Peace Terms Draft Progress in Paris as Allies Seek German Surrender
Paris reports rapid progress on drafting preliminary peace terms under the armistice. Wilson’s return may seal terms within a fortnight. Key issues include German eastern frontiers and Poland, plus destruction and handover of German naval units and fortifications.
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Haller
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Ministry of Warine
Oldenburg
Thuringen
Ostenfriesland
NAMES NEW CABINET MEMBER
Washington reports President Nilson nominates A Mitchell almer for attorney general. Palmer likely to take office March. date set by Gregory for retirement after recent resignation. No announcement on Palmer as alien property custodian successor. Palmer, a Pennsylvania native.
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A. Mitchellalmer
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Palmer
Gregory
Pennsylvania
Russian Parley Called Off in Paris Conference
Paris dispatch reports Andre Tarlay a French delegate said no talks would continue at the peace conference. He blamed Bolsheviks for failure to meet entente terms and noted allies consider new methods to restore order in Russia and study potential loans.
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Rinces Island
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Russia
Democrats Name Chairman Homer S Cummings to Lead Committee
Homer S Cummings of Connecticut was elected chairman of the National Democratic Committee. The vote included a complete reorganization and an aggressive campaign plan for 1920. Major General Crowder will depart for Cuba to work with the Cuban president and Congress on election law revisions. A deficiency bill was passed as part of the national budget discussions.
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Homer S. Cummings
Connecticut
Washington
Homer §Cummings
National Democratic Mittee
General Crowder
Cuba
Gene Crowder
Fovost
Allies push on Murman front as Bolsheviks suffer losses
Archangel Feb 28. Bolshevik troops tried a counter attack on the Murmansk front but were repulsed with heavy losses. An armored train aided the effort. A Bolshevik plane dropped a bomb near American positions on the Vologda railway north of Archangel. London reports Allied forces advanced over 26 miles on Sunday reaching Soudgozero with heavy Bolshevik casualties. In Perm hundreds were murdered by Bolshevik troops, per Red Cross head.
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Red Cross
Plot to Restore Kaiser in Germany
The Mail's Berlin correspondent reports monarchists in Germany eye an early coup d etat. The old officer class and general staff are said to have gained influence since January 13 and would seize Berlin to overthrow the government and restore the old order, likely triggering civil war and political murders.
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Mail
Berlin
Princess Patricia of Connaught Marries in Westminster Abbey
In Westminster Abbey London Princess Patricia of Connaught married Commander Alexander Ramsay of the Royal Navy. The ceremony drew notable British figures and marked the first royal wedding there in 600 years with a guard of honor from the Princess Pat regiment and seamen of H M S George V.
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George V
Hog price stays at 17 50 a hundred pounds into embargo ruling
Washington officials of the food administration announced the current minimum hog price of 17.50 a hundred pounds would be continued until a decision by President Wilson on existing pork embargoes affecting neutrals and other countries is made.
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Wilson
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Minnesota Senate bans red flags in Nimocks bill passage
The Minnesota senate voted unanimously to approve the Nimocks bill prohibiting displays of red flags or banners symbolizing anarchy. The measure had already cleared the house.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota Senate
House
Banking Curbs Freeze US Russia Exchange Deals
Washington reports the Federal Reserve Board prohibited foreign exchange transactions between the United States and Russia. Britain and France have adopted similar measures.
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Washington
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Great Britain
France
Wilson Hosts League Feast as Washington Debates Nations
President Wilson told foreign affairs committees that without ratification of the League of Nations the world faces despair and grave complications. He outlined Armenia mandates, Monroe Doctrine expansion, immigration limits, and U.S. withdrawal rights, plus conditions on Germany and league amendments during a White House dinner and two hour Q&A. The evening followed his signing of a 6 billion dollar war revenue bill and the dry District of Columbia rider.
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Armenia
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Gillett Named as Speaker in 66th Congress
Washington reports Representative Frederick H. Gillett of Massachusetts won the Republican caucus nomination for speaker of the house in the Sixty-sixth Congress on the first ballot. Final votes were Gillett 138, Mann 69, Campbell 18 with four for Esch and one for Mondell. W Tyler Page of Maryland was named sergeant at arms.
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Frederick H. Gillett
Massachusetts
James R. Mann
Illinois
Philip Campbell
Iansas
Gillett
Mann
Campbell
Representative Esch
Wisconsin
Mondell
Wyoming
W. Tyler Page
Maryland
Fire kills three at Boyle Catholic Home
A March 1 fire at the Boyle Catholic Home for the Aged in Fond du Lac Wisconsin due to an overheated furnace left three residents dead and three seriously burned while nearly twenty others were shocked or exposed. The structure suffered an estimated $100000 in losses. Victims named include John Mathew WS seventy Jennie Bresnahan eighty and Mrs N Wei ner seventy six.
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Boyle Catholic Home
John Mathew WS
Jennie Bresnahan
N. Weiner
Two Officers Killed in Moonshine Raid in Tennessee
In Chattanooga Tennessee on March 1 two police officers died and another was seriously wounded as three youths were jailed at Fort Payne Alabama after a clash with moonshiners. One youth also suffered wounds and was held for investigation.
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Fort Payne
Ala
Yank Flyer Killed in England Coast Crash
London March 1 An American airman Second Lieutenant Lee Cossing was killed instantly when his aircraft nose-dived and crashed on the Hattingtonshire coast during an operation in World War II.
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England
London
Lee Cossing
Haddingtonshire
Beltran Mathieu Named Chilean Ambassador to United States
Senor Don Beltran Mathieu is Chile's new ambassador to the United States. He previously served as first secretary of the embassy here nearly thirty years ago and has held many other high level diplomatic posts since.
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Don Beltran Mathieu
Chile
United States
Wheat Bill Passed and Related Senate Actions
The senate passed the administration wheat price support bill for 1919, authorizing 1 billion dollars, now to conference. An amendment to the cotton futures act aimed at curbing speculation and expanding government exchange control was adopted. The senate also cleared 2.7 billion informal war contracts and favorably reported a 6 billion Victory loan measure. The house sent the oil land leasing conference to the senate, and Hugh C. Wallace of Tacoma was confirmed as ambassador to France.
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Senate
House
Hugh C. Wallace
Tacoma
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France
Wilson Denies Ban On Irish Question
Secretary Tumulty released a White House statement denying on behalf of President Wilson that he told congressional foreign affairs committees Ireland would have no voice at the peace conference. The claim was called a deliberate falsehood and unfounded.
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England
Seventeen Held in Budapest Conspiracy Case
Seventeen people including Maj. Gen. Alexander von Szurmay former minister of national defense and Joseph Szverenyi former minister of commerce are under arrest in Budapest. They face charges of counter revolutionary propaganda. Dr Alexander Wekerle former premier and finance minister is freed due to age.
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Alexander von Szurmay
National Defense
Joseph Szverenyi
Herr Methien
Herr Somich
Alexander Wekerle
Hungary
Clemenceau Returns to Work at Peace Conference
In Paris on February 28 Premier Clemenceau rejoined the peace talks after a sudden entrance stunned attendees. The veteran leader appeared pale but walked in unassisted, received hearty congratulations, and participated briefly before leaving.
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Minnesota Senate kills bill for state woman suffrage amendment
The Minnesota state senate on March 3 defeated a house bill proposing a constitutional amendment to grant state suffrage. The legislature had previously endorsed national suffrage.
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St. Paul, Minn
State Senate
House
Fire damages Boulder surface buildings at Centennial mine
March 1 report from Boulder Colo notes a fire at the Centennial mine of the Big Four Coal Company at Louisville near here. The blaze destroyed surface structures while six men inside were rescued.
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Brave Leader Joshua Leads Israel Into Rest
A historical biblical lesson on Joshua’s call after Moses dies, with God’s renewed land promise and assurance. The text stresses courage, steadfast obedience, and meditation on God's law as prerequisites for prosperity and conquest of the promised land.
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Sacrifice and Faith: Armstrong on True Offering
Samuel Chapman Armstrong asserts that genuine sacrifice is the highest use of self and resources. He argues those who avoid sacrifice are pitiable heathens who know nothing of God, warning readers that true devotion requires giving time strength and means.
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Fragmentary verse excerpt prompts tense quotation debate
A short, incomplete line from an old poem discusses friendship and value. The fragment contrasts loyalty with material cost and self reference, implying a moral about true friendship beyond price or convenience.
Weekly Health Talk endorses Dr Pierce remedies for backache
The article claims backache among women often stems from catarrh in feminine membranes. It promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a natural herb based cure, and notes a trial package offer. It also recommends Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
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MagnificentRoyal Residence Grand Buckingham Palace Staircase
The grand staircase of white marble at Buckingham Palace leads to the state apartments. The magnificent suites house priceless art objects and historical items presented to British monarchs by royal visitors across generations.
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Buckingham Palace
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Remedy
Old home remedy Sage Tea and Sulphur is marketed as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound to restore natural hair color. The ad claims it darkens gray hair evenly with a sponge or brush and results appear after a few applications, offering a glossy look at a small cost.
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To Tease the Tent
At an exposition a woman viewing a large warplane remarked to her husband that it was odd the allies painted targets on their aircraft, highlighting a curious observation about warplane markings.
Garfield Tea Promises Relief From Constipation
Advertisement touts Garfield Tea as a remedy for a constipated habit and claims it promotes better health. The copy emphasizes ease of use and quick relief as its selling points.
No you feel able to take a few letters Miss Pounder
A Birmingham Avenue Herald item narrates a brief witty exchange on letters and gossip. The speaker questions Miss Pounder about taking a few letters while noting concern over exhaustion after a prior telephone conversation. The tone is lightly sardonic.
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