Germany to be rendered militarily impotent by peace terms
Paris report details the proposed treaty limits on Germany's military. It outlines caps on infantry and cavalry, disbanding of war schools, fortification removals near the Rhine, restricted artillery and ammunition, naval caps including limited battleships and destroyers, and total surrender of submarines and war material. Aerial forces and all military air power are heavily constrained, with specific thresholds for seaplanes and bases.
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E. L. Keene
United Press Staff
United Press
Paris
Germany
Supreme War Council
War Ministries
The
War Administration
Great General Staff War School
Rhine
Mercantile Marine
Baltic
Kiel
Helf T
Highland
Wilson prepares decisive push to ratify league treaty
Paris March 22 President Wilson ready to fight to force senate approval of the peace treaty including the league of nations. He may stump the country if needed and insists the treaty be indivisible with the league part of the document.
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Carl D. Groat
United Press
Paris
Mar
Wilson
Senate
League of Nations
League
Pact Covenant Aims Backed by US and British Leaders
Paris dispatch reports that the nations commission and U S cables influence Republican senators as they draft a pac covenant. The article notes an integral appendix and the framework shaping the peace program with international cooperation and assurances discussed by allied leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Staff Co
Paris
Nations Commission
United States
Miners Strike Postponed as Talks Continue
The planned miners strike and sympathy walkout by railway and transport workers were postponed indefinitely. Miners will stay at work while representatives pursue government modifications to Sankey's report on wages and hours. The issue of mine nationalization remains favored by miners and opposed by owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Justice Sankey
Sankey
Andrew Bonar Law
Commons
French Mutinies Halt Odessa Regiment Assault
Reports from Paris say two French regiments in the Odessa region mutinied when ordered to attack Bolsheviks. A delegation told officers they would fight for France but not their brothers, risking death. No executions were reported.
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Paris
Mar
Odessa
France
Miller bill sparks labor protest over workmen's comp
Columbus reports labor leaders urge Governor Cox to veto the Miller bill that would let the senate confirm state industrial commission appointees. The Ohio State Federation of Labor warns insurers shape the panel to lower its personnel. Dozens of labor telegrams flood the governor seeking a veto.
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Columbus
Mar
Thomas J. Donnelly
Ohio State Federation of Labor
Cox
Miller
Senate
State Industrial Commission
Lability Insurance Companies
Industrial Commission
Ohio Governor Cox Arrives in New York for 37th Division Welcome
Governor Cox of Ohio arrived in New York to take part in the welcome for returning units of the 37th division next week. He and his party checked into the St. Regis Hotel where headquarters were set up.
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New York
Cox
Ohio
St. Regis Hotel
German Minister Von Eckardt Arrives in Laredo with Trunks
German Minister Von Eckardt and family arrive in Laredo Texas with twenty three trunks and many bags to be moved to New York later. His exact US route is undisclosed and a plan to reach New York incognito is noted. Reports say he may have left for Havana via Mexico City. He arrived yesterday.
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Laredo
Texas
von Eckardt
New York
Mexico City
Havana
United States
Elk Club Meeting Called For Sunday Afternoon
Attention Elks. Every Elk must be at the club room Sunday at two p.m. Very important. F. A. Ferguson, Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELKS
F. A. Ferguson
Sec
Special Carrier Service in Athens Delivers Missed Papers
Regular subscribers missed by carrier may call the Messenger any time up to 6 pm for a special carrier to bring a paper by bicycle at no extra charge. Routes ensure delivery by 6 pm. if not received by 5 pm call the Messenger Office on both phones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Borah Warns on League Costs and War Risk
Senator Borah reports rising interest in the league covenant while urging it be separated from the treaty. He argues the public wants a clear cost and effect on war prevention, noting fierce pro and anti league letters from mothers clubs churches and professors. He may seek an early extra session before a western speaking tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Mar
League of Nations
Borah
Idaho
League
New York State
Ohio
Indiana
Turkey
Armenia
United States
M. McCormick
Illnois
McCormick
President Wilson to Return by May and Call Congress
Washington March 22 President Wilson plans to return to the United States before May 15 and may call an extra session of Congress for around May 1 or sooner. Officials expect the peace treaty to be signed in Paris between May 1 and 10 and then submitted to the Senate. He would urge ratification after presenting appropriation bills and seek to speed passage if league covenant changes ease Senate opposition.
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Supreme War Council
Colonel House
Germany
Allied Commission
France
Poland
Danzig
Robert Bender
United Press
Washington
Wilson
United States
Congress
Paris
Senate
House
League
America
Tax receipts show over four billion expected this year
Internal Revenue Commissioner Roper announced first quarter payments totalled 1 001 244 000 dollars and estimated income and excess profits for the year will exceed four billion. All districts reported higher tax receipts than last year, with North Dakota and Illinois eighth district seeing about a 240 percent rise.
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Washington
Mar
Roper
Internal Revenue Buy
Reau
Hawaii
Congress
Minnesota
Iowa
Mexico
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
West Virginia
Nort Dakota
Illinois
Tyson couple welcomed twins after stork visit
In New Bedford on March 22 the Tyson family welcomed a son at home and another son at a hospital after the stork visits. The event marks the arrival of twins for Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tyson.
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New Bedford
Mass
Stork
Joe Tyson
Goodbye 26 Boston Armens sale of Commons site
Two enterprising Greeks sold two Armenians a site on the Commons for a fruit stand. Police explained to the Armenians that the Commons was not for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Victory Loan drives wartime support and unity
Wartime campaign messaging frames the Victory Loan as a national effort to back the government. Citizens are urged to invest in bonds, showing patriotism and solidarity to fund military needs and sustain the war effort.
Rain Bowes Reinforced Voyage From Brest Instead of Antwerp
Paris March 22 The Rainbow Division plans to sail from Brest or St Nazaire rather than Antwerp or Rotterdam after the 26th division leaves mid next month. Before departure from Germany they will undergo delousing and embarkation formalities. Special arrangements include ample cars and kitchen cars on trains to ease the long journey. The Antwerp route via Rotterdam was abandoned because of narrow North Sea lanes heavy roge and mine-field dangers.
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Paris
Brest
St. Nazaire
Antwerp
Rotterdam
Germany
Am Rottendam
Rhine
Nort Sea
Working classes to rule Europe soon
Milwaukee mayor Daniel W. Hoan told a Chicago audience that England France and Italy would be ruled by the working classes within five years. He spoke in protest of Eugene V. Debs ten year prison sentence.
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Chicago
Ill
England
France
Italy
Daniel W. Hoan
Milwaukee
Hoan
Eugene V. Debs
Victory Loan Will Be The Last Great Flotation
Secretary of the Treasury Glass declared to 1,500 Victory Loan leaders in Chicago that the next loan will be the last great popular flotation in America. The March 22 event highlighted campaign organizers in the seventh Federal Reserve District.
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Chicago
Ill
Seventh Federal Reserve District
Treasury
Glass
America
Black rock dispenser held for grand jury over grape juice kick
In Buffalo New York a black rock dispenser of grape juice was held for the grand jury after investigators charged the vintage contained a 12 percent kick.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Reds Set Sail for Waxahachie Spring Training
Cincinnati National League club departed the city for Waxahachie for spring training. Manager Pat Moran reported all regulars signed except catcher Ivy Wingo and star outfielder Eddie Roush.
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REDS
Cincinnati
Waxahachie
Pat Moran
Ivy Wingo
Eddie Roush
Victory Loan subscription urged to build future
Public appeals invite readers to buy a share in each Victory Loan issue and subscribe to strengthen the United States economy and national defense. The message emphasizes patriotic duty and forward planning through government bonds.
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Victory
Lumber Prices to Fall Next, Say Chiefs
Washington March 23 Lumber prices are expected to drop as lumber dealers prepare price schedules aligned with steel cuts. Industry representatives told the price board they aim to push down costs to unlock large construction projects stalled by previous price levels.
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Washington
Mar
Tolee
Price
Sisler Resigns as Shipping Board Secretary
Washington March 23 Lester Sisler resigns as secretary of the shipping board and is temporarily succeeded by James V Converse of Boston.
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Washington
Lester Sisler
Shipping Board
James V. Converse
Boston
Pay for soldiers being adjusted say war dept statement
The war department reports progress in paying soldiers as ships arrive. About 75 percent of those debarking at Atlantic coast points including New York have at least partial pay, and two thirds at Newport News have been paid in full. An emergency oath plan may reimburse those who swear they have not yet been paid.
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Washington
Congress
War Department
Atlantis
New York
Newport News
Rush orders for ice cream freezers sent to makers
Norfolk dispatch reports rush orders for ice cream freezers as manufacturers respond. A noted discovery shows the watery portion of apple juice freezes while the remaining liquid forms pure applejack.
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Norfolk
Italy Denies Threat to Quit Peace Conference
Paris March 22 Captain Ferucci head of the Italian press bureau denied reports that Italy would withdraw from the peace conference if not granted Fiume. He called the circulated reports totally false and said Italy remains committed to the conference.
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Paris
Ferucci
Italy
Fiume
Employment Service Offices Cut and Maintained in Wartime Effort
About 500 United States service offices closed their doors for ton of funds to continue work. At least 200 of the 609 offices will remain open and more may reopen via state or private appropriations. Ohio first to fund sustaining 19 of 37 offices. Colonel Arthur Woods urged establishing local bureaus for soldiers and sailors to coordinate employment efforts nationwide.
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Washington
United States
Municipa
Chambers of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce, Labor Organitions
Ohio W
Federal Service
Arthur Woods
War Department
Eivil
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