Weimar Crisis Voices Call For Policy Shift In Germany
Fragmented Weimar speech outlines demands for a unity central authority, world peace with equal rights, and a Wilsonian program. Chancellor Pebellineiron stresses demobilisation, social reforms, wartime profits redirection, debt reduction, and broad political inclusion to avert dictatorship.
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Schelleronn
Wiinan
Petmnett
Poles Wipe Out Hun Force In Fierce Battle
A German unit defending a bridgehead was driven back after three sudden attacks by Polish forces, suffering heavy losses. The incident near Megara Ho Ube Tugebtart ended with German forces routed and retreating across the river.
Portugal Republic Leader Arrested in Lisbon Dispatch
A Lisbon dispatch received in London reports the arrest of a Portugal Republic leader amid efforts to restore the republic in Porto and Capri. The item notes deportation plans for alien agitators and a damaged British ship near Queenstown with weathered steering gear.
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Queenstown
Captain Hugo Sunstedt Plans Atlantic Flight Vessel at Bayonne
Captain Hugo Sunstedt announces plans to pilot a giant sea craft assembled in Bayonne New Jersey for an Atlantic crossing. He describes the vessel as a pioneering airsea hybrid and says preparations are under way with engineers and sponsors.
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No Yanks to Russia Declares America Will G
London February 14. Lloyd George addresses peace issues amid Russia debate. He questions sending troops and money, noting Allied forces in Russia insufficient and opposing panicked actions. He defends a cautious, real intervention while condemning anarchist crimes and foreign involvement by Allies and revolutionary leaders.
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Navy Bill Passes House Amid Broad Naval Expansion Plan
Washington leaders push a three year build program for fre barcos, destroyers, and scout craft as part of a broader policy aligned with peace conference armament trends. The measure totals about 1.9 billion, including unfinished 1908 program elements, after a close vote. France offers memorial ground for American sailors who died at sea, with a cable translated by officials detailing the proposal. Imported clothing prices rise, and a Dutch steamer sinks after hitting a mine off Norway. Anarchist actions flare near Archangel as Spanish king contemplates a South American visit. A Russian army forms in Finland to move on Petrograd, while the U.S. and allies urge Poles and Germans to halt hostilities.
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U S Reds Cause Chaos in Russia
Senate hearing in Washington reports anarchist success blamed on Jewish elements from New Yorks East Side. Rev G A Simons former Russian church leader says Jewish influence drives propaganda and notes a Petrograd council composition with many Americans and an identified self styled professor Gordon. He cites a New York study school as source of radical literature.
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Inner East
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King Ferdinand Shot Amid Romanian Uprising
A Vienna dispatch reports a general insurrection in Romania as King Ferdinand is wounded while attempting to view Bucharest from the palace. Workers blocked the path to safety, calling for overthrow of the dynasty and a republic. Clerical and military clashes leave many killed or wounded.
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Ebert Elected President and Weimar Ministers Named
The German National Assembly at Weimar elected Friedrich Ebert president by 277 votes to 40 for Count von Posidowsky Webmer. Scheidemann chosen chancellor with Müller as economics minister Tauer as labor minister Landsberg as national defense and justice. The provisional constitution was unanimously adopted by the assembly.
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August Mueller
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Hunger strikers freed after effigy protest at Wilson
Washington report notes 25 members of the nations women's party were released after serving four or more days for burning President Wilson in effigy. The action followed a hunger strike while in prison as part of a protest at the White House era.
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Wilson
PLOTTED TO KILL WILSON Kansas City
Reports from Cleveland and Chicago allege a conspiracy to kill President Wilson. Federal officers say the plotters may have formed plans in Chicago and that confirmation will come after a government probe. The item mentions Paris governor dies and other world-war era notes.
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Wilson
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Suertt
Governor General Harrison Returns After 20,000 Mile Tour
F B Harrison, who governed the Philippines for six years, travels 20,000 miles aboard the Danish steamer Sefandia under Cmdr Archibald Harmiain. The voyage lasted 68 days and ends with a furlough and an official Washington visit.
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Washington
Germany to disband Hun Army and demobilize
President Ebert announced to foreign press that Germany will disband the army and demobilize, aiming for a people’s army based on general conscription. He said Count von Bernstorff will not attend the peace conference as Germany’s delegate and indicated a broad government program involving center, democratic, and socialist parties. The informal briefing followed his prior address on rehabilitation plans.
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Friedrich Tbert
Germany
Men
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Questons
Tax Bill Waits for Wilson
Washington reports the war revenue bill sets six billion in taxes this year and four billion annually thereafter. The senate approved the conference agreement with no record vote and few dissenters. After signing by the Vice President and Speaker, it should go to President Wilson for approval at the White House. Treasury officials prepared for tax collection based on the rates.
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Congress May Hear President on League Debate
Washington February 17 senators and representatives crystallize views on the proposed League of Nations charter. Uncertainty remains when open discussion starts while leaders from both parties push postponement until after Wilson's February 26 meeting with foreign relations committees. Reed and Borah consider speeches. money bills dominate, and approval steps for army appropriations and other measures proceed in Congress.
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France
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Jobs for Soldiers Postwar Aid Focus of Wilson Return
Washington reports that President Wilson will tackle civilian employment for demobilized soldiers upon his return. Army officials expect a comprehensive plan, contrasting with brief two month pay proposals, noting civilian subsistence and living costs. They cite European efforts to offset unemployment as a model.
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Russian grand dukes shot without hearing
Paris reports Paul Arlo states four Russian grand dukes were executed without a hearing after Berlin's killing of Dr Kurt Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg. The vigilante committee opposed releases and claims the fate of prisoners was decided, while comic and unrelated insertions clutter the text.
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Rosa Luxembure
Armistice terms and postwar world turmoil unfold
Reports from Paris outline the peace conference draft of the League of Nations constitution, with a governing body to settle disputes within three months and enforce rulings by arbitration or collective sanctions. France presses for a standing international force, while Germany’s new republic under Ebert asserts independence and seeks recognition as terms tighten.
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Wilson
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Leon Bourgeole
Germany
Left Formation to Fight in Aid of Roosevelt’s Pilot Foe
Aviators of Lieut Quentin Roosevelt’s squadron report he dashed from his formation to engage a Fokker. He was seen behind enemy lines and presumed drowned, while observer was killed by a fall of 4000 feet. Lieut J L Fitzgerald, serving with the First division, joined the service after war began and trained in exhibition flights prior to Toul sector deployment.
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Fragmented War Report Fragments and Trench Reflections
A passage reviews a World War I scene with a lieutenant's accident near a school after a mission. It recounts claims about German plans to cripple France by exploiting French industries, citing a 1916 German HQ report on industry targets and potential German traders in occupied regions. It notes damage to weaving plants, equipment removal, and open mills in northern France.
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