Japan and United States spar over League at peace confab
Washington dispatch notes secrecy shading tense clash between Japan and the United States as they steer proposals in the aftermath of World War I. Australia watches Japan’s silence on race equality and Monroe doctrine safeguards. Delegates warn Germany faces economic and possible military pressure if Versailles talks fail.
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United Press
Washington
BEC
United States
Japan
Wilson
Australia
Orient
Willam Philip Simma
United Press Blatt
Paria
Germany
League of Nations
Europe
Versailles
Rhine
Black Seat
Poland
Calleta
Czxecho-Slovakia
Roumania
Austrian
Gulearia
Turkey
Russia
Alles
Speed Up the Clock Tonight
Washington readers are told daylight saving will add an extra hour of daylight for about 210 days, aiding home gardens and economy. The note jokes about golfers and milkmen, with estimates of 10 million people benefiting and a playful warning about late nights and front steps.
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United Press
Washington
DD. C
Pablo
G. P
Congress
National War Garden Commission
Commission
National Guardsmen Relieved as War Dept Plans Rotations
The War Department announced plans to release National Guardsmen and voluntary enlistees from occupation duties. The moves aim to replace long serving regulars and to allow guardsmen eager to return home to depart soon. Regular officers desiring to stay may be segregated into regular army divisions.
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Associated Press
Coblenz
War Department
Hts
United States Volunteers
Army
Third Army
Department
Army of Occupation
Unis
National Guard
United States
Roumanian Troops Defeat Bolshevik Forces on Dniester
United Press reports Romanian troops crushed Bolshevik forces along the left bank of the Dniester near Jivilaska in Bessarabia. Romanian forces reached near Tiraspol and linked with French units, asserting control over much of southern Bessarabia amid regional upheaval.
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United Press
Berne
Dniester
Javilaska
Bessarabia
Bucharest
Tiraspol
Odensa
Besarabia
Pruth
Beksarabia
Cs Eelk
Zurich
Odessa
Moscow
Four Die In Chicago Auto Crashes In Two Days
Four people died in automobile accidents in Chicago, including Dr. Frank Melian and his brother Will McGuinn buried beneath their wrecked car after it left a ditch. Mrs. Phyllis Schwartz, age forty, and another woman were struck. Mrs. Schwartz was killed. A six year old, Samuel Gordon, was also killed by an autonomous truck.
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United Press
Chicago
Hil
Frank Melian
Will McGuinn
Phyllis Schwartz
Winer
Associated Press
Wetnar
Copenhagen
Gustav Xoske
National Assembly
Brande
Marshal von Hindenburg
Rovne
Lens
Fichtnz
Herr Noske
Courtland
Ukraine
Germain Bources
Retention of Army and National Guard Unit Names Announced
General Marea announced that the names of Army and National Guard divisions with distinguished war records will be kept in the permanent military establishment to preserve their traditions. The decision aims to honor historic units in Weehioxton.
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Weehioxton
DLC
National Guard
National Army
Marea
Peace Tactie and the General Index Amid Social Notes
A compact page lists topics including Sobheiki delays, life sketches of Major ger, social and personal notes, a short story, and a piece urging Oshkosh teachers to seek higher pay. Legislators at Madison plan talks with home constituents.
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Ger
Madison
Haase
Athearns
Brink
Wuneary
Gomprev Reinew
Germany
Ace Pligs
German soldiers attack hotel sheltering Americans
German troops attacked a hotel in Kovno 150 miles south of Riga where Maj. Frank Ross of Harrisburg Pa and Capt. John Hollester represented the American Food Administration. One Lithuanian was killed resisting the attack and German soldiers guarded the hotel with machine guns. The Americans requested protection as the area’s military situation worsened.
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Kovno
Hollester
Warsaw
Uiéy
Britons Seek Mild Peace Terms for Germany via Moderation
The London based British Wireless Service report says British delegates aim for the fairest treaty when published, insisting it respects territorial rights and avoids provoking German reactions. The wording favors self determination with careful red lines to prevent calls for broader alliance.
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Associated Press
Lonion
British Wireless Service
Yaris
Westminster Gazette
Europe
Elo34
George
Germany
Rani
Ienam
Hope in the League of Nations Guided by Prominent Voices
The Manchester Guardian dedicates a special issue to the League of Nations with essays from Lord Haldane Viscount Bryce Albert Thomas and Premier Lloyd George. They urge public understanding and insist the league must be a real instrument for cooperation and peace not a mere paper constitution. Disarmament and practical demonstration by the United States and Great Britain are essential to prove the scheme’s viability.
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Associated Press
Manchester
England
League of Nations
The
Guardian
Lord Haldane
Viscount Bryce
United States
Albert Thomas
Lloyd George
Manchester Guardian
Great Britain
League
Oh Society of Nations
Earth
Battle reports and awards clouded by fragmented text
A garbled report mentions heavy fire in the Plnega sector and a teacher turned officer from La Crosse who won a commission at Fort Sheridan. It also references Admiral Kolchak's forces defeating Bolsheviks with advances along the Ural front, capturing prisoners and a city like Ufa in March.
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Ta Crosse
Wis
Joel Fe Moore
Year and Day Sentence in Espionage Case
United Press reports Judge Sanborn handed down a year and day sentence to Paul J. Mauteck former editor of the Medford Sun for espionage act violations. Clausen denied new trial and fined $500. Ziegler stands trial for utterances attacking Liberty bonds. Starlyky pleads guilty to a lesser charge and receives one month added time.
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United Press
Fau Claire
Sanborn
United States District Court
Paul J. Mauteck
The
Medford Sun
George H. Clausen
Pleasant Valley
Carl Ziegler
Valley Junction
United State Court
Karl Starlyky
United States
Eallly
Prosecution Claims Krueger Shooting In Neillsville Trial
In Neillsville Wisconsin the trial alleges Fiiirx Jensen did not fire and no shots came from the crowd before Jensen's death. Witnesses theater manager BC Spaulding and Angus Pare who was shot in the thigh confirm shots occurred. The defense contends Anat Jensen led an unauthorized posse firing at the Krueger house when he was shot.
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Associated Press
Neillsville
Wis
Krueger
Fiiirx Jensen
Fead
Jensen
Br. Williams
B.C. Spaulding
Angus Pare
Kobe Jensen
Anat Jensen
Wee
Mother dies and son gravely ill from carbolic acid
Mrs Emma J Chappertie of Puritan Michigan died and her six year old son Francis became ill after drinking carbolic acid late Friday. Authorities say she administered the poison, attributing the incident to illness.
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United Preny Milwaukee
Emma J. Chappelle
Puritan
Mich
Francis
Chappertie
Public Appreciates Purineredty on Railroads
Rector general of railroads Viner says the public values present reforms and believes there is a real chance to solve railroad problems under federal control. views expressed amid discussions in Chicago.
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Bv Viewns
Chicago
Ives Granted Bail in Fatal Fond du Lac Homicide
Ives receives temporary freedom on a $20,000 cash bond after a Fond du Lac circuit court bail hearing. Judge Fowler ordered a ban on local press coverage until the jury is seated, while district attorney Murray opposes bail and the defense signals possible Oshkosh assistance for the case set for trial in May.
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Hors
Muszle
Fond du Lac
Raleigh A
Herbert P. Laehr
Tees
Ruliit
Fowler
Dreuit
Anit
GUS
Murray
Ives
Wisconsin
Supreme Court
Toes
Aly Triad
Feehr
Iiterest
HL. Marse
Morac
Oshkosh
Modified Convention System Proposed in State Legislature
The House approved a modified convention plan by a 36 to 2 vote to replace the primary system for selecting candidates. It proposes precinct primaries to choose delegates for party conventions and a county convention to pick candidates for state offices, with results sent to the capital for canvassing and announcement.
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Denver
Cole
Bond Issue Blocked by State Secretary in North Dakota
State Secretary blocks a $16,000 bond issue for a stores company amid blue sky securities concerns. J A Paddock attorneys for the company filed the application Wednesday as the firm pursues charter inclusion. The ban hinges on North Dakota law prohibiting corporations from capitalization above the subscribed amount.
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Irewey
Bismarck
N. Wa
Macken
J. A. Paddock
North Dakota
Ismesien
Peace conference details and German reparations discussion
Reports from the peace conference indicate the league commission will formally announce foundations of the League in April. American finance commissioners are briefed on President Wilsons views ahead of the Allied economic council meeting with Germany at Compiegne. Discussions cover German reparations, food payments, and potential renewal of raw materials access to aid German production while avoiding offensive advantages before France can resume manufacturing.
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Ty Associated Press
Peace Conference Commission
UN League, of Nations
League
Carl Doat
United Press State
Parik—aAmerican
Wilson
Allied Economic Council
Compiegne
Germany
Brussels
France
Peeddon
Life Sentence for St Louis Negro Dentist in Waterloo Case
A St Louis dentist was found guilty of conspiring to murder Jonn Riling in Waterloo. He received a life imprisonment term with prosecutors alleging a murder plot linked to a broader spree that left multiple victims the following day.
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Prema
MM. Bais
Cleroy
Bundy
St. Louis
Penttenthers
Rocket developments threaten war era arms race
A report details a new guided rocket from Worcester laboratories, claiming altitude well above earth and a range of at least 209 miles. The piece compares it with the Goddard design and notes armaments limits and propulsion complexities amid wartime technology debates.
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Samuel 3
United States War Department
Sinltheonian Institution
Clark University
Worcester Polytechnic
Returns From Concrete Roads Boosting Rural Prosperity
Advocates argue concrete roads yield long term gains by reducing damage costs and upkeep, raising farm land values, expanding trade, increasing wages, and spreading prosperity among merchants manufacturers farmers and workers. Federal statistics support these assertions as proof of the investment's payoff.
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Office of Public Roads
Federal
Department of Agriculture
Jie
Flowers Contract Awarded for Beautifying City Parks
At a park board meeting the contract to furnish flowers for the spring display went to William Otte with a bid of 226.85 the lowest. Tree and shrub bids were kept open to the next meeting. Riverside Park and the comfort station are to open to the public March 29. A reinforced sidewalk project at the Meneminer public house was approved if cost exceeds 300 dollars.
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Park Board
Lous Elity
Willian Otte
Riverside Fiurk
Parker and
Mart
Meneminer
Miedoners Hume, Derksen
Merker
Lule God Bart
Morgan Supports New York Agencies for Employment
Preer New York dispatch reports J P Mersan and company donated funds toward aiding United States employment efforts in New York. George W Kirchwey, director of the bureau, said Morgan requested refund if Congress passes the deficiency bill funding the employment project. No security details were provided.
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New York
J. P. Mersan and Company Hive
United
George W. Kirchwey
Morgan Fm
Congress
Howe
Beer with Two Per Cent Favored by Senate Vote
A Minnesota senate vote of five to none favored a bill to permit beer with two per cent alcohol content. The measure was recommended for passage by the committee as part of prohibition enforcement efforts to regulate low alcohol beer.
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United Prev
St. Paul
Minn
Minnesta Senate
Sein
Horton
Coast storm claims three lives in high winds and damage
A coastal storm brought fierce winds up to seventy miles an hour, killing three people and causing widespread damage to buildings and windows. The scene included intense gusts that shattered panes and disrupted coastal communities.
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Washington
Student officer killed in riot near air station
A student officer was killed during unrest at a national air station near Shire. Reports say the assailants fired on the guard, with the scene described as chaotic. Police have cordoned off the area as investigations continue.
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Fie Natal
Admane
Tres Oedet
Shire Teane
Epeanink
Piaarne Bare
Danzig Unrest Trolls European Diplomacy in March Turmoil
Reports from Danzig describe pan German led disturbances at the port city amid Allied pressure over Polish troop landings. Erzberger warned Berlin that without Allied assurances on Haller’s army and routes, Germany could not permit Polish forces to land.
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Janidon
Herlin Today
Lokal
Anzerger
Weimar
National Assembly
Germany
Att
Danzig
Berlin
Fied
Mathias Erzberger
Haller
Erzberger
Paderewski
West Prussia
Actress Accused of Bath Scene in Husband Divorces Case
Associated Press reports in New York that Mrs. John E. O Connell seeks divorce alleging her husband enjoyed hot baths given by an actress. The defense, led by Dr. JorConnell, denies all charges as alimony hearings proceed amid testimony from witnesses. Weather notes follow with forecast by Associated Press indicating normal temperatures and regional variations for the week ahead.
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Associated Press
New York
John E. O'Conne
Danielx
JorConnell
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