Senate Eyes Sale of Ships Discontinued After Debate
Washington February 17 the senate asked deferral of selling former government ships while awaiting clearer action. Plan calls for reviewing bids totaling about 250 million to 300 million with five years to complete. some senators oppose government operation but favor an inquiry into the transaction.
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Senator Lodge
Washington
Senate
Goeruwn
Sulmaerett Mhl
Andjet
Hedr
Bendier McKellar Coen
Temiecwe
Bonafor Mitehbeac
Theo Detmorrane
Dette
TmHan Jones
Commerce
Senpier Ashurst
Dem
Arizona
Jones
Ashurst
Morgan
International Mercantile Marion
McKetlar
Lodge
Bids Held Pending Court Action Delay Sale
The document states bids will not be accepted until reported to congressional committees and the merchant marine committee, with an injunction pending. It is assumed this will last a day or two and bids must be accepted by Saturday or all clocks will be returned.
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Rayne
Payne
Congre
Mystery in Poison Deaths in Breee Wis
In Breee Wisconsin on February 17 investigators probe a secretive poisoning death at a party hosted by Mrs. Nelle Ward. Raymond Wert twenty seven son of banker John Hort and Mrs. Ward are among the deceased or ill. Doctors believe food poisoning caused the fatalities and are examining the circumstances surrounding the informal gathering at Mrs. Ward's mother Mrs. Charles Hart home Saturday night.
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la Créer
Wis
Breee
Raymond Wert
John Hort
Nelle Ward
Chicago & Northwestern
Mart
Bolshevik Letter Seized on Way to United States
An unamlatory document has been seized in London en route to the United States. The letter, signed by M. Buelayin of the Third Internationale, urges a commandant party and revolt in America. A Bolshevik agent is reported arrested nearby.
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London
United States
M. Buelayin
Third Internationale
Moscow
Dutch to Protect Japanese in the Patchest
The Hague February 17 The Japanese bereaved by Chinese forces in the Patchest continues with government measures. Many Japanese have been tarred or mutilated. The government will deport anyone suspected of terrorizing them or who stirs others with words or writing against them.
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The
Hague
Hines Will Meet Railroad Chiefs Over Wage Questions
Director General Hines asks T Dewitt Cuyler to designate a committee to confer with railroad administration officials on wage questions and related matters. The talks aim to back President Wilson’s plan for a wage tribunal with union and corporation representation. The date remains open as pending legislation could alter railroad ownership by March 1.
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Washington
Hines
T. Dewitt Cuyler
New York
Association of Railroad Executives
Railroad Administration
Wilson
Teimn
Wien
Hives
Cuyler
HASEO
Germany to Try Leaders of the War Guilt Trial
Allied reply to Germany’s January note discusses trying war guilt leaders at Leipzig. Allies acknowledge Germany’s pledge to comply with treaty articles but reserve right to determine proceedings and avoid intervention. They propose a real trial open to penal proceedings at Leipzig with assurances, while keeping Germany fully responsible.
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Germany
London
Leipsic
Laipsie
Supreme Court
Leipsie
Peaceful trip reports by two American visitors in Guerrero
Two American gentlemen Doctor C. EB Littlefield and H. Q Sivair said they rode from Iguala to Coyuca without incident. They reported the Guerrero region as in peace and that locals along their route are employed in their work. They traveled to Tilzapotla to inspect a mine and noted unloading of equipment brought in 1910 at the Ferrocarril Interoceanico station.
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Joputla
Morelos
Lon
Senores Doctor C. BE. Lituifuld
H. Q. Sivian
de Nacionalidad Norteamericana
Ciudad
W. P. Littlefield
Jojuala
C. EB. Littlefield
H. Q Sivair
Guerrero
Iguila
Coyuca
Iguala
Tilzapotla
Las Anapas
Ferrocarrill Interoceanico
Pratt family attends Winfield funeral of Mrs Frank Doyle
Mrs C A Pratt her daughter Anita and sister in law Mrs R H Pratt of Iowa City travel to Winfield this morning for the 2 30 PM funeral of Mrs Frank Doyle, mother of Mr Pratt.
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C. A. Pratt
Anita
R. H. Pratt
Iowa City
Winfield
Mr. Pratt
Frank Doyle
United States Seeks Adriatic Settlement Steady on Fiume
Washington reports President Wilson would withdraw from policing the Adriatic if the Fiume settlement proceeds without US consultation. Officials stress no withdrawal from the peace treaty or League, but continued US stance against Dalmatia transfer and Adriatic control. Paris notes treat the Wilson message as a renewal of direct talks rather than an ultimatum.
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Witeon
White House
Entente
Fime
United States
America
Paris
League of Nations
Senate
Fiume
Adriatic
State Department
Jugo-Sinvia
London
Supreme Council
Dalmatia
Jogo-Slavin
Trieste
Itaty
Italy
Wilson
Finme
Lally
Hime
Hatian Trieste
Foreign Office
Varis
Rence
Great Britain
France
Former Emperor to Be Interned at Doorn after Allied Debate
London reports Allied pressure to keep the former German ruler under strict seclusion near the Dutch frontier. The Dutch government plans to intern William at Doorn, promising a guard and censorship to prevent threats to peace. The same dispatch cites German press claims that von Hindenburg and Ludendorff bear responsibility for deportations and forced labor abuses.
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London
Holland
William
Doorn
Exchange Telegraph Company
Copenhagen
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Ludendorf
Civilian Labor Corps
Ishey
Wilson denies threats on Versailles withdrawal claim
Emphatic White House denial says President Wilson did not threaten to withdraw the Versailles treaty or the American treaty. The Adriatic question dispute is noted as needing U.S. consultation. The report adds Hughes is not a candidate and urges not to pursue his name in the Republican presidential primary.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Hughes
Tothenats
Omaha
Charles K. Hughes
New York
Dewey
Mr. Hughes
Americans in New Red Move
Police uncover a broad communist network after a February secret conference at ML Wynteop's house in Amsterdam. Attendees included delegates from Russian, German, British, American, and Belgian parties. The meeting aimed to establish a third communist international with funding of about 10.0 million dollars from the Soviet government.
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Amsterdam
ML Wynteop
Wasteful Aircraft Costs Report Criticizes War Department
A war department inquiry report describes woeful extravagance and incompetency in aircraft production and expenditures. It criticizes Secretary Baker and others and urges creation of a separate air service.
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Washington
War Department
Baker
Cok
Disque
Ree Liven
Local folks respond to injuries in La Harpe and Eldon
Mr and Mrs Floyd Comstock returned home to La Harpe Illinois. Mr and Mrs H K Keene traveled to Eldon to visit Mrs Keene who was badly burned by steam from a cooker. She sustained arm chest neck and facial burns but is reported doing fairly well and was able to be downtown today. Mrs Alice Sievert remains hospitalized with serious burns.
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Floyd Comstock
la Harpe, Il
Alice Sievert
Miss Florence Mark Dies of Influenza in Muscatine
Miss Florence Mark died Sunday at her Muscatine home from influenza. She was sister to Mrs. A. B. Adams and had visited the Adams family here, making friends among residents in the east part of town. Adams is reported seriously ill in a Muscatine hospital. the Adams family recently moved there.
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Florence Mark
Muscatine
Mark
A. B. Adams
Adams
Senior Choir Call at Methodist Church Tonight
Announcement urges the remainder of the church choir to attend tonight’s services and finish the series with the final evening gathering.
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Res
Methodist Church
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