Germany's Peace Talks With Ukraine Emphasized
Amsterdam Feb 20 The German foreign secretary Dr Richard von Kuehlmann opened the reichstag session by urging approval of the peace treaty with Ukraine as a sign of central powers readiness for peace He argued Russia's pacific aims could not be trusted and noted Ukraine rich in coal iron and minerals The speech hinted at Bolshevik intrigues and warned that Petrograd aims could mold Ukraine policy The article notes the discussion continues on Page Four
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Air Control In Front Lines Declared By Front Officers
Front officers declare air control is held by the enemy as German planes fly over American lines. Anti aircraft fire is weak and enemy reconnaissance planes frequently photograph positions. The only way to wrest control is by overwhelming force against enemy air power.
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Too Soon to Tell in Commons on Irish Convention
London Reb 20. Andrew Tonar Taw, government spokesman, said it was much too soon to assume the Irish convention would have no result.
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Allied Ship Tonnage To Show Increase Amid War Strain
Reports indicate Allied ship tonnage will rise as officials expect new factors to boost production. Foremost is import restriction effective February 16, withdrawing ships from neutral trade and curtailing commerce with certain nations. Despite labor troubles, officials remain confident 4,000,000 tons of shipping will be built in the United States this year.
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Recognize No Peace Without Her Consent
London, Pole. 20 The British government has instructed its agent at Kiev to declare that Great Britain will not recognize the East without prior consultation. Premier Dr. van Seydier discusses a commission to define Ukraine and Chelm frontiers. The Petrograd government declares the Russia Austria war at an end for now. von Seydler cites self determination for occupied areas including Lithuania, Courland, and Poland. He rejects insinuations about Austro-Hungarian and German relations and notes public approval mixed with calm dissent.
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French Attack in Lorraine Nets 100 Prisoners
Paris reports a heavy French assault across a broad front in Lorraine. French detachments penetrated German lines and captured more than 100 prisoners, according to the war office announcement tonight.
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Yukon Battled Deep Freeze and Fatalities Across Regions
A frigid Yukon winter set record lows with reports of 86 below at the Pelly Yukon junction and two Dawson deaths from pneumonia in December. Paris news records 110 deaths after the steamer La Dives was torpedoed, while London notes wartime losses including 168 heavy howitzers 437 field guns and 2811 machine guns.
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Washington weather forecast summary
Generally fair and warmer in Washington. Thursday is expected unsettled and warmer with probable snow.
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Compromise on Overman Bill Shapes War Agency Reforms
Washington moves toward a compromise on the Overman Bill as Democratic and Republican negotiators seek to coordinate war agency reforms. The plan aims to strengthen executive coordination and efficiency in wartime while limiting presidential power to reallocate funds and create new agencies without congressional approval.
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Fire Devours Salvation Army Barracks in New York
Fire wrecked the Salvation Army barracks on Fourteenth Street and the officers' training school for women. About 120 occupants escaped to fire escapes while two men were found dead in the ruins. Basements started the flames, forcing nearby residents to evacuate until the blaze was controlled.
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Salvation Army
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Officers’ Training School For Women
Two added to Tuscania dead list in war dispatch
A wartime dispatch to the war department lists two new names among the Tuscania dead. Sidney W. Bernitt of Marshfield Oregon and Eugene W. Snyder of Rimrock are now recorded as fallen servicemen.
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Me. .C
War Department
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Rimrock
Annexations Stir Protests Across German Front
A terse report notes protests erupting over annexations in Germany and occupied territories. It cites German and Austrian authorities weighing peace terms with Russia, while public mood favors an end to the war. The article hints at strategic rail lines from Fathonia to Lutsk and growing fatigue among the masses. Continued on page four.
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Russia
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Tribte
Case to Senate if House Acts in Impeachment Move
Helena reports that after brief consideration the House referred the case against Judie Crum of Forsyth to the clerk for the preliminary impeachment process. Affidavits read present charges seen as enough to warrant Senate action, executive session followed with press exclusion and dramatic scene as lawmakers faced high stakes.
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Administration opposes rising price for new wheat crop
The administration fights against a higher price for next season's wheat arguing it would disrupt the wheat and bread program. Kansas congressman Helevering helps push a bill to set a $2.00 per bushel price, while officials warn it could raise flour prices and trigger large distributor profits.
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