Anarchists in Germany Spark Wide Revolution
Feb 26 report from John Graldenz notes Spartacist movement spreading from Berlin to Bavaria and the Ruhr. Riots, uprisings, and Soviet proposals flare as Weimar government faces split between military suppression and recognition of a Soviet republic, with Ebert weighing options for a national policy.
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Rhineland
Ruhr
Weimar
Berlin
Leipsig
Na mi
Saxony
Spartacans
Munich
Congress of Workmen's
Assem
Cily
Reichstag
Ebertia
Bundesrat
Ebert
New Outbreak Reported in Portugal Amid Turmoil
A delayed report from Aid dated Feb 25 indicates a new outbreak in Portugal with Madrid receiving updates. Censorship and government actions loom as parliament faces dissolution rumors while fighting continued in the region.
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Madrid
Leity
Jugal
Danderine Hair Product Promises Quick Dandruff Relief
An advertisement touts Danderine as a hair treatment that quickly removes dandruff and improves hair thickness and luster. It claims visible results within minutes and weeks of use, promising fluffy, wavy hair and a shiny appearance.
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Firat
Little
Bolsheviki Plan Offensive Across Fronts Revealed
London Feb 27 The Bolsheviki allegedly plan a broad offensive from Archangel toward western southern and eastern fronts with Murmansk and Finland spared for defense. Allies reportedly pushed 24 miles on the Murmansk front with heavy Bolshevik casualties. The Red Cross head in Russia cites alleged Bolshevik atrocities including civilians killed and priests mutilated.
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London
Adapatenh
Archangel
Murmansk
Finniah
Red Crows
Russia
Perm
Coast Meeting to Come Says Dr Marshall
The Metal Trades Council cannot order workers back to work and will only recommend a vote by individual unions. Seattle and Tacoma trade chiefs await federal word to move a Washington D C conference to the Coast and a Pacific wage conference approval from the fleet corporation. If Dr Marshall confirms, a joint Seattle Tacoma Aberdeen and Anacortes meeting will vote on returning to work immediately.
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Metal Trades Council
Miller
Seattle
Tacoma Metal Trades Councils
Washington, D. C
Henry McBride
Labor Adjustment Division
Shipping Board
Fleet Corporation
Acto
Tacoma Metal Trades
Capt. Blain
San Francisco
Clyde
America
Charles Plex
Marshall
Pacific
Tacoma
Aberdeen
Anacortes
Ausaplces
Seattle Metal Trades Council
Drr. Marshall
Joint Seasion
Boilermakers Strike at Utah Copper Plant
Boilermakers at the American Smelting plant in Garfield join 1,500 workers who walked out after a pay cut to copper miners. The Magna mill closure at Bingham, Utah, forces the American Smelting operation to shut as ore supplies dwindle. Miners circulated hand bills demanding the closed shop if wage cuts stand.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
American
Garfield
Magna
Utah Copper Company
Bingham
Utah Company
President Outlines League Plans and Mandatories
President explains league intentions and the mandatory system for colonies. He notes Armenia may receive care, warns disarmament relies on good faith, and discusses Britain's votes and Ireland's status. Withdrawal, amendment difficulty, and neutral nation interest are also noted.
German Farmer Convicted in Espionage Case in Spokane
Frank Hink, a wealthy German farmer from Wheeler Washington, was found guilty on two counts of violating the espionage act after a three and a half hour jury deliberation. He faced charges that he hampered the government in conversations last summer and attempted to persuade Peter Dirks, a Russian-German, to surrender fleet papers to avoid military service.
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Spokane
Frank Hinkhouse
Wheeler
Wash
Peter Dirks
Seven Spaniards Ordered Released
In New York on February 27 seven of fourteen Spaniards arrested on suspicion of terrorism were released by Federal Judge Knox on habeas corpus appeals. The remaining seven will argue the writ Thursday as the government considers deportation charges.
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New York
Knox
Arrest of Sgt Guy Empey Near Bolshevik Comment
New York February 27 Sgt Guy Empey was arrested after he called an assault on an corporation counsel a Bolshevik. The lawyer had failed to give Empey's car the right of way. The municipal court discharged Empey.
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New York
Seret
Guy Empey
Asslatant Corporation
Empey
Present Hog Price to Be Maintained
Washington reports the food administration will maintain current hog prices while awaiting the war trade board's decision on lifting the embargo on pork to neutrals and other affected nations. The board's ruling is expected soon.
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Washington
War Trade Board
Food Administration
War Board
Austrians Agree on Coalition Government
Bernes dispatches report a coalition government in Austria is assured after social democrats win a large majority in elections. They have agreed to cooperate with the Christian socialists on the condition that the latter do not oppose union with Germany.
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Berne
Vienna
Social Democrats
Christian Socialists
Germany
Railroad lines promised fair treatment for small carriers
The Railroad Administration announced that going forward all short lines would be entitled to friendly consideration and fair treatment. The statement underscored a commitment to evenhanded policy toward smaller railways amid ongoing regulatory actions.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Armistice Reached Between Poles and Ukrainians
Warsaw reports an armistice concluded last night between Polish and Ukrainian forces, effective from 6 p.m. today. The pact aims to halt hostilities and set conditions for a ceasefire in ongoing conflicts.
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Warsaw
Husband admits killing wife with razor in Kin near area
Emil Karhu 24 a mill worker is in city jail awaiting a first degree murder charge after confessing to police that he killed his wife Alice Karhu with a razor at the Wanamaker home. He said jealousy and fear of separation drove the crime and that he planned to kill himself afterward. He described spying on her, taking the razor from under his pillow, and attacking her as she slept.
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Emil Karhu
Alice
Ernest A. Wanamaker
Karhu
Charlies A. Tennant
Kinnear Park
F. L. Detering
Bailard
Aliee Karhu
Wanamakers
Karliu
Altho Karhu
Ballard
Wanamaker
Altho
Samuel Simondson
W. A. Fuller
London Confronts Labor and Capital in Monied Conference
The first nation wide congress of capital and labor opens at Central Hall London with 800 delegates representing 2 000 000 workers as miners hold parallel talks on strike timing. George Lloyd George to address as a government inquiry plan targets a March 20 report.
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Congress of Capital and Labor
Central Hall
Altho
Tgyem
Investigating Committee
George Lloyd
Capital Labor Congress
Lloyd George
Beliver
Congress
Whitley Councils
63rd Artillery Men Reach U S in Seattle Visit
Maj Shippam commands about 1400 Washington soldiers trained at Fort Worden. Battery B and supply HQ units are Seattle based with over 500 local men. The French staff honored the unit as one of the best artillery groups. A parade souvenir display by Seattle boys is planned for spectators.
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Seattle
Maj. Shippam
Fort Wi
W. M. Shippam
Washington
Transports Bring 5000 Troops Back to U S With 63rd
New York February 27 transports Wilhelmina Caserta and Ulua arrive with nearly 5000 officers and men from the 63rd Coast Artillery and related units. Wilhelmina carries 1711 men including 1378 from Bordeaux convalescent detachments. Caserta ferries 1607 with the 634th Regiment and casual officers. Ulua holds 1180 men including the 17th supply train and 25th field signal battalion.
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Caserta
Ulua
Bordeaux
United States
New York
Pennsylvania
Marseilles
C. C
Washton
Limoges
France
la Cureau
Wilt
Washington State Artilery Corps
Washington State Guard
Fort Worden
Wash
Curtiss Hill
Tascoma
H. BF. Stickney
Ludlow
Vermont
Stickney
Ulita
25Th Field
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