War council weighs feeding Germany and Austria crisis
United Press reports the supreme war council aims to settle feeding supplies for Germany and dismembered Austria by Monday. Proposals include allowing German export trade for coal and potash to fund food payments, establishing neutral German credit, and using gold reserves as a last resort, with France favoring an American long term loan.
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Taris
Marek S
Supreme War Council
Spa
Austria
Germany
Ger Hains
Nee
Soldiers Riot Not Serious in Canadian Camp Riot
Early reports of the Rhyl camp riot in Canada were exaggerated says reliable informatin. The disturbance began Tuesday night and caused five deaths and 21 injuries including two officers. Damage estimated at 150000 dollars. Rioters numbered 600 to 1600. Four hundred men under arrest including 12 civilians. A man who raised a red flag was shot dead. The New Brunswick major was only slightly injured.
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London
Rhyl
Bunswick
Legislature Refuses Endorsement Of Nations League
The legislature sets aside a proposed resolution on the Nations League after a strictly party vote. Senators reject a formal endorsement while measures to accelerate legislation and avoid extra sessions are described as being tightened.
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Nations’ League
Senate
Indiana Senate Action Shapes War and Ireland Debates
In Indianapolis lawmakers clash over resolutions on League of Nations and Ireland, with Democrats failing to secure immediate action 30 to 15. The senate moves to committee on federal relations and delays bills amid budget and payroll debates as extra measures surface.
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Indianapolis
Ind
League of Nations
Bracken
Metzer
Committee On
Federal Relations
Germans Fear The Spartacans Hamper Troop Shipments
Washington reports Germany has broken its contract with Chairman Hurley to turn over merchant ships for American troop use. Officials cite internal food pressures and fear of Spartacist protest as motives while noting possible aims to slow troop redeployments and fuel Allied delays in delivering food to Germany. The U S government is expected to act promptly to address the situation.
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Germany
Hurley
American Shipbuilding Corporation
Tast
Spartacans
England
United States
United Sttes
War dept plans maintain large American army
Washington March 8 The War department said 508900 troops remain under authority until Congress acts Chief of Staff stated the army will not be reduced without federal law Demobilization shows 354000 landed in the U S and 7675000 mobilized In total American casualties reached 240197 with 1290000 Americans in action in France as reported today
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Congress
United States
Lava Department
First Plenary Conference With German Delegates Predicted
A French paper predicts the first plenary conference with German delegates will occur before month end. The general conference will discuss ratification of the preliminary peace on March 15, and the German delegates will be called in a week later, the paper declares.
Will Clear Son of Naval Scandal In New York
Los Angeles mother states Jack Pickford will soon make a public statement to fully clear him of charges arising from the recent New York naval scandal.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Marth
Jack Pickford
Juotion
Will
New York
Iday
License to Wed J Richard Coomer Daisy M Lee
A marriage license is issued for J Richard Coomer a 31 year old soldier and Daisy M Lee aged 24 from Princeton. They are recorded as engaged to wed.
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J. Richard Coomer
Daisy M. Lee
Princeton
America's Damages Against Central Powers Top $750 Million
The state department announced that American claims for damages against Germany and Austria total more than 750 million dollars. Additional claims will raise this amount as filed by American citizens and concerns for property, lives, ships, and cargo losses in enemy territory. At the war's outbreak, American property in invaded areas was about 200 million dollars.
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America
Washington
Gaims
Germany
Austria
State Department
Wilh
Austro-Hungary
President Walker Aboard George Washington At Sea
President Wilson, aboard the U S Steamship George Washington, walked five miles on deck as escorts and Secret Service kept pace. The ship logged 1200 miles out at 10 o clock with clear weather and steady progress.
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United Press
U. S
George Washington
Maren
Wilson
Spartacans Break Negotiations With German Government
Berlin dispatch reports the Spartacans ending talks with the government and choosing to settle the issue by fighting. Government troops widened control as aeroplanes dropped bombs on the royal palace. rebels faced heavy casualties and the palace district fell under government capture.
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Berlin
Spartacans
Royal Palace
Sprow Bros Buy Princeton Storefronts for Modern Ladies Shop
Sprow brothers purchase the south side of Princeton Public square from the Grey heirs. They plan a total modernization with a new show front and partitions removed. They will operate on both floors and extend merchandise lines, signaling strong confidence in Princeton’s future.
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Sprowl Bros
Princeton
Catherine Grey
Thomas Jewelry
Broadway
BR. Maxam
Imaade
Sprowbros
Queen Esther program at Gibson Street M Church a success
The Queen Esther girls of the Gibson Street M Church presented a musical program and Home Missionary play Friday evening. A large audience attended and the proceeds will support the Rebecca Whcciskey Home pledge at Boaz Alabama. A social hour followed with refreshments and overall enjoyment.
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Queen Esther Girls
Gibson Street
Rebecca WhcCiskey
Boaz
Alabama
Princeton High Eliminated by Union in District Play
The Princeton High School basketball team fell to Union 16 to 9 in Vincennes district eliminations. Vincennes and Winslow were set to meet tonight for a finals berth, with Vincennes favored but Winslow still a potential obstacle.
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Vincennes
Union
Pike Cvounty
Oaktown
Vincennes and
Winslow
Qotwell
Jasper
Wheatland
Patoka
Boonville
Freelandsville
Luce Two
Edwardsport
Otwell
Cook Guilty on Manslaughter Charge in Illinois
Chicago March 8 Norman Cook was found guilty of manslaughter in the murder of William Bradway. The jury returned the verdict last night and the court read it today. Cook’s attorneys moved for a new trial as he heard the decision calmly. his daughter Norma was not present.
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Chicago
Til
Norman Cook
William Bradway
Cook
Norma
Rates Justified for Indiana and Windpoints Coal to St Louis
In a tentative decision the interstate commerce commission examiners supported the rates on coal from Indiana and Windpoints to St Louis. The ruling indicates pricing was justified under the commission’s guidelines.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Indiana
St. Louis
Roberson Injured by Flying Timber at Southern Shops
Ollie Roberson, a worker at the Southern Shops, suffered a painful gash on the right cheek from a flying timber fragment yesterday. The injury is not serious.
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Ollie Roberson
Interior Secretary Lane Seeks Showdown on Soldier Farm Bill
Secretary Lane in Washington declares intention to force action on his bill providing farms for soldiers. He says he will press the measures defeated at the end of the last session and fight for their passage.
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Washington,d. C
Republican Congress
Local guests attend gathering in Oakland City area
Captain Ale Cailoneh and his daughter tetta of Oakland City and Mrs. Hamilton Willis of Petersburg were guests of Mr and Mrs Caleb Lawrence at 518 North Hart Street today.
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Tetta
Oakland City
Hamilton Willis
Petersburg
Caleb Lawrence
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