Suffragists Try to Spoil President Wilson Day in Boston
New England hailed President Wilson on his return from Europe with a massive welcome in Boston. A suffrage protest moved near the reviewing stand, 25 women were arrested for loitering after defying police, while Gov. Coolidge Mayor Peters and military officials greeted Wilson aboard the Ossipee and at Commonwealth Pier. The throng packed ships, rooftops, and streets as aeroplanes circled and salutes sounded.
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Plot to kill Wilson shocks nation as arrests spread
In New York 14 suspects tied to an assassination plot against President Wilson were taken to federal headquarters for arraignment. The investigation spread to Philadelphia and Boston with ten more arrests reported. Most detainees are I W W members. Pedro Martin, an assistant editor of a radical Spanish newspaper, is among the New York prisoners. No weapons were found.
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Pilgrims Anniversary Bill Moves in Senate
Washington February 24 the senate passed a joint resolution for appointing a commission to organize the 300th anniversary celebration of the landing of the pilgrims the measure aims to fix plans and duties for the commemorative event by the government and affiliated groups.
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Two Million More for Soldiers Vocational Education
Washington reports the House approved an additional two million dollars to the two million already appropriated for vocational education of disabled soldiers and sailors. The action expands job training and rehabilitation programs aiding veterans transition.
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Clearing House Statement
New York on February 24 reports sub treasury credits totaling 2 051 961 dollars with exchanges 823 369 31 dollars and balances 94 380 019 dollars.
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New York
Sub-treasury
Wilson eyeing U S stance on Russia after voyage home
President Wilson returns to Washington with Ambassador David R. Francis, who warns that European peace hinges on solving the Russian problem. Francis recalls Bolsehvik terror, fears German strength grows if Russia remains chaotic, and argues a peace without order in Russia risks American and Allied interests.
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No Beer No Work Movement Prompts Public Backing
New York February reports a broad public appeal to join the No Beer No Work strike. Ernest Bohm announces six hundred Central Labor Unions plan a general strike vote and urges public participation. Chicago and West regions report spread of the movement with thousands of building trades and steel workers wearing buttons.
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Chicago
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American Federation of Labor
Gary
Ind
Joliet
Returning AEF units to reach New York in March
Washington reports the cruiser Frederick with 1,727 returning officers and men, the transport Sierra with 1,698 aboard, and the transport Cartago carrying four officers and 598 nurses are due in New York on March 1 and March 5 respectively, per the War Department announcement.
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Frederick
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War Department
Schooner Founders at Sea Near New York
The three masted schooner Charles T Sibiey bound from New York to Rio Janeiro foundered at sea off New York on Feb 24. The crew and wife of First Mate George DeLorio, aboard as a passenger, were rescued by the battleship New Mexico and will land here tomorrow. The vessel was owned in Boston.
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Charles T. Sibiey
Rio Janeiro
George ©. DeLorio
New Mexico
Boston
Lewis Replies 10 League Critics on Monroe Doctrine Debate
Washington reports Senator Lewis of Illinois defends Section ten of the League covenant against Borah and Reed attacks. He says the provision preserves the Monroe doctrine by preventing partial alliances and requires two thirds to authorize any war or peace action. Lewis argues the league strengthens democracy and rejects nationalist fears while citing Washington and Taft era policy.
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Twenty five suffragists arrested in Boston protest
Boston February 94 Twenty five suffragists were arrested outside the state house before President Wilson's approach as they protested for woman suffrage. They refused police orders, carried banners with bold questions, and vowed to endure detention until arraignment. Names of the detainees span Boston Allston Detroit Methuen Vermont New Hampshire Newton New York Belmont Brooklyn Wayland Brookline Manchester Worcester Framingham Portland Ore. The group called themselves martyrs to the cause and planned no bail.
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Detroit
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Methun
Mass
Martha Foley
Dorothy Pratt
Frank Page
L. G. C. Daniels
Vermont
Tascia Warren
New Hampshire
Berry Pettier
Betty
Catherine Morey
Brookline
Betty Cram
Portland
Ore
Tay Street
Tortures by Bolsheviks Described by Refugee Officer
John Pollock, British-Polish refugee commission member, recalls brutal prison conditions in Russia. He reports overcrowded cells, festering vermin, minimal food, public indecencies by a commissioner, and systematic flogging. Pollock escaped hidden among guards, reaching Finland after years in Russia.
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John Pollock
Russia
Pollock
Gorchovaya
Finland
America
Heller
Moon Wire Bill Gets Right of Way
Washington reports two key measures moving in the House Rules Committee on February 24 1919 the Moon wire control bill limiting government control of telegraph and telephone lines to December 31 1919 and a $100000000 rural settlements appropriation for soldiers across the states debate limited to short durations the outcome seen as advancing this week Field Marshal Yamagata recovering from Spanish influenza after illness word from Tokio notes official dispatches to Tokyo embassy
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House Rules Committee
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Auto Bandits Get $12,000 in Detroit Hold Up
Three bandits held up Treasurer T. A. Starks of the Blue Valley Creamery Co. as he rode to the bank in Detroit Michigan. They secured $12,000 in cash and checks and fled in an automobile shortly after noon today.
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Blue Valley Creamery Co
Navy Demobilization Triumph Highlights 1919 War Effort
Assistant Secretary Franklin D. Roosevelt praised U S Navy performance in World War I, noting 359 vessels, 54 European stations, and 20 seaplane bases. He cited aviation's vital coast patrols, 160,000 deployed personnel, and 50,000 demobilized since armistice. He praised Marine corps heroism at Belleau Wood and Soissons, and explained mine barrage plans and current demobilization progress. Roosevelt toured Europe with President Wilson aboard the George Washington, accompanied by J M Hancock and Thomas Spellacy.
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Italy
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Azores
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Belleau Woods
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St. Mihiel
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Norway
Admiralty
America
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United States
Wexler On Stand In Ranger Estate Fraud Trial
Charles N. Wexler testified for the state in the Edith Ranger case and co-defendants Myer and Cunningham, regarding a spurious will and an affidavit claiming fear. He described discussions with Cunningham about burning papers, bluffing executor Charles Phelps, and prior statements about intent to compromise the Ranger estate.
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Charles N. Wexler
New York
Edith Ranger
Carl W. Myer
Richard H. C. Cunningham
Henry Ward Ranger
J. J. Walker
Wexier
Cunningham
Lockwood
Stamford
Charles Phelps
Referendum Bill Ties League Covenant to Public Vote
Washington February 24 A bill introduced in the house by Representative Lunden Republican of Minnesota says any League of Nations covenant would not be binding on the United States until ratified by a referendum vote of the people.
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United States
Lunden
Minnesota
Wilson to Sign Revenue Bill Wednesday
President Wilson will sign the new revenue bill likely tomorrow. The bill is in the White House safe and will be placed on the president's desk as soon as he reaches Washington, per Secretary Joseph P. Tumulty.
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Washington
President in Boston Sees Warm Welcome for Wilson
President Wilson thanked a cheering Boston audience for a gracious reception after his return from France. He said America is the world’s hope and warned that without U.S. duty, peace would become armed camps. Mayor Peters, Governor Coolidge, and others praised his leadership as Mechanics Hall overflowed with spectators.
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