Showdown 3 Dues in Wage Dispute with A R Workers
Washington authorities prepare for a critical wage conference tomorrow as Director General Hines meets the chief executives of 14 railroad unions. About 1,000,600 employees await a decision that could trigger unauthorized walkouts if demands are denied. Officials fear a cross-union crisis and possible broader labor action.
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Whey
Department of Labor
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers
New York
Brotherhood
Groundhog Day outlook and late thaw in Iowa
The groundhog is said to determine if winter ends soon or continues. Sky over northeastern Iowa remained cloudy at noon with freezing temperatures and a northwesterly wind. Snow from last November persists, with little thaw.
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Iowa
Railroads Losses Hit 700 Million Under Federal Control
Washington reports that railroads Pullman lines express companies and waterways under federal control cost the nation about 700 million since takeover two years ago. The railroad administration shows a 594.2 million operating loss over the period with 111.5 million loss in November and December tied to the coal strike.
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Washington, D. C
Railroad Administration
Pullman Lines
Waterways
Express
Coal Operators Press Wage Dispute Facts in Hearing
The operators, at the wage dispute hearings in Washington, present payroll data from 114 central competitive mines to show miners earnings, irregular work, and losses from not working. They also provide figures on wages hours working conditions safety, profits, and hiring costs in mining communities.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Ralph Crews
Frank
Red Cross Supplies on Way to Relieve Vienna Budapest
Two American Red Cross trains valued at 586 600 left Paris for Vienna and Budapest carrying clothing surgical dressings drugs condensed milk flour and other foods Also 30000 needles 35006 smaller needles with 20098 spools of thread were in the allotment valuing relief efforts.
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Associated Prose
Paris
American Red Cross
Vienna
Budapest
Newberry Campaign Chief Used Moving Pictures in 1918 Bid
Federal prosecutors detail a Michigan 1918 campaign to secure United States Senate for John S Newberry. They accuse Cody and King of orchestrating ads including moving picture reels and newspaperspace across Michigan to influence voters and enlist Navy support.
Chicago Belle Found to Be Girl Cashier With Account Shortage
Chicago reports a socialite dubbed Monda Rose, known as a saddle horse owner and roadster, is wanted after police identify her as Ross Schwellburg, a leather firm cashier with $10,000 short in accounts. She allegedly entertained lavishly, lived in an expensive apartment, while her mother worked in a box factory to support her.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Monda Rose
Ross Schwellburg
Lving Slone
Department of Justice holds closed price fixing talks
Washington February 2 The Department of Justice met with clothing industry representatives to discuss profit sharing and price reductions in men’s apparel. Attorney General Palmer ordered no promissory announcements until a definite agreement is reached, emphasizing caution about public promises before all parties fulfill the plan.
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Palmer
Fifth murder in four days shocks Cleveland area
Cleveland police sought a man in a United States Navy uniform as a suspect in the slaying of Frances Altman 22 a Philadelphia or Paterson N J chorus girl and burlesque performer known as Mrs Frances Altman Stockwell She was last seen alive Saturday night in the city.
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United States Navy
Frances Altmah
Philadelphia
Paterson
N. J
Frances Altman Stockwell
Record of Severe 2+Hour Earthquake Across U S
AP report from Washington and Cambridge details a very severe earthquake lasting over two hours recorded by Georgetown University seismograph with shocks between 3200 and 3800 miles away. Harvard station logged what appeared to be a double quake with a second event peak around 8:26.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Georgetown University
Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
Jay Backus Woodworth
Oldtime Pugilist Dies in Ottawa City
Onetime English lightweight contender Jel O Connell died at his Ottawa home from pneumonia. His last fight was five years ago. He was 0 years old. Also mentions unrelated ads for America’s Favorite Smoke, San Felles and BE! Verso Clears.
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Associated Prose
Ottawa
Jel O' Connell
O'Connell
America
Death rate in United States hits record in 1918
Census Bureau figures show 1,471,367 deaths in 1918, a rate of 18 per 1,000. Influenza and pneumonia caused 477,467 deaths, over 32 percent, with 380,995 in the last four months. Other leading causes include heart disease, tuberculosis, nephritis, Wright’s disease and cancer.
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Associated
Washington, D. C
United States
Census Bureau
Wright
Peace Sealed Between Estonia and Russian Soviets
A wireless dispatch from Moscow reports that peace has been definitively concluded between Estonia and the Russian Soviet government. The same day Polish forces halt war preparations, with Bolshevik delegates claiming Poland abandoned plans to attack Moscow and Petrograd.
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London
Esthonia
Moscow
Dorpat
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Russia
Petrograd
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Esthania
Trousers classed as vehicle when used to carry liquor
Chicago February 2 The United States district court will decide if trousers used to carry liquor from a hip pocket are a vehicle under the dry law. Charles N Thomas president of Commonwealth Trust & Securities faces seizure and sale if the garment is deemed a conveyance. He was arrested Saturday night in a cabaret after producing liquor for himself and three companions. He remains jailed without bail awaiting a U S commissioner appearance. The ruling could affect hip pocket flasks nationwide.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United States District Court
Charles N. Thomas
Chimpee Bank
Thomas
Federal Prohibition
United States
Commonwealth Trust & Securities Company
Three Defendants Go to Trial in Arizona Kidnapping Case
Tombstone Arizona February two three men of the 210 accused in the deportation of 1186 striking copper miners and sympathizers from Bisbee to New Mexico on July twelve 1917 faced trial in Zochise county court. Fred Sandtner and James Boyd mine shaft bosses and Phil Torrens Bisbee meat dealer were the first defendants to stand before the state court.
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Associated Press
Tombstone
Ariz
Bisbee
New Mexico
Zochise
Fred Sandtner
James Boyd
Warren
Phil Torren
Flu cases fall in Chicago as deaths stay high
Chicago reports 458 new influenza cases in the last 24 hours amid a steady death toll of 91. Pneumonia fatalities rise with 167 more deaths, and 241 new flu cases are noted.
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Chicago
Figures in Most Amazing Triangle Will Enter U S
Mrs Cora M Spiker of Baltimore traveled to Ellis Island to complete formalities for the admission of Miss Emily Knowles and her baby. The couple’s lientish war worker status and allied names appear with a $1000 liberty bond deposited for a three month stay in care of Mr and Mrs William Battersby of Fall River Mass.
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Cora M. Spiker
Baltimore
Ellis Island
Emily Knowles
Spiker
Perley R. Spiker
England
Women's Auxiliary Service
Guy
Leutenant
Miss Knowles
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Department of Labor
William_ K. Battersby
Fall River
Mass
Judge Williams III Struck by Paralysis at Home
Judge John B Williams III of Waerley, age 64, suffered a paralysis attack at his home on Fourth Street West around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, affecting speech and right-side movement. Physicians report fever down and progressing toward recovery with good mental faculties intact. Judge Williams, elevated to the district bench last July, has long been active in equity cases and injunction actions and is noted for abstemious habits and outdoor recreation.
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James G. Clark
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Waerley
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Bolshevik Army Ordered Into General Labor Roles
Washington February 3 The Russian Bolshevik army has been ordered into general labor activities under a decree issued by Lenin January 15 and received by the state department. The army will cut and straighten timber for railroads and factories and help organize transport facilities and building operations while assisting farmers. A revolutionary council will head the army and supersede local Soviet authorities in Soviet territory.
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Washington, D. C
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State Department
Soviet Defense Council
Revolutionary Council
Temporal Authority Is Essential in Case of Sultan of Turkey
Emir Ali the Indian privy counselor in Bengal argues that temporal authority is essential for the sultan of Turkey and that he should be allowed to remain in Constantinople as a vassal of the faithful. He warns that driving Turks from Constantinople would fuel religious fanaticism and provoke bitter resentment across Musselman countries.
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Associated Press
London
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India
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Defendants in Newberry Case Struck by Flu Outbreak
In Grand Rapids Michigan on February 2 a flu outbreak hit the Newberry election conspiracy trial with about a dozen defendants unable to appear. Jurors remained free from illness so far and court was not delayed. Frank C. Dailey prepared to open for the prosecution at 2 p m.
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Mitch
Newberry
John S. Newberry
Frank C. Dailey
Engagement Announcement Ties Monaco Ruling Duchess to Polignac
In Aris on February 2 an engagement is announced between the Duchess de Valentinois and Count Pierre de Polignac, son of Prince Max de Polignac. The duchess, adopted daughter of Prince Louis of Monaco since May 1918, has full rights to Monaco’s throne and her marriage will not affect her status. Holiday Notmargarian. The brand that equals Butter.
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Duchess de Valentinois
Pierre de Polignac
Max de Polignac
Prince Louis of Monaco
Prince of Monaco
Bolshevik Plan to Attack Warsaw Reported
Warsaw officials say bolshevik troops massed north of the Dyina River were checked by Polish counterattacks. Military authorities believe Soviet efforts to assemble forces along Lithuanian and white Russian fronts aim at a spring assault on Warsaw.
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Associated Press
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Dyina River
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Bodies of Crew Recovered Near Jekyll Island
Four of five sailors' bodies washed ashore on Jekyll Island near Savannah. The unidentified wreckage suggests the ocean going tug Fortune, carrying 14 to 20 crew, was involved. Fortune under charter to North American Steamship, commanded by Capt J E Gwen, last heard from January 28 leaving Newport News for Miami.
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Jekyl Island
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New York
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Cabinet reshuffle brings Glass to Treasury post
Washington announces rapid cabinet changes with Carter Glass sworn in as secretary of the treasury and David Franklin Houston becoming secretary of agriculture alongside Edwin Meredith succeeding Houston. Meredith, editor of Successful Farming, leads the department and serves as a Chicago Fed director.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Carter Glass
Department of Agriculture
Houston
Meredith
Agricultural Department
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Chicago Federal Reserve Bank
Treasury Department
Glass
Willam G. McAdoo
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Delayed Courier Paper Delivery Guidance
The notice instructs customers that The Courier should arrive before 3 30. If not received by then due to carrier error or other cause, call 8330 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls should be placed before 6 30 p.m.
Lodge Moves to Open Debate on Peace Treaty
Republican leaders plan to suspend rules to take up the Lodge reservations linked to the League covenant. Democrats aim to reopen debate next week, with possible two thirds or simple majority votes depending on motion form. Senate discussion follows surprise announcement and uncertain attendance.
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Lodge
Democratic Landers
Jenders
Marshall
Loflze
Lodee
Ashurst
Dancerat
Arizona
Lodse
Rural Mail Carriers Seek 60 Percent Wage Increase
Washington February 2 Rural mail carriers resigning at 50 a day. W D Brown for the National Rural Mail Carriers association urged the senate postal committee for a permanent 60 percent raise over base pay of 1200 yearly, minimum 3920, costing about 73000000 annually. He said carriers earn less than farm laborers. Chairman Townsend skeptical until salary reclassification report.
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Washington, D.C
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National Rural Mail Carriers’ Association
Senate Postal Committee
Brown
Townsend
Michigan
Treasury
Congress
Joint Committee On
Seal Pelts Bring High Averages at Midwinter Sale
In St Louis on February 2 the first 5 000 Alaskan seal pelts from Pribilof rookeries sold at the international exchange sale averaged 250 dollars each. It is estimated 9 000 skins will fetch about 1 394 000 and all will be sold within a day. Prices match those from last fall.
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Pribilof Islands
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