League Debate and Absences at White House Dinner
President Wilson explained the league of nations provisions to Senate and House foreign relations members at a White House dinner. Senators Borah and Fall declined to attend, citing a pledge of silence. Debate continued in the Senate with Cummins Owen Hitchcock Lodge and Knox slated to speak. lists of attending members from both parties were noted.
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Wilson
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League of Nations
White House
George Washington
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Iowa
Eaters
Oklahoma
Owen
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Foreign Relations Committee
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Imader
Knox
Pennsylvania
Sennator Hardwick
Georgia
Vermon Tal
Ueper
Sanaters Borah
Idaho
Falt
New Mexico
Dorsey
W. Shackleford
Missouri
Rmer
Trilbert Hitchcock
Nebras
Jono Sharn Wiliams
Mississippi
Laude A. Swangon
Atlee Pomérens
Ohio
Marcus A. Smith
Arizona
Wikkard Salsbury
Delaware
Key Pittman
Nevada
John WK. Shields
Tennessee
Charles S. Thomas
Colorads
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Democrate
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusett
William Alden Smith
Michigan
Porter J. McC
Cumming
Pittman
Keystone State to Aid Gillett in Speakership Fight
The Republican conference for speaker selection in the next House race saw three candidates Frederick H. Gillett James R Mann and Philip Campbell reach final pitches for support. Pennsylvania's 28 GOP members met with 18 backing Gillett 4 supporting Mann two backing Campbell and four absent expressing favor for Gillett.
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James KR. Mann
Linois
Philip Campbell
Kansas
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Manno
Campbell
Pennsylvania Delegaton
Sue
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Abgzentees
Ludendorff Calls for Trial to Justify His Actions
Berlin reports Gen Ludendorff, blamed for the Western offensive, has sent a letter to President Ebert via the Copenhagen legation. He requests a court of inquiry to compel him to vindicate his life and activities and says his book will justify his actions. He seeks return to Germany and public clarity on wartime conduct and the roots of misfortune.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Ludendorff
Ebert
Copenhagen
Germany
German Peace Peasants Fight Soviets in Bavaria Crisis
Bayern faces a violent upheaval as workmen and soldiers declare a proletarian dictatorship in Munich after the murder of Premier Eisner. Spartacists and independent socialists clash with authorities while Saxony enters civil war and peasant revolts threaten regions including Baden.
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Eisner
Berlin
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Ruhr
Westphalia
Xony
Dlannheim
Baden
Cer
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Weimar
Vissische Zeitung
Quidde
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Interior
Aller
Premier Risner
Count Arco Valiey
Labor's Code Drafts and Versailles Labor Plans
The peace conference labor commission reports progress on an international labor bureau constitution to be presented at the next plenary session. British draft penalties and dominion questions are settled. Moroccan dispute to be resolved by France and Spain. Vienna to be paid Austro-Hungarian coupons with safeguards to avoid obligating former empire states.
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Sha
Great Powers
Havas
Lwo
Great Britain
Rays
Paris
Supreme Councill
Peace Conference
Italy
Interallied Financial Commission
Interalised Financial Commission
Austria-Hungary
Theo
Toda
BM Ahroumani Ay
Borhos Nubar Paxsiit
Fuipe
Eight of Twelve Gilson Brothers Die in Action
Hartford reflects on the Gilson family of Miss Margaret Gilson as eight of twelve Gilson brothers who entered the service are killed in action. One brother lost an arm and a leg, another had both arms amputated, one lost an arm, and the last is reported wounded with degree undetermined. Parents Mr and Mrs C M Gilson reside in San Antonio Texas.
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Hartford
Conn
Margaret Gilson
C. M. Gilson
San Antonio
Tex
League of Nations draws broad support at peace talks
London Times reports that Paris presses for a universal League to regulate labor and crisis response. It notes Wilson's covenant draft and a push for international machinery to resolve disputes, enforce inquiries, and ensure equal labor conditions across nations. Samuel Gompers backs a maximum eight hour day.
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London Times
Washington Post
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Public Ledgers
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League of Nations
Senate
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Atlantic
Bolshievik hostage swap hinted in Moscow plea
The Associated Press reports from Stockholm that American citizen Kolomatiano, condemned to death by Bolsheviks in Moscow, is detained in the Kremlin. Norway’s consul and U S officials discuss a prisoner exchange involving Kolomatiano and others, with threats of execution if the United States fails to respond.
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Kolomatiano
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State Department
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Thomas J. Mooney
Townsend
Debs
Mooney
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Kolcherik
Red Army
Russia
Kelomatiano
United States
Trent
Secretary of War
United States Debates League of Nations Issues
Senate speeches on the League constitution propose arbitration and disarmament steps while warnings resist American sovereignty surrender. Critics fear British control and call for limits on permanent international authority amid calls to safeguard national boundaries.
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Supreme Council of the League
United States
Owen
Great Britain
France
Iaiy
Japan
League
Peace Delegates Issue Communique From Paris
A Randpressed report from Paris covers a peace conference at the Quai d Orsay where allied delegates discuss frontier questions and Armenian claims. Speakers affirm steps toward safeguarding sovereignty while favoring world peace and U S isolation ending.
Clemenceau Leaves House After Shooting Incident
Paris February 26 Premier Clemenceau left his residence at 1 35 pm for the first time since being shot last Wednesday A crowd cheered as he entered an automobile with Dr Laut His face bore a pleased smile despite fever He testified before Capt Bouchar den about the life attempt and discussed Cottin the accused with a calm demeanor Cottin blamed Clemenceaus politics for the assault and showed no remorse suggesting police brutality influenced him.
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Paris
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Clemenceaur
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Bonchardan
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Wmilé Collin
Clemeneceau
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Boucharden
Timony
Nation backs schools calls for federal education department
Dr George J. Strayer, president of the National Education Association, told the Department of Superintendence that unequal wealth distribution hinders democratic education and urged federal action. He argued only a cabinet headed Department of Education can equalize educational opportunity by mobilizing national wealth for children.
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Chicago
George J. Strayer
National Education Association
Department of
Department of Education
Ministry of Education
Government Says It Won’t Act To Back League Principles
London sources report government spokesman says Britain cannot adopt proposals for a league of nations by acting unilaterally. The discussion centers on transferring American cargo to American steamer control and shipping policy amid trade with America and naval concerns involving Maj Cayzer and shipping unions.
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London
Andres Bonar Law
Cayzer
Omiy
France Seeks German Naval Vessels After Losses
In a terse statement the French naval official urged surrender of certain German ships to compensate wartime losses. He argued returning ships would ease France's naval pressure and reduce armament tensions, presenting it as a practical remedy for theFrench naval problem.
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Freach Neval
Tiwich
Almster
Berg Leyenes
Sion
France
Military objectors readied in wartime hearings
Hearings resumed on court martial revisions as Major General Crowder and other officials testified on handling conscientious objectors. Secret orders and proposed newsroom access were discussed, with emphasis on proper supervision and humane treatment while evaluating penalties and the judge advocate general’s powers.
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Senate
Chamberlain
Baker
Uae
Vrachler Asso
Leavenworth
Kaus
French Army Reform Post Demobilization
Paris reports the demobilization of the regular army proceeding with former general organizations gradually resuming. Military districts shrink from 21 to four, with Lorraine and other regions reorganized under new districts as part of the postwar restructuring.
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Paris
Renal
Liere
Lorraine
Tribute to Fighters From Capital Today in Washington
Washington caps a day of tribute with two grand parades and an aerial display. Soldiers sailors and marines receive a homecoming welcome for World War I service as President Wilson returns from Europe. Public businesses close and trains bring back furloughed personnel while officers plan to maintain order and safety for crowds.
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