Victory efforts to cripple the WACTS voted down in Senate
In Harleston West Virginia on February 17 the Senate rejected the People’s ban passed by the House. Debate centered on amendments from Senator Lowe and Senator White. The vote blocked a plan to limit delegates and extend ballot access, with opponents stressing party lines and procedural motions amid broader clashes over the Fairmont district measures.
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unclear fragmentary note on U S protest reply
A fragmentary dispatch from London dated February 17 reports a reply to the United States on a visa or wartime issue. The text is garbled but indicates an official exchange between London and Washington regarding a diplomatic or policy matter.
27 Ships Imperiled By War Zone Decree
NEW YORK Mo 17 01 War zone decree by Germany declared British and American shipping imperiled. Twenty seven ships bound for or from New York era affected with several American owned vessels sailing to Gothenburg Copenhagen London and Liverpool under seizure risk.
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House Passes Ship Purchase Measure
Washington feb 17 The house debate over the ship purchase bill continues as administration efforts press for quick passage through the Senate amid GOP and Democratic opposition. McAdoo denies merchant navy negotiations while the Senate weighs amendments and cloture motions to end the long fight.
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Removal of late judge Jackson dominates hearing
Wheeling February 17 witness testimony focused on the resignation of the late Judge John J. Jackson as the congressional subcommittee investigates charges against Federal Judge A. G. Dayton of the Northern District of West Virginia. Witnesses described Jackson’s impeachment proceedings and Dayton’s role, with ties to John Mitchell and the United Mine Workers.
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Sarar Derneardt Must Lose One Leg
Ila HORDEAUX Paris Fav 17 Seni Hernhardt, an actress awaiting a medical mutation due to a leg injury at a hospital, maintains strength and cheerful courage. Inquiries about her condition note her leg operation is expected next Monday and she plans to recover and be happy afterward.
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Ravenswood Bank Closure Reported in Ravenswood Case
Ravenswood Bank in Ravenswood Jackson County faced closure with Acting State Bank Commissioner Edward F. Diehl announcing a time of arrest and bond for former cashier Eb mor Sinley on charges tied to bank accounts. He stated the bank’s affairs were solvent and depositors would be paid dollar for dollar, detailing ongoing investigation into the institution’s stock and deposits totaling around 535,000 with deposits near that amount.
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Gas Hearing Adjourns Until March 15
SPECIAL MASTER VANDERVORT orders letters admitted as evidence. Hearing in Wheeling resumes Monday March 16 after adjournment. Governor Hatfield interference questioned. witnesses to testify on alleged improper influence. adjournment extended to March 28 as discussed.
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Steamship Line To Suspend Operations
London February report states a steamship line will suspend operations for a period. Several shipping authorities and brokers in Amsterdam and Rotterdam were cited as sources, with details pending in the official bulletin.
Germans Capture Many at Mazurian Lake Prussia
Berlin reports prisoners and heavy losses after a German victory in Mazurian Lake region. Military quarters state sizeable captures and numerous cannons taken as Rug Army suffered defeat.
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Submarine Sinks Dulwich Bound Hull Hull Hull
Havre report from Paris February seventeenth describes the German submarine torpedoing the Steam Collier Dulwich bound from Hull to the Cape Delà area. The vessel blew up and sank in twenty minutes with 31 crew aboard. 22 were rescued by a French liner, seven remaining unaccounted for. A heavy sea hindered rescue and orderly evacuation.
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