War Session Adjourns Sin Die Amid Dramatic Senate Scenes
Washington March 4 The sixty fifth Congress adjourned at noon with a dramatic end as the Senate debated demobilizing all American troops within thirty days. A 12 hour filibuster blocked the general deficiency bill and four other key measures while Senator Sheramz cleared the floor to allow a clerical bill. Senator Lewis sought a league of nations endorsement but was blocked.
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Wilful Legislators Fail to Pass Bills by Filibuster
Washington news reports reveal administration leaders conceding defeat as a three senator filibuster stalls key measures. Senate floor battles persist with Sherman and La Follette speaking as President Wilson arrives to review bills. The House clears its calendar of major items including the Irish resolution.
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Fist Fight In House Over National Security Debate
Washington lawmakers clashed in the early hours as Chairman Flood Walsh Baer and the assistant sergeant at arms exchanged blows during a heated exchange over the National Security League. Speaker Clark tolled the gavel a flurry of strikes followed by Walsh apologizing.
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Harbor Strike Ties Up New York Port On March 4
New York, March 4. The port was completely shut by a strike of harbor workers for the second time this year. Sixteen thousand quit at six this morning, with 54,000 longshoremen and freight handlers threatening to strike in sympathy if outside crews run boats. If the walkout spreads, up to 100,000 may lose work in port trades. The 16,000 belong to seven unions demanding an eight hour day. The Hudson tube into the city was crowded, and police guarded stations as thousands of commuters were stranded on Staten Island. Government troops and hospital ships kept harbor crews running only on certain routes. Acting Mayor Moran handled city policy in Mayor Hylan's absence. The strike followed a deadlock in negotiations between boat owners and workers.
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Plans for reception of German envoys at Versailles
Royal Allied council plans a three member committee to confer with German delegates in Versailles. A financial commission will apportion debts and currency for new states. Marshal Foch outlines demobilization and Allied occupation limits in Germany. Lloyd George to lead British commission. Wilson rumored to relocate. Czech border talks advance as Passau to Munich mobilizations surge.
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Germans to sign preliminary peace at Versailles
Paris March 4 German peace envoys will be received at Versailles for the signing of the preliminary treaty after a week of terms recital. A three member sub committee from Britain the United States and France may handle talks with the Germans. The state of public feeling in Paris will decide whether the envoys stay in Paris or are housed in a suburb. A super commission to map frontiers for the big five powers Britain the United States France Italy and Japan will also report on frontier issues and world commerce.
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Rainbow Division Sail for Home Aims to Boost Victory Drive
Washington March 4 The sailing for home of the 42nd Rainbow Division has been advanced ten days to allow arrival by August 26 to cooperate in stimulating interest in the Victory loan drive. Announcement came from the Treasury Department after Secretary Baker requested the move.
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New Senate Refuses To Ratify Peace Treaty
Washington March 4 President Wilson faces his first Senate crisis of the sixty sixth Congress as 37 Republicans pledge to oppose the peace treaty in its present form. Senators Fall Elkins Kenyon Jones Lodge followers rally opposition, bringing the count to 41. A 35 vote would reject the treaty and its proposed world constitution.
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Last Minute Plans to Ease Unemployment Fears
Washington report outlines five government steps to ease unemployment and aid industry during reconstruction. Roger Babson, spokesman for cooperating agencies, disclosed plans at the governors and mayors conference. Massachusetts towns shift toward wet by successive town meetings. Bedford Gardner Hopkinton Orange Natick Cohasset vote wetlands. Norwell granted license by two votes.
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General Strike and Armed Clash Rock Sparta and Independents
A general strike by 500000 workers takes effect tomorrow amid rumors that Sparta cides and independents command 30000 armed men. Shots are exchanged in a clash between troops and strikers as tensions rise across the city.
Radical politicians forecast forthcoming revolution in Germany
Copenhagen reports German radical politicians talk of a forthcoming revolution in which extremists will proclaim a proletariat republic late March. Freiheit says Germany is on the threshold of a new revolt that could strengthen or end the existing work. Red Flag calls for peace with Soviet Russia and urges workers to stay in factories. Vorwaerts counsels opposing a general strike while socializing plants is debated.
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Western Pennsylvania Weather Forecast Threatens Snow Shortly
Washington forecast for March 4 calls for threatening conditions with probable rain changing to snow late tonight or Wednesday. Colder temperatures expected, especially in the northern portion tonight, with an overall unsettled pattern through Wednesday.
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