Clemenceau Warns of Possible War Reignition
Paris February 10 Georges Clemenceau says the war is won but a lull remains and warns a Russian revival could revive German aggression. He praises American troops and Wilson’s stance while stressing France would not have surrendered without U S support. He welcomes cooperation in the society of nations and notes Germany’s cautious stance after Weimar assembly.
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France
Paris
Georges Clemenceau
Germany
Russia
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Wilson
Fee
Society of Nations
Clemer Neenu
Natron
Labtary
Reds Cross
Salvation Army
Bam
Tatereen
Rhine
Nce
Priert
German National Assembly
Weimar
Posen
Lamatde
Versailles
Ihig
Seattle Strikes Collapse Amid General Walkout After Midnight
In Seattle on February 10 the general strike shows signs of collapse as streetcar workers withdraw and other unions follow. The strike committee seeks to avoid disorder while theaters reopen and longshoremen consider returning to work.
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Seattle
Wash
Itera Y
Opie
Piez
Britons Partly Discharged Under Depobilization Plan
London reports that soldiers released under the depobilization plan are not yet finally discharged as the process awaits peace, with letters of thanks issued. Officers and men will receive individually illuminated certificates of service along with their medals and badges.
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London
Army Council
Germany faces hard peace terms and rising unrest
German newspapers spread propaganda claiming Alsace Lorraine as German and protest against colonial decisions grows. Weimar faces hundreds of signatures as peace terms trigger unrest and fears of Russian anarchist influence threaten Germany's stability.
Pershing Orders Occupation Conduct and Deportation Policy
Amsterdam February 10 General Pershing issues orders to the American army of occupation in Germany stressing that troops act as the executive arm of a free government not conquerors. Soldiers warned against malice looting or personal ties with Germans and told to enforce discipline under military law. Chicago February 10 the federal government moves against Bolshevik agitators aiding strikes, deporting 54 suspects sailing to Atlantic ports, many from Seattle, to Russia and other European nations.
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Germany
Amsterdam
Persling
United States
Pershing
James W. Mandrew
Mme Edouard de Billy Joins Husband in Washington
Mme Edouard de Billy, wife of the French deputy high commissioner in Washington, has joined her husband in the capital. Until armistice, her main war work was arranging visits of American soldiers to French homes. She is his second wife, married shortly before the war.
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Mme
Edouard de Billy
Washington
Het
M. de Billy
German starvation eyed by U S officer in Germany
Paris reports Lieut. Col. Searle Harris of the United States Medical Reserve corps has studied conditions in Germany and concludes the German people are starving. He notes many are anemic from lack of adequate food, especially children, and says Germany is a land of cemeteries and hospitals. He believes the true casualty toll will remain unknown.
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Paris
Germany
Searle Harris
United States Medical Reserve Corps
Morris
Jermainy
Alsace Property Exempt From War Assets Rules
Washington February 8 reports on property of residents in Alsace and Lorraine will no longer be required. Alien Property Custodian Palmer announced that claims issued since January 8 when the war trade board resumed trade with the provinces will be withdrawn.
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Alsace
Washington
Alsace and
Lorraine
Palmer
War-Trade Board
Eichorn Leads Fresh Berlin Uprising At Alexander Platz
Zurich dispatch reports a new Berlin uprising led by former police chief Eichorn who seized Alexander Platz with soldiers and sailors. Ehrert government troops allegedly killed eight and wounded forty in the clash.
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Zurich
Berlin
Eichorn
Sweeden
Alexander Platz
Omsk Government Accepts Japan Offer of Troops and Money
A Russian government report from Omsk states that the government has accepted Japan's offer of troops and money to settle Bolshevik difficulties. The message, dated Vladivostok February 10, notes Tokyo's willingness to aid the Russians, signaling foreign intervention in the internal conflict.
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Japan
Vladivosyolk
Goverrant
Five Bandits Hold Up Bank and Escape
Five bandits robbed the Liberty State Bank in Minneanalis and fled with $5,000. Details on suspects and method were not disclosed as police investigate the February 10 incident.
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Minneanalis
Bandits
The
Liberty
Soviet Formed in Arizona
Preliminary organization of a soldiers sailors and workers council was effected in Phoenix Arizona. About fifteen uniformed soldiers and sailors attended along with one hundred civilians. A resolution calling for immediate release of industrial prisoners withdrawal of American troops from Russia and censorship by the Typographical Union of labor copy was passed. Four Arizona legislators spoke urging the group's aims.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Soldiers, Sailors and Workers’ Council
Russia
Arizona
Return of slain sailors and Marines to relatives’ decision
Washington plans to bring home bodies of officers sailors and marines buried on foreign soil within months. Relatives decide on private interment or burial in Arlington or another national cemetery after the navy pre pays delivery and the treasury bureau refunds burial costs up to 100 dollars in eligible cases. Relatives urged to write the bureau of medicine and surgery with their wishes.
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Navy Department
Alington
Prigice
Americaine
Breveglit Home
Navy
War Risk Insurance Bureau of the Treasury
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Capitol Honors Roosevelt at Joint Congress Session
Representatives from all branches of the U S government and world diplomats attended a joint session in Washington to honor former President Theodore Roosevelt. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts delivered the oration as the tribute to Roosevelt's memory was marked by solemnity and simplicity.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
House of Representatives
Troops Called In Michigan Amid Anarchist Threat
Iron Mountain Michigan reports a detachment of state troops ordered to Tron River to quell a feared anarchist outbreak. The organization, long existing, gained menace from coastal strikes and incendiary I W W rhetoric, with plans for a general strike and looting if demands go unmet.
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Iron Mountain
Mich
Tron River
Butte
Peace Commission Proceeding Despite Presidential Departure
Paris reports the supreme war council may impose sterner terms on Germany to ensure armistice fulfillment. The League of Nations talks reach article fourteen with discussions on international transport, trade, and finance while observers note President Wilson’s departure should not halt work.
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Congress
Society of Nations
Verdinand Lamaude
Law
University of Parise
Leon Bourgeoiis
Fresnel Delecate
Commission
Econcerns
Comerce
Wilson
Intoyd George
Orlando
Lamande
Colonel House
America
Ococll
Chilloga
British honor Roosevelt at Westminster Abbey memorial
More than 1,500 mourners attended the memorial service for the late Col. Roosevelt in Westminster Abbey. Arch bishop Carnegie praised Roosevelt as America's strong man and champion of Britain in the war from the start. Among those present were Lord Beresford Viscount and Viscountess Bryce Earl and Countess Curzon Austen Chamberlain and Admiral Sims in a brilliant assemblage.
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George
Col Sl
Roosevelt
Westminster Abbey
Archbishop Carnegie
America
Britain
Lord Beresford
Bryce
Earl
Countess Curzon
Austen Chamberlain
Admiral Sims
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