President Wilson Appeals for League Backing at Opera House
In New York on March 5, President Wilson told a large Metropolitan Opera audience that the United States backs the creation of a league of nations and will press for its covenant in Paris. He argued no party may oppose the issue and warned against waning vision among European leaders.
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Paris
League of Nations
Taft
Metropolitan Opera House
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Europe
Mr. Wilson
League
Mr. Taft
Navy Department Faces Cash Shortage After Deficiency Bill Failure
Secretary Daniels said Congress failed to pass the annual navy appropriation and deficiency measures. The outcome threatens manpower and funding, delaying transfers of 1,000 naval reservists to the permanent Navy and risking immediate impact on operations.
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Washington
Daniels
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Department
Plans To Divide Lithuania Stirs Russian Opposition
Paris dispatch notes Augustin Walda mit, head of the Lithuanian peace delegation, met with M. Maklakoff the Russian ambassador to discuss a Polish plan to split Lithuania between Russia and Poland. Russian factions favor a united Russia and oppose the division proposal.
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Paris
Augustin Waldamit
M. Maklakoff
Lithuania
Russia
Poland
Daylight Saving Law Remains In Effect
Washington reports Congress failed to act on daylight saving repeal before adjournment ensuring clocks advance one hour from the last Sunday in March to the first Sunday in October. The nation will follow the existing schedule unless new action alters the law.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson’s Plea for League of Nations Speech
President Wilson urges a united front for the League of Nations, arguing the world seeks justice and that no party should oppose it. He cites Taft’s support, outlines the covenant’s aim to curb intrigue, and warns against isolated action by powerful nations.
No funds voted for railroads in Washington report
March 5 report notes adjournment of Congress without appropriation for railways, leaving about 21 million dollars in limbo. Officials debate financing via private loans or War Finance Corporation support as Director General Hines and Secretary Glass weigh options and potential delays.
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Maine
Ballot Drawn Up For Strikers In Pacific Northwest
Leaders from Tacoma Aberdeen and Seattle shipyard unions met to draft a ballot for a wage conference outcome vote. Anticipation centers on a possible return to work next week at prior wages and conditions after a 40 000 strong strike began in January.
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Workers Will Return To Work In Frisco
In San Francisco on March 6 R I Brotherton special Industrial examiner for the United States Shipping Board expressed belief that conditions idling about 9 000 machinists and other shipyard workers would be removed and men would return to work soon. The idle workers had been dismissed for taking a Saturday half holiday forbidden by government signed agreements and by the San Francisco Iron Trades council Grave Diggers union voted on a compromise wage of 4 25 a day after seeking 4 to 5.
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R. I. Brotherton
United States Shipping Board
San Francisco Iron Trades Council
Grave Diggers’ Union of
Laws That Failed at This Session
Ashington March 5. Legislation that failed included the army appropriation bill for 1.215 billion and a 540000-man force after July 1. A 750 million naval appropriation for a new three year build program urged by President Wilson. An 850 million sundry civil bill including 650 million for the merchant marine. The 27 million annual agricultural appropriation. The 14 million District of Columbia appropriation. A reclamation measure to provide farms for returned soldiers and Slavs and mineral land leasing, with a note of propaganda to overthrow the government.
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Norma Cook Testifies In Murder Trial Of J Nor man Cook
Norma Cook age 18 testifies against her father J Norman Cook in the murder trial of William E Bradway. She says he threatened Bradway and she and her mother met him in Columbus Kansas. Bradway allegedly stabbed fatally after a June 1918 dinner party.
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William E. Bradway
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James C. O'Bren
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Columbus
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Bliss
Brest Exposure From Birdsall Court Martial Trial
A Pershing cablegram released by the war department says criticism of Brest embarkation camp was tied to the court martial of Major Alfred W. Birdsall formerly of the New York Evening Telegram. The message claims newspaper attacks rose after Birdsall’s reprimand and discharge actions and his threat to “get someone at Brest.”
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Washington
Birdsall
Brest
Mann Retires From Race as Floor Leader
Washington March 5 Congress adjourned as parties begin preparing for a possible summer special session. The Republican committee on committees will meet to start its work, while Democrats organize to present a solid front to the majority. No minority leader was named yet.
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Sixty-Sixth Congress
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Northem
Congress Adjourns in Uproar in Washington
The 64th Congress adjourned amid bitter dispute over the League of Nations and a filibuster by Republican senators seeking an immediate extra session. Wilson refused to reconvene before his Paris trip, as the chamber completed a grueling 26 hour session and left a mixed forecast for postwar legislation and party unity.
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Dermnocra
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Boston
League
Sherman Oflinois
la Follette
Wisconsin
Maryland
Governors and Mayors Blitz Congress at White House Meeting
Governors and mayors at a White House labor and business conference criticized Congress for not passing key appropriation measures and for departments failing to cooperate on employment and raw materials. Mayor Ralph of San Francisco led the discussion. a disruption from a self-described Bolshevik interrupted proceedings. A resolution backing a forthcoming victory loan was adopted unanimously as concluding sessions were set for tomorrow.
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Seattle
J. C. Parker
Philadelphia
Baker Faces Army Bill Failure After Adjournment
Washington March 5 Secretary Baker said the army appropriation bill and other military measures failing to pass before adjournment put the war department in a difficult but not serious position. He noted no funds shortage for troops and lamented that the army reorganization bill would extend wartime service for many soldiers.
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Maroh
War Department
Baker
Army Chiefs Inspect Borders And Coast
Secretary Baker plans a three week inspection trip with General March to the Pacific coast and the Mexican border. They will visit Camps Kuster Dodge Funston Lewis Kearney Fort Bliss Pike and Taylor to review camps not inspected during the war.
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Kearney
Fort Bliss
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Taylor
Berlin transport grinds to halt as crowds feared
Associated Press reports Berlin's transit system including surface cars, subways, and elevated trains stopped at 8 pm. Telephone service failed late, cafes and restaurants shut early amid street crowd fears.
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