24 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1920
Page
1
Ohio Senator attributes the treaty failure to himself in a keynote address to a Republican gathering in Columbus. He frames the issue as his sole responsibility and defends his party’s stance amid the national dispute.
Senator Warren Harding, addressing Ohio Republicans in Columbus, presses a platform of Americanization of the peace treaty, stronger national defense, voluntary military training, repeal of wartime statutes, limits on government, and greater aid to business and farmers. He warns against class consciousness and calls for broad consultation.
Columbus date line reports a major political meeting stirring national and state campaigns. Key goals include reorganizing the Republican editorial association forming a state league of Republican clubs and organizing Republican women across Ohio.
New York Feb 23 for the first time since the 128th Street station opened eight years ago a 24 hour period ended with midnight fast night without a single blotter entry. This precinct is typically one of the busiest and serves as headquarters for inspectors and detectives.
Announcement this morning outlines a plan by the Federal Reserve to assist in stabilizing trade and to restore prewar conditions. The statement highlights important matters for the country and signals coordinated action among financial authorities.
In an address at Johns Hopkins University Hoover urges immediate ratification by compromise and promotes a middle ground policy in Europe as his campaign position. He frames opposition to the proposed treaty as part of his broader strategy to stabilize international relations through pragmatic diplomacy.
The Federal Reserve Board's annual report outlines a peace time policy to test credit control mechanisms and promote healthy liquidation. It urges cooperation from business and warns against rapid inflation while considering reserve credit and note expansion limits.
Porth Wales February 28 thirty thousand miners walked out across Rhondda Valley collieries. The strike aims to oust check weighmen and settle a case alleging a miner was victimized, with a complete shutdown reported.
Government executive departments are closed today in Washington D C for Washington’s birthday anniversary with the farewell address read in both the House and Senate.
London reports Bolshevik forces have seized the town of Murmansk and its harbor shipping after a revolution that began Saturday afternoon in the port. Dispatch from Vardo, Norway, confirms the takeover and control of the port facilities.
Four elderly residents of a Lynn home for aged women perished in a fire that destroyed the building early today. The blaze was ruled accidental and investigations are underway.
English churchmen and professional men protest the plan to permit retention of the port amid mounting Methodist and Protestant opposition. The dispute centers on governance and local control of port facilities.
In London on February 23 protests arose against Turkish control of Constantinople. Prominent figures including Archbishops Canturbury and York, other clergy, university leaders, professors, scientists, writers, and politicians memorialized the Premier, opposing continued Turkish possession of the city.
Mayor Wilson ordered closures of schools pool rooms and theatres and banned public gatherings due to influenza. About two hundred cases reported as the city moves to curb the outbreak despite opposition from the board of health president and prominent physicians.
Danville Virginia reports over one thousand influenza cases today and nine deaths since yesterday, raising total fatalities to nineteen as health officials brace for spread.
In Knoxville Tennessee on February 23 the Oliver munitions case ended as the government dismissed remaining charges of sabotage against William J Oliver and nine co-defendants after Judge John McCall directed the jury to return a not guilty verdict on fraud and eleven sabotage counts without defense testimony. The government rested Saturday and sought dismissal on nolle prosequi grounds. the defense pressed for a full not guilty verdict. Judge McCall ruled the dismissal proper.
Washington reports union labor led by AFL officers and railroad brotherhoods have mounted a determined campaign in Congress against the redraft of the railroad bill. If Congress blocks it, they will appeal to the President for a veto.
Washington leaders and AFL officials call on Congress to defeat the railroad reorganization bill claiming it undermines workers rights and liberties. They warn the plan ties returns to capital, empowers arbitration boards to exclude labor, and could force public surrender to private interests.
Representative Sanders accuses Congress members of being summoned to a labor caucus to be dictated to on the railroad reorganization bill. He says he was invited to a House office building gathering where labor leaders planned to issue commands to lawmakers. Continued on Page Four.
Washington reports that the United States cannot accept the Allied Adriatic terms and objects to the London treaty provisions. The note to Secretary Polk is under study and publication of the exchanged notes is expected with foreign consent within a few days.
Washington Feb 23 Senate post office committee backed the annual postoffice appropriation bill with an amendment for a one cent drop letter rate. The move signals a possible lower postage for mail sent as drop letters.
Eight thousand delegates from fifty school organizations affiliated with the National Education Association opened a five day convention in Cleveland Ohio today.
Prohibition officers and armed deputies raid the county as disturbances believed imminent prompt a crackdown. Officials vow decisive action to restore order amid rising tensions over illicit spirits in the area.
Telegraphic authorization received for Major Dalrymple to head a thirty man expedition into Michigan's upper peninsula aided by the state constabulary. Prosecuting Attorney McDonough of Tron county says he takes responsibility for wine seizure by federal agents and denies open revolt.
A revolt against federal prohibition has erupted in Iron county Michigan led by the county prosecutor. Federal director Maj A V Dalrymple reported the incident after agents were blocked and confiscated wine. warrants may be sought for several local officials. An armed expedition was planned to “clean up” Iron county pending federal word.
Two sailors were scalded to death and two others badly burned when a steam pipe burst on the destroyer Kilty during a speed run near San Diego on a Saturday.
Washington representatives of the Air Nitrates Corporation Building denied wholesale waste charges in the Muscle Shoals nitrate plant before the House war expenditures committee on February 23.
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