Extradition Crisis Rumors Turn Germany Toward Negotiations
Berlin reports say Premier Tanes will meet party leaders to decide if the assembly will be convened to address the extradition issue. The government denies a crisis while allies press for the extradition of German war figures. Military leaders resist surrender, urging negotiations and possible treaty modifications. This tense scene follows allied demands and German attempts to shield commanders from extradition, with parliamentary and diplomatic moves ongoing.
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Tanes
Aa- Yona
Prussia Tatinel
Sayin
Entente Commission of Control
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Xeneras
West Front
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Grand Duke of Hesse
Marsuitt von Avelow
Likal Anzinger
Nmnes Aia
Maeshel
Thelelief
Ar Nera
Officina
T Mayer
Paris
TARIS
Wilhelm Mayer
Wispatch
Versailles
Alles
Germany
Nilieu
Sounell
High Chancel
Sfans
Gordon Hewart
Atter Beneral
Pretty Girl Inveigled Sub Commander In Brindisi Arrest
In Bari area Brindisi on Wednesday February 4 Naval Lieutenant Augusto Tesi and naval engineer Giovanni Trenton were arrested for trying to persuade the Lisbon submarine commander to sail to Fiume and divert the steamer Tarants carrying about 2,000,000 fire for Italian troops in Albania. A 20 year old woman linked to the case was also arrested. Documents found on the men suggest their involvement.
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Giovanni Trenton
Brindisi
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Fiume
Finmo
Tarants
Albania
Clemenceau Warned in Telegram Says Egypt Pact Hinted
Paris February 8 A Telegram from Zagloul Pasha head of the Egyptian mission states former Premier Clemenceau assured Egypt of friendship. If the peace conference must insert a clause recognizing British protectorate over Egypt Clemenceau would remain a friend of Egypt. The Egyptian people view him as a friend and call him the tiger.
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Paris
Threstetin
Blemunceau
Vnta
Egypt
Zagloul Pasha
Feyptian
M. Clemenceau
Enid Zagioul Pasha
Temps
Baker Urges Adequate Armies for Country
Secretary Baker urged a sizable standing army to back U S aims and warned against disarming in a dream of perpetual peace He supported compulsory military training and emphasized expanding technical branches of the army to ensure a forceful execution of national conceptions at a banquet of associations of military colleges and schools.
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Washington
Secretary Baker
United States
America
Baker
Jie
Flames Threaten to Destroy Battleship Wyoming
Fire in the engine room of the battleship Wyoming at Puget Sound navy yard was doused after crews from other ships aided. Flames ran from a dry dock and near rejects to suppress the flames, with risk to the magazines. the incident began from drippings and was eventually controlled.
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Bahemerton
Wash
Wyoming
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Administration Reorganizes Liquidation Division Under AGT AB
Government faces heavy tasks in filing and paying liquidation claims as divisions reorganize. Director General Hines announces the creation of a liquidation division led by Max Thetan, preserving law finance and accounting units while ceding labor traffic and other sectors. Processing of completed claims to start once private operations resume and federal control ends. February 16 to March dates cited.
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Max Thetan
Gaiblic Service Division
Jifornia Sinte Wlilities
Digiajsa
Proxaal Dentaively
Law
Elaine
Inhor
Laffic
Jade Pebaewervier
Abyt|ougly
Clarity
Thekin
Teqal
FIM
Washington
Former Gov Graham Guilty of Larceny
Former Governor Horace F. Graham was found guilty by a jury on larceny of state funds. He argued the discrepancy reflected an outstanding balance and acted to expedite business. Counsel planned to appeal on exceptions. penalties include up to ten years in prison and a $500 fine.
Red Cross Sends Aid To District of Plague
Outbreaks of plague reported in Teschen plabischa area. Treaty of Versailles ratification by the United States leads to American troops occupying the district. Red Cross headquarters in Warraw and nearby city distributing meerleaf to affected districts.
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Red Cross
Vienna
Teschen Plabischa
United States
Ted Ross
Warraw
Haerying
Death Calls Sender of Famous Message
Alfred Nye, Civil War signal corps member credited with waving Sherman’s message Hold the fort I am coming to General Corse at Savannah Georgia in 1864, has died in Lexington Nebraska. Born Fairfield Maine in 1843, Nye’s death marks the end of a wartime memory. The second item notes Mexico City reopening Chapultepec Military Academy, known as the Mexican West Point, as part of a national holiday telegraph event after a long closure.
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Neb
Alfred Nye
Aignall Corps
Sherman
General I Corse
Aisona Fase
Fairfield
Maine
Mexico City
Chapulte Pec mHilary Academy
West Point
Hines Gets Seven Days for Wage Raise Action
Detroit mid February report states that the railway workers brotherhood agreed to seven days for action by Director General Hines on wage increase demands. Union officers instructed Washington committee to press for favorable action, warning that failure could lead to a work cessation by about 40,000 members unless Washington negotiations succeed. A personal report from Vice President Staley was anticipated within days.
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Detroit
Workers” Brotherhood
Worehington
Hines
J. D. Maloy
Brotherhood
Washington
Slntlax
Innes
Brotherlood
L Wilgon
Stajley
Palace Hotel Selected as Democratic Convent Headquarters
San Francisco February 6 The Palace hotel was chosen by George F Mare as assistant to Homer Cynmings chairman of the Democratic National Committee for the convent ion set to begin June 24. Mrs Mare announced today that 170 rooms have been reserved for national committee members and press representatives.
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Hotel Selectel
San Francisco
Palace Hotel
George F. Mare
Homer
Cyn Mings
Mara
Preas
World Conference Urged to Discuss Exchange Problem
February 6 reports show demand bills on the East importing at $3.34 this month and rising to $3.49, with a record low reached earlier. Currency rates shift as francs rise to 14.32 to the American dollar, up from previous close, while pounds open at 19.2. French circles discuss an International financial conference to ease global exchange strains, with Britain proposing action and US participation anticipated by financiers. An attorney from San Francisco, Louis Titus, is named by President Wilson to the Shipping Board.
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New York
Yesturlar
Paris
Cireles
Great Britain
Amsterdam
United States
Credit Crinis
United States of Credite
Washington
Lould Titus
San Francisco
Wilson
Shipping Board
Conflicting Views on Red Menace and US Action
Paris reports on plans to resume trade with Russia and Soviet oppose limits while Copenhagen notes denied Bolshevik offensives. London dispatches prisoners from General Penikin’s forces and disarmament in Rumai nea. In Wallington, debate over radical threats to the United States sees Attorney General Newton urging vigilance against Bolshevik influence and calls for action by Congress and the public.
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Wallington
United States
Francia Ffp
Crate
Philadelphia
Palmee
Eda
America
Charles J3. Newton
New York
Tadien
Luiten
Union Wage Scales Jump in Year Across Trades
Washington reports general trades saw a median wage rise of about 17 percent from 1948 with 55 percent higher than 1947 figures. Regular work hours in 1949 were on average five percent shorter than in 1948. Figures cover time rate workers in baking, building, stone, metal and mill woodworking, plus chauffeurs, seamen, freight handlers and other listed trades.
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Washington
Stewart Nominated to Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington February 6 Former Virginia governor Henry C Stewart was nominated to the Interstate Commerce Commission to succeed James S Harlan of Indiana whose term has expired.
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Washington
Henry C. Stewart
Virginia
Integalate Commerce Commission
Storm Ravages Atlantic Coast Strands Train Delays Persist
News reports detail a fierce Atlantic storm causing widespread damage from Maryland to Maine. Princess Anne near coastal wreckage flags serious injuries aboard a steamer carrying passengers. Coast guard and police aided stricken vessels as heavy snow and high winds disrupted rail and highway travel with coal shortages adding to regional distress.
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Maine
Weather Bureau
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Tenading
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Ohio Valley
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