Envoys Stand By Monroe Doctrine Amendment at League Pact
Paris reports say the American peace delegation will propose an amendment to article 10 of the league covenant to safeguard the Monroe doctrine by stating that agreements under the covenant shall not infringe on previously recognized international policies. The draft stresses respect for territorial integrity and political independence of league members and utilities executive council advisement in case of aggression. The amendment would appear as an appendix to the article. President Wilson and Colonel House have discussed the subject with premiers, signaling anticipated support.
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Clemenceau
Orlando
Great Fund for Exporters Opens as Trade Credit Tool
Washington reports a new billion dollar foreign trade fund via the War Finance Corporation. Regulations will allow loans up to 50 million dollars to individuals firms or export associations at about five percent for up to five years. Exporters plan to seek substantial use once rules are finalized and applications are accepted.
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Washington
War Finance Corporation
Dernburg Demands German Admission to League of Nations
Former German propaganda chief Bernhard Dernburg declares in Tageblatt Berlin that Germany will not sign a peace treaty lacking a league of nations with full rights. He says disarmament will only be accepted when other league members also disarm.
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League of Nations
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United States
Tageblatt
Berlin
League
Congress to Create Federal Home Loan Banks Plan
Washington leaders expect the labor department to seek legislation creating federal home loan banks. The system would let building and loan associations rediscount securities and free more assets for additional loans. Josephus Daniels, the secretary of the navy, arrived Tuesday in Brest to inspect the American military expedition and praised the camp.
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Congress
Department of Labor
Anarchistic Outbreak in Australia Stopped by Police
A police response halted an anarchistic outbreak in Australia ending in a street battle as officers clubbed demonstrators. In Rotterdam, simultaneous meetings were held by multiple political parties protesting entente armament plans and unspecified actions.
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Australia
Rotterdam
Food Prices Seen Falling After Hoover Wheat Warnings
Chairman Peek of the commerce industrial board after a New York conference with food administration officials predicted cheaper food soon. He said misconceptions about Hoover's wheat price remark have cleared, noting the grain appropriation enables seasonable wheat prices and supports producer guarantees. With wheat in check, other prices should drop as well.
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Department of Commerce Industrial Board
Food Administration
New York
Hoover
Congress
Hungarians May Join Russian Reds Reported
Budapest government reportedly proclaims a state of war with the entente as Czechoslovak mobilization is prepared. Count Michael Karoly resigns after a period of turmoil marked by terror and Bolshevik plundering, with allied troops occupying much of Hungary except Budapest.
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Tarnopol
Confirmed death of former czar and family in Russia
San Francisco reports confirmation March 24 that former emperor of Rosnia Nicholas II his wife and daughters were executed by Bolshevik troops in Ekaterinburg. General Paris said women endured indignities before the killings. bodies were later burned and scattered, later found by opposing forces.
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Robert C. Patix
Russia
Al’ris
Vladivostok
Nicholas
Western Men Return Home After WWI Homecoming
Fourteen thousand sixty troops of the American expeditionary force arrive in New York on March 24 from France aboard the North Carolina Montana Matsonia Antigone and Manchuria. Most homecoming soldiers are from former national guard units of Colorado Nevada Otay Arizona New Mexico California Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia.
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New photograph of Homer S. Cummings as DNC chairman
A new photo features Homer S. Cummings, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, signaling ongoing party leadership activities.
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Homer S. Cummings
Democratic National Committee
Shipping expansion forecast by US Shipping Board chairman
United States Shipping Board chairman N Hurley reports after three months abroad that postwar shipping is vital for all nations. He says America has returned to the ocean to stay and notes the need to maintain its new merchant fleet role despite postwar challenges.
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United States Shipping Board
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German President Declares No Peace With Danzig Annexation
President Ebert warned on Sunday that Germany will not sign any peace settlement that allows Danzig to be annexed by Poland. He insisted Germany cannot concede West Prussia or part of Upper Silesia and urged firm resistance.
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Bertin Sare
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Radicals Attack Secret Service in New York
A crowd of nearly 600 radicals cheered a claim that members of the Nation Security League and U S secret service agents were betetected in the East River.
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Nation Security League
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Leaders of Villa gang meet death in battle near Bouqullla del Marquezate
Colonel Augustin Mora reported Villa faction commander Martin Lopes Epifanio Marquin Ramon Vega and Felix Martinez were killed in the Bouquilla del Marquezate engagement five miles south of the border. Federal cavalry pursued remnants of Lopes band as confirmed by military messages from General Zanzun. Lopes, once a famed revolutionary leader, was blamed for violent acts including attacks on trains and coercing passengers.
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Preparing for Flight Across Ocean Seaplane Plans Formed
Washington reports six navy officers and one marine assigned to the transatlantic section of the office of the director of naval aviation to prepare plans for a seaplane flight across the Atlantic. The assignment focuses on organizing preparations for the planned crossing.
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Covenant Work Progress Pleased By President Wilson
President Wilson declares satisfaction with progress on the league covenant and hopes for early completion. A committee to handle Japanese amendments was appointed as talks continue, with Japan removing the word equality from their proposal to ease objections in Washington.
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Japan
President Wilson Tours World War Battlefield in France
President Wilson traveled by automobile Sunday to visit battle sites in France. He toured the Soloons area where Mangin's Tenth French army attacked to seize the initiative on July 18, seeing scenes of American participation and the vast cemetery near Misey-ane-Tols. He returned to Paris about 8 PM.
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Ousted AG Postal Head Sent From Agency
Washington reports Clarence H Mackay a teen was removed from the management of Postal Telegraph and Cable company amid long running differences with Postmaster Burleson after the government took control of telegraph and telephone systems on March 22.
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Preparations Underway for Possible Extra Session in May
Washington reports senators and five others who stayed in Washington since adjournment expect an extra session. They believe it will be called by mid May with May 12th the most likely date.
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Toewiay
Mary
Idaho State News Highlights From Pocatello to Boise
Local reports show legal cases with a $100 verdict in Pocatello and a list of civic updates. Veterans plan a Victory ball on April 7, while county projects in Washington and Helen target road work, reclamation, and irrigation. Parole and personnel changes touch the state Federation of Labor, farming events, and a Boise wrestling result amid broader Idaho civic activities.
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