Idaho Senator Borah Declines White House Dinner Invite
Idaho Senator William Borah declined President Wilsons invitation to the February 26 White House dinner on League of Nations matters. He cited long standing custom that such gatherings be confidential and said he could not accept information he could not pass to colleagues. The move drew Capitol discussion and was not expected to spur others on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to follow.
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Washington
William E. Borah
Idaho
Senate Foreign Relateds Committee
Wilson
White House
League of Nations
Pam
Benater Borah
Senate
House
Capitol
Borah
Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Poindexter
Senator Borah
Senator Lewis
Tumulty
George Washington
League
Seniate Foreign Relations
Schooner William Morton Lost Off Spanish Coast
New York reports the schooner William Morton sunk off Santa Pola Spain after a leak on January 6. Captain J Keeping and three survivors from St John Newfoundland arrived aboard the British steamer Freshwater after 52 hours adrift. Three crew members drowned when their lifeboat capsized during the voyage.
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New York
William Morton
Spain
J. Keeping
Freshwater
St. John
N. F
William Moree
Santa Pola
British mission to India sails amid Jellicoe plans
London february 18 the battleship new zealand has been ordered for viscount Jellicoe's mission to india and australia and is expected to sail thursday Jellicoe will likely be away for a year as he travels as a navy representative to the dominions first to india then australia and new zealand among the ships and assignments listed
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India
London
New Zealand
Viscount Jellicoe
Australia
Viscount Jellicoe Robably
Jellicoe
Jslicoe
Dominions
Senate to Nome eight Bacon Academy trustees at Chester
Hartford February 18 Senator John N Brooks presided as resolutions were read and referred for four year terms for Alden A Baker Erastus F F Day Joseph Smith Samuel P Willard Harley P Buell Clayton G Miller and Arthur L Stebbins of Chester and Michael D O Connell of Stafford Springs The senate moved to name the street railway commission members but the motion was ruled irregular and withdrawn The railroad committee favored a resolution to create a special commission to study street railways A motion to table failed 19 to 4 with Klett Templeton Dillon and Adams opposing
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Hartford
John N. Brooks
Senate
Committee On Senate
Bacon Academy
Colchester
Alden A. Baker
Erastus F. F. Day
Joseph Smith
Samuel P. Willard
Harley P. Buell
Clayton G. Miller
Arthur L. Stebbins
Michael D. O’connell
Stafford Springs
Railroad
Bowers
Adams
Railroad Committee
Williamson
Public Utilities Commission
General Assembly
Klett, Templeton, Dillon
House Passes Rights Restorations and Bond Authorization
House action under suspended rules restores forfeited rights to Charles J. Smith of Bridgeport and William L. Cone Jr of East Haddam. Grot on authorized to issue 150000 retirement bonds. A trespass bill is referred back to committee. Senate-amended Rogers bill on unemployment investigation requires report by March 18.
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House
Hartford
Charles J. Smith
Bridgeport
Norwalk
William L. Cone, Jr
East Haddam
Curtis Home
Meriden
Groton
Huxford
Stamford
Senate
Rogers
Votes To Ask For Committee Of Conference On Dry Amendment
Hartford Feb 18 the house voted to insist on its action passing the resolution ratifying the federal prohibition amendment and to ask for a committee of conference House conferees named Shaw and Geary with King and Ehrwood as members The Senate had voted to adhere and not appoint a conference before adjournment
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Hartford
House
Senate
King
Eader
Shaw
Redding
Ehrwood
Westport
Geary
Waterford
Morrison Bill Hearing Draws Large Teacher Delegation
Hartford on February 18 saw a large group of school teachers in the capitol galleries as they attended the Morrison code educational bill hearing. Proponents admitted a substitute would be offered to remove centralization flaws, aiming to improve workability, though the measure faced strong criticism and was widely regarded as doomed.
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Hartford
Capitol
Essex Water Protest Hearing Adjourned to Feb 25
Hartford February 18 The public utilities commission adjourned until February 25 the hearing on the protest of Guilford Chester and Essex citizens against alleged excessive water charges by the water company. It is charged that in some cases rates have risen over 100 percent compared with a few years ago.
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Essex Water
Hartford
The
Public Utilities Commission
Guilford
Chester
Essex
Army calls for 175000 maximum force instead of 500000
Washington February 18 the house rules committee recommended reorganizing the American army to a maximum strength of 175000 by resuming voluntary enlistments as before the entry into the war rather than maintaining a temporary 500000 to replace the American expeditionary force in the pending army appropriation bill.
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Washington
America
House
House Rules Committee
Polish Troops Occupy Brest Litovsk After Heavy Fighting
Polish forces seized Brest Litovsk following intense combat, reported from Geneva on February 18. Allied observers noted heavy clashes as troops advanced, marking a significant early World War I moment.
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Brest Litovsk
Geneva
Brest Litovsk Fortress and Imperial Castle in Russia
Brest Litovsk fortress in western Russia witnessed the signing of the peace treaty between German forces and the Russian Bolsheviks. Nearby stands the imperial castle once occupied by Polish kings, highlighting regional historic landmarks.
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Brest Litovsk
Russia
Poland
Industrial Crisis Threatens Essen Amid Soviet Demands
Copenhagen reports an industrial crisis looming at Essen, seat of the Krupp works. The Essen soviet demands the dismissal of the general commanding the seventh army corps and the withdrawal of all troops, with a general strike as an alternative.
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Essen
Copenhagen
Esser
Krupp
Liberty Loan Called Off in Favor of Short Term Notes
Washington reports the house ways and means committee with Secretary Glass reached a tentative plan to replace the fifth liberty loan with a series of short term notes. Congress would fix the note interest rate, replacing the $5 billion bond authorization. A substitute measure to authorize floating notes is in the works for near future.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Glass
Congress
Treasury Department
State funeral planned for Sir Wilfrid Laurier in Ottawa
Tentative arrangements were made for the state funeral of Sir Wilfrid Laurier former Canadian premier who died yesterday The body will lie in state in the house of commons chamber from Tuesday afternoon until Saturday morning a short prayer service will precede interment at Notre Dame cemetery Archbishop Mathieu of Regina will celebrate mass at Sacred Heart church before the cortege proceeds to the cemetery Parliament will adjourn over the weekend and the state dinner for the opening of parliament has been cancelled
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Ottawa
Wilfrid Laurier
Laurier Avenue
House of Commons
House Chamber
Sacred Heart Church
Mathieu
Regina
Notre Dame Cemetery
Wilfrid
Harvard Freshman Charged in Thesis Theft Ring
Cambridge, Feb 18 Harvard freshman Herbert Harvey aged 17 of Hackensack N J faced Cambridge district court and was held on $200 bail for a hearing next Tuesday after hiding in Widener Library at Harvard and stealing theses. Thirteen Harvard men had received typewritten letters promising return of manuscripts for money placed in a book on a shelf. After three days the letters warned the theses would be destroyed. Police captured Harvey after he removed marked money from the specified book.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
Widener
Harvard University
Herbert Harvey
Hakensack
N. J
Cambridge District Court
Harvey
Typhus in Moscow Reach Stockholm Relief Workers
Washington reports in a dispatch from Helsingfors that one American, 20 French, 12 British, 7 Belgian and 5 Italian relief workers have reached Stockholm from Moscow. It notes 1000 new typhus cases weekly in Moscow and says hospitals are overwhelmed, with staff also stricken and patients lying in halls.
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Moscow
Washington
Stockholm
Rumors of Special Session Reach Congress
Washington reports say President Wilson plans a special session of Congress for March 11, with senators and representatives seeking confirmation from White House sources. Executive offices deny receipt of any such word from the president.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
White House
Burleson Urges War Savings Push for Postmasters
Washington February 18 Postmaster General Burleson urged postmasters to aggressively promote the war savings campaign saying the war will not be over for Americans until financial obligations incurred are discharged. He called postmasters the community's representative figures to cooperate in this vital effort.
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Ss. S. Burleson
Washington
Burleson
Aviators and Soldiers Arrive in New York in Transit Flight
The Hickman transported 30 wounded soldiers from the 89th division and nine casual officers to New York after a 22 day Atlantic crossing. Among the aviators was Captain Spencer Brainard of Branford Connecticut who was cited for distinguished service at St Mihiel.
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New York
Hickman
Atlantic
Spencer Brainard
Branford, Conn
St. Mihiel
Senate backs bill to acquire national cemetery in France
Washington February 18 The chamberlain bill for acquiring a national military cemetery in France was favorably reported to the Senate by the military affairs committee today.
War Department probe urged as wounded soldiers beg
Representative Siegel urged immediate action on a sweeping war department inquiry as crippled soldiers in New York begged for alms. Governor Allen testified that American units faced needless sacrifices before the armistice, with troops lacking blankets, overcoats, ambulances, and adequate rations during the Argonne fight.
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Washington
War Department
Siegel
New York
House Rules Committee
Pou
Europe
Allen
New York National Guard
Kansas
Carl Ristine
139Th Infantry
Congress
Argonne
Fair Association Meeting Elects New Directors
The Connecticut Association of State Fair Associations met in Hartford and adopted resolutions urging the state board of agriculture to fund only fairs that certify no prizes are offered for grade bulls. Officers elected include President W. H. Webster Berlin and director R. F. Bailey Middletown, among others.
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R. F. Bailey
Middletown
Hartford
Connecticut Association of State Fair Associations
Capitol
State Board of Agriculture
W. H. Webster
Berlin
E. R. Gillette
H. P. Deming
Colchester
L. H. Healey
North Woodstock
James E. Schwenk
Meriden
Robert Scoville
Salisbury
W. H. Gocher
P. B. Leonard
Rockville
M. K. Frink
Canterbury
Danbury
R. de Forest Bristol
Guilford
H. A. Bailey
Norwich
Queen Thief Arrest Tied to Boston Auto Ring Murder
Miss Marion O Brien, called queen of a Boston area automobile thief band, was arrested in Chelsea on a murder charge connected to patrolman Charles F Deinger's death during a break in. She pleaded not guilty and was held without bail for a hearing. Joseph F Hurley also faces similar charges as police uncover an auto thief trust.
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Queen
Chelsea
Marion O’brien
Boston
Charles F. Deinger
Misss Brien
Joseph F. Hurley
Deinger
German Army Limited to Twenty-Five Thousand Men
Paris reports German future army likely limited to 25 000 soldiers under new armistice terms. Wart plants in Germany to be placed under allied control. All war material not needed for the standing army must be surrendered to the Entente, according to authentic sources.
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Paris
Germany
Nearing Case Bound for Jury in Espionage Trial
New York Feb 18 The Scott Nearing case was given to the jury in federal court at 12 40 this afternoon Nearing is charged with violating the espionage act through articles and speeches which obstructed the draft.
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Scott Nearing
New York
Nearing
Clearing House Summary for Siewert NY
Clearing house statement from New York on February 18 shows Sub-treasury credit at 3,132,663 dollars, exchanges totaling 705,639,891 dollars, and balances of 56,872,604 dollars. This brief financial report lists core monetary movements and reserve levels for the day.
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Siewert
New York
Sub-treasury
Less Pickets On Duty In Lawrence
In Lawrence Massachusetts February 18 two arrests were made by Lynn police near Pacific Print Works amid a textile strike. A threat to kill Rev Father Virnauski pastor of St Francis Lithuanian church led to an investigation by police and secret service agents. Pickets were fewer than Monday. Washington mill reported 28 percent more workers at work while Pacific Print Works remained closed due to firemen’s strike. Mill officials reportedly refused a 2 cent an hour raise for 20 firemen.
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Washington Mill
Pacific Print Works
Mayor Peters To Greet President By Wireless Voice
Boston plans a wireless reception for President Wilson as the steamship George Washington nears port. Major Peters, Major General Edwards, and Rear Admiral Wood may join in the telephonic greeting. Admiral Wood earlier failed to contact the ship from Bar Harbor. The George Washington is due Monday. Mechanics Hall is the likely address site.
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Mayor Peters
Boston
New England
Wilson
George Washington
Signal Corps
Peters
Edwards
Wood
Admiral Wood
Bar Harbor
Echanics
Would Have Congress Guarantee $2.26 Wheat For 1919
Farmers urge Congress to pass measures restoring a guaranteed $2.26 per bushel price for the 1919 wheat crop and to regulate the packing industry per the Federal Trade Commission. They oppose returning railroads to private owners universal military training and permanent leasing or sale of water power and mineral lands.
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Congress
Washington
Farmers’ National Council
Federal Trade Commission
Auto recovered after theft. two men detained
Stamford February 18 a runaway automobile stolen from Dr P and Curran of 1882 North Avenue Bridgeport was recovered here early today by Officer John Brennan. Two men fled when questioned. one produced a revolver but fled without firing. The other claimed to be Russell Bryce of Bridgeport and is being held by police.
Rantzau Resignation Denied in Weimar Dispatch
Copenhagen reports Count von Brockdorff Rantzau remains foreign secretary after earlier rumors of his resignation. A Weimar dispatch to Politiken today denies he has left the German cabinet amid what was described as a brewing political crisis in Weimar.
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Rantzau
Copenhagen
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Weimar
Politiken
26th Yankee division may return by Patriots Day
Boston reports the 26th Yankee division could return with a homecoming parade on Patriots Day April 19. An officer’s letter to Governor Coolidge states the unit sails from March 15, with departure for the entire division by mid March and sea passage expected within two weeks.
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Boston
Coolridge
Emparkation
Northwestern students protest compulsory military drill
Two hundred seventy five freshmen and sophomores at Northwestern University filed a petition with secretary to the president R A Clemens protesting against compulsory drill and asking that it be made elective.
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Chicago
Northwestern University Today
R. A. Clemens
Holgate
To Arrest Bavarian Ministers in Munich Plot
Amsterdam dispatch says several Bavarian cabinet ministers may be arrested as authorities uncover a plot to overthrow the ruling socialists in Munich. The report notes pending actions based on the discovery and ongoing inquiry.
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Amsterdam
Munich
Two Firemen Die as Walls Collapse in Keyser
Two firemen were killed and a schoolboy, James Turner, was fatally injured when walls collapsed during a fire at the music hall in Keyser West Virginia early today. The blaze caused the structure to give way, trapping the responders and bystander. Authorities investigate the cause as rescue and cleanup proceed.
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Keyser
W. Va
James Turner
Lead and Spelter Prices Reported in New York
New York market notes lead firm at East St. Louis spot and February and March offers 5. Spelter quiet with East St. Louis spot and February quoted 685 to .645 and March through May 630 to 645.
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New York
East St. Louis
Portland Man Sues For $320 Note
Walter Gildersleeve sues George Hanna Wyllie and spouse in Hartford for $320 on a note signed by both. Defense claims failure of consideration. The case, filed in 1915, features lengthy testimony and cross examination as jurors and witnesses are excused for other trials.
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Walter Gildersleeve
George Hanna Wyllie
Hartford
M. Eugene Culver
Mr. Gildersleeve
Birdsey T
Gildersleeve
Peter O'Callaghan
Morris
Eva Bittman
Wyllie
Blockade Still On as New Armistice Terms Awaited
Paris dispatch reports no easing of the blockade on raw materials entering Germany until new armistice terms are signed. Delegates will sign documents in a few weeks, fixing German army and navy strength. Treves terms are last of their kind and can be ended on three days notice. The next document will govern naval and military limits.
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Germany
Paris
Treves
Transport Turrialba Sails With Davis Among Returning Officers
The transport Turrialba sailed from France carrying nine casual officers including Brig. General William C. Davis and is due in New York February 27. The Carillo with one officer and seven men for South Carolina, four convalescent officers and 36 casual officers, is due February 26. Yosemite sails to New York with 24 men and 22 casual officers, due February 27, while evacuation hospitals 25 and 33 along with other units are assigned to early convoy.
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Davis
Washington
William C. Davis
France
New York
War Department
South Carolina
Yosemite
Mobile Ordnance Repair Shop
Bolshevik Army Grows as World Socialists Prepare Propaganda
Paris reports at the International Labor Conference show debate over Russia's fate and bolshevik strength estimates from 300,000 to 600,000. Lenine’s forces advance except against Estonia. France and other powers hesitate to send troops. Ramsay MacDonald notes German delegates will publish war documents while seeking shared responsibility.
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Robert J. Prew
Paris
Russia
Entente
Prince’s Island
Sea of Mora
Lenine
Scavenius
Petrograd
Sergius Sazanoff
France
Clemenceau
Ramsay MacDonald
Berne
Sak MacDonald
Great Britain
MacDonald
Holland Ready to Take Back Ships
Washington reports the Netherlands government is prepared to negotiate the return of Dutch vessels requisitioned by the United States last spring and released by President Wilson. Talks will open in London on February 24, as advised by the state department.
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Holland
Washington
Netherlands
United States
Wilson
State Department
London
Drunk Truck Drivers Fined in Waterbury Court
Waterbury February 18 William F Hunt of New Haven and Harry C Mason of Bridgeport were fined 100 dollars plus costs in City court for driving a motor truck while under the influence of liquor. An extra five dollar fine and costs for drunkenness was also imposed. Both men were arrested last night with their truck unmarked.
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Waterbury
William F. Hunt
New Haven
Harry C. Mason
Bridgeport
Norwalk Soldier Reported Dead in France
Word from the adjutant general confirms James E. Coleman of the 302nd Field Remount Q M C died of pneumonia in France. His wife at 25 Putnam Avenue recently gave birth to a son on February 13, and she is being kept unaware of her husband’s death.
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Norwalk
Adjutant General's Office
James E. Coleman
302Nd Field Remount Q. M. C
France
Putnam Avenue
House Rules Committee Approves Resume of Voluntary Enlistments
Washington February 18 a house rules committee decision allows resumption of voluntary enlistments in the army. The plan for a 500000 man volunteer army to replace the American expeditionary forces was dropped.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
Spartacides seize Munich army headquarters and newspapers
Spartacides seized the Munich army command telegraph and telephone stations and several newspaper plants today. They planted machine guns in the army building windows to sweep nearby streets.
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Spartacides
Munich
London
Munich Army Command
Labor Conference Signals Revisions to Conference Representation
Paris February 18 report states the ninth meeting of the commission on international labor legislation met at the ministry of labor chaired by Samuel Gow. Delegates from government employers and workers discussed the British scheme and Belgian delegation provisions, proposing two government delegates and one each for employers and workers, all with one vote.
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Paris
Sion
Ministry of Labor
Samuel Gow
Etruary
Commission
Standard Fuel for Autos Plan Aids States
Washington reports February 18 Automobile owners may benefit as the fuel administration seeks standard specifications for petroleum products. A letter was sent to state governors with an memorandum on gasoline inspection and eight gasoline specifications. Local variations cause higher costs for consumers. standardization aims to offset this through uniform rules.
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Washington
Fuel Administration
Orandum
President Wilson Aboard George Washington At Sea
By wireless from the George Washington at sea on February 17 President Wilson, viewing the changes in weather, walked the deck in bright sun. He continues his peace labor efforts in Paris and plans to reach the Azores tomorrow.
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John Edwin Nevin
U. S. S. George W. Ton
Wilson
Paris
Azores
Income Tax Return Forms Distributed For Higher Incomes
Revenue bureau announced that persons with incomes of $6,000 or more may obtain income tax return forms at revenue offices and banks. Forms for incomes over $5,000 and other tax returns are ready in two weeks, with distribution to offices nationwide.
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Washington
Revenue Bureau
Revenue
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