Munich Chaos as Eisner and Auer Are Killed
In Munich a deadly session in the landtag leaves premier Eisner and minister Auer dead or wounded as shots from the public gallery trigger panic. Spartacist uprisings surge, police arrest leaders, and government troops regain control amid nationwide unrest. Berlin notes Ruhr strike tension persists with troops possibly sent to enforce order.
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Allied Troops Dash South on Murman Railway Line
Allied forces report successful operations with courage and dash as they advance to Segoja, 60 miles south of Soroko on the Murman railway. Bolsheviks suffer 50 killed and 80 wounded. allies capture substantial material in the undated official report received in London.
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Soroko
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Borland Dies Abroad in France on Front Lines Visit
Missouri Congressman William P Borland died of bronchial pneumonia at base hospital No 301 in France. A cablegram to Adjutant General Peter C Harris informed Mrs Borland in Washington. Borland, born 1867 in Leavenworth, Kansas, had served in Congress since 1908 and championed reforms including a daylight saving bill and the Borland resolution seeking a big five Packers investigation.
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Austro Germans Attack Slovenes In Carinthia Front
A 1919 dispatch reports Austro German forces breached the armistice with Slovenes in Carinthia. A German column attacked between Arldero and Nendensteinvelskovatz, aided by heavy artillery and repulsed after hours of fighting. The violation followed the upheld frontier line set by the American military mission.
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Pershing Alarm to Congress Reveals Inadequacy
General Pershing sent a message to Congress detailing information from the commander of forces. The disclosure highlights shortcomings and inadequacies in current military readiness and communications. The note underscores calls for reforms and better reporting to lawmakers.
Premier Clemenceau Survives Attack as Paris Supports
Paris reports Clemenceau rests well after a modern assault while the premier’s doctors express satisfaction with his progress. The attack prompted police sweeps and a patrol of Bolshivik activity, with Col. E. S. House and dignitaries visiting the premier amid continued medical care.
Peace Delegates Issue Communique From Paris Meeting
The Associated Press reports a Paris communication from February 20 noting subcommittees of the commission on ports waterways and railways gathered at 10 am to study freedom of repair. They expressed sympathy for Mr Clemenceau after the prior day’s attack and planned to sign a resolution by all members to send to him. Amending discussions on the British draft convention on freedom of transit involved US Italian Portuguese and Greek delegations, with the first half completed and a follow up meeting set for Monday February 24 at 10 am.
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United States
Panama Canal Not International Waterway Says Peace Conference
Officials reported at Paris that allies will recognize the Polish government under Ignace Jan Padlewski and that waterways questions will not be placed under international regulation. A neutral zone between Hungarians and Roumanians in Transylvania was referred to the wart council. The canal issue remains within one country, with Panamanian and Suez canals not deemed international waterways.
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Council of Ten
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Schlegwig- Holstein
Commission On
Canals
International
Panama Canal
Special Commission
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Great Britain
Panama
Suez
Transylvania
Supreme Wart Council
Vérnailles
Clemengeau
Ukrainians Fire on U S Officials on Polish Train
Warsaw February 20 The interallied commission to Poland was fired on by Ukrainian soldiers while traveling from Krakow to Lemberg on a Polish armored train. Seven Poles were wounded as the delegation sought to arrange an armistice between Poles and Ukrainians. The party planned to warn Ukrainians before attempting to reach Lemberg.
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Wilson's Busy Boston Visit Sets Cabinet Week Plan
President Wilson arrives in Boston on Monday for a week of domestic business before sailing to Paris on March 6. He will meet with cabinet heads, discuss bills and the proposed league of nations, and consider appointing a successor to Attorney General Gregory, with Senate committees and foreign relations leaders attending a White House dinner.
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Jamaica Labourers Jailed After Costa Rican Strike At Banana Plantations
A London Times dispatch reports Jamaican workers at United Fruit Company banana plantations in Bocas del Toro Costa Rica struck for higher wages. After four weeks with no agreement, Costa Rican officials allegedly used machetes and bayonets to force workers to farms. Many were jailed, some transferred to an island off Port Limon, as British officials seek release for British subjects.
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Tumulty Declines New Jersey Governor Candidacy
Joseph Tumulty secretary to President Wilson announced in a letter that he will not seek the Democratic nomination for governor of New Jersey. He said his duty is to remain in Washington to serve the president and avoid severing ties during a critical period of national service.
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Meeting Eisner and War Minister Shot Amid Turbulent Headlines
An index to the issue highlights a dramatic mix of events including a shot on the War Minister, Pershing alert, Clemenceau in good health, Wilson's busy days ahead, Trotzky doctrine discussed, and rising cautions about funds for war boards. It notes political maneuvers, labor unrest, and international intrigue shaping daily life.
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Liquor inspector shot in Rosslyn murder mystery
William H. Payne a 22 year old inspector for the prohibition commission in Virginia was shot at the back door of the Rosslyn Trust Company near the town center. He died at Georgetown University Hospital after being found on bank steps with his auto engine running. A bloodhound posse led by Sheriff Howard B Field and Commonwealth Attorney Frank L Ball hunted an unnamed suspect. A Washington man Wesley Johnson was once named as an alibi witness but later discarded. Payne leaves a wife Grace and a young daughter.
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Alexandria
No beer no work strike vote spreads across unions
New York iron workers ship builders longshoremen and other unions voted to strike if prohibition continues. Ernest Hohm secretary said about 166 000 workers would be affected. Letter Carriers lend moral support but cannot strike. Newark New Jersey unions invite delegates to a March 16 protest meeting against prohibition. Gabor leaders announce plans for a no beer no work strike on duty if bans persist.
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Borah Sees Trotsky Doctrine in League Clash
Senator Borah denounces the league of nations from the Senate floor, arguing it marks a radical shift from Americanism and Monroe doctrine, echoes European powers, and risks U S peril. He cites Washington Lincoln Roosevelt and Taft warnings as he vows to oppose the treaty.
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