Guard Men Ordered Homeward Under 600,000 Plan
Nearly 600,000 American expeditionary force troops will be homeward bound or back in the United States by July 1, under plans announced by Brig. Gen. Jas. W. McAndrew. Divisions sailing in March include the 27th 85th 37th and 1st. April sees the 26th 77th 92nd 35th and 42nd. May lists the 32nd 33rd 10th and 88th. June covers the 59th 60th 29th and 74th. German ships to be used in repatriation.
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Paris
United States
Jas. W. McAndrew
Gennan
Russian Soviets Restrict Daily Bathing Access
Paris reports from French refugees that the Moscow Soviet regulates bath frequency by class, granting some two baths monthly, others one monthly, and some none. The piece notes dire food costs and labels a so called hunger typhus with thousands of daily victims, while claiming Lenine enjoys ample fruit and vegetables, with a huge monthly bill.
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Paris
Moscow
Russia
Lenine
Japan to Build Roads in China Under New Treaty
Associated Press reports Japanese financiers gain rights to fund extensive railway construction in Mongolia China under a new treaty. The accord allows loans for hundreds of miles of lines amid shifting regional influence in Asia.
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Japan
China
Associated Press
Paris
Mongolia
Manehereta
Truce for Poles and Ukrainians Reached in Lemberg
Warsaw February reports a telegram from Lemberg saying Poles and Ukrainians agreed to a ceasefire starting Monday evening at 8. The accord can be denounced by either side with twelve hours' notice. The four day truce may lead to an armistice, though hope is limited.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Foreign Office
Lemberg
Heorg
Two Arrested On Charge of Navy Bribery
Secretary Daniels announced the arrest of two more naval reservists in the Navy bribery investigation in the third district. Five men are held: Lieutenants Benjamin S Davis and Benoit James Ellert Ensign Paul Beck Chief Boatswains Lloyd G Casey and Frederick A Jones. Davis allegedly received 10000 for enrolling men. Ellert about 20000 plus gifts for assigning applicants to duties enabling civil business. Casey reportedly got about 3000 and gifts for shore assignments. Beck allegedly received 1000 and presents for securing applicants to safe shore berths. Jones implicated as Casey’s accomplice in taking money from an applicant for release from active duty.
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Washington
Third Naval District
Daniels
Benjamin S Davis
Benoit James Ellert
Paul Beck
Lloyd G. Casey
Frederick A. Jones
Davis
Naval Service
Ellert
Casey
Ensign Beck
Jones
Cid
Naval Releas
Pershing Sets Return Order for Allied Divisions
General Pershing notified the War Department that divisions now in American expeditionary forces would be sent back to the United States in order of their divisional headquarters in France as shipping permits. The plan lists first the 80th, 6th, 61st and others, with returns staggered through March to June based on tonnage and available German shipping.
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France
Pershing
Wastengton
War Department
United States
Sith
Civil Law Restores Canal Zone Government
An executive order returns Panama Canal Zone governance to civil authority under Governor Harding, ending military rule. Rear Admiral Johnson lifts the ban on soldiers entering Panama and Colon but warns against excesses, while Brig. Gen. Blatchford maintains a prohibition on soldiers entering the cities and strengthens guard measures after unrest and planned incursions.
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Panama
Canal Zone
Harding
Johnson
Panama Canal
Colon
Richard M. Blatchford
United States
Mies
Blatchford
Dry Leader Flags Brewers as Active in Riots
William H. Anderson of the New York Anti-Saloon League at the convention accused Canadian brewers of fomenting riots to save beer. He warned they would face swift punishment by decent, sober, patriotic Americans if they provoke trouble.
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Albany
N.Y
William H. Anderson
New York
Japanese Chinese Notes on Shantung Rail Loans and Police Plans
The notes record discussions between Baron Goto and Tsung-Hsiang Chang on Shantung. China seeks loans from Japanese capitalists to build rail links, while Japan proposes troop concentration at Tsingtao, police for the Tsingtao-Tsinan line, cost sharing, and a joint China-Japanese railway venture. China agrees to the Japanese proposals.
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Shantung Province
Baron Goto
Tsung-Hsiang Chang
Japan
Lute
Tsung-Usiang
Chang
Goto
Baron Guto
Shantung
Tsingtao
Tsingtao-Tsinan
Tsinan
Tsung-Hsaiang Chang
Ukrainians press oil funds and territory to San River
Ukrainian forces defend oil wells to fund war and push to hold land up to the San River risking reach toward Slovakia. Inter Allied mission likely to be delayed in Warsaw for weeks as tensions rise over armistice compliance and Polish accusations of German village burnings and pillaging.
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San
Slovakia
Warsaw
Posen
Army Issues Circular on Decorations and Fourragere Wear
Washington Feb 26 The War Department released a circular noting only two U S Army units, sanitary section 646 and the 103rd air squadron, are authorized to wear the fourragere French shoulder cord denoting a unit citation for gallantry. The circular warns of uniform and decoration rule violations and tightens enforcement while allowing limited exceptions for officers near discharge. It also permits overseas division insignia on coats for those returning from France and discharges, and bars POW insignia.
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Washington
United States Army
103Rd Aere Squadron
War Department
France
Senate to renew league debate in Senate today
Washington Feb 26 The Senate will renew discussion of the proposed League of Nations constitution today after a quiet Tuesday with no debate. Senator Owen Democrat of Oklahoma and Senator Cummins Republican of Iowa plan to speak, while Senator Hitchcock of the foreign relations committee will discuss the subject Thursday.
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Washington
League of Nations
Senate
Owen
Okllahoma
Cummins
Iowa
Hitchcock
Foreign Relations
Senate Pushes Close Union With Latins
In Washington on February 26, during debate on the diplomatic and consular bill both Republican and Democratic senators urged maintaining a close relationship with Latin American republics. The Senate also raised the Pan American Union appropriation from 50000 to 100000, with Chairman Hitchcock urging a larger sum.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Hitchcock
Foreign Relations Committee
Invite Sent For White House Conference On March 3 4
Washington Feb 26 Invita tion to attend a conference at the White House March 3 and 4 to discuss vital questions affecting business and labor was telegraphed by Secretary Wilson to governors of all states and mayors of over 100 cities President Wilson aims to establish a national policy for resumption of private enterprise and to lessen unemployment and unrest Plans show the federal government will cooperate with states and municipalities to restore normal industry Officials report Mayor John A Thompson mayors selection and attendance uncertain pending replies Tonight the president will meet with senate and house foreign affairs committees regarding league of nations and possible action before Congress
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Washington
White House
Wilson
Europe
Department of Labor
Secretary of Labor
William 8. Wilson
League Or Nations
Seniote
House
Congress
Marshall
Polk
Lansing
Wilson Won't Call Extra Session Until Return From Europe
Washington Feb 26 President Wilson will not call an extra session of Congress until after his return from Europe. Senator Martin of Virginia Democratic leader in the Senate said the President would not likely reach home before June 1 and would stay in Europe until the treaty of peace is concluded. He added the President would return to Paris after March 4 but did not specify a date. The discussion touched on enacting pending appropriation and urgent legislation before adjournment to ensure government operation after July 1. Republicans were blamed if mass bills failed.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Europe
Martin
Virginia
Senate
Paris
Siammons
North Carolina
Finance Committee
Permit Trade With Greece Authorized By War Trade Board
Virtually unrestricted trade with Greece was authorized Tuesday by the war trade board. The board also reported French import restrictions had been removed from many commodities. For most commodities going to Greece, American exporters need not apply for an individual export license.
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Greece
Washington
War Trade Board
Election returns show close vote in Republican primary
Charles Baumann and Jehn Senepp faced a Republican primary with tepid turnout. Final returns indicate each leading candidate with about 8,099 votes after late tallies, reflecting modest voter interest and a tight race.
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Springeieid Reeselts
Springerpeerdy
Charles Baumann
Republic of and
Jehn Senepp
Qennorat
President Wilson Busy Ten Hours at White House
On February 26 President Wilson returned to Washington and spent over ten hours at his desk. He signed twenty eight bills and joint resolutions and made a score of nominations. He held four cabinet discussions and ended with a legislative strategy conference with Democratic Leader Martin. The day was described as one of the busiest in recent years at the White House.
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Washington
Wilson
Martin
White House
Glass Appeals to People to Pay War Taxes Cheerfully
Washington February 26 Secretary Class urged Americans to cheerfully pay the new higher war taxes. He called it a victory tax to fund the war’s cost and the peace. Taxes begin immediately on liquor tobacco drinks luxuries autos pianos candy gum sporting goods slot machines capital stock brokers amusement venues taxis and other items. The revenue bureau has prepared to file returns March 15 on incomes excess profits and the first 24 percent installment.
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Washington
Wilson
Revenue Bureau
Legislature ready to renew session in Springfield
Springfield Feb. 26. Senator Dunlap's bill for a state police will be considered by the upper house as a committee of the whole this afternoon. House members have been invited to attend. Organized labor plans strong opposition and is expected to defeat the constabulary measure as both chambers plan sessions after a recess extending over the extended election period.
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Springfield
Dunlap
House
Senate
Elec
Finance sets out details of 1.6 million emergency bill
Democratic leaders push for clarity as the department of finance finalizes a pamphlet detailing the items in the 1 600 000 emergency appropriation for state institutions. Senate to consider the Glackin resolution on speeding construction projects this morning.
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House
Department of Finance
Senate
Glackin
Prussian Dual System Debate At National Meeting
Chicago February 26 The dual system of cultural and vocational education was labeled Prussian in origin by George D Strayer president of the National Education Association Strayer urged compulsory education to 16 and eight hours of additional school work weekly for those over 16 who work The association favors an integrated vocational and cultural instruction Mrs Z C Thornburg of Des Moines urged action against cigarette smoking before the national congress of mothers and parent teachers associations.
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Chicago
George D. Strayer
National Education Association
Department of Superintendence
Association
Strayer
Columbia University
Z. C. Thornburg
Des Moines
Iowa
National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teachers Association
Threatened To Raise Fund For Defense
In New York on February 26 Irish Americans testified in federal court that they are willing to raise a defense fund for Irishmen prosecuted by a southern autocracy led by Attorney General Gregory. Stephen W. Johnson, a self described citizen of the Irish republic, spoke during the Jeremiah A. O'Leary espionage trial. The court sustained objections to further questioning. A grand jury letter accusing Johnson of uttering a falsehood was presented by Federal District Attorney Osborne, which Johnson called a huge joke as it reflected proper legal procedure.
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New York
America
Gregory
Stephen W. Johnson
Trish Republic
Jeremiah A. O'Leary
BULL
Johnson
O'Leary
Osborne
The
Grand Very
Senate panel reintroduces Navy pay rise in appropriation bill
Washington February 29 The senate military committee tentatively re inserted an amendment to the pending naval appropriation bill to raise enlisted pay. The proposed increases would total 21 million dollars.
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Senate Military Committee
Thompson and Sweitzer Lead Chicago Mayoral Primaries
In Chicago on Tuesday February 26 Mayor William Hale Thompson was renominated by Republicans and County Clerk Robert M. Sweitzer was nominated by the Democrats. Both secured large pluralities. In four years Thompson beat Sweitzer by the largest mayoral majority. Early returns show Thompson leading Olson and Merriam while Sweitzer tops Carey by a wide margin. A Democratic candidate Max Heidhemier ran on a “free beer, no work” platform with modest support.
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Chicago
Wiliam Hale Thompson
Robert M. Sweitzer
Thompson
Sweitzer
Henry Olson
Olson
Charles E. Merriam
Thomas Carey
Max Heidhemier
Burgominster
City election report shows mixed turnout and party shifts
Merriam a University professor in charge of American propaganda in Rome during the war and a former alderman failed to win. Mayor Thompson secured a majority of women voters as well as men, while opponents sought women’s support. Fewer than half the voters went to the polls.
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Merriam
Rome
Thompson
Denial of Wild Report on 332nd Infantry in Italy
Brig. Gen. Charles G. Treat in a Rome cablegram to Secretary Baker denies claims about conditions in the 332nd Infantry in Italy. He states the regiment is in good physical condition, well equipped, with no serious food shortages, and few summary court martials. He specifically refutes accusations of officer intoxication and reports that horsemeat was not served.
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Washington
332Nd
Italy
Charles G. Treat
Rome
Baker
Pershing
Treat
Bid For Supplying Fuel Oil Are Asked
Washington Feb 26 Bids for supplying 31 209 829 barrels of fuel oil to ships of the American merchant marine for the 12 months beginning March 1 have been invited by John H Rossiter director of the shipping boards bureau of operations. Previously oil was purchased by private companies operating the vessels for the board but by inviting bulk bids Rossiter believes much lower prices can be obtained. He announced that with proper bundling facilities and price concessions oil burning American ships could be operated as an economic advantage over coal burning foreign craft.
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Washington
John H. Rossiter
The
Shipping Board
Bureau of Operations
Ma Rossiter
Iowa Man To Prison For Assault and Perjury
Ern est Rathbun was sent to Anamosa reformatory to begin a life term for criminal assault and a concurrent ten year sentence for perjury. The Ida county grand jury probes Rathbun’s pardon by Governor Harding, granted before any time served, after his guilty plea on perjury.
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Ida Grove
Iowa
Ernest Rathbun
Anasmosa Reformatory
Idi County
W. N. Harding
Rathbun
Albert
Flight makes first Grand Canyon overflight
Arla February 26 reports the first airplane flight over the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was completed yesterday by lieutenants R. O. Searles and EL DL, from a De Havilland bomber. The flight occurred at an altitude around 14 000 feet.
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Grand Canyon
Kingman
Arla
Fiest
Colorado
R. O. Searles
EL DL
Joney
DeHaviland
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Paris Cable
Panama Canal Zone
Dry Leader
John A. Thompson
Act Administration
Democrat
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