Erzberger angered by latest terms at Weimar
Erzberger in the national assembly, presenting the German armistice delegation, criticized the delayed terms and Marshall Fochs demands. He noted the Polish and German town issues, and urged caution while the allies would enforce the fourteen points. Poland will gain a sphere under the armistice, with a naval base planned at Dantzig by the American government.
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Weimer
National Assembly
Fehrenbach
Mathias Erzberger
Treves
Erzberger
Herr Erzberger
Armistice Commission
Weimar
Marshal Foch
Wilson Herr Erzeberger
Silesia
Biernbaum
Bentschen
Wilson
Germany
Eraberger
France
England
Ferenbach
John F. Smulski
United States
Mr. Smulski
Vistula River
Dantzig
Baltic
Inclusion of Posen in new Polish borders sparks debate
Washington reports that the inclusion of Posen and much of German Poland features in the proposed new borders, prompting political reactions and discussion among policymakers in the capital.
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Washington, D. C
Posen
Poland
Costa Rica Mobilizes Troops in Border Standoff with Nicaragua
Dispatches report eight thousand Costa Rican soldiers massed on the Costa Rica Nicaragua border under Julian Irias, premier of Nicaragua. Only a 100 US marines guard the Nicaraguan legation as Nicaragua lacks a standing army amid concerns of German propaganda postwar.
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Washington
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Legation
Central America
Julian Irias
Zelaya
United States
State Department
Trouble Over Broken Bottle Hampoon
A liquor-smuggling attempt at Chicago Great Western station was foiled by City Marshal Hasler and Sheriff Schweiger. Four men H. M. Allen Ott Windelow Clarence Moore faced $100 fines and costs after a trunk containing fourteen quarts of booze was intercepted. They posted $200 bonds and pled not guilty, but were fined.
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Hamptoon
Alex Hasler
Chicago Great Western
Hasler
Sch
Dubuque
Oelwein
McCrillis
Bud by Electricity Sparks Brussels Street Bloom
Stray electric currents from a rail line are said to trigger new buds on trees along Brussels street after they shed leaves each fall, with some trees reportedly blooming again in spring.
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Brussels Street
George's Discovery at the Table and Door
A child named George notes feet do not touch the floor when seated but touch the door frame when he walks, observing how height changes with position. The remark captures a playful discovery about his surroundings and physical stance.
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George
Italy objects to arbitration of Dalmatia claims
Paris February reports Italy will not accept arbitration proposed by Jugoslovs over Dalmatia. Italian plenipotentiaries say all territorial claims should go to the peace conference, not to a special procedure. Jugoslav delegates sought Wilson as arbitrator. Wilson suggested talks, but no action was taken.
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Paris
Baa
Dalmatia
Wilson
Italy
Adriatic
Clemenceau
Supreme War Council
Heligoland
Kiel Canal
Panama Canal
Peanut Removed From Davenport Infant Trachea
In Davenport the 16 month old Winona Kein had a peanut lodged in her trachea for four days. Doctors from a church mission performed the operation at Methodist hospital in Omaha Nebraska with a local anesthetic. An incision of about one and a half inches was required to remove the peanut and the child recovered quietly after surgery.
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Davenport
Winona Kein
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Neb
John Kein
Want Column Clue Prompts Local Shopper Cues
A brief in the want column hints at nearby deals and items of interest. The note suggests readers check the marketplace section for bargains, listings, and announcements.
Daniels probes graft in Navy third district
New York February 19 secretary Daniels orders outside investigation into bribery and graft accusations within the third naval district. Arrests and at least one court martial are cited as part of the probe after Secy Daniels consulted with Rear Admiral Usher who supports a thorough sift of the case.
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New York
Third Naval District
Daniels
New York Evening Post
Nathaniel R. Usher
Judge Advocate's
Washington
Judge Advocate’s
Usher
Secretary of the Navy
Military officer halts discharges in third district
The officer issued orders to pause all discharges in the third district and later amended them to require the special investigator's endorsement before any man could be discharged. He said the move would keep implicated personnel from reentering civilian life until court martial proceedings decide their fate.
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Third District
Senator Borah Declines Wilson Dinner Over League Plan
In Washington on February 19 the Senate debated the League of Nations constitution with Senator Borah declining President Wilson’s invitation to the White House dinner February 26 Borah plans to oppose the league in the senate tomorrow Senator Poindexter will also speak against the plan Senator Vardaman criticized the constitution as unconstitutional and urged postponing discussion Borah sent a confidential reply stating he cannot accept confidences about this matter and will not support the proposed constitution.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
League of Nations
Senator Borah
Idaho
Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
White House
Poindexter
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Borah
League
Vardaman
Mississippi
Congress
Tumulty
George Washington
Boston
Premier Is Not Badly Wounded Despite Shoulder Injury
Reports say the premier avoided serious injury after a fall or clash. Official updates indicate the shoulder is strained but not life threatening, with conditions improving daily and no immediate surgery expected.
Assassin Captured After Attempt On Clemenceau In Paris
Premier Clemenceau known as the Tiger of France was wounded in the shoulder by an assassin as he entered an automobile in Paris. Five shots were fired, one struck him. Clemenceau grappled with the assailant and aided police in arresting him. The suspect was identified as Emile Coutin, twenty five, born in Criel, France.
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Paris
Clemceau
Tiger of
France
Clemenceau
Emile Coutin
Criel
French Premier Clemenceau Shot Suspect Russian Ties
Premier Clemenceau who was shot was en route to a conference with Colonel House of the American Peace Delegation and the British Foreign Secretary Balfour. He returned home and was found smoking and laughing in an arm chair. Police suspect the killer is Russian.
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Clemsa
House
Balfour
Clemenceau
Letter Declining Meeting Attendance Over Disagreement
A correspondent explains they cannot attend a meeting due to deep disagreement with the president. They state the note expresses no disrespect and aims to candidly advise him of their position. The author emphasizes personal conviction rather than avoidance of public debate.
Golden Rule and rumor curbing in social discourse
A writer criticizes narrow minded individuals who twist minor quirks into a full blown tale and share it widely. They warn believers in the Golden Rule to ignore such gossip and dismiss the informant as uncharitable and unreliable.
Tit for Tat
Robbie asks his mother to let Stevie tell him his faults so he can return the critique. Stevie and Robbie are cousins who get along yet clash at times. The mother reacts with surprise to the idea of a fault telling exchange between the children.
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Stevie
Robbie
Canals and the British and German waterways
Britain has 400 miles of navigable canals but fewer than one craft per mile on them. Germany meanwhile relies on a highly efficient canal network linking around 700 industrial centers, offering goods transport at lower costs than rail.
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Britain
Germany
Witch
Proper Care of Cellar Odor and Disinfection
Directions to remove musty odor from a closed cellar. Sprinkle chloride of lime on the floor to dampness and disinfect, then seal for a few days. Open windows and air out until the chloride odor dissipates and the cellar is ready for storing vegetables.
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Hampton
Sugo
Supreme Council of the Great Powers
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Ksntre
Jofan
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