Congress Debates League Pact as Wilson Seeks Support
Washington February 17 senators and representatives debated the proposed League of Nations covenant. Leaders said open discussion would begin soon after Wilson’s February 26 meeting with foreign relations committees. Borah and Reed signaled opposition while supporters argue the time has come to assist weaker nations.
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Invention Suit Alleges Holt Tank Patents Damaged
In Springfield Illinois on February 17 a $10 million damages suit was filed in federal court against Holt Manufacturing of Peoria. Plaintiffs Charles Parady Belleville Anna McLathie St Louis Ferdinand Luther Belleville claim Parady invented a caterpillar tractor later used in world war caterpillar tanks and that Holt began using the invention before Parady secured a patent. The parties hold interests of one half for the woman and a quarter each for the others.
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Borden criticizes peace delays as troops wait
Paris report notes Prime Minister Borden condemning the slow path to peace while troops long to return home. Some Americans share the view, and Britons back their contingent demands. Stephen Picton cites obstacles and urges study of issues including former Austrian fragments and Bulgaria’s fate. The French seek peace but fear hasty, flawed conclusions.
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French aviation mission to tour the United States with five aces
The Associated Press reports a French aviation mission will depart March 1 for the United States to display French airplanes. Five fast machines will be sent, one with a closed cabin for American guests. Five noted French aces will pilot the planes on a route that includes New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New Orleans, with a return to New York, covering the legs by air.
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Political Error' is Henderson's View of Socialists' 1918 Stand
Paris report quotes Arthur Henderson, British Labour leader, arriving from Berne where he attended a Socialist conference. He says its success exceeded his hopes, says the conference did not fully endorse pacifist policies of French and English Labour, and labels Allied socialist failure to join Stockholm talks last year as political terror.
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Des Moines Capital to Start Sunday Morning Edition
The Des Moines Capital announces today it will begin a Sunday morning edition in early April, likely April 6. The announcement appears in the evening paper alongside notes on Holiday Nutmargarine.
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Spartacan Raids Hit Gelsenkirchen And Berlin
Spar tacan troops seized control of Gelsenkirchen driving out local forces. Doors blown in, banks warned, booty seized while raiders from Rattingen and Wattenscheid operated in the Westphalian mining city. In Nuremburg offices occupied amid protests against Bavarian army reorganization. Berlin arrests 80 radical conspirators to quell planned disturbances.
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Packing House Workers' 10 Percent Advance Award
Chicago Feb 17 Packinghouse employees receive a 10 percent wage advance by arbitrator Tudge Alschuler retroactive to Nov 10 The award also adds 2 1 2 cents an hour for workers under 21 earning less than 42 1 2 cents overtime after eight hours with time and a half and double time in some cases Applies to Armour Swift Morris Wilson and Cudahy plants nationwide The advance reflects cost of living gains with an estimated annual cost of 13 million dollars affecting about 5 000 workers
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Lands Opened to Entry in West for 3 Million Acres
The Associated Press reports Secretary Lane announced designation for entry of about 3,000,000 acres of public lands in the west. The lands include mineral lands in the lignite region of North Dakota and over 1,000,000 acres of dry-farming lands across Idaho, Montana, Oregon, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Nearly 1,000,000 acres are opened for stock raising in Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Wyoming.
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War department creates Hoboken effects bureau
Washington D C February 17 establish ment at Hoboken New Jersey of an effects bureau to receive from overseas the personal effects of deceased officers and men and distribute them to the proper relatives was announced by the war department inquiries regarding the personal effects of deceased soldiers should be addressed to The Effects Bureau Port of Embarkation Hoboken N J
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France Considers Allied Help to Ease War Burden
Paris reports France faces a 24 billion franc deficit in war costs, with total 182 billion francs expenses and 168 billion francs resources. Discussions in the chamber of deputies weigh a new division of war costs among Allies to ease France’s heavier burden.
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German cabinet accepts allied armistice terms at Weimar
Copenhagen reports that the German government accepted the allied terms for extending the armistice after a Sunday night meeting. London dispatches say the cabinet debated through Saturday night and then decided to accept unconditionally, hoping to influence talks at Treves.
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Mine Casualties in 1918 Coal Industry
Washington report cites 2576 coal miners killed in 1918 with Secretary Lane calling it the penalty paid by a peaceful industry during war. He praises miners for facing perils alongside soldiers and notes a reduction of 233 deaths from gas and dust explosions, while total fatalities were lower than in prior years.
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Washington, D. C
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Honor of Germany Must Stand Against Polish Imperialism
Basel Feb 17 Gustave Noske minister of defense in the German government defended Germanys stance toward Poland before the Weimar assembly saying the honor of Germany must be defended at all costs against Polish imperialism He added Germany regrets its inability to do more for the protection of its frontier and promised severe action under the law for those tied to the deaths of Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg
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Iowa Short Railroad Machinists Shortage Reported
The federal employment service weekly state that Illinois shows excess labor supply with surpluses in Hastet Joliet and Rockford while Chicago Peoria Rock Island and Springfield are near balance. Iowa logs a slight shortage of railroad machinists and a heavy surplus of laborers carpenters and factory workers. Denver schools largely reopen after weeklong strike by stationary engineers, nine of 24 remaining closed.
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Prices Must Come Down Says Redfield in U S Plan Outline
Washington February 17 4 President Wilson backs a price conference plan with W M Ritter to head the organization and six members on the commission one to be named by the railroad administration The plan aims to suggest price levels for government purchases without price fixing or compulsion and warns against social danger of factory closures while noting the plan is to publish a guide for buyers and sellers
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Blacks of Yank Force Welcomed Home in Chicago
The 370th United States infantry colored unit, known as the Eighth infantry of the Illinois National Guard, was welcomed back in Chicago. They earned a distinguished record in France as part of Gen George Mangin's fighting tenth army, battling Brandenbergers and Hussars from the Ailette canal to Belgium. A luncheon preceded speeches, music, and a parade before they departed for Camp Grant to be discharged.
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France
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Ailette Canal
Belgium
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Boy and Team Killed by Train Near Raymond Iowa
Tony Kraus 16 and the team he was driving to Raymond from a farm two miles south were killed when struck by a fast westbound Illinois Central train. Sheds blocked his view at a crossing west of the depot. the father followed about a mile behind. Tony, youngest Kraus son, had lived in Raymond about a year and was a Gilbertville Catholic church member. He is survived by his parents and two brothers, Niesk and Michael.
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Rotterdam Ships Bring 2,756 Troops and 1,588 Naval Casuals
The Rotterdam arrived from Briest with 2,756 troops including five battalion companies of the Bath infantry detachment of the 41st division. The Dante Alleghieris carried 1,588 troops and WA.8.S. Scorpion crew who were in Constantinople, plus 47 casual officers and men on the Sixada. An anti-red bill was introduced in Washington to punish urging resistance to law with five years hard labor or a $5,000 fine, with deportation after serving sentence.
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Three Children See Their Father Kill Mother Divorced
Des Moines report states William Wigby shot and killed his former wife Stella Higby at her home last night then died by suicide. Higby had been divorced a week and a party dispute with their eldest child is cited by neighbors as a motive. The bricklayer husband faced immediate tragedy and a fatal act.
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Stella Higby
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French Navy Loses Nine Ships in War Toll
Paris reports a published list of French naval losses totaling nine ships including four battleships four armed cruisers and one fast cruiser. The wartime tonnage loss estimates reach 110000 tons versus 150000 for Britain 75000 for Italy and 17560 for the United States. Bucharest Revolt Denied. Romanian press bureau denies revolution reports amid Havana cigar mention.
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Convent Abbess Reported Slain by Bolsheviki
Archangel reports circulated by allied intelligence allege Mother Raphelia abbess of the Shenkursk convent has been executed by Bolsheviks. Other rumors claim venting of the abbess and triumphant Bolsheviks spreading propaganda while allied forces ponder withdrawal or retention.
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New York Leads U S Army Draft by State Quotas
A War Department table shows New York supplied 67 864 men to the army, the highest among states, with Nevada last at 5 105. The total 3 757 624 includes overseas garrisons and Puerto Rico Hawaii Alaska and the Philippines. The figures cover draft voluntary enlistment and national guard contributions up to November 11.
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Lithuania Poland agree on German pullout tents occupy region
Berne reported that Lithuania and Poland reached an agreement for the Tenth German army to withdraw from Lithuania and the Polish army to occupy the vacated area. Polish forces were said to have already entered Volkovisk near Grodno.
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Poland
Volkovisk
Grodno
Delivery Time Notice For Courier Newspaper
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30. If you do not receive by that time due to carrier error or other cause, call 3330 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p.m.
Senator Owen Pleads for Soldiers Home Amid Brest Hardships
United States Senator Robert L. Owen of Oklahoma and his wife arrived aboard the Rotterdam after studying the American army's rebuilding in France. He said Brest is unfit for cattle, troops endure rain and mud for hours for food, and despondency and homesickness are widespread. He urged the Senate Military Affairs Committee to bring troops home quickly and to organize civil reintegration programs. He planned to inform Secretary Baker of conditions and praised efforts by officers to cope with difficulties.
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Oklahoma
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Portugal Moves to Restore Republic Authority in Oporto
Lisbon reports the republics authority is re established in Oporto after monarchist forces were dispersed or surrendered. Monarchist leader Pavia Couceiro was arrested per London dispatches noting Oportos capture and the January revolt centered in northern Portugal.
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Harding Called to Appear Before Ida County Grand Jury
Gov. W. L. Harding is subpoenaed to appear before the Ida county grand jury on February 18 as part of the Pete jury charge connected to Ernest Rathbun and his recent pardon for criminal assault. Lonng Edward Levy, noted engraver and scientist, dies suddenly in Philadelphia while famed for a photo chemical engraving process enabling halftone printing directly from stereotype plates.
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