London Will Get It Today or Tomorrow
President Wilson prepared and sent a note to the State Department replying to the Entente Premiers on the Adriatic question. He adhered to the U S position, highlighting self determination and the Paris settlement terms while leaving open the path for allied agreement. The note, drafted quickly, was studied by Acting Secretary Polk before transmission to London for presentation to the Premiers.
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Soviet Reported Ready for Peace
Hague report on February 18 states Communist member Wynkoop told Parliament that at a recent Amsterdam conference Bolsheviks resolved to seek peace with all bordering powers on almost any terms. He opposed Holland joining the League amid fears of future wars and a growing American navy.
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Peace Council Debates Terms For Bolsheviks
London dispatch reports Allied peace talks aim to reconcile British French and Italian views toward Soviet Russia to open peace negotiations. British envoy O Grady returns to London with possible new instructions as Paris talks resume after February discussions. UK PM Lloyd George tells Commons no new aid to anti Soviet forces while honoring Denikine obligations and notes Poland must decide peace or war with Soviet Russia.
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Moral Pedigrees Await Husbands Moral Credit Bureau Proposed in Glen Campbell
Glen Campbell residents report a secret club of sixty six leading women forming a moral pedigree system for husbands. The group plans a confidential “moral credit bureau” to rate men and share reports with wives seeking guidance. Members claim the project aims to clean up local morals and curb divorce by exposing spouses’ conduct.
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New Mexico House Ratifies Woman Suffrage Amendment
The New Mexico House ratified the federal woman suffrage amendment today by 36 to 10, after the Senate approved it yesterday 17 to 5. Governor C A Larrazolo is expected to sign the resolution on Saturday, making New Mexico the thirty second state to ratify.
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Newton Asks Evidence on Swann Aids
Governor Smith designated Attorney General Charles D. Newton as special counsel to aid the extraordinary grand jury in its probe of misconduct in office by District Attorney Swann's staff. Newton will attend in person or designate a deputy to appear before Judge Almirall's panel, with authority to prosecute indictments arising from the case. Swann is informed of the designation. Newton plans to study testimony and decide scope of inquiry by Tuesday.
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Commons Press Turkish Peace Terms Voice in Commons
London reports show Parliament heated over Turkish peace terms including retained Constantinople. Lloyd George says debate possible March 1 after government commits to no new moves. Paris notes Millerand outlines Council discussions on Syria Cilicia and Constantinople status amid Adriatic tensions.
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Ex Kaiser May Go to Curacao
Paris reports that suggestions to send former Emperor William to Curacao off Venezuela gain favor in The Hague. Some oppose transporting him to the Dutch East Indies, amid evident Dutch capital embarrassment after the latest Allied note, per Matin.
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Telephone Company Grants Operators a Wage Hearing
Dissatisfaction among about 12 000 operators of the New York Telephone Company over the wage scale will be addressed in a conference between management and employee representatives. The plan follows recent protests by groups at several central offices including Cortlandt and Madison Square exchanges. Company officials say a graduated scale based on length and type of service may see percentage-based raises, with no service interruptions expected during the discussions.
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Labor Calls For Defeat Of Rail Bill
Organized railroad workers and general union labor urged Congress to defeat the redrafted railroad reorganization bill. The AFL leaders and President Gompers warned the measure undermines workers rights and would subjugate labor to capital. Protests included letters to President Wilson and Hines.
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Irish Volcano dormant or extinct? 4 vital questions
An enigmatic note poses four essential questions about an Irish volcano, exploring its current state whether dormant or extinct, and detailing key uncertainties. The piece highlights science, history, and regional geology, inviting further research and discussion among experts and readers.
Root Assails Wilson Rule Autocracy by Consent at Republican Convention
Elihu Root's speech before the Republican State Convention denounces autocracy by consent and calls for restoring a republican form of government. He warns against permanent power concentrations, urges strict treaty integrity, condemns Bolshevik influence, criticizes government spending, and supports limiting strikes where they threaten community self preservation.
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Miller Slated for Chairman of Big Four at Convention
Elihu Root unable to attend Chicago meeting sends note. Former Justice Nathan L. Miller named to replace him as chairman designate. Delegates include Nathan L. Miller Colonel William Boyce Thompson Senator James Wadsworth and Senator William M. Calder. The assembly anticipates platform adoption and delegate selection with Miller’s nomination potentially affecting the gubernatorial race.
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Germany to Increase Court For Trial Of War Criminals
Berlin reports state the Supreme Court at Leipszig is inadequate for trying Allied-designated war criminals. The court must be expanded temporarily, with more investigating judges to handle vast evidence. Noncombatant appointees favored. evidence like letters and diaries will be rigorously checked. Verdicts and leaders such as von Hindenburg and Ludendorff may face difficulty. The Reich will relay evidence from inter Allied commissions to investigators. The note on trials reopening concerns the Fryatt case and Versailles revision signals.
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Ex Senator Root urges return to government by people
Former senator Elihu Root spoke at Carnegie Hall as temporary chairman of a Republican State Convention. He argued for restoring representative government, curbing presidential power, and limiting the right to strike when it threatens public safety. He criticized Wilson era excesses, praised Lodge reservations, and urged tax reform and a new tariff to protect American industry and debt repayment.
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Root Pleads for Rule by People Speech Text Published
Mr Root urges a government by the people in a speech stressing citizen duty during indifference and party steadiness amid excitement. He argues for vigilant leadership and civic responsibility as critical during wartime governance.
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