Peace Conference Adjourns Amid Clemenceau Wound
The Paris peace conference adjourns amid the wounding of Prime Minister Clemenceau by anarchist. The Romanian frontier talks continue under Captain Andre Tardien as the commission studies territorial questions. Officials warn that Clemenceau’s absence could hinder France’s decisive role in negotiations.
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Romania
Paris
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France
Council
Africa
Wit Decane
German Armistice Report Denied by Erzberger
A late Amsterdam dispatch cites President Erzberger denying a report that Germany is not demobilizing and has massed divisions near Thorn. The note calls the claim pure invention and says Germany is complying with armistice terms as advised to the Allied commission.
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Amsterd
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Erzberger
Allied Commission
Germany
Thorn
American Siberian Prisoner Transfer Proposal at Peace Conference
A report states that after a conference with the Swedish foreign office the American proposal was sent to allied governments for consideration. It claims Amer had been overseeing German and Austrian prisoners for the Siberian government and sought immediate permission to return about 286,000 prisoners via Vladivostok. The communication asks that tonnage and foodstuffs be made available to Sweden to enable the transfer.
National Industrial Conference To Convene In London
The Ministry of Labor announces the national industrial conference will be convened on February 27 at Westminster. It aims to include a fully representative Bri tish labor delegation and to consider government actions without precipitate measures. The labor minister reports progress and urges prompt but thoughtful preparation for the talks.
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Ministry of Labor
Westminster
Bri
Labor
Dual leadership debate in Ottawa as Laurier opposition looms
Ottawa political chatter centers on succession to Sir Wilfrid Laurier as leader of the opposition. Mr. Fielding appears most favored though doubts linger about his acceptance among French members. discussion also touches on Mr. Lemieux as a potential rival.
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Ottawa
Wilfrid Laurier
Fielding
Lemieux
Unknown historic naval skirmish details emerge in broken text
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a naval engagement or fortification event involving Coote and Se Sides, with references to naval forces, threats to officers, and panoramas of aerated sides. The fragmentary source lacks clear dates, places, or outcomes.
Britain Must Keep a Strong Army on Rhine
British War Secretary Winston Churchill extols a firm Rhine occupation and demobilization plan at Mansion House. He favors a large permanent garrison, a forthcoming voluntary army, and safeguards for empire duties in Palestine Mesopotamia India and other key posts to prevent a future German revival.
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Mesopotamia
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Germany
Farmers Urge Reforms and Political Action in Alberta
Calgary residents at the Alberta Nea Partisan League convention adopted resolutions for provincial political organization and cross‑cooperation with the WEA, federal action on the wartime elections act, and women’s right to vote in Parliament. They called for a farmers council, land reform, alien and employment policies, free press and speech, restrictions on liquor shipments, tuberculosis care, and a high income tax similar to the United States minimum.
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Calgary
Ans
Alberta
Nea
Leagis
WEA
United States
Britain’s Address to Canadian Citizens in London
Viccoust Bryce delivers a message in London urging Canadians to remain loyal to the empire and to value the services of British-speaking peoples. He praises dominion soldiers and stresses the global influence of the union while pleading for gratitude and unity among allied nations.
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London
Waterloo
Britain
Dominions
Armistice Text Under German Government Scrutiny
Berlin dispatch reports German Foreign Office control over armistice terms with secretary Brock MacRamtrax directing national policy. Observers note a new phrase inserted into the text sent to Marshal Foch, while German notes claim independence from the allied pact and caution on sharing peace preliminaries.
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Berlin
Brock Mac Ramtrax
von Sefow
Paris
Mathias Breberger
Aristice
Chantetlor Schridenmann
Marshal Foch
Fra Ip
Treves
Fock
Cerberger
Scheidema
Ihraberger Ely
Viceroy Warns of Global Reaction Stabilizing India
Lord Chelmsford opened the legislative council warning that postwar reaction against authority could reach India. He said wartime powers must be replaced by substitutes and that India faced genuine revolutionary threats. Special measures were essential to protect His Majesty's government and citizens' lives and property.
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Delhi
Legislative Council
Lord Chelmsford
Italy Denounces Jugoslav Arbitration Move In Territorial Row
Rome dispatch reports Italy condemns Jugoslav actions seeking Wilson arbitration over contested lands. Commentators argue arbitration avoids war only if arms have not decided results. Italy urged firmness at Paris to honor blood shed and resist aggressive claims.
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Indig
Rome
Paris
Sorsicre d'Italia
Resigned F foreign minister Elliott after armistice terms
Basel dispatch reports Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau told the German cabinet he would resign if terms for renewing the armistice were rejected. He warned France sought a resumption of hostilities. After the armistice was signed he initially resigned, the cabinet urged him to stay, and he agreed to remain in office.
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Count von Brockdorff- Rantzau
Germany
Weimar
Frankfort Zeitung
Cottin Son of French Workman Faces Prison After Attempted Assassination
Emile Cottin, a Paris resident son of a factory worker, attempted to assassinate Premier Clemenceau. He was taken to state prison after an examination of the car revealed seven bullet marks. His parents and younger brothers live in Rue Convention and Issy Les Moulineaux.
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Paris
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Premier Clemenceau
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Issy Les Moulineaux
Premier Clemenceau Shot by Anarchist Milou Emile Cottin
The French premier Georges Clemenceau, nicknamed France's grand old man, was attacked by anarchist Emile Cottin known as Milou. Seven shots fired, three struck Clemenceau, with bullets injuring his shoulder and right arm. He remained cheerful, planned to return home, and surgeons considered leaving bullet fragments.
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