French Troops Advance into Baden After Rhine Crossing
Paris reports France seized territory beyond the Rhine in Baden as retaliation for Germany’s interference with international trains from Paris to Prague and the Near East. French infantry and cavalry crossed the Strassburg bridge to occupy Appenweiler and Offenburg between Karlsruhe and Basle, expanding occupation beyond the Rhine frontier. An ultimatum followed, demanding an end to traffic interference within 24 hours or a new advance into southern German territory could occur. The move signals continued pressure on Germany and hints at broader aims along the Franco German front.
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Mellon opposes German credit bill in Senate letter
Secretary Mellon told Senate Finance Chair McCumber he opposes the Bursum bill to establish a one billion dollar German credit to buy foodstuffs in the United States. He said it contravenes Treasury policy that foreign governments seeking financing should appeal to investors, not to government aid. Proteau's Barber Shop, Agency for Bessemer Steam Laundry.
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Great Britain Accepts America's Debt Terms
London reports that Britain has accepted the American terms for debt repayment after Premier Bonar Law and cabinet were briefed by Stanley Baldwin. The total U S debt to Britain stood at about 4.75 billion dollars as of November 15 with principal and interest allocations outlined. The plan proposes retroactive 4 1 4 percent interest from 1917, ten year 1 2 percent, then 3 4 percent for another decade, stepping to 3 4 percent until debt equals.
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Railroads Ordered to Resume Interchangeable Mileage Book Sales
The interstate commerce commission ordered most class one railroads and several smaller systems to restart sales of interchangeable mileage books, valid for 2,500 miles, at a 20 percent cut from normal passenger rates. Some small lines were exempt due to finances, and sales must begin March 15.
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Stinnes Flees to Dodge Jail in Berlin Escape
Berlin reports Hugo Stinnes the noted German industrialist admitted leaving the Ruhr area to avoid possible French arrest. He spent a vacation at Oberhof playing golf while fears of capture persisted. Bill Passed in Washington sets up rural credits departments in twelve federal districts, each with $5 million capital, $60 million total initial funding, and option to double later.
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Britain to Pay U S 23 Million First Installment Debt Plan
The American debt funding commission disclosed Britain’s funding terms for repaying the United States on the debt. The first annual installment is set at 23 million dollars with annual increases, the total principal debt to be refinanced reaching over 4.1 billion dollars by year sixty two. The plan lowers the interest rate from 5 to 4 percent, reducing the overall debt burden by about 200 million dollars.
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Germany Faces Hardship as Ruhr Occupation Persists
Berlin reports no greater internal strife than the Ruhr occupation and the blockade, but poverty tightens daily. The nation faces growing pressure for a settlement, even if it costs political pride, as the pinch reaches households.
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Ruhr
French Move Coal Trains Reported Plan Rail Route
The French were reported to plan a military rail route from the Ruhr valley through occupied areas to move coal into France. An open line between Luenen and Dusseldorf was established, heavily guarded and supported by the military, as the first step toward the objective.
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France will not annex Ruhr says Premier Poincare
Paris report states Premier Poincare told American correspondents France does not seek Ruhr annexation for Lorraine fuel. He affirmed the French army will stay to ensure Germany meets reparations under the Versailles treaty.
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Germany Recruiting Army in Holland Headlines
The Hague reports large numbers of volunteers joining the German army and deserters being pressed back into service. Reliable evidence from February 9 indicates Germany is expanding recruitment and forcing former deserters to enlist.
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Tidal Wave Death Toll and Damage Reported in Hawaii
Honolulu reports the tidal waves across the Hawaiian group causing 10 to 12 deaths in Hilo and extensive damage on Maui. Property losses are estimated at 110,000 in Hilo and between 1.0 and 1.5 million on Maui. Guam and Samoa report no damage. The surge reached ten feet at Honolulu and Kauai with no damage noted.
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Officials Head for South
Washington February 5 President and Mrs Harding will lead an official exodus from Washington when Congress adjourns. They plan to depart for Florida on March 5 Attorney General Daugherty still convalescent from a nervous breakdown will probably join them Secretary Weeks also plans to go to Florida Several members of Congress will sail to the south to observe naval battle practice.
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Rail operation losses near two billion, Davis report says
Washington reports that wartime rail operation losses and postwar settlements will total about 1.8 billion dollars. The figure comes from a Davis report on railroad costs and earnings, transmitted to Congress by President Harding.
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Turks Quit Peace Parley at Lausanne in Dispute over Treaty
The Near East peace conference ended at 7:40 Sunday night as Ismet Pasha refused to sign the draft in full. Turks would accept about 80 percent, asking that remaining economic liberty clauses for Purkey be postponed. Allies refused.
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REFUSE FOOD TO TROOPS IN MEMEL
Workmen in Memel halted a detail of French soldiers from the French fleet in the harbor and forced them to return provisions they had bought in the market. The soldiers were sent back to the ships empty handed.
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France Backs Turks at Lausanne Talks
At the Near East conference in Lausanne on February 9, France announced it would stay in the talks with the Turks as long as negotiations held promise. The British accused this move of violating the prior agreement that all sides would leave Lausanne at week’s end if the Turks did not sign.
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House Amends Revenue Bill in Emergency Attentment
Washington notes the House passed bills to adjust revenue, tariff and federal reserve provisions. The revenue act aims to curb tax evasion on securities profits through exchanges and extends filing deadlines for refunds for investor taxpayers whose 1917 returns were not audited within the statutory period.
Plans to seize Berlin spark Europe tension
Washington dispatches from German sources report France plans to take over the Berlin government and occupy all of Germany if the Ruhr occupation falls. The claim notes Premier Poincare and experts have outlined steps to subjugate Germany, reflecting continued European upheaval amid postwar turmoil.
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Mexican Tadip Red Streetcar Clash Rocks Mexico City
In Mexico City a fatal streetcar clash between soldiers and Red strikers near the labor headquarters in Uruguay street left fourteen dead and about fifty wounded. Troops and mounted police captured many radicals as about 17,000 workers supported the strike affecting Ericsson, iron works, and various factories. Further unrest looms despite arrests and government measures.
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French seize coal in Ruhr to feed France
Paris dictates that state mines in the Ruhr supply coal to France at once. Hibernia mine officials arrested and expelled after refusal. In Beuthen Silesia an explosion entombs six hundred miners, 100 rescued, 83 bodies recovered from surface.
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Two Bandits Captured After Virginia Army Payroll Theft
Newport News Va February 9 Corporals John S Wood and James S Klarvey of Langley field identified as the bandits escaped with four thousand dollars in payroll funds then were captured by a posse about twenty miles from here The men were identified by Captain Norm D Cota chief finance officer of the field who from whom they seized the payroll as he stepped from the First National Bank The capture followed a methodical holdup with the guard bound gagged and tied to trees near Big Bethel after a chase involving an automobile and scouting planes and bloodhound posses The four accompanying enlisted men were found alive after five hours and the attackers were driven toward Langley field by the automobile used in the theft
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Taxes Pain Collectives for Tus Exceed Treasury Estimate
Despite low spirits in business, collectives for Tus have totaled 2,247,187,000 for the twelve months, surpassing treasury projections but well below last year. The decline in receipts is largely blamed on changes in the revenue law.
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Munich Faces Fascist Upheaval Ends in Ministerial Resignation
Munich reports 180000 Fascisti in control for two days as the Bavarian government admits failure to curb the rising movement. Interior Minister Schweyer resigns amid order chaos. Americans warned to leave Munich. Daly's cigars advertised locally.
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