Germany Worse Off Than Indication by Cervan Report
Associated Press and United Press report a volatile German crisis with reparation talks, socialist socialization of industries, and Spartacan street battles in Berlin. Dispatches note Hindenburg offering aid, Moscow-backed Bolsheviks influencing East Prussia, and mass troop concerns as armistice terms shift.
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Cervan
Frank J. Taylor
United Press
Berlin
Weimar
Associated Press
Zurich
von Hindenburg
East Prussia
Competition By America in Europe and South America
The commission investigating the mining situation foresees serious competition in witnesses and coal markets overseas. Unis testimony may be used to argue against miners demands. Labor turned to the House of Commons as William Adamson planned to tackle conscription while War Minister Churchill moves the army bill. The Labour executive submitted resolutions urging adherence to League of Nations principles.
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London
America
Europe
South America
Unis
Mining Commission
Joint Industrial Congress
House of Commons
William Adamson
House
Churchill
Laborites
Labor Party
League of Nations
Polish Attitude in German Assembly Sparks Debate
In Weimar, May discussions on the Polish question saw Matthias Erzberger condemn the old German government for Poles’ treatment. He argued the present regime should aid Germans in German Poland and urged fairer conduct earlier, noting that German troops’ failures in Posen damaged prestige and left many soldiers poorly armed.
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Asaun
Weimar
Mathlax Erzberger
Germany
Herr Erzberger
Posen
Return of the Rainbow Division Not Advanced
Secretary of War Baker told Secretary Glass it is impossible to move forward the Rainbow division homecoming. Changing schedules would disrupt the troop withdrawal plan and hinder participation in the Victory loan campaign.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Baker
Lutheran Laymen Campaign for 32 Million Fund
The Lutheran Laymen's League held a county meeting to adopt a plan to raise funds for a 32,090,000 superannuation fund. A ten percent tax on Liberty loan allotments was unanimously approved. The campaign runs March 2 to April 17, aiming to raise 1,600 in the community.
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Nericog
Lutheran Laymen’s League
Miecourlaynal
Minor Powers Demand Equal Representation Rejected
Paris the supreme council ruled unanimously to deny minor powers requests for equal representation on upcoming financial and economic commissions. Brazil led the south American bloc in seeking parity with great powers, while Greece and Serbia urged the opposite. Cambon announced the decision after informal talks, with Belgium backing Armenia? Aracis supported? The council asked powers to name five representatives today as great powers retain ten seats.
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Supreme Council
Jules Camben
South America
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Cambon
Aracii
Belgium
Greece
Serbia
Numoer
Berger and Arnold Held for Espionage Trial
Congressman elect Victor L Berger and State Senator Louis A Arnold of Milwaukee were arraigned in Eau Claire on espionage charges. Pleas entered. trial to begin March 16. Bonds set at 725000 each. Indictments stem from false reports to hurt military and naval forces tied to Berger's senatorial platform. Berger and Arnold to be tried together. maximum five years or 45000 fine or both.
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Victor L. Berger
Louis A. Arnold
Milwaukee
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Eau Claire
Kotinaki
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Arnold
H. R. Kleist
la Crosse
Chicago
United States Senate
Armmold
State Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
United States
A. C. Wolfe
Henry F. Cochems
Seymour Stedman
Bernard R. Gogging
Grand Rapids
Wolffe
Herker
Serger
United States Marshal's Office
Majer Sckel
Apartment House Fire Drives Families Out
An early morning fire of undetermined origin destroyed the Wellington apartment house, forcing about sixty families to flee their homes. Several residents were carried down ladders from the third floor, with some cut by falling stones but none seriously injured. The total loss is estimated at 95,085.
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Twenty-third Regular Infantry Regiment
Fraudulent Mining Stock Warrants Charged In Arizona Case
Fraudulent mining stock transactions over 0.564 are charged in warrants for the arrest of Richard McLelland, president of the Arizona St Louis Mining and Smeart Ins company, and Charles B. Rebr, Scotty Treasurer. They were apprehended late yesterday in Tucson, Arizona.
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Charles B. Rebr
Scotty
Tuscon
Ariz
Secretary Glass Studies Plans for Victory Loan
Secretary Glass weighs bond issue or long term notes for the Victory Loan campaign of 1919. Officials plan a late April launch with flexible dates, installment offers, and broad public tours. Frank J. Wilson coordinates publicity with bonds or notes handled through war loan channels.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
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War Loan Onganizations
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Fiveston
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Abandoned Mines and Missing McLetkind Reported
Police say Jong's mines and company property were abandoned and water polluted. Authorities identify McLetkind with a wife and five children in San Francisco. A man named McLetkind was seen in East St. Louis with a caravet entertainer. Numerous Missouri and Southern Kansas businessmen are named among alleged victims.
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San Francisco
Calif
McLetkind
East St. Louis
Missouri
Qands
Every Woman's Duty Is to Work for Suffrage
Miss Lucy Burns of the National Woman's party urged that every patriotic woman must support suffrage and criticized President Wilson for his stance after the amendment failed in the senate. The meeting drew a suffrage delegation, with speakers Sue White and Lian Ascough, and resolutions urged Wilson to convene a special congressional session to pass the amendment.
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Senate
Lucy Burns
Washington, D. C
National Woman's Party
West
Sue White
Nashville
Tent
Transports Sailed From Brest With Yanks to New York
Five U S transports headed to New York sailed from Brest Marveilles and Bordeaux carrying 110 officers and 3,267 men. Francesca Itntla Hole Jandla Akamemnon and Awan Maru conveyed casualty and relief units from Michigan Wisconsin Iowa and other states. The Hellandia carried the mind Neld battalion s visual corps.
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Washington, D. C
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Marveilles
Bordeaux
New York
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Itntla
Hole Jandla
Akamemnon
South Dakota
Ninola
Michigan
Ttalla
Wisconsin
Towa
Hellandia
Mind Neld
12Nd Engineers
England to Dispose of Munitions Surplus Worldwide
Parliament heard Frederick George Kell imway, parliamentary secretary for the ministry of munitions, reveal vast wartime disposals. He cited 33,000 outstanding contracts with 225 million pounds liability, and ministry expenditures of 1.839 billion pounds. Large surplus stocks span three continents, including tanks and glue, with 482 national factories at 60.9 million pounds.
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Associated Press
Frederick George Kellimway
Ministry of Munitions
House of Commons
Actress Hit By Woman Bailiff Charged In Court
United Free reports Adele Hitchie an actress faced assault and battery accusations by Miss Anna M. O'Donnell the only woman bailiff in Chicago alleging she was hit scratched and shoved after attempting to enforce a $59 judgment on Mine Ritchie at a theater hearing Miss Ritchie had been free on bond prior to the hearing and the bailiff was charged in police court
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Chleague
Adele Hitchie
Anna M. O'Donnell
Chicasas
Mise O'Donnell
Ritchie
Guy
Strikers Say Terms Offer May End Long Ferry Tie Up
United Press reports about York harbor boatmen, 40 percent of strikers, likely to accept terms offered by the railroad administration. The proposed deal seeks an eight hour day and wage increases, aligning with boatmen demands. Government ferries and tugs may resume normal operations this afternoon.
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United Press
York
Toore
Rovernment
Tte
Assembly debates rage as income tax and reforms are debated
Confused session features heated exchanges over income tax investigations, anti German rhetoric, and measures on personal property offset, mobile insurance, and jury verdict voting age. Senators propose bills to require sworn net worth statements, rent army barracks to students, and loosen control of telephone systems amid partisan clashes.
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Milwaukee
Koxppe
Lemourata
Ennelly
Dennelly
Knappe
Edwards
Dnnelly
B. Hanson
Hanson
C. E. Hanson GH
Fons
As. Security Compan
Klelat
Army’ Training Corps
Camp Mandal
Jennings
Assembly
Hawman
Ford outlines plan for new low cost automobile plant
Associated Brean reports Henry Ford’s plan to build a cheaper auto at strategically placed factories for raw material use and distribution. The early plant would likely be in Detroit or a central water powered site with future plants planned across key regions. The Ford family faces court orders requiring disclosure of dividends and cash receipts from Ford Motor Company.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Henry Ford
Ford
Tretroit
States
Russia Failed in War Due to Lack of Allied Support
Raymond Robins, former head of the American Red Cross mission to Russia, testified before the Senate committee. He argued Allied efforts to induce cooperation failed, Lenin delayed ratification, and Bolshevik control grew as economic paralysis spread after the 1917 revolution. He cited propaganda, German influence, and funding missteps as factors in Russia’s misfortune.
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Puesia
Trotzky
Bonar Law on Bolshevism Speech in Commons Addresses War Debt and Peace
Bonar Law told the House of Commons that few understand Bolshevism and that Allies should act in Russia without dispatching forces. He stressed Britain’s aim to reclaim indemnities, feared German threats, and urged swift peace to revive Allied trade and industry.
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Boner Law
Great Britain
Bona Law
Germany
Jolnhovhen
Russian Leader Trotzky Faces Embedded World War II Policy
A partial transcript recounts Josef Trotzky's discussions with witnesses on embargoing raw materials to Germany and aiding Bolshevik aims. General Joudvon of the American embassy reportedly favored coercive measures but was recalled after seeking direct dialogue with Trotzky.
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Olaky
Frankie
Amerea
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Russia
Holsheviec
Junkers
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Trotzky
Anti Semitic Movement Reported in Bulgaria
Associated Press dispatch from Saloniki reports a Jewish El Liberal note on February 15 bomb threats at Sofia central synagogue, intended to explode during services. Bulgrarian forces accused of provoking unrest as peasants clash with troops in western Thrace and Strumplza amid requisition tensions.
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Sulouiki
Thrace
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Mold
Minister Berry on Trial as Insanity Plea Discussed
Rev. Francois C. Berry aged around sixty faced trial on charges of criminal assault against a young girl. Prosecutors sought the death penalty under Texas law for crimes against women. Co-defendant Father Gerry, longtime chaplain, was indicted on allied charges including attempted assault and contributing to delinquency of minors. Insanity was expected to be the defense plea.
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Uculted Press
Vatlas
Tes
Tani
Aplain
Francois C. Berry
Prosmcutera
Barrys
Gerry
Hbene
General Index Highlighting Wilson Speech and War Economies
A fragmented index notes President Wilson and the League of Nations stance, evolving wage levels, and the impact on food prices and profiteering. It references British commentary on Wilson in New York, a prewar asks about wage stability, and reports on German government moves amid strikes.
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Wileoo
League of Nations
London
Wilson
New York
Pats Occarset
Battle Echoes From Argonne Meuse Front
Special to The Northwestern recounts Red Cross doctors and a veteran observer describing the Argonne Meuse offensive. A doctor compares battle to underground rail and subway blasts, while a captain recalls a young soldier asking for the dressing station. It notes American bravery, modesty, and the drive to help as the push toward Verdun unfolds.
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Argonne-Meuse
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