President Wilson Seen Safe With Rank and File Support
Special report from Washington notes growing belief that President Wilson will prevail for a League of Nations to secure global peace. Supporters argue the plan preserves national sovereignty and requires concessions from all powers to prevent a return to prewar chaos. Belgium and neutral states seek guaranteed security while allies expect careful constitutional adjustments.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
League of Nations
Germany
United States
League Plan
France
Belgium
Herole
Bam
Great Britain
Waly
Japan
Wiiot
Battle Deaths of the War and Allied Losses
United States Chief of Staff releases estimates showing seven million three hundred fifty four thousand battle deaths in the war, naming Russia Germany France the United States and others by nation. Demobilizations total officers and men, overseas arrivals and distribution of forces cited. Also a Rainbow Division awards table lists many Distinguished Service Cross recipients by division.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Russia
Germany
France
United States
Pan
Rance
Austria-Hungary
Great Britain
Italy
Turkey
Belgium
Serbia and Montenegro
Marci
America
Noted Golfer Mahler Found Dead in Northwest
Prominent grain and stock broker and noted golfer Fred J. Mahler was found dead at his St Paul home Friday evening. A bullet entered his mouth and penetrated his brain as his wife discovered the body. A note was said to have been found. Mahler was among the best known golfers in the northwest.
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United Press
St. Paul
Fred J. Mahler
Mahler
Northwest
January Wool Usage Falls in Washington
January wool consumption in Washington dropped 26,260 pounds from the same period last year, signaling a notable decline in demand. The report outlines the shift in trade activity and potential factors affecting shipments and retail sales.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Wisconsin Senator 8 Prepared To Taforoas
Washington reports say the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously favors the nomination of A Mitchell Palmer as attorney general. Absence of GOP opposition signals quick confirmation, while House actions on government wire control are not pressed before adjournment. La Follette threatens a filibuster to block the oil leasing bill and related appropriations, risking defeat of the Victory loan.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Judiciary Committee
Mitchell Palmer
Senate
House
Congress
Jose
Representative Pou
Ace Ton
United Press
Washington
la Follette
la Vollette
Campaign of 1920 Begins Across Parties
United Press reports the 1920 campaign under way as Republicans weigh nominating choices and Progressives debate the league of nations. Senators and party leaders plan meetings nationwide to align state and county committees and set groundwork for the 1920 fight.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Kenson
Mogres
League of Nations
Washington
The
League
Jhiws
Kullosaphins
Democratic Organization
National Committee
Blins
Senators clash as La Follette and Robinson spark tense floor incident
An intense Senate scene erupts when La Follette accuses Senator Robinson of interrupting and insults fly. Latollette refuses to yield, Shafroth questions decorum, and an angered Robinson sits across the aisle, signaling a near personal confrontation over the interrupted speech.
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Senate
Shafroth
Celorado
la Follette
Lat Vollette
Follette
Robinson
LaPollette
la Collette
Latolette
Penrose
jHobipson
Settlement Talks Press Sailors Strike Calm
In New York a conference between employers counsel and union leaders was set to determine if a compromise on wage increases can avert a large strike. The wage award remains at an eight hour day with no raise, while unions pledge to keep essential harbor work running.
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United Press
New York
Paul Bonynge
W. GE. Mier
War Labor Board
West Alabama school bond and Chicago firm bond approved
The city council accepted a bond from Scherzer Rolling Lifts Pride Co of Chicago for 20 000 as city consulting engineer for the new Oregon-Jackmon bridge project. A separate report discussed a municipal fire business amid a construction bill from Larasa Construction Co for 172 contracts.
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West Aiboma
Commission Council
Scherzer Rolling Lifts Pride Company
Chicago
Courcileran Povath
Bill Fine Larasa Constraction Company
Fovef
PIAS
Vernon
Contagion Cases Reported In Fragmented Text
Scattered OCR reads show incomplete notes about contagion events and medical details. The garbled text names no clear persons or institutions and lacks coherent dates or outcomes.
Democrats to Name Cummings Chairman Next Meeting
This photograph shows S. Cummings acting chair man of the Democratic national committee. He will be made chairman at the committee’s next meeting on February 26, according to reports.
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S. Cummings
Democratic National Communities
NOTHING ABOUT THIRD TERM
White House officials say President Wilson did not discuss a third term or Wittongmin as a candidate during a luncheon with Democratic committee men. He reportedly favored returning to private life after his term and expressed a national rather than partisan view on the league of nations.
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Associated Prone
Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
Wittongmin
Rueda
League
Uruguay Begins Commission Government
A new commission government forms in Uruguay as nine ministers join the cabinet under a president chosen by direct vote. The system, balanced by both houses of Congress, aims to stabilize the republic and appease major political parties.
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Alexis Carrel
Rockefeller Foundation
Montcier
New Yor
Associated Press
Montevideo
Prucums
Raliaser Bron
Uruguay
Republic
Commisonete
Cangrees
Ent
Pwnal
Commission
Jon Containe
Perny
Out for Nomination in Local Primary March 18
Nominating papers for the local first ward and other districts are circulating for the March 18 primary. Ed ward Mevwas and Bo Fda are listed candidates, with offices including precincts and related roles noted in the clerk’s notice.
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Ad&ional
Cay
Tee
Firat Ward
Edward F. Mevwas
Wllich
Evans Cmnmictaner
Bac
Ant Ward
Bo Fda
Peres
Knox Urges International Coalition Plan Against League
Senator Knox former secretary of state voices in favor of a new international coalition to replace the League of Nations. He argues a world court should decide disputes and that the U S must retain Monroe Doctrine policies while joining an all nations organization to enforce peace and prevent aggression.
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Washington
Knox
Mivivenit
League of Nations
Sento Kaov
Bentsen Lnther
United States
World Asian International Criminal
Ameri
Ui Monroe
Franeme Canal
Senor Knox
Peer Stith
Lingus of Nations
Heague
Utua
President Signs Fifteen Bills and One Joint Resolution
President Wilson signs fifteen congressional measures and a joint resolution in Washington with key acts including post office funding and allowances for reenlistment, uniforms, and dependents. Senators Knox and others criticize the League of Nations proposal as a potential two-league world order and call for restraint.
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United Presty
Wiehington
2D. C
Wilson
Post Office
Hauanee Adi
San Diego
Cal
Capitin Grand Indian Reservation
Bloody hand print clues in murder case at country home
A bloody hand print and smeared whiskey bottle clues tie three burglars to the murder of Mrs. Julia Wilkins at her country home on Thursday night. Police pursue the trio as investigators examine the scene for evidence and motive.
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United Press
Ong Hench
X. V
Mother and Daughter Active in Red Cross War Hospitals
Mrs Henry R Rea wife of a war industries aid member and her daughter Anne Lea have worked in Red Cross efforts since the war began. They serve in Washington and Pittsburgh with Mrs Rea as field director of the American Red Rose at Walter Reed Hospital and Anne Lea as the official shopper for the wounded. The Rea family previously operated a Red Cross house in the form of a red cross bus on Ditabory Street.
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Henry R. Rea
War Industices Aid
Anne Lea
J Red
Amendments for Worlds Constitution Grow Worldwide Debate
Paris dispatch reports a rising movement to add amendments to the league of nations charter. France and Japan push for stronger protections of their interests with Japan unlikely to press immigration, while France advocates an international army to bolster league authority. Le Journal proposes a war pensions plan funded by the league, detailing allocations by country and mobilization figures. The overall plan calls for a $520 million annual disbursement with allocations by nation.
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Tewell Mellett
United Press of
Paris
United States
Wilson
League of Nations
France
Japan
League
America
Europe
Ence
Poland
Czecho-Slovan
Kla
France Willield
le Journal
Great Britain
Italy
Weather predictions for the coming week noted
The report outlines weekly forecasts across regions with attention to rising temperatures and periods of lower than normal readings. Forecasters expect cooler starts, gradual warming, and variable conditions through the week, with notable mentions of upper Mississippi and surrounding areas.
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