Wilson sails for Paris confident of support for peace plan
President Wilson sails from Hoboken aboard the George Washington with Mrs Wilson and a large party amid cheers. He expresses satisfaction with the general situation and belief that Congress will back the League of Nations project, while warning that those who blocked needed legislation bear responsibility.
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Paris
Ship Po w hattan Lands After Long Atlantic Voyage
Powhattan carries 2,530 Army and 13 Navy men, diverted to Bordeaux due to illness aboard. The vessel finally reaches New York after a rough crossing of the Atlantic.
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New York
Medical Advice via Wireless From Siberia Report
Reports detail wireless medical consultations aboard ships Powhatan and Sierres during an enza outbreak at Bordeaux and on return to sea. Officers and nurses treated influenza victims, with 25 serious cases sent ashore. Four more transports carrying 262 officers and 5,545 enlisted men sail toward New York in mid March, per the War Department.
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Suspects rounded up in Chicago I W W plot
Police and federal agents arrest almost 100 I W W suspects after a night search in Chicago. Chief Garrity says the danger is contained as $20 000 of a $150 000 Norway funded fund for the I W W was used to finance the thwarted bomb plot. A man in charge of the I W W propaganda fund is under surveillance.
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Vice President of Bank Admits Embezzling Large Sum
Chicago March 5 A confession by William Mannon Grissom former vice-President of the Bank of Commerce and Savings of Chicago is said to allege embezzlement of between 100000 and 200000 during 1917. Grissom, arrested in Seattle, reportedly told Assistant State's Attorney Grover Neimeyer he used dummy notes to obtain the funds. The money was said to have been used to back an importing company and a poultry farm.
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Means of rushing food to Czecho-Slovaks discussed
Paris March 5 Herbert Hoover of the food relief commission was consulted by the council on the best means to rush food supplies to Czecho Slovakia. The conference was told conditions are terrible and immediate relief is vital to avert danger of a Bolshevist takeover as the government teeters.
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Paris
Herbert Hoover
Food Relief Commission
Czecho-Slovakia
Two Shots Fired at President Poincare in Paris
Paris dispatch reports two shots fired at President Poincare's official residence in the Champs Elysees. The assailant, later identified as Russian, said he acted to protest Allied intervention in Russia.
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Berlin clashes leave many hurt as rioters clash with troops
Alexander Patzy reports gunfire erupts in Berlin when demonstrators, believed to be fed dress workers, confront government forces. Two Americans attacked, troops respond, more than thirty wounded amid street fighting around the city.
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Alexander Piatzy
Germans Claimed For War Crimes. Leaders Sought
Report says German crimes to eclipse revelations as floor leader race remains unsettled. Republicans seek a worthy aspirant to bear leadership burdens. Mann expected to decline while Nicholas Leneworth may succeed. Names of those responsible for outrages by the Huns are secured and will be demanded by peace conference representatives.
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Democratic Leadership Chaos in 6th Congress Rivalry for Speaker Chair
Washington report says Democrats delay leader announcements as factions vie for Speaker Gillett and Nicholay Lungwo Ohiv ally support against Munn while Republicans debate leadership amid Mann’s possible decline. Champ Clark remains a potential figure with Kitchen signaling intent to stay.
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Three Military Police Killed in General Strike Clash
Berlin reports say three military police died amid a general strike clash between Spartacides and government troops. Fighting halted police stations held by rebels, martial law declared in Berlin area, and several city districts see street battles and looting.
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Tie-Up at New York Port By Strike More Complete Today
New York reports indicate port tie-up deepened as 18 069 mating workers struck, causing dock congestion. Three ferry lines halted, Hudson tube trains increased, and most towing boats idle except strikebreakers. Officials consider mediation and a Washington conference to resolve the harbor walkout amid mayoral action.
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Weather Cast Describes Rain Ending Tonight Then Colder
Forecast says rain turning to a few showers tonight with a sharp drop in temperature. Thursday expected to be fair but continued cold with brisk winds and low highs across the region.
Mitchel Palmer Takes Path as Attorney General
Washington March 1 Mitchell Valmer interim appointee today took the oath of office as attorney general of the United States succeeding Thomas W Gregory who resigned. Chief Justice White administered the oath aboard the George Washington after the interim appointment had been received. Palmer pledged to enforce the laws without passion or prejudice and without fear or favor.
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United States
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Heavy Snow Storm Halts Chicago Traffic
Chicago militia of labor shoveled the city as the season's heaviest snow storm paralyzed streets. Temperatures plunged and visibility fell as trains were halted. sailor Joan J Kneuler died after being struck in front of a train, and lake vessels remained in harbor due to the blizzard conditions.
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Vermont swept by a wet wave in elections
Complete returns from Vermont elections yesterday show a statewide wet wave. Cities Burlington Montpelier White River Junction and St Johnsbury voted wet, along with Barre Railand and St Albans. Many small towns also shifted to wet as women voted, marking a first in some border areas with New Hampshire.
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Fears Over League Delegations Eased by Wilson Message
Paris reports that Allied delegates feel relieved after President Wilson expressed strong support for the league of nations covenant. Delegates anticipate final peace terms for Germany by March 20 and proceed under a crowded Versailles schedule with top priority on naval and territorial clauses.
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