France rights a voice in postwar European economics
Paris reports the foreign office says council of premiers adjusted Russia and Germany policy to fit French aims. France argues Germany’s industries rebound quickly while France rebuilds shattered regions, and Russia’s railways and docks must be rebuilt before trade can resume. French officials condemn the allied plan as rewarding Germany and risking shortages for France and Britain, urging reliance on the United States for materials.
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Paris
Council of Premiers
Russia
Germany
France
Mayland
Italy
Hursia
Igpeetn
Great Britain
Preas
Europe
Lloyd George and Nite
United States
Edwards Acclaimed as Next President by Tammany Club
New Jersey figure Edwards, who opposes the federal prohibition amendment, is hailed as the next president by members of the Tammany Osceola club in a dinner addressing the liquor issue. He argues liquor policy shapes politics and cites the 14th amendment and a named act as decisive.
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New York
Marah G
Congress
Bryan
Anti-Saloon League
Democratic Party
Second Industrial Conference Near Ready For President
Washington March 6 The second industrial conference will likely place the report in President Wilsons hands before week end said Martin Wynne former New York governor and conference member at the White House today The report will be an amended form of the preliminary one and outline a system for settling disputes by a tribunal with subsidiary agencies
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Washington
Wilson
Martin Ynn
New York
White House
Snow plow kills man on railway near Pipestone
An unidentified man was killed and two others injured when struck by a snow plow on the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha line about 66 miles east of Pipestone Minnesota. The victims were walking along the tracks at the time of the accident.
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Pipestone
Minn
Marcelo
Chicago, Et Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha
Here
Greece Gains New Diplomatic Point in Thrace Decision
London dispatches report the council of foreign ministers awarded Thrace Gimyrna and Adrianople to Greece amid a debate and praise for a political victory. Officials cited the decision as a notable foreign policy success for Greece.
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London
Mary
Council of Foreign Ministers
Thrace
Gimyrna
Adrianople
Ore
Pru
Karl Cucee
Population changes cited for several cities with increases and decreases
The report lists city populations Joliet and Muncie and others with counts such as Joliet 98 972 and Lexington 41 094. It notes increases since 1910 for Joliet 3702 persons 10.7 percent and Lexington 64945 14.1 percent, and decreases like Kingston 24 persons 1 percent.
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Joliet
Anderson
Ind
Munele
Lexington
Bhreveport
Kingeton
Senate Likely Move To End Debate On Peace Treaty
Senate plans a decisive move on the peace treaty tomorrow possibly to recommit to foreign relations or to bring up Article X. Lodge will stop new amendments. Democrats seek a White House backed compromise. Simmons and Hitchcock lead talks to gauge President Wilson’s view before voting strategy.
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Washington
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Lodge
Waiton Wilson
White House
Kelloge
Lodge
Wilson
Hitchcock
Simmons
Mary Pickford Weeps As Divorce Move Draws Crowds
Mary Pickford, returning from a divorce decree in New Orleans, exits a train amid reporters and photographers. She sobs and hides from onlookers as her mother speaks for her, calling the matter personal and urging privacy.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Mary Mickford
Minden
New
Owen Moore
Miss Pickford
Senate Postpones Action On Colby Nomination
Washington debate delays action on Colby for secretary of state as Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to resume consideration early next week. Indiana Senator New and other critics cite reasons for opposed confirmation and seek fuller discussion in executive session. A separate note says Washington voters head to the polls March 2 to ratify a suffrage amendment with expected big majority.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Bainbridge County
Great Tube Plant to Rise in Gary Indiana
The National Tube Company, a United States Steel subsidiary, said work starts immediately on a 40 million dollar mammoth tube plant in Gary Indiana. The plant will employ about 10 000 men and begin with four blast furnaces next week, followed by mile long tubes, an office building and other structures.
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Gary Diary
Ind
National Tube Company
United States Steel Corporation
Palmer Used as Feeler by Administration Democrats
Washington reports show Attorney General Palmer entering the presidential race as a rare administration-backed move. Georgia Democrats urged Palmer to run to counter Wilson opponents with McAdoo viewed as wavering. Party leaders preferred Palmer for loyalty and willingness to enter, aiming to avoid a broader liabilities clash with the administration.
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Palmer
Georgia
Wilson
McAdoo
Democratic National Committee
Red forces poised for drive on Poland says state department
Washington reports bolshevik attack and invasion of Poland imminent as state department agent Cassel urges US Grain Corp relief for Poland Armenia and Austria. He cites typhus plague and armored transport of victims threatening Poland and world, while pushing a $50 million relief bill and noting Austrian hunger.
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Washington
Poland
Wm. R. Cassel
State Department
House Rules Committee
United States Grain Corporation
Armenia
Austria
Cassel
Cunsel
Austrian
Vienna
Johnson
Two Men Shot Dead in Kentucky Virginia Moonshine War
Huntington West Virginia dispatch reports two men killed and a third mortally wounded in a Moonshine battle near the Kentucky Virginia line. The incident occurred as authorities follow up reports received today through FL Mullins.
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Huntington
W. Va
Kentucky Virginia Line
FL. Mullins
Reverend Forbes Adams, Protestant Episcopal Bishop, Dies in Aston
Forbes Adams bishop of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Banton died at his home in Aston Maryland on March 6. He served as a leading religious figure and was known for his pastoral work and community involvement in the diocese.
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Aston, Md
Right Hey
Forbes Adams
Protestant Episcopal Diocese
Trial Expected Soon for Centralia Murder Case
Montesano dispatches report that more than 20 witnesses are to be placed on the stand by the defense in the Centralia murder trial. Officials predict the jury will retire by the end of next week, with the prosecution needing three or four days to present its case.
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Montesano
Wash
Centralia
Salvers Seek Fortune From Sunken Red Liquor Loot
New York reporters detail six salvagers who left for Washington to learn the fate of the liquor raised from the treasure ships. They plan immediate salvage off the Atlantic coast if the cargo can be landed in an American port and reloaded for foreign ports. The liquor ships sank over a year and a half ago and their location remains secret.
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New York
Washington
Davey Jones
Atlantic
England Discredits Gold Shipment Talk
A New York report claimed large gold shipments from England would boost the market and transfer sums to three dollars, but bullion brokers and bankers say there is no foundation for the rumor. They note no £200000000 available without depleting reserves and the mines’ £10000000 three month output would be too small to lift exchange rates materially.
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Sip
London
Marvel
New York
Treasury
United States
Palmer Would Favor An Industrial Court
Washington March 6 Attorney General Palmer declared at the National Press Club that stabilizing industrial conditions requires an industrial court with machinery to adjust differences before strikes. He argued there need be no compulsory arbitration if the public is informed and involved to secure justice for both sides in industrial controversies.
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Washington
India Treet
Palmer
National Press Club
Soviet Forces Arrest Foreigners in Murmansk District
A dispatch from Christhinian reports that American and British nationals were arrested by Soviet troops in the Murmansk district and sent to Moscow. The same dispatch notes Soviet forces have surrounded the town of Petwhanga and references a disturbance in June involving Winnipeside Bantewood.
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Moscow
Christhinian
Murmansk
Petwhanga
Admiral Be Named Nominated To Lead U S Shipping Board
Retired U S Navy Admiral William Be has been nominated for the post of chairman of the United States Shipping Board. The nomination places a former high ranking naval officer in a key federal maritime leadership role.
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William
United States Navy
U. S
Let Business Men Fix Russian Policy
New York March 6 Norman Hapgood former minister to Denmark declares that the American government should avoid dictating terms to Russians and let business men decide if they will trade with Russia He praises cooperatives as non political producers of essentials and raw materials and warns against government control that would block independent cooperative trade measures
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New York
Norman Hapgood
Denmark
Vndey
Social Study Cru
College of the City of
Moe
McAdoo calls for $1 billion tax cut and debt plan
Washington Mareha Wil J McAdoo former secretary of the treasury urged an immediate $1 billion reduction in federal taxes and argued the present burden harms business He proposed delaying sinking fund payments for retirement of war debt for two years and funding European interest until Europe can pay its charges
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Washington
Mareha
Wil J. McAdeo
The
Treasors
Tex
Aly. McAdoo
Glaga
Furpe Sa
Intercat
Full Publicity for Sims Investigation
Washington reports that full publicity will accompany the naval court of inquiry into Admiral Sims and the action removing Rear Admiral Fletcher from command at Brest early in the war. The Senate removal committee will begin its examination Tuesday as hearings open next Monday.
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Washington
Naval Court of Inquiry
Admiral Sims
Nebraska State Liable for Hurts of Its Employees
Lincoln March 5 The state of Nebraska through the compensation commissioner is liable as any other employer to employees injured in the line of duty. He has ordered payment of 211 to Miss Jon Cy aprecher nurse at the hospital for the Insane in Linon after a vial of formaldehyde was thrown at her head causing suffering and temporary deprivation of sight.
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Lincoln
Neb
State of
Nebraska
Stile
Mins
Jon Cyaprecher
Aurse
Linon
Lincoln Grain Exchange Aims Primary Market
Lincoln Neb a new grain exchange formed by Wax and led by secretary W B Whitten will open within a few days in Lincoln. The effort seeks to make the city a primary grain market.
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Lincoln
Lincoln Grain Exchange
Twluy
W. B. Whitten
Rumor of Soviet Government in Portugal Unconfirmed
Dispatches from Lisbon reported by the Portuguese legation deny any establishment of a Soviet government in Portugal. Officials caution that rumors from the Spanish front are often untrustworthy and not corroborated by last night’s messages.
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Portugal
Lisbon
Wife Kills Self as Husband Lies Dead in Apartment
New York report says Mrs. Annette Man Binomere, 41, turned on a gas jet and died in an apartment room where her husband Manford Lowell Bleomery lay dead awaiting burial. The article blurs with unrelated commentary blaming laborers and housewives for high living costs amid a meat packers’ claim.
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New York
Annette Man Binomere
Husaband
Manford Lowell Bleomery
Fale
Meat Packers
Former service members seek 800 dollar bonus for all
Mervin Sperry national head of the Private Soldiers and Sailors Legion urged Congress to pay a lump sum of 800 dollars to every former U S military and naval member. He rejected monthly credits and claimed 20 million veterans deserve relief despite fiscal limits. He attacked rival groups and asserted ties to labor. The committee heard letters urging amalgamation of veteran groups.
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House
Mervin Chates Spercy
Private
Soldiers and Sailors Legion
Congress
Wien Sperry
Jol. Harper
Punk and Ile Veterans Association
Communist Party of New York
Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Protective Association of
New York City
Hi! Soldiers
Harper
Fordney
Representative Kitchin
North Carolina
American Legion
Legion
Rarenbein
Organized Labor
Unlimited Demand for Silver Seen
The American Chamber of Commerce in London says a silver shortage exists due to oriental use and rising trade, signaling prosperity for American and Mexican silver mines. U S and Mexico supply about three quarters of world silver output, with demand rising from India and China and hoarding trends increasing bullion conversion.
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London
American Chamber of Commerce
Europe
America
India
China
United States
Mexico
Paige
Dutch to Maintain Guard Over Wilhelm at Doorn
The Dutch government plans to keep a heavy guard around former Kaiser Wilhelm II at Doorn. It will require a strong personal pledge not to move without consent or engage in politics and rejects deportation to Allied camps.
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London
Doorn
Amsterdam
William of
Holland
Jap Consul in Canada to Washington Transfer Report
Vancouver reports that Fur uya, Japan's consul general in Canada, moves from Ottawa to Washington. Debuchi, a Japanese embassy councillor, will serve as representative until M. Horioki arrives as ambassador to Germany. Debuchi previously acted as chargé d affaires in Berlin.
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Canada
Washington
Uya
Japan
Candad
Ottawa
Surcowl i Debuehi
Taiiku Nipmon
Oimepaper
Mir. Debuch
Berlin
M. Hhioki
Agibassador
Io Cermams
Wilson Hints At Hearing On Turkish Ruling
President Wilson may seek a hearing on the Turkish occupation issue in Constantinople as US policy leans toward opposing a sultan remaining and the fate of the Versailles treaty. Officials expect the Adriatic dispute to command attention alongside early summaries of Wilson’s note to premiers. The state department plans to release a public summary of the Adriatic guidance later today.
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Washington, Martha
Wilson
Constantinople
Adriatic
United States
State Department
Irish Home Rule Bill Opposed by Sir Horace Plunkett
Dublin March 6 Sir Horace Plunkett chairman of the Dublin convention criticized the new Irish home rule bill at a Welcome home dinner by the Irish dominion league. He argued for mutual understanding within the British commonwealth and warned that the bill would give a minority disproportionate power over Ireland without responsibility, reflecting wider anti Britain sentiment in America.
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Dublin
Horace Plunkett
Irish Dominion League
United States
Ireland
Commonwealth of Free Nations
Great Republic of the
West
Americas
War Administration
Washington
America
Sir Horace
Bond Theft Ring Stretches Across New York
New York authorities report ongoing large scale bond thefts tied to Wall Street securities. Officials say the so called master mind nicknamed Nickey Arnstein may be less central than earlier thought, with new suspects emerging and the plot expanding beyond prior arrests.
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New York
Nickey
Arnstein
Neswengers
Altoget
Wall Street
Distriet
Arcatelia
Philippines Population Exceeds Ten Million in 1918
Washington reports 10,050,040 people in the Philippines as compiled by the Insular Bureau. Of these, 8,428,857 are Christian and 6,409 are Americans. Military-age William age stands at 760,953 with 2,071,202 Americans and Filipinos eligible to vote. Manufacturing establishments total 6,280 with an output of 80,762,000.
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Washington
Marc
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