Taft Defends League Monroe Doctrine Link
William Howard Taft, head of the League to Enforce Peace, declares that the proposed league preserves the Monroe Doctrine even without Article X and hints it could be amended if needed. He says critics misquote him and denounces opponents as narrow in vision while urging world cooperation to secure peace.
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President Wilson's Ship Behaves Well in Gale
On the steamship George Washington returning to the United States President Wilson's vessel rode rough seas with no escort as New Mexico lagged behind due to engine stiffness. A four masted schooner rode the wind, and the line split as the ship aimed a northerly course to shorten the voyage and reach Boston by Monday. President Wilson inspected the crew and handled correspondence with Capt. McCauley aboard during the delay.
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Militants Plan Boston Bonfire to Greet Wilson
Militants organize a Boston demonstration to greet President Wilson with a bonfire at the Boston Common. They plan to burn Wilson related materials and stage fireworks during speeches. If authorities fail to intervene, they may move the protest to Washington for a second public burning.
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Refuting the charge that the league harms Monroe doctrine
James Hamilton Lewis argues that the league of nations defends and enforces the Monroe doctrine. He cites Article 10 and past actions, denounces opponents like Heed and Borah, and recalls historical fears that never materialized, claiming such objections are imaginative and unfounded.
Reparations debate as allies push for vast war costs
In Paris, French delegate Capt Andre Tardieu estimates 450,000 houses destroyed and notes that France will seek damages for that loss plus factories. The reparations commission weighs whether wartime costs should be included, risking inflated sums and uncertain collection. High officials may be consulted by cable as no decision yet.
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Auto crash at Shoreham injures Red Cross worker
In Washington on Friday night at about 9 15 o clock a car turning from Fifteenth Street into H Street at the Shoreham Hotel corner struck a young woman connected with the American Red Cross causing serious injuries She was taken to Emergency Hospital Witnesses or anyone with information are urged to notify her attorney Levi H David at Columbian Building 416 11th Street NW Washington. Also notices include a semi annual dividend from Washington Railway and Electric Company payable June 1 1919 and a quarterly dividend of 1 1 4 percent on common stock payable March 1 1919 with records as of February 24 1919 and stock transfer books closing February 24 1949 until February 27.
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Russians Agree to Meet in Princes Islands Conference
Nicholas Tachaikovsky, head of Archangel government, agrees to participate in the proposed meeting of Russian factions in the Princes Islands. American delegates White and Herron confer with Paris representatives, with more governments likely to join for a conference around March 16.
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New Home for Wilson After He Returns to Paris
Paris February 21 President Wilson will not occupy the Murat mansion on Rue de Monceau upon his return to Paris. Col. BE M House officers inspected a Place des Etats Unis residence under consideration as a home. It lies almost opposite A J Balfour’s Paris home. Frostburg Maryland February 21 The four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Loar of Loartown died from injuries after falling from a pile of logs near her home. She had a fractured skull.
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Wilson to attend governors conference in New York
President Wilson, pressed by labor department arranged meeting on unemployment, plans to stay in the U S for a week and hints no extra session until his European duties end. Senate advisers push for a May 15 summons while weather disruptions do not halt White House communications.
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Wilson's Boston Speech Avoids League Details
Boston February 21 President Wilson arrives Monday for a brief visit. Wireless messages confirm his schedule with a 3 PM address at Mechanics Building where he will speak in general terms about his mission to France, avoiding specifics of peace conference or league of nations. A parade from Commonwealth Pier to his hotel will feature thousands of soldiers and sailors, with 500 convalescents on a reviewing stand.
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President to Visit Legislature and Attend Sessions
A plan outlines the President arriving by a naval escort to the State House route and may address a joint session in Mechanics Building. Public schools will suspend Monday while the President’s schedule includes potential appearances and a luncheon is canceled.
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