Huns Make Big Food Demands at Spa Talks
London reports say German wireless message claims the Allies demanded unconditioned handover of remaining merchant ships unless Germany is promised 2,500,000 tons of food. Germany rejects and a French delegate proposes breaking off talks at Spa. Paris dispatch notes intrigue with hyphenated Americans and Swiss. Switzerland cited as center. Negotiations may resume next week as ministers weigh disarmament terms and wartime controls.
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Spa
Germany
Entente
Hundrick
Paris
Pall Mall Gazette
Russia
Switzerland
Armistice Commission
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Weimar
Armistice Commissions
Treves
American Congress
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
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Supreme Council
Proseia
Napoleon
Question of postwar Germany control dominates policy debate
Commander J N Towers argues the war has widened the outlook for British and American delegates toward committing to occupation and supervision of Germany for an indefinite period. The issue shifts to how long military and naval control should last, rather than the specific terms.
Run Flee 10 Yanks Pershing's Men Stop Civilian Rush
Civilians surged toward Coblenz and other American occupied zones in postwar Germany. American authorities reduced permit privileges to curb nonurgent entries as unrest spread from Berlin. Germans sought to form volunteer guard forces for post occupation, but Third Army denied the meetings and plans.
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Coblenz
Berlin
Germany
Rhine
Third Army
Army of Occupation
British Army of Occupation Bill Passed in Commons
London March 8 Captain F E Guest introduced a bill for compulsory service in the British army of occupation. The proposed force would reach 900000 with service through April 30 1920. Churchill defended the measure saying it seeks peace and withstands European disruption. Berlin March 8 gas was used to clear police headquarters and suppress Spartacist strikers as the revolt was crushed and the labor federation ended the strike.
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F. E. Guest
House of Commons
Alexander Shaw
Iaborite
Tabor Party
Winston Spencer Churchill
Europe
Germany
Rioting 15000 British Troops at Kinmel Camp Wales
An official statement from Canadian overseas forces describes a severe riot by 15,000 soldiers at Kinmel Camp Wales over shipping delays to Canada. Three rioters and two pickets were killed, 21 wounded including two officers, and some property damage occurred. Riots leaders, including 12 civilians, were arrested. report debunked a V C decorated officer’s death.
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London
Britain
Ministry of Canadian Overseas Forces
Kinmel Cam
Wales
Canada
London to issue general licenses for meat imports
London reports that general licenses will be issued after March 10 for importing bacon hams and lard. The move, announced by the Board of Trade Journal, signals reduced government control and allows British importers to contract with American suppliers. It is seen as Food Comptroller G H Roberts’s bid to lower meat trust prices.
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London
Board of Trade Journal
Food Control
G. H. Roberts
Meat Trust
Ship Strike Off After Wage Accord
The Tidewater Boatman's union with 8,500 members accepted the railroad administration terms and called off the harbor strike. Sailors will receive $110 per month, about $20 above the previous rate and far above the $85 demanded. Reports indicate other striking unions were nearing agreement, with a settlement likely by Monday.
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New York
Tidewater Boatman’s Union
Railroad Administration
Americans Have Big Bill Against Central Powers
Washington March 8 State Department announced claims by American citizens and concerns against Germany and Austria total seven hundred million dollars.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Austria
State Department
President Wilson Attends Boat Drill at Sea
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson participated in a boat drill aboard the U S S George Washington. A general alarm summoned all hands to abandon ship briefly as lifebelts were fitted and Mrs. Wilson was escorted to a boat. The president followed with interest in the Twenty second Pennsylvania district results received by wireless. Weather cleared and seas were smooth.
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George Washington
Wilson
Daniels
J. P. Tumulty
William J. Bryan
Albanian Delegation Proposes U S Occupation Mandate
The Albanian delegation to the peace conference sent a note to Premier Clemenceau proposing that if their claims are not admitted, the United States be given a one year mandate to occupy and administer southern Tchamara and Albanian territories annexed to Montenegro and Serbia.
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Paris
Clemenceau
Supreme Council
United States
Tchamara
Montenegro
Serbia
Blockade to Cause Famine in Central Europe
In the house of Lords the marquis of Lansdowne warned that the blockades threaten catastrophe in central Europe and famine for its peoples if the pressure is not eased. Baron Parmoor called the continuing blockade a potential historic crime if not relaxed.
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London
Central Europe
House of Lords
Marquis of Lansdowne
Baron Parmoor
Europe
Austrians to Get Food Relief via Fiume and Trieste
The supreme allied council plans to lift the blockade on Austria to allow immediate revictualing. Herbert Hoover will oversee relief, aiming to ship about 3,000 tons of food daily from Trieste and Fiume, with 20,000 tons already on the wharves ready for dispatch.
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Supreme Allied Council
Paris
March
Austria
Fiume
Trieste
Herbert G. Hoover
Hoover
Baker and Daniels to Sail for France Next Month
Washington reports Secretary of War Baker will sail for France about April 1 for a month to close up expeditionary forces operations. Secretary Daniels will depart next week for Europe. He will be joined by Rear Admirals Griffin, Taylor, and Harle from their respective bureaus to assist in the journey.
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Washington
Baker
France
Daniels
Europe
Ousts Non Bolshevik Aids in Vladivostok
Vladivostok is in turmoil after the arrest and deportation of six non Bolshevik officials by Gen. Ivanoff Rin off, commander of the Vladivostok military district under the Omsk Siberian government. Allies and the United States would warn Admiral Kolchak that General Runoff must be restrained from interfering with Vladivostok authorities.
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Washington
Vladivostok
Ivanoff Rinoff
Omsk Siberian
United States
Admiral Kolchak
Omsk
Sailors Rule Munich in Fearful German Invasion
Amsterdam March 8 Fifteen thousand German sailors hold Munich in a reign of terror targeting travelers arriving from Kiel. Pillaging and looting reported as unrest spreads through the city.
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Amsterdam
Munich
Kiel
Germans Take Riga From Reds In Baltic Campaign
London reports German troops on the Baltic coast have defeated the Bolsheviks and recaptured Riga. A separate Paris dispatch covers armistice talks between Allied and German missions at Krentz. The German delegation, noted for a courteous demeanor, discussed a neutral zone on the Polish front and guarantees for Polish troop landings at Danzig.
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Baltic
Riga
Cenfer
Paris
Havas
Posyn
Germany
Krentz
Poland
Baron von Rechenberg
Dr. Drews
Dommes
M. Noulens
Russia
Gen. Dupont
Germains
Brest-Litovsk
Leon Tr
Danzig
Berlin
Posen
Chicago population estimate sparks debate on world rank
Chicago residents and industry officials debate the city’s size as speculation grows that the population surpasses 3 million, outpacing 1910 census figures and potentially ranking among the world’s largest cities. G W Overton notes the city directory’s yearly estimates, while Brig Gen Leroy Steward is cited with a higher unverified figure.
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Chicago
Paris
G. W. Overton
Reuben H. Donnelley Corporation
Leroy T. Steward
Overton
War Won by Americans Message From General Peshing
General Pershing praised American troops in Cheyenne after WWI, saying Americans alone won the war in 1918 not 1920. He sent a message via Major Alfred H. Beach of the Wyoming commanded 116th ammunition train, noting the bravery of Wyoming men.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
France
England
General Pesashing
Alfred H. Beach
Wyoming
J B Finley Millions to Charity in Pittsburgh
A will or probate filing from Pittsburgh shows J B Finley directing millions to charity from the estate of the late J B A. The document references a figure around two million dollars and specifies charitable bequests.
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J. B. Finley
Pittsburgh, Pa
March
J. BA
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