Peace treaty of Russia and Germany sparks mixed responses
Basle reports a Brest-Litovsk peace signed by Germany and Russia seen as fragile. Petrograd headlines declare it a scrap of paper and fear a holy war. Officials warn of continued fighting, potential German occupation of Petrograd, and shifting alliances as consuls move to safety.
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Joseph Shaplen
Goprilentes
United Press
Petrograd
Germany
Brest-Litovsk
Moscow
Kieff
Kleit la
Russia
Petrograds
Tenat
M. Krivoshein
Kerensky
Caucasus
Turkey
White Guards
Srest-Litovsk
Kalegayeff
United Press Today
Junkers
Finland
T Am
Itk
Ukraine
Peace Loving Russians to Give Kaiser Much Worry
A United Press despatch from New York analyzes Brest Litovsk as a strategic move by Russian revolutionaries. It argues the treaty holds limited permanence, predicts German occupation risks, and urges Western democracies to support the Slavs to prevent a broader collapse of democracy in the east. The piece links Russian civil war to resistance against czarist remnants and German rule.
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Mason
United Press
New York
Brest
Litovsk
Germany
Romanos
Gernany
West Russia
Kenesforth
exOrar Nicholas
Prest-Litovsk
Caar
Russia
Duluth Board of Trade Urges Wheat Bonus
Julius Barnes of the Duluth board of trade urges a cash bonus to farmers who raise larger wheat crops this year than last. He argues the plan would stimulate production more effectively than higher prices and would not encourage hoarding.
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Duluth Board of Trade
United Press
St. Paul
Minn
Julius Barnes
Becaus
Major General March Takes Acting Chief Post
Washington March 4 Major General March formally assumed duties as acting chief of the general staff relieving Major General Biddle who had directed staff affairs since General Bliss the chief of staff was assigned to the supreme war council in Europe
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Phat’ Oficlal
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
March Today
Biddle
Bliss
Supreme War Council
Europe
Aluminum Price Fixed by U S Plants in Washington
Washington March 4 a maximum base price of 32 cents per pound is set for aluminum ingots at American plants graded 98 to 99 percent. The revision applies to batches of fifty tons or more.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Alumninum
German Papers Oppose Japanese Intervention Pretext
Paris dispatch reports the Retnische Westfalische Zeitung charges Japanese intervention in the far east as a pretext for "Japanization of Siberia." The paper’s notes were received today and reflect alarm over Allied and regional responses.
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United Press
Paris
Retnische Westfalische Zaitung
Far Coat
Texas House Ratifies Federal Prohibition Amendment
The Texas senate approved the house resolution ratifying the federal prohibition amendment by a 15 to 7 vote. The brief item notes a political action in Austin on March 4 and includes a stray, unclear aside about a toothache and a proverb, offering no further context.
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United Press
Austin
Texas
Texas House
State Senate
LATEST OUTLOOK FOR REPUBLICANS IN WISCONSIN
Special to The Northwestern Milwaukee Wis March 4 Representative Irvine Lenroot leaves tonight for Wisconsin to arrange his senatorial campaign He may announce after conferring with friends Frank M Hoyt opened the Republican conference urging unity behind a single loyal candidate Hoyt as temporary chairman notes McGovern supporters may not attend The convention is seen as likely to endorse Lenroot or no one The session faces a long organizing process and strong anti La Follette sentiment amid German propaganda fears and war measures.
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Charles WeCarthy
Northwestern
Washington, D. C
Irvine Lenroot
Wisconsin
United Press
Milwaukee
McGovern
Arvine L. Learvot
Tennect
McLemore
Congress
Frank M. Hoyt
United States
Republican Party
Wis
Irvine L. Lenroot
Willet M. Spooner
Lenroot
Hoyt
Associated Press
Francis R. McGovern
James Thompson
la Crosse
la Follette
Seontor
Germany
Senate
Lincoln Era Loyalty Call Shapes 1864 Senate Vote
In a wartime speech Mr Hoyt urged party members to honor Lincoln’s legacy by supporting a senator to Washington who would back the government’s war effort. He emphasized loyal patriotism and commitment to the nation, recalling 1861 unity.
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Hoyt
Lincoln
Washington
Formidable Duel in Air Over West Front
British aviators have defeated German forces in the west front fighting. Official figures show January bombings: British 7,453 bombs in enemy territory and 6,900 from sunrise to sunset. Germans 221 daytime bombs. Australian troops reportedly penetrated German trenches near Warneton, killing at least fifty and taking seven prisoners. Paris reports German raids checked along the Meuse and Wezere regions, with intense artillery exchanges on the Rhone Rhine canal sector. Berlin notes Russian operations halted. Belgians captured on the Yser. Austro Hungarian forces advance in Podolia, seizing hundreds of Russian guns and materiel.
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Associated Press
London
War Office
France
Jerusalem
Palestine
Nabulus Road
Swar Office
Warneton
Paris
Chemin Des Dames
Malincourt
Meuse
Weoevre
Domevre
Badonviler
Alsacy
Rhone-Rhine Canal
Berlin
Russia
Ilnes
Yser
Duke of Albrecht
Will Walk to Madison. Pieper Lacks Fare Funds
Carl Pieper of Menomonie says he will walk to Madison after being told the assembly is under call for the Ta Follette family and that he has no funds to pay his fare. He told the sergeant he would start walking rather than be brought in.
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Carl Pieper
Menomonie
United Presa
Madison
Win
Menomenis
Pieper
Pleperwan
Aviator dies in flying camp tragedy at Fort Worth
Fort Worth Texas reports a fatal aviation accident leaving one dead and three (likely fatally) injured. Names listed include Lieut Frank Flynn and Cade Bo A Carrell. all were members of the royal flying corps amid a military aviation event.
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Forth Worth
United Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Gnamain
Lieut
Frank Flyn
Cade Bo A. Carrell
Royal Flying Corps
Boone Tire Company Faces Involuntary Bankruptcy
Involuntary bankruptcy proceedings were filed in federal court here today against the Boone Tire company, headquartered at Sycamore, Illinois. The firm operates plants at Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, and Waco, Texas, according to Unitea Press.
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Unitea@ Press
Chicago
Boone Tire Company
Sycamore
Chippewa Falls
Win
Waco
Texan
Thomas M. Hunter Dies After Long Stage Career
Worcester, Mage, March 4. Thomas Marvin O'Hunter, dean of the American stage, died today in Worcester from infirmities of old age. For fifty five years he performed before the public with many eminent actors.
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Associated Pros
Worcester
Mage
Thomas Marvin O'Hunter
Meyer improves at home after illness in Boston
George von L. Meyer former secretary of the Navy and postmaster general had been seriously ill at his home in Boston for weeks. His physician announced he was much better today signaling a recovery.
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Ay United Press
Soston
Mans
George von L. Meyer
Man on Trial in Minnesota Banker's Murder Case
Roland Menrionnet testifies in his own defense in a first degree murder case tied to Oscar Nelson a bank cashier. He recalls returning from a sanitarium meeting Nelson after leaving a candy store and accompanying him to a recruiting office where Nelson allegedly pushed him and he claims to have little memory afterward until confinement.
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Minnesota
Preas
Remidji
Minn
Roland Menrionnet
Oscar Nelson
Menrionnet
Ida
Nelson
Supreme Court rules grain call not restraint of trade
The U S Supreme Court held the 1906 grain call rule of the Chicago Board of Trade not to restrain trade under antitrust law. Federal injunctions delaying the rule were set aside, and officials say the rule fostered competition and prevented monopoly. The decision also touches on resale price controls and liquor liability, with several related matters noted in brief.
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Washington, D. C
Chicagqo Board of Trade
Supreme Court
Landis
Tiwan
Heer
Cincinnati
Flist
Ohio
Sacer Letary Lane
Tte
Minnesota
Arkansas
War Procecellinrs
Tenniesies
Agree On Railway Bill Compromise Reached For War Period
Washington March 4 agreement on compensation for railroads during government control was reached by House and Senate conferees. The plan, based on three years of income ending mid June, aligns with Senate provisions and excludes payments for recent improvements, reducing annual compensation by about 6.5 million dollars. The deal also extends to all class lines, awaiting final approval by leaders with two major unsettled points: rate making and government cancellation period.
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House
Senate
Aesociated
Washington, D.C
Urgent Deficiency Bill Reported to the House
The United Press reports in Washington that a nationwide deficiency package totaling over 1.1 billion dollars was sent to the House. Increases include 73.1 million by the Senate committee, with war department and navy boosts, plus funds for water and sewerage at camps and installations. Additional items cover army hospital construction, armament manufacturing, navy hospital construction, gun factory work, and yard and dock improvements.
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House
iBy United Press
Washington
Senate
War Department
Navy
Mack
Packers Use Heavy Publicity to Influence FTC Probe
Chicago March 4. Federal inquiry into meat prices reveals packers spend hundreds of thousands on publicity to sway public opinion against the probe. Heney cites letters from Swift Morris Wilton and others proposing a $1.7 million yearly campaign, with individual firms allocating tens of thousands monthly.
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Chicago
Rackera
Francia
Heney
Federal Trade Commission
Wille
Commission
L. PB
Swift
Packer
teeArmon
Swift, Morris
Wilton
Cudahy
Congressional
Milton
A. D. White
Louis JF. Swift
White
Armour
Wilson
God Still Aiding the German in His Kultur
A United Press dispatch from Amsterdam reports the Kaiser thanking Hertling for the German army actions in Russia. He credits God with aid to German blood and Kultur and praises his people and leaders for the peace and cooperation achieved.
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Kaiser
United Press
Amsterdam
Russia
Hertling
Assembly Debates La Follette Loyalty Resolution Fight
Madison march 4 followers of robert la follette move to bring him into the loyalty dispute as the assembly set to vote on postponing matters until monday. Hart oshkosh will seek cross examination and appearance in person while anti la follette forces vow to press the measure to defeat.
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Madison
Wis
Robert M. la Follette
Assembly
Hart
Oshkosh
la Follette
Anda Fallette
Ge Fallette
Wilcox
la Fallette
la Vollette
Superior Court
Democrat
Tower House
Wisconsin
Tme
Twenety
Senate
House
Fentlemen
Adsance
Mahon
Illnens
Ty.sted
Women union leaders probe packing house labor row
Three women union leader representatives investigated packing houses this afternoon for wage dispute arbitration with Samuel Alschuler. Dracke case resumes against eight hour day and wage increases as stock yard attorneys debate labor practices. Superintendent Peogee of Awitt & Co denied wholesale replacements of white with Black labor.
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Leaber
Cxport
Samuel Alschuler
Hermington
Supt
CL. Peogee
Awitt & Co
Licenses for Aviators Move to Protect Military Property
Washington March 4 11 proclamation makes licensing of all aviators compulsory to safeguard army and navy operations and country property. President Wilson notes air craft threaten armed forces and military zones define enforcement. Unlicensed flights deemed hostile and subject to treatment as dars. Proclamation takes effect in thirty days.
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United Arena
Washington, D.C
Pmmushph
Ahnll
Faye Henen
Roosevelt Expected to Leave Hospital After Ear Operation
Colonel Roosevelt to depart hospital late today after ear operation. Ailments include persistent deafness in one ear and spells of dizziness. Doctors report the procedure permanent though recovery may be gradual and may affect balance.
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Roosevelt
United Press
York
Roosevall
Madden
Teacher shortage looms as schools struggle to staff
In Atlantic City on March 4 Associated Press reports that over 100,000 teachers are needed nationwide for schools. The shortage follows a conference on salaries and staffing for teachers, with many educators bearing increased pupil loads and duties amid the ongoing need for qualified instructors.
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Atlantle City
Brater
Aerardini
Ku- Mea Linn Ausorts
Shionton Man is shot in Milwaukee room crucial injury
A man from Shi nedon died after a shotgun discharge in his Milwaukee room during a personal crisis. The incident occurred after a visit with friends Leonart Jarchow and twenty others. Police classify the death as self-inflicted or accidental, with a four week old baby left behind.
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Shionton
Milwaukee
United Preas
Wic
Leonart Jarchow
Shinedon
Youn
Ble
Hihy
Noted dry leader dies amid prohibition era notes
A fragmented obituary recalls a prominent anti alcohol leader tied to Catholic circles and prohibition enforcement. The text mentions St Peter location, Albert Len as a pallies chief, and a discussion of sympathy and money given the era.
Much colder weather forecast for region details
North portion to see freezing temperatures with possible wind and snow. Southeast portion expected colder by late tonight into Tuesday with clear to partly cloudy skies and lower wind chill. Forecast mentions temperature drops and potential precipitation though wording is uncertain.
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