Peace News and War Council Actions Abroad
General Pershing proposes returning divisions of the American Expeditionary Forces to the United States as headquarters in France arrive. Paris reports German disorder alarms, while naval experts favor sinking surrendered German ships. Paderewski resists resignation as Polish premier. Wilson speeds treaty work before mid March. Congress debates meat industry regulation and lawless agitation probes. tax hits for Hollywood figures. secret service raids target suspected plots against Wilson. The Hall of States opens in New York for doughboy welcome. Beer opposed work strikes vote by New York unions.
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Pershing
War Department
United States
France
Supreme War Council
Council
Council of the Great Powers
Wilson
Paris
New York
United States Secret Service
Knox
War Camp Community Service
Watchorn Cottingham and Thwing Buy Elmhurst 10 Percent Stake
Robert Watchorn of Watchorn Oil and Gas Company Los Angeles James R Cottingham Oklahoma City and F H Thwing Kansas City have purchased a 10 percent interest in Elmhurst Investment Company Peabody Kansas Citys union labor question appears to be resolving without friction with trades and builders planning to resume work when weather allows A resolution denouncing the national prohibition law effective July 1 was adopted unanimously by the Central Trades and Labor Union in St Louis A mass meeting is planned for March 30 to finalize plans to oppose enforcement of the law
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Robert Watchorn
Watchorn Oil and Gas Company
Los Angeles
James R. Cottingham
Oklahoma City
F. H. Thwing
Kansas City
Elmhurst Investment Company
Peabody
Kan
Building Trades Unions
Builders’ Association
Central Trades and Labor Union
St. Louis
Market tumble signals bigger risks for Baltimore brokers
A Baltimore broker states that the canned goods market has tumbled and calls for caution as business conditions in Baltimore, Maryland tighten. He warns earnings may fall and urges clients to reassess inventories and pricing amid ongoing market volatility.
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Baltimore, Md
German War Losses Reunited as Owners Identify Loot
Stocks and bonds taken by Germans from Credit Lyonnais branches in St Quentin Douai and other occupied towns were returned to owners who could identify them at a Paris bank. The Bolshevik occupation of Oesel and the assassination of a German envoy wife and courier were reported from Basle via Havas. Premier Lloyd George urged action to avert coal industry turmoil as UK debates a committee inquiry bill. The Spanish cabinet resigned. the king sought a temporary continuation. Von Tirpitz visited by Swiss media. Bavarian leader Kurt Eisner shot. German constitution talks move past second reading with Hugo Prusse drafting. Prince Laspeht imprisoned as Russian front commander.
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Credit Lyonnais
St. Quentin
Douai
Paris
Navel School for St Louis Proposes Merchant Marine Seat
A bill in the Missouri House by Representative Wagner would create a state run merchant marine school in St Louis aboard loaned naval vessels. The plan sets a board of nine appointed by the governor and would train pupils in navigation seamanship and engineering with no cost to state residents besides a $50 uniform fee. Non residents may be admitted with fees covered by their state or territory.
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Jefferson City
St Louis
Wagner
Naval School
Navy Department
United States
Missouri Senate acts on memorials and bills on licenses and fire polices
The Senate received petitions for a combined hunting and fishing license law, a Fire Marshal form for fire insurance policies, and Bowker's memorial to Missouri soldiers with state funding for county memorial tablets. Other engrossed measures include medals funding, death certificate filing within 24 hours, and misbranding controls aligning with federal law. House focuses on school levies and local funding.
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Senate
Bowker
Missouri
Germany
Casey
McClintie
McGruder
Btford
Food and Drug Commissioner's Department
Senate Committee On Game and Fish
Mayes
Junk Bill Meets Favor In Fire Marshal Regulations Hearing
A bill proposing rules for the Fire Marshal 81H advances after lawmakers express support. legislators debate scope and enforcement while committee weighs potential impacts on local codes and safety oversight.
State Workmen Compensation Bills Show Split Over State Insurance
Hearings reveal a fight over a state insurance feature with critics citing politics and insolvency while supporters in Ohio praise state coverage. The house committee may report a substitute removing monopolistic traits. An eight hour bill for Missouri women was unanimously approved.
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House Committee On Workmen’s Compensation
Employers and Labor
Senate
Kentucky
Indiana
T. L. Duffy
Ohio Commission
Ohio
Missouri
Glick Joint Resolution Seeks 85th Division Homecoming Rules
A joint resolution by Senator Glick requests President Wilson to obtain War Department regulations to bring home the 85th Division from France. The measure aims to gather former officers associated with the division for orderly return and reassignment.
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Glick
Holt
Wilson
War Department
85Th Division
France
Wilson Warns League Key to World Peace
President Wilson told the Senate foreign relations committee the United States must join the League of Nations or Europe will descend into chaos. He said nations could withdraw, the Monroe Doctrine would be protected, and sovereignty would not be a new restraint, with Congress to approve armament shares.
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Washington
Wilson
Congressional Foreign Relations Committees
United States
League of Nations
Europe
Congressional
White House
Brandegee
Connecticut
Lodge
Knox
Pennsylvania
League
Armenia
Hitchcock
Senate Committee
Executive Council
American Congress
Naval Appropriation Bill Advances Amid Disarmament Provisions
The Senate naval committee reported the 720 million dollar Naval Appropriation Bill with a new three year building program by a favorable vote. Republicans reserved opposition to a suspension provision allowing the President to halt the program, adopted on a strict party line vote. The expansion feature faced no opposition. The suspension clause originates from the House for possible use if peace conference disarmament developments warrant it.
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Washington
Senate Naval Committee
House
General Crowder Says War Court Martial Sentences May Be Reduced
Major General Crowder judge advocate general tells Senate military committee that all army wartime prison terms found too severe on review would be mitigated by presidential remission.
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Washington
Crowder
Army
Senate Military Committee
Agree on War Contract Bill
Washington February twenty seven deadlock between the House and Senate on war contract legislation persists as leaders seek a compromise. The dispute centers on oversight and promised funding for contractors supplying the war effort. Members warn a delay could slow essential defense procurement.
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Washington
House
Senate
Freezone promises quick corn removal for feet
An advertisement touts Freezone as a cheap remedy for corns and calluses. It claims a few drops applied to toes or bottom of feet lift corns and hard skin, leaving underlying skin pink and healthy without soreness.
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Freezone
Joke on Janitor Sheds Light on Flat’s Heat Loss
Mrs. Fetherhed bursts with laughter as she tells her husband a ridiculous joke about the janitor. He learned why there was no heat last winter finding the reason that someone tried to burn papers but found no furnace in the building.
Swamp-Root Kidney Aid Ad Claims Superior Remedy
An advertisement extols Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a leading cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments. The ad praises its gentleness and speed of relief and invites readers to request a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York with citation of the paper.
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Kilmer
Dr. Ki & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Adyv
Dramatic Vengeance and a Farmer Seeks a Tank
A Birmingham Age-Herald snippet quotes Farmer Cobbles asking about buying a tank to deal with road hogs and tourin cars. He imagines riding a tank down the road to see what would happen, reflecting a humorous, speculative moment.
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Farmer Cobbles
Birmingham Age-Herald
Boschee's Syrup Ad Claims 51 Years of US Use
An advertisement touts Boschee's Syrup as an 80 year trusted remedy for coughs bronchitis colds and lung troubles. It promises a good night's rest easier morning expec toration and natural healing. Made in America it notes more than half a century of sales.
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United States
Nature
America
Adyv
The Pessimist Worries Over Next Summer Ice Prices
A dour observer mocks the current pleasant winter as he frets about future ice costs next summer. The heated exchange highlights his constant worry about prices despite favorable weather.
Ohio City of Toledo Oath Record Fragment
Fragmentary text from Ohio Toledo oath record notes Frank J. Cheney claiming office or status and references to Catarrh and warning phrases. Details are unreadable and names uncertain due to OCR damage.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Licas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney
The cucumber’s ancient cultivation and a stray proverb
The article notes cucumbers as one of the oldest cultivated vegetables with 3,000 years of Indian cultivation. It also opens with stray lines about patience kindness and a dog bite, implying an old proverb or anecdote about restraint and behavior.
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India
Fare's Semaine Fllets Recorded
Cirrus clouds have been recorded as part of a meteorological note describing high altitude ice crystals. The observation mentions fleeting patterns and atmospheric conditions observed recently in the sky.
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Havas
Basle
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Ro Manones
Admiral von Tirpitz
Will
Kurt Eisner
Bavaria
Munich
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Prince Laspeht
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Navel School For
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Stark
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Young
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