German cabinet split over signing new armistice terms
Weimar report details cabinet resistance to the arms pact with France and the pressure from party leaders to accept. Foreign Minister Brockdorff-Rantzau resigns then stays, Erzberger reportedly would sign only under explicit orders. Allied commissions draft additional conditions as Marshal Foch may communicate them within a week.
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Fred 3S
Ferguson
Weimar
Mathin
Erzberger
He Artistice
Brockdorf-Rantaay
Erzeberger
Marshal Foch
Erzbervor Ja
National Assembly
Hy Fred 5S
Paris
Asus
Germany
Foch
Warsaw
Krupp
Teague
Heligoland
Kiel Canal
Counell
Duckwerfer inventor draws ducks to marsh
In Oakland on February 18 Ben Woolner once city attorney is sought by hunters who want to see his duckwerfer device. He says he created a duck calling method using a phonograph and a new record at his marsh post. Ducks flock from many points as his device squawks and the hunt ends when the legal limit is reached in about 15 minutes.
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Oakland
Cal
Ben Woolner
Woolner
New Equipment for R. C. T. C. at Missouri University
Columbia Mo Feb 13 8 All universities with courses in military training will receive extensive equipment from the War Department under Capt Hill Missouri University will supply requisitions for clothing revolvers ammunition and field artillery gear The R O T C will emphasize physical training progressive instruction films lectures and demonstrations for officers of high ability Plans include summer camps for reserve officers wives will hold a spring festival at Columbia during April featuring athletic exhibition a luncheon and the Gilbert and Sullivan opera The Pirates of Penzance will be staged
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Columbia
Re . B.C
Woo. Hin
University of Missouri
Hill
War Department
Bish
University of Issouri
Women’s Athletic Association
Home Economics
Gilbert and Sullivan, Opers
Prates of Penzance
Glve
Vocational Rehab For Disabled Men Advocated
Washington D C Feb 18 Dr Charles A Prosner director of the federal board of vocational education outlines how disabled men can be trained to stay productive. He argues for using remaining trade knowledge with adjusted techniques, free re education and monthly support. The board seeks discharged men to contact Washington D C for details. Death of John W Jackson at 80 is reported with funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Washington, D. C
Chas. A. Prosner
Federal Board of Vocation
Federal Board For Vocational ‘Education
John W. Jackson
C. E. Halliburton
Taylor Atréet
Jeses Rathi
Moulton
Governor Allen Criticized Over Red Cross Service
Washington February 14 Governor Henry Allen of Kansas testified before the house rules committee that American boys were needlessly sacrificed on the western front. Senator Kirby of Arkansas pressed him on his Red Cross role and accused him of using France to attack the administration and gain political capital for the Republican party.
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Washington
D. C
West Front
Henry ‘Allen
Kansas
House Rules Committee
Allen
Senate Military’ Affairs Committee
Kirby
Arkansas
Alen
France
Red Crowe
Bo le Home
D&llen
Morley Street Mother Hears Son Arrives in New York
Mrs Mra Clemison of Morley Street reports a message from her son Billy that he has arrived in New York and then proceeded to Camp Viton where he expects a discharge. He has been in Castillon France doing clerical work in the intelligence section.
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M. Clemison
Morley Street
Bille
New York
Viton
Uw Fow
Elilia
Castiillon
France
Intelligence -of- Ha
Masked Ball at Larional Hosts Odd Evening
A late 1919 notice advertises a masked ball at Larional featuring a humorous, theatrically dredeed party with music by But j Ter and McDonald. Adminston 75 hosts a Ladies tree event and hints at a 1946 revival or reference.
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Larional
Butj Ter
McDonald
Adminston
Washington Storing Up Drinks for Future
Washington D C February 18 anticipates early signing of the revenue bill fueling thirst in the city. Bottles and cases of liquor are being stored in cellars and by dealers advising patrons of the coming dry period. Police report examining liquor shipments and consignments, with many packages bearing affidavits of legal purchase. Baltimore reports rising intoxication demand while road fears grow on the Washington Baltimore Boulevard. A local resident Mrs J M Nichola of Farrar Street shows slight improvement after two weeks of illness.
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Washington
D. C
Baltimore
Bladensburg
Dolly
Erlee
Balti
Furniah
Washington-Baltimore Boulevard Hall
Women Hold Men’s Jobs As War Ends
Reports from the United States Employment Service show women have largely left wartime roles in industry as peace time returns advance. About 600 of 11.9 million female workers remain in wartime jobs, a drop from peak numbers, signaling a shift back to civilian labor.
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Washington
Unite States
Psat
Wartime Buildings and Court Cases in Circuit Court
The report notes wartime buildings housing agencies moved by order of the War Department to a newly completed annex after signing. The Census Bureau will relocate to a building known as D. In Circuit Court today the replevin suit Filmore Broadus vs Chan Sumpter was tried and the case adjourned for further action regarding Vi Turner and Ww.
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Washington
War Department
Board’ Bulding
Therm Joe
the Bureau Of'the Census
Circuit Court
Repleyin Wuit
Filmore
Broadus
Chan
Sumpter
Ander
Vi Turner
Still Hope to Restore Train Service
The Commercial Club seeks to restore the power schedule with help from Mr Tausnig and associates still backing the plan. They aim to present their case to congressmen and federal officials to show the territory suffers financially from current train timetables.
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Tuse Commulites
Wabash
Fab
Tausnig
Ceracinis
Pacta‘action
Chanca
Maréh
State Highway Commission War-Time Road Policies Examined
Joint investigative committees from Missouri House and Senate meet to review highway commission wartime actions and road policies compared with nearby states. Washington reports adverse action on war department and military affairs plans, while weather outlook predicts increased cloudiness and mild warmth.
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Jefferson
House
Senate
Missouri
Senator Borah Declines White House Dine Over League
Washington reports Senator Borah refused President Wilson’s invitation to dine at the White House to discuss the league of nations. He cited fundamental disagreement with any league plan and the risk of confidential discussions becoming public. Senator Poindexter postponed his league speech, and Senator Vardaman attacked the president’s call for debate. Marriage licenses were issued by Circuit Clerk C. M. Hulen to Willard O. Wood and Miss Ba Witte in company with Ed Cattman of Fores Green, who returned from a trip to St. Louis and Franklin County.
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L. C. Martin
Washington, D. C
Borah
de- Oihiea
Wilson
White House
League of Nations
League
Poindexter
Senate
L. Martin
Washington
Vardaman
Mississippi
Congress
Vardamin
Circuit
Willard
Wood
Moberly
Misa
Ba Witte
Ed Cattman
Fores Green
St. Louis
Franklin County
Lecture Draws Large Crowd at High School Forum
A large crowd attended last night's lecture at the High School auditorium on Merchants Association aims. The event, framed as a public education effort, showcased the Nations Cash Register Co. and illustrated practical business advances. Attendees saw merit in the lecture and product promotion, with debate over misrepresentation noted but the session judged meritorious overall.
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Stone
N. Ri Cy
White
Aith
Russian Peace Conference Fails to Resolve Russian Policy
Paris Feb 18 The peace delegates show no progress on Russian policy as the supreme war council reopened the issue. British and American troops may withdraw from northern Russia ahead of spring ice breakup, despite French calls for large scale intervention. A joint conference decision is expected within days while President Wilson’s return delays further movement.
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Fred S. Ferguson
Paris
Supreme War Council
Russia
Brest Camp Unfit for Cattle as Soldiers Suffer Abroad
New York reports Senator Owen and Mrs. Owen describe Brest debarkation camp dire conditions with rain and mud. Soldiers await food sleeping spaces and proper care. They urge Secretary Baker to repatriate troops promptly and improve relief efforts. Officers struggle to manage despondent soldiers as climate worsens hardships.
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Semite Military Affairs
Debarkation
Owen
Senate
Brest
Baker
Anaes
Washington
Burke Farm Leased to M W Burke for 63 Acre Tract
Last week M W Burke of ees purchased a 63 acre tract off mainly pays with A L Hash of malt fron ad.
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Burke
W. Burke
Ees
Heirs Break Will of Temple B Robinson
Paris Missouri February 18 the supreme court reversed and remanded upholding the will of Temple B Robinson of Paris with instructions to find heirs mostly nephews Temple B Robinson left his estate valued about 50000 to the state county and township in life withhold from general portion and that in death he wished to aid destitution the heirs with attorney general and mayor of St Joseph challenged the bequest to county and township funds the county fought the suit additional bequests include his home books and pictures
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Paris
Supreme Court
The
Temple
Robinson
Rletland
Walter M. Robinson
England
Grour Rue
Conalata
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Sen. Borah
FHP
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Paria
Wosen
United States
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Neceanttathi
Benator
Oklahoma
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Rotterdam
Temple B. Robinson
Monroe
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