Japanese premier fights League terms and reforms
Tokyo reports Premier Hara says Japan cannot join the League of Nations without constitutional changes. In Washington, President Wilson defense of internationalism noted while some attendees say he will retire after his current term. Senator Knox attacks the League as unconstitutional and favors a new world order preserving the Monroe Doctrine.
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Honolulu
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Hara
League of Nations
Washington
White House
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Lodge
League
Philander C. Knox
Pennsylvania
Senate
World Organization
America
President to Meet Irish Delegation in Washington
President Wilson promised to meet a delegation from the Philadelphia Irish race convention seeking self domination for Ireland. The Irish spokesmen intended to present a resolution to the President but found his time fully booked.
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Washington
Wilson
Philadelphia
Ireland
Pretty Girls Helped Sinn Fein Leader Escape Prison
Paris reports reveal Edward Devalera a Sinn Fein leader escaped Lincoln prison in England February 34d. Gaelic song, a duplicate key, and flirtatious women distracted guards while they opened gates. Devalera, born in New York City, has led Sinn Fein activities.
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Edward Devalera
Lincoln
England
Devalera
New York City
Sinn Feiner
Ireland
Next of kin may be a close relative warning
A terse legal notice hints that the closest surviving kin may be a near relative for probate or inheritance matters, stressing potential claims and duties without sensational detail. The brief advises contacting the issuing office for clarifications and next steps in resolving succession.
Bolivia seeks outlet to Pacific via Paris peace talks
Buenos Aires dispatch reports Bolivia preparing a document for the Peace Conference at Paris requesting a water outlet to the Pacific for its commerce. The move follows Bolivia losing access to the sea after its war with Chile and Peru years ago.
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Bolivia
Paris
Pacific Ocean
Chile
Peru
Alaska Money Added in Senate Deficiency Bill
Washington March 1 The Senate appropriation committee reported favorably on the general deficiency appropriation bill passed by the House yesterday The Senate added 100000 dollars for Alaska influenza sufferers and 200000 dollars for additional lighthouse service in Alaska
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Senate
House
Alaska
Republicans Aim for Extra Session Over Victory Loan Bill
Washington reports Senate leaders convened a conference of Republican Senators to decide if coordinated action should press the opposition to force an extra session by opposing the Victory Loan bill authorizing seven billion dollars in new securities. The meeting seeks to gauge Republican sentiment on the Loan Bill.
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Washington
Henry Cabot Lodge
Sophia Wreck Fund To Be Distributed Among Claimants
Federal Judge Neterer appoints Robert A. Tripple of Seattle as trustee for an $8,805 Princess Sophia fund. The money, tied to the vessel's earnings on the last voyage, will be distributed to claimants against Canadian Pacific Company, which surrendered the funds to the court. The court will appoint a commissioner to receive damage claims.
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Neterer
Robert A. Tripple
Princess Sophia
Canadian Pacific Company
Committee backs Bunnell and Roth for Alaska posts
Washington March 1 The Senate Committee on Judiciary reported favorably on the nominations of Judge Charles E. Bunnell and R. F. Roth for reappointment as Judge and District Attorney for the Fourth Division of Alaska.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Charles E. Bunnell
R. F. Roth
Alaska
Tacoma Smelter May Be Forced To Close Plant
Tacoma March 1 On account of the paralysis of the copper industry since the signing of the armistice the big smelter company here announces that receipts have been so reduced that the question has arisen whether it is worth while to continue operations. Effective Saturday the wages will be reduced 12 percent. The big plant distributes a large payroll and should it cease operations even temporarily it will prove a serious blow.
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Tacoma
Troy's Nomination for Collector of Customs Confirmed
United States Senate confirmed the nomination of John W. Troy editor and publisher of the Alaska Daily Empire for Collector of Customs for the District of Alaska with headquarters at Juneau.
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Troy
Washington
United States Senate
John W. Troy
Alaska Daily Empire
District of Alaska
June Au
Americans Demobilizing Rapidly Across Forces
Washington March 1 Gen Peyton C March announced that 1,309,059 soldiers were demobilized including 77,542 officers as American forces begin rapid demobilization after the war.
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Washington
Peyton C
War death toll totals seven million three hundred fifty four thousand
Peyton C March announced the war death toll across all nations at seven million three hundred fifty four thousand. The breakdown lists Germany France England Austria Italy Turkey Belgium Romania Bulgaria America and others, totaling six million five hundred ninety seven thousand, with smaller nations bringing the total to seven million three hundred fifty four thousand.
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Washington
Peyton C
Frubbad
Oscesysthecnesess
Germany
France
England
Austria
Italy
Turkey
Belgium
Rumania
Bulgaria
America
Distinguished service crosses awarded for gallantry
Washington March 1 War Department reports 3918 distinguished service crosses awarded to Americans for gallantry in action. Second Division Regulars receive 664 crosses, First Division Regulars 300, Third Division Regulars 232, New England National Guard 229, and the Rainbow Division 205.
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Washington
War Department
New England National Guard
Rainbow
Assessment Bill For Alaska Signed By The President
President Wilson signed a resolution suspending the legal requirements of assessment work on mining claims in Alaska for 1917 18 19. The action affects miners and claim holders, delaying compliance with annual work requirements. The vote and signing mark a wartime adjustment of mining regulations in Alaska.
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Alaska
Washington
Wilson
Oil leasing bill killed in Senate by La Follette
Obstructionists led by Senator La Follette blocked a vote on the conference report, effectively killing the oil and coal leasing bill after House managers had agreed to it.
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Senate
LA Follette
Washington
House
Shipyard unions plan referendum to end Seattle strike
Dr. Marshall of the Macy Board wires shipyard strike leaders that Henry McBride can call a wage conference. Metal trades unions in Seattle Aberdeen Tacoma and Anacortes are expected to vote quickly to suspend the strike if a coast conference by the Shipping Board or another government agency is arranged to investigate their demands.
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Dr. Marshall
Macy Board Award
Chairman Pier
Henry McBride
Metal Trades
Aberdeen
Tacoma
Anacortes
Shipping Board
Burleson approves wage hike for Pacific Company linemen
San Francisco March 1 Postmaster General Burleson authorizes a wage increase for 2500 Pacific Company linemen working in California and Washington.
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Burleson
Pacific Company
California
Washington
Steamer Dora to be Converted for Fishing Trade
The Dora, a veteran West Coast steamer, was sold to Lars Mikkelson and is undergoing overhaul to become a fishing vessel with passenger quarters. She will return north soon to enter the fishing trade.
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Seattle
Dora
Lars Mikkelson
Germany on edge as revolution looms and cabinet split
London reports Germany faces imminent revolution with Chancellor Scheidmann said to have resigned and ministers likely to follow. Radical Socialists Spartacists and Monarchists seek to exploit chaos. Munich rioting follows Eisner’s assassination. Berlin arms searches underway ahead of Prussian diet meeting. Switzerland notes a 1500 worker strike in Essen triggering broader protests across Erfurt.
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Holland
Germany
Scheidmann
German Republic
RAE Ona
Basel
Switzerland
Essen
Erfurt
Troops occupy Dusseldorf as Spartacan leaders flee
Government forces occupied Dusseldorf on Friday while Spartacan leaders fled the city. The town is now patrolled and reported to be quiet after the occupation.
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Dusseldorf
Copenhagen
Martial law declared in Madrid amid rioting over profiteers
Madrid March 1 martial law was proclaimed after mobs attacked provisions and butcher shops. Troops patrol streets as order slowly returns. Government seized bake shops. Premier Romanese said martial law aims to settle the conditions causing the trouble quickly.
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Madrid
Troopship Sabre nearly capsizes in New York Bay
The Sabre arrived with 2,600 troops, mostly National Army and 92d colored division, who crowded the starboard side to greet relatives on barges. The ship listed 15 degrees and the captain warned he would use the fire hose if men did not move to port. pumps filled ballast tanks to restore balance.
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New York
Sabre
National Army
92D
Splinister Speaks On Old Bachelor Misery Cause
A splinister asserts that an old bachelor is a man who has lost a chance to make one woman miserable for life.
Is Against Admission of Foreigners
Washington March 1 Senator Henry F Ashurst of Arizona argued in the Senate for limits on admitting Russians Greeks Czechs Slovaks Bulgarians and Armenians He warned there can be no free America if free admission of Europeans continues He spoke in support of a bill to Americanize foreigners by abolishing the illiteracy clause
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Washington
Henry F. Ashurst
Arizona
Ing
Senate
America
Confirmation of Palmer Expected Soon
Senate Judiciary Committee ordered unanimously a favorable report on the nomination of A. Mitchell Palmer as Attorney General of the United States. Indications today were that Mr Palmer will be speedily confirmed.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
A. Mitchell Palmer
The
United States
Palmer
Luxury tax repeal passes without record vote
The House approved the resolution repealing the luxury tax clause of the war revenue bill. The clause had imposed a ten percent tax after May first on higher priced wearing apparel and many other articles.
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Washington
House
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