General Strike Looms In Seattle Amid Troop Readiness
In Seattle unrest grows as U S troops from Camp Lewis are quartered in the city for possible emergency. The general strike and labor walkouts involve thousands of workers across shipyards and downtown services, closing stores and disrupting transport while officials pledge order and safety.
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Besttic
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el Jvvanly
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Igrente Jashty
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Cte
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Ated
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Gesttte Central Labor
Shiggard
Sentary
Iite
Tecorma
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308 For Every Soldier
Washington February report on the Fourteenth Angus convention addresses war effort and job guarantees for veterans. Secretary Baker urges business and civic groups to cooperate with government aims and stresses the need to expand employment for returning service members.
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Washington
United States
Mgnt
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Oatineal Fhvers and Harbors Congress
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
MANY YANKS WERE NAUGHTY
The report notes large numbers of American soldiers in wartime trials with about 22,000 cases heard by general courts martial and 3,000 by summary courts. A secretary letter replies to Senate representations and outlines responses to property exemptions and related measures.
U S Casulties in Russia Reported Toll Rises
Washington reports 180 killed or died of sickness in Russia up to January 31 and 220 wounded or injured, totaling 400 casualties out of 4,025 in American forces. Breakdowns include killed in action 3 officers and 58 men, died of disease 2 officers and 64 men, died of wounds 1 officer and 12 men, accidentally killed 8 men, drowned 1 officer and 2 men, missing in action 4 men, and wounded in action all ranks 70 A.
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Louis F Swift Testifies in Packers Investigation
Louis F Swift, president of Swift and Co, testifies before Congress in the Packers investigation, detailing actions and observations related to the inquiry.
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Swift & Go
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Congressoos Commartines
Army at peak November 11 amid exhausted German reserves
Washington reports US army strength on November 11 the armistice day at 8,708,273 men including Marine Corps on duty in Europe. A War Department table shows Allied rifle strength surpassing German by early July, with German reserves exhausted and front line halved.
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United States Army
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Marine Corps
Europe
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War Revenue Bill Provides 6 Billion Tax Budget For 1919
Washington reports the conferees have submitted the long delayed war revenue bill. The plan calls for a tax budget just over six billion dollars for 1919 with four billion the following year. The bill elevates income and excess profits taxes and adds liquor tax increases. It promises a sixty dollar bonus to each soldier and outlines substantial new taxes on beverages including distilled spirits beer wines and soft drinks.
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Navy expansion drive pushes $150 million program
President Wilson pressed for naval growth as the naval committee unanimously backed a three year program. Chileman Padgett revealed a Paris cable from the president to Secretary Daniels confirming no changes to the recommendations. The committee heard the message as the $150,000,000 annual appropriation bill moved forward with urging for rapid execution.
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Yanks Rout Reds at Vistavka and Perm Battles
Archangel and Omsk dispatches report heavy Bolshivik losses as American forces drive enemies from Vistavka on the Vaga and Siberian troops under General Gaidest Kunger virtually annihilate two bolshevik divisions near Kungur. Five Americans killed and several wounded. Prisoners taken. Perm declared secure from bolshevist attack. Refugees returning to Ekaterinburg and other towns.
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Germany sought war in 1914 says Bavarian premier
Bavarian premier Kurt Elsner states in Bern that German archives are largely unread but show Germany’s guilt in starting World War I. He cites secret Munich diplomatic records, including a August 1914 talk where King Ludwig of Bavaria told Count von Schoen that the war must differ from 1870 and that Belgium should be annexed.
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Global Labor Strikes Near Settlement and New Bremen Government
Strikes in England appear near settlement as railway workers resume work and other UK labor troubles are expected to ease. A provisional five member socialist government is proclaimed in Bremen replacing the previous People’s mandatories. Also reported: twelve U.S. army stowaways returned to France, Norwegian cabinet resigns, and a jewelry robbery case in Cleveland involving $8,000 worth of gems.
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Nations Peace Claims Outlined by Conference Delegates
The article summarizes proposed peace terms from major powers after World War I. France seeks Alsace Lor raine and Rhine frontier protections with possible reannexation. France wants reparations around 66 billion francs. Britain supports a League of Nations, self determination, and transit freedom. Britain seeks mandates over several colonies and regions, including German islands south of the equator and parts of Africa and Arabia, while discussing indemnities and damages.
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Italy and Allies Claim Broad Territorial Demands
Italy presses claims to Trentino Brenner pass Tyrol Trieste Istria Fiume Zara Sebenico Dalmatian islands Avlona and hinterland a protectorate over Albania Aegean islands from Turkey and Atalla if France and England seize Asian territories Italy seeks neutralization of non assigned Dalmatian ports and expansion of colonies Eritrea Tripoli Djibouti Somaliland Romania seeks Bessarabia Dobruja Bukovina Transylvania Banat Serbia claims areas as troops move France maintains a neutral zone to block hostilities as negotiations continue.
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Atalla
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England
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Ation Islands
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Africa
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Tripoli
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British Somaliland
Entente Debating Borders in Postwar Europe and Asia
Nations contest borders and spheres of influence across Europe and Asia. Serbia seeks Bosnia and Herzegovina while Montenegro resists loss of self government. Czecho Slovakia expands at Austria Hungary’s expense amid Polish, Ruthenian, and German claims. Belgium presses 3 billion dollars in reparations and Scheldt access. Japan offers Shantung retention with other concessions, China seeks consular rights removal, and Denmark and Norway pursue northern Schleswig and Spitzbergen ideals.
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Brussels gets first Paris to Brussels train via Mons and Maubeuge
A Paris to Brussels direct service is expected to start within three weeks after the first Paris to Brussels train arrived in Brussels via Mons and Maubeuge. In Paris President Wilson presided over a Society of Nations commission discussing the completed project for constituting the league article by article.
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Hartielo
Mandatory principle not acceptable to France and Australia
Indications that France and Australia are dissatisfied with the proposed colonial arrangement surface as Le Matin cites Stephen Lausanne on Premier Hughes of Australia opposing the Wilsonian mandate. Hughes says Australia has no objection to the principle but demands an immediate definition of what the mandate entails and requires.
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Turkish Party Protests Loss of Constantinople
The liberal Ottoman party urges President Wilson to grant Constantinople a referendum under self determination. They warn international control would devastate the empire and deprive Turkey of its capital, appealing amid postwar governance debates.
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French Foreign Minister Discusses Russia Situation
M Pichon French foreign minister in interview on peace conference problems says no definite steps in regard to Russia. He notes Archangel area unclear and bolshevik forces stronger, argues safer to bring allied troops closer, and that the armistice authorizes entente to stop hostilities with Poland and Germany.
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Valentine Dog and the Misled Valentines
Billy Walker a seven year old living with his widowed mother seeks a dog. He tricks a bachelor Mr Hall into believing he sent valentine, leading to romance, a stepfather, and a noisy dog. The tale ends with the widow pondering the bachelor’s intent and her own feelings as the dog causes comical chaos.
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Long History of St Valentine Festivity in February
The article traces Valentine customs from 498 A.D. to 1918, noting Pope Galesius and St Francis de Sales tried to purge festive notes from the day, but the tradition persisted. It links February celebrations to Juno and Pan, marking springtime mating symbolism enduring through centuries.
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Had One Coming Valentine Day School Joke
A pupil jokes about Valentine habits saying he sent himself three valentines but received only two back. The light moment occurs after valentines are distributed at school on Valentine’s Day.
Valentines in Pepys Time Silk Stockings and Gifts
A historical note on Valentine customs in Pepys era describing tokens beyond cards. It cites Samuel Pepys diary entry from February 4 1668 describing stockings garters gloves and gifts. It notes English valentines were imported before 1848 and reflects on cross cultural dating.
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