Strike Fate Debated At Portland
Seattle shipyard strike fate to be decided by the Metal Trades Coast convention in Portland. Reeves Aylmore claims coast delegates oppose a coast-wide walkout and may urge calling off strikes or a rank and file vote on resuming work. Federal mediator Dr L C Marshall argues men must return to work to be considered by authorities.
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Metal Trades Coast
Portland
Reeves Aylmore
Boilermakers’ Union
Metal Trades
California
One Day Riot Insurance Costs Discussed in Legislature
Olympia February 22 report that Seattle firms paid $49,000 in riot insurance premiums to Lloyds. House debate featured arguments on a Senate bill allowing fire insurance companies to write these policies.
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Seattle
Lloyds
Senate
Women’s votes pioneer Dr Mary Walker dies at 87
Oswego New York February 22 Dr Mary W Walker lifelong reformer and early suffrage activist died at her farm Bunker Hill six miles from Oswego. Famous for wearing male clothing she championed women’s attire and enfranchisement and served as a Civil War assistant surgeon with rank of first lieutenant and was captured by Confederates until exchanged. Survived by distant relatives.
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Mary W
Bunker Hill
Oswego
Walker
Rome
New York
Syracuse Medical College
University At
Columbus
Ohio
United States
Washington
Polish government recognized by allied powers
Paris February 22 The Polish government led by Premier Paderewski has been formally recognized by the allied powers through the supreme war council, an official announcement said.
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Paderewski
Associated Powers
Supreme War Council
Clemenceau improving after shooting incident in Paris
Premier Clemenceau shows steady progress after being wounded by an assassin. Doctors report a slight fever but say there is no operation planned and he may resume duties if his condition holds. Police investigated Cot tin’s role as the attacker’s companion.
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Clemeneau
Altho Emile Cat
Clemenceau
Po- RP
Cfmtern
America
Hile Arsefant
Cottin
American Isolation to World Role Shaped by War
The piece contrasts the old ideal of American isolation with its end after World War I. It notes President Wilson and millions of Americans, including four million in uniform, helped cut down the isolation tree. It observes Washington’s policy shifting as the U.S. becomes a global power, with the League of Nations as a symbol of change. London report adds that Germany faces revolutions and Spartacist uprisings across several cities.
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Woodrow Wilson
Washington
United States
League of Nations
President Wilson Plans Possible Europe Trip Revisions
President Wilson, aboard the George Washington, may alter his Europe schedule as he plans to return to France around March 5 or 6. The itinerary hinges on Congress regarding the league of nations and pending appropriation bills, but he will not discuss them publicly. A special session decision also depends on domestic situation.
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Wilson
France
Congress
League of Nations
Foreign Relations Committee
House
Sand Pate
Chicago Markets Close for Washington's Birthday Observance
The Chicago Hoard of Thade along with the Stock Exchange and produce markets remained closed today in observance of Washington's Birthday.
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Fett
Thade
Stock Exchange and Produce Marketa
Washington
Acid test of economy put up to the legislature
Olympia February 22. Rep. Bohlke of Seattle pushes repeal of a 0.5 mill levy tied to a $2.5 million capitol building measure. The tax aids timber land sales until the state sells timber lands for capitol funding. He argues selling timber would raise money without taxing taxpayers.
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Bohlke
Seattle
Bohlike
Liebknecht Death Report Says Insanity at Time of Murder
Berlin authorities report the special committee found Karl Liebknecht insane due to long imprisonment when murdered. The finding challenges claims that Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg were killed while attempting to escape, noting instead that the two Spartacist leaders were brutally clubbed to death.
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Knecht
Feporte
Rosa Luxemburg
Plans to Welcome President Wilson Discussed in Boston
Joseph Tumulty, secretary to President Wilson, arrived and conferred with Mayor Peters on Monday's expected welcome. The talks focused on arrangements for the president's visit.
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Ieb
Joseph Tumaulty
Wilson
Peters
Navy Secretary Daniels Talks With President by Wireless
Secretary Daniels used wireless telephone lines aboard the George Washington to speak with President Wilson. The message indicated plans for a reception in Boston upon arrival and noted the ship was about 700 miles offshore at 1 p.m. The total wireless distance covered, including land distance, reached about 1 000 miles.
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Daniels
Wilson
Boston
Bavaria Minister of War Reported to Be Assassinated
Paris dispatch reports Bavarian government officials killed after German press attacks on Eisner regime. The news cites Eisner’s suspected Spartacist sympathy and strained ties with Berlin. Interior Minister Auer War Minister Rosshaupter and Deputy Osel named among the dead.
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Rosshaupter
Timm
Hoffman
Unterlenter
Bavaria
Paris
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Eisner
Zurich
Today
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Kisner
Prussia
Berlin
Osel
Wheat Guarantee Bill Passed By House Vote 276 to 15
The House approved the $2.26 wheat guarantee bill by 276 to 15. It grants the president broad power to buy and sell wheat through any agency, and to control storage transportation and imports and exports.
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Washington
House
Gavaria Chiefs Slain and Revenge Follows in Munich
In Munich, Premier Eisner Interior Minister Auer and Deputy Maria were killed in a gun attack. Auter, an anti campaign figure, was also shot. Eisner and Auer died, guards wounded Count Arco Valley. Reports say Eisner died, two others wounded, and guards tighten security at the Bavarian landtag.
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Eisner
Auer
Maria
Munich
Auter
Goer Eisner
Arco
Landtag
Osel
Civil War Erupts in Munich as Strikes and Riots Roil City
Reports from Copenhagen and Amsterdam say a general strike was proclaimed in Munich at noon and civil war began at 2 p.m. Bells rang, 10 000 workers marched, fighting broke out, shops were looted, rail stations seized, and Spartacan and anarchist factions, aided by armed autos, moved through the streets. War Minister Rosshaupter was wounded and reportedly captured, with a Zurich dispatch later claiming he died.
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Timm
Spartacans
Munich
Friends
Eisner
Autel
Budapest
Amsterdam
Copenhagen
Diet
Zurich
Paris
France Celebrates Washington's Birthday in Paris and Zone
Washington's Birthday was observed across France today with special ceremonies in the American zone and in Paris, reflecting the holiday's public observance by U.S. personnel and locals.
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Paris
Washington
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