Wilson Letter Up in Caucus Shapes Treaty Debate
A Democratic caucus in Washington reviews President Wilson's January 26 letter opposing key Republican reservations to the peace treaty. Senators discuss potential compromises on Article Ten and other reservations as the Senate readies to reexamine ratification matters next week.
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Wilson
Senate
United States
Viscount Grey
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Lodge
TH. Hischcock
Congress
Wilson Letter Giving His Views On Treaty Terms
Washington February 8 1920 President Wilson responds to Senator Hitchcock on the peace treaty reservations. He endorses some terms while warning against language implying limited US obligations. He favors Congress direct authority on mandates and withdraws from the league of nations.
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League of Nations
United States
Congress of the
Woodrow Wilson
Newberry Kept in Touch With Force Backing Campaign
Grand Rapids report details 1918 senatorial campaign letters from Detroit HQ used letter box in New York. Witness Mrs. Annabelle Hamilton describes a brown tin box with wrapped bills and hired stenographers, noting payments of 50 cents an hour. Other witnesses tie Newberry financing to the effort as prosecutors seek to bind 123 defendants in a federal election case.
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Mich
Truman H. Newberry
Detroit
Newberry
New York
Annabelle Hamilton
B. Frank Emery
Lloyd George Favors Same Milder Demands
Premier Lloyd George reportedly favors a substantial modification to the list of Germans to surrender. Baron Von Levaner, former head of the German delegation in Paris, sent a formal report to Berlin. Copenhagen dispatch notes the allies may present a second list of those to be tried after proceedings against the current list begin.
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Baron von Levaner
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Berlin
Americans killed in Turkish attack near Ain al-Bayda
Washington Feb 8 James Perry and Frank Johnson representatives of the M. GO. A were among Americans killed in the recent Turkish privates attack on a convoy carrying American car supplies near Ain. The state department is a v.
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Washington
James Perry
Frank Johnson
Spencer Refuses To Alter Treaty Stand On Hitchcock Plea
Washington Feb 8 Spencer and Reed absent for start of treaty fight will appear in voting by paired arrangements. Hitchcock pressed Spencer to broaden concessions. Spencer refused stating it is time for Democratic security to yield. Reed left for Cedar Rapids and hinted at unknown tactics to “Peter out” the treaty while expressing Republican reservations.
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Missouri
Spencer
Reed
Cedar Rapids
McKellar
Tennessee
Swanson
Virginia
Senate
Hitchcock
Nebraska
New York Digs Paths In Heavy Snow Blocked Traffic
New York City began shoveling out after four days of heavy snow and ice crippled transportation. Volunteer cleaners, citizens, trucking firms and students aided by sunlight helped restore elevated service and surface cars while rail and suburban lines faced delays.
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New York City
Transportation Service
Manhattan
Two Navy Plans to Boost Merchant Marine
Admiral Coontz told the Senate commerce committee on Saturday of two measures to aid a merchant fleet. One would draft merchant sailors into the naval reserve with regular pay by rank to bridge wage gaps with foreigners. The other would let navy yards repair privately owned ships to keep its mechanics together.
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Senate Commerce Committee
Admiral Coontz
Naval Reserve Force
Definition of the Monroe doctrine sparks league talks in Latin America
Latin American leaders debate article 21 of the league covenant and how the Monroe doctrine fits with defining U S aims before joining the league. Salvador asks Washington for a reply as Latin nations weigh risks and benefits of membership.
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League of Nations
Salvador
Uited
League
State Department
Juan Franco Paredes
Wilson
United States
American
Paper Bound Book Issued Has Names Of 890 Men Sought
Paris reports the foreign office released a bound book listing 890 individuals or groups facing extradition, with ranks and accusations. The British list includes 97 names, French 344, Italian 29, Belgian 334, Polish 51, Romanian 41, and Yugoslav four, with some duplications. Berlin foresees united parliamentary support for resisting extradition, expecting radicals to protest and conservatives to rally patriotically.
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Foreign Office
Baron von Leisner
Marshall von Hendenburg
Ludendorff
Associated Press
National Assembly
Secretary Lane To Resign From Cabinet Soon
Secretary Lane of the Interior has placed his resignation in President Wilson's hands. His departure from the cabinet is expected when the president releases him. Lane has served as secretary since the start of Wilson's administration and will officially leave effective March 1.
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Lane
Department of the Interior
Wilson
Two Giant Seaplanes Sought by Navy in 1921 Plan
In Washington on February 8 the House naval committee heard Captain T. T. Craven outline a navy aviation program. He proposed constructing two giant seaplanes larger than the NC-4, asking 636000 dollars, and a total aviation program of 12890000 dollars for 1921. The plan also calls for four NC planes, 150 smaller planes, one large dirigible, three smaller nonrigid dirigibles, 38 kite balloons and six free balloons.
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Navy Department
House Naval Committee
T. T. Craven
Naval Aviation
Craven
Dutch Refusal Draws Support in Parliament
The Second Chamber of The Hague parliament adopted resolutions praising the government's stance of refusing to surrender former Emperor William to the Allies.
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Hague
William
England Watches Emily Knowle Case Stir Public Passion
The Emily Knowle case in London provokes strong views on the American aviator Perley Spiker and his wife Mrs Spiker. Emily’s mother denounces Spiker while many English women praise Mrs Spiker for her restraint. The story sparks debate on fidelity, forgiveness, and women’s changing roles amid wartime pressures.
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London
Emily Knowle
Perley Spiker
England
Guy Spiker
Force at Nitrate Plant Squandered Government Funds
Washington February 8 A House war expenditures hearing heard charges of criminal negligence and waste in Muscle Shoals air nitrate plant construction. Mark H Evans testified 120 affidavits alleged incompetence graft and criminal negligence. He cited idle 7 825 railroad cars several months in 1918 and cost ununloaded material totaling 810 000. He accused contractors of profit through cost plus scheme and said foremen with $150 monthly drew cars and staff gave joy rides and unnecessary trips.
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Muscle Shoals
House War Expenditures Committee
Mark H. Evans
Arcadia
Calif
Military Intelligence Service
Evans
Raised Figures On American Casualties
Washington February 8 corrected figures on casualties in the A E F published Saturday by the war department bring the total to 302612 instead of 293061. The adjutant general compiled the revised totals after comparing records with France. The change reflects counting wound cases rather than individual soldiers wounded. The updated breakdown is 221500 wounded 77118 deaths 4432 captured and three missing in action. Casualties in Siberia were excluded.
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War Department
Adjutant General
France
Siberia
Poet's Men Seize Italian Destroyer Carlo Alberto Rocchia
In Fiume the forces of nationalist leader Gabriele d Annunzio seize the destroyer Carlo Alberto Rocchia as it traveled from Brindisi to Pola. D Annunzio volunteers also seize a train of foodstuffs at St Pietro del Corso disguised as railroad engineers.
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Fiume
Carlo Alberto Rocchia
Brincisi
Pola
St. Pietro del Corso
d’Annunzio
Reparations Commission Granted Wide Powers in Paris
Paris February 8 The reparations commission holds broad powers from the peace conference and may interpret the Versailles treaty. A legal committee aids in interpretation with members from France Great Britain Italy Belgium and the United States unofficially. The panel meets three to four times weekly to address treaty questions, while observers Hoover and Rathbone sit in but take no official part.
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Reparations Commission
Hugh A. Dayne
General Pershing
War Prisoners’ Commission
Switzerland
United States
France
M. Fromageot
William Finlay
Senator Bensa
Belgium
M. Marx
James A. Logan, Jr
Herbert Hoover
Albert Rathbone
The
United States Treasury
Commission
Twelve Admirals of German Navy Sought
Berlin February 8 the entente powers demand the extradition of twelve admirals two high seas commanders 30 U boat captains and many other German navy officers The list includes Admiral Von Mueller chief of the secret naval cabinet and appears to target German naval aspirations while provoking ridicule over figures like Von Tirpitz and Von Mueller.
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Berlin
von Mueller
William
von Tirpitz
von Capelle
Admiral von Trotha
Entente
Admiral von Tirpitz
Admiral von Mueller
Railway Wage Parley Not Near Concluded
Washington February 8 wage increase talks between Director General Hines and 2,000,000 railroad union workers stretch into the week with several important differences still to be settled. Union officials chafe at delays while awaiting a definite proposal. leaders met again Saturday with no proposition received, as both sides guard the exact terms under Mrs Hines motion.
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Hines
Employas
Nevada ratifies suffrage amendment in special session
Reno report states Nevada legislature held a special session on the suffrage amendment. The senate vote was unanimous while the assembly's vote included one opposing ballot. The brief item notes the date February 8 and the city of Reno.
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