Wilson Opposes Treaty Reservations on Article Ten
President Wilson reiterates opposition to any peace treaty reservations that would weaken Article Ten or the league covenant. He writes Senator Hitchcock that most proposed reservations amount to nullifications and warns there can be no compromise, stressing the moral obligation and the need to preserve a tribunal of opinion for international disputes. The letter defends the covenant as essential to peace and justice and to meeting soldiers with honor.
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Idaho
Newberry EpiStles Entered In Newbury Case
In Grand Rapids March 5 the Newberry trial defense introduced numerous letters and telegrams between candidate Truman H. Newberry and campaign manager Paul King. The government had earlier put these into the record. King, still under cross examination, explained unclear references. The defense argues the correspondence shows no criminal intent or plot to violate election laws. The government countered that the letters show close contact with the campaign and guidance on public questions and better office management to prevent postage waste.
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Council Quorum Lapse Delays City Business
City council failed to meet quorum delaying all important business until the next regular meeting. Mayor Eldridge and councilmen Breckenridge and Russell were present informally as McMartin remained in Washington and Channel was out of town on business due to a relative's death.
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Coal Strikes Hit Cafes
Paris reports coal strikes in Pas de Calais force cafes and restaurants to close at 10 p m and theaters at 11 p m The subway will suspend service at 11 p m disrupting nightlife and transportation in the area The Associated Press notes the broad impact on city life as imports and services face curtailment under the coal stoppage.
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Nitti to Change Cabinet in Italian Government
Paris dispatch reports Premier Nitti will reshuffle the Italian cabinet due to internal policy differences. No further details on which ministers or reforms are provided.
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Bolshevik Advance Halted as Finland Opens Peace Talks
Helsinki reports Bolshevik forces have halted their Karelia front advance on the condition that Finland begins peace negotiations. The move reflects shifting wartime dynamics in the region as talks loom.
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Colonel Harris Passes in New York
Colonel Henry L Harris United States Army retired died in New York on March 8 age 74. He graduated from West Point in 1869 and served in the U.S. Army through the Civil War and beyond, noted for his long military career and leadership.
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Marchers deny an attack upon hall
In Montesano Washington March 8 testimony opened in the murder trial of ten Industrial Workers of the World members linked to the armistice day Parson Hall killings near Centralia. Witnesses including Eugene Phitzer testified no uniformed men broke ranks until after shots rang out. Phitzer described returning to the hall door and being wounded by a volley as he entered.
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Traffic census results for week near Twin Falls
Traffic census figures for the week ending Sunday night show totals from a point one quarter mile east of Twin Falls city limits. The report lists counts by vehicle type including roadsters touring cars motor trucks bicycles and various drawn and freight units with a grand total of passengers 5867 and loaded freight trucks 59.
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General Brush Dies in Baltimore at 71
Brigadier General Daniel N. Brush U S A retired died in Baltimore on March 8 aged 71 He served under Custer in the Indian wars and commanded troops in the Spanish American and Philippine campaigns He graduated from West Point in 1867
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Mystery surrounds death of Chicago couple
In Chicago on March 8,, Clifford Bleyer head of the Bleyer Advertising agency and Ruth Randall, 30, a divorced woman, were found dead tonight. A revolver lay between the bodies. Randall was shot in the left temple and Bleyer in the right temple. Bleyer, married with two children, had been away from home since Saturday. Police weigh suicide pact versus murder and self-inflicted death.
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Auto Exhibit Space Draws Heavy Demand in Twin Falls
The Chronicle Automobile Show planning progresses with a May show date possible. Local dealers will have first dibs on space via a drawing before March 20, outsiders allotted by application order. Registrations and blanks are available at The Chronicle office.
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Nebraska Attorney General to Aid Prohibitionists
Lincoln March 8 State's Attorney General Clarence A Davis said he wired Charles Evans Hughes of New York to join in a brief opposing attacks on the federal prohibition amendment The move aligns Nebraska with prohibition advocates as the nation debates the amendment’s validity and scope.
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West Virginia Solons Tackle Suffrage Deadlock
Senator J A Bloch from California races to Charleston to vote on the suffrage amendment as West Virginia Senate remains tied. Party managers arrange transport by air or special train to ensure timely arrival, with plans for a waiting airplane if he travels by air.
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Atlantic gale adds to shipping losses in Atlantic passage
A New York report details heavy marine losses from week long gales along the north Atlantic coast. The tanker Cubadist, overdue from Matanzas to Baltimore, failed to answer wireless calls. Eva B. Douglass abandoned 180 miles east of Cape May. Guilford abandoned off Nantucket. Acushnet attempting tow. Lake Ellithorpe near Sable Island with propeller broken. Cape Breton wrecked at Scutari island. Wisconsin Bridge disabled at sea near Halifax tow.
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Douglas Freed From Embezzlement Charge
Judge O P Duvall indicated he would dismiss the embezzlement charge against R. Douglas, local manager of Citizens Electric, aligned with Capital Electric of Salt Lake City. The case arose after R Douglas sued H L Kinney for slander. the company alleged Douglas used funds personally. A prior embezzlement charge was also dismissed.
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Nation action for Alaska eyed by Senate request
The Senate adopted a resolution today requesting the interior secretary to report on steps the nation is taking for Alaska. The Associated Press reports from Washington that the action aims to detail federal measures and plans affecting Alaska amid ongoing policy discussions.
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Pact Debate Narrowed by Consent in Senate
Washington March 8 Senate limited its treaty debate to core issues by consent four GOP reservations were adopted and talks toward a compromise on article one were pressed. The president’s stance against weakening the treaty drew mixed readings as Democrats pursued a bipartisan path toward ratification. Leaders warned the final pull could be the hardest, with Lodge Hitchcock and Borah differing on the path and prospects.
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