Lebanon Delegates Seek Independent Syria Under French Protection
Paris dispatch reports Lebanon delegates favor an independent Syria under French protection with a democratic constitution and no religious domination. Serbia offers arbitration with Italy over Fiume. A memorandum accusing Korser's guilt was presented to the Crimes Commission by Professors Larraude and Lapradelle.
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Paris
Lebanon
Syria
Serbia
Italy
Fiume
Fraser
Es Korser
Crimes Commission
Messrs Larraude and
Lapradelle
Pans
Idealistic President's League Theory Abandoned
Paris Feb 19 French papers say President Wilson, after facing Europe’s realities, abandoned idealistic league plans and shifted to harmonize with European colleagues. The dream becomes a league of five great powers who defeated Germany and seek to cement victory into peace.
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Paris
Presdest Wilson
Germany
Turbulent Peace Session Ends In Translation Dispute
At the conference Hughes pressed Clemenceau for advance notice on when the League of Nations covenant would be debated. Clemenceau replied in French that a date was uncertain, adjourned the session, and Hughes demanded interpretation for all delegates as the translation was prepared.
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Clemenceau
Hughes
Treasures by Aeroplane and Bolshevik Advance
German patrols recover bullion from Switzerland by air while General Denikin’s forces in the Northern Caucasus win initial successes. Soviet troops retreat toward the Black Sea and Caspian regions as 33,000 Bolsheviks are reported moving forward.
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London
Denikin
Caucasus
Bake
Ceeer
Wothng
Black Sea
Caspian Ses
Poland's Liberation Celebrations Across Cities
Crowds filled streets to cheer Allied delegates as Premier M Padejewski and Polish ministers joined the national welcome signaling liberation.
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M Padejewski
Paris Peace Terms Draw Fire From French Leaders
New York World correspondent reports Bowil fem, head of France’s Parliamentary Commission on Force Affairs, saying France will not ratify any peace that does not secure Saar Valley and Rhine frontier. He warns France will oppose a League unable to defend eastern borders with an international force. He supports continued Allied watch on the Rhine for at least five years and notes possible consequences for Heligoland, Kiel Canal, and the German fleet under armistice terms.
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New York
Paris
M Bowilfem
Parliamentary
Commission On
Forcer Affairs
France
Saar
Rhine
League of Nations
Heligoland
Keel Canal
Germany
Fraser
Tno
Scapa
Kiel Canal
Ermans Protests on Arm Renewal and German Distrust
Paris reports Erzberger pressed for a one day delay before arms renewal signing. Foch remained firm as German distrust grows. Erzberger argued Germany would accept only police and economic equality, while Alsace Lorraine was annexed without local consent, risking Bolshevik influence and repeating past errors.
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Paris
Erzberger
Foch
Erberger
Germany
League of National
Alsace-Lorraine
France
Great meeting in Cologne reports British garrisons' food crisis
British correspondents from Cologne describe a large meeting of workers who declare the working class has been unable to work since 1916 due to underfeeding. They cite daily rations and poor potato crops and appoint a deputation to the British military governor who promises action.
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London
Cologne
Council of Ten to Handle Russian Situation This Week
The Council of Ten plans to address the Russian issue this week as the impossible canoe conference fades. The supreme council watches German Austria elections where the ruling party favors including Germany, while the French press opposes the move.
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Paris
Council of Ten
Supreme Council
Austria
Germany
Syrian Mandatory. New York Tribune Reports Syria Policy
New York on February 19 reports that Syria imposes mandatory measures affecting residents and governance. The dispatch notes policy shifts and official responses from authorities in Damascus and allied parties.
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New York
New York Tribune
Syria
Germans Ask Postpone Armistice Reply
London February 1 The delay of telegrams to Berlin complicates armistice talks. Foch refuses a postponement. German delegates accept. German terms keep the old conditions beyond cessation in Poland, terminable with three days notice. Entente navy and military commission in Paris study the three day notice option.
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London
Berlin
Ted Berberger
Foch
Poland
Entente
Paria
German League Formed to Protect Ex Kaiser
Amsterdam reports Prince Henry writes to accept presidency of the League for the ex Kaiser’s freedom. He condemns efforts to disrupt German unity and urges support against the perceived disgrace. London notes a Board of Trade conference with the railway unions and underground firms set for Feb 27, with reports due by end of March.
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Amsterdam
Prince Henry
League
London
Press Bureau
Board of Trade
National Union of Railwaymen
Raiway
Hindenburg Proclaims National Duty Against Bolshevism
Berlin wireless reports President Hindenburg issued a proclamation urging Germans to return to the eastern front, defend the Fatherland, and unite in self discipline. He recalls victory at Tannenberg and the Masurian Lakes and calls for young volunteers and comrades to stand firm with their leaders.
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London
Berlin
Hindenburg
Tannenburg
Masurian
Unionists rally to thwart South Africa disruption bid
A crowded City Hall meeting in Capetown condemned the agitation to disrupt the union and sever ties with Batam. The resolution urged united resistance to any movement seen as threatening Africa's stability and the country’s best interests.
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Capetown
South Africa
Batam
Unclear Swizarland Labor Commission Note
Fragmentary report from Berne Switzerland dated February 10 hints at Seeeenka officials possibly engaging with a labor commission. The passage is incomplete, offering few concrete names or actions. Further text needed for a precise summary.
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Berne
Switzerland
Seeeenka
Cubrot
Repatriated Geemar Returns to Newman’s Sauce
Fragmentary note indicates a repatriation event involving Geemar and Newman’s Sauce. Readable names include Newman and Geemar with vague references to a transfer or return context. Further details are not clear due to damaged text.
Ishas Summer Sale With Broad Bargains Across Departments
Readable fragments show a department wide sale listing many items including calico fabrics in several colors, white blouses, skirts, linen and muslin skirts, shoes, children's sanS, flannels, cotton singlets, striped crepe shirts, crepe shirts, boys sums, cotton and wool socks, Panama hats and suiting hats. Prices shown in odd currency format scattered through the text.
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Ipswich
Cables In Brief From London And Rome Reports
London dispatch notes that a committee cognizance may invalidate shipbuilding and engineering employers tactics, touching unemployment compensation in Ireland. Rome reports serious disturbances at Granada amid protests. An item mentions Major Albert Smith in San Diego.
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London
Lloyd's “Sunday News
Ireland
Navy Board
Rome
Soeensnes
Sass Diego
Calie Tehh
Albert Smith
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