Senate Debates U.S. Admission to League of Nations
Senator Poindexter condemns U S entry as surrender of sovereignty and a violation of the Monroe Doctrine. He warns the league would resemble a Soviet system and risk entangling alliances, while Senator Reed questions a nine member executive council.
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Premier Clemenceau Not Refuse
Senator Lodge notes that while a plan aligns with his view it demands many vigorous inferences. The exchange signals cautious support amid cautious interpretation of the construction discussed.
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Clemenceau Shot in Paris Attack Leaves Three Wounds
Premier Georges Clemenceau was shot seven times, three wounds considered serious yet not life threatening. Emile Cottin named as shooter, claims lone act. authorities question his papers and suspect possible Russian ties. The 76 year old leader remains cheerful and recovering, walking unassisted after the incident.
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Assassination Attempt on French Premier Clemenceau
An assailant shot at Georges Clemenceau as he left his Rue Franklin residence to attend a war office conference with Col. House and A. J. Balfour. Clemenceau, wounded but upright, opened the door with his injured arm while police tackled the attacker and the car was halted.
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Communist Strikes Rise Across German Industrial Districts
In western Germany the Spartacans and independents push a general strike and demand socialization of mines and smelters. Thirty five mines idle in the Mamborn Bochum Dortmund area. Spartacan action blocks newspapers and trenches appear in Dusseldorf as workers arm for resistance. Police and troops awaited as rail and postal services are disrupted. In East Prussia at Ortelsburg Spartacans fire on soldiers, killing two and wounding eight.
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Jobs for Soldiers in Civil Life Highlighted by Army Officials
President Wilson will tackle providing suitable civil life jobs for returning servicemen. Army officials say he will bring knowledge of European efforts to curb unemployment as armies demobilize. The piece notes rising unemployment among veterans and hints at a comprehensive program.
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France to impose capital tax to fund postwar costs
French Finance Minister Klotz announced a plan for a long term tax on capital to spread the burden beyond the present generation. He urged close allied financial coordination, strict tax enforcement, and limits on fortunes while preparing a 1919 20 budget amid pensions and war damage debates. Officials estimate the tax could raise 9 to 11 billion francs, with further restrictions on wealth anticipated.
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Allied loan and credit measures debated for liberated regions
Judge Edwin B. Parker noted delays in capital tax refunds likely two to three years. M. Klotz stated the government is considering an inter allied loan and bills to organize credit for liberated region inhabitants, demobilized manufacturers, businesses and farmers to hasten relief.
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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 talks with Bolsheviks. The note to Paris peace conference labels the Bolsheviks traitors, threatens possible moral prejudice among Russians and allies, and excludes any exchange of ideas with them.
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Butte Miners Return to Work After Wage Cut Strike
Butte Montana reports miners returning to work after a February 7 strike protesting a $1 daily wage reduction. By Wednesday enough workers are expected to be at mines to resume heavy ore hoisting. United States soldiers remain on duty.
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British Peace Delegate Sir Mark Sykes Dies in Paria
Lieut. Col. Sir Mark Sykes, a member of the British peace delegation, died in Paria on February 17 after an attack of influenza.
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Esthonian Forces Retreat Near Pskov Amid Fighting
London reports Esthonian troops retreating toward Vidernika Sokelova Podgorje and Koshele due to superior Bolshevik forces around Pskov. Volmar area sees heavy fighting as Murman coast dispatch notes harsh winter and arctic conditions with Allied forces occupying 890 miles of the Murman railway and reindeer-sled deliveries aiding outposts. Two women volunteers receive military medals for defending food convoys.
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War Cloud at U S Door Threatens Central America
Washington reports fears of war in Central America as Costa Rica mobilizes 8000 troops under Premier Julian Trias and Nicaragua fears aggression along the frontier. Nicaragua lacks an army and weapons, raising talk of US expeditionary aid or League of Nations intervention to restore order.
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Borah Spurns League Talk In Senate Battle
Washington February 19 opposition in the senate to the league of nations takes form. Senator Borah Idaho Republican on the foreign relations committee declined President Wilsons invitation to the February 26 White House dinner. Senator Poindexter Washington Republican said he would speak in the senate against the league plan. Senator Vardan? opened the debate with a short speech.
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Sweden Ousts Ludendorff Left Sweden This Week
General Ludendorff, former German military head, who sought asylum in Sweden after the German revolution, must depart this week. A Malmo telegram says Sweden refused renewal of his permit to stay and he is to leave by Friday February 21.
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Vermont House Passes Bonus Plan formilitary Service
The Vermont house approved a bill to pay $10 per month for each month served during the first year of the war to men and women entering military or naval service. Estimated total cost to state is about $1,000,000.
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Washington Feb 19 Deck of Section BE Simina
A brief cryptic entry from the Washington desk on February 19 notes a section BE Simina reference. The specific event, person, or context is not clear from the fragment.
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