Dalmatia Standoff Deepens at Peace Conference Front
Paris dispatch reports unconfirmed fighting between Italians and Jugo-Slavs over Dalmatian borders. Italy accuses Servian mobilization while urging conference action. Frontier closure from Tarvis to Fiume cited, with fears of broader conflict and calls for economic pressure to deter further aggression.
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Bomb Explosion Kills Child in Chicago Apartment
In Chicago on February 28 a bomb in a south side apartment hallway killed six year old Ernestine Bills and injured more than twenty other tenants. Police consider the blast a possible protest against black occupants, while janitor Charles Thomas disputes the motive stating nearby white buildings house white residents. The explosion shattered windows two blocks away and the girl died after hospital transport.
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Long Island Burglars Sought by Armed Citizens
Armed civilians and police scour Long Island for three burglars after they murdered Mrs. Julia Wilkins and assaulted her husband Dr. Walter Wilkins during a summer home robbery in Long Beach. The couple returned from New York when attacked. Mrs. Wilkins died from a fractured skull as intruders fled in an automobile.
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New York
Filibuster May Hold Up Loan Measure
Washington reports indicate a possible Senate filibuster threat delaying the victory loan bill authorizing up to 7 billion in short term notes. President Wilson insists on no immediate extra session, while Republicans press for debate on key measures including army navy and sundry civil bills as finance plans loom.
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Execution of John Snowden under heavy guard in Annapolis
In Annapolis Maryland February 25 military guards with machine guns positioned inside and outside the jail and infantry with fixed bayonets surrounded the Annapolis jail yard as John Snowden a Negro who killed Mrs Lottie Mas Brandon in 1917 was hanged at 6:57 AM. He mounted the scaffold singing a hymn and said he would meet Marshal Carter in heaven amid threats of demonstration and mob action.
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Danish Cabinet Split Over War Loan Refusal
Premier C. T. Zahle resigns as the Danish cabinet dissolves after the upper house refuses to sanction a 3 million dollar national loan. The parliament’s upper chamber is described as the only body remaining intact through the war.
Danish cabinet survives stormy days of war
Copenhagen February 28 1920 Denmark’s government remains intact as T. Zaehle withdraws from a national loan vote. The cabinet faces stricter anti smuggling stance toward Germany while Bolshevism is restrained by Zahle. Dr. Christensen seen as likely successor with Liberal Conservative support.
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President and Third Term Discussed in Washington
Washington February 28 The Democratic national committee gathered for luncheon with President Wilson to discuss whether to permit his name for a third term and to weigh public sentiment on the league of nations. Homer Cummings named chairman as debate centered on Wilson’s candidacy and the nation’s wartime achievement. Taft to Speak at Met Opera House League Meeting in New York February 28 Former President William Howard Taft accepted an invitation to address the league of nations meeting at the Metropolitan Opera House, aiming to show the nonpartisan character of the effort. He will speak Tuesday night though currently in the south.
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Democratic National Committee
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League of Nations
Taft
New York
William Howard Taft
Metropolitan Opera House
Herbert 3. Houston
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Houston
9000 Troops Arrive Today in New York From Atlantic Voyage
New York reports 9,000 troops arriving aboard the Aquitania Maui and Rochambeau after a stormy Atlantic crossing. The Aquitania carried 5,592 soldiers, the Maui 3,291, and the Rochambeau 1,225. Earlier Newport Rhode Island saw the battleship Virginia enter port after a 16 day Brest voyage, with soldiers affected by seasickness and fatigue.
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Counter Revolution Sweeps Central Germany Report
Berlin reports a counter revolt sweeping middle Germany with extensive property destruction. Düsseldorf sees a new uprising as syndicalists arrest and release former soldiers and workers council leaders. Aschaffenburg soviet proclaims siege while Saxony halts work nationwide.
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Lodge wars over League of Nations immigration in Paris draft
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts warned that the Paris league constitution would extend its power to U S immigration policies and threaten American sovereignty. He argued the United States should retain its Monroe doctrine and avoid entangling alliances while urging immediate peace with Germany. He criticized the draft as ambiguous and predictive of quarrels over articles within a year.
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Large Part of 27th Division Sails From Brest
The War Department announced that a large part of the 26th division, largely composed of New York troops, sailed from Brest aboard the Leviathan on February 26, as reported from Washington.
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Relinquishment of Roads Proposed by Federal Rail Control
Washington officials state President Wilson opposes sudden relinquishment of railroads from federal control. Director General of Railways Walker TD announced this afternoon.
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Presie Wilson
Walker TD
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President Wilson to Sign Bills Next Tuesday at Noon
President Wilson will go to the Capitol to sign any bills deemed necessary before the present session ends at noon next Tuesday. He plans to return after the session concludes to oversee the process and ensure vital measures take effect.
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President to visit newborn grandson and address Congress
Washington February 25 President will travel after Congress ends to Europe. He plans to sign necessary bills and later heads to Philadelphia for a one hour and a half visit with his daughter Mrs Francis G Sayre and to meet his fourth grandson born February 25. The trip includes an address at the Metropolitan Opera House on the League of Nations before sailing at daybreak.
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Nightgown strike quoted as suffragette tactic
Boston. February 28. The Nightgown strike, led by Elsie Fil of Norwalk, is the latest tactic of militant suffragettes jailed for protesting President Wilson. Activists refuse fines, wear nightgowns to remain in prison garb, and vow to avoid their own clothes. They expect Sheriff Killihier to keep them confined while in the nightwear. The walkout halted when nighties were donned and meals resumed after yesterday.
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General Pershing Cleared of Insubordination Claim
Washington news reports General Pershing was found not guilty of insubordination in relation to a charge by Representative Royal C. Johnson. The reference concerned an order directing court martial cases to be sent to the judge advocate general in France, not Washington, which records show Pershing followed.
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Gillett Wins Speakership Beating Illinois Candidate
Washington reports Frederick H. Gillett of Springfield Massachusetts won the Republican caucus vote for speaker of the next Congress with strong New England and Midwest support. Gillett led with 138 against 69 for Campbell of Kansas and others, a result kept secret by some members. The caucus adopted his plan for committee selection by popular caucus membership, a victory for seniority aligned champions. Joseph G. Rogers of Philadelphia was named sergeant at arms and William Tyler Page of Maryland nominated clerk, with Frank W. Collier of Wisconsin slated for postmaster. Mann will relinquish floor leadership after losing the speaker bid, with Fordney and Good expected to handle key committees.
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Blizzard storms hamper traffic across four states
A severe showstorm sweeping Nebraska Utah Colorado and New Mexico threatens rail and wire communication. Weather officials expect the storm to weaken and spend its force by the time it reaches Illinois Chicago as of February.
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Washington Weather Forecast Signals Snow Likely
Washington forecasts heavy westernPenn rainfall tonight likely turning to snow as a cold wave approaches. Much colder Saturday with freezing temperatures by night and strong winds expected statewide through the weekend.
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