Senate Filibuster Kills Large Bills Before Adjournment
In Washington the Senate adjourned at noon amid a Republican filibuster that killed a raft of major measures. Key failures include a $750,000,000 railroad appropriation and other defense and domestic bills, while the victory loan and a wheat price guarantee passed. President Wilson signaled no immediate call for a special session as Congress closed its war-era session.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
Railway Administration
Sorce Administration
Wilson
Capitol
Army
Navy
Sherman
Round Robin of Senator Lodge and Wilson’s Ships Vote
United Press reports a parallel to the 1917 round robin when seventy seven senators signed a protest showing broad GOP and Democratic support for President Wilson’s armed merchant ship resolution, though the effort was blocked by a filibuster.
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United Press
Washington, DD
C—Se
Lodge
Wilson
Congress
Wibusterel
Uwelue
Sweeney Testifies Cook Attacked Bradway in Cafe Struggle
Elmer D. Sweeney of Detroit testified he witnessed Norman Cook attack William E. Bradway, leading to Bradway's stab death. The trial in Judge Kersten's court opened with Sweeney detailing the cafe quarrel and Bradway's attempt to talk things over. Norma Cook, Norman's 17 year old daughter, was expected to testify as prosecutors aim to connect her father to the killing.
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United Pres
Chicago
Jorman
Cook
EL Bradway
Bradway
Elmer D. Sweeney
Detroit
Mich
Kersten
Sweeney
James C. O'Brien
Norma Cook
Norman Cook
William E. Bradway
Oshkosh to Green Bay Deep Water Way Proposal
Statewide debate over a deep water canal linking Oshkosh and Green Bay gains legislative traction as senators urge Congress for a sl ip canal. Assembly tables protestant ministerial conference request and House OKs joint committee on teachers’ insurance. Senate backs Me Elroy loyalty statements inquiry. Both houses consider a $34,000 appropriation to establish open Wisconsin soldiers care HQ in New York.
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Senate
Deinhardt
Wisconsin
Duhkesh
Green Bay
Associated Press
Madian
Journal of the House
Protestant Ministerial Conference
Milwaukee
Robert McXutt MeElroy
University of Wisconsin
Assembly
Skegma
New York
Gophers Claim Title In Odd Upset Report
United Press reports Minnesota Gophers basketball claim a title amid confusion in the Miz Ten ceremony aims. The text notes Minnesota finishing with a perfect score while Chicago trails, highlighting Kamee and two winning plays as key moments in what appears to be a chaotic recap of events.
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United Press
Minneapoli
Minn
Gopher
Minnesota
Fofowers
Scheigemann May Resign Amid Coalition Talks
Chancellor Scheidemann considered resignation as Socialists press to rebuild a coalition government. Dispatches from Berlin report rapid political maneuvering to avert a peselblemnecree at the new fedege ten, with major and minority factions seeking stability.
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Preece Y Copenharen
Chancelor Scheidesmann
Matty Majoriy Socialista
Berlin
Iron molders strike in Duluth over wage and unit demands
Iron molders at the era and National Iron works in Duluth voted to strike today seeking an eighty cent minimum wage increase and an eight hour day. About 100 men walked out. One demand from the workers was the elimination of women core makers.
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Associated Press
Duluth
Minn
Irae
National Iron Works
British Army Size Bill Sparks Anti-Coalition Protests
A proposed act to create a British army of 2,508,069 men anticipated to trigger protests from anti-Coalition Liberals and the broader anti-military faction. The document, attributed to APz United and Lewlen-Intradsection, notes precise provision alignment with wartime mobilization.
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Apz
Dreret
Martial law lifted amid contested claims
Fragmentary OCR text reports lifting martial law with unclear timetable and disputed statements. Key names and places are absent or garbled, leaving uncertain details about authorities, dates, and affected regions.
Bolsheviki Push Offensive Near Archangel
Archangel February 3 reports say Bolsheviki press their offensive against Allied lines along the Dvina front. American and British troops evacuate Vevstevskaya as Bolshevik shelling and gun emplacement buildup intensify. Allies reply with vigorous counterfire as Bolsheviks seek to drive Americans from strasa and sever the column along the Dvina.
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Associated Press
Archangel
Archange
Vevsievakava
Vistayke
Maximovskaya Ane
Tarabevo
Maximovskaya
Vistayka
Vevstevskuya Yester
Tulgas
Dvina
Strasa
Vaga
Dring
Judge cites intoxication and immorality as top divorce causes
United Press report quotes Judge William Germil of the court of domestic relations. In six months he heard about 1,500 divorce and related cases. He says seventy five percent of marriages failed due to intoxication. Early marriages blamed for five percent. He urges changes to curb child marriages and crime in marriage mills. The judge notes many affidavits by minors were signed to enable marriages.
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United Presa
William IL Gemmll
Court of Domestic Relations
Germil
Bik Neice
Slaying in Detroit Sicilian Feud Claims Fourth Victim
An automobile worker was shot and killed early today in Detroit marking the feud’s fourth death in five years. A man fleeing the scene was wounded by a police officer before both suspects fled.
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United Fresco
Detroit
Mick
Falabine Calthustfilo
Hlls
Marshal Foch demands German merchant fleet
Dispatch from Weimar reports Marshal Foch demanding the immediate release of the German merchant fleet to tie up the question of food supply as the German national assembly remains in recess.
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Tts
Bresst
Copenhagen
Foch Hae
Weimar
Sietz
Vienna
Stttz
Basle
School Girls Present Gold Pen to Treaty Signer
A group of schoolgirls delivered a gold pen to Premier Clemenceau and urged him to sign the peace treaty. The gesture aimed to secure a promise for France’s participation in shaping the treaty terms.
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Lottle Gible
Premie Clemenceau
Recess Appointments Announced At White House
The White House announced recess appointments to fill vacancies after the Senate failed to confirm several nominees. George Warkiarten is named comptroller and John Skelton Walllame is appointed to a key position, with other vacancies to follow under the president’s temporary method.
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Tal
John Skelton Walllame
Comyptroller
Cunenpes
Hoyo
George Warkiarten
White House
Senate
President Wilson Issues Statement About Congress
President Wilson condemns a Senate group for blocking legislation and harming the railways while urging Congress to reconvene, asserting the public interest requires swift action. He plans to announce appointments in Hoboken and emphasizes duty to public business during a session.
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Wilson
Congress
Associated Press
Wieblington
BD. C
Senate
Hebhoken
Confinms Athena
War Department dates return of 42nd and 32nd divisions
The War Department announced the schedule for American divisions returning from France. Forty-second division to return in April, Thirty-third in May, Thirty-second in March, Eighty-eighth in March, Forty-fifth in March. The report lists service lengths: Forty-second sixteen months, Thirty-third nine months, Thirty-second thirteen months, Sixty-eighth seven months, Eighty-first seven months.
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War Department
Americas
France
Middle West
Tarnbow
Apel
Uhnois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Wilnois
Iowa
Minnepott
North
Dekourrrogp
Kishty-elgith
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jose de J. Paul dies
Associated Press reports that during parliament opening General Cabrera announced the death of Dr. Jose de J. Paul Venezuelan foreign minister under President Castro. He had resided in the country for some time and was involved in local business ventures.
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Associated Prexsemai Chis
General Caberra
Jose de J. Paul
Castro
Mexico backs payment of revolution damages
A banquet for American newspaper men featured Robert Pearse stating Luis Cabrera would accept the ministry of Huivenda next week to confirm Mexico will honor all debts and damages from the revolution. The government plans to create a federal oil reserve and will allocate funds to interest payments on foreign debts. No foreign loans are expected. government reserves could reach about 160 million to 320 million, with surplus used for interest payments and smoother relations with the United States.
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Robert Pearse
Luis Cabrera
Huvenida
Ly Create
Federal Oil
Chartangit
Peyton Abe
Fereten Debta
Sudee Hattaf Kame City PLC
United Ates
Feree
War hero Col Frederick M Wise returns with wife
Col Frederick M Wise, who led the Second Battalion Fifth Marines at Chateau-Thierry and reportedly said to hell with retreating, arrives in the United States with his wife. The battalion reportedly captured 500 Germans and many machine guns with heavy casualties between June 2 and June 5.
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Frederick M. Wise
Fifth Marines
Chateau-Thierry
Wise
Lattalion
Governors Confront Real Menace at War Conference
A wartime conference in Washington D C faced governors with harsh critiques. Baker of Oregon blasted silent, underground propaganda while Sproul of Pennsylvania denounced overbearing federal controls and rail service losses. Cox of Ohio urged sweeping freight-rate reductions to restart industry and curb delays.
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D. C
White House
Ely
Haker
Oregon
Baker
Sproul
Pennsylvania
Uus
Pennishandt
Prich
Cox
Ohio
Railrands
Rainbow Division Homecoming Aims For April Return
United Press reports Washington seeks to hasten the Forty second Rainbow division homeward to join the Victory loan campaign. The return date is set for April 28 with plans to move it forward by ten days. Treasury officials plan homecoming events and loan speakers nationwide to support the drive.
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Ity United Press
Washington
DD. C
La~ker
Rainbow
Joan Campaisgn
Mow Get
Gloss
Treasury
Minns
State of siege declared in Berlin amid unrest
Berlin dispatch reports the Prussian government has imposed a state of siege in Berlin and surrounding areas to shield the working class from famine and minority terror. War Minister Noske has assumed executive powers as crowds attack police stations and disrupt communications. A Berlin workers council votes to general strike led by Spartacists, while other parties oppose.
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Copenhingen
Berlin
Spandau
Sulucs
Noske
Herlin
Spartacaus
Workers Council of Berlin
Soctiligia
Spartacans
Eagle boats hailed as best submarine chasers
A fragmented report from Washington describes Senate committees examining Eagle-boat contracts. No evidence of wrongdoing by the Eagle company. queries aim to clarify Navy procurement and potential favoritism toward a competitor.
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Eagle Boats
Unitted Press
Shington
D. C
Senate
Freesuenthal
Deas
Oreadion
Waa
Badger Optometry Law Sustained by Court
A Milwaukee court upholds the Badger optometry statute in a landmark ruling. The decision affirms the legislature's authority over optometry scope and practice and reinforces regulatory standards for patient care.
Troops Cruiser Arrives Reported From Abroad
A fragmented dispatch notes a naval cruiser arrival and signals the presence of enlisted men and troops. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate a military movement reaching a port with ongoing troop movements and unit name mentions.
Labor Mission at Rome and War Measures
Fragmentary OCR notes reference labor mission in Rome, U.S. aid, and tensions over wartime measures. Mentions Spartacans, General Mrike, and questions in Congress. Indicates debates on trains, normal elevator of new business, and Senate actions against an unspecified league.
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Hun
Independent Socialist delegation dwindles in Weimar assembly
AP reports government circles fear the Independent Socialist group has vanished from the national assembly amid strikes and uprisings. Only two members attend as debates over permanent dissolution loom. Officials allege the dwindling bloc travels to sow disorder and profit from government funds.
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Associated Press
Herlin
National Assembly O
Weimar
Geonany
Fhey
National Assembly
Iin
Criticism of Brest rooted in court martial outcome
An Associated Press dispatch reports that criticism of the Brest embarkation camp in France arose from the court martial of Major Harden Wardeath, who was disciplined for mistreating an enlisted man. The War Department released the claim amid questions about the camp’s management and logistics.
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Associated Press
Pershing
War Department
France
Mmred Woirdeall
New York Evening Telessain
Alwul
Wardeath
United S
Harden
One Yank Is as God as Another in Warfare
The article surveys American combat divisions in World War I, praising the Second Division for leading ground gains and prisoners, while noting other divisions like the Rainbow and First Division also earned honor. It cites specific actions at Chateau-Thierry, Paris forts, and Meuse Argonne campaigns, highlighting valor and modesty among soldiers.
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Victor McNauht
Northwestern
Parks
National Army
Chateau-Thierry
Parris
Houresches
Vaux
Jelleau Wood
le Mae
Fronc Une
Privie Ledge
Marne
St. Mihiel Anlient
Argonne- Meuse
Sedan
Twenty-third Infantry
W. A. Burress
Richmond
Columbia
France
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Argonne-Menage
Tneir
Tio
Cantons
Somih Ae
Coronation
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Tcem
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