Railways Officials Plan Protests Over Wage Provisions
Washington Feb 20 railroad executives back President Wilson plan to appoint a federal wage-data committee and will aid Director General Hines. They seek expedition in handling the wage question and will letter President Wilson and Hines protesting the wage provisions. Local unions in Detroit and tracks men move toward coordinated action as wage talks continue.
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Gener Hines
Wilson
T. Dewitt Cuyler
Mr. Wines
Mr. Hines
Federal
Ty Thomas Beit Cuvier
Association of Railway Executives
Hines
Harry Brower
J. N Brown
T. Bledsoe
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Nalilway
Allen E. Barker
Girike
Barkley
Senate
House
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Doorliens
Kentucky Congressman Attacks Controversial Railway Bill
The Kentucky congressman criticizes a railway securities bill as un-American unjust and unconstitutional saying it harms fundamental rights and interests of the people while praising only selected features that are balanced and overshadowed by the bill’s distorting provisions.
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Barkley
Kentucky
Judge Ousts Berger in Suit Against Socialist Group
New Jersey judge dismisses the suit against the Hudson County Socialist Educational group after witnesses failed to appear for the hearing of evidence. The case linked to Victor Berger's removal from a January meeting and involved delays caused by nonappearance.
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Jersey City
N. J
Pel
Tadee Carrick
Feenis
Socialist Educational Chat
Hudson County
aMdale
Victor Berger
John Bentley
Corporation Counsel
Ne One
Train bandit seized in $200,000 mail robbery
Arthur Olson, alias Yeh, 20, alleged to have robbed a Union Pacific mail train near Omaha on January 3. He was arrested in Salt Lake City by Union Pacific detectives. The loot reportedly exceeded $200,000. Olson denies any knowledge or connection to the crime.
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Salt Lake City
Omaha
Yeh
Arthur Olson
Overland Pacific Mail
Owimha Janeary
Union Pacific Railroad
Onion
Lane Joins Salvation Army National Appeal
Washington reports Franklin K. Lane former secretary of the interior will lead the Salvation Army's second home service appeal set for May 10 to 12. Lane retires March 1 from his government post.
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Secretary of the Interior
Second Home Services Appeal
Washington
Franklin K. Lane
Marc
Salvation Army
President Wilson Replies to Adriatic Note Promptly
Washington Feb 20 President Wilson finished his reply to the supreme council on the Adriatic question and sent it to Acting Secretary Polk for transmittal to the council. He drafted it in two hours after summoning his stenographer at 8:30 am and adhered to the February 10 position. The speed was described as record setting.
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Washington
Wilson
Supreme Council
Adriatic
Polk
Council
United States
Aviarion Ceadaverenceh
Turn Back Courageously After First Step
The saying urges boldness to retreat after a wrong step while noting it is easier and safer to turn back early rather than later. It emphasizes courage and practicality in reconsidering choices.
Senate Committee Weighs Ship Sale Questions
Washington reports the Commerce Committee will study opinions on selling 30 former German passenger ships. Justice Bailey granted a temporary injunction blocking a sale, while the board rejected all bids and asks Congress for authority to reoffer the ships. Senators, led by Stevens, seek testimony and guidance before drafting legislation to halt or allow sales.
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Washington
Myers
Bailey
District Supreme Court
Congress
Shipping Board
William Randolph Hearst
Senate Commerce Committee
Stevens
Payne
C—O. Te Ee
Unclear OCR Note on Wirings and Rights Prompt Debate
Fragmented OCR text discusses emergency ship ping vet and rights to sell tree from doubt. Mentions proclamation of the president based on the vet and concerns over prosecution and defense. References daily expenses and harbor care costs around 815.001 without clear context or complete names.
Workingmen Clash With Troops Near Gerione
Reports from Rome by Central News say heavy fighting between workers and troops in the Gerione industrial region. Casualties occurred as clashes intensified during the 16 AB artifices.
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London
Gerion Ie
Rome
GOP Plan Outlined by Root at New York Convention
In New York on February 20, Felix Root outlined Republican proposals aimed at shaping the 1921 political calendar. The plan calls for decentralizing executive power, ratifying the League of Nations treaty with Senate amendments, reforming the League to be invoked by a Republican president after March 4, 1921, and establishing an independent labor tribunal to enforce mandates. Additional goals include a balanced budget, wage and tariff reforms, Americanization, and removal of Bolshevik sympathizers from office.
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New York
Feliu Root
Republied States
Pietfoon
Senate
League of Nations
Congress of Nations
Unions Object to Conference Report on Railroad Bill
Heads of railroad brotherhoods from the American Federation of Labor present objections to the conference report on the railroad bill at a meeting of more than 100 House members. They demand defeat of the bill, attack guaranteed returns, and urge fair wage settlements and equal representation in any tribunal affecting railroad workers.
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House
Washington
Brothahoods
Americain Federation of Labor
Congress
Wwe
Oir
Railroud
Proposal to fix compensation rate beyond judicial review
A reform proposal seeks to set compensation as six percent of property value rather than services rendered by the fabric industry. It would replace established judicially determined rates and bases with administrative decisions, drawing criticism for removing court and legislative oversight.
Kingston Welcomes U S Fleet Arrival
Kingston Jamaica greets an American squadron of 29 ships under Rear Admiral Charles P Phaukett as it arrives. Large crowds line the waterfront while principal buildings are decorated and residents contribute to the celebration.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Charles Pp. Phaukett
Hoarded Food Searched Under Palmer Orders in Chicago
District A Clyne said agents of the Bureau of Investigation are resurveying Chicago to locate hoarded food. Attorney General Palmer has ordered rapid action to curb hoarding and force dealers holding back food onto the market. If violations are found they will be prosecuted immediately.
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Chicago
A Clyne
Palmer
Washington
Bureau of Investigation
Clyne
Mr. Clyne
French Troops In Charge At Saar
Paris dispatch reports martial law in the Saar region now occupied by French troops under an allied commission to enforce the peace treaty. An allied mission of 25 officers has arrived at Koenigsberg, blocked by hotel refusals to host them.
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London
Sauer
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Koenigsberg
Paris
William
Curacao
Hague
Vnshin
Dutch East Indies
Metin
Bat Nelson Named Chief Beneficiary in Will
Chicago February 20 Bat Nelson former lightweight champion was named chief beneficiary in the probate of his father’s estate valued at about 250000. He received 225000 of the estate with the remainder to other heirs and charitable bequests.
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Chicago
Bat" Nelson
Discoverer of the North Dies Today
Rear Admiral V Bary, noted for pioneering Arctic exploration, dies today at age unspecified. His career included leading expeditions and advancing maritime research, leaving a lasting impact on polar navigation and naval science.
Archangel Taken as Bolsheviks Seize East Coast Port
Bolshevik troops captured Archangel on the eastern coast, confirming the city as a principal entry point for Allied Russian war supplies. Defenders reportedly joined the Bolsheviks after the fall, altering control of the port and surrounding area.
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London
Archangel
Brien Is Hanged After Burke Slaying in Chicago
Jack Eo Brien, condemned for the slaying of Detective Richard Burke, was executed by hanging in Chicago. The case drew widespread attention as authorities completed the legal process and carried out the sentence.
Nelson Estate Split Among Sons and Sister in Town
The will divides Matthew Nelson's estate among five brothers Albert Henry Charles HL Arthur and Harry Nelson and their sister Mrs. Ida Maple of Town. It is believed most of the estate was earnings of Bat Nelson during his boxing career and was bequeathed to his father.
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Albert
Henry
Charles HL
Arthur
Harry Nelson
Ida Maple
Town
Matthew Nelson
Bat
Eltew
U.S. Plans Return of Czecho Slovak Troops from Siberia
General March said 20 000 Czecho Slovak troops in Siberia will be transported home aboard American ships with the first ship Sheridan due to leave Vladivostok around January 25. None will pass through the United States and transport costs of 225 per man are to be paid by the Czecho Slovak government.
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Washington
CzecheSlovák
Siberian
House
General March
Sheridan
Vladivostok
Pebrasary
United States
March
Coutattree
Turks to Protect Yanks in Marash Says Nationalist Leader
Mustapha Kemal Pasha, head of Turkish nationalists, orders protection for all Americans in Asia Minor. Dispatch from Angora reports Americans in Marash were safe during recent fighting and "enjoying themselves" with poultry and chocolate.
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Nationaliste
Ameriteme
Marash
Constantinople
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Asia Minor
Alv
Regio
Angora
Anatolia
Sys
Siberians seize Harborovsk in Amur district action
Viadivostok reports revolutionary expedition from Viadivostok and Nikolek occupied Harborovsk, a key Amur district city, with General Kalmikoff's headquarters reportedly taken according to Revolutionary staff.
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Amur Zone
Kalmikoff
Viadivostok
Nikolek
Harborovsk
Amur District
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