Near East war prize sparks rights clamor over Mediteranean
A special correspondent notes secret treaties burden the Near East peace talks. He argues reallocation of Mediterranean shores risks older civilizations, prompting self determination claims from Jews Armenians Greeks Syrians Kurds and others, amid rival powers and a new era hoped at the conference.
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Bagdad
America
Paria
New York Herald Co
Canada
New York Herald
Died Bryan and 1919 interments in Maryland obituaries
A dense obituary page records multiple deaths and funerals in February 1919. Notables include Bryan and Calvert counts with interments at Mount Oleth, Langressional Cemetery, and Naval Hospital Antipolia. Entries list survivors, dates, and funeral arrangements across Baltimore, Washington DC, and surrounding areas.
Many Notable Persons Arrive in United States Aboard Carmania
The Carmania of the Canard line arrived in New York carrying distinguished travelers from Liverpool. Among them Brigadier General Guy Livingston of the Royal Air Force, Canadian lieutenants M J Nicol W Butehart and W Cowan, Judge B G Ward of the US Court of Appeals, war correspondent Philip Gibbs, Captain E H Pentecost R N R, Mrs Hilda Wynne noted for relief work, and other prominent figures including Reginald Butterworth family and Dr John A Harber are aboard.
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New York
Liverpool
Guy Livingston
Royal Air Force
M. J Nicol
W. Butehart
W. Cowan
Dorothy
A Sutton
Pepitn
John A Harber
England
R O Crichton
G M Standifer
Jacob Heilborn
Alfred J Pennington
British War Office
Packers Licenses Revoked for 30 Days in Buffalo
The food administration announced the revocation of Ar tmour & Co licenses covering butter eggs and lard transactions at their Buffalo branch. The action, effective at close of business Saturday, cites failure to make butter invoices and containers with the words cold storage as required by food administration rules and regulations.
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The
Food Administration
Artmour & Co
Buffalo
Calotabs Promoted as Best Cold and Flu Remedy
Physicians and druggists tout Calotabs as the ideal treatment for colds grippe and influenza. A single Calotabs tablet at bedtime with water reportedly cures a cold by morning and may prevent pneumonia. The ad notes original sealed packaging and a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Loaded Dice For Wealthy Patrons
Two alleged gamblers known for luxury West Side living faced police court arraignment after detectives seized gambling paraphernalia including roulette wheels loaded dice and gilt edged ledgers. They ran a high end house with 40 suits, fine furniture and a stocked buffet while guests were asked to wear evening clothes and rubber heels. Also cited political remarks by Senator France linking crime to broader international policy debates.
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New York
Upper West Side
New Yor
Frank Jones
Grant Fisher
Corrigan
Justice Basis of League Dinner Address Cites Lincoln Quote
New York February 12 United States Senator France of Maryland told the Republican Club Lincoln Day dinner there can be no satisfactory league of nations until each nation gains national stability based on social justice He suggested that if Lincoln were to return to earth his warning about justice would shape the international effort.
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Lincoln
Republice
Western Hemisphere
Republies
New York
League of Nations
United States
Maryland
Republican Club
Illumination Plan Aims to Light King Street Route
News from Alexandria reports a proposal to illuminate King street from Alfred to Fairfax with bracket street lights mounted on Washington Virginia Railway poles. Estimated install cost is 4350 dollars with 1500 dollars yearly for maintenance. Cooperation from the Lighting Company and local merchants is sought if the plan matures. The Rosemont Red Cross chapter elected officers for the year led by Mrs C F E Dare as chairman and Mrs George W Keyes as vice chairman. A three story brick dwelling on the north side of King street between Columbus and Washington streets was purchased by Mrs Rose Henly from Liphs Brothers.
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Alexandria Va
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Fairfax Street
Moving Picture
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Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
Royer
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Alexandria County Lighting Company
Chamber of Commerce
Rosemont
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American Red Cross
C FE Dare
George W Keyes
W E Swan
M W. King
Herbert Linn
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J W .Harris
R M. Graham
Alice Price
Rose Henly
Liphs Brothers
Columbus
Washington Streets
West Virginia Gas Preference Bill Moves to Block Exports
In Charleston West Virginia the senate approved a gas priority measure to reserve natural gas for state consumers before selling to out of state users. The bill, though likely unconstitutional to Ohio officials, aims to require gas companies to meet demand within the state first even as most Ohio gas comes from West Virginia fields.
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West Virginia
Senate
Columbus
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Ohio
C Marshall
State Public Utilities Commission
Obroans
Fights Hospital Surgeons At St Josephs
George Dietz torn himself from restraints on the operating table at St Josephs Hospital in Baltimore and battered the door to the operating room. Police were summoned as Dietz, who was to undergo surgery for epilepsy, declared the surgeons were janitors in disguise and fled, forcing a morning operation to proceed.
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Baltimore
George Dietz
St Joseph's Hospital
Dietzwag
Scales Reaches Annapolis As New Superintendent
Special to The Washington Post Annapolis February 123 Rear Admiral Archibald H Scales USN arrived in Annapolis and assumed duties as superintendent of the Naval Academy relieving Captain William H Standley who had acted as superintendent since Rear Admiral Edward W Weberle relinquished command February 2 Scales will meet with academy department heads tomorrow after taking command of the Great Lakes department to assume the superintendency.
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Washington Post
Annapolis
Archibald H Scales
USSN
Academy
William H Standley
Midshipmen
Edward W Wberle
Admiral Scales
Virginia Obituary Highlights From Harrisonburg and Petersburg
Special cable reports a succession of obituaries and death notices from Harrisonburg Petersburg and surrounding areas. Catherine Wenger widow of Peter Wenger died at her son Dr Weaver's home near New Providence Street age unknown. Rebecca S Gowl widow of Gowl died last night at her son’s home near Greenmount from injuries. Noah J Sier 19 died after one day illness near Greenwood. Albert A Bondurant 57 formerly of Alexandria died at Mount William. Charles Sidney Russell 71 native of Petersburg died of pneumonia. Mrs James Frasier daughter of the late Andrew Kevan of Petersburg reported dead in New York. Woharr B Jones 75 Confederate veteran of Stafford County died after months illness. Turnpike Company stockholders agreed to transfer nine miles of Virginia turnpike to the State with toll gate to remain until Sept 1 1939. Six pool room operators fined 30 each for punch boards and gambling machines. tougher penalties demanded by States Attorney.
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Washington Post
Harrisonburs
Mra
Catherine
Wenger
Peter Wenger
Stenpson
Weaver
New
Rabecca
KR EL Gowl
C LL
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Greenmount
Winchester
Noah J Sier
Ness
Greenwood
Pennsylvania
Albert
Bondurant
Alexandria
Mount William
Sallie Frye
Petersburg
Charles Sidney Russell
New York
James Frasier
Andrew Kevan
Predericksburg
Woharr B Jones
Stafford County
Black Norse Cavalry
Danville Youth Held as Robber in Post Office Theft
Danville Virginia on February 12 W R Smith aged 18 was arrested on a charge of breaking into the South Boston post office and stealing 104 dollars. Police say he confessed and 70 dollars were found in his pockets. He is the son of a former Danville policeman. Asheville North Carolina February 12 Judge M H Justice aged 75 died suddenly in a hotel after serving 16 years as acting member of the North Carolina superior court. Hagerstown Maryland February 12 Fire destroyed Harry Myers grocery and J C Reed's dry goods, damaging adjoining buildings with estimated losses around 36000 dollars, partly insured. Fredericksburg Virginia February 12 Lindsey Gorton of Louisa county, long represented that county in the house of delegates, announces plans to seek reelection this year.
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Washington Post
Danville
W.R Smith
South Boston
Asheville
M H .Justice
Superior Court
North Carolina
Rutherfordton
Fredericksburg
Lindsey Gorton
Louisa County
Reconstruction factors and confidential message to Staton F Box 60
A fragment discusses recon struction factors and the purposes of a visit with assurances of confidential treatment. It mentions addressing Staton F Box 60 New York City.
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New York
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