Coreans Rebel Against Japan and Demand Independence
Reports from Shanghai and Seoul detail widespread Corean protests against Japanese rule. Demonstrations turn deadly with dozens killed or wounded as guards fire on crowds amid closures of schools and churches. Corean association appeals to Wilson and peace leaders for independence under a temporary mandate until self government is achieved.
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Japan
Shanghai
Corea
Corean
Sungchun
Seoul
Reuter
Anju
Yi Heul
Washington
Wilson
Corean National Association
League of Nations
Syngman Rhee
Henry Chung
United States
Peace Conference
State Department
Paris
Rhee
Corean Association
Pith of the Victory News: Treaty Talks and World Powers
France opposes including the League covenant delaying peace treaty signing. Poland to receive a sixty mile corridor through East Prussia to Danzig. Britain concedes to Wilson on the League covenant. Palmer cites freed American metal industry from German control. Sims notes a 1910 warning of war within four years. Ishii urges race prejudice elimination for world brotherhood as talks unfold on relinquishing colonies and Kiaochou.
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League of Nations
Poland
East Prussia
Danzig
Supreme Council
Great Britain
Wilson
Germany
A. Mitchell Palmer
Eae
Sims
Viscount Ishii
League of Ations
Kiaochou
Pacific
Japan
Italy
Teutons Will Surrender Ships For Food Immediately
Under Secretary von Braun, on his way to Brussels, said Germany would start surrendering its merchant fleet now in exchange for a definite food delivery deal. He cited about 2,250,000 tons to be handed over and described dire German food shortages and rising infant mortality, urging immediate relief to save children and the elderly.
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Herr von Braun
Chemnitz
Dresden
Saxony
Cologne
Aix-la- Chapelle
75 Foot Fall Kills Ace Major Peterson in Florida
Seabreeze Florida reports Major David Mek Peterson, an officially recognized ace, died when his plane nose dived to the ground near Daytona Beach after reaching roughly 75 feet. Pilot Major Peterson was killed instantly and Lieutenant F X Pager was seriously injured with the two other passengers.
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Peterson
Florida
Seabreeze
Fla
David Mek Peterson
America
Daytona Beach
F. X. Pagersick
Pavers Sick
U. S. Troops Jap Clash in Tientsin Set for Inquiry
Washington will conduct a thorough investigation into the brush between American marines and Japanese policemen in Tientsin. If American troops are found to be aggressors, an apology will be made to the Japanese government after a reasonable time for inquiry.
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Washington
Tientsin
Japan
War Air Power Terms Dominate League Talks
American delegates favor raising disarmament as a League issue. Supreme War Council adopts aerial terms prohibiting military use of airplanes and dirigibles but allowing commercial flights under guarantees. Debate continues on trials for German leaders and on international tribunals.
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Supreme War Council
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Supreme War Capel
United States
Berlin
Hamburg
Brazil
Lloyd George
America
League of Nations
World News In Condensed Form
Peking reports the US consul at Tien-tsin attacked while investigating arrests of two American soldiers with one wounded man found in the jail yard. Washington notes spring air raids planned on German cities using dirigibles. Berlin court martial orders 24 Spartacist guards executed and 250 more jailed. New York reports Homer S. Cummings as Democratic National Committee chairman urging a league of nations issue. Washington says major oil companies form an alliance to extend wartime cooperation.
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Peking
United States
Tien-tsin
Washington
Navy Department
Why
Berlin
Lichtenberg
New York
Homer S. Cummings
Democratic National Committee
League of Nations
Four Treaties Needed to Form Peace Pact
Paris Captain Tardieu outlined a plan for a peace settlement requiring four separate treaties with Germany Austria Turkey and Bulgaria. He said signing by March 20 was unlikely with Germany first and other terms to follow. He noted possible restrictions on armaments and enemy trade and questioned whether Germans would be summoned to Paris to sign.
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Paris
Andre 'Lardleu
Tardieu
Germany
Austrian
Turkey
Bulgaria
Tardien
United States
Youth of Americau
National Guard
Congress
America
League of Nations
Haig Named British Field Marshal Leader
London reports Sir Douglas Haig has been appointed field marshal and commander in chief of the British forces, succeeding General Robertson who becomes commander in the Rhine army.
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Haig
London
Sir Douglas Haig
Great Britain
Robertson
Jersey Labor Federation Backs Repeal Effort
Four hundred delegates of the New Jersey State federation of Labor and State Building Trades Council condemned the no beer no work strike set for July 1. They adopted resolutions urging Congress to repeal wartime prohibition and called on President Wilson for aid.
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Jersey
Emile Cottin Convicted and Sentenced to Death
Paris reports Emile Cottin the anarchist who attempted to assassinate Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau was condemned by a court martial to death. The verdict was unanimous. Cottin said he would again try to kill Clemenceau if he believed he could succeed.
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Paris
Emile Cottin
Georges Clemenceau
Cottin
M. Clemenceatu
Senate Fails 0 Vote on Prohibition Amendment in New Jersey
In Trenton on March 11 the Senate failed to ratify the federal prohibition amendment by a vote of 10 to 0 with three lawmakers, Haines, Case, and Wells, not voting. Governor Edge criticized blanket salary increases while Assembly passes bills on building and loan laws and a state normal school site.
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Bright
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Mackay
Pilgrim
Smith
New Jersey
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Alef
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Judiciary Committee
Barrett
Morgan
State Banking Department
Senate Bil Makin
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Union
Elizabeth
Glasshorn
South Jersey
Rowland
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