President Wilson appeals to test American support for world peace
Boston, Feb. 25. President Wilson urged Americans to decide on the league plan by testing public sentiment. He said Europe seeks lasting peace and America is trusted as the friend of mankind, warning that if this moment fails nations may turn to other governors and that distant horizons must not be ignored. He hailed U S sacrifice and insisted America must lead for global justice.
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No Extra Session Until June First From France
Washington reports President Wilson will not call an extra session of Congress before he returns from Europe. Senator Martin says the president likely comes home by June 1, and lawmakers discuss rushing urgent bills and appropriations before adjournment amid Democratic push and Republican resistance.
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Thompson Nominated Mayor in Chicago Primaries
Chicago Feb 26 Mayor William Hale Thompson was renominated by Republicans. County Clerk Robert M Sweitzer was renominated by Democrats. Thompson leads Olson by about 45 000 votes while Seitzler defeats Carey by 60 000 to 70 000 in early returns with results incomplete.
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Bavarian Premier Eisner Shot Dead in Munich
Copenhagen Feb 22 report says Kurt Eisner Bavarian premier was shot and killed yesterday by Lieutenant Count Arco Valley as he walked from the foreign ministry toward the diet. Two shots from behind in the Panner Strasse caused his death. authorities rushed to investigate amid street turmoil.
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Bavarian Interior Minister Shot During Landtag Session
Munich reports that Bavarian minister of the interior Herr Auer was shot during a landtag session while he referenced the assassination of Bavarian premier Kurt Elgner. The attack occurred amid political tension and unrest in Munich.
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Berlin Killings Update Amid Uncertain Fates of Auer and Arco Valley
Berlin reports indicate Interior Minister Auer and Count Arco Valley, tied to the assassination of Premier Elsner, remained alive but in critical condition on Saturday. Earlier accounts of Count Arco Valley’s fate varied, with claims of lynching or being wounded by a naval guard.
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Latest Market Reports Chicago Livestock Feb 26
Hogs receipts 64 000 market mostly 6 to 10e over yesterday's average prices ranged from bulls 17.40 to 17.80 butchers 17.60 17.80 weights 17.0 17.55 packing 16.75 17.45 throwouts 16.26 16.76 pigs good to choice 14.25 16.50 Cattle receipts 13 000 beef steers up 23¢ others strong good to prime 16.85 20 common 10.50 16.85 butcher stock cows and heifers 7.60 16.50 canners cutters 6.50 7.60 stockers and feeders 11.16 inferior 8.2 to 2 11 real calves good and choice 16.25 17. The market for sheep receipts 14 000 uneven to 26e higher lambs choice prime 18.35 18.50 medium good 14 18.50 ewes 12.25 12.65 culls 5.50 8.50.
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Omaha Livestock Market Report February 26
Hogs receipts 18 900 prices up 10 to 15 cents with heavy bids around 17.15 to 17.65 for heavy hogs and 17.40 for bulk. Cattle receipts 8 400 market steady native steers 12 50 to 18 50 cows and heifers 7 50 to 13 50 western steers 10 0 to 16 0 Texas steers 9 13 50 range cows 7 to 12 60 calves 8 60 to 14. Sheep receipts 11 590 market 15 to 25 higher culled 6 49 wethers 12 0 to 13 50 ewes 9 50 to 11 75 lambs 10 15 60 yearlings 13 50 to 15 60.
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Hogs Cattle and Sheep Markets Slower in St Paul
St Paul reports Feb 26 hogs receipts 17 000 with prices 15 50 to 17 75 and bulk 17 08. Cattle receipts 4300 killers slow steady steers 5 50 to 8 18 cows and heifers 5 50 to 13 calves strong to 25 cents higher 15 50 60 15. Stockers and feeders steady 60 15. Sheep 1000 receipts market steady lambs 10 to 17 25 wethers 10 13 ewes 5 10 50.
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Minneapolis Grain Prices and Receipts Report
Minneapolis grain market update shows Feb 26 receipts 232 cars versus 87 a year earlier. Cash wheat No 1 northern quoted at 2.21 to 2.28, corn No 3 yellow 1.27 to 1.29, oats No 3 white around 0.56 to 0.57, flax at 3.55 to 2.58, flour unchanged. Shipments total 44 225 barrels. barley at 0.80 to 0.91.
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Civil unrest feared as Lloyd George proposes inquiry
London reports Premier Lloyd George urged Parliament to form a committee to probe conditions in the coal industry. He warned that granting miners demands could impose an тяжел burden on all industries and risk civil strife in the United Kingdom.
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Big Powers Agree to Broad Peace Treaty Plan
At Paris the council of the great powers sped up the peace conference work. A single general document will cover military and non military subjects, with reparations and economics included, aiming for a preliminary treaty by mid March as Wilson returns.
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Turkey
Wheat Bill Up in Senate Ordered Favorable Report
The Senate Agriculture Committee formally reported the House wheat bill allocating one billion dollars to maintain the 2.26 dollar price for the 1919 crop. It authorizes executive power to normalize wheat markets by July 1 1920 and allows flour export preference to aid mills. Expect action before March 4.
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Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill Drops War Agencies
Washington February 22 The new sundry civil appropriation bill reported by the appropriations committee contains no appropriation for the continuance of several wartime agencies including the labor department's Employment Service. The measure totals 850,766,800 for various departments and directs the return to the treasury of 21,905,918 of unexpended appropriations.
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