Amended German Treaty Fails to Pass Ratification
In Washington the amended pact was defeated 49 to 35, with 28 Republicans and 24 Democrats for ratification and 23 Democrats and 12 Republicans against. Seven votes short of the two thirds required, the issue becomes a campaign focal point as Wilson weighs returning the treaty to the Senate or negotiating a separate peace with Germany. Until a status of peace is legally declared, wartime authority remains in force under the armistice terms.
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Washington
Senate
Germany
Wilson
White House
Congress
War Department
State Department
Germany Must Strengthen Diplomatic and Trade Ties
Fragmentary text indicates a call for Germany to reinforce its diplomatic and trade relations. The note mentions the need for improved economic engagement and international cooperation, reflecting a focus on Germany's role in global diplomacy.
Rebel Spirit Rules Germany. Berlin on Edge Amid Chaos
Berlin faces a volatile mood as most of Germany rebels and the capital sits at risk of upheaval. Dr Kapp’s Berlin push and retreat disrupt parliamentary work, with coalition parties maneuvering to form a new cabinet ahead of June elections.
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London
Germany
Berlin
Exchange
Kapp
National Assembly
Senate backs Irish self government sympathy in treaty debate
During last week’s peace treaty debate the senate approved a declaration of sympathy with Ireland’s self government. The measure passed 38 to 36 in committee, then 45 to 38 on the second vote, citing self determination and entry to the League of Nations once an Irish government is formed.
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Washington
Senate
Ireland
Gerry, Mocrat
Rhode Island
Germany
United States
League of Nations
Deep Waterway Meet Sets Detroit Dates for Tidewater Congress
The Great Lakes St Lawrence Tidewater Congress will convene in Detroit from June 3 to 5 to discuss a proposal to navigate the St Lawrence rapids and open Great Lakes ports to Atlantic shipping. Fourteen member states including Michigan will attend, with governors or representatives speaking.
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Detroit
Great Lakes
Inland Waterways Committee
Board of Commerce
St. Lawrence River
Michigan
New York
U S Builds Biggest Navy With 665000 Ton Fleet
U S naval experts report construction of twelve super-dreadnaughts and six battle-cruisers totaling 665,400 tons. The fleet will mount 152 sixteen inch rifles and 14 fourteen inch rifles with electric drive engines, aiming for completion around 1923. The force would include 19 super-dreadnaughts and six battlecruisers in the first line and eight dreadnaughts plus smaller ships in the second line.
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Washington
United States
Pupils Strike to Aid Teachers in Muncie Parade
About 1400 Muncie high school pupils left class in response to a student musician led call to arms and joined a parade supporting higher teacher pay. They carried preprepared banners as parents cheered. teachers said they knew nothing of the plans.
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Muncie
iInd
Muncie High School
Man sues for breach after marriage bid letters twice
A man unable to pick a wife from three admired women sent duplicate marriage proposals to all. He planned to marry the first to assent, but the two late suitors sue for breach of promise, creating a legal dilemma.
House Passes Army Bill to Create Peace Time Forces
The House approved a peace time army of 299000 enlisted men and 17800 officers by 245 to 92, sending the measure to the Senate. The plan preserves wartime flexibility while leaving tactical organization to presidential regulations and expects a strength under 300000 initially.
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Washington
House
Senate
Farwell Community Notes and Local Visits
Local briefs record Bert Badger visiting his Lansing relatives and several residents visiting family in Clare Marion and Mason. School closures due to coal shortages, church services, and a talk on Americanization are noted along with a G E S initiation meeting and an apron social planned for April.
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Bert Badger
Lansing
Orson Nolan
Davis
Frank Davis
Frank Melvin
Sigmaw
Lou Gee
Clare
L Hammond
Marion
Frank Gilman
Lake
Shooks
Cole
Floyd Bureton
Linda Clark
Flint
Renzie Gaineforth
Mason
Effie Dewey
Farwell
W. Brown
Detroit
Brody
Jess Graham
Roesbush
A. L. Graham
Mgr
Jobd Henry
M. BK
Mr. Lewis
Farwell Markets Report Prices and Commodities
Market notes list winter wheat at 2.30 cream spring wheat 2.45 eggs at 2.00 to 3.35 oats new pork rose in 62 OT reet barley cwt 2.70 veal clover seed 35.00 potatoes per cwt beans 5.60 corn 65 poultry peas 2.00 to 3.35 buckwheat 9 25.
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