Shipping Board auction opens as bids pour in at sea service sale
Washington February 16 The Shipping Board conducted an auction to dispose of a large fleet with bids from American firms including A. Moore and the Moore-McCormack line. Highest bids must be approved by the Senate Commerce Committee and the Merchant Marine Committee before bid acceptance. Several vessels drew no bids, others saw limited offers, and the sale aims to reorganize wartime shipping assets while ensuring operations under board direction.
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Adriatic Peace Talks Prompt U S Interest Drop
The United States signals hesitation on European affairs amid a disputed Adriatic settlement. White House officials say Washington will not withdraw from the peace treaty process but remains cautious on policing the Adriatic as Premiers press for a London accord.
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Flood of Liquor From U S Fills Island Treasury
Nassau Bahamas reports Prohibition in the United States sent large quantities of liquor to the Bahamas. The flood transformed the colony’s finances from deficit to surplus, providing labor for many and injecting cash into circulation. Sir William Afzice outlined the impact during a formal address to the Bahamas legislature. Several vessels arrived with full cargoes of wines and spirits.
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American held for ransom by Mexican bandits
Willard Wels Adams, an American, has been captured by bandits in Zacatecas Mexico and is held for a $50,000 ransom. The State Department wired the embassy to urge Mexican authorities to secure his release. Adams was superintendent of the Providencia mine operated by the Minerales y Metales company. three Mexican army columns were sent to locate him and his captors. his wife and child reside in Los Angeles.
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Steamer Red Mountain Aids Call For Help In Gale
In heavy seas about 150 miles south of New York the Red Mountain hailed for aid, seeking assistance from the steamship Eimsport and a Shipping Board vessel. Captain Gatt said the crippled ship would need towing to safety, with it reported she had been boomed from Galfon to Barre in the gale.
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Unclear historical text fragment with mixed names and places
Fragmentary OCR reads like a jumble of names and places including George W. Goethals and a 916.5 million figure linked to ships or commerce. The text mentions Hee and Bremen and mentions Martha Washington and Callao, but content is incoherent and lacks a detectable news event or clear entities.
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George W. Goethals
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East Coast blizzard snarls rail lines and streets
Feb 16 report from multiple cities describes a fierce northeast blizzard that halted rail and road traffic. New York City faced heavy snowfall and arctic wind, with 15 000 workers clearing routes while stores and terminals piled up. Officials warned relief likely by Tuesday, as frozen streets and blocked transit plagued the region.
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Compulsory Military Training Sought by American Legion
Washington March 16 The American Legion legislative committee pressed for compulsory military training and a service bonus for ex service women. They urged government issue of a 95 cent bond for each month of WWI service, estimating total cost near one dollar per month. The region already favors compulsory training.
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United States Officials Deny Responsibility in Middle East Deaths
Constantinople Saturday February reports Turkey denying any blame for the killings of James Perry and Frank Johnson, American Y.M.C.A. representatives, arguing French and British forces jointly occupy Syria and Ataturk remains aligned with the armistice.
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Maintenance M Projected Strike Postponed by Brotherhood Leader
A proposed strike of the 900,000 members of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes was postponed by leader Allen Barker after the Brotherhood executive committee in Washington was urged to return to work. Barker warned authorized action may occur if President Wilson fails to deliver speedy relief, with directors to meet Thursday to decide.
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Holland Urges Wilhelm On East India Lands Conflict
Holland presses for the former German emperor Wilhelm to be placed in East India territories as part of postwar arrangements. Reports from The Hague and London discuss extradition, German responsibility for wartime actions, and calls for restricting movement of Wilhelm amid Allied peace efforts.
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Engineer Killed as Two Trains Collide Near Muskogee
Muskgoee Okla Feb 16 Joe Lauber a Dennison Tex longtime Missouri Kansas and Texas engineer on the southbound passenger train was fatally killed when his train struck the rear of a freight in heavy fog near Muskogee today No other injuries reported Also Winnipeg acquittal in Winnipeg case F J Dixon a provincial assembly member was acquitted of promoting the Winnipeg General strike Last year Judge Ruswell convicted Dixon associate of a sedition conspiracy sentenced to two years in prison
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Yankee warships in West India waters
In Bridgetown Barbados on Feb 14, the U S battleship North Dakota arrived from the Mediterranean as part of postwar moves. Pennsylvania Nevada Oklahoma and Arizona then left for Colon while Utah Florida and Delaware departed from Trinidad. Local papers note warm relations between American sailors and residents.
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Mediterranean
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Propaganda Bureau for Mexico Planned
A provincial communist conference in Amstheadam disclosed a plan to establish a propaganda bureau for the western hemisphere in Mexico. Landensblad reports the step taken at the initiative of an American delegate, following a secret international conference held earlier in February. Senator Mark Smith in Tucson announced plans to seek the Democratic nomination for a third Senate term in Arizona next September.
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International Exchange Problems Solution in Pact
Paris reports a statement from Frederic Francois Marial French finance minister in London via the Telegraph-Parliament correspondent. He notes necessary elements for solving international exchange issues and cites the League of Nations actions guiding the effort.
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