Ship Labor Pleas to Wilson Reach Washington
Shipyard carpenters strike by about 10,000 workers plus activity along the Atlantic coast drew telegraphic appeals from William J. Hutcheson of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters to President Wilson and Secretary Daniels. The labor leaders pressed for a conference while government efforts to end the dispute continued with talks involving Navy officials and the Shipping Board as wooden vessels under construction faced delays.
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New York
Atematic
William J.trutcheson
Limited Brotherhood
Turpenters
Jovers
America
Wilson
Save Daniels
Hiv
Oat
Aeteas
Aedaeees
Iran
Huntcheson
Buassedt Tom. Guerin
Taanes Peteerston
Delaware Yards
Washington
Assistat
Roosevelt
Harman Urlee
Shipping Board
Flutcheson
Gurats
Capitol
Hutcheson
Hhorse
Hyurlew
Aaiain Cesere
Carpenters’ Organization
General William Robertson Quits British Imperial Staff
London announces the resignation of General Sir William Robertson chief of the British imperial staff. General Sir Henry Wilson will take the vacated post as the new imperial and general staff leader with expanded powers on the Versailles supreme war council.
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William Robertson
British Imperial Staff
London
Imperial Staff
Wilson
Robertson
Supreme War Council
Versailles
Imperial
General Staff
Willan Robertson
Henry Wilson
William Redbertson
Chigt
Cade
William Retetteom
Wwe
Hye Pesigatien Gener
Gate
Roepte
Teonden
Faomiere
Ceneral
Walvar Robertson
Olieto
Phiver von Paley
Dover
Cite
Tarlietinus
Military Gritigs Face Prosecution Over Published Frontline Details
In Bow Street court editor Hon Gawsaine and Colonel Repington face charges for publishing information on British allied forces on the western Front in France. The solicitor general argues such details could aid the enemy while defense counsel seeks full disclosure of the article.
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Pondon
Gawsaine
Bow Street
Tor Repington
Guyane
France
Gordon Hewart
Team Net
Rhems
Repington
Mornay Post
Praise for Pershing's Army Artillery in French Offensive
London reports praise for American artillery in the Champagne assault of February 18. American batteries supported French infantry, destroying German defenses, blocking rear lines, and briefed the capture of the objective. The action demonstrates American mastery of modern war techniques and cooperation in the allied offensive.
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London
Trish Tunes
Ion Yeading
Champagne
EUS
Europe
Corinan
General Pershing Reports Four Killed in Action
General Pershing reported four American infantrymen killed in action, one wounded, and two missing. Names listed include Ferdinand Sayers of Washington and Edward Roberts of New York, with other reported locals tied to Iowa, Oklahoma City, and Arkansas areas.
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Washington
Genera Per Hing
War Department
Andoens
Perdinand Sayers
Fehu
White
Epworth
Iowa
Dimes Novasconi
Ouray
Coto
Spacek
Oklahoma City
Ghia
Edward Roberts
New York
Plan to Stamp Out Enemy Trading
The War Trade Board announces a Saturday start to enforce licenses on imports and exports to curb pro enemy firms. Regulations target raw materials like rubber tin and others, aiming to cut off aid to Germany while minimizing harm to legitimate business, warning that lax enforcement could endanger American lives.
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Washington
Pobo
Mare
War Trade Board
Germany
Advertising on Paper Delivers Action for Readers
Jacob Schwartz praises advertising as salesmanship on paper that grips attention and prompts action. The Whig stays in constant contact with alert readers and records daily receipts, boasting distribution to more than 7,200 homes and growing.
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the Whig
German Forces Rally as Bolsheviks Face Pressure in Europe
Berlin dispatch reports German units concentrating in Ukraine to strike Bolsheviks. North Russia actions planned next week, with hostage fears over German prisoners. Austro Hungarian foreign minister Czernin pushes restraint, not Russian war aims. Baltic arrests of Germans surge as Bolsheviks threaten mass executions. General strike spreads from Warsaw to Lemberg, disrupting Polish commerce and government offices.
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Amsterdam
Ukraine
Berlin
Yudo
Russia
Ansious
Germany
Count Czernin
Austro Pug
Bertin
Austria
Maki Wink Vale
Rasta
Riga
Beran
Jae Dred Grormans
Mane
Diorpmt
Oni Diren
Gennais
Geran
Warsaw
London
Ois
Obo Reuters
Dhe
Lokal
Bertint
Tracew
Lemberg
Count Rotsoteggehi
Aracow
War Spirit Praised In America By English Official
London February report says Sir Prederek EF Smith, attorney general, arrives after talks on German conscription in the United States. He praises the American war spirit as energetic and united, predicting Anglo Saxon races will unite for all time.
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London
Tie. St. Prederek
EF. Smith
United States
Lepal Witters
Gerigan
America
Mount Olive Citizens Plan Americanization Rally
Mount Olive residents met to discuss further Americanization measures after a mass gathering of about 1700 people. Speakers urged loyalty to the flag and warned that violators would face consequences, with past incidents of tar and feathering cited as context. Meanwhile 600 miners at Enterprise colliery Excelsior protested wage grievances after failed negotiations.
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Mount Olive
Staunton
Seuamonin
Enterprise
Excelsior
Here
Poland Revolts as First After Effect of New Peace
Polish revolt challenges German aims in the east as Poland resists the loss of territory for Ukraine and a Bolshevik withdrawal. Reports say Polish forces show unity against central powers while Vienna and Berlin weigh military responses and shifting alliances.
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Poland
Germany
Ukraine
Russia
Avetria
Bitwrno
Ctr
Warsaw
Austria-Tingars
Particharis
Tribute Paid To Vernon Castle by Flying Corps Men
Funeral services for Captain Vernon Castle of the fourth squadron, aviators, were held in Port Worth with a large city turnout. American and British aviation officers led a solemn procession to the chapel, then to the train bound for New York for interment.
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Port Wortu
Texas
Vernon Castle
Row Flying Corps
Porth Worth
British Flying Corps
Ofelook
Cunptacha Castle
Forth
der Ofetock
S4th
Pard Belt
Sdth
Aviation Secotion
Ross Miving Corps
Central Powers mull major offensive across front
Reports say Germany Austria plan a simultaneous Western and Balkan push to prevent Allied troop shifts. After initial setbacks near Tralian Velbelia combat, Austro-German forces rebuild lines while German battalions withdraw and Hungarian units take their place.
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Trenton
Trent
North Sea
Adriatic
Astace
Mount Grapha
Funeral of Sir Cecil Spring Rice Observed in Ottawa
Wartime dignitaries gathered in Ottawa at St Paul’s Cathedral to honor Sir Cecil Spring Rice diplomat and statesman who died at Government House. Bishop Roper led the service with Rev Blow Brewin assisting, and the casket lay in state before burial at Beechwood Cemetery amid floral tributes including a wreath from President and Mrs Wilson and others from New York.
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Ottawa
Cod
Dy Tey
W. A. Reade
Movaiult
Beechwood Cemetery
Sho Nhassardor
German plane lands behind British lines
Official report says a German aircraft landed behind British lines after dropping bombs near trenches and railway targets. Our pilots returned safely with prisoners taken. several enemy machines may have been victim to air combat during the mission.
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London
Oon Aviation
Meni Raiway
Camp Is Trainer for Men of Draft Age
Walter Sump a veteran trainer of athletes has been appointed by the National Society League as chairman of a committee on physical reserve to promote physical welfare of young men who are subject to the draft. Twenty nine per cent at the men certified to the coast. The announcement...
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New York
Walter Sump
National Soxity League
Somrg
University offers to train 5000 men in mechanical arts
The board of trustees proposes to train five thousand men in mechanical courses at the University of Le Nok. President Edn Tanates stated the university will provide free training to the government if the offer is accepted, taking recruits from arms carriers and waivers as needed.
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AGG Poly
Caotonwotts
University of Lenok
Bere
Edn Tanates
Bomb Dropped Near London According to Reports
Aircraft crossed the Thames Saturday evening and were seen dropping a bomb toward London. Reports say the device appeared to have landed near the capital as rescue and defense measures continued.
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London
Thames
Labor-Socialists Push Peace Aims at Assembly Delegation
James H. from Pennsylvania and Peggy Mother are named delegates to a labor peace conference in England. Maurer Tiuehnewle urged delegates to support the plan, arguing it would advance the nation’s peace program and rally workers for negotiations abroad.
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Sears
Seth
Trias
James H
Donmsylvanianto
Jaber
England
Maurer Tiuehnewle
Porto
Peoria Circuit Judge Announces Candidacy
Clyde E. Stene Jr. announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Justice of the Supreme Court from the Fifth District to succeed Charles G. of Galesburg. The election will be held in June. Stene made the formal announcement to a delegation of attorneys who presented a petition signed by nearly all members of the Peoria Bar Association urging him to run.
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Peorea
Clyde E. Stene
Gidgs
Circuit Court
Justier
Supreme Court
Gitth Plbaors
Chastes G. Re
Galesburg
Tyne
Stone
Peoria Bar Association
Po Haha Ry
Senate debates curbing ship strikes and wartime labor
Washington February 17 members of the senate ship investigation committee discussed government operation of shipyards wage controls and forced labor limits to speed shipbuilding. Senator Fletcher suggested taking over the yards by the government and drafting skilled workers into the army.
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Washington
Engas
Senate
Fletcher
Artillery Activity Reported by Berlin In Wartime Dispatch
Wireless Press summary from London reports increased artillery activity in the Western theater, notably in the Champagne district between Pahure and Ripent. It notes infantry actions with small but successful enterprises and mentions advances around Viandors and Sto Mihiel.
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Berdlin
Vie
London
Perush
Ge Cat
Heer
Pahure
Sto Mihiel
PULES PLAN TO RAISE ARMY TO AID ALLIES
Readers learn of efforts to mobilize forces in support of allies with references to Polish and American roles. The report cites executive discussions, recruitment, and the broader wartime context reflected in Cleveland and Sacramento items.
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Pules
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