British Officers Warn Germany Faces Famine and Bolshevism
Paris reports fourteen British officers who toured Germany warn the country faces famine or Bolshevism before harvest if aid is withheld. They urge careful, targeted food distribution to prevent distortion and misallocation. Unrest is easing under defense minister Gustave Nosky though unemployment climbs, with 200000 out of work in Berlin. Washington grants U S trade with former German colonies as wartime embargoes ease.
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Senators Fray Over Leasing Bill In Liberal Wyoming Debate
In Washington on February 20, Senators Smoot and La Follette clashed with supporters of the leasing bill as the Senate prepared to take up the measure after the House adopted the conference report. Smoot denounced the leasing system and La Follette was expected to argue the bill is too liberal. Also before the chamber was the Indian appropriation bill with Wyoming gains including 3,006,000 for Wind River irrigation, 100,000 for diminished reservation, 200,000 for Riverton project, plus 50,000 for ceded lands and 25,000 for roads and bridges. Senate approval signals likely action and advances the central Wyoming irrigation effort.
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President's Ship in Heavy Weather Without Convoy
The George Washington sails toward Boston in rough seas without a naval escort. The Now is damaged and out of action, destroyers depart the line, and a convoy may rejoin once weather improves. Secretary Daniels orders the Denver to sea to relay the presidential air plan.
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Cheyenne High Edges Casper In Narrow Boyer Victory
In a high school basketball game, Cheyenne High defeated Casper by a score near 46 to 40. The Cheyenne lineup pressed and converted key baskets while Casper struggled with fouls and turnovers.
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Clemenceau Shot Penetrated Lungs Says X ray
Paris dispatch reports Premier Clemenceau was grazed by a bullet that penetrated his lungs per X ray. The assailant Ol tin faces likely trial under 1893 law with death penalty possibility. Bulletin at 6:50 p.m. says Clemenceau's condition remains satisfactory.
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Lansing to preside at HEXI meeting in Paris tomorrow
The supreme council meeting in Paris was postponed to tomorrow afternoon with France represented by Stephen Pichon and Captain Tardien. Robert Lansing will preside on key items including occupation in Transylvania, recognition of the Polish government, Schleswig hearing, Albania’s Hadin Pasha, and economic provisioning for the 7th district.
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Army flyer breaks New York Washington flight record
Washington February 20 Lieut Frank Harmon of the army air service reportedly set a new record for the New York to Washington flight, completing the trip in 25 minutes in one of the new war planes.
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General Traub Denies Kansas Charges In Argonne Fight
Major General Traub testifies to the House Military Committee about the Soth Kansas and Missouri national guard involvement in the Argonne battle. He describes six miles of advance, 1,000 prisoners, 24 big guns, 146 machine guns, and 400 killed with 4,600 wounded while defending against German forces.
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Secretary Wilson Warns of Bolshevik Labor Uprising
Secretary of Labor William G. Wilson declares at a New York address that outbreaks in Seattle, Butte, and Lawrence were instigated by Bolsheviks to trigger a nationwide industrial revolution in the United States. He says the Labor Department anticipated such an outbreak for two years and would not be surprised if it continued.
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Unclear Fragments From Wyoming Sports Night
Incomplete OCR reads a boxing or wrestling style event listing with names like Miller and Yokel, unclear affiliations, and garbled place terms. The text hints at a match where Miller defeated Yokel, with stray references to Jackson and marine or ship terms, but details are unreliable.
Near Beer Ban Lifted by Food Administration
Washington February 20 restriction on the use of grain in near beer and intoxicating beverages is removed after a proclamation signed in Paris by President Wilson and Secretary Lansing, announced tonight by the food administration.
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War risk insurance rates fall 30 percent under private policies
Washington officials announced government war risk insurance conversion rates tonight, averaging about 30 percent lower than private company rates. The rates use American experience mortality tables with 2 percent interest, reflecting government subsidies on certain costs.
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Weather note on cloudy colder Saturday conditions
A fragment describes cloudy skies and a colder Saturday with bedroom windows fogging from warm breath. The quirky phrasing hints at a local weather or home viewing note from a newspaper page segment.
Supreme Court sets 2 percent malt liquor limit in Montana
Helena February 20. The Montana supreme court ruled it is a criminal offense to sell malt liquor containing more than 2 percent alcohol by volume. The decision clarifies regulatory thresholds for alcoholic beverages in the state.
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Hog Island Strikers Return 10 Former Work
Philadelphia February 20 The 400 workers at the Hog Island plant who walked out for higher pay and caused a plant shutdown will resume work tomorrow awaiting Mr Piaz’s decision on their wage demands.
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Seattle Merchant Arrested on Embezzlement Charge
Seattle Feb 20 William Crisson head of a furniture firm was arrested on a warrant as a fugitive from justice. He allegedly fled to Chicago where he was said to have been cashier of the Bank of Commerce. Crisson is reported deficient by 150000 dollars.
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Trans-Siberian Route Falters Amid Costs and Delays
Vladivostok reports the Trans-Siberian line loses about all it can lose with costs around 40 million dollars monthly. Only two trains operate between Vladivostok and Ekaterinburg, one a military train, as officials cite underinvestment and shortages of equipment and food for workers.
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American troops assigned to protect food transports
Reports state soldiers of the 113th New York regiment are stationed in various hotels to guard expected food transports. The arrangement, described by the exchange telegraph, places troops with duties inland and around supply routes.
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Will Railroads Hold Status Under Government Fund
Washington Feb 20 Final action on the Will for 759000000 for the railroad administration revolving fund was postponed to tonight for revision of impairment and federal control next January 1st. Debate centered on delaying return of roads and restricting president from returning them before July 1, 1920 without Congress approval. Rayburn proposed delaying return. Hoocker urged if Nautbert amendment passes, railroads mismanagement could recur. Chairman Sims warned the issue is crucial and should not be rushed or tied to economic conditions.
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Representative Dyarelh Promotes Propaganda to Influence Rail Vote
In Washington the representative urged colleagues to push support for a government operation of the railroads. He cited a past defeat in the west and claimed propaganda efforts are being prepared to smear opponents and sway congressional members.
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