President denies sale of ships and cites proposed agreement
President Wilken informed the Senate that no agreement exists with Britain or others regarding the sale or disposition of former German ships. He transmitted a copy of a proposed Paris agreement allocating retained ships to the allied governments and outlining payment of excess value. The message notes executive authority to act but defers to congressional views on funds and reparations.
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Repatriation of Troop Vessels and U S Use
A Washington statement outlines how ex German ships were temporarily allocated to the United States for repatriating American soldiers. It notes no agreement with Britain on selling the vessels and describes a draft understanding on ex enemy mercantile tonnage, pending Congress action.
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Dutch vote to join league in parliament action
The Hague February 21 The second chamber of the Dutch parliament voted in favor of Holland joining the League of Nations. It also approved a resolution clarifying interpretations of Holland’s adherence to the league.
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Bill to Permit 2.75 Beer in State Prohibition Update
Washington notes a proposed amendment to Velstead prohibition enforcement allowing 275 percent beer and wine sales. Representative Minahan of New Jersey introduces the bill, arguing it provides a sane method to enforce the constitutional amendment and opposes arbitrary restrictions on personal habits.
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Minahan
New Jersey
U S May Approve Military Training Plan in 1922
Washington February 21 Advocates of universal military training win a committee vote 11 to 5 directing a subcommittee to add compulsory training for boys age nineteen to the peacetime army bill with July 1 as the starting date No appropriation would be required this year or next The vote divided along party lines with both Republicans and Democrats in support and opposition.
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Mississippi
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Bolshevik Peace Outlook Denies Offensive Plans
An interview with Nicolai Lenine asserts peaceful Soviet aims, rejects war against any country, and calls for broad alliances with workers and peasants. He criticizes capitalists, favors exchange of machinery for raw materials, and predicts the world future lies with the soviet system. Read The Evening Journal.
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Peary Dies at 1909 North Pole Pioneer
Washington mourns Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary who died after weeks of illness at his home. Born May 6, 1856 in Maine, Peary led the 1909 North Pole expedition after earlier Arctic ventures and helped spur early aviation development in later years.
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German war crimes trials to open next week in Leipzig
Berlin dispatch reports the German government rushing preparations to try Germans accused of violations of the laws of war. Witnesses from Britain, France and Belgium will be examined locally by commissioners rather than traveling to Germany as the court plans begin within the next month.
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PACT IN HOPELESS DEADLOCK IN SENATE
Senator Hitchcock said the treaty is in a hopeless deadlock that only a people’s vote at the next election can break. Senator Borah, opposing the treaty, agreed the debate is wasted and urged leaders to drop the treaty and focus on constructive legislation.
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Raids and Clashes Mark Dublin Unrest in February
Reports from Dublin and nearby towns describe raids with tanks and armoured cars, deaths and multiple injuries among civilians and police, and arrests after early morning disturbances. The violence spread near Grafton Street and Trinity College with ongoing patrol attacks and a three hour siege at Tralee barracks leaving one officer wounded.
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Bolsheviks Advance as Archangel Surrenders to Reds
Bolshevik forces seize Archangel on the White Sea and push south of the town. They capture Eletskoe and several villages along the Dvina. In Moscow the Soviet reports list 117 Communist victories, six sympathizers, and two nonpartisan candidates.
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Tobacco Workers to Strike Over Wages and Hours
Representatives of 56,000 tobacco trade workers in London have demanded higher wages and shorter hours. A strike is threatened if demands are not met, linked to recent tobacco price increases.
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Raiders Prepare Bombardment With Barricades and Trenches
The attackers blocked all routes with fallen trees and barricades and dug deep trenches to impede military lorries. Telegraph and telephone wires were cut within a 13 mile radius. An end of the barracks was demolished by a bomb explosion.
Blue Sky Legislation Aims to Curb Fraudulent Securities
Washington February 21 The House Judiciary Committee toons considers a new bill drafted by Chatman Volsterd compiling various plans from members of Congress the department and the Federal Trade Commission to drive fraudulent securities from the mails and stock markets. The committee will begin formal consideration early next week.
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Bride Murder Victim and Suspect Named in Michigan Ax Case
In Battle Creek Michigan Albert McCanley is charged with first degree murder in the ax slaying of his bride. The victim and a twelve year old girl were found with the head wrapped in bedding and a pillow, an ax lay in the kitchen, and a warrant has been issued for Cauley awaiting trial.
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Mexican leader to resign as Obregon to succeed
London report cites the Financial Times that President Carranza of Mexico will retire and General Obregon will succeed him. The stock exchange note appeared February 21 with the closure of Mexican affairs likely shaping future policy and leadership.
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