Allies to Slice Up Rhineland Frontiers Set for Sterilization Plan
Paris reports a rapid shaping of Europe map for the peace treaty. Alsace-Lorraine to France with occupation likely permanent, Briey and Saar coal region to lose German power, and western Rhine bank to be sterilized to prevent wartime use. Northern Saar may become an autonomous district like the District of Columbia, with French economic benefit but no military ties. Final boundaries await the council of great powers.
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Ulster National Irish Society hears ciphered Sinn Fein note
In London on March 4 the Ultra National Irish society read a ciphered letter from Edward de Valera, Sinn Fein leader, who recently escaped Lincoln prison. The letter advised avoiding opinions on President Wilson, arguing it is premature as he and his allies will consider Ireland at the crucial hour.
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Disarmament talks and port regime decision at war council
Paris March 4. Allied experts reviewed Germany disarmament and set next meeting for Wednesday at 3 p.m. The peace conference subcommittee advanced draft rules for an international regime of ports waterways and railways. Roumanian and Serbian claims were reexamined by the peace conference commission.
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Senator pledge blocks league of nations ratification
Thirty seven senators who will join the next senate have signed a resolution to vote against ratification of the league of nations. The measure, four more than the required hurdle, demands immediate peace with Germany and postponement of other issues until peace terms are settled. It also signals that more than one third of the Senate will oppose the league plan.
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House Members Get Wooly In Last Day Of Congress
Washington reports the final full day of the Sixty-fifth Congress featured wild confusion and heated partisan wrangling in the House. Speaker Clark struggled to restore order with his desk pounding as floor appeals and quorum points dominated the scene. Members typically grow unruly on the session’s last day.
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House Favors Ireland's Claim To Pay 120 Billions
Paris dispatch reports the peace conference reparations committee estimates 120 billion dollars as the amount enemy nations should pay the allied powers. France seeks 5 billion immediate payment with rest over 25 to 35 years, in gold materials and securities. The plan aims to dissolve the Ottoman Empire and create a Turkish center state with all nationalities liberated. In Asia Minor the coast from Aval to Cos including Smyrna and Ephesus may go to Greece. In Washington the House backs Ireland's self determination, 216 to 41, urging Paris to favor Ireland's claims.
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Spanish Reds Active as Premier Suspends Parliament
Madrid reports Prime Minister Count Romanones suspending parliament for an indefinite period amid a grave crisis in Barcelona where unions have seized city machinery. Bread output in Madrid falls about 25 percent after bakers strike and military baking. Valencia printers also strike halting newspaper publication.
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Seventeen Held for Plot in Hungary Arrests Sweep
Basel March 1 seventeen persons including Maj Gen Alexander von Szurmay former minister of national defense Joseph Szverenyi former minister of Sern and Herr Methien and Somich former members of the Hungarian cabinet are under arrest in Budapest charged with counter revolutionary propaganda. Dr Alexander Wekerle former premier and minister of finance is released owing to advanced age.
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Minnesota Senate Passes Nimocks Red Flag Bill
In St. Paul Minnesota on March 1 the senate voted unanimously to pass the Nimocks bill barring the display of red flags or banners representing anarchy after the measure already cleared the house.
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President Opposes Immediate Extra Session of Congress
Washington March 4. President Wilson declares no immediate extra session will be called. He reiterates that a group in the Senate is trying to embarrass his administration to serve imperial financial interests of the railway systems.
Congress adjourns amid filibuster as many bills fail
Washington March 4 Congress adjourned sine die at noon amid a tumultuous Republican filibuster. A number of important bills failed to come up for action and were left unresolved as the session ended.
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New York Boatmen Strike Resumes. Only One Ferry Running
New York March 4 The strike of the 16 000 boatmen was resumed today and only one ferry was in operation.
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Bolsheviki advance forces push on Archangel front
March 4 report from Archangel notes Bolsheviki offensive driving American and Allied troops 160 miles south as the Americans evacuate the village of Vevsievsk after block houses were set ablaze.
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McCumber Defends League Move Against Sherman Attacks
Senator McCumber urged the United States join a world peace league and amend the charter to protect American sovereignty and the Monroe doctrine. He faulted Republican critics as far fetched and warned against backing away from world peace, while Sherman pressed for open league discussion and threatened to seek support elsewhere if not accommodated.
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7288 Yanks Arrive Home In Five Ship Return
Five ships carrying American expeditionary forces returned from French ports to New York on March 4. The group included 7288 troops with 3233 wounded among them. Vessels were the Frederick, Great Northern, Siboney, Yosemite, and Polar Bear, the latter delayed two weeks by storms and repairs in Bermuda after aid from the President Grant.
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Foch Demands Surrender of German Merchant Fleet
Copenhagen dispatch reports General Foch demanding the immediate surrender of the entire German mercantile fleet. The statement was carried by a Wiesner dispatch from Copenhagen dated March 4.
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Dismissal of Bolshevik Official in Petrograd Forgery Case
Washington reports the bolshevik food dictator Strijevsky of Petrograd has been dismissed over a forgery involving 60 million rubles. Strijevsky's accomplices were named but escaped. advices from Helsingford to the state department provide the detail.
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Taft Defends League Covenant At Cincinnati Talk
Former President Taft rebuts fears of Japanese immigration under the league covenant and argues the document aims to prevent war. He notes the constitution’s long interpretation, praises Wilson, and warns against slacker nation ideas while urging continued effort to curb militarism.
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German Troops Resume Attacks After Quiet Period
Posen reports indicate German forces opened fire along the line with Polish forces after three days of relative calm. Berlin notes the government acknowledged Soviet influences and issued a proclamation granting worker councils control over industry with contingent punishment for further disorder, in a bid to avert a nation wide strike.
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