Victory Loan Passes as Senate Ends Filibuster
Washington March 3 In a late senate session the Republican filibuster against the Victory loan bill collapsed and the measure passed without a roll call. The bill authorizes 7 billion dollars in bonds and certifi cates with interest set by the treasury secretary. Presidents supporters and opponents among La Follette Sherman and other leaders shaped the endgame, as deputies hurried awak ened senators to form a quorum.
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Michigan Miners Pay Cut Hits Calumet Rhine Mills
Calumet Michigan March 3 ten thousand Rhine employees of the Calumet and Hecla Mining company and related mines face a sixteen percent wage reduction affecting all labor classes. Mills mines and smelters now operate only three quarters time until conditions warrant full operation officials announced.
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U. S. Plane Sets Record in Speed and Climb
Washington March 38 officials say an American built and designed airplane set new world records for speed and altitude in Ithaca New York tests. The craft reached 368 2 3 miles an hour and climbed to 40 000 feet in 4 minutes 52 seconds.
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Revolt in Germany Promises Steadfast Government Fight
London reports Berlin factions debating with workmen's council after a long manifesto from Weimar. The document denounces extremist attempts to dissolve the national assembly and urges unity, urging loyalists to endure hardships and build needed industries while promising industrial councils and a firm stance against terrorism.
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Wilson to Stay Three Months in Paris Mansion
President Wilson will remain in Paris for about three months upon return, tied to negotiations for the Hotel Bischoffheim to be supplied by the French government. The mansion, built 18 years ago for $1,000,000 and furnished at over $38,000,000, has 40 rooms and lavish fittings. The adjoining house will house police and fire forces, with extra precautions after the Clemenceau attack attempt.
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General Wood Warns U S on Preparedness
Colorado Springs March 3 Maj Gen Leonard Wood urged that arbitration is not a substitute for preparedness but an adjunct to it. He argued a strong nation can arbitrate better than an armed weak one and cited Belgium and Switzerland as examples. He said the Kaiser claimed the U S would need two and a half years to prepare for war.
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Wilson Sails Mar 5 After Congress Adjourns
President Wilson plans return to France aboard the transport George Washington Wednesday morning after addressing the league of nations with former President Taft in New York. He will depart Washington Tuesday afternoon, stop in Philadelphia to see his daughter and grandson, then reach New York at 8 30 p.m. and board the transport for the night. He will sign legislation at the capitol before leaving, with Gov. Smith organizing the New York meeting and Taft and Wilson to speak.
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Italy Holds 78 Land Demand Sparks Arbitration Debate
Italian press rejects arbitration for Adriatic territorial claims amid mixed calls for agreement with the Jugo Slavs. Commentators stress Italy’s negative stance has broad allied support, while some editors urge accepting the arbitration idea.
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Ex-Kaiser Appeals for Cash in Weimar
A report from Weimar dated March 1 describes the ex-emperor William II seeking funds from the Dutch nobleman J. Castle. The government began a thorough probe to split the former ruler's fortune between personal assets and state ownership. Findings suggest he could claim up to 75,000,000 marks, but he is temporarily allowed only 600,000 marks.
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Germans End Three Days of Quietness Attack Poles
Posen March 3 German armies along the Polish borders renew attacks after three days of quiet violating the armistice terms requiring a ceasefire. Strong cross-border actions reported at multiple points.
President pledges support to business readjustment
President Wilson opens the White House conference of governors and mayors in Washington to address peace time business and labor problems. He pledges government as servant of states municipalities and counties and hopes for normal labor conditions. He notes the conferees serve the world’s 700,000,000 people, not as masters.
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Fire kills three at Boyle Catholic Home in Fond du Lac
A deadly blaze at Boyle Catholic Home for the Aged in Fond du Lac Wisconsin started from an overheated furnace as inmates slept and sisters prayed. Three people died John Mathews seventy Jennie Bresnahan eighty Mrs N Weiner seventy six. about a dozen others were injured or shocked and the loss is estimated at $100000.
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Troops guard hanging in Annapolis for 1917 murder
John Snowden, a Black man, was hanged at the city jail for the 1917 murder of Mrs. Lot tice May Brandon, wife of Valentine Brandon. Snowden, once employed at the naval experiment station, faced guarded execution as soldiers and Baltimore police prevented disorder. no demonstrations were reported.
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Still War on Wilson Banner of Women’s Party at Pier
The national woman suffrage banner will be the last thing President Wilson sees before sailing for Europe Wednesday if plans succeed. Miss Allee Paul, chairman, went to New York to oversee the protest demonstration with women in prison garb and suffrage banners at the Metropolitan Opera House. A watch fire in Madison Square will burn all references to democracy from his past addresses as speakers from many states join in the protest led by New York state branch chairman Mrs. C H Belmont.
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Paris aims 40 percent cut in living costs in a month
Paris reports a government plan to reduce living costs by 40 percent within a month through new food purchase, import, and distribution measures. Vilgrain, under secretary of state for food, announced that distribution centers called Vilgrain barracks will open in 15 Paris wards next Thursday. By March 10, stores in every arrondissement will offer a ration providing 38,616 calories and 113 grams of fat per inhabitant.
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Essad Pasha Demands Allied Recognition of Albanian Government
Saloniki March 3 Essad Pasha provisional president of Albania says entente powers must recognize his government to settle the Albanian question and secure Balkan peace. He claims to have deposed the German Prince William of Wied, halted insurgent Yeater Turkish efforts, protected the Serbian army retreat, and rejected offers from Young Turks Bulgarians Athrians and Germans to seek a truce.
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Bulgaria Faces 1.5 Billion War Debt During Crisis
Sofia report cites Bulgaria’s wartime finances with a 1.5 billion dollar crisis. The nation's estimated wealth is about 2.2 billion while prewar debt stood at 160 million. Bulgaria owes Germany 660 million, provided as installments but cash demands arose after last winter.
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Lodge Warns On League Of Nations And German Threats
Washington March 1 Senator Lodge urges careful weighing of the league of nations constitution arguing it would annul the Monroe doctrine surrender American sovereignty and drag the US into foreign disputes He warns Germany is rising threatening to annex German Austria and extend influence across Russia urging strict limits and possible withdrawal provisions to preserve Washington policies and prevent internationalism He proposes amendments excluding the Monroe doctrine from league purview and allows peaceful withdrawal to shield national existence and democracy
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F E R B Restricts U S Russia Money Transfers
The Federal Reserve Board has prohibited foreign exchange transactions between the United States and Russia. British authorities have acted similarly. The aim is to curb Bolshevik propaganda financing.
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Crowder to Journey to Cuba for Advisory Mission
General Crowder, cited as army provost marshal general and adviser, will depart soon to meet the Cuban president. He is to discuss reforms of Cuba’s election laws at the invitation of Cuban authorities. Secretary Baker announced Wilson’s approval of the trip.
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