London Withdraws From War Conference Amid Tense Talks
London reports a major conference of premier officials to shape allied policy on the Adriatic dispute between Italy and Yugoslavia. Debates heat up over measures to enforce Versailles terms and organize world society, with ministers facing pressure on industrial and social controls as talks continue.
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Loades
Paria
Ramla
Adriatic
Italy
Jugo Misvis
Constantinople
Apg
Germany
Council of the Ilague of Nations
Society and Personal Notes From Vincennes
A social calendar features a big confetti dance Friday at the K of C with music by the Re gapation dhoveltz and hosts Barry Quinn Dic McCrissxey Roy Dunbar Jay Wade and Witterd Sorgots. Also a Ladies Aid Society meeting is planned at Mrs W A Ab ram’s home tomorrow afternoon with punch and sandwiches. guests attend from out of town, and several local social events are highlighted with prizewinners and marriages noted.
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K. of C. Ball
Regapation Dhoveltz
Vincennes
Benr Civen
Barry Quinn
Dic McCrissxey
Roy, Dunbar
Jay Wade
Witterd Sorgots
Former crown prince refuses surrender to Allies
Bertin reports the former crown prince Aleson forbids surrender to the Allies and asks the Dutch government to block it. A Washin gton cable signed by the prince says Frederick Wiltam will surrender for half charges, while other German defendants are dismissed from the list of war guilt.
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Bertin
Kaleer
Aleson
Kreuse Zaltuog
Washinsg F
Pres
Wilson
Frederick Wiltam
Hal Ff Charcea Azalnet
Lst
The Trial of Miss O Connor Brings Ten Thousand Verdict
In Indiana court Miss O Connor, nicknamed the Ired Rose, faced a sensational case as Judge Andersen and a tense jury delivered a verdict for the plaintiff for 10000 dollars. She left the court with her sister Gladys, declining interview remarks.
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Siveseville
Amy
O'Geriner
Ean
Huang Moapinie
Miss O'Connor
O’connor
Eph Inman
Jilne O'Connor
Gladys
Wood Supports Lodge Reservations In Peace Treaty
Chicago February 12 Major General Leonard Wood endorsed the League of Nations with modified Lodge reservations. He argued the reservations Americanize the treaty and safeguard traditional American policies in response to Senator Borah’s questionnaire.
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Chicago
League of Nations
Leonard Wood
Sen. Borah
Wood
Congress Moves to Ease Lawmaking Before Adjournment
Washington Feb 12 Congressional leaders push to finish legislation and adjourn for national conventions and the campaign. Senator Curtis Kansas Republican expects the Senate to complete its work by June. Representative Mondell Republican House leader plans adjournment not later than June 5.
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Washington, D.C
Curtis
Kansas
Republilcan
Juna
Mondell
Jone
Payne Named Secretary of the Interior in Cabinet Shakeup
Washington February 12 John Bar fom Payne was named secretary of the interior today. Payne, then chairman of the shipping board, will succeed Freem Lane who leaves office March 1. The nomination will be sent to the Senate today by President Wilson after a White House announcement.
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Washington
John Barfom Payne
Payne
Shipping Board
Freetm KX. Lane
Paynes
Senate
Pres
Wil Wun M
White House
First Robin Sighted Amid March Spring Hopes
Mrs R L Meiptos of Grand Avenue reports the first robin of the season. She hopes this harbinger signals spring, not an early arrival of storms, as residents look for warmer days.
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R. LL Meiptos
Grand Avenue
President to Meet Three Rail Union Officials Over Wage Demands
Washington February 12 The White House announced President Wilson will meet a three man delegation of railroad union officials at 4 30 tomorrow morning to discuss immediate wage increases. Bert Jewell head of the AF of L railway department chairs the committee with J E Manion and Timothy Shea. A written report on the entire controversy will be delivered to the president. Secretary Lansing said cabinet meetings are paused as the rail dispute takes the focus.
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Washington
White House
Hines
Bert Jewell
American Federation of Labor Railway Department
Pres Wilson
J. E. Manion
Timothy Shea
Nquirer
Wold
Lansing
Newberry Campaign Payroll Questioned in Court
In Grand Rapids on February 12, C B Higbee testified during cross examination that a Newberry campaign committee payroll looked like a million dollars. A Newberry worker said he saw large piles of money in Paul King’s office on a table in stacks of twenties fifties and hundreds.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Newberry Campaign Committee
C. B. Higbee
Higbee
Newberry
Paul King
Vance-Clark Corn Show A Big County Hit
The Vance-Clark corn show wrapped up after three days with profitable talks on corn cultivation. Visitors praised the exhibits as among the county’s best, premiums totaling 231 dollars awarded by Vance-Clark to top entrants. A highlight featured prize-cut displays by Peter J. Lax, the world’s champion grower, and talks by Mr. Lax.
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Vance-Clark Corn Show
Vance-Clark Company
Thetwimmera
Peter J. Lax
Crower
jLax 1
Katchy Koo charms audience in TriKappa charity show
The TriKappa Sorority presented Katchy Koo to benefit charity drawing a full house at the opera house. Roberta Lockridge led nine dancer colleagues in a graceful veil dance as the cast earned praise for fitting characters, singing, and flute dances culminating in Liberty Aflame. Trade skills of local women are outlined.
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Katchy-Koo
TriKappa
Mise
Roberta Lockridge
Lockridge
Ginkk
Dantes
Liberty
Railroad wage dispute shadows steel lines
Washington February 12 Secretary McA rthy conferred with Ball Directors Fin any in Hines office today to lay out Hines statement of the wage controversy. The president is unlikely to decide before Tuesday. The strike order for 100000 members of the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes went into effect Tuesday. Malloy said only granting demands can avert the walkout. Officials warn travel will become dangerous for the public once men quit. Wilson faces pressure. Hines opposed raises as roads return to private control March 1.
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Washington
Merty
Ball
Finany
Hines
Wilson
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Malloy
Pres. Wilson
Dimeult
Suffrage Leaders Embark On New Task
Chicago February 12 Strred by the thrill of victory suffrage leaders of America today sought two words to conquer Preliminary to the convention of the National American Woman's Suffrage Association plans for renewed campaign tactics and coordinated effort across states.
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Chicago
America
U S Banking Resources Reach Highest Figure
Washington reports total U S banking resources at 94500 million to congress. Comptroller Joma Bkelton Willams says paternal banks held 23 444000008, an increase of 11 582096006 since 1912. He notes one in six has an account and suggests foreign exchange relief by aiding European nations.
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United States
Joma Bkelton Willams
Congress
Irte
Williams Maid
Aix
Williams
French chamber elects Pagai Peret president
Paris reports Pagai Peret elected president of the French chamber of deputies succeeding Past Deschanel now France's president. In Washington the War Department mails 74 779 cards to next of kin of American soldiers buried in France about body repatriation. 74 770 replies received with 43 909 requesting return of bodies.
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Pagai Peret
Chamber of Deputies
Past Deschanel
France
Washington, D C
War Department
United States
Arata
Preach
Armisa
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