Wilson speaks on league of nations in Boston
President Wilson arrives from France to address Mechanics Hall amid calls to test American sentiment on the league plan. He urges unity, cites Europe’s hope for peace, and defends American resolve as crowds cheer and a special train awaits his Washington departure.
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Minister Francis Outlines Postwar Russia Plans
Ambassador Francis, returning from Russia, told President Wilson and future Congress panels that Bolshevik terror dominates central and northern Russia and threatens peace in Europe. He warned a peace with Bolshevik rule could strengthen Germany within a decade, urging allied and American policy action.
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Senators Defend League of Nations Amid Attacks
Senate debate sees Senator Lewis of Illinois argue the League respects Washingtons policy and the Monroe Doctrine while countering opposition driven by personal and political motives. He rebuts critiques by Borah and Reed, warning against using party politics to harm national peace efforts.
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League of Nations Debate on Monroe Doctrine and Voting
Senator Lewis defends the League of Nations against fears it would violate the Monroe Doctrine. He argues the charter binds all governments to resist aggression and denies a guaranteed American outvote by European powers. He cites eleven American republics plus Britain’s colonies as forming a majority against Europe in policy decisions.
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Moon wire control bill rushes through House
Washington reports the House rules committee announced two measures, a wire control bill limiting government control of telegraph and telephone lines to December 1 108 and a rural settlement bill authorizing 100 million dollars for creating and enforcing rural settlements nationwide. Debate times were allotted as one hour and a half for the wire control bill and three hours for the rural settlement measure.
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Prosecution Planned in Butter and Egg Board Case
Chicago authorities say the federal government will pursue charges against the Chicago butter and egg board and the Pigin butter and egg boards.U.S. District Attorney Charles F. Clyne announced after consulting with Attorney General Gregory’s staff. Indictments against more than 30 members were returned months earlier by a federal grand jury for Sherman anti trust violations.
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Roosevelts praise of Navy and Marines after the war
Assistant Secretary Franklin D. Roosevelt reports U S Navy feats in Europe including 359 vessels and 54 stations across Great Britain France and elsewhere He cites Marine actions at Chateau Thierry Belleau Wood Soissons St Mihiel and notes Marine casualties exceeded 100 percent while 8 000 replacements were sent abroad He notes mine barrage plans and demobilization progress with about 8 000 men to be reassigned and German ship allotments ongoing
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Silent on blame for war at peace treaty talks
Paris reports the preliminary peace treaty will not name responsibility for the war beyond general principles. A secretive special commission has heard arguments from all sides on liability of governments or individuals. In a separate dispatch London notes Budapest communist leader Bela Kum has been lynched, per Reuter’s Budapest dispatch.
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Prince Leopold in Munich Jail Over Eisner Murder Plot
Geneva reports Prince Leopold former German commander on the Russian front is jailed in Munich as a suspected instigator of Premier Eisner's murder. A list targeting aristocrats and 20 hostages is claimed. Former Crown Prince Rupprecht is also pursued for leading a monarchist plot.
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Signed the Revenue Bill on the Train
Railway dispatch reports the revenue bill signing taking place aboard a train. The event centers on lawmakers and onlookers noting the act as a milestone for funding and policy direction. No further specifics on party or location are provided.
Soldiers to Receive Sixty Dollar Discharge Bonus
President Wilson signed a six billion dollar revenue bill on the train. The bill includes a provision for a sixty dollar bonus to every soldier and sailor at discharge, according to the treasury department. In Berlin, Spartacan leader Faldzennek in Bottrop district Westphalia was killed while resisting arrest by government troops.
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Munich in turmoil as Spartacists gain support
Berlin reports L Mila Carrisgy joins the Spartacists while Bavaria braces for a decisive clash as royal hostages and prominent figures face assassination plots. Provisional Bavarian government, nine ministers, mostly minority socialists, tightens grip as troops mass outside Munich.
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Ramanones Cabinet Resigns in Madrid
The cabinet of Count Ramanones resigns as the king asks them to stay until parliament passes the budget. He will consult with political leaders on forming a new ministry.
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Victory Liberty Loan Aims Five Billion Issue
Washington February 25 The Victory Liberty loan planned for late April is expected to total five billion dollars the house ways and means committee reported while submitting legislation authorizing sale of short term votes instead of bonds.
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Death tolls in American expeditionary force announced
The War Department reported deaths in the American Expeditionary Forces and among troops in the United States from all causes during the war, indicating a figure around ten percent. The notice details the scale of losses across service branches and formations.
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Afghan ameer assassinated in official report
London reports the ameer of Afghanisma named Bubibulchkean was assassinated. He was 48 years old and had reigned since 1901. Official information confirms the death and succession details.
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