Waterloo's First Midwinter Auto Show Opens
Waterloo hosts its first midwinter automobile show at the Forum with a downtown parade, displays of more than a hundred cars, trucks, and locomotives, and special concerts planned for Washington's Birthday. The event features polished booths, festive decorations, and police patrols to ensure order during crowds.
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United States
Tilingis Central Band
France
U.S. War l Department
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Chicago
George Weilein
Washington
Sycamore Street
Wlaventh Street
Linden Street
Spanish Cabinet Resigns Over Bills Denied
The Spanish ministry resigned after failing to secure parliamentary support to pass appropriations and raise railroad rates. King Alfonso XIII called parliamentary leaders into consultation as public opinion favored keeping the cabinet in power.
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Madrid
Alfonso I
Loendon
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Shippers suffer losses as Buenos Aires strike cripples cargo
The Mihanovich Steamship Co crews strike in Buenos Aires paralyzes Argentine coast and River Plate ports since last Saturday. Shippers report heavy losses as perishables spoil and shipments halt while the company seeks government intervention.
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Buenos Aires
Associated Press
Mihanovich Steamship Bouprary
No Secret Pacts for U.S. Davis Asserts at Oxford Club
U.S. Ambassador John W. Davis told the Oxford University British American Club that American treaty making is open and public. He explained the U S system allows free debate and checks and balances, denying any secret or binding pacts in law or morals.
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Oxford
England
John W. Davis
Oxford University
United States
Senate
Horthy Reported Named Regent of Hungary
Basel February 21 Associated Press reports Admiral Nicholas Horthy, former Austro Hungarian navy commander, named regent by Hungary's national assembly. Apponyi urged a strong ruler like Horthy. Allies reportedly favor him amid Budapest politics and post war turmoil.
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Hungary
Associated Press
Basel
Nicholas Horthy
National Assembly
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Albert Apponyi
Paris
Budapest
Bela Kun
Wilson Note to Allied Council Delays and Turmoil In Europe
Paris reports a Wilson note to the supreme allied council remains pending while Curzon and Wallace advocate cautious action. President Wilson waited weeks before a softer approach failed to pacify officials in Downing Street. Millerand in London outlines policy as talks on the Adriatic and Turkey proceed amid telegrams from Washington.
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Paris
John W. Davis
Great Britain
London
Wilson
Supreme Allied Council
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Echo de Paris
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Council
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Washington
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Hugh D. Wallace
France
Supreme Council
Belgrade
Turkey
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Downing Street
Atlantic
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Orient
Asia Minor
Washington, D. C
United States
Polk
White House
Minotto Denies Caillaux Spy Claim
James Minotto, freed after internment as an alien enemy, rejects ex-Premier Caillaux’s Paris trial claim that he was a German spy. He calls the story baseless, notes he has dropped his title, and now works for a Chicago exporting firm.
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Chicago
James Minotto
Louis F. Swift
Joseph Caillaux
Paris
Minotto
Ceulaux
South America
Fort Ogrethorne
Nomat
Poisoned stuffed olives prompt multi-state recall
Chicago officials warn that ripa stuffed "Pimento olives" tainted with botulinus bacteria were shipped from a Chicago wholesaler to 62 towns across eight states. Fifteen dozen bottles are in Illinois stores. three California brands Batavia Ferndell Richelieu are named but packed labels omit the California packer.
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Sala
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Kalispell
Mont
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Batavia
Ferndell
Richelieu
Baggageman Named Slayer of Booze in Wisconsin
A warrant for manslaughter in the first degree is issued for Frank Bouchard a Chicago baggageman accused of delivering wine and whisky made with wood alcohol to a party in Elroy Wisconsin last Saturday night. The poison killed Mrs Nellie Wand church organist and Raymond Hart son of the Elroy bank president. Bouchard is reported to be in Chicago under federal surveillance with a Velstead Act arrest warrant.
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Associated Press
Elroy
Wis
Frank Bouchard
Chicago
Nellie Wand
Raymond Hart
Elroy Bank
Bouchard
Germans Gather Evidence On War Violators In Civilized War
Berlin reports preliminary proceedings have begun against several Germans accused of war law violations. Dr. Schiffer, justice minister, said cases will be tried at Leipsiz by seven judges in individual trials. He stressed punishment for the truly guilty as an affair of honor, while noting the government acts under an ordered state’s justice.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Dr. Schiffer
Zwoeller Blatt
Leipsiz
Return of Roads Won't Halt Wage Parley Efforts
Washington February 21 railroad labor leaders met the White House to protest the rail road bill and seek retroactive wage protections. The railroad administration pledged March 1 road return would not disrupt wage talks, and suggested continued use of boards of adjustment. Carter to resume as Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen president. Hines reorganizes leadership as operations divisions end March 1.
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Railroad Administration
Hines
C. §. Lake
J. A. Frank Hines
Mr. Hines
Railroad Boards of Adjustment
W. T. Tyler
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Burlington
Chicago
Hale Holden
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Colorado & Southern Railway
Fort Worth
Girl, 12, Found Slain in Springfield Shed
Police and detectives hunt the slayer of Virginia Walker a 12 year old found dead in a shed at the Somers Creamery Co plant near her home. She had been assaulted and died after several hours. Her failure to return prompted the search.
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Springfield
Mass
Virginia Walker
Somers, Creamery Co
Armour Institute to Erect $25 Million Buildings in Chicago
The Armour Institute of Technology announced plans for new buildings costing 25 million dollars. A new site of 80 acres would be purchased as part of the project.
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Chicago
Armour. Institute of Technology Today
Weather outlook for Washington region this week
Weather predictions for the week beginning Monday cover the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys with unsettled conditions early. Temperatures rise on Monday and stay normal to above thereafter, with likely snow around Friday.
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Washington, D. C
Mississippi
Missouri
U S Deaths Honor France Certificates to Next of Kin
About 18 409 French memorial certificates will be presented to the next of kin of Americans who died in World War I. The American Legion national HQ in Indianapolis will supervise ceremonies nationwide on George Washington's birthday. The honor roll lists 107062 soldiers 800 sailors and 8057 marines.
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Indianapolis
Ind
American Legion
Legion
France
America
George Washington
Marine Corps
Marines
President discloses tentative U S reparation plan at Paris
Washington reports President Wiran told the senate he entered a tentative agreement with Paris. The pact would have the United States credit the reparations fund by the difference between merchant tonnage loss and seized German ships value, with title remaining U S. Congress would vote, and the ships would join a common pool after indemnifying losses.
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Senate
Paris
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Congress
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Peales
Britain
Congtess
Revenue Bureau Warns Public Of Alleged Income Tax Experts
The Internal Revenue Bureau warned citizens to verify qualifications of people posing as income tax experts. Officials noted some ex-employees use past bureau ties to solicit business and overstate expertise. Every taxpayer is assured a square deal based on law and facts with no outside influence allowed.
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Washington, D. C
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Chicago Tribune
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Bureau
Internal Revenue
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Body of Yank Hero Refused Handling by Brooklyn Embalmers
Mrs. A. W. Devere of Chicago brings home her Marine son killed in action from France. She sought removal from the Brooklyn steamship pier to Pennsylvania Station but found only one undertaker willing to move the coffin for four dollars. With no funds left, the Knights of Columbus arranged transport to the train and a flag was placed on the coffin by the order.
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A. W. Devere
Chicago
France
Knights of Columbus
Times; Square
Brooklyn
Pennsylvania Station
Chicago Tribune
Sixteen Held in St. Louis Prohibition Raids
Federal agents raid three homes in St. Louis on February 21 seizing wine and whisky materials valued at 34,000. Sixteen people are under arrest facing violation of the national prohibition law.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Peary's Widow Receives Condolence Message
President Wilson sent a condolence message to the widow of Rear Admiral Peary and to her children. He praised the late explorer's intrepid efforts in the cause of science and wished comfort in their grief.
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Peary
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Repatriation of Teat Captives in Siberia OK
Paris on February 21 reports the council of ambassadors authorized repatriation of German war prisoners via the Far East. Allocation of enemy warships was decided and inter allied control commission funding discussed with a postponement. London reports the Allied supreme council debated Turkish questions without certain leaders. no official statement issued after first session.
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Associated Press
Paris
Siberia
Council of Ambassadors
Far East
Inter-Allied Commission of Control
Germany
Inter-Allied Military Commission
Budapest
London
Supreme Council of the Allies
Alexander Miller
Courier Delivery Time and Missing Paper Instructions
The notice instructs readers the Courier should arrive before 5 30. If not received by then, call 330 to get a copy sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Railroad control costs and bill aims in Congress
Washington D C Feb 21 The Railroad administration estimates the net cost to the government of federal control at 636 million dollars with total appropriations near 1 9 billion including improvements and barge line plans The debate centers on a rate basis proposal and guarantees on actual value while defending the bill against labor and funding criticisms.
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Washington, D. C
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Senate
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