Kidnapping Hearings Spark Senate Debate on Peace Treaty
In Bisbee Arizona three of twenty one accused in the deportation scheme face state charges in Cochise County court. Fred Sandther James Boyd and Phil Tovren stand as first defendants, alleged to have aided deportees from Bisbee to New Mexico on July 12 1977. The trial, tied to conspiracy to deprive deportees of rights, draws a crowded courtroom and extended jury selection as locals await further proceedings amid wartime labor tensions and political rhetoric.
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Viscount Grey and US View of League Debate
A late 1919 Washington dispatch notes Republican leaders join Democrats to push open consideration of the League of Nations treaty. Viscount Grey urges a bold, united U S stance and patience, warning against shifting responsibility for Europe and urging restraint in reservations while urging congressional action.
Prices of Furs Also to Jump Announced
Louis Missouri February 2 Prices of furs are expected to rise next winter as buyers attend the International Fur Auction opening here. More than 15 000 000 pelts valued at about 25 million dollars will be disposed of during the sale. Prospective buyers from all parts of the world attend. embargo impacts on Australian and Russian fur grades discussed. Editorial note includes Samuel Adams launching Republican presidential bid promising anti profiteering laws and better price marking facilities.
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U S death rate in 1918 sets record high
Washington Feb 2 The mortality bureau reports 1918 U S deaths at 1 473 367 and a rate of 18 per 1000 with influenza and pneumonia accounting for 417 467 deaths. Four months of the year saw 380 986 deaths. Influenza caused 244 687 and pneumonia 323 186. Other major causes included heart disease tuberculosis nephritis Brights disease and cancer totaling 391 391 deaths.
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War Sweetheart of Husband and Child Welcomed by Wife
New York, Feb 2. Mrs Garda Spiker of Dallas arrives at Ellis Island to sponsor Miss Emily Knowles for admission to the United States with her baby. Knowles, an English war worker, was detained en route to join Spiker and her husband, Lt. Periay Spiker, whom she met in England. Spiker and her brother, along with attorney Benjamin Kerchstein, seek to marry Knowles, offering to support her and child for three months in Fall River, Massachusetts. Kerchstein notes financial resistance to their plan, while Spiker praises his chivalry and asserts he is American born.
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Department of Labor
William XK. Battersby
Fall Tiver
Mass
Mise Knowles
Hig Gitald
Guilty Verdict In Syndicalism Case In Tacoma
A jury found thirty nine Industrial Workers of the World suspects guilty of criminal syndicalism in Tacoma. The verdict came after hours of deliberation as authorities announced arrests amid the raid and ongoing legal actions.
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Definite Answer Due Tomorrow On Railroad Men's Pay
Washington February 2 The government prepares to rule on the wage demands of 2 000 000 railroad employes presented last July The decision is pending efforts to lower the cost of living and officials declined to say whether negotiations would continue or be rejected The outcome hinges on whether the government accepts or denies the wage increase proposed by the workers
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Changes in Wilson Cabinet Reported in Washington
Edwin T. Meredith of Des Moines was named secretary of agriculture succeeding David F. Trouston while Carter Glass was retained as treasury secretary. Meredith, editor of Successful Farming, heads the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World and serves as a Chicago Federal Reserve director. Glass moves to the Senate to complete an unexpired Virginia term.
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Pope Honors Hoover Work and Charity
Rome letter from January 9 praises Herbert Hoover for relief efforts aiding more than 300000 European war victims children. Pope appeals to American generosity without faith or party distinction. Cardinal Gibbons relays message to Hoover as head of allied food relief. Madison College president John W. Heston dies after stroke at 10 30 pm February 2 at Madison South Dakota.
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John W. Heston
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Questioning Deportation Conditions and Married Status Claims
Report notes unclear deportation conditions amid claims of among alleged extremists. American Women’s committee says it will push in Washington to have dependents answer. Percy AL Baker cites migration laws not easing deportation. most of 600+ sent to island after raids last month have not proven marriage. two claim otherwise and many refuse to answer Immigration Inspectors’ questions.
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Sultan Aims to Be Caliph of Turkish Faithful
London dispatch reports Indian privy councillor’s view that restoring Caliph in Constantinople is essential to Turkish faith, warning new religious zeal could inflame India. He cites Sunni majority and Shia in support, and asserts maintenance of both temporal and spiritual authority is needed amid Bolchevian opposition.
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Prince Christopher Marries Mrs Leeds in Orthodox Rite
VEVEY France Feb 2 Prince Christopher of Greece and Mrs William B Leeds wed in the Little Russian church church officials say the ceremony followed a civil marriage in Geneva Greek royal family and queen mother attended or were represented by proxy Archmandrite from Athens presided as the church was lavishly decorated a reception preceded the ceremony Widely known engineer James W Lee dies at 79 in Hamilton A prominent mechanical engineer adviser to Wright brothers and known for contributions under the pen name Cralor
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Greece
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Wright Brothers
Austrian Officer Is Executed in France
Paris reports an Austrian, once employed at a Paris bank, executed today after authorities said he confessed during questioning. The man identified as Trenten ant Fuack faced the firing squad as German forces noted the action occurred within forty eight hours after his capture.
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Denver Carpenters Demand $10 Day Settlement
Denver union carpenters plan an April 1 presentation to employers seeking $10 per day for eight hours work, a $2 increase over the present wage scale, per Peter Johnson, president of the local carpenters council.
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Brilliant Meteor Pays Second Visit to Dakotakd Uta Salt
A bright meteor arced across the night sky near Tilo and Ulan last night, leaving awe in its wake and a possible landing in the western states. Dispatch from Diwk Power & Light reports locals heard a hiss as it neared Earth, with sightings from Montpotler and Dear Lake. Ten days earlier a similar meteor was seen across Idaho, Ogden, and other points.
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Assistant Secretary of Navy Saw War Ahead
New York February 2 Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D Roosevelt warned that unpreparedness in the American navy before World War I could have led to jail time over illegal acts. He said after war began Congress allowed spending, while he had opposed overt acts, and he pressed for a decisive mobilization plan.
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Heir to Throne of Monaco to marry heir to throne
Paris reports an engagement between the Duch ess de Valentinais and Count Pierre fi Pollignac son of Prince di Poille. The duchess was adopted in 1938 by Prime Louis Monaco and has succession rights through marriage. In Paris Gaby Foestys is in serious condition after a relapse and another operation.
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