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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1919
Page
1
A Paris report outlines a rapidly forming postwar Europe map with western frontiers, the Saar valley, and Alsace Lorraine under consideration. Plans aim to “sterilize” key regions, depriving Germany of war-making power while preserving limited administrative self rule and avoiding broad plebiscites.
Representative Leguardia of New York argues in the house that all two million American soldiers who served in France would support a league of nations to end war forever and oppose partisan efforts to defeat President Wilson's world security plan.
WASHINGTON March 4 Attorney General Memory who retires today has formally announced that he would accompany President Wilson on his return to France He said he was not going as adviser to the President at the peace conference or has been understood in Washington that would represent the government in one or two matters and return in thirty or forty days.
Washington march 4 divisions of the American expeditionary force not scheduled for return home totaled about 225000 men on February 14, per the war department. Regulars plus seven national army divisions were listed, with five divisions already home or en route and seven skeletonized abroad. The largest remaining units include the 82nd, 26th and 37th with 26694, 26619 and 15718 men respectively, while the 85th is the sole depot division scheduled to return this month.
Paris reports the left bank of the Rhine may form an independent German republic. Allies would hold Rhine bridgeheads until indemnities are paid. Reparations are pegged to be completed by 1919 with the rest due over 20 to 30 years. Raw material supplies and early peace conference action are noted pending Wilson’s return.
Washington March 4. Democratic leaders abandoned efforts to secure Senate consideration of the administration bill for reclaiming swamp and waste lands for allotments to discharged soldiers and sailors. They said there was little chance it could be enacted before adjournment. Senator Gronna of North Dakota suggested a relief measure offering a bonus of one year’s pay up to 2400 but knew it could not pass.
Lawton Okla March 4 Second Lieut Walter Wierz pilot and Sergeant Omatead both of Post Field were killed when their aircraft fell and burned beyond recognition. The small type plane crashed near the field taking fire before ground contact. Lieut Wierz home is Los Angeles California.
New York reports plans for President Wilson to share the stage with former President Taft at the Metropolitan Opera House to advocate the league of nations. Wilson arrives at 8:15 p m at Pennsylvania Station and will address a large audience after Taft speaks, with protest pickets and suffrage demonstrations outside. The event precedes Wilson’s departure aboard the George Washington to the peace conference, using wireless link to talk with Washington en route.
In Washington Wilson wraps up public business ahead of departure for New York and Paris. He walks with Mrs Wilson amid crowds, speaks with wounded soldiers, meets officials and new Argentine ambassador Dr Lebreton, and signs key bills including rivers and harbors funds. He travels to New York for an address on the league of nations at the Metropolitan Opera House.
Reuters dispatch from London reports Allied naval losses total 803000 tons with Britain at 550000 tons and Central Powers at 415000 tons. German total 350000 tons excludes huge tonnage surrendered under armistice. Westminster Gazette notes the depth of sacrifice in big ships. Polish ferment grows in Prague as anti Polish demonstrations rise over Teschen district and Czech Slovak claims for Pere conference.
A nostalgic note about an old Almanac hung behind the stove. It claimed to be published by a pill company and offered moon sun rise set tales cures and curious facts. The piece recalls its kitchen reading appeal and relaxed health advice despite questionable science.
Washington march 4 senator linge's resolution states the senate urges not to accept the league of nations proposal as formed for the peace conference at Paris. it calls for directing negotiations with Germany to a prompt peace terms satisfactory to the united states and allied nations before considering a permanent world league.
The Hague March 3 The German legation hosted General Von Lettow Vorbeck for departure to Berlin and the gathering shifted into sympathy for the emperor. A Rotterdam businessman hailed the Kaiser as noble yet unfortunate praising Germany’s past greatness in science and art. Von Lettow Vorbeck opposed such praise saying the German motherland should honor the former army and that men, not fate, shape history.
Francis P. Garvin of New York City was appointed by President Wilson to succeed A. Mitchell Palmer as property custodian and soon to be attorney general. Garvin directed investigations in the alien property custodian's office, helped expose enemy interests in corporations, and had wartime service as a war worker. He is a Yale graduate who earlier practiced law and aided in notable homicide cases.
Seattle Wash March 4 Ship yard workers at Anacortes near Seattle who had struck since January 21 to press higher wages will return to work under the prestrike conditions. The United States Shipping Board authorized reopening. In Seattle 450 sheet metal workers and apprentices who joined the strike returned to shops handling ship yard contracts at the same pay as before the walkout.
Senator Lodge introduces a resolution opposing the proposed league of nations charter and urging immediate peace with Germany. He lists 37 senators backing him, signaling potential resistance to ratification and a push for Charter revision amid ongoing railroad administration funding debate.
Washington March 4 Republican filibuster dominates the final hours of the sixty-fifth Congress as a crowded session continues in both chambers. The Senate delays the general deficiency bill carrying 750 million for the railroad administration while the House concentrates on minor items and the wheat guarantee measure valued at 1 billion. Republicans insist the tactic aims to stall broader legislation rather than the railroad fund, while a push to condemn the League of Nations constitution and seek an early peace treaty raises tensions. Senate leaders prepare votes on army navy and agricultural appropriations, but opposition signals likely failure.
Washington March 4 Republican Leader Mann urged in the House that war would be in vain without steps to prevent future wars. He noted Republicans grumble at the President over the league of nations but resisted entering any pacts that would limit future wars. Democratic members applauded his remarks. Baer of North Dakota challenged Mann on partisanship.
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