Wilsons Defiance and Hope for League of Nations
President Wilson tells Bostonians that Americans will uphold the League of Nations and rejects critics as Europe faces a new world order. He argues the war forged a moral purpose and asserts the United States must lead with ideals acted, not merely spoken, amid cheering crowds in Boston and New England.
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Princes and Reds Shake Germany Amid Coup Rumors
Reports from Geneva and Berlin detail Prince Leopold and former Crown Prince Rupprecht implicated in anti government plots. Spartacists threaten dictatorship while government forces recapture Bottrop and Baden railways. Provisional ministry formed as unions call for strikes and funerals quiet the nation.
Baden councils issue pledge after Eisner assassination
Leaders of centrists social democrats nationalists and soldiers workmen councils issue an address to Baden declaring accord with the government after the assassination of Kurt Eisner. They note disturbances with many buildings damaged including the law courts and the courthouse in Basel.
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Cars burned at Eckington car barns in Washington
Five dozen cars of the Washington Railway and Electric Company suffered heavy losses when the Eckington car barns on Fourth and T streets north east were destroyed after 10 PM. Electrical and structural damage is placed around 140000 to 150000 dollars, with equipment losses near 72000 dollars. The blaze halted service on North Capitol street and city and suburban lines.
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Clemenceau Nearing Return to Peace Talks
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau remains in satisfactory condition with pulse and temperature normal. Doctors expect possible rest period ending Thursday and forecast his presiding at the peace conference. optimistic bulletin notes he is out of danger and improving daily.
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Two Americans Tortured by Reds Recount Prison Horrors
Paris notes that a French mission headed by Duchesne arrived from Petrograd after five months in Bolshevik prisons. Consul Charbaut reported a neighboring cell held five prisoners from allied nations, including two Americans, in a two yard square, vermin infested quarters, with tortures endured by the French party.
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Chicago Nomination in Mayor and Aldermen Race
Chicago voters faced a pivotal primary as Mayor William Hale Thompson seeks reelection amid a hostile campaign by Republican rivals Judge Harry Olson and Capt Charles E Merriam. Thompson’s machine strength lured confidence of a decisive nomination, while Olson and Merriam split remaining GOP votes. Democratic turnout centers on Robert M. Sweitzer and Thomas Carey, both confident as polls approach tomorrow.
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Penrose Push Raises DC Teachers Base to 1240 Year
Senate passage of the DC appropriation includes a Penrose amendment securing a $1240 annual base salary for public school teachers amid broader funding boosts. The measure maintains the longstanding 50-50 funding split with the federal government and heads to conference for final disposition. Additional increases fund hospital grants in Providence Garfield and Emergency, with the ACeduct move debated.
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Afghanistan's King Murdered in February Attack
London reports Habibullah Khan Amir of Afghanistan was murdered on February 20. An official press bureau in Kabul confirms the death after an early morning assault near Laghman. No arrests announced. motive unclear. Habibullah had ruled since 1901 and faced British protection in recent years.
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Marshall Moves to Silence Gallery Applause in Senate
The chair warned gallery occupants against applause as the session debated the league of matrons and foreign relations. He vowed strict enforcement of Senate rules, stating future applause or disapproval would be cleared and questioned legality. Senators Owen Cummins Hitchcock Lodge Knox Hardwick Sherman are listed with respective party affiliations as next addresses are scheduled.
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Irish Claims in Paris Reparations Work Speeds
Paris news reports Irish envoy Sean O Ceallach presents credentials to the peace conference seeking recognition for an independent Ireland and admission to the League of Nations. A reparations subcommittee advances work on damages, payment capacity, and controls, with leadership by William M Inghes and BR Baruch.
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Spanish cabinet resigns after budget stalemate
Madrid February 24 The cabinet of Count Romanones has resigned and the king asked them to remain until Parliament passes the budget He will consult political leaders on forming a new ministry while the issue proceeds.
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League 16 defended in Senate by Lewis
Senator James Hamilton Lewis defending the league of nations in the Senate argued sovereignty is upheld, countered charges, and delivered one of his most eloquent addresses. The debate on the pact intensifies as leaders on both parties plan further speeches and a possible nationwide referendum is discussed.
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