Survivors list grows as Tuscania names reach war department
Washington reports only 10 names added to the roll of survivors from the liner Tuscania. The unreported count stands at about 340, with more likely to arrive as private messages reach families. A supplemental list of aboard survivors yet to be reported includes Private Frank Allen of Independence Ohio and others from Michigan Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota and Oklahoma.
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Oila
Anthony Abbott
Detroit
Mich
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Wis
Clarence W. Allen
Traverse
City
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Barron
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Bellelew
Walter Creclin
Virginia
Minn
Raymond T. Hurst
Pocasset
Oklo
Robert F. Li Wis
Poy Sipps
George Slade to Lead Transportation in France
St Paul Feb 11 George T Slade vice president of the Northern Pacific railroad in charge of traffic has volunteered for the government and will leave for France to become deputy director general of transportation there He will be commissioned lieutenant colonel in the US Army and command under General W W Canterbury Slade returned today from Washington after passing the required physical examination.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
France
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W. W. Aterbury
Slide
Washington
Democratic Committee Endorses Woman Suffrage Federal Amendment
Washington Feb 11 The executive committee of the national democratic committee endorsed the federal amendment for woman suffrage after a referendum among the 48 state representatives. The vote was 5 to 2 with 28 voting for the amendment, 1 against, and 6 not recorded. Roosevelt was reported not well but expected to have a restful night after a half hour with doctors at Roosevelt Hospital.
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National Democratic Committee
National Committee
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Roosevelt Hospital
Republicans Deadlock Hays Adams Withdraw Prospect
St Louis Feb 11 reports say Will H Hays of Indiana and John J Adams of Iowa would withdraw from the Republican national committee chair race leaving the field open. Frank Hitchcock worked to harmonize rivals as Mr Adams announced he would withdraw while Mr Hays was expected to follow. A surge of supporters claimed 28 votes for Adams, asserting no path for him, while others blamed George W Perkins for deepening the split as talks continued.
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John Z. Adams
Iowa
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Adam
United States
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New York
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Weather Bulletin Preview for Tuesday and Wednesday
The bulletin forecasts fair conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday with moderate temperatures. No precipitation is expected, and humidity remains comfortable for outdoor activities.
Russia Leaves War as Bolsheviks Seek Separate Peace
The Bolshevik government declares Russia out of the war and demobilized front operations, allowing Allied withdrawal. President Wilson reiterates U S commitment to a lasting peace while no formal treaty with the Central Powers exists. Teutonic forces retreat from the Russian front as Romania faces collapse and potential separate peace moves. Ukraine peace terms allow economic barter with Austria and Germany for foodstuffs amid ongoing Italian front duels.
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Ukrainian peace treaty signed with central powers and Ukraine
Amsterdam reports a Brest Litovsk mediated conference where the peace treaty between the quadruple alliance and the Ukrainian People's Republic was signed. The formal signing occurred in the early hours after final drafting. Dr Richard von Kuehlmann opened the sitting, praising the historic moment and the first peace with a young state. The Ukrainian delegation expressed joy at beginning a lasting peace. Continued on page nine.
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Warrants Out For A C Townley In Minnesota
Warrants were issued here for A Townley president of the National Non Partisan League charged with conspiring to discourage enlistment in the U S military and naval forces. Townley, who said the action was news to him, vowed to discuss the matter.
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German General Staff Predicts Major West Front Offensive
Open prophecy of a great spring offensive by Hindenburg to crush British French American forces and end the war was voiced by Major von Olberg of the German general staff before the German Colonial Society in Berlin. He labeled 1917 as the year of revenge and 1918 as the year of decision, urging focus on the west front while dismissing the east.
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Group of 150 cowmen surround fugitives after sheriff killings
A posse of about 150 cowmen and deputies trapped in the mountains In the vicinity of Tom Sisson, a paroled convict, and the Powers brothers after they allegedly shot and killed Sheriff Mc Bride and Deputies Kempton and Wootan during a draft arrest. The fugitives seized the officers weapons and escaped on their horses.
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Powers
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Draft Evans
President Wilson Addresses Congress On War Aims And Peace
Wilson tells Congress the war remains on and a peace built on justice is needed. He critiques German and Austro Hungarian aims, warns against Teutonic misstatements, and stresses that U S fighting men must not be diverted. He references Hertling’s shift since last July and the Brest-Litovsk talks.
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Col. F. M. House
Bolsheviks Win Point and Russia Demobilizes Fronts
A German dispatch and Amsterdam report say Russia ordered war end and demobilization on all fronts. The Bolshevik rise in Petrograd shaped the exit from the war as Russia steps back, easing pressure on western forces and altering the fighting balance amid Brest-Litovsk talks.
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