U S Debate Over League of Nations Threatens Independence
Senator Poindexter warns that joining the league would surrender U S sovereignty and the Monroe Doctrine, likening the proposed league to Soviet style governance. He argues it would entangle the nation in a general disarmament plan and threaten self government.
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Society of Nations
Washington
League of Nations
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Poindexter
United States
Russia
Reed
Missouri
America
Japan
Norris
Congress
Mr. Poindexter
Debate on League Mandates and Obligation
Senator Lodge questions whether league mandated nations must accept. Senator Poindexter says the charter lacks a specific rule but asserts a designated mandate nation has no discretion and cannot refuse. Lodge notes the construction implies strong inferences.
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League
Senator Lodge
Poindexter
Olds Named Red Cross Commissioner for Europe
Washington reports Lieut. Col. Robert E. B. Olds of St. Paul Minnesota is appointed as a Red Cross commissioner for Europe. He has served the past year as chief legal adviser for the American Red Cross commission for France and will assume the now abolished European commission’s functions.
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Washington
Robert EB. Olds
St. Paul, Minn
Red Cross
Europe
Paris
Coronel Olds
American Red Cross Commission
France
Government to raise anthracite coal price by 75 cents
R V Norris of the United States fuel administration announced at the convention of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers that the government will soon permit a 75 cent per ton increase in anthracite coal prices. He noted 30 to 35 percent of coal companies are operating at a loss.
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New York
United States Fuel Administration
American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers
New Record for Exports in January
Washington reports January exports reached a record $623 million as goods were shipped to foreign ports, according to the department of commerce figures. Strong demand boosted shipments across multiple sectors and maintained a steady trade surplus for the month.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Esthonian forces fall back as Bolsheviks advance near Pskov
London reports Esthonian troops retreat toward Vidernika Lezgi Sokelova Podgetje and Koshelol as fighting intensifies near Volmar. North Russian expeditionary force remains in good health amid Arctic cold and long daylight deprivation. Outposts near Murman railway are supplied by reindeer sledges, with two local women awarded for gallantry in repelling raids on food convoys.
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Pskov
Vidernika
Lezgi
Sokelova
Podgetje
Koshelol
Volmar
Murwan
Reuter’s
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Arctic D'Rete
Boo
Troop Train Wreck Near Vienna Kills Sixteen
A collision between a troop train and a freight train near Vienna results in sixteen soldiers dead and fifty injured. The crash occurred on February 20 as emergency crews rushed to the scene and transported the wounded to local hospitals.
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Vienna
France Eyes Tax on Capital to Spare Present Generations
Paris reports Finance Minister Klotz completed a plan for a capital tax spread over years to avoid burdening the current generation. He urged allies to coordinate financial actions and said France cannot be banker for Germany while pursuing indemnities. The measure could raise up to 11 billion francs, with years before returns.
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Klotz
Chamber of Deputies
M. Klotz
League of Nations
France
Germany
Alled
Gertuiony
Polish Leader Pilsudski Announces Resignation
Warsaw reports Gen Joseph Pilsudski plans to resign as chief of the Polish state. He has led the Polish government since its reconstruction and previously served as dictator before Waderewski's regime.
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Joseph Pilsudski
Warsaw
Poland
Pilsudski
Ignace Jan Waderewski
Clemenceau shot by Russian Red in Paris attack
Premier Georges Clemenceau was wounded in a morning shootout as he rode to a war office meeting with Colonel House. Emile Cottin, claiming red-circle motives, fired seven shots. three struck him, two superficial, one serious but not life threatening.
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Georges Clemenceau
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Emile Cottin
Laubin
Gosset
Caissler
Premier Clemenceau
Iman
Emile Gottin
Milou
Creil
Montrouse
Dreyfus
France
M. Clemenceau
Marshal Foch
Rue Franklin
War Office
Col. E. M. House
A. J. Balfour
Tue del Essert
Clemenceau
Cottin
Ebert Targeted by Reds as War Demands Rise in Ruhr
In western Germany the communist strikes expand among the Ruhr industrial districts under Spartacist control. Thirty five coal mines idle in the Namboro Bochum Dortmund area. Spartacans push for immediate socialization of mines and smelters and ban newspapers. Trenches built in Duesseldorf and Muehheim officials strike to protest Spartacan rule. Government troops deterred by rail station occupation at Wanne Bo chum. banks and city treasury seek troops.
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Germany
Sparticans
Namboro-Bochum-Dortmund
Ruhr
Ebert
Dueseldorf
Spartacans
Duesseldorf
Ureuge
Muehheim
Wanne
Bochum
Boehum
Maat
President to Speak in Boston at Prestigious Reception
The president will deliver remarks in Boston at a formal reception honoring the nation’s chief. Attendees include notable officials and civic leaders as part of a high profile national event.
President Wilson to Reach Boston Sunday Night
President Wilson and his party are expected to reach Boston Sunday night or by Monday morning. Preparations are under way to honor the president on his return. The liner George Washington will be met by a committee of Boston citizens before it touches the pier. The president will deliver an address in Boston Monday.
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Boston
Wilson
George Washington
Soldiers fire clash in Germany leaves two dead
A fragmentary report describes an exchange of gunfire in Germany where soldiers fired on houses as they pursued men. Two individuals were killed and eight wounded in the firefight.
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Germany
London Says Allies Must Keep Watch On Rhine
Winston Churchill argues for a trustworthy force near Germany to deter another war. He calls for an army of 10,000 in 1919 and a volunteer garrison, with compulsory service kept until the force is raised.
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Churchill
London
League of Nations
Germany
Winston Spencer Churchill
Wilton
Empire
Senator Borah Seeks Taft View on Monroe Doctrine Guarantee
Senator Borah of Idaho issued an open letter to former President Taft asking if Taft and other league advocates would oppose adding an amendment to the proposed constitution that would guarantee the continued existence of the Monroe doctrine.
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Washington
Borah
Idaho
League of Nations
Taft
League
Fortifications Bill Passes House With No Vote
The fortifications appropriation bill carrying 11 1 291 dollars was passed by the house without a record vote and with only a minor amendment. It now moves to the senate. Governor Harding reportedly improved after a mumps illness but remains in a local hospital.
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