Wilson Plan for Russia Gains Near Unanimous Backing at Paris Conference
At Paris on January 23 the Big Five endorsed President Wilson's plan to treat Russia as a friend and patient rather than an adversary. An invitation to Russian factions to meet on Princes Island February 15 includes a truce among rivals. A Polish survey commission was also approved to assess the new nation’s future, with eight members.
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Wilson’s Speech a Year Ago
Review notes mark January 8 1918 as the date Woodrow Wilson spoke to a world at war. The account recalls the global conflict and ponders potential outcomes and American resolve in the face of unprecedented effort.
War Revenue Bill No Tax Increase on Amusement Admissions
Conferees rescind plan to raise rates on amusement admissions in the war revenue bill. A one cent per ten cent tax remains, cabaret admissions taxed to 15 percent, and club dues to 50 percent. Protests swelled as petitions neared 850000 names.
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Ireland to seek self rule at peace conference
Paris January 23. The Irish parliamentary committee has not confirmed a Paris visit yet but plans to seek passports. If admissible, the delegation will present Ireland as an independent nation before the conference, subject to credentials rulings.
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Troops Return to Boston Amid Southwest Backing Welcome
Boston crowds greet 1 600 officers and men aboard the Melita as they dock at Commonwealth pier before departing to Camp Devens. The ship carried soldiers from the Southwest with contingents from Ohio Iowa and Missouri and was serenaded and showered with candy and cigarettes.
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Dinara seized by Italian forces at Jelsa port
A Serbo Croatian ship named Dinara, flying the American flag, was seized at Jelsa by Italian authorities who removed the flag and hauled the vessel away under Italian colors, according to reports released in Washington.
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Bremen Seized by Workers in Dutch-Occupied City
Amsterdam reports Bremen is in workers control with barracks town hall and banks seized. Machine guns mounted in market square and on public buildings. Soldiers in barracks were disarmed by the workers.
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Proclamation of Military Area in Tipperary
Britain declares Tipperary a military area after the killings of two policemen and theft of blasting explosives. Unknown assailants fled. Irish republic constitution outlines a Dail Eireann government with a president and four executives and revenue by vote. Plunkett and Griffiths named as Paris peace delegates, with de Valera possibly included.
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Good Roads Men Organize for National Highways Group
Delegates from 37 good roads associations spanning over 500 miles each met in Kansas City to form the Associated Highways of America. Forty eight bodies attended, Massachusetts absent, with 387 meeting eligibility. The group supports continued federal aid and endorses the Bankhead bill proposing 200 million dollars for road development.
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Health Sunday Postponed to February 23
Surgeon General Blue of the United States Public Health Service announced Health Sunday would move from February 9 to February 23 to avoid conflicting with Theodore Roosevelt memorial services. He said leading ministers plan to urge congregations to emphasize physical and moral clearliness in the health campaign.
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First Conference Held in Brussels Before War Began
Washington witnesses link U S radical groups to Bolshevik movement in Russia noting 1914 Brussels conference led by Lenin and Luxemburg with US delegates Berger and O Hara. Stevenson testifies Socialist party and I W W rose to revolutionary leadership after St Louis convention.
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Clark seeks withdrawal of American troops from Russia and Europe
Speaker Champ Clark told the House during debate on the diplomatic appropriation bill that every American soldier should be withdrawn from Russia and the rest of Europe. He defended Ambassador Francis against critics who claimed he mishandled the situation, saying their views stem from ignorance of conditions there.
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Mrs Temo Fitzsimmons Remarries in Chicago
Mrs Temo Fitzsimmons widow of boxer Bob Fitzsimmons wed Philip Reiner of Chicago. The couple, who knew each other from London childhood, were married by County Judge Thomas Scully in his county building office.
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Secretary’s Action Frees 113 Objectors at Fort Leavenworth
Secretary Baker ordered the release and discharge of 113 conscientious objectors at Fort Leavenworth. He noted that 80 had been recommended for furlough and the rest were deemed sincere but not served. the armistice changed policy toward returning conscientious objectors to civil life. He stated the action does not affect those found insincere.
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