12 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1918
Page
1
Dispatches report that Russia will end the war, declare peace with Germany, Turkey, and other fronts, and begin full demobilization of troops. The movement follows a session noting Russia’s shift toward formal peace while ceasing hostilities on all fronts.
A noisy OCR sample shows dated entries like February schedules and stray phrases about events, marine references, and a jumble of names. The text includes misread titles such as Today's Events and scattered items like livery, heaters, and a trading tone, but no clear story or outcome.
President Wilson told Congress that the United States remains in the war to complete the conflict for justice and safety. He noted no path to peace with Germany while Count Hertling favors the idea and Count Czernin signals limited peace, urging Congress to avoid vague statements that could derail military efforts. The address was met with strong support from leaders across parties as the nation prepares to send more troops, maintaining focus on victory and international balance.
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