Billion Dollar Wheat Guaranty Appropriation Advances
The Senate passed February 27 a billion dollar appropriation to guarantee the government price for wheat and sent the measure to conference. No changes were made to import export controls or June 1 1920 limit. An amendment to deny benefits to growers of 10 spring wheat was debated and then removed. The only major Senate amendment was cotton futures act reform aimed at curbing speculation and tightening exchange control.
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Washington
Senate
Lodge
Germany
Gillett Nominated for Speaker by Republican Conference
Representative Frederick H. Gillett of Massachusetts wins the first ballot nomination for speaker in the next U S House race. James R. Mann and Philip Campbell trail as rivals with Fess withdrawing. Gillett, 24th year in Congress, hails from Springfield and was born in Westfield in 1852, educated at Amherst and Harvard Law.
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Washington
Frederick H. Gillett
Massachusetts
Republican
House of Representatives
James R. Mann
Illinois
Philip Campbell
Kansas
Simeon D. Fess
Ohio
Gillett
House
Congress
Cannon
Tlmois
Representative Gillett
Springfield
Westfield
Mass
Amherst College
Harvard Law School
Palmer and Hapgood Chosen in Wilson Nomination
Washington reports President Wilson has nominated A Mitchell Palmer for attorney general and Norman Hapgood as minister to Denmark. Palmer, alien property custodian, declined the secretary position due to a banking conflict. Hapgood, former editor of Collier's and Harper's, is noted as chosen.
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Palmer
Hapgood
Washington
Wilson
A. Mitchell Palmer
Norman Hapgood
Denmark
Norman T Hapgood
Collier's
Harper's
Veterans Sailing for Home From France Eleven Transports Home
The War Department announced February 27 that eleven transports have sailed from France carrying about 550 officers and men. Included are machine gun battalions and divisional troops formerly attached to the Eighty seventh division.
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Washington
War Department
France
Eighty-seventh Division
Woman Wins Distinguished Service Medal at Brith Station
Beatrice Mac Donald of the reserve nurse corps becomes the first woman to win the American army distinguished service medal. She was liberiously wounded while staying at her post with wounded men at a British casualty station during a German night raid.
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Washington
Beatrice MacDonald
Reserve Nurse Corps
Mining King Passes in Ardmore as Ponopals Leader Dies
Philadelphia notes report the sudden death of Austin, president of the Ponopals Mining Co., in Ardmore Pennsylvania. He led the firm since 19XX and his passing comes Thursday leaving the company to manage leadership changes.
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Philadelphia
Austin
Ponopals Mining Company
Ardmore
Sincw Wmt
Resident thanks governor in telegram over desert land project
A resident from Reclaim Lands Whiewnnkx AritceeI expressed gratitude for a loot ble vid project tied to a reelation in the Williion desert areas of California and Nevada. The message was forwarded by Governor Campbell in a telegram.
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Williion Desert Zeres
Arion
California
Nevada
Campbell
Unemployment Alarm Reported Across Fourteen Centers
Unemployment in fourteen industrial centers rises at an alarming rate causing grave concern among workers. Reports indicate growing jobless figures threaten economic stability across the region.
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New York
Proclaimed Dictatorship Reported Amid Bavarian Turmoil
A Central News dispatch claims the Munthe council declared a dictatorship of the proletariat in Bavaria after Premier Eisner's murder. It says Bavarian socialist unity is realized and militarism uprooted. Cologne dispatch adds Spartacists seized ballot boxes in Düsseldorf causing several casualties.
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London
Workmen's and Solediers’ Council of
Bavaria
Duesseldorff
Cologne
President Warns League Collapse If U S Joins Not
President Wilson told congressional foreign relations committees that without U S entry the League of Nations would fail and Europe face unimaginable chaos. Republican opposition to the league covenant at the peace conference remained unchanged.
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Washington
Wilson
Congressional Foreign Relations Committees
United States
League of Nations
Europe
House Demands Baker's Report on Army Malfeasance Charges
Republicans in the House forced adoption of a resolution for a War Department investigation report on charges of malfeasance by army officers raised by BE L. Rice of Spokane. Rice, an army officer, is said to have invented an aircraft gun.
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House
Baker
Washington
War Department
BE. L. Rice
Spokane
Wash
Short Line Railroads to Receive Guaranteed Competitive Traffic Pay
In Washington the railroads operating short line routes will be paid for competitive traffic diverted from them between April 1 and November 1, 1918. After November 1 they will be guaranteed the same proportion of competitive traffic as in prior years under a revised contract form with the railroad administration.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Insane recluse kills himself after siege at Folsom cabin
In Folsom California deputies report H L Woods a reclusive man shot himself after a lengthy standoff. He opposed arrest on insanity charges and was armed with a high power rifle during hours of battle.
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Folsom
Cal
H. L. Woods
Sheriff's Office
Woods
Reds Commute Death Penalty. Kolomatiano Detained in Moscow
Stockholm report says American Kolomatiano, sentenced to death by Bolsheviks, has had the sentence commuted and is now detained in the Kremlin Moscow, per Danish Red Cross. American Minister Morris was informed of the change.
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Stockholm
Morris
Red Cross
Kolomatiano
Kremlin
Moscow
Robert Munro Reappointed Secretary for Scotland
Robert Munro is named secretary for Scotland once more by Prime Minister Lloyd George. The brief notes his prior service in the Asquith cabinet and his return to the government post.
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Robert Munro
Scotland
Lloyd George
Asquith
German Subjects Peace Delegates to Attend Parks Conference
Four German subjects named as delegates from Denmark to the Parks peace conference have secured passports to travel to France, according to advices from Denmark.
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Washington
Denmark
Parks
France
Army officers on duty fall by November eleventh
A Washington dispatch reports thirty nine percent of on duty army officers lost and a large share of the enlisted personnel discharged by the War Department. The figures reflect rapid demobilization as of November eleventh with Wednesday cited for the latest inactivation.
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Washington
Ned
Herriary UA
Six Billion Dollar Tax Bill Signed By President Wilson
The six billion tax package takes effect immediately on liquor and luxuries led by higher rates for alcohol, soft drinks, tobacco, automobiles, pianos, cameras, candy and other goods. New taxes on railroad tickets and theater admissions start April 1 with additional levies on semi luxuries after May 1 and child labor products within sixty days.
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Washington
Wilson
Lewie Defends League as Senate Delivers First Address
Washington Senate primary defense of the proposed League of Nations constitution delivered by Senator Lewis of Illinois Democratic whip. He rebutted criticisms from Senators Borah Idaho and Reed Missouri, outlining support for the league.
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J Ham Lewie
League
Washington
Senate
League of Nations
Lewis
Tlinois
Borah
Idaho
Reed
Missouri
Objectors Refuse Army Pay on Discharge
Conscientious objectors released by the army at Fort Leavenworth return the pay given on discharge. They argue scruples that kept them from fighting also barred accepting compensation for noncombatant service.
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Washington
Fort Leavenworth
Wilson backs $100 million reclamation bill
President Wilson asked Congress to approve a 100 million dollar appropriation to reclaim arid, swamp and cutover lands in the back of Reclamation Project in Washington. The measure aims to provide homes for discharged soldiers and sailors.
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Back of Reclamation
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Influenza Death Toll Rises in English Towns
England records 8046 influenza deaths in ninety towns of England and Wales, up from 1863 the previous week, London reports alarming weekly rise.
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England
London
Wales
Aid for Returning Soldiers Address by Major General Wood
Major General Leonard Wood urged good citizens to aid returning soldiers in Washington's birthday speech. He noted some veterans faced beggary and called for support, as Chicago fraternal groups organized a national congress on February 22 to coordinate relief efforts.
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Chicago
Leonard Wood
Washington
Congress
Wilson declines extra session after Europe trip
President Wilson, on returning to Washington, signs 28 bills and a score of nominations, meets cabinet, and discusses the legislative outlook. He announced he will not call an extra session until after returning from Europe, likely no earlier than June 1. Democratic Leader Martin and Senator Simmons urged enacting pending appropriation and urgent bills before adjournment to ensure government operation.
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Washington
Wilson
Martin
Europe
Paris
Congress
White House
Simmons
North Carolina
Finance Committee
Hand Grenade Kills Children in Opwijk Explosion
Four children are dead and twelve injured in Opwijk ten miles northwest of Brussels after a German hand grenade they were playing with exploded. Authorities report cleanup and investigation underway as residents react with shock.
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Brussels
Opwijk
Here
Mitchell Palmer Named to Succeed Attorney General
President Wilean selects A. Mitchell Palmer to replace Attorney General Gregory, marking a leadership change in the Justice Department. The nomination sets a new course for federal legal policy and enforcement.
Stockmen Strike Protest at Grand Island Neb
A stockman strike occurred Tuesday in Grand Island Nebraska protesting railroad practices forcing stock handlers to ride in cabooses on freight trains. WW led the concrete protest against the policy.
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Grand Stland
Neb
Thompson Renomination in Chicago Mayor Race
Mayor William Hale Thompson was renominated by Republicans and County Clerk Robert M Koveltner by the Proprieta in Tuesday's mayoralty primaries. Both won by pluralities.
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Thompson Wine
Chicago
William Hale Thompson
Robert M. Koveltner
Propite Oorata
Per Maries
Revolt threats spread through central powers after Eisner murder
Berlin reports Bavaria’s Munich placed under martial law after the premier Kurt Eisner assassination and nine shootings. Austria and Hungary show ominous signs of similar upheaval as Berlin seeks a strong dictator to end bloodshed and civil war fears rise.
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Munich
Germany
Berlin
Austria
Hungary
Gouiparison
Bavaria
Kurt Eisner
Vienna
Budapest
Pershing Plans Return of Most AEF Divisions
General Pershing informed the War Department on February 26 that divisions in the American expeditionary forces except those with regular army designations would be sent back to the United States in order of their divisional headquarters arrival in France. The plan implies that all divisions except the First through Seventh would return as shipping becomes available.
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Washington
Pershing
War Department
American Expeditionary Forces
United States
France
Hurley Seeks Merchant Marine Policy Talks
Edward W. Hurley, chairman of the United States Shipping Board, met business leaders in New York in the first of planned regional conferences to enlist producers and shippers in shaping a permanent operating policy for the American merchant marine. President Wilson spent two hours at the Capitol meeting Democratic congressmen on adjournment measures patronage and the league of nations and other peace conference related issues.
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Hurley
New York
Edward W. Hurley
United States Shipping Board
Wilson
Washington
Capitol
Congress
League, of Nations
Washington Goes Dry Except Embassies After Reed Amendment
Washington became bone dry on February 26 under the new revenue law removing immunity from the Reed amendment. The rule bars importation of intoxicants into prohibition territory, with only foreign embassies and legations exempt.
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Washington
Prohibition
Wilson and Taft to Speak in New York Before Europe Trip
It is announced that President Wilson and President Taft have been invited to address a New York audience from the same platform on the eve of Wilsons departure for Europe.
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Wilson
Taft
Washington
New York
Europe
Former Senator Dead in Pasadena After Long Illness
Former United States Senator George S. Hamonds of Vermont died in Pasadena California after a long illness. He was reported to be in his seventies though age not clearly stated, and he had served in the U S Senate.
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Pasadena
Cal
George S. Hdmands
United States
Vermont
Allies recognize Paderewski government in Poland
An official Friday announcement from Quai dOrsay representatives states the allies will recognize the Polish government headed by Ignace Paderewski. A German wireless message quotes Chancellor Philipp Bebiedeumann denying a Bavarian minister of war Losshampter.
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Paderewski
Paria
Quai d'Orsay
Polieh
Ignace Paderewski
London
Philipp Bebiedeumann
Herr Losshampter
Ine
Bee Kelbiod
Riots of Ragreles Do Not Shield Vines From Hail
In Gi ronde France the tall metal rods called ragreles or electric Niagaras were installed to guard vineyards from hail. M. B. Courty of the University of Bordeaux reports many hailstorms still strike nearby, with no clear storm change after rod installation. He explains common errors in assuming protection, noting hail patterns, small fall areas, and patchy coverage.
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Gironde
France
M. B. Courty
University of Bordeaux
M. Courty
Reykjavik Uses Gas Heat to Bake Bread at New Factory
The Reykjavik city council has started a bakery connected to the gas works using waste heat to bake bread. Modern machinery in a dedicated building proves the concept profitable and coal saving. A student conceived the idea and the plant has produced three pound loaves in three hours.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Think of Yourself and the Cost of Success
The text advises that one cannot achieve high success without making enemies and suggests balancing personal advancement with the potential ill will of friends. It discusses choosing between self interest and friends, framing it as a business principle that may affect financial credit and reputation.
Day of Quill Pen Gone
The article notes times change and manners evolve as the quill pen fades from daily use. It observes that the fountain pen, typewriter, and similar devices supersede the quill, now mainly an accessory for romance, stage settings, and motion pictures.
Meteor Explosions Believed To Trigger Airquakes
Prominent Ao English astronomer suggests airquakes arise from meteor explosions in the atmosphere. The theory posits events are distinct from ground earthquakes and linked to celestial activity.
Strength of Bone and Oak Compared In Suspension
A bone sample of one square millimeter thickness can suspend 58 pounds without breaking, while an equivalent thickness of oak supports only 22 pounds. The comparison highlights bone’s greater strength under bending and load bearing.
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