Wilson to Paris for early peace congress with Germans present
The Associated Press reports plans for President Wilson to return to Paris for an early peace congress with German delegates, with preliminary treaty terms to be formed by March 22. Wilson lands Brest mid March, joins Lloyd George in Paris, and a preliminary German peace agreement is expected by early April, outlining military, naval, and economic conditions.
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Communique Issued By Peace Delegates
Paris march 1 the supreme council issued an official statement detailing the session. Marshal Foch submitted the military conditions report to be imposed on the enemy. Signor Crespi presented the list of questions for the financial commission and Clementel outlined economic questions for the economic commission. The next meeting is set for monday march 3 at 6 pm.
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Japanese Premier Opposed To League Constitution
Tokyo dispatch quotes Premier Bara urging that the League of Nations plan from Paris be incompatible with Japan’s views The premier says the constitution must be modified before Japan can join and warns against counter leagues with Germany and Russia as they would trivialize the League.
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Submarine Demise Stuns Navies Across the World
Reports indicate major powers consider scrapping submarines as navies reevaluate strategy. The United States schedules defenses around remaining assets while Britain and America lean toward disposal of enemy vessels. France resists, warning against reckless debt and war debt allocations among allies emerge as a critical Supreme Council issue amid economic strains.
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Extra Session In Bill Movement By Republicans
Paris reports the great powers council will review military terms for Germany and naval provisions while Republicans push for an early congressional session. They argue a constitutional right to fix the meeting date, aiming to shift responsibility to the president if Congress delays action.
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Knox Attacks League Plan Warns of European Broils
Senate debate on the League of Nations constitution featured Senator Knox and Senator Hardwick blasting the plan as a path to war and loss of sovereignty. Knox urged a world court and international code, while stressing U.S. rights on the Monroe doctrine and domestic policy.
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Wilson says third term not topic at lunch
White House officials said reports claiming President Wilson discussed a third term with Democratic leaders were inaccurate. He reportedly spoke of wanting to return to writing and considering compiling a history, while attendees suggested he might retire at term end.
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Princess Helena of Serbia joins Prince in Paris
Geneva reports Princess Helena of Serbia passed through Geneva en route to Paris to join her brother Prince Regent Alexander. Her husband Duke Jean Constantinovich of Russia was killed by Bolsheviks before her eyes at Ferm. she fled with her two children in disguise to Copenhagen.
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Peace in Sight by April Says Balfour
Paris March 1 British foreign secretary Arthur Balfour told British correspondents that by the end of March peace would be in sight marking progress toward universal peace and stressing the United States must share in the postwar tasks for the league of nations to reach its full fruit.
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1500 Foot Washington Balloon Flight On Potomac Park
A Washington Post reporter and two army officers rode an observation balloon tethered near the Polo Grounds in Potomac Park. At about 1500 to 1560 feet, they witnessed a sweeping view of the city, Capitol lines, and surrounding countryside, weather permitting. The ascent followed the sister ship’s earlier mooring incident, and the crew hoped for a repeat tableau despite wind and haze. The account notes the dramatic cityscape and a continued feature on page fifteen.
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Wilson Sets Mark for Busiest Week in Their Era
President Wilson presided over a record week at the White House signing 23 bills and joint resolutions while juggling calls, nominations, and policy deliberations. Key actions included general appropriation measures, the Post Office Bill, and a Civilian Employes bill, with military enlistment expansion and a war bonus reported. Diplomatic envoys from Peru and Serbs Slovenes and Croats delivered credentials as callers crowded the afternoon. A delegation from the Irish Race Convention sought self determination pledges but could not meet the President.
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Bond Debate Swings Over Victory Loan Bill In Senate
The Senate huddled over the victory loan bond bill as Republicans split on filibuster tactics and Treasury powers. Senator Simmons urged swift action amid warnings the issue cannot be sold at par, with Secretary Glass needing flexibility to set rates. Sherman pressed for a hard line, while leaders warned against delaying vital appropriations.
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Americans Win British War Cross at Royal Investiture
London March 1 X King George held an investiture at Buckingham Palace and conferred eight Victoria Crosses and many other honors. Among American recipients were Capt Edward Christofferson, Lieut Thomas Doyle, Lieut Alexander Gillis, Lieut Robert Goforth, and Lieut Robert MacDuffie. Maj William George Barker of the Royal Air Force was hero of the day, receiving the Victoria Cross, the Distinguished Service Order with bar, and a Military Cross with two bars for downing fifty German planes, including a four-kill sortie on October 27, 1918, despite being wounded and losing consciousness twice.
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Repeal of Luxury Tax Clears House Floor
The House approved aResolution to repeal the luxury tax clause of the war revenue bill and sent it to the Senate. The 2 10 percent tax on high priced apparel and many items would be removed as the war ended. Representative Moore called the tax obnoxious to the country and urged repeal.
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Berlin in turmoil as general strike threats rise
Chaos broadens across central Germany as Spartacans push for a general Berlin strike while labor ministers meet radical leaders in Leipzig and Halle. 180000 volunteers flock to defend government. troops deployed, martial law declared in Bavaria. Berlin faces electric and transport curbs amid widespread unrest.
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