Wilson League Plan Assailed in Senate Debate
Senator Poindexter denounced entry into the league as surrender of U.S. sovereignty and the Monroe Doctrine, warning the charter would create a Soviet-like machinery and threaten self government. He contrasted treaties with general disarmament aims and questioned the league’s mandatory powers and composition.
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Senator Lodge Debates Clemenceau Construction Reference
In a discussion about a proposed construction, Senator Lodge counters with a remark on the need for vigorous inferences to satisfy the broader set of requirements. The exchange centers on Premier Clemenceau and the interpretation of the plan.
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Three Wounds Not Serious Clemenceau Shot in Paris
Premier Georges Clemenceau was shot three times while en route to meet Colonel House. Doctors say his condition is satisfactory with two minor skin abrasions and one serious shoulder wound, but no complications feared. Assassin Emile Cottin, dubbed Milou, claimed solo action. a second man named Dreyfus was later detained as a bystander.
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Clemenceau Survives Assassination Attempt in Paris
An assailant fired on French premier Georges Clemenceau as he left his Rue Franklin residence to attend a war office meeting with Col. E. M. House and A. J. Balfour. Clemenceau was wounded but got out of the car. Marshal Foch and police restrained the attacker Cottin.
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German Communist Strike Spreads in Ruhr and West
The communist movement led by Spartacans and independent socialists spreads in western Germany. Dozens of mines idle in the Mamborn Bochum Dortmund belt. Spartacans and miners threaten war on the Ebert government and call for socialization of mines and smelters. Newsprint halted, newspapers banned, and trenches built in Düsseldorf as officials strike. Rail at Wanne station blocked detraining troops. Bochum banks seek troops. Clashes reported in Ortelsburg East Prussia with two dead and eight wounded.
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Jobs for soldiers in civilian life to be President Wilson’s first focus
Washington reports that upon return President Wilson will tackle placing veterans in civilian work. Army officials say he will bring knowledge of demobilization programs in Europe and aim to curb rising unemployment among veterans. The outlook suggests a broad, coordinated policy is needed.
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France Eyes Capital Tax to Spread Burden Over Years
Paris reports Finance Minister Klotz completed a plan for a capital tax payable over many years to limit the present generation’s burden. He urged full repayment from the enemy, coordinated with allies, and warned France cannot be the banker for Germany while seeking reconstruction funds. Estimates suggest the tax could raise 9 to 11 billion francs with new fortune limits to follow.
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Allied loan and credit plans discussed for liberated regions
Judge Edwin B Parker noted delays in capital tax returns of two to three years. M Klotz stated the government weighs an inter allied loan and bills to organize credit to aid liberated regions and demobilized manufacturers business men and farmers.
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Russia Rejects Meeting With Bolsheviks at Princes Islands
Washington reports formal rejection by Siberian Archangel and southern Russia governments of any discussion with Bolsheviks. The note to Paris peace conference says Bolsheviks are traitors who foment anarchy and cannot be reconciled with national Russian groups or allied aims.
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Butte Miners Return to Work After Wage Cut Strike
Butte Montana February 15 miners resume activity after a February 7 strike protesting a $1 daily wage cut. By Wednesday enough workers are expected to operate the mines and hoist ore. United States soldiers remain on duty.
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British Peace Delegate Sir Mark Sykes Dies in Parta
Lieut. Col. Sir Mark Sykes, a key member of the British delegation to the peace conference, died after an illness described as influenza like attack in Parta on February 1.
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Esthonian Forces Fall Back Amid Pskov Fighting
Esthonian troops retreat in the Pskov region facing superior Bolshevik forces. Meanwhile Murman coast reports indicate Allied north Russian expeditionary troops in good health, with reindeer-sled deliveries to outposts and two women awarded medals for gallantry in repelling raids.
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War Cloud Over Central America Spurs U S Action
Alarm of war spreads across Central America as Costa Rica and Nicaragua clash on the frontier. Costa Rica mobilizes 8,000 troops under Julian Trias amid Nicaragua fears invasion. Nicaragua lacks an army and weapons and looks to the United States for protection or a League of Nations settlement.
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Borah Spurns League Talk in National Debate
Washington February 19 Senator Borah Idaho Republican on the senate foreign relations committee formally declined Wilsons invitation to the White House dinner February 26 and Senator Poindexter Washington Republican said he would speak in the senate against the league plan Senator Vardaman opened the fight with a brief speech
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Sweden Ousts Ludendorff Declares Expulsion This Week
Copenhagen reports General Ludendorff, former head of the German military system, must leave Sweden this week after the country refused renewal of his stay permit. A telegram from Malmoe says departure is set for Friday February 21.
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Bonus to Vermont servicemen approved by House
Montpeier Va Feb 12 A bill to give Vermont men and women who entered military or naval service $10 per month for the first year of the war was passed by the house of delegates. The program would cost about $1 000 000.
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Washington FUA names Sepn Redfield as new agso-inten chair
Washington report notes 10 George and Peek of Moline DL former War Industries Board member connected to the appointment of Sepn Redfield as chairman of a new agency. The brief item hints at postwar organizational steps and personnel shifts.
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