Peace Pact Near Signing Ends Draft Armies Plan
London reports premier Lloyd George and foreign secretary Balfour say the peace conference nearly finished with the draft treaty ready to be signed by end of March. Paris notes no major alterations expected. a commission will handle details. Suprem e council plans brisk frontier talks as commissions draft reports.
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Federal warrants eyed to finance railroads under funding lapse
Washington reports the railroad administration may issue federal warrants as collateral to secure loans for railroads after Congress failed to pass the railroad appropriation bill. Director General Hines reviewed the plan with railroad executives and government officials, with an estimated need of 701,697,602 dollars through June 30, 2010.
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Railroad Administration
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Verdun City Council Returns Amid War Ruins
Verdun reopens with a solemn act of faith in the city’s future as the council resumes duties in the ruined town. Only about 300 inhabitants remain with 2000 expected to return, while essential housing furniture and food must be provided first. The American ambassador was told Verdun’s damage totals 0 francs in the latest inquiry.
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Verdun
Petit Journal
Sharp
Unemployment Drops After Armistice Signing
The United States employment service reports a decrease in unemployed numbers, the first since the armistice. Total out of work estimated at 56,560, down 880 from last week as labor conditions improve, especially in the Midwest.
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Washington
United States Employment Service
Middle West
Soldiers Subdue Big Blaze at Government Warehouse
Mileage March 12. Soldiers with gas masks relieved firemen and subdued the blaze at a government warehouse. Meat and lard worth 200000 were destroyed while stores and supplies valued at 5000000 were saved.
Red propaganda evidence cited in senate probe
Washington March 12 Maj B E Lowry Humes cited post office and justice dept exhibits showing nationwide anti government propaganda pushing violence and Bolshevik ideas. Exhibits include an anarchistic poster from New England and writings from Liberator International Socialist Review Red Dawn and Class Struggle.
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Department of Justice
United States
Senate
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BE. Lowry Humes
New England
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International Secialist Review
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Red Dawn
Class Struggle
Maj. Humes
Seattle
Upton Sinlair
Elizabeth Flynn
Will Reform and Punish Officials Dominant at Peace Conference
Paria reports that a majority of the peace commission on responsibility for the war plans to brand former Emperor Wilhelm as a criminal for all time. The group may punish subordinate German officials for orders or acts violating national law or wartime rules, while others like Edith Cavell’s case are noted as possibly spy-related. The Allies also approve drastic German disarmament and the destruction of Rhine forts, capping Germany’s force at 100,000 troops with 4,000 officers and limiting armaments to support that force.
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Willam
Cour Irs
Commission On
Germany
Fryatt
Edith Cavell
Rhine
Supreme Council
Switzerland
German Armies and Forts subject of Allied debate
The supreme council resumed discussion on Marshal Foch's report about Lloyd George's proposal to cut Germany's armed forces from 200000 to 140000 and to replace conscription with voluntary service. The plan also called for destroying German forts along the Rhine and abolishing the imperial general staff.
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Marshal Foch
Rhine
Imperial General Staff
Lloyd George
Germany
Amelia E Barr Dies in New York at 87
Amelia E Barr, noted author, died at her Richmond Hill home after nearly eight decades in obscurity she published about two novels yearly for thirty three years reaching seventy five works and wrote numerous short stories poems and articles.
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New York
Amelia &Barr
Richmond Hill
Russian Plot Exposed in Norfolk Arraignments
Fifteen foreigners were arraigned before the U S Commissioner in Norfolk charged with unlawful agitation. Leaders Vasilia Trimiloff and James Sage, said to be from New York, organized a Sunday meeting urging a nationwide May Day strike toward overthrowing the U S government.
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United States
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Vasilia Trimiloff
James Sage
New York
Alex Sezen
Trimiloff
Lago
Berlin Strife Deepens as Spartacans Hold Lichtenberg
Berlin reports say government troops poured into the city end of last week to crush Spartacan bands hostile in eastern districts. Fighting for Lichtenberg and suburbs continues with heavy losses, hunger spreading in eastern Berlin as markets close and provisions fall short.
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High costs hinder building in U S cities
The labor department reports that high material prices and wages curb building activity after surveying 74 cities. Fifty seven report a demand for new dwellings and apartments, with no wage decrease expected until prices fall. Also noting end of double cable censorship agreement between the United States and Great Britain.
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Austria's Ex King to Be Banished
Paris reports that Austria plans a law to banish former Emperor Charles. The likely destination is uncertain with Switzerland or Spain possible, both requiring guarantees against extradition.
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Allies Repulse Red Attack At Vistavka Village
Allied forces including Americans and British beat back a Soviet assault on Vistavka village near the Vagna river. Ten guns operated as shelling wrecked the settlement before heavy infantry attacks were repulsed with significant losses.
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Rhine and Kiel Ten Be Wide Open Recommendation
A commission asks the Peace Conference today to adopt the Rhine and Kiel ten mile open zone proposal as part of ongoing postwar planning. The suggestion aims to reduce territorial tensions and promote safer navigation in northern waters.
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Crisis at hand Lansing banquet urges feeding Germany
Special to Evening Journal Paris March 12 Secretary Lansing declared a world crisis at a banquet honoring the American peace commission. He said the allies must feed Germany and allow sales of German products to avert Bolshevik danger and prevent German anarchy. A report to the peace conference recommended open Rhine and Kiel canal navigation to all nations.
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Paris
Rhine
Kiel Canal
Commission On International Waterways
Hvening Journal
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Pace Commisson
Germany
Spartacan Mob Armed in Copenhagen Amid Bombardment
Special to Evening Journal reports in Copenhagen that a mob of one hundred thousand including criminals and army deserters has been armed by the Spartacans. Insurgents have begun dropping aerial bombs on Berlin.
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Copenhagen
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Berlin
Mondell Chosen Republican Floor Leader in House
Representative Frank Mondell of Wyoming was elected Republican floor leader on the first ballot after Mann of Illinois declined. Mondell, a 22 year veteran, will leave the House Appropriations Committee due to his elevation.
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Frank Mondell
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Representative Mann
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Mondell
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House Appropriations Committee
Resolutions Attack Militant Suffragists At Kentucky Meeting
In Louisville on March 12 the Kentucky Royal Rights association adopted resolutions denouncing militant suffragists as fatuous unwomanly and reprehensible. Another resolution praised President Wilson for loyalty to women’s enfranchisement and guiding the nation through war toward a dawn of peace founded on mercy justice and good will.
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Engineers Arrive at Newport News With 5500 Troops
The transport Nansemond arrived carrying 5,500 troops from St Navelire to Newport News. Units include the Fifty sixth engineers to spot aircraft and Zeppelins for artillery, plus the Seventy fourth engineers the Fifty third coast artillery and Fifty fifth ammunition train.
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