Crown Prince Offers to Surrender in War Crisis
Frederick William Hohenzollern, former crown prince of Germany, offers to surrender himself to the Allies in place of about 900 Germans facing extradition. The message, sent from Wilhelmshaven, was addressed to President Wilson and circulated to Britain, Belgium, Italy, Russia, and France. Germany prepares a list of alleged war criminals to present as a counter proposal, while German officials study charges for possible punishment.
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Turbulent Crowd Chants Slogans Amid Riots Echoes
A distorted fragment shows a crowd chanting nationalist phrases including Deutschland and Down With France while expressing hostile sentiments. The text reflects tense public disorder and propagandist slogans without clear event details.
Lloyd George On High Cost Of Living Critique
London February 11 Premier Lloyd George defended government aims to keep peace in Ireland and blamed high living costs on money depreciation not profiteering. He urged increased production as the remedy. He also discussed Russia saying Europe cannot be restored without Russia’s strength and reconsolidation under an anti Bolshevik regime.
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Russia
Lioyd George
Europe
U. S. Can Save Ship Costs Through Private Sale Plan
D. F. Skinner head of a Seattle shipbuilding company told the Senate Commerce Committee that every dollar of U S investment in war hull ships can be recovered. He urged selling to private owners at 200 a ton plus scrapping costs and proposed a time charter plan to cut expenses and reduce obsolescent vessels.
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United States
D. F. Skinner
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Brigands Capture a Town in South Russia
Novoroseiesk near the Black Sea reports brigands seizing a coastal town as a schnail steamer docks at Gerensie. Thirty two officers were killed when the vessel was boarded by three outlaws after the crew fled.
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Black Sea
War fund planned by farm federations to cut consumer prices
Fourteen state farm groups represent a national drive to raise nearly 3200,0000 for a war fund to reduce farm tool costs and lower consumer prices through scientific food studies and cooperated buying. Illinois leader Howard Leonard says the fund aims to cut costs without hurting farmers profits while maintaining production.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
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Towa
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Illinois Association
English King Seeks Better Rule in Ireland and Europe
London witnesses the state opening as King George V urges peace in Europe and focuses on reforms at home. He signals unemployment insurance hours regulation minimum wages and liquor control while stressing Ireland education and home rule within a broader push for economic stability. He mentions Russia and aims to ratify peace with Bulgaria and Austria.
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New Call for Quick Adriatic Settlement After Paris London Talks
The speaker stated peace with Turkey was being pressed forward with all possible speed and expressed hope that the Paris and London conferences would soon yield a settlement of the Adriatic dispute. He emphasized restoring normal life in eastern Europe and Russia to lower living costs and boost global prosperity as Europe awaited the state opening of Parliament in London.
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Egypt Grows Rich on Cotton Boom Says Express Reporter
London Feb 11 The Daily Express correspondent in Corfu reports Egypt is bursting with wealth from cotton. Illiterate mud hut natives have made fortunes up to £100,000 from cotton deals and are buying land at high prices to settle family heirs. A British official estimates the country has earned at least £100,000,000 as Cairo sees new millionaires.
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Chicago art magnate Charles Gunther dies at 83
Charles Frederick Gunther, eighty three, world famed art collector and founder of a major watch and medal firm, died at his Chicago home after a bout with flu pneumonia. He served as city treasurer and as an alderman of the Second Ward.
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Charies Prederick Gunther
Eands
Airmen Die In Kelly Field Collision Practice
Lieutenant Marty Smith and Barry Brokaw of the Ninety fourth air squadron were killed when their planes collided 125 feet above the ground during a practice aerial fight in low hanging clouds at Kelly Field.
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Rail Strike Sent to President for Decision Today
Washington reports the railroad crisis now rests with President Wilson as Director General Hines faces 2,000,000 workers' wage demands. Officials say increases will be refused on economic grounds, risking further rate hikes and living-cost pressure amid ongoing strike threats.
Railroad Wage Readjustment Seen Settled by Orders
The railroad administration asserts no further wage readjustment is planned as orders last summer resolved the issue after unions postponed action pending cost of living reductions. Officials warn strikes could occur despite 30 day notice rules, with 300,000 maintenance of way workers set to strike February 17. Director General Hines reported to President Wilson as Tully briefed him, and legal steps against threats of strikes were considered. an injunction may precede a union strike next Saturday.
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Landis Denies 35 Citizenship Applications
Federal Judge Landis refused naturalization for 35 applicants citing wartime actions. Most were charged with registering with the German consul and pledging allegiance to Germany. In Paris a Paris report notes America’s tobacco monopoly dispute with France over a two year period.
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Chicago
Ndee Landis
Germany
United States
Premier Lloyd George Defends Ireland Policy in Commons
London Feb 11 Premier Lloyd George rebutted critics and rejected simple self determination for Ireland. He warned against withdrawing troops amid murders and assassinations. He announced plans to seek leave to amend Ireland governance provisions as debate on the king's Speech begins.
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William Adaimson
Inoor
Donald MacLean
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Ireland
Adamson
Leeland
Seventh Victim Dies From Olives Poisoning
In Memphis Tennessee on February 11 Mrs Uzell K Ivy died, the seventh fatality linked to a luncheon served ripe olives. A full olive analysis detected Lotlinus germs in the sample.
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Tenn
Uzell K. Ivy
Lodge reports from committee on peace treaties
Washington February 11 Senator Lodge reported the peace treaties from the foreign relations committee with the original Lodge reservations as the condition of ratification. Senate will not open the question until Monday due to many ill members. Leaders aim to clear railroad and other bills to avoid delaying the treaty debate. Mild reservationists seek to weaken Lodge reservations especially on Article X and Lenroot voting equality. Viscount Grey voiced Britain’s preference for six US votes but not full equality, and Senator Johnson’s amendment to raise equality was defeated by two votes. Johnson plans another push when health allows.
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Lodge
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Foreign Relations Committee
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Hitchcock
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United States
Lenroot
America
Johnson
California
Gillett Defies Black List Amid Labor Reports
Washington on February 11 Speaker ath lett declared he was not troubled by reports that organized labor had placed him on its political black list. He stated the wage earners of his district are intelligent and moderate and vote independently, not according to a labor leader’s dictates.
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Athlett
Organized Labor
France Acts On U S Dead In War Zone Mission
French representatives on a proposed joint mission to arrange for the return of American dead in the zone in France will be appointed immediately. The state department said this after advice from Ambassador Wyse.
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France
State Department
Attack on Castle Martyr police station reported
Reported attack near Cork on February 11 describes 200 armed men assaulting Castle Martyr police station. Five constables defended the station and were briefly taken prisoner before attackers seized arms and escaped.
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Fire losses and other casualties deductible under tax rules
A brief item notes that losses from fire storms shipwreck or other casualties may be deductible. It references internal revenue guidance and cites the possibility of deducting such losses for tax purposes.
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