De Valera’s Irish Self Determination Appeal
Edward De Valera, Sinn Fein leader and MP, issues a self determination plea to the peace conference urging recognition of an independent Ireland. He warns England cannot rule Ireland and argues for a decisive majority backing independence, noting Ulster issues and Paris doubts but offering hope for justice.
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New Irish Republic
Edward de Valera
Sinn Fein
Ireland
de Valera
Lincoln Hall
England
Dublin
Ralph F. Couch
United Press
New York
Ulster
Paris
Almple
Wilson
Mike
Will Validated for Nova Scotia Sailor's Will
The Nova Scotia supreme court ruled Colen Wentzell's will valid after his fiancée, Miss Ghidya Keddy, inherited cash and a schooner share. Written during a voyage to the Barbares, the will was found after postage stamps were removed from an envelope. The contest by his widow mother was dismissed.
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Associated Press
Wallfax
Anilor
Nova Scotia Supreme Court
Colen Wentzell
Mahone Bay
Ghidya Keddy
Barbadoes
Supreme Court
Wentzell
German Peace Delegates Named for Conference
Weimar March 14 The German peace delegation includes Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau foreign minister Dr Edward David Dr Adolph Warburg Dr Adolph Muller Prof Walthier M A Schnecking and Herr Geisberg minister of posts and telegraphs They bring diplomatic experience and prior submarine efficiency work to the talks.
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Associated Press
Weimar
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Edward David
National Assembly
Adolph Warburg
Adolph Muller
Switzerland
Walthier M. A. Schnecking
Marburg University
Herr Geisberg
Count von Brockdorff-Rartzau
Solf
David
Muller
Berin
University of Hanover
Schuecking
Russia
Herr Gelsberg
Lincoln House Passes Bills After Killing Custodial Farm Bill
Lincoln Nebraska March 14 The house spent the day passing bills on its calendar and killed a 150000 custodial farm for misdemeanants. Other actions included bills on shipper claims against railroads and payments on children's policies.
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Lincoln
Neb
Charles Tizor
Kearney Industrial School
Lancaster County
Omaha
McKelvie
Senate
House
Sweden barred Kaiser plans asylum near Stockholm
Diplomatic dispatches reveal that William Hohenzollern sought an asylum in Sweden two months before the armistice but was blocked by the Swedish government. He had nearly rented Castle Stora Sundby on a central Swedish lake, owned by Prince and Princess Weden.
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Associated Press
Washington
D. C
William Hohenzollern
Sweden
Stora Sundby
Prince
Princess Weden
Asquith in Madrid Arrives for Visit Amid Flights of Courtesy
Former British prime minister H. H. Asquith arrived in Madrid and was greeted by Premier Romanones representatives at the station. He met Premier Romanones and dined with King Alfonso, stating the trip was purely tourist with no political significance.
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As Press
Madrid
H. H. Asquith
Great Britain
Romanones
Alfonso
Asquith
Spain
Free trade critics assail Britain’s import license plan
London reports say Sir Auckland Geddes announced a temporary license system for manufactured imports until September 1, sparking opposition from free traders who warn of protectionist moves without voter mandate. American exporters face new barriers as licenses are granted case by case, with dominos of policy and postwar economic shifts debated by editors and economists.
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London
Free Trade
Auckland Geddes
National Service and Reconstruction
House of Commons
Great Britain
England
Board of Trade
Controller of Importa
British Curtail Naval Building
In the House of Commons Thomas J. MacNamara stated no dreadnought battleships were under construction as of December 1910. Four dreadnaught battle cruisers were under construction but abandoned, leaving 38 dreadnaught battleships and nine battle cruisers in commission except for one of each. no capital ships to be laid down that year.
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London
House of Commons
Thomas J. MacNamara
Admiralty
Great Britain
Italy Prepares to Return Reservists
Rome reports the government will place American reservists onboard steamers Duca Aosta Duct Degli Abruzar and Cremia, setting sail within two weeks. In New York, Caruso’s 1918 income tax is listed at 153,939.70 dollars with a 28,483.42 payment made in person.
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United Press
Rome
Caruso
New York
Ramrico Caruso
Germans Seek Neutral Republic Under American Protection
In Carniola a German language enclave asks Prof. A. C. Coolidge’s commission for a memorandum to Paris and Washington. They seek a neutral republic under American protection, noting half the population are former emigrants and many American citizens.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Gottachee
Carniola
American Commission
A. C. Coolidge
Parla
Washington
United States
French Critic Sees German Army Threat Under Volunteering Plan
Paris reports claim German volunteers could build a fully officered army of millions within five years if the proposed volunteer system is adopted. The French view the 100000 men under the plan as a Saint Cyr like pool to train officers, potentially creating a vast reserve for a 10 million strong force.
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Germany
United Press
Paris
Chelea
Saint Cyr
West Point
Wilson to Paris Furlough Ends. Peace Work Ahead
The George Washington makes time in heavy seas and is due Brest by 11 pm. President Wilson will board a special train and rush to Paris to join the supreme war council and begin shaping the preliminary peace treaty with officials awaiting him. Col House and Jules Jusserand greet him in Brest. embassy decor writes port readiness.
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Carl D. Groat
United Presse
U. S
George Washington
George
Paris
Brest
Wilson
Supreme War Council
Leygues
Tardieu
House
Gordon Auchincloss
Poincare
Col. E. M. House
Jules J. Jusserand
United States
Madame Jusserand
Faily
Port du Commerce
Hines Promises Funds for Railroad Rolling Stock
Washington March 13 Director General Hines told car and locomotive builders that funds would be found to finance the railroads planned large purchases of rolling stock. He stressed there is no cause for alarm among the industries affected.
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Washington
Hinev
First American Food Installment Reaches Dansig
The first installment of American foodstuffs totaling 125 tons of lard has been turned over to Dansig municipal authorities for civilian distribution on the condition that law and order are maintained.
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Dansig
U S Officials Deny Censorship in France Critique
Washington reports deny that the United States government exercised or participated in censorship. The statement counters claims that censorship blocked French public opinion from learning opposition to the League of Nations plan in Congress and from American audiences.
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Washington
France
Congress
America
United States
German backing for Austria in Serbia war plans revealed
Paris reports two cipher dispatches from Count von Snoggeny Marie, Austrian ambassador to Berlin, show Germany backing Austria’s war posture toward Serbia. Readers learn of secret messages from Berlin in July 1914 and mediation attempts from Britain, with key officials unnamed.
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Paris
Count von Snoggeny- Marie
Berlin
Austr-Hungarian
Germany
Austria
Serbia
M. R. Vesnitch
France
Journal Des Debats
England
Vesnitch
Edward Grey
Goschen
Zasanoff
Russia
Viviani
Latin America Seeks One Billion Reparations From War Losses
Paris reports Latin American governments estimate their war damages at about 1 billion dollars. Claims center on sunk ships and seized deposits in Berlin and Hamburg banks, notably Brazil seeks repayment of funds confiscated by Germany.
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Associated Press
Paris
Berlin
Hamburg
Germany
Brazil
West Virginia Moves to Create Sheep Ranch Project
West Virginia plans a major sheep ranch in Greenbrier County spanning 18 121 acres. State Agriculture Commissioner James H Stewart says the department will provide encouragement and financial aid to partners A F B Regen 8 M Croft of Grove City Pa Charleston businessmen and others for this historic agricultural venture. Sheep expert Vr M Glenn praises the site as ideal for high quality stock and a prime belt in the state.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
A. F B. Regen
8. M. Croft
Cirove City
James H. Stewart
Greenbrier County
Vr. M. Glenn
Bolshevists Plan Worldwide Seizure, Moscow Appoints International Commissary
London reports the Russian Soviet government aims to promote a world communist revolution. A new minister is named Moor, called international commissary, with unlimited powers from Moscow, according to Helsingfors dispatches via Mail.
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Associated Press
London
International Commissary
Helsingfors
Mil
Moscow
Moor
Three Congressmen Injured in Pacific Coast Car Crash
Riverside California March 13 Three members of the committee on naval affairs touring the Pacific coast were injured when their automobile skidded and overturned. Congressman Daniel Marsden of New York and Mrs Harsden suffered injuries while Congressman William Kettner of San Diego had a facial cut.
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United Press
Riverside
Cal
Committee On Naval Affair
Pacific Coast
Daniel Marsden
New York
March Aviation Field Hospital
Ely's Cream Balm Ad for Open Nostrils Relief
An ad promises Ely's Cream Balm clears nasal passages for cold or catarrh. It claims rapid relief from stuffed noses, snuffles, and head discomfort with a small bottle applied in the nostrils, soothing inflamed membranes and easing breathing.
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County Fifty
Airplane Delivery Boosts Berlin Newspaper Service
Am Mlitig, a Berlin Journal, leads in all service newspaper distribution sending issues to Leipzig and Weimar. Herr Ulistein hires regular air deliveries to the national assembly at Weimar and chartered planes, with the first leaving for Vossische Zeltung.
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Am Mlitig
Berlin
Leipzig
Weimar
Herr Ulistein
National Assembly
Vossische Zeltung
Boschee's Syrup Ad Claims Fifty One Years Of Use
An advertisement touts Boschee's Syrup as a remedy for coughs bronchitis colds and lung troubles. It promises restful nights and easy expectoration helping the patient recover health. The product is presented as made in America and sold for over fifty years.
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Boschee
United States
Nature
America
Adyv
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