Local Jewish Welfare Board mobilizes for soldiers
Community leaders rally to support Jewish soldiers stationed here by forming a welfare association. A field secretary will head HQ as committees raise funds, with $14,186 collected to date and daily pledges boosting the drive beyond the original quota. Women volunteers, led by Mrs. Charles Carey and Mrs. Albert B. Johnston, organize collections and social events to sustain support through next week.
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National Organization
Pevir
Charles D. Carey
Pariah House
Charles Carey Not Ory
Albert B. Johnston
Harry GB. Henderson
Fred L. Crate
Mildred McIntosh
Albert Barrett
William B. Ross
Henry Bullock
John D. Shingle
A. Huston
Wesley I. Dumm
J. A. ‘Kankle
James H. Walton
R. N. la
Lovwem Co
Marian Ream
Trula Hunt
Nelma W. Ball
Peer Ote We
Supreme War Council Reopens Spa Talks Likely in Belgium
Paris dispatch reports the supreme war council has reached an agreement to resume negotiations that broke off at Spa, with talks resuming immediately and likely to take place in Belgium.
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Associated Press
Paris
Supreme War Council
Spa
Belgium
World high jump record set in Brooklyn meet
Lieut. William H. Taylor of Maritz Ohio set a world high jump record of 6 feet 4 1/4 inches at the A A U meeting in Brooklyn, surpassing the former mark by one fifth of an inch. The record for the landing portion was noted as 4 1/4 inches.
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Associated Press
New York
William II, Taylor
Maritz
Ohio
Brooklyn-to-West
Helgian plan eyed for Malmady annexation by peace conference
The peace conference commission reportedly agrees to the Helgian plan for annexation of Malmady and adjacent district, signaling possible conference approval of regional oversight by The Malmady. The area lies near the Belgian border and has been German for years. The Paris report notes the conference selecting a delegation to investigate Belgian affairs and Italy’s role.
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Associated Press
Paris
Marek
Peace Conference Commission
Halgian Clain
Malmady
Parig
Peace Conference Today
Tsa
Belgium
Transport 18 Bape Latest Report Near Virginia Coast
Norfolk dispatch says Transport Buford carrying over 1 000 officers and men, once reported helpless off Virginia coast, passed the Virginia capes late tonight. The vessel was seen proceeding under convoy toward Newport News.
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Norfolk
Buford
Virginia
Newport News
Chicago billiard champ crowned at Chicago Athletic Association
David McAnders of the Chicago Athletic Association won the billiard championship by defeating Percy Colhine 248 to 109 in 16 innings in Chicago.
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Associated Press
Cimcago
David McAnderfs
Chicago Athletic Assention
Percy Col Hine
Revision of 1858 treaty approved by council
A revision of the 1858 treaty was approved and the council will decide Monday on the representation of smaller powers of the commonwealth and financial measures.
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Coonowle
Financial Comet
Ambassador recounts Bolshevik danger and Russian bloodshed
Ambassador Franely told the Senate committee that Bolshevik rule would let Germany dominate Russia within a decade, threaten peace, and empower German agents in banks. He described mass killings in czarist days and alleged Bolshevik plots against the Allies, warning of a world crisis if troops withdraw.
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Associated Press
Washington
Franely
Senate Committee
Russia
Germany
Europe
Fio Guttern
Aftermath of wartime credit limits for Allies
The United States has reduced Allied credit access to 2.158 billion of the 10 billion authorized. A European study will gauge the value of rail equipment and other property the U S will hold in Europe. Congress did not approve using unused credit funds, so credits to allies shrink while Britain remains the largest debtor ally.
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Associated Vess
Washington
Bue Ture Credite
Vauldation Commission
Europe
United States
Congress
Treasury
Eeane Eo
Britain
Injured American Count Rises to 100000 in War
Report from Washington states total injured Americans at 100000 with 80000 expected to return to prior jobs and 30000 to receive retraining aid. About 13000 have registered for retraining after battles for democracy, while 1800 have entered and 600 began training.
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Dy Associated Press
Washington
War prize cables to be divided by international panel
The Supreme Council adopts a deport on German cables. The five member commission led by James Brown Scott will decide if the cables are prizes of war and who receives them, and will examine related contracts for disposition.
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Council
James Brown Scott
Debates Set On League Of Nations Lodge Lowell Event
Washington March 8 A joint debate on the league of nations between Senator Lodge and A Lawrence Lowell Harvard president and former head of the League to Enforce Peace has been formally announced. Lodge accepts the invitation and arrangements will follow after his Boston return. On board the George Washington President Wilson views opposition as not prompting major changes and continues a smooth voyage amid rain and sunless seas.
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Washington
League of Nations
Senator Lodge
A. Lawrence Lowell
Hayard
League
Lotge
Marvard
Loige
Boston
Associated Press
George Washington
Wilson
Mary Men Unable Get Releases Amid War Service Concerns
Secretary Baker said the army bill failure will force many men to stay in service. The selective service act sets four months after the presidential proclamation as the draft limit, but a postwar peace treaty could push the period to September. In Buenos Aires, 200 Peruvian officers and soldiers were arrested in Lima after a mutiny linked to a candidate proclamation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Baker
War Department
Buenos
Aires
Lima
Chile
Zionists Plan Mass Meeting At Mt Sinai Tonight
A mass Zionist gathering is set for 8 o'clock Sunday evening at Mt Sinai synagogue to discuss the Palestine restoration fund. The Zionist Organization of America led by Judge Julian W. Mack of Chicago pushes the campaign, with the Wellesman commission in Palestine needing funds and the fund drive as the sole source of support.
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Mt. Sinai
Palestine Restoration Fund
Zionist Organization of America
Julian W. Mack
Chicago
Welleman Commission
Palestine
Organization of the Jewish Nation
P. KR. 8
Jack Johnson Plans Return Match After Spain Visit
Jack Johnson arrived from Spain en route to Mexico City for his first ring appearance since losing the title four years ago. He seeks a return bout with Willard under different terms, weighs 226 pounds, and has signed a blank five fight contract with opponents to be chosen. Johnson plans a U S visit within four months.
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Dy Associated Press
Havana
Jack Johnson
Spain
Mexico City
Johnson
Willard
United States
Early Return of Roads to Private Control Urged
Howard Elliot chairman of the Northern Pacific urged returning roads to private ownership and passing related legislation. He argued government operation reduces energy and efficiency and warned that without competition reform and absorption of weak lines into large networks are needed to improve service and labor conditions.
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Chicago
Howard Elliot
Northern Pacific Railroad
Chicago Commercial Club
Pennsylvania Railroad
Tate
Explosion on Carnival steamer kills worker in San Pedro
An explosion of gas in the Carnival steamer's gas tank under construction in San Pedro caused the death of R. C. Bae gle of Long Beach and injured 21 other workers. The vessel, nearly complete, was set to launch on the 17th. Builders blamed heat and vibration. the fire department aided the injured.
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San Pedro
Cal
Carnival
R. C. Baegle
Long Bowel
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