Premier Clemenceau Survives Assassination Attempt
The French premier Clemenceau was shot but not fatally wounded. He had just left his home to meet with Colonel Edward M House and Arthur J. Balfour when the attack occurred. Despite heavy bleeding he returned home and reassured his household that the injury was nothing.
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Clemenceau Attacked as Premier Escapes Injury
An assailant shot at French premier Georges Clemenceau in Paris but he escaped serious harm. Radiographs were planned after the deep wound, while Marshal Foch and Marshal Petain arrived to assess the scene. Police questioned Emile Cottin who claimed anarchist motives amidst crowds near the premier’s home.
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Cottin Describes His Attack on Clemenceau
Paris dispatch reports Emile Cottin detailing his February attempt on Georges Clemenceau. He explains observing guards, waiting at Rue Franklin and Boulevard Delessert, firing at the car, and pursuing the premier as bullets hit the vehicle. He says he planned the act months earlier and studied Clemenceau's habits.
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Associated Press
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Clemenceau
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Horror over assault on Clemenceau shocks Paris
The nation expresses horror and indignation after the attack on Premier Clemenceau. Diplomats from Washington and London send sympathy to his residence and the foreign office. Physicians say his condition is satisfactory and he is expected to recover in a few days after seven shots were fired, three hitting him.
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Lansing Appeals for Sympathy From Clemenceau
Paris February 19 A statement says Secretary Lansing called at M Clemenceau to convey the deepest sympathy of the American people and the American commission after the attack on the French statesman. Formal expressions of regret are being prepared to show profound sympathy.
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Anarchist's Friendship Across Borders Praised
A quoted statement extols an integral anarchist as a friend of men and humanity, extending friendship to Germans as part of a broader call for fraternity. The remark emphasizes universal solidarity beyond national lines.
Tiger Clemenceau Leads France From War to Peace
Georges Clemenceau known as the Tiger led France through the war's final stages and head the peace talks. He remains a dominant, sometimes controversial, figure in French politics at 76 guiding negotiations and defending his policies amid opposition and coalition shifting.
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Clemenceau Up in Day or So Says Bonar Law
In London on February 19 Premier Clemenceau was expected to be up in a day or so Andrew Bonar Law announced in the House of Commons He said Clemenceau refused to go to bed until physicians ordered him to do so
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M. Clemenceau
State Department Sends Cable on Clemenceau
Acting Secretary Polk issues a cable to France expressing shock and sympathy after the assassination attempt on M. Clemenceau. The message mourns the crime and wishes his rapid, complete recovery and continued French leadership.
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Clemenceau
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Taft's League Sends Message on Clemenceau
The Pacific Coast Congress for a League of Nations under the League to Enforce Peace sent a cable to the people of France. The message praised Clemenceau and prayed for the life of France's leader to be spared to finish his work. It was signed by William H. Taft.
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Message from Baker to Clemenceau on attack attempt
Secretary Baker cabled General Pershing to send to Premier Clemenceau expressing shock and concern at the attempt on his life. He praises Clemenceau's genius and determination and wishes him a speedy recovery and continued service to France and the world.
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Lloyd George Stays in Close Contact With Clemenceau
In Paris on February 19 Premier Lloyd George of Great Britain made constant telephone inquiries from London about the condition of Premier Clemenceau. News of the shooting was telephoned to him soon after it occurred and he has remained in touch with Paris since.
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Lloyd George
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Clemenceau
Tiger to Foch Dodges Bigger Ones at Front
Marshal Foch visited the premier's residence in Paris at ten, spoke with M. Clemenceau, and said he had dodged bigger ones than that at the front. The remark reflects wartime steel and humor amid swift developments.
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Campaign pledge and wartime news intermingle at luncheon
At a YWCA rally to raise 114000, Lee Higginson & Co contributed 2500, bringing receipts to 24408. Campaign chair Mrs Richard K Thorndike outlined the need to raise 20010 daily to meet the goal by next Monday night.
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Flynn Named Chairman of Boston Finance Commission
Governor Coolidge sent to the Executive Council the nomination of Assistant Corporation Counsel George A. Flynn as chairman of the Boston Finance Commission to succeed John R. Murphy. Flynn, born in Boston January 26, 1880, is a Boston University Law School graduate and has served in the city law department since June 194. He has led land damage case work and acted as counsel for the Boston Transit Commission in recent years.
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No Delay in Peace Congress Paris
American delegates to the peace conference began today to assess the impact of the attack on Premier Clemenceau on their schedule. They assumed reports downplaying the injuries were accurate and doubted any major delay in proceeding with conference plans during Wilson and Lloyd George's absence.
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Tiz Foot Bath Promises Quick Relief for Aching Feet
A vintage ad touts Tiz a foot bath that claims to soothe bunions corns and callouses. It promises immediate comfort easing fatigue and swelling while enabling smaller shoe sizes and happier toes with a 25 cent box sold in drug or department stores.
Fourth Charity Ball Draws Boston Club Members
The Canadian Club of Boston held its fourth annual charity ball at the Hotel Somerset last evening featuring dances by Miss Elinore Robinson and others. The event highlighted the Victory and Sunshine and Rain dances and included performances by Misses Doris Whitney Katherine R Whitney Elinor Robinson Thelma Packer and Eamund Bradley. Organizing committee chair Malcolm Green and a large lineup of vice chairs and secretaries oversaw arrangements with a reception group led by Curtis Coleman and Colonel A J Gaham among others.
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Lansing House and Balfour Call at Clemenceau Residence
Paris February 19 Secretary Lansing and Colonel House visited Premier Clemenceau at his residence with A. J. Balfour and Baron Sonnino to inquire after his condition and offer sympathy. The group arrived at 11 30 o clock and spoke with him following the shooting incident.
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King George Sends Sympathy to Clemenceau
King George telegrams Premier Clemenceau expressing shock at the attack on him. He trusts injuries are not serious and praises Clemenceau’s energy and courage to continue efforts for France and the allies.
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His Greatest Day in the Air By Guynemer Knight of the Sky
The French pilot Guynemer boasts a storied day as he downed four Roche machines in a twilight dogfight bringing victory to his squadron. The Post preview promises the full tale of this legendary air victory.
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