Defends Government Troops in Berlin Riots Speech
Ex Kaiser critics assail brutality charges as Colonel Reinhardt the Prussian war minister defends troops in the Berlin unrest. He cites weapon seizures and the Noske decree while noting losses among officers and alleged insurgent torture. The debate grows amid interruptions from independent socialists and talks of humanitarian motives.
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Berlin
Munich
Diet
Gustave Noske
Herr Reinhardt
Adolf Hoffmann
William A de Werter
Kaiser
Holland
Hirech
Noske
Spartacans
Herr Hirsch
ASK ONLY WHAT HON CAN PAY
London March 19 Replying to a question in the house of commons Claude Lowther Andrew Bonar Law said it had never been and was not now the government's policy to demand more than it believed it could get out of Germany He was asked for an assurance that a full bill would be presented to Germany and that if only a small amount could be exacted it would be regarded as payment on account Bonar Law replied that he could give no such assurance.
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London
House of Comons
Claude Lowther
Andrew Bonar Law
Germany
Bonar Law
Royal visit by Belgian king and queen to General Pershing
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium will travel from Brussels to General Pershing's headquarters for a three day visit. If weather allows they will fly by airplane. They will inspect a guard of honor near Chaumont, dine with Pershing, and stay at his château near Clammont.
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Albert
Elizabeth
Belgium
General Pershing
Brussels
Clammont
Flu deaths exceed births in England and Wales for 1918
The registrar general reports that in England and Wales births totaled 61 775 while deaths reached 241 218 for the last quarter of 1918. Influenza was the primary or contributory cause in 68 908 deaths, marking a historic excess of deaths over births.
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London
England
Wales
Jersey Reps Reject Day Bill On Prohibition Measure
Trenton New Jersey March 19 The New Jersey House of Representatives approved a resolution rejecting ratification of the national prohibition amendment. The amendment had earlier failed to pass in the Senate.
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New Jersey
Senate
German U-boat seized after port actions
Reuters dispatch from Madrid reports the German submarine U-39 seized at Cartagena Spain and the remaining German submarines at Ferrel were seized by French tugboats.
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London
Cartagena
Spain
Ferrel
Madrid
Japan Jails U S Nurses In Korea
Dispatches from Tokyo report Korea-wide demonstrations intensifying with the Independence movement spreading to strong provinces. In Seoul a mob attacked Pingyang station and several police officers were killed while three foreigners including nurses from an American hospital were arrested.
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Japan
Pingyang
Seoul
Korea
M. Hoiki
Yi Heul
Pagoda Park
Fire devastates Winnipeg cathedral in March blaze
A Winnipeg fire roars through Mary’s Cathedral causing near complete destruction with flames observed from the vestry area and officials warning of total ruin. Local residents gathered as firefighters battled the blaze and authorities investigated its origin.
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Winnipeg
Man
Mary's Cathedral
Government Doesnt Know What Beer Is Conferees Question Palmer
Washington March 19 Internal Revenue Bureau officials sought guidance on when beer becomes intoxicating and whether beer with 2.3 percent alcohol may be taxed as real beer. They argued thresholds of 0.5 percent for intoxicating drink and debated President Wilsons near beer order while awaiting Justice Department opinion and AG Palmer.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Bureau
Palmer
Roper
New York
Wilson
Acts of Congress
of Revenue Bureau
Department of Justice
Wartime taxes on beer and soft drinks under 1917 act
The 1917 Revenue Act set $1.50 per barrel tax on beer and other fermented liquors with half a percent or more alcohol. It imposed a special tax on soft drinks including fermented liquors under half a percent. Anti-Saloon League leaders rely on wartime prohibition language to curb beer without proving intoxication after July 1.
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Anti-Saloon League
Army strength figures show march 1 decline since armistice
The War Department reports the U S Army on March 1 at 2,268,587, down 1,402,351 since the armistice. In theater, 1,508,123 officers and men—plus 24,060 Marines—serve in France, Germany, and Russia. Home forces total 640,012 and sea service 64,208 with Siberian units at 70.
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Washington
War Department
Faroe
France
Germany
Russia
United States
Siberia
Niebers
Atow
Menlor
Red Flag Raised as Eastern Strike Violent in Lawrence
In Lawrence Massachusetts police broke up a textile workers parade amid the six week strike. Red flags led the procession and shots were fired from tenement houses as officers faced a hail of stones and bottles. Twenty two arrests followed for inciting to riot.
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Lawrence
Mass
Une
O'Brien
Kiel Open to All Nations on Warship Disposal
Paris March 19 the supreme war council ordered Helgoland fortifications dismantled and the Kiel cannon internationalized for use by all nations. Disposal of German warships is not expected in the peace treaty though Germany must surrender title. Wilson, Lloyd George, Orlando and Clemenceau met in Paris to align on a league of nations inclusion and the treaty’s early presentation to Germany.
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Helgoland
Germany
North Sea
Supreme War Council
Supreme Council
America
Wilson
Lloyd George
Orlando
Clemenceau
Paris White House
League of Nations
Reds Lose On Three Fronts
Stockholm reports renewed fighting with Bolsheviks along the Lithuanian front. Lithuanian headquarters claims a severe Bolshevik defeat at Soda and a night attack drove them from Pagirial near Vilna. Estonian and Finnish forces advance in the Pskov region with village gains. Lettish units say Tukkum near Riga falls and Koloheviki retreat is cut off with Lettish reach to Blieden in north Courland.
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Kovno
Soda
Vilna
Pagirial
Pskov
Petchov
Lettish
Tukkum
Riga
Koloheviki
North Courland
Blieden
Medals for Yankee Heroes at Antenne Rhine Review
The Third Division soldiers who fought the German assault on the Marche were inspected reviewed and decorated by Gen. John J. Pershing. The ceremony occurred Monday at the aviation field near Antenne on the west bank of the Rhine in Coblenz.
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Coblenz
John J. Pershing
Antenne
Rhine
Serbian and Montenegrin Troops Clash Near Danilograd
Dispatches report a battle near Danilograd between Serbian and Montenegrin forces. Serbians were sent to punish Montenegrins after an alleged attack on a Serbian convoy. Many casualties occurred on both sides including a Serbian general.
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Danilograd
Rome
Wilsons Idea of Peace League Wins
Paris report notes a majority plan to attach the league covenant to the peace treaty as an appendix enabling Germany to sign without league admission while accepting its principles. President Wilson and the American commission demand embedding the league plan in negotiations with Germany. The conference heads home after settlement with Austria Hungary and other powers. the US has no primary questions with Turkey or Bulgaria.
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Paris
League of Nations
Germany
League
Wilson
American Commission
Austria-Hungary
United States
Turkey
Bulgaria
Nut
Sedition conviction upheld in socialist society case
Federal Judge Mayer affirmed the conviction of the American Socialist society for disseminating seditious writings. Co defendant Scort Nearing was acquitted. The ruling comes from New York on March 19.
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New York
Mayer
American Socialist Society
Scort Nearing
Contests Begun Today in Courts
Courts begin contests as lawyers file briefs and responses in a dispute over labeling beer as 2 percent alcohol and declaring it non intoxicating. Brewers seek exemption or reversal amid regulatory scrutiny and consumer safety questions.
Brewers Challenge Non-Intoxicating Beer Status In Federal Court
William Guthrie, counsel for brewers, announced a legal challenge to declare beer with two and three quarters percent alcohol non intoxicating. The case opens in Federal Courts today as Allies near danger and Odessa evacuations are reported in the crisis.
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the Journal
NEW York
William Guthrie
Allied forces evacuating Odessa amid critical state
Special to Even the Journal reports from London on March 19 describe a critical situation in Odessa with Allied troops occupying the city preparing to evacuate under mounting pressure. Authorities confirm the move as part of a strategic withdrawal.
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the Journal
London
Odessa
Asquith May Head League
In London March 19 the Daily Mirror reports premier Asquith may be invited as the first president of the League of Nations.
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Evenine Journal
London
The
Daily Mirror
Asquith
League of Nations
3 Per Cent Drinks Debate In Illinois Legislature
Springfield report says Wet leaders in Illinois push a 3 percent alcohol plan to legalize beer and wines with up to 3 percent ethanol. Thomas Curran of Chicago introduces measures to set future rules and to amend anti sale laws to conform with the 3 percent allowance.
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Springfield
Thomas Curran
Chicago
Expect Call for Congress Before June First
Washington officials and congress members see an extra session likely before June 1 though no evidence confirms President Wilson will change his stance from summoning Congress before his return from France.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
France
New Jersey Public Service strike ends after weeklong walkout
Newark March 19 4500 Public Service Railway workers ended a weeklong strike that halted trolley service in northern New Jersey. Both sides claimed victory as terms were offered by the War Labor Board.
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War Labor Board
Newark
N. J
Public Service Railway Company
New Jersey
Des
Allies to Guard the Rhine Commission to oversee ports and waterways
Paris reports that an allied commission will control the Rhine navigation under the international regime for ports railways and waterways. The body will replace the prewar German Dutch commissions.
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Paris
Rhine
Pemce Conference Commission
Holland Coxaulie Sion
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