Switzerland to join league as neutral watchdog
Swiss leader urges a neutral role in theLeague of Nations safeguards. Prof Charles Borgeaud of Geneva and Col. House are among figures consulted on Switzerland’s position. President Ador favors maintaining neutrality while backing admission terms for neutrals, warning that joining any compulsory action could threaten the confederation’s unity and Alpine stability.
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London Times
Washington Post
Tiapyight
Pubic Ledger Co
Hubert Cecil
London
League of Nations
Charles Borgeaud
University of Geneva
Switzerland
Fresident
Ador
Paris
Col. House
Confederation
Ader
Presieodt
Weilson
Navalle Society
Helvetique
Berne
Boot Bergrand
Prot
Hunyvelianm Confederation
Jurtserandt
League
Helvetian Confederation
Basle
Schafhangen
Appenzell
International Watchman
Wilson
Swiss neutrality in league of nations debated
Swiss neutrality is examined as a unique case for permanent status within a potential league of nations. The piece contrasts temporary neutrality seen in Holland and Denmark with Switzerland’s declared permanent neutrality and discusses possible roles such as economic coercion participation and mediation duties under a covenant.
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League of Nations
Holland
Denmark
Switzerland
League
Traffic Court advocated by civic groups endorsed by official
Assistant Corporation Counsel Ringgold Hart backs a traffic court to speed handling of infringements. He notes police officers often wait in police court for cases, sometimes 25 officers idle all day awaiting calls. The notice also mentions income tax phrasing unrelated to the court item.
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Ringgold Hart
Audh
Hart
White House Flu Outbreak Hits Staff on Transatlantic Voyage
An influenza outbreak aboard the George Washington during Brest to Boston transit struck White House staff, including Richard Jervis and Irwin Hoover. Hoover and Jervis were hospitalized after being stretchered ashore. Confidential stenographer Charles Swein also fell ill and remained in serious condition in Trenton, New Jersey. Secretary Moran and Bill Starling reportedly remained well.
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George Washington
Brest
Boston
Secret Service
Wilson
W. H. Moran
Bill” Starling
Richard
Dick") Jervis
Charles LE. Swein
New Jersey
Trenton
N. J
Pack" Fitzgerald
Dapper Figure Diagonals Washington Visit Bedbound
The most dapper of them all accompanied the President to Washington but is now confined to bed. His condition is not considered serious, though ongoing care is noted by Hoover, Jervis, and Swem.
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Washington
Hoover
Jervis
Swem
Bonuses Before Wilson
Congress completed the executive, legislative and judicial appropriation bill granting a $240 bonus to federal and district workers earning up to $2,500 annually. The Senate and House approved the conference report, awaiting President Wilson's signature to become law by July 1. The measure also adds a $125 bonus for War Risk Insurance Bureau employees and creates a joint committee to review government salary classifications by December 1.
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Congress Ceaterfay
Senate
House
Wilson
Messure
Ett
Yanks Given More Time for Drinks
The Associated Press reports Maj. Gen. Dickman extended evening sale hours for light wine and beer in the American occupation zone from 7 to 14 o clock. Civilian and military sales are affected with midday hours unchanged. Champagne and other fortified wines are prohibited as not light wines.
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Associated
Dickman
Charity Bequests Dominant In Wills Of Local Deceased
Multiple local testaments reveal charitable distributions. Charles T. Hill leaves entire estate to Catholic institutions including Mt. St Repulchre Brookland and St. Dominic's Church groups totaling several hundred dollars to each beneficiary. Silas Daish leaves 1000 to two kin and bequeaths jewelry to a friend. Mary and Myrtle Daish receive 500 each. Stephen Talty’s estate is held in trust for three daughters for five years with eventual equal division. Adolpha Brunet names daughter Lillyan Dunlap sole heir in Cuba.
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Charles T. Hil
College and Commissariat of the Holy
Mary
Myrtle Daish
Mattie A. Daish
Stephen Talty
Mary Talty Fennell
Margaret JL. Talty Tobin
Misa Helen
Talty
J. Wilmer Tobrnner
Aloysius &. Fennell, Jr
Light wine and beer bill in New York likely dead
Albany Feb 26 The prohibition issue dominates the scene as the proposed light wine and beer bill appears dead and lawmakers may adjourn without enacting new enforcement measures. Antisaloon League members led by William H Anderson pressed hearings on the Thompson-McNab bill while also lobbying for the beer and wine bill. News from Washington of forthcoming salable intoxicans legislation fuels belief state action will be abandoned. John Trotwood Moore named state librarian in Nashville.
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Albany
William H. Anderson
Antisaloon League
Washington
Princess Pat a Bride Today
Princess Patricia of Connaught marries Commander Alexander Ramsay in Westminster Abbey as London prepares a pageant style wedding. Royal family attendance in mourning, guests exceed 1,000, with gifts including a diamond star and an ostrich feather fan. The procession features the Duke of Connaught, Canadian guards, and seamen from the battleship George V.
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Associated Press
London
Montreal
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Queen Mary
St. James Palace
Patricia of
Queen Anne
Patricia
Ramsay
Guards' Brigade
Louis Botha
Universal Service
Comdr
Alexander Ramsey
Westminster Abbey
Maeaty
St. James Palaces
Duke of Connaught
Whitehall
George V
Canterbury
Britain
Canada
Maude Mary Ingrid
Sweden
Manuel
Amelie
Queen Alexandra
The
Times
Whitelaw Reid
Camper Down
Lord
Decies
Vivien Gould
John Biddle
Sir
David
Airplane Engine Output in War Department Report
The War Department released figures showing that from November 11, 1918 to February 14, 1913 a total of 7,668 airplane engines and 780 planes were shipped to army depots and storehouses. Among engines, 4, ete were Liberty 138. No delinquents were reported at Chateau Thierry. Are you delaying your income tax payment.
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War Department
Chateau Thierry
Baltimore Grain and Live Stock Prices Summary
Grain and live stock markets show mixed bids in Baltimore and Chicago notes. Poultry prices cover chickens ducks and turkeys with varied weights and grades. eggs and creamery products listed by region. Grain futures in Chicago include corn and oats with multiple yellow and white varieties. Hog and cattle markets in Chicago reflect broad ranges in hogs and beef cattle, with calves and veal traders noting firmness in demand. sheep pricing in Lambas segment also cited.
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Western
Ohio
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