Eberts Words Stir Contention Over Armistice Terms
Paris reports a supreme council bulletin says the armistice terms with Germany are under extended discussion to be fixed by the allied war council. Ebert warns adversaries as Berlin voices fear of a long subjection if Germany is kept under armed force.
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Supreme Council
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Supreme Inter-Sallied War Council
Weimar
Ebert
Supreme War Council
Marshal Foch
Treves
Essen
France
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Bromberg
Poland
Danzig
Great Britain
United States
Europe
Asia
Rhine
League of Nations
Basle
German National Assembly
Winterfeldt
Armistice Commission
New World Organization
Wilson
Berlin
Hans Melbrueck
May strike to save beer in New Jersey
Newark February 7 representatives of 980000 building trades workers adopted a no beer no work slogan condemning nationwide prohibition. They voted to ask the Essex trades council to start a state wide strike July 1 when the war time prohibition law takes effect. Delegates favored continued manufacture and sale of light wines and beer.
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Newark
N. J
Essex Trades Council
U S Warns Visiters to Avoid Egypt
Washington on February 7 American visitors and tourists are warned to avoid Egypt unless on business due to shipping congestion and scarce hotel accommodations reported from Cairo.
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Washington
Egypt
State Department
Cairo
Germany sought war in 14 Eisner holds mass of evidence
Bavarian premier Kurt Wisner says vast material remains to be checked in German archives on who started the war. Eisner notes records in Munich secret archives show Germany desired war, citing a conversation between King Ludwig of Bavaria and Count von Schoen found among Hertling papers.
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Berne
Kurt Wisner
Herr Eisner
Munich
Germany
Ludwig of
Bavaria
Count von Schoen
Paris
Count von Hertling
Belgium
Rhine
Alsace-Lorraine
Baden
Hesse
William
Herr Hisner
Strike in the Northwest Halts Mines and Guards Property
In Butte Montana on February 8 hundreds of striking miners, many armed, turned back workers and halted all mining operations. Regular army troops guard the mine property as reports of beatings and miners being waylaid emerge.
Ireland Self-Determination Resolution Moves Through House
The House Foreign Affairs Committee favored a resolution hoping the Paris peace conference will favorably consider Ireland’s right to self determination. One member reportedly voted against the measure as the text urges American delegates to press for Ireland’s freedom and independence based on the president’s international league principle.
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Washington
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Ireland
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress of the United States of America
Paris
Gallagher
Illinois
Bremen battle leaves dozens dead in street fighting
Amsterdam reports 36 dead and more than 100 wounded in Bremen as government forces defeat the Spartacans. Berlin dispatch suggests casualty totals may rise well above the cited figures.
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Amsterdam
Bremen
Berlin
Telegraaf
Maniac Seeks Platform With Gun at Governor Philipp's Office
A gunman broke into Wisconsin Governor Philipp's office on Tuesday demanding 20 million dollars. He entered with visitors, laughed, and announced his goal to obtain the 1920 platform. The governor, alerted by a prior incident, began screening later callers.
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Madison
Wis
Philipp
Women Delegates Admitted to Labor Conference
Paris February 8 women will be admitted as delegates to the permanent international labor conference under formation as decided by the international labor legislation commission.
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Paris
Twelve Stowaways to Face Desertion Trial in France
Newport News reports twelve Army enlisted men who arrived as stowaways will depart for France on the Aeolus. They will be court martialed on charges of desertion after arrival in France.
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Newport News
France
Aeolus
Wilson declines Salamanca invitation to League conference
Madrid February 7 President Wilson replies to the University of Salamanca that participation in the conference on a society of nations cannot be entertained. He and his colleagues find it difficult to indicate conditions under which such participation could be accomplished.
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Madrid
University of Salamanca
Conference On A Society of Nations
Wilson
President asked to name panel for postwar price guide
Washington reports Secretary Redfield said President Wilson was asked to appoint a committee of industrial leaders and government representatives to investigate and propose price scales for basic commodities the government will buy after the war. The panel would guide private enterprise amid uncertain price trends.
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Wilson
Washington
Commerce Redfield
Redfield
Seattle Strife Sparks Federal Takeover Threat
Seattle mayor Ole Hanson warns the strike committee he will run essential services under federal control if the walkout continues. Army and police mobilize as 1,500 troops from Camp Lewis and 3,000 police stand by, with streetcars resuming service under guard once protection is assured.
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Seattle
Wash
Ole Hanson
Camp Lewis
Pacific Northwest
United States
Johnl. Hayden
Thirtieth Field Artillery
Cay
War Department
Hanson
Cedar River
Oregon
Sann Francisco
Bpeb
John F. Morrison
Western Department of the Army
Morrison
Army
Tacoma
U. S. Casualties in Russia Archangel Region
Washington reports 180 killed or missing in Archangel area of Russia through January 31, with 229 wounded or injured among 4,925 American troops. Deaths by cause include 8 officers and 58 men to disease, 2 officers and 64 men to wounds, and other incidents.
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Washington
Archangel
Russia
Gehans
Many Yanks Were Naughty
Secretary Baker disclosed that over 870000 court martial trials of American soldiers occurred during the war. About 23000 were heard by general courts martial and roughly 350000 were tried by special or summary courts for minor offenses in response to Senator Borah's resolution.
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Washington
Baker
Senate
Lter
Borah
War Department
Arrest Warrants Issued Against Belfast Strike Leaders
Belfast authorities issue warrants for the arrest of strike leaders on charges of conspiracy to prejudice and imperil public safety. The move follows ongoing labor actions and aims to curb disruptions in the city.
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Belfast
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