Yuns Begin Advance into Russia with German Push
Berlin and Vienna report German war offices state forces have entered Dvinsk and Lutsk as Russian efforts to blow the Dvina bridge fail. The council of people’s commissars denounces renewed German aggression and demands peace terms, urging armless Russians to organize resistance if Germans refuse. Austria cites von Linsingen’s army occupying Lutsk in Volhynia amid Soviet protests.
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Council of People's Commmissionees
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Berlin
Council of People's Commis
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Russia
Bolshevik Peace Terms Explained by Germans
Washington February 19 news notes the Bolshevik government of Russia seeks to sign a peace with Germany, detailing the terms and the reaction in the capital. The report outlines the allied and neutral responses as Moscow aims for a settlement that could reshape the war’s balance.
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Tussia
Judge Crum Accused of Disloyal Speech
Helena Montana February dispatch reports extraordinary legislative session actions amid affidavits charging District Judge Charles Le Crum with pro German utterances and loyalty questions. The matter, referred to a lawyers’ committee, follows earlier altercations and praise of ships sunk, reflecting broad anti war views and political tension.
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Charles le Crum
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Meet to Talk Strike Becomes Patriotism Keynote
Eight delegates from Duluth and Superior shipbuilding unions convened in Superior to discuss a strike but shifted to a loyalty meeting. They backed government aims and pledged unity, with an informal resolution praising the administration and promising to keep petty grievances from derailing plans at the lakes.
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Duluth
Shipping Board
British Citizens in United States Are Subject to Draft
Washington February 19 treaties between the United States and Great Britain and Canada govern the draft application to citizens of each country residing in the other. Signed by Secretary Lansing and Earl Reading, the documents set age limits for conscription, estimating over 260000 in the United States may be drafted and about 9000 affected by the American Canadian treaty.
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England
Montana ratifies federal prohibition amendment
Helena Feb 19 Montana senate concurs with Kemmis resolution from the house and ratifies the federal prohibition amendment sending it to the governor for approval.
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Two Burned to Death in Burlington Wreck
Lincoln Nebraska February 19 Two persons died and 30 were injured when a Chicago Burlington and Quincy passenger train derailed between Holredge Nebraska and Sterling Colorado and plunged down an embankment A spreading rail caused the crash Three passenger cars a baggage car and a mail car plunged over the bank while the engine stayed on the rails Rescuers from Curtis Nebraska pulled the victims from the wreckage and one of the dead was a girl about 12 years old.
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Montana Boy 5 Among Wounded in Action
Washington February 19 Four American soldiers were slightly wounded in action February 12 General Pershing today advised the war department They were Private Frank M O'Brien Montana Private Simin...
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Hamilton
Washington
Pershing
Aar Department
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Mion
Mont
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Cook
Henry
Dio Mass
Meldoo
Gill of Seattle Out of Mayoralty Race
In Seattle the municipal primary narrows the field to two candidates for mayor as Gill of Seattle exits the race following returns. The tally shows early results with seven contenders vying for the nomination and a final vote to be held March 8.
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James E. Bradford
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French Socialists Align With Wilson Amid War Aims
Albert Thomas, former French munition minister, says French socialists identify with President Wilson’s war aims. He plans to attend a London Paris inter allied socialist conference and hopes for a Washington meeting to explain aims. He asserts America's role grows beyond military action as Wilson could lead world democracy through diplomacy.
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Socialist Party of France
Wilson
Albert Thomas
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Paris
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Washington
France
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America
Fan
Germany
Austria
Two Young Aviators Die In War Flight Accident
Washington reports cadet Charles Sones of Pittsfield Mass attached to the signal corps aviation section was killed in France. In Dallas Victor L Dennis of Detroit Michigan, cadet aviator burned at Love field when his plane fell 100 feet, died this afternoon.
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Charles Sones
Pittsfield
Mass
Signal Corps
France
War Department
General Pershing
Dallas
Texas
Victor L. Dennis
Detroit
Mich
Love Field
Weather Outlook for Montana This Week
Washington reports a forecast for Montana predicting fair and continued cold conditions on Wednesday and Thursday likely fair with gradually rising temperatures.
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Montana
Allied Council Adopts American War Plan at Versailles
At Versailles the Allied council formally adopts the American war plan. Lloyd George hails the document as irresistible, noting American representation and calls for unified policy. The premier emphasizes the plan reflects shared aims and warns Parliament against delay.
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Allied Council
Versailles
Allied cause in danger unless one body takes hold
Washington reports Premier Lloyd George admitted that unified Allied action must be directed by a single body. The United States urged a grand co ordinated campaign, warning that without centralized leadership the Allied war effort risks failure as Germany plans a major offensive. Observers tie the remarks to Versailles aims and pending decisions at the highest level.
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