Mayer Denies Offering Packers Berth 10
Levy Mayer, counsel for J. Ogden Armour, denied he offered employment to Francis J. Heney amid questions at the senate agriculture committee. A telegram from Frank Walsh denying any offer was read, with Mayer calling Heney dishonest. The hearing touched on packers, public trust, and possible improper conduct within the meat industry.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Levy Mayer
J. Ogden Armour
Senate Agriculture Committee
Francis J. Heney
Frank P. Walsh
Heney
Heaney
Mayer
Walsh
St. Louis
Mayet
Mr. Heney
Chicago
Wilson
Federal Trade Commission
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Louis D. Hall
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Hall
Voice returns to shell shocked soldier after poker game
Pittsburgh dispatch reports Col. Thomas S. Arbuthnot saying a soldier who lost speech due to shell shock regained it during a poker game. He had just returned from France and told friends that the moment of recovery followed the game. The account includes interjections during the tale.
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Pittsburgh
Bient
Thomas S. Arbuthnot
Pittchase Hospital
France
Arbuthnot
Mayer Babcock
All-Ireland labor conference backs 44-hour week and wage rise
Dublin reports the all-Ireland labor conference adopted a program demanding a 44-hour week and wages up 150 percent over prewar rates with a 50 shillings minimum weekly. Unions to decide by March 1, with support pledged for Belfast strikers. London delegates discuss improving labor relations and working hours amid sizable worker meetings.
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Associated Press
Dublin
all-Ireland
National Executive Committee
Belfast
London
Baron Balfour of
Burleigh
W. A. Appleton
General Federation of Trades Unions
Cooke
The
Engineers' Union
Wilson Gone Peace Conference Debates Loom
Paris February 10 reports indicate several peace conference commissions prepared to report important projects to the assembly soon after the society of nations commission wraps. The conference, with leaders away for brief absences, plans to discuss topics in a potentially slower session yet expect lively debates to fill time.
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Associated Press
Paris
Commission
Society of Nations
Lof
Wilson
Orlando
Tuly
Llord George
Great Britain
Rest Period Demands For Peace Conference
In Berne, Switzerland, delegates at a socialist conference urged the Paris peace talks to adopt an eight hour day with a 36 hour weekly rest period, accident and unemployment insurance, ban on night work for women, and a six hour day for youths 15 to 18. The measures would be proposed for inclusion in an international peace accord.
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Associated Press
Berne
Switzerland
Peace Conference
Seattle Strike Called Off Late Today Amid Turmoil
Seattle officials announced the general strike was ended this afternoon with sympathetic actions dropped. unions resumed work in most sectors while streetcars and services recovered. Meanwhile in Tacoma and Butte, tensions lingered as federal and military authorities weighed wage disputes and potential martial law actions.
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Associated Press
Tacoma
Wash
Central Labor Council
Peace Envoy Credentials Unvised at Early Conference
Paris reports the peace conference credential committee delaying examination while delegates arrive. Rumors claim objections may be lodged against some seated delegates. Leaders express confidence in the status of those present and aim to avoid conflicts that could disrupt negotiations.
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Associated Press
Paris
Peace Conference Commission On
French Lovers Favor Americans In Paris Poll
Paris observers publish letters from Parisian women who prefer American husbands. They cite patriotic reasons and praise the American’s breezy humor, gentlemanly manners, and ease in courtship. Some critique French lovers for talkativeness and fashion, noting debates over shaving and even American spectacles.
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Paris
Associated Press
Hood
Spees
Deportation of 44 IWW Leaders from West to Atlantic Port
Chicago January mob fears fade as 44 Industrial Workers of the World members are transported under heavy guard toward an Atlantic port for deportation. Among them are leaders from Seattle involved in the general strike that paralyzed the city. Federal immigration officers coordinated the withdrawal to prevent mob action in Butte and Helena. One Finnish wife accompanies the party. several are alien convicts slated for deportation. The government cites a year of covert activity screening aliens linked to IWW.
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Chileago
Industrial Workers of the World
Chicago
Atlantic
Seattle
United States Immigration Service
Panitic
A. DO. H. Jackson
Seattie
Immigration Service
Butte
Mont
W. W
Helena
Raim
Jie
Spokana
Spokane
United States
Tyne
Nime Ole
Atlantic Ocean
Golsheviki
O. K
Washington
Secre
Labor
Wilson
Ann
Wills Island
Gee
New York
Berlin mob clashes leave several dead in teatal outbreak
Zurich reports Spartacan disorders of grave nature in Berlin Saturday evening. Soldiers and sailors commanded by former Chief of Police Eichhorn occupy Alexanderplatz as government troops fire on them. Eight killed and 40 wounded. London tally notes six slain and 14 wounded in repeated encounters with Berlin troops. Order restored as troops withdraw.
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Zurich
Berlin
Eichhorn
Alexanderplatz
London
Severer Terms in Longer Truce Reported
The supreme war council reportedly decided to impose stricter conditions on Germany for renewing the armistice and to tighten denazification and demobilization controls. Details were expected to be finalized at today’s council session. Felix Frankfurter announced his resignation as assistant to the secretary of labor and chairman of the war labor policies board.
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Havas
Supreme War Council
Germany
Felix Frankfurter
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Secretary of Labor
War Labor Policies Board
Allies Demand Release of German Prisoners at Socialist Conference
At Berne the international Socialist conference debated Alsace Lorraine and a resolution to return allied prisoners while German prisoners in France and Belgium should be released. Oscar Wels clashed with Kurt Wisner over German ill treatment of French captives. Camille Huysmans urged broader inquiry. Viscount Grey reportedly blinded, using Braille. an ad mentions Diamond Joe Cigars.
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Associated Press
Berne
International Socialist Conference
Alsure-Lorraine
Oscar Wels
Kurt Wisner
Herr Eisner
Pierre Renaudel
Herr Wels
France
Belgium
Premier Eisner
Germany
Munich
Camille, Huysmans
Conference
Rus
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Omsk Accepts Japanese Help Amid Siberia Crisis
Reports from Omsk say the Russian government under Admiral Kolchak has accepted a Japanese offer of manpower money and army support to resolve the Bolshevik issue in exchange for iron and coal concessions in the Primakur district. Alarm grows over possible Allied withdrawal from Siberia before spring.
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Japan
Wn Iron and Coal
Priauiur
Siberia
Rualors
Kolchak Weads
Omak
Kolchak
European
Russia
Omsk
Princes Islands
Lia
Priamur
Ane
Butte Soldiers Protect Miners From Strikes In Montana
Strikers objecting to a $1 daily wage cut and opposing the rustling card system were blocked at the mine approach by U S soldiers. Discharged veterans in uniform were among pickets ordered to quit wearing uniforms. Car crews were barred from leaving barns until union drivers were called. Major A M Jones and 44th Infantry patrolled as unions and security forces clashed over work access. No violence reported. one woman was detained after a hall incident involving German songs.
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Associated Press
Butte
Mont
Dutte
Thavenet
A. M. Jones
44Th
United States Infantry
Maj. Jones
John Gillis
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Orphan Girl Traded for Cow and Cash
Marietta Georgia February 10 Investigation into charges that Mrs Naomi Campbell head of an orphans home traded a girl in mate for thirty dollars and a cow began today. Mrs Campbell denied all charges regarding the disposition of the orphan and ill treatment of others under her care.
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Associated Press
Marietta, Ga
Naomi ¥. Campbell
Dorsey
Campbell
Senators vote against federal woman suffrage amendment
In Washington on February 1 the senate defeated the house resolution for submitting a federal constitution amendment for woman suffrage. The vote was 55 to 29, short of the required two thirds, ending the session’s last test. Leaders vow to continue the fight in the next Congress.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
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Luxury Wear Taxes Abolished If Kitchin Lodge Win
Chairman Kitchin stated that after President Wilson signs the war revenue bill he will introduce a resolution to repeal the luxury tax on wearing apparel. Senator Lodge led a preliminary protest against the 10 percent semi luxury tax, calling it excessive and unnecessary.
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Kitchin
Lodge
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Home Ways and Means
Wilson
Senate
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Shell Shack
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Irioh Labor Assembly
Seattle ST
IKE
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Mect
Pacific District Council of Boilermakers
Fortland
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Weot
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Feader
Deover
Neons
Beyer Uuccis
Ellis Tstand
Anur
Mills Island
Department of Justice
Teg Tangle
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Wavana Cigar
Viscount Grey
Daily Mail
Diamond Joe
Harvester
Tavana
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