Extra Session Uncertain As Wilson Plans Urgent Agenda
President Wilson may call an extra session only after Europe duty ends and congress with Democrats presses for fast action. Senator Martin of Virginia hints June return, while leaders warn all urgent legislation must pass this session or face Republican blame. Paris dispatch notes Moscow reports hunger amid famine and baths limits for refugees.
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Virginia
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Denies British Protest Against U S Dry Law
London Feb 25 Cecil B Harmsworth undersecretary for foreign affairs denied the British government had made diplomatic representations to the United States on behalf of British investors who may suffer losses from prohibition. He said the British embassy reported a new provision by the U S government to compensate brewers for losses.
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Liquor Seizures Hit District as Wet Law Takes Effect
Washington went bone dry yesterday under the new revenue law, halting hundreds of shipments outside the District. Police seized more than 10,000 quarts of whiskey valued at 50,000 by last night, while 18 people including two women were arrested for violating the bone dry amendment as President Wilson signed the bill at 6:43 p.m. while his special train sped toward Washington.
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Denial of Gen Kalmikoff Slurs on American Troops
An Assorted Press report states Gen Kalmikoff’s mutinous cossacks and alleged dispatches provoked anti American sentiment in eastern Siberia. Col Henry D. Styer defends U.S. actions, disarming deserters to avert bloodshed, and keeping cossacks under guard as Vladivostok decides their fate.
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France Recognizes Poland as Independent State
In a Feb 24 telegram read to the diet, French Foreign Minister Purhon reported by M Nouwlens that Poland is officially recognized as an independent sovereign state. The diet mostly stood as the message was read, with cheering from Jamd. A separate note from Lemberg said an agreement for a four day truce between Poles and Ukrainians begins Monday at 9 pm, open to renewal on twelve hours notice.
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Russia
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Poland
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Lemberg
Aelley
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Peace Terms Nearer to Exceed Military Scope
Paris February 25 Marshal Foch discussed the armistice talks with a Havas representative saying the new convention will cover naval and military disarmament and likely include financial and territorial clauses. The supreme council may also set the basis for a preliminary peace, with Lloyd George and Clemenceau to attend upcoming conferences.
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Adam
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Communique Issued By Peace Delegates
An official statement says the interallied financial commission will take measures to avoid default on Austro Hungarian debt coupons due March 1. Proposals were approved amid deliberations on transporting Polish divisions from France and Italy to Poland under Foch participation. France presses in Africa demands to suppress the Algeciras act and to guarantee Germany’s restraint regarding Morocco.
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Germany
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French Frontier Security Postures After Paris Talks
The piece argues France must safeguard against aggression while shaping a postwar settlement that avoids new Alsace Lorraine disputes. It discusses Rhine policy, demilitarization of the left bank, neutral status for inhabitants, and leveraging a future league of nations to curb German military presence. It notes expected moves by Lloyd George and Clemenceau to advance frontier solutions.
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French Halt Bolshevik Agents Laden With Money
Paris reports three agents of the Russian Bolshevik government attempted to enter France with 60 French refugees who arrived on Sunday. The agents were not allowed to proceed to Paris and are held at the port where they disembarked. They reportedly carried 1,600,000 rubles worth about 750,000 dollars.
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Clemenceau May Quit House Tomorrow After Speech
Paris February 25 Premier Clemenceau likely to leave his residence tomorrow for the first time since being shot. He met Foreign Minister Pichon Gen Mordaca Finance Minister Kiotz and others as nurses and doctors report improving convalescence. He plans to go outdoors while physicians guard against relapse with several arrests made in political circles tied to his assailant.
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J E Mackenzie Dena Former Berlin Correspondent Dies
J E Mackenzie formerly the Times Berlin correspondent and noted war column writer died in London from pneumonia after influenza following a four day illness.
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Bavarian unrest as sailors seize Saxony towns
Reports from Copenhagen and Paris reach a Germany-wide crisis as armed sailors seize Plauen and demand a Bavarian diet. Herr Scheid is named Bavarian premier after Eisner assassination. Saxon garrisons oust officers amid continued fighting and council influence.
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Wilson Eyes League Battle as Senate Standoff Grows
President Wilson returns to Washington to wage a nation shaping clash over the proposed league of nations. Senators debate whether to ratify the treaty and fear delay if the question goes to the people, while Owen and Cummins prepare to speak in favor of a version of the league.
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Washington D C Troops to Return Home by Summer
A Pershing cable to the War Department outlines that more than 1200 Washington area soldiers from the First Cavalry Squadron the District machine gun battalion and the field hospital company will be home by April to July. The Rainbow division the 212th and 312th machine gun battalions and other DC units are among those scheduled to sail or return by June and July as the Army of Occupation redeploys.
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Daylight Saving Repeal Sought by Senate Suspension
Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Gore moved to suspend Senate rules to make daylight saving repeal germane to the agriculture appropriation bill. The move aims to forestall defeat of the rider and would require a two thirds vote, which Gore expressed confidence to obtain.
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70 Chinese Treaties Open Railway Rights Exposed
Paris reports extensive 70 to 80 treaties and understandings between Japan and China. Notes exchanged on September 24 1918 cover railways mining lands steamship lines and financial privileges. Japanese capital aims to fund lines in Manchuria Mongolia and China proper with China loan cooperation.
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