Clemenceau Shot. Premier Wounded in Paris
News reports say Georges Clemenceau was shot while entering a voiture. Police identify Emile Cottin as the attacker. Clemenceau’s wounds are not deemed dangerous though officials fear potential consequences. Crowds surrounded the scene as Premier Poincare and cabinet members rushed to the residence.
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Army
Navy
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Henry Moulin
Associated Press
Moulin
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Clemenceau
Goursat
Weather forecast for Thursday in Pennsylvania region
Thursday’s weather calls for fair conditions with a cool breeze. Light to moderate wind shifts are expected and a slight temperature change with a low reaching near freezing in northern areas. A water stage of around six feet is noted for Morrisburg on Thursday morning.
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Pennsylvania
Morrisburg
Peace Conference Woes After Clemenceau Attack
Paris Feb 19 American delegates to the Peace Conference weighed potential delays and shifts in plans after Premier Clemenceau was shot. Reports indicate the wound is not serious, but his absence could pause key negotiations and affect Russia and Adriatic discussions.
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Erzberger Defends Armistice Record in Weimar Session
Mathias Erzberger of the German armistice commission faced a sharp attack from Delegate Vogler as the National Assembly debated armistice history. The chamber roared with protests and support while Erzberger alleged Prince Maximilian of Baden sought Entente peace under military pressure, and claimed Hindenburg pushed for the first terms.
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German People's Party
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Poindexter Attacks League of Nations in Senate Speech
Washington senator Poindexter declares U S entry into the League of Nations would surrender sovereignty defy the Monroe Doctrine and risk entangling alliance and calls the draft constitution an instrument of war and a path to an abyss unless U S people vote on it. He warns ratification could erase self government and leave the nation ungoverned.
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Rohrer & Son Challenge Telephony Move Rates
J F Rohrer and Son of Harrisburg filed a Public Service Commission complaint over Bell Telephone Company rate increases. They argue moving a telephone within the Bergner Building cost 15 dollars though no wiring or new connections were needed, challenging the federal authorized rise in state service rates.
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Miners oppose probe into cost of anthracite
Five district presidents of the United Mine Workers of America in Pennsylvania met with Representative Fowler to discuss legislative matters affecting the mining industry. They oppose the Glass bill for a price investigation claiming fuel price cuts could drive wage reductions, with a wage contract due to expire next April.
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United Mine Workers of America
Fowler
Lackawanna
Governor Sproul Outlines Harrisburg Cooperation Plans
Harrisburg hosts a large reception at the Penn Harris with Governor Sproul Lieutenant Governor Beidleman and state officials. Sproul outlines plans to expand Capitol Park, attract state offices to Harrisburg, and establish the city as a central hub for Pennsylvania road systems. He urges local action to build houses for state workers and proposes a joint City Hall and Courthouse with easy legislation.
German Press Spurns Wilsons World League
Berlin reports the German press criticizes the Paris Peace Conference proposal for a League of Nations. Some papers urge Germany to refuse participation, while Professor Schuecking supports joining with safeguards to protect German interests and influence changes to the league’s structure.
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Berlin
League of Nations
Germany
Schuecking
German Association For
Governor Plans Capitol Park Extension and State Offices
The governor outlined plans to invest millions to extend Capitol Park and build office buildings in Harrisburg. He aims to make Harrisburg the hub of major north south and east west highway routes and to house state employees in new city accommodations. He urged joint action by city and county for a new City Hall and Courthouse and to address housing for arriving state workers.
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Harrisburg
Commonwealth
City and County move to plan new courthouse and offices
City and Dauphin county officials pursue early legislation to authorize joint funding of a new city and county building. A Chamber of Commerce housing program and a prison relocation idea are on the table, with a committee to assist and two proposed housing strategies.
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Reinoehl
Chamber
Court renews liquor licenses for all hotels
The court renewed all liquor licenses for hotel operators for 1919 subject to any presidential decree and the prohibition amendment. One retail applicant at Fort Hunter Inn awaits a hearing after a prior refusal. Witnesses tested necessity, and all wholesale and retail licensees requested renewals despite dry orders. Secretary Baker sent condolences to Clemenceau via Pershing.
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George Kunkel
Fort Hunter Inn
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