United States voices protest over Adriatic settlement and self determination
Associated Press reports Washington notes oppose recognition of the Adriatic settlement tied to the Versailles principles. The note, not a threat, protests the method of procedure and upholds self determination while urging continued US relief efforts and avoidance of binding boundary terms without broader agreement.
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Associated Press
Washington
Adriatic
Versailles
Wilson
United States
Aia I
Department of. State
Supremé Council
Paris
Effec ‘Tive
A. Buffer
Fiume
America
Polk
Europe
American Peaceaci
Lala
Ala Moti
Americas
Frdigrmore
Fas Ee
Wheat policy letter urges Western support in Congress
JG Wheelon transcribes a letter urging support for Western wheat policy. It argues markets will shift as U.S. imports rise in three years, warns opponents fear competition, and calls on readers to write friends in the Middle West to back the bill and combat alleged unfair arguments from others. Senator McNary of Oregon referenced. Former Senate Spry of Utah noted as necessary ally.
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JG. Wheelon
Rooslyed
Congress
United States
Nebraska
Senate
McNary
Oregon
Utah
Awire Into the Raw War Time Donald Mac Capital Deve
In wartime context the article references Donald Mac and capital development efforts tied to a wire in the face of national needs. The piece outlines a push to integrate a new electrical process amid shortages, highlighting key figures and institutions shaping the project.
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Awire
Donald Mac
Flint campaign ethics hearing in Newberry quiz
In Flint Michigan the political ethics trial aired court actions as a government investigator presented pre grand jury affidavits by three defendants. Thomas J Halligan recalled offers from Fred Henry to campaign for Senate for pay and noted Henry’s insistence on money. Halligan refused $50 weekly work and described plans to skim funds while denying vote buying. Fray Diem, foreman at Win automobile, testified about a Newberry box containing a twenty dollar bill he offered to pass along.
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Flint
Mich
Newberry
Department of Justice
Martin ‘W. Littleton
Thomas J. Halligan
Fred Henry
Halligan
Henry
Fray ‘Diem
Automobile Factory
Pact Debate Reopens As Senate Attacks Versailles
In Washington on February 16 the Senate set aside routine business and revived the Versailles treaty debate. McCormick of Illinois opened with sharp criticism, McCumber followed urging compromise, Hitchcock accused Republicans of obstinacy, and Lodge sought to modify withdrawal reservations. The fight risks continued stalemate as private talks faltered and floor debate resumed with no quick settlement in sight.
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Washington
Senate
Versailles
McCormick
Illinois
McCumber
North Dakota
Childs
Hitchcock
Senator Lodge
Lodge
League of Nations
Congress
Congress of the United States
Behat
House Passes Bill to Promote Western Irrigation
The House approved and sent to conference a bill authorizing the Interior Department to contract with manufacturers and railroads to sell water for irrigation projects in arid western regions. United States government action aims to spur development and farming amid drought conditions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hear 21 Witnesses in Grimm Case Trial
Twenty one witnesses testified in Montesano as eleven IWW members face murder charges in the Warren Grimm case tied to the Centralia armistice day shooting. Officials described shots from Seminary Hill and nearby hotels as part of the marchers defense. Witnesses recounted gunfire, aid to Grimm, and cross examinations showing tensions between marchers and IWW members.
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Associated Press
Montesano
Wash
Warren O. Grimm
Centralia
Seminary Hill
Arnold and
Avalon
Bell
I. W
W. Hall
A. C. Robertson
Final agreement on railroad legislation reached by conferees
The Associated Press reports that late today House and Senate conferees reached a final agreement on railroad re organization legislation. The report should be ready for signatures tomorrow for presentation to the House the next day. The new labor provision mirrors the earlier agreement, influenced by the maintenance of way strike developments and aligned with the director-general's views.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Cummins
Iowa
Crimmins
Director General Times
Protests by Farmers Over Gronna Bill Heard
The senate agriculture committee heard protests from western farmers and grain traders against the Gronna bill to dissolve the United States Graft corporation. Witnesses argued it would weaken the guaranteed price program, with farmer representatives urging new legislation to extend the $2.26 guaranteed price for two years or more beyond June 1.
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Associated Press
Washington
Neb
Gronna
United States Graft Corporation
Senate Agriculture Committee
Whiskey for Flu Does Not Go In Montana
By the Associated Press United States Helena Montana February 16 patients cannot be given prescriptions calling for intoxicating liquors. The note outlines policy and concerns regarding dispensing liquor as medicine amid flu treatment.
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Montana
Associated Press
Helena, Mont
Haquors
Washington House Deliberates on Aircraft Production Waste
Feb 16 report from a special committee in the House Inquiring into expenditures labels the aviation program a riot of waste. The majority cites mismanagement by aircraft directors and railroad ties to benefits for Milwaukee and St Paul interests, while minority member Lea accuses officials of failing to attend to core duties.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Reautlicahe
Hte
Investig
Progr
Lea
Democrat
de Nion
Rex
Theugo
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Ryan
Tepo
Satyan
Lee
Lea Saya
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