President to brief Congress on Clemenceau tensions and League stance
President Wilson will host a White House dinner on his return to Washington to privately brief members of the Senate and House Foreign Relations Committees on his difficulties with Premier Clemenceau and other diplomats. He plans to reveal if France may resist ratifying the League of Nations and to urge support for the American idea.
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Boston
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White House
Washington
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France
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League of Nations
Bey
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Congress
Relations With Mexico Exchange Professors At Seattle
An official Mexican embassy announcement details plans to exchange professors between the University of Seattle and the National University of Mexico. Seattle professors will teach English, history, customs, and the evolution of the American Union in Mexico City, while Mexican professors will teach Spanish, history, social evolution, and Mexican costumes at Seattle. Mexican students will take courses at the University of Seattle.
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National University
Seattle College
Washington
United States
Mexico
University of Seattle
National University of Mexico
Mexico City
Seattle
German Boys Were Good Farmers During War
German boys as young as 12 or 13 acted as key farm labor on many households during the war, performing heavy tasks alongside mothers who ran the farms. They tilled, sowed, and mowed, while schoolchildren reclaimed wasteland for food. They also gathered a wide array of items and shipped notable amounts of stones and stinging nettles.
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Washington
Germany
Bureau of Laboristics
Red Cross Signs Bolshevik Aid Pact in Copenhagen
Paris reports an agreement between the American Red Cross and the Bolshevik Red Cross at Copenhagen. The deal provides for the American organization to receive 1,000,000 to help Russian war prisoners in Germany, according to the Stockholm correspondent of Echo de Paris.
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Paris
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Copenhagen
Germany
Stockholm
Echo de Paris
Naval lieutenant dead at 57 in Kemah tragedy
Naval Lieutenant L. L. U. S. N. R. F. died last night in Kemah. A 57 year old mariner, he lived in Portland, Maine. The local tribute notes his long service and reputation in maritime circles.
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L. L
No date set for 26th Division return home
Washington reports speculation on the 26th New England division's homecoming after Representative Fuller cited a Pershing cable hinting at February 20. War department officials say the unit may sail only after convoy assignment, with the 27th division slated for early convoy and March 2 to 4 tonnage. Boston preparations for welcoming the New England troops continue despite March's telegram.
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Boston
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New Haven
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United States
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Swain
Ireland Eyes Linen Trade and Tourist Traffic Rise
Dublin reports Ireland aims to recapture half of America's linen supply and expand wartime mills back to full capacity. The country also targets increased American tourist traffic, with Queenstown pushing to restore calls by mail steamers and boost maritime links.
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United States
Dublin
America
Ireland
Germany
Holland
Queenstown
Seeing New York on One Cent for a Gob Sailor
Oklahoma sailor William H. Scott, penniless with one cent, toured New York sights with Soldiers' and Sailors' Home club chaperones, enjoying breakfast, luncheon, dinner, and a dance before returning to his battleship. Policeman Mike Gerry admits difficulty handling a runaway bull in Brooklyn, ending with a new uniform and medical care.
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New York
William H. Scott
Oklahoma
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home Club
Mike Gerry
Gerry
Brooklyn
Oxford Sets Up on Greek
Oxford University relaxes its long standing Greek requirement as ex soldiers return from the war. A 15 percent rise in chemistry students accompanies a shift away from classics toward sociology with many students missing limbs hobbling to classes on crutches.
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Oxford
England
Oxford University
Blockade Conditions Unchanged in War Trade Board Reply
Washington February 18 The Interstate Commerce Committee pressed for reasons behind license refusals on manufactured articles to neutral neighbors of Germany. The War Trade Board answered politely yet bluntly citing the 26th article of the armistice terms The existing blockade convictions are to remain unchanged.
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Washington
House Interstate Commerce Committee
War Trade Board
Germany
Swiss Strike Pay Law Sets Unemployment Fund Obligation
A forthcoming Swiss law will require employers to provide strike pay. A London factory owner says the rule will force setting aside about $12,000 yearly for the workers unemployment fund, with funds collected and managed by the state.
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London
Switzerland
Niagara Falls Urged as Permanent League Seat
Niagara Falls city council adopts resolution endorsing the city as a permanent seat for the League of Nations for universal peace. The measure requests Niagara Falls authorities in New York to cooperate in efforts to locate the league here.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
Paris
League of Nations
N. Y
Sub Treasury Report Shows Bank Gains in New York
New York February 18 the sub treasury reports a prime net gain of 167000 from banks with a gain of 57000 noted since the prior period.
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Treasury
New York
Atrocity trials to begin soon in Britain
London reports that "atrocity trials" for Germans charged with crimes against humanity at sea will start soon. Rear Admiral Sir Reginald Hall, now MP for Liverpool, outlines a two class system and says that those found guilty will face execution, including the captain of the hospital ship Landovry Castle.
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Reginald Halil
Hall
Sir Reginald
Landovry Castle
Private Refuses Niagara Falls Gazing Court Martial
Private Edward J. Broughan of the spruce division at Camp Devens Massachusetts was court martialed for insubordination after refusing to leave a train at Niagara Falls. He began a four month sentence in the guard house and will forfeit two thirds of his pay during confinement.
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Edward J. Broughan
Spruce Division
Boston
Vancouver
Niagara
Broughan
Stamford Man Attempts Death by Drowning in Canal
Stamford February 18 Michael Drotack of 556 State Street tried to take his own life by jumping into a canal late last night. He was rescued by Joseph Quinn of 32 Meadow Street and William Rooney of 134 Jefferson Street. Family troubles and excessive drinking are cited as factors.
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Meadow Street
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Jefferson Street
American Troops to Guard Berlin Food Supply
Basle reports that American troops will be sent into Berlin to guard the food shipments arriving from the United States. The move aims to secure supplies for the city amid wartime conditions and shortages.
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Basle
Switzerland
Berlin
United States
Potato Wart Warning Signals New U S Outbreak
Washington reports the potato wart disease has reappeared in the United States, confined to about 27 small mining towns in Pennsylvania. Secretary Houston directs urgent action to stamp out the infestation, urging growers buyers inspectors and agents nationwide to monitor. The disease is caused by a parasitic fungus producing warty growths on underground plant parts and can rot tubers or dry down in winter with favorable weather.
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Washington
United States
Houston
Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
Department
Moving Mountain Threatens Welsh Village
A moving mountain near Ebby Vale threatens Victoria village with demolition. The sliding mass, described as irregular and stopping at intervals, has already destroyed 165 houses. Heavy rains accelerated Domen Fawr’s movement, with mounting concern over further damage to nearby communities.
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Cardiff
Victoria
Ebby Vale
Domen Fawr
Charity Begins at Home Reform Debuts Elsewhere
A phrase signals reform movements often start locally and travel outward. The article examines how charitable efforts tied to community roots can spark broader change beyond their origins.
Happenings From A Years Ago In Berlin Hall Fight And City News
A prize fight at Hart's hall Berlin drew over 200 spectators for a $100 purse, ending in a dispute. Local posts and officials are unsettled about a future postmaster. Fences at the Municipal building repeatedly blew down injuring no bones. Apollo lodge K of P meets tonight. Frank B Weeks travels in North Carolina. Haddam man Henry Spencer dislocated his shoulder. Bishops Tierney consecration in Hartford to be attended by Fathers Sheridan McGivney and Walsh. Brownstone ferryboat laid up by ice. cement floor laid at W&B Douglas works. St Aloysius Y M T A initiates 23 members. Fredus Clark of Mansfield Post GA R dies in Haddam. George S Hubbard visits from Montpelier. Washington birthday banquet ticket sales capped by 100. New Y M C A building to open April 1. A Durham sleighing party returns with mishap when linchpin is removed, sending the sleigh driver into the street.
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Bernard Butler
Apollo Lodge
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Frank B. Weeks
North Carolina
Henry Spencer
Haddam
A. N. Sweet
Sheridan
McGivney
Walsh
Tierney
Hartford
Brownstone
W. & B. Douglas
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Mansfield Post
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Montpelier
Taylor
Washington
Hazen
Pease
Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Cold Relief
A vintage ad touts Pape's Cold Compound promising to end grippe misery within hours. It claims rapid relief from nasal congestion discharge sore throat feverishness and sneezing after two to three doses. The product is described as quick effective inexpensive pleasant tasting and requires no substitute.
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Grippe
Poslam Promises Quick Eczema Relief Across Skin Ailments
Poslam pledges fast relief for eczema itch and related skin issues. The ad claims concentrated healing, daily improvement, and broad effectiveness for rashes pimples and scalp scales. It invites free samples from Emergency Laboratories New York City and promotes Poslam Soap medicated with Poslam.
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