Wilson signs war tax bill with dry District rider
President Wilson signed the $6,000,000,000 war revenue bill aboard a special train after arriving in Washington from Boston. The measure imposes taxes on liquor, near beer, grape juice, tobacco, luxuries, autos, and many services with enforcement effective immediately or soon. Estimates project about $1.2 billion yearly for 25 years to pay war debt, with discussions of sinking fund and bond redemptions.
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Blast Destroys Tioga Oil Refinery in Clarendon
In Warren Pennsylvania on February 26 a Tioga Oil Refinery at Clarendon was destroyed by fire with an estimated loss of 150,000 dollars. One fireman was seriously burned. An explosion sparked the blaze.
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Navy Seaplane 8495 Lost Off Virginia Coast
The Navy reports the big seaplane 8495 with three ensigns and two machinists aboard disappeared after departing Norfolk on Sunday. Ensigns Stuart McDonald Terrier Baltimore Clifford A Bell New York City Robert L Dibble Valley Stream NY Chief Machinist Mates Albert F Hazel West Roxbury MA Roy L Hobdy Bowling Green KY were aboard. A radar operator saw a plunge into the water near Fisherman’s Island and search efforts found no trace. The aircraft is officially declared lost.
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Chicago Mayor Thompson Nominated by Republicans
Chicago February 26 Republicans renominated William Hale Thompson for mayor by a plurality likely between 40 000 and 45 000. Democrat Robert M Sweitzer defeated Thomas Carey, with Judge Harry Olson and Capt Charles E Merriam trailing. Women’s votes influenced the primary as suffrage leaders campaigned statewide. the day reported little disorder and no violence.
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Not Guilty In Killing German Child In France
Marie Lescont a 22 year old dressmaker knelt in court after being found not guilty for killing her infant German child. She argued it was not crime to kill such a child given her capture at Maubeuge and began to pray as the three grave judges in Seine et Marne confirmed the decision setting a judicial precedent.
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SIG BONFIRE PEACE NIGHT
The Overseas Merc invites members worldwide to cooperate on a world wide illumination of bonfires on peace night the night of the peace treaty signing.
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Spartacan Troubles Roil Germany as Premier Named
Berlin reports rising unrest in German states as Spartacan forces seize Mannheim auto plant and disrupt rail and telegraph links. Faldzennik, Spartacan leader in Wesphalia, is killed resisting arrest. Scheld named Bavarian premier after Eisner's assassination. general strike and post office seizures signal broader revolt in Saxony and Mannheim.
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Plan T R Head On Bonds
Senator Kenyon of Iowa urged fellow senators to place a vignette of the late Theodore Roosevelt on the Victory loan securities. He argued the tribute would be fitting and signaled readiness to offer an amendment to the bond bill when it reached the Senate.
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Wire-Control Bill Rush Moves Through House
Washington report notes the Moon wire-control bill limits government oversight of telegraph and telephone lines to December 31, 1919. A second bill proposes $100,000,000 for rural settlements for soldiers in every state. Both measures are scheduled for consideration this week after quick debate limits set by the house rules committee.
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House Rules Committee
Prosecution to press butter and egg board cases
Chicago February 25 United States District Attorney Charles F Clyne announced the federal government will push the case against the Chicago butter and egg board and the Elgin butter and egg board Indictments against more than 30 members of the two boards were returned by a federal grand jury months earlier charging Sherman anti trust violations.
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War crime trials announced for Hungarian regime leaders
Zurich report cites Budapest dispatch that former Hungarian Premier Wekerle and other old regime officials will be tried for war crimes. The announcement frames the upcoming trials as a response to wartime actions by Hungary’s prewar government.
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Greece requests U.S. troops for Epirus plebiscite
Premier Venizelos told the council of ten that Greece is willing to accept a plebiscite in Epirus if American troops occupy the area to ensure fair voting. The proposal reflects Greece seeking Allied guarantee for the vote amid postwar disputes.
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Fighters to Keep Uniforms for Discharged Soldiers
Washington news reports the house adopted the conference report on the uniform bill granting discharged soldiers sailors and marines ownership of their uniforms and providing five cent mileage to their homes. The measure now goes to the senate for adoption.
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Cross Pole On Ice Pack Lands Safely
Advices from Alaska report Storker Storkerson and five explorers on a floating Arctic ice pack, who aimed to drift across the north pole, landed safely on November 7. Storkerson began from Victoria British Columbia June 17 1918 with Vilhjalmur Stefansson leading a Canadian government expedition to study barren arctic wastes.
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Prince Livio Borghese to Represent Italy in Serbia
Prince Livio Borghese, long a councilor at the Italian embassy in London, is named minister to Serbia. He is the second son of Prince Paolo Borghese of the storied Siena lineage that produced Pope Paul V. The Borghese family is famed for its Rome villa and palace. Born in diverse cities, his children include births in Smyrna Rome Pekin and Cairo. The prince is 45.
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China reports secret China Japan pacts at peace conference
Pekin telegraphs the Paris delegation with a list of all secret China Japan agreements. The message notes copies include those on the twenty one demands and the China Japan military convention, plus drafts on Manchurian Mongolian railway loans and Kiaochau Tsinan rail dealings. Premier Chin Nun-Hsun thanks President Wilson and the U S delegates for aid to China in Paris.
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Deportation Sought for Five Suspects in Plot Against Wilson
Philadelphia February 26 Five of eleven Spaniards arrested remain in custody as suspects in the alleged plot to assassinate President Wilson. The remaining six were released after hours of questioning by secret service and Justice agents. Joseph McDevitt said he will recommend deportation for the five men.
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Former Rulers Vote in German Republic Election
Berne Feb 26 former king and queen of Wurttemberg participated in a recent election using the names Herr and Frau Wurttemberg to acknowledge the republic. They appeared at the ballot box without an escort per a report reaching here.
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Wilson Defers Extra Session After Homeward March
President Wilson will not call an extra session of Congress until after returning from Europe and reviewing a parade of District of Columbia troops. Senator Martin of Virginia says he expects home by June 1. He signed 28 bills including war revenue and $100 million for European food relief. The president sent a telegram backing the League of Nations and planned a two o clock cabinet meeting as March events unfold.
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Counterfeiting Up As Jobs Drop In Industrial Slump
Washington reports a rise in counterfeiting in recent months tied to declining industrial employment. Operations focus on higher denomination bills while coin counterfeit schemes are less common due to metal prices. Many offenders say they produced “good money” during the war and turned to fake money after layoffs.
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Treasury Secret Service
Depth Bomb Explosion Kills Three at Rockaway Naval Base
Three men attached to the naval aviation station at Rockaway Beach were killed when a depth bomb they were carrying exploded. The incident occurred near New York on February 26, details say three crew members died in the blast.
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