Poindexter Opposes League Entry in Senate Address
Washington February 19 Senator Poindexter Republican of Washington warned that United States entry into a proposed league of nations would surrender American rights and sovereignty abandon the Monroe doctrine and threaten constitutional government. He called the league a colossal burden and a fertile seed of war likening its draft to a soviet model, urging a public vote before ratification to preserve independence.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
League of Nations
Senate
League
Poindexter
Washington
United States
Russia
America
Mr. Poindexter
RUSS REGIMES REJECT MEETING WITH BOLSHEVIKS
Washington February 19 The Siberian Archangel and Southern Russia governments rejected a Paris peace conference offer to meet Bolsheviks and other Russian factions at Princes Island They said they accept allied aid to pacify Russia but cannot reconcile with the Bolsheviks denounced as traitors and fomenters of anarchy.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Princes Island
Paris
Siberia
Archangel
Russia
Bakhmeteff
January U S exports set record at 623 million
The Commerce Department announced January exports valued at 623 million dollars, surpassing any prior month. It compared with 505 million in January 1918 and 566 million in December 1918, with seven months totaling 3.798 billion versus 3.45 billion a year earlier.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Department of Commerce
Noted American Banker-Diplomat Has Heart Attack
Myron T. Herrick, 65, of Cleveland, Ohio, is seriously ill at the Hotel Huntington in Pasadena, Cal. He reportedly suffered a heart attack triggered by the sudden death of his friend Howard T. Hells of Cleveland. Herrick was Ohio governor from 1908 to 1910 and again 1912 to 1914, later served as ambassador to France, and was ex-president of the American Bankers' Association.
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Myron T. Herrick
Cleveland
Ohio
Huntington
Pasadena
Cal
Howard T. Hells
Adriatic Claims Bet Compromise Settlement Plan
Paris court reports the Adriatic territorial claims by Jugoslovs were tentatively sent to a commission while Bulgaria and Austria Hungary matters go to a special panel. Italian objection cites preexisting 1918 treaties, backed by Clemenceau, with a compromise proposed by Balfour to reserve the Adriatic issue. Italian press condemns Jugoslovs asking Wilson arbitration. Pilsudski resigns as chief of Polish state. Holiday Nutmargaring butter ad.
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Paris
Adriatic
Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
Havas
Baron Sonnino
Italy
France
Great Britain
Clemenceau
A. J. Balfour
Bulgaria
Higher Economic Council
Ip I
Etienne Clemenel
Commerce
Louis l L. Sots
Finance
Louis Loucheur
Epoca
Rome
Wilson
Corriere d'Italia
America
Army of 179000 in Senate Bill in Lower House
Washington February 19 The peace time army for the coming year is fixed at 174 000 under a Senate bill sent to conference after passage in the House. The House refused War Department requests for a larger establishment, adopting the annual army appropriation bill at 1 070 000 00 for the next fiscal year. Conferees will consider only House amendments fixing enlistment at one year and pay at 20 dollars a month. The Senate passage of the temporary army bill is doubtful in this session.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Senate
House
War Department
Independent Packers Weigh Export Association Link
In Chicago on February 19 a meeting of about 70 packing firms explored forming an export association to challenge the big five in foreign markets. Frederic F. Snyder of the Food Administration urged independents to organize under Webb-Pomerone law as the meat division nears reorganization, with Charles Herrick of Bramas Packing Co. named permanent chairman as sentiment favors an association.
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Chicago
UW 8S
Summons
The
Food Administration
Frederic F. Snyder
Lboston
Meat Division
Charles ©. Herritk
Bramas Packing Company
Mrs Roosevelt Visits Quentin Roosevelt Grave in France
Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt and her son Lieut. Col. Theodore Roosevelt Jr visited the grave of Quentin Roosevelt near Fore-on-Tardenois in France placing flowers on the simple monument. Locals take care of the grave as residents tend its surrounding area.
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Associated Press
Paris
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Prave
Liant
Quentin Roosevelt
Fore-on-Tardenois
German Assembly Uproar As Erzberger Defends Armistice
Weimar reports show Jas Erzberger of the armistice commission held the center of the stage in a noisy session. He rebutted a critic, asserted that Prince Maximilian of Baden approached the Entente due to military pressure, and named von Hindenburg as directing the initial terms. The assembly cheered him, despite protests from Vogler and conservatives.
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Weimar
Jas Irzberger
German Armistice Commission
National Assembly
Delegata Vogler
German People
Maximilian of
Baden
Hindenburg
Marshal von Hindenburg
Eroberger
Herr Erzberger
Herr Vogler
House
Fehrenbach
Basel
Mathias Erazberger
Wilson
Werej J
President Wilson May Welcome From George Washington
Boston reports plans to free President Wilson by wireless phone as he nears port aboard the George Washington. Maj Veltenheimer and radio labs arrange equipment for a greeting at Boston, possibly reaching 730 miles, with arrival expected Sunday night and a Monday Boston address on the league of nations.
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President Wilson
George Washington
Army
Maj
Foster Y Veitenheilmer
Northeastern
Andrew J. Peters
Veltenheimer
Westerheimer
Washington, D. C
White House
Boston Harbor
Wilson
League of Nations
Congress
Washington
Tumulty
Soldier Home From France Shoots Self In Cedar Rapids Bar
Robert H. Aldrich, 4th discharged soldier living near Anamosa, killed himself in Belden Hill's cigar store in Belden Hill Cedar Rapids shortly after 9 am. He had just been discharged at Camp Dodge and arrived in the city last night. He went overseas in September and returned from France in January. No motive is known.
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Cedar Ravids
Robert H. Aldrich
Anamosa
Belden Hill
Camp Dodge
France
Polish Election Tends to U S Lines in Poland Vote
Washington reports from the Polish bureau say American election methods and machinery were used in Poland’s recent national elections. Premier Paderewski and his wife were unable to vote due to insufficient residence. Mexican imports from the southern republic continue rising despite embargoes, the commerce department informed the senate committee.
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Washington, D. C
Poland
Warsaw
Paderewski
OTF
Republic
Ile Commerce Department
Senate Commercee Committee
Ransiell
Louisiana
Simonds Decorated at Paris Dinner
At a diner in Arele Volnay Paris on February 19 General Dawes and writer Frank J Simonds were both awarded the Legion of Honor by Clemente during Herbert Hoover's address. Dawes received commander rank and Simonds knight rank for war writings and service. Simonds contributed articles to the Evening Courier and Reporter during the war.
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Arele Volnay
Herbert Hoover
International Belief Organization
Commerce
Clemente
Gene
Charles G. Dawes
American Purchasing Service
Legion of Honor
Frank J. Simonds
New York
Courtmartial near for two Navy officers in graft case
Washington February reports say a courtmartial for two naval officers in the third naval district is ordered after investigators found sufficient evidence of bribery. One case involves a $1000 bribe to pass an unqualified applicant. another concerns a $400 bribe to secure a detail keeping an applicant at home. Secretary Daniels notes alleged irregularities may be exaggerated in financial reports. Discharges in the district are temporarily suspended pending record-by-record reviews. Investigations continue into graft tied to Lieut Benjamin Davis’s medical case in New York.
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Washington
Tria
Third Naval District
Daniels
Woo
Naval
Oller
New York
Avery
Third District
Frobe
Perrorisi
Lieut
Benjamin Davis
Germany urged to join league of nations debate
Berlin reports show German press divided over the Paris peace plan for a league of nations. Some papers oppose any league involvement while Prof. Schuecking advocates Germany joining with modifications to protect vital interests and insists on urgent changes to statutes. He favors an international bureau over the Paris executive council.
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Associated Press
Berlin
League of Nations
Paris
Germany
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Rich Woman Seeks Shorter Name For Ease of Signing
Mrs. Mollia Netcher Neuberger, Boston business owner famed as one of the citys wealthiest women, plans to change her name to Molla Netcher Newbury. Her attorney says the long name is signed many times daily, a shorter name would simplify business transactions.
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Chicago
Med
Moliia Netcher Neuberger
Boston Storm
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Lccause
PARDON GLERK TO GOVERNOR HEARD BY GRAND JURY
Two witnesses testified before the Idaho county grand jury examining perjury charges tied to Ernest Rathbun pardoned by the governor after a criminal assault conviction. Charles W. Wilt, secretary to the governor, and Mrs. Imma K. Blaise, pardon clerk, described the pardon process and minutes of the governor's office.
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Associated Press
Idu Grove
Witt
Young
Rathbun
Paris
Georges” Clem
France
M. Clemenceau
French Premier Clemenceau Shot in Shoulder
Reports from Paris indicate Prime Minister Clemenceau was struck in the right shoulder by a bullet. Doctors said the wound cavitated without visceral damage and that his general and local condition is excellent. The assailant Cottin admitted responsibility and was detained after a crowd beat him. London reports say Clemenceau will be up in a day or so.
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Clemenceau
Associated Press
Goursat
Altho
Premier Clemenceau
Emile Cottin
Greil
Montreuse
Paris
Keb
Juaubri, Gosset and
Couissere
London
Cottin
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
U S Will Not Permit Invasion of Nicaragua
Washington reports official information on tensions near Nicaragua as Costa Rican troops mass on the border. The United States says it will not permit an invasion by Costa Rica or any Central American power and does not expect to send troops. A few warships in southern waters would be used if needed.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Central America
Costa Rica
United States
Nicaragua
250000 Siberian Prisoners May Be Released If Allies Consent
Stockholm reports I N Morris American minister conveyed a Siberian government proposal to the peace conference. Sweden would oversee the immediate return of over 250,000 prisoners via Vladivostok and asks that tonnage and food supplies be provided to enable the transfer.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Lis
I. N. Morris
Swedish For Sign Office
Sweden
America
Vladivostok
Abdication Demanded From Former Emperor Charles
Vienna report states President Seitz said the German Austrian republic is thinly established and the Hapsburg dynasty is past. He urged the formal abdication of Emperor Charles who has withdrawn from government but not abdicated amid ongoing political change. An unrelated Havana ad promotes Verso Clear at 2 for 26 cents.
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Charles
Associated Press
Vienna
Seitz
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