Bolsheviks Rumor of Escape to Riga and Government Collapse
Dispatches from Vasa Finland report rumors that Bolshevik leaders Nikolai Lenin and Leon Trotsky have fled toward Riga amid claims of a social revolutionary takeover led by M. Tchernoff. An official Russian statement attributed to Lenin and Trotsky condemns German war resumption and says Russia must sign peace as dictated by the quadruple alliance at Brest-Litovsk.
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London
Vasa
Petrograd
M. Tchernoff
Politiken
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Nikolai Lenin
Leon Trotzky
Riga
Nikolaistadt
Finland
Tornea
M. Tehernoff
Social Revolutionists
Constituent Assembly
Russia
Germany
Lenin
Leon Trotsky
Council of People’s Commissioners
Brest-Litovsk
Mondell Clause Struck From Indian Bill In Senate Report
The Indian bill that passed the house was reported in the senate by the Indian committee with large cuts in irrigation appropriations for Montana and other areas. The $100,000 for a directing body for the Wind River reservation was entirely eliminated. the measure was sponsored by Representative Mondell of Wyoming.
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Washington
House
Senate
Indian Committee
Montana
Red Lands
Wind River Reservation
Mondell
Wyoming
Eight Hurt In Explosion On cruiser Montana
Eight sailors were injured in an explosion of a cartridge case during target practice aboard the cruiser Montana. The navy department released a brief report with no details or names of the injured.
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Washington
Montana
Navy Department
Germans Ambush Alarmed American Patrol In France
In France on February 19 a German patrol attempted an ambush on American troops. The sentry alerted with a rifle shot and the American machine guns repelled the attack. Germans fled, leaving casualties, while Americans reported no injuries. Aerial activity and gas shelling occurred with no American casualties.
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France
Huns Start Big Drive On Russia
German war department reports from Riga to Lutsk advancing eastward to Russia as forces cross the Dvina near Dvinsk and push from Kovel and Volhynia to aid Ukrainians and guard food supplies. Washington officials fear a struggle for control could end Bolshevik domination and yield a fusion government with broad support from Entente and the United States.
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Germany
Dvina
Dvinsk
Kovel
Volhsynia
Washington
United States
Man Power Plan Rejected by Engineers in London
The Amalgamated Society of Engineers announces the government man power proposal was rejected by 93 347 votes. The statement was issued today by the society secretary in London on February 19.
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London
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Validity of Compensation Law Attacked in Court
In Wyoming the state supreme court heard arguments on the 1914 workmen compensation act. The case arises from coal miner M. Zancanelli injured at Central Coal & Coke in Rock Springs September 5, 1917. He seeks damages under the act. the judgment was $400, appealed by the company. amici curiae joined. Opponents argue the act undermines republican government and property rights, challenging legislative power.
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James A. Levine
Wyoming
Supreme Court
M. Zancanelli
Central Coal & Coke Company
Rock Springs
Zancanelli
Cen
Tral Coal & Coke Company
Fred Johnson
John Arnold
Third Judicial District
T. 8
Taliaferro, Jr
State Supreme Court
J. W. Lacey
Thomas P Fahey
Cheyenne
Friends of the Court
Washington
Choir Boy Sentenced to Death at Sing Sing
Paul Chapman six year old former choir boy was sentenced to death by electric chair at Sing Sing for first degree murder in the robbery killings. Supreme Court Justice Kaplan presided during the week of April 1. The youth showed stoical indifference throughout the proceedings.
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New York
Paul Chapman
Sing Sing
Sentenos
Supreme Court
Kaplanee Bpankyo
Itar
Gore bill backed to raise 1918 wheat price to 2.50
Washington Feb 19 A favorable report on the Gore bill was made by the Senate agriculture committee to raise the minimum price of the 1918 wheat crop from 2 to 2.50 a bushel.
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Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
K. DP. MeKellar
Tennessee
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Two Yankee Youths Down Hun Flyer In Aerial Battle
In February at TAMBRIDGE Massachusetts two American youths William A Wellman 21 and Corporal Thomas Hitchcock 17 of Long Island New York both Lafayette Escadrille members brought down a German aviator who had earlier downed a French airman. They have been decorated for shooting down three German aircraft in six weeks.
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Associated Press
Tambridge
Mass
William A. Wellman
Thomas Hitchcock
Long Island
N. Y
Lafayette Escadrille
France
Wellman
A. G. Wellman
Cdbty
Hitchcock
Urges Fixing of Rents in Postwar Economy
Washington February 19. Frank Morrison secretary of the American Federation of Labor testifies before the House building and grounds committee urging nationwide rent fixing with reasonable increases over prewar figures. He warns rent profiteering in congested centers is widespread and fuels unrest among workers.
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Washington
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
House Building and Grounds Committee
Morrison
America
Romania Seeks Teutonic Peace Talks
Count Czernin, Austro Hungarian foreign minister, will travel to Romania soon after a Vienna dispatch says Bucharest desires preliminary peace discussions with the central powers, signaling interest in an eventual ceasefire.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Count Czernin
Rumania
Vienna
Bomb Explodes in Passaic County Courthouse
A bomb exploded on the first floor of the Passaic County courthouse in Paterson destroying the rotunda area. No immediate casualties are confirmed and authorities opened an investigation into the incident.
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Paterson
Passaic County Court House
Wilson Calls For Central War Board To Unite Allied Effort
Premier Lloyd George voiced support for a single central war board to coordinate allied strategy. President Wilson pressed for a united, vigorous offensive across fronts with no waste on minor actions, warning the alliance’s survival depended on coordinated action.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lloyd George
Wyoming
United States
EK. M. House
Huerope
Wilson
Germany
Cadoria
Paris
Versailles
Great Britain
Versailles Council
Four Dead in Ohio Murder Suicide and Family Tragedy
In Columbus Ohio early today four persons died after a man attacked his wife Mena and sister in law Annabelle with severe injuries to others before killing himself The incident occurred amid a reported triple murder and suicide. In Eveleth Minnesota Nelund 40 killed his family then took his own life leaving four children parent figures devastated by the event.
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Columbus
Ohio
Forest Bigelow
Mena
Shy
Annabelle
McOlherilin
Suboldey
Eveleth
Minn
Pet
Prey Nelund
Sie Jen
Himeelf
Nylund
Son
Five Sign Protests Over Schwarz Reinstatement
The article notes Schwarz was reinstated to Platte County’s local board on December 15, five days after his prior term ended. Wheatland residents split between condemnation and commendation, with writings from prominent citizens and the Wheatland Home Defense league, while five local residents signed statements questioning loyalty.
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A. G. Schwarz
Platte County
Wheatland
Schwars
Schwarz
Wheatland Home Defense League
Wheathind
Allies Seek Stronger Central War Council Powers
London reports that American representatives at Versailles urged an expanded central body to coordinate Allied strategy. Premier Lloyd George outlined confusions over method versus policy and noted ongoing debates on inter allied authority and staff contacts as discussions continued.
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Lloyd George
Commons
Versailles
London
Way Council
Supreme War Council
Premien Playa George
Eoet
Origen
Howe
Tuscania Death List Reaches 74 Survivors Identified
The War Department announced forty four additional American soldiers rescued from the torpedoed Tuscania. One man reported missing earlier was not aboard. Five victims and one survivor were confirmed tonight, with thirty seven previously listed as missing found to be aboard. The total counted for Tuscania now stands at 74. A burial list from the burning wreck is noted.
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Washington
Geo
War Department
Associated Press
Wspatches
Homer Pullin
French Camp
Miss
Aar
Severe Train Crash Report Near Lincoln in February
Severe injuries reported after a passenger train collision near Lincoln Nebraska. The incident involved a derailment between Sterling and Tholdyege with crew and bystanders assisting. Details remain unclear as authorities investigate the cause and potential casualties.
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Lincoln
Soh
Gee
Daven
Wy Leen
Tholdyege Guild Sterling
Kaiser Believes Only 30 000 U S Troops In France
A terse report notes Kaiser’s estimate of American forces in France at 30 000 troops. It cites German agents claiming the U S army would be compelled to retreat if attacked and mentions transport losses and supply shortages affecting Allied mobilization.
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Kaiser
U.S
France
Freier
Davia
Sullivan Endorsed for Wyoming Governorship by Republicans
Supporters urge Sullivan to run for state leader amid endorsements for Patrick Ballican as the Republican nominee for governor with backing from party members. Despite Sullivan declining again to enter politics, friends push for broad state support to secure a hopeful future for Wyoming and its northwest region.
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Patrick Ballican
Cueper
Webb
Cherbie
Sullivan
Interadio
Wyamlog
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