Victory Loan Bill Up in Senate Today
Washington March 1 The senate early today passed the Indian appropriation bill with an extra one million dollars beyond the house total of fourteen and a half million. Democratic and Republican leaders debated tactics over the Victory loan measure as a potential early senate agenda and possible filibuster risk while adjournment looms next Tuesday.
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Washington
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Congress
France
Americas Burden Is Great
English writer John Galsworthy spoke in New York saying the United States faces civilization’s destiny after the war. He urged America to avoid provincialism and to address town life, capital, and labor while shaping the nation’s attitude and ideals.
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New York
United States
John Galsworthk
America
Palmer Named Attorney General in Wilson Cabinet
Washington reports President Wilson nominated A Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania to be attorney general. He likely will assume office March 4, replacing the outgoing Gregory who resigned months ago. Palmer, a former congressman and attorney, has held executive business roles.
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U. S
Wilson
Washington
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Gregory
Palmer Las
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Pennsylvania
United States Congress
Iowa Legislature Opens Notable But Limited Session
Des Moines reports the 38th Iowa Assembly adjourned for a midwinter recess having accomplished little but initiated much. Ratification of the national prohibitory amendment and passage of the county agent bill stand as signs of progress. The House also passed the Dean bill increasing state agent appropriations. The Senate approved the county agent bill along with other measures including repeal of the primary law, repeal of the Sunday blue laws, and a cigaret bill. Others linger on reconsideration, notably Beington’s aliens teaching ban and a licensing regime for orthiro sik ry etorse tAdCLOTDs.
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Nonpartisan League
Senate
House
Six Yankees Face Execution in World War I Trial
Representative Royal C. Johnson of South Dakota told the House that General Pershing refused to comply with the War Department order to return to Washington for court martial revision. He cited six soldiers under death sentence and said Pershing ignored the order, claiming articles of war do not require the return.
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War Department
Martile Scandel
Royal CG. Johnson
South Dakota
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Pershin
Department
Warshington
Judge Advocate General
Ofice
France
Riots in Westphalia as Spartacists push red republic
Bloodshed reported in many Westphalian towns as the Spartacista seek a communist republic similar to Bavaria. Duesseldorf is described as fully in red control.
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Spartacista
Bavaria
Duesseldorf
Reds
Plot to Restore Kaiser in Germany
London reports monarchists discreetly plan an early coup in Berlin. An anonymous Mail correspondent says the officer class and general staff have gained influence since January 1 and could seize power, risking civil war and political murders. The plot supposedly seeks the overthrow of the present government and restoration of the old order.
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London
Germany
Mail
Porling
Berlin
Woman Wins U S Medal For Heroic Service
Miss Beatrice MacDonald of the reserve nurse corps becomes the first woman to win the American army's distinguished service medal. She was wounded seriously while tending wounded men at a British casualty station during a German night raid. Secretary Baker invited her to the war department for the formal decoration ceremony.
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Washington
Beatrice MacDonald
Reserve Nurse Corps
Baker
War Department
War death toll tops 17.5 million worldwide
The Manchester Guardian’s final casualty summary reports 17,500,000 war deaths, a figure excluding indirect war deaths yet noting 4,000,000 deaths from pneumonia and influenza linked to war conditions.
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Manchester Guardian
London
Price of Imported Champagne Set at 25 Dollars a Glass
New York reports a local dealer announcement that after June 30 champagne prices will hit 25 dollars per glass, about 100 dollars per quart, if any stock remains. The note signals steep post deadline costs and limited availability for this imported beverage.
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New York
No Truth in the Report That He Has Declined
Washington reports say speculation swirled in the Senate and among politicians after a secretary announced that President Wilson had told prominent Democrats he would not seek a third term. The White House stated the subject of another nomination was neither discussed nor mentioned.
Bolsheviki Refused Truce by Lithuanian Forces
Stockholm March 1 Russian Bolsheviki face reverses in Lithuania as Lithuanian troops pursue toward Toaku thirteen miles east of Vilna. Bolsheviki request suspension of hostilities is refused by Lithuanians.
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Stockholm
Vilna
Dutch Minister Warns Against Dutch Annexation
London report states the Dutch minister of war told the second chamber that the Dutch army must stay ready to deter any attempt to annex Dutch territory. He warned that disarmament now would be dangerous and urged vigilance.
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London
Second Chamber
Hague
Fairfield Independent District School Report 1919
Report of the Secretary for the Fairfield Independent District for the year ending February 28 1919. General Fund balance 110653.43. receipts 453428.94 from district tax and 9077.98 from other sources. total 66260.35. Disbursements include teaching costs 4060.40, fuel rent repairs insurance janitor 12412.16, secretary 250.00, library books 375.72, other purposes 1553.64. balance 9881.55. School Building Bond Fund balance 4338.02 at 1918, receipts 10195.67, bonds paid 6000.00, interest 3953.04. balance 4580.65. Estimated next year needs: General Fund 50000.00, Bond Fund 10000.00. teachers fund expected 3000.00 from temporary fund, 750.00 from Iowa for teachers training, 5500.00 tuition from non-resident pupils.
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Fairfield
Pact Ended Fighting In Lemberg Ends Hostilities
The Polish foreign office received a telegram from Lemberg stating an agreement was reached for a cessation of hostilities between Polish and Ukrainian forces, to begin Monday evening at six o'clock. Either side may denounce with 12 hours' notice.
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Warsaw
Lemberg
King Ferdinand Shot in Bucharest Riots
King Ferdinand of Roumania was shot in the face and arm by a revolutionist after riots in Bucharest. Dispatches from Basle report the Romanian queen fled the capital amid the unrest.
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London
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Bucharest
Basle
Big Navy Bill Is Approved
The senate naval committee without a vote ordered the 1200000000 naval appropriation bill reported to the senate. By an 8 to 6 party vote the committee backed the new building program with Republicans opposing. The Treasury Liberty loan branch denied reports that the fifth Liberty loan was canceled amid worker questions.
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Washington
Senate Naval Committee
Senate
Liberty Loan Branch
Treasury Department
Liberty Loan
Miners Call Off Strike After Inquiry Proposal
London reports the miners federation executive committee urged accepting Lloyd George's plan for a government inquiry and postponed the strike call for five days. The move shifts pressure toward a formal investigation and potential settlement with miners' representatives.
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Lloyd George
London
The
Miners’ Federation
Bavaria Placed Under Martial Law Amid Chaos
Paris reports on March 1 that Bavaria remains in chaos as military rule is declared. The Soldiers' and Workingmen's Congress at Munich enforces martial law across the state, signaling a severe escalation in the crisis.
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Bavaria
Workingmans’ Congress
Munich
37th Division Ordered Home From West Virginia Site
General Pershing notified the war department that the complete Thirty-seventh division in West Virginia had been placed on priority for early convoy home.
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Ohio
West Virginia
National Guard
U. S
Washington
Pershing
War Department
West Virginia National Yard
Wallace Nomination for France Ambassador Post
Washington February 27 Hugh Campbell Wallace of Tacoma Washington nominated by President Wilson to be American ambassador to France to succeed Ambassador Shark.
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Washington
Hugh Campbell Wallace
Tacoma
Wasf
Wilson
France
Shark
Senator's Wife Near Death After Paralytic Stroke
Mrs. Charles E. Townsend of Michigan is critically ill at her Washington home after a paralytic stroke suffered Wednesday. Little hope is entertained for her recovery.
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Charles E. Townsend
Michigan
Washington
Notice of Annual Meeting for Fairfield ISD
Qualified electors of Independent school District of Fairfield Iowa are notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Supervisors Room at the Court House on March 10 1919 from 9 00 a m to 7 00 p m One director will be elected for three years to succeed R F Wilson and a treasurer to fill the vacancy caused by the death of F H Simpson The meeting will be open for other business legally before it
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Independent
Fairfield
Iowa
Court House
R. F. Wilson
F. H. Simpson
Nasrollah Khan Seizes Afghan Throne Reported
London February 27 Nasrollah Khan brother of the assassinated Ameer of Afghanistan was reported to have seized the throne in a rapid political shift leaving the country under new leadership and potential regional implications.
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London
Nasrollah Khan
Ameer
Afghanistan
Income Tax Deadline March 15 Urges War Revenue Support
The Income Tax drive ends Saturday night March 15. Residents of Iowa must file and pay to Louis Murphy, Dubuque, or deputies. penalties include fines up to 1000 dollars and possible jail. Married couples may file jointly or separately as rules require, with details on spouses’ incomes and deductions. Farmers must report all income and can deduct farm expenses excluding machinery and buildings. Bonuses and overtime are taxable. losses from 1918 may be deductible if tied to profit activities or insured losses.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Iowa
Louis Murphy
Dubuque
Toad
Dutch Ships Bring U. S. Men
Negotiations completed for Holland American liners to repatriate American troops from France. War department announced that westward voyages will operate between the United States and Dutch ports.
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War Department
France
United States
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