Senate clash over military justice rages in capital
Senator Chamberlain assails Maj Gen Crowder and Secretary Baker as erroneous statements trigger new friction between Congress and the War Department. He accuses Baker of being guided by army elements and predicts Gen Ansell could be reduced from rank amid fallout from court martial testimony.
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Chamberlain
Secretary Baker
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Representative Gould
New York
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Congressional Record
Representative Lunn
Baker
Senate of the United States
Crowder and Senate clash over league of nations policy
A lengthy exchange reviews Gen Crowder’s letter to Senator Chamberlain in the Congressional Record, a Baker note, and charges of misstatements. It cites French press reaction to the League of Nations and describes Senate and White House tensions, with references to Clemenceau, Lloyd George, and Balfour, and concerns about how the Paris conference is portrayed.
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Partia
Clemendéesu
League
Leagler
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George
Great Heitain
Balfour
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Wilsons
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Limos
George B Mead
City
Ompb
Chicago
Republican Party
McCormick
League of Nations
British Empire
United States
Carty
Wison
Lights of Courage and Criticism in Currie Command
In the House of Commons Sir Sam Hughes accuses Dominion forces leaders of sacrificing Canadian lives at Cambrai and Lens to glorify generals. Soldiers defend Gen Currie while demanding a full inquiry into battlefield tactics and orders.
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Canada
Toronto
All Canada
House of Commons
Sain Bughe- Ferme
Momiste
Dominion
France
Sir Arthur Guthe
Forc.s
Cambrai
Sir Sam
D Borden
Sr Robert
Cambraiang
Lens Passchendaele
Ele
Mone
Thisle
Senator Poindexter Opposes League Of Nations Pact
In a heated exchange on foreign policy, Senator Poindexter argues that world peace rests on voluntary restraint and rejects joining Great Britain France and others in a League of Nations style alliance. He criticizes Wilsons stance on sacrificing national fortunes and warns against entangling alliances.
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Poindexter
Belgium
Germany
Serbian King Peter to abdicate after state council
A Flume dispatch to the Idea Nazionale quotes Belgrade sources predicting that King Peter of Serbia will abdicate in favor of Prince Regent Alexander after the opening of the council of state in Belgrade. The report notes the abdication could occur soon.
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Alexander
Idea Nationale
Philippine Oil Company forms four government oil firms
Manila March 4. The Philippine Islands form four government petroleum companies to develop oil fields. Gov Yunter signs the charter to capitalize the venture at 5,096,000 pesos with the island government holding a majority stake. The Independence Mission is made permanent to pursue steps toward full statehood for the Philippines.
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Philippine Island
Gov Yunter
Pezan
Independence Mission of
The
Philippine Islands
Ita reMorte
Filippine Islands
Manila
Imperial munitions board head tied to Canadian packing firm probe
Royal commission examined Canadian packing concerns with U S branches and Sir Joseph Davies profits linked to meat contracts worth millions during the war. Davies denies charges as parliament cites casualties in Ypres and ongoing war losses. Also notes Boston Red Box first baseman Del Gainer signing with the Red Sox.
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William Davies
United States
Mit Sam
United State
Ieh
Sir Joseph
Imperial Munitions Wasr
Joseph
Boston
del Ganer
Boston Red Box
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