Wilson Read League of Nations Constitution to Conference
President Wilson presented the League of Nations constitution to the assembled conference, calling it a definite guarantee of peace and an end to annexations. Lord Robert Cecil called it a good omen and outlined core principles, including no war after peaceful means are exhausted and protecting territorial integrity. The Associated Press summarizes the draft provisions, including a council of major powers, a secretary general, arbitration, and limits on armaments to maintain world peace.
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Senators respond cautiously to league of nations plan
Washington February 14 congressional leaders read the Paris plan for a league of nations but gave no formal comment. In cloakroom and office talks they were guarded. Several senators said they expected to speak on the plan soon.
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Reduction in pay of soldiers after July 1 planned
Washington February 14 pay of enlisted men in the army would be reduced to fifteen dollars per month after July 1 as a result of the elimination in the house on a point of order of a provision in the appropriating continuing the present thirty dollars a month clause.
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Washington
Hammond Radio Craft Proves a Success in Tests
Washington reports that Army and Navy experts hailed John Hays Hammond Jr.’s device for radio control of surface craft and its potential for sending explosive charges against enemy ships. They forecast similar success for submerged craft with only their wireless links visible. The article also discusses League of Nations provisions on mandates, labor standards, trade, treaty registration, and covenant enforcement as nations debate enforcement and amendments.
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First Methodist Church to Host Patriotic Service
The First Methodist Church will hold a patriotic service Sunday at 7 50 PM featuring Lieut John Hil Moss discussing What the Doughboy Sees Looking Backward and Forward. Moss, a World War I veteran, served in the Voages sector and Meuse Argonne drive before transferring to the air service two days before the armistice. The program includes the State Normal School Glee Club under Miss Lelbing.
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Power of Great Packers Beyond Federal Control
Victor Murdoch of the Federal Trade Commission warned the House Interstate Commerce Committee that the five big meat packers wield enough power to challenge the federal government. He said even Food Administrator Hoover could not reach into Chicago to revoke a major license, though he could target smaller firms. Murdoch feared Congress might act weakly rather than decisively against the packers.
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Royalists Revolt in Portugal Put Down
London reports the people of Oporto backed by republican forces restored the republic in Northern Portugal. Portuguese legation sources say royalist leader Pavia Couceiro has been arrested, signaling the revolt’s suppression.
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Distillery Found in Altmore Apartment House
In Chattanooga Tennessee on February 14 H Kelso Hailey a known clubman and businessman was arrested over a distillery found in the basement of the Altmore apartment house owned by him. Police say one 100 gallon still operated daily and plans were under way for four additional stills to produce about eight thousand gallons of whiskey daily. Fumes were vented above the buildings via pipes with a blowpipe attachment.
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Clarke county cotton growers to pledge acreage cut today
Clarke county farmers merchants and business leaders meet at the court house in Athens to pledge a one third reduction in 1919 cotton acreage. The plan includes holding cotton for a price of at least 35 cents a pound and forming committees to secure signed pledges across districts. State officials and local leaders urge broader participation with meetings in Danielsville and Lawrenceville to support the movement.
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Sharp Resigns as Paris Ambassador Nominee
Washington reports President Wilson accepts William Graves Sharp’s resignation as ambassador designate to France. The White House released brief notes of correspondence. no clear successor named. Speculation pointed to Vance McCormick as a potential future envoy.
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S A L Terminals and Fertilizer Plant Fire on Hutchinson Island
Reported blaze at S A L terminals and fertilizer plant on Hutchinson Island. preparations completed for President Wilson's return voyage as Brest arrangements finalize. The steamship George Washington stands ready with Admiral Wilson aboard New Mexico crew and flagship George L Washington nearby for departure.
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