Peace conference aims on league links and Rhine control
Reports from Paris March 12 describe American hopes for a strong presentation on a postwar league and Rhine governance. Discussions cover Heligoland forts and the Rhine zone, with Britain, France, and Italy negotiating cable ownership and war prize questions as supreme council reviews the ownership of German cables to America.
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Premier Voices Unconditional Neutral Rights Demands
The Hague Geneva dispute highlights Seredish premier's insistence on unconditional rights for neutrals in League of Nations deliberations. He urges that neutrals gain a seat in world policy talks and that armament limits and revised league structure be formally discussed at a Geneva venue.
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Clash Over Paris Peace Looms As Wilson Criticized
London dispatch notes a heated Paris debate on the League of Nations and peace terms. President Wilson presses for covenant inclusion while Britain and France seek a quicker preliminary treaty. Lloyd George and Swiss delegates weigh a compromise to avoid delaying settlement.
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War Cost and Losses Cited by Baker in San Francisco
Secretary of War Newton D Baker told a Commercial Club gathering that World War nine million deaths and nearly eleven billion dollars in debt far exceed North America’s property value. He cited seven million battle deaths and warned that without a League of Nations disease hunger and despair could overwhelm the world. Baker and General March then departed for San Diego.
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Nation loans $50 million to railroads via War Finance
A $50 million loan was extended yesterday to Director General Innes by the War Finance Corporation as the first advance for the railroad administration since the loss of Congressional funding. The loan, at 6 percent and due 13 July, is backed by railroad bonds and notes, mainly Pennsylvania Railroad, and will replenish funds nearly exhausted after the failed appropriation. The WFC also approved $1.12 million for the Central of Georgia Railroad, joining prior aggregate advances of $70 million to various railways.
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Danish Cabinet to Remain After Resignation Talks
Copenhagen reports Premier Zane and the Nah wh cabinet have withdrawn its resignation as negotiations among political leaders fail to form a coalition or resolve the ministerial deadlock. The king ordered the cabinet to remain in office pending further crisis handling.
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Bribery Inquiry by Ohio Legislators
A joint legislative committee will probe bribery and misconduct allegations involving state lawmakers. Major leaders Whitemore and Hepple set the panel with nine members from both houses and will seek outside legal help. no immunity for witnesses. Nevada Senate rejects league of nations endorsement after Assembly approval.
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EBB SETS ON LEAGUE FRENCH SEE DANGER IN DELAY
The French perceive danger to the league as delays continue and American troops decline to invite the president to speak. British papers show impatience over postponing the peace treaty, while a report indicates 60 senators oppose ratification and cables go to Wilson. May accept only mere endorsement.
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Wilson Faces Hard Test on League Covenant in Paris
In Paris President Wilson confronts the stiffest challenge to weave the league covenant into the German treaty. Allied and neutral observers note waning support in Europe and America as delays threaten a prompt peace. French and British papers urge finishing preliminary terms before tackling broader league questions.
Argentine Newspaper Men Unite in Union Move
The piece describes Argentine newspaper men forming a union amid censorship allowing more American commentary for London. It notes President Buenos Aires has received many communications urging amendments to protect American rights, with about 60 printers in several cities pressing strikes as part of the Graphic Arts Federation.
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Senate votes loom against ratifying league covenant
About 96 senators oppose ratification as sentiment for the league covenant is at ebb tide after the President’s second European trip. A general endorsement of a league of nations, separate from the covenant, may be the maximum the President can win in the preliminary discussions, with few senators opposing the principle if the right league is found.
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U S Missionary Reports Korean Independence Rising
An American missionary describes a passive resistance movement in Korea as brutalities, arrests, and a push for independence. He claims two American women missionaries were beaten by Japanese soldiers and nurses from Seoul hospitals were detained. The American consul’s arrest and release are noted amid growing protests.
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Communique From Peace Delegates On Labor Legislation
Paris March 18 an official statement says the commission on international labor legislation held its twenty seventh meeting this morning to hear statements from representatives of women's organizations of allied countries Samuel Gompers presid ing the session was announced as the meeting focused on women's groups' views and proposals
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Hans to Send 90 Million to Brussels for Food
Brussels reports that Germany will deposit 450 million francs gold about 30 million dollars at the Brussels National Bank. Payments are scheduled: 175 million francs within four days and 270 million francs within ten days. The deposits relate to the allied conference agreement for Germany to finance food shipments.
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Premiers urge Lloyd George to stay in Paris two weeks
Wilson joins Clemenceau and Orlando in asking Prime Minister Lloyd George to extend his stay in Paris by a fortnight to push forward urgent peace talks. The letter stresses the necessity of settling main issues and preserving momentum at the conference.
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Air orders clarified and reorganization plan described
The memo outlines a new service structure for aeronautics with Maj Gen Mensher as director and Col Milton K Davis as executive liaison, mimicking a successful model used by the 42d Division. Brig Gen Mitchell remains at high level, reporting to Gen Menoher, as four assistants handle defined lanes of work while the bureau gains practical standing and accountability. Senator Chamberlain published a letter praising Willem Kenis and the Bureau of Military Aeronautics for turning aims into real results, stressing truthfulness and improved administration.
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Abandon Gas Warfare Branch Moves to End War Justified
The Chemical Warfare Service of the U S Army is to be disorganized and abolished by orders from Gen March with Baker approval The war department plans to wipe out the corps perfected at great expense and finish its prewar program The Edgewood arsenal is turned over to the ordnance department and no funds or personnel will be provided for further chemical warfare research The plan faces opposition from officers and questions about the gas program remain unresolved
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