Legion caucus defeats bonus plan in surprise vote
At the three day national caucus in St. Louis the American Legion refused a six month pay bonus for draftees, voting overwhelmingly to oppose it. Delegates urged immediate congress action against I W W socialists aliens who evaded service and pardoned conscientious objectors. Resolutions called for deportations, federal aid for veteran employment, and stricter use of the uniform by peddlers. Chicago as regional headquarters was briefly debated but not acted on. A temporary constitution set eligibility for all veterans. admission fee $2, state dues 25 cents.
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American Legion
National Caucus
Congress
War Department
Legion
Chicago
Organization Committee
Minneapolis
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
National Guard
Regular Army
Resolutions Committee
German Delegation Demands Change In Peace Terms
The allied powers refuse to discuss terms further. Clemenceau replies that the peace treaty terms cannot be opened by Germany. German plenipotentiaries submit notes seeking changes and a league proposal. Berlin reports say Germany objects to the treaty as too harsh and proposes a right based peace. Mourning proclaimed in Germany amid political unrest and possible shift to socialist leadership. The Four discussed handling of Germany if it refuses to sign, with expectations that Germany will ultimately sign.
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Premier Clemenceau
Germany
Berlin
Paris
Clemenceau
Count von Prockdorff-Rantzau
League of Nations
Ebert
Council of Four
Germany's Ebert appeals for peace of right at Versailles
Berlin reports President Ebert issues proclamation to the German people denouncing Allied terms as a violation of promises made at Nov. as unworkable and dangerous. He pledges a peace of right on a lasting basis and urges national unity to preserve German liberty and labor.
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Berlin
Germany
Versailles
Ebert
Europe
Charity for Humanity Defects Builds Self Esteem
A reflection argues that acknowledging human flaws without mercy fosters self esteem. It links generous critique to personal dignity and social resilience, suggesting kindness in judgment strengthens communal bonds and individual worth.
Count Von Reventlow Urges German Restraint Toward Americans
Berlin editorial quotes Count von Reventlow advising Germans not to rail at President Wilson or Americans. He notes Wilson’s role and warns that angry speeches would harm Germany. Minister Giesberts cites Wilson as deceiving the world and discusses a perceived mislead about national Bolshevism.
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Count von Reventlow
Associated Press
Berlin
Tages Zeitung
Wilson
Giesberts
Versailles
Railroad Problem To Get Attention Early
Senator Cummins of Iowa said he will push early consideration of the railroad problem in the next Congress. He insisted on immediate emergency financial legislation for the railroad administration, predicting a need for about a billion dollars rather than the $750 million proposed previously. Cummins and Director General Hines agreed on the fundamentals of railroad administration.
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Senator Cumming
Iowa
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Railroad Administration
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