Transport President Grant Brings 4729 Troops to New York
In New York on February 26 the transport President Grant arrived from Brest with 4729 American soldiers. The units aboard include the 184th infantry brigade headquarters, supply company, and HK Company of the 162d Infantry bound for Camp Dix, the 164th infantry complete unit, and other detachments. Brig Gen Albert H Blanding commanded the force. A wireless distress call interrupted docking as a freighter tow became stuck. three French brides aboard soldiers’ ships are noted amid war’s end remarks.
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Cummings Chief Will Start 1920 Campaign Tour
Homer Cummings of Stamford Connecticut chosen as Democratic national committee chair to lead 1920 campaign. He will tour the middle West and West, unite state factions, and push for harmony while aiming to win key states. The committee named Hoff man secretary Amidon executive secretary Jamieson finance Hollister treasurer and Martin sergeant at arms. Mrs Geeres Bass voted as proxy, first woman to participate in the committee. A resolution supported woman suffrage via a constitutional amendment, debated by Senators Jones and La Follette, with President Wilson praised for his peace work.
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Wichita
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Fort Wayne
Ind
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Shenandoah
Iowa
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Waterloo
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New Mexico
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Reclaimed Lands Bill in Senate Reported Favorable
Senate public lands committee ordered a favorable report on a bill to appropriate 200 million dollars to reclaim public lands for settlement by discharged soldiers and sailors. Secretary Lane urged action as a reconstruction measure, noting loans under Interior Department direction could create about 100000 jobs in 60 days and ready at least 25000 farms across 40 states for occupancy.
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Rice Gun Inquiry Demanded in House Vote
Republicans forced a House vote demanding a War Department report on malfeasance charges against army officers raised by EL Rice of Spokane. The weapon known as the Rice gun or Webster gun drew protests from Democrats, with Rep Johnson stating the inspector general’s 1918 inquiry could reveal efforts to shield officials.
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SGT A L KIDWELL DEAD IN FRANCE
Mes a Scrat Allen Leon Kidwell of Company A 312th machine gun battalion 79th division died in France February 10 from meningitis the War Department informed his mother Mrs B H Kidwell 3116 Woodley North West. He was 29 and married to Mrs Allen L Kidwell of 312 Florida Avenue North West. He enlisted September 1817 and trained at Camp Meade Maryland and saw action in all battles the battalion fought. He worked in a department store before service and was born and raised in the area.
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Jobs Only To Union Men In Seattle Shipyards
Director General Piez told the Senate that Seattle shipyards with government contracts employed only union men. He said the yards were closed shops before the war and nonmembers or w/o union permits could not gain work. He cited reports that Seattle’s U S employment agency was dominated by union elements and favored union workers.
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Spain urged to push public works to curb labor unrest
A London Times cable reports Madrid’s government, urged by King Alfonso, must push a full public works program including roads railways irrigation and power plants to avert looming anarchist pressure. The piece notes foreign help from Britain France and America and highlights Romanones task in guiding budget passage amid a volatile political scene.
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America
Governors Attend White House Conference On Labor War Echoes
Governors from fifteen states and lieutenant governors from two plus 32 mayors accepted invitations to a three day White House conference on postwar business and labor problems. Secretary Wilson will open the meeting in the east room at 10 oclock with President Wilson speaking at 10:30. The event marks the first public gathering in the east room since President Roosevelt.
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House
Roosevelt
Alfred H. Smith
New York
Calvin Coolidgs
Massachusetts
Walter E Bdge
New Jersey
James M Cox
Ohio
William
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