World League Covenant Read by Wilson Outlines Rules
Paris February 15 the executive council of the proposed league of nations will include the United States Great Britain France Italy and Japan with four other states. The president will summon the first meeting of delegates and the executive council. The league will have a secretariat and diplomatic privileges for members. States may join by two thirds approval and must observe international obligations and limit armaments. The council will arbitrate disputes and propose measures to maintain peace and curb weapons.
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League Covenant Proposes Global Polity and Mandates
The draft outlines mutual defense, economic aid, and free transit among league members while inviting non members to disputes. It foresees mandates for colonies, a permanent labor bureau, and league control of treaties and arms traffic. Adjournment target is June 1. U.S. congressional power remains pivotal.
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President Wilson Wins Praise for League Covenant
Washington reports the League of Nations covenant hailed as a great US triumph. Senator Hitchcock praises its disarmament provisions while lawmakers weigh the document. Representative Harrison of Mississippi reads related articles to applause in the House. Leaders stress bicameral structure and safeguarding the Constitution and Monroe Doctrine.
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Wilson’s Short Stay Yields Notable Achievements
Paris reports the departure of President Wilson from Brest aboard the George Washington. Observers express that his brief visit accomplished a great deal, with wide agreement on the significance of his work during the stay.
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France Offers Site For Monument To Fallen Americans
Edouard de Billy of the French high commission says Andre Tardieu reports Clemenceau proposes France erect a monument on French soil for American soldiers who died on the field of honor. France would provide the ground and present the site to the United States for the memorial.
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Radio Ship Control Device Reported a Success
Army and navy experts say John Hays Hammond Jr. developed a radio control device for surface ships that can be sent with explosives to enemy vessels and could work on submerged craft with visible wireless antennae. Tests were revealed during debate over a fortifications bill allocating 417000 for an experimental submerged boat project.
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Blaze at Savannah Destroys Railroad Decks
A fire of unknown origin swept through the Seaboard Air Line railroad decks in Savannah Georgia. Surrounding cargo included cotton valued over a million dollars ready for overseas shipment and turpentine pirate and other overseas supplies totaling about twelve million dollars lost or damaged.
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Regulations Relaxed for Egg Dealers and Cold Storage
Washington on February 15 reports that all special regulations for egg dealers and cold storage eggs including fixed price margins were withdrawn by the food administration. Dealers and storage men remain under licensing and officials note that the withdrawal does not affect the food control act against profiteering and wasteful practices.
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Ambassador Sharp Resigns From France Post
William G. Sharp, American ambassador to France, has resigned. President Wilson in Paris has accepted the resignation, effective upon the qualification of his successor. The resignation is dated December 19, 1918, and the acceptance December 21.
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Germany to disband army and form people’s force
President Friedrich Ebert announced to foreign correspondents that Germany will demobilize and build a people's army based on general conscription. A government commission of center, democratic and socialist parties is shaping the new program, while Count von Bernstorff will not attend the peace conference.
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Poles Repel German Force Near Bromberg
German company under Lieutenant Parthenheimer refused orders and was attacked on three sides by Polish forces near Bromberg. Parthenheimer was killed as the unit was nearly wiped out. German troops plan to reorganize to defend the Bromberg Schneidemuhl railway connection.
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Wilson Will Assist Armenia
President Wilson replies to the American committee for Armenian independence promising to be as watchful as possible and to do his utmost on behalf of Armenia including Cilicia Trebizond coast and Russian and Persian Armenian regions.
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First Break in Butte Strike Reported
Machinists vote to return to work ending a three day lay off in sympathy with copper miners. Local foundries and shops employees also expected to go back, easing tensions as issues are clarified.
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Scheidemann Presses Wilson Program For Germany
At Weimar the chancellor urged unity under strong central authority and adherence to President Wilson's program. He called for peace restoration, German colonies, admission to the League of Nations, and redistribution of war profits to fund reforms, while protecting political equality and democratic rights.
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Gompers Heads to Brussels for Interallied Labor Talks
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, and six labor leaders left Paris by automobile for Brussels. There they will confer with Belgian trade unionists on plans for an interallied labor congress in Paris, with the date to be fixed at the Brussels conference.
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Republic Restored in Northern Portugal Amid Arrests
Oporto residents backed by republican forces have restored the republic in northern Portugal. Lisbon dispatches confirm the development and report that Couceiro and others were arrested amid the political shakeup.
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