Covenant for yearly meeting of League of Nations
Paris February 14 reports the executive council of the proposed League of Nations will include the United States Great Britain France Italy and Japan with four other states. The council will meet annually, appoint a secretary general, grant diplomatic immunity, and require two thirds to admit non signatories. The pact pledges territorial integrity and reports plans to reduce armaments and establish a permanent court with arbitration.
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President Wilson Leaves Paris for Brest on Return Flight
President Wilson will depart Paris at 9 20 p m bound for Brest escorted by Georges Lergues minister of marine Captain Andre Tardieu and M Jusserand the French ambassador to the United States Poincare will bid him goodbye at the Invalides station. The shuttle covers the route through the league of nations notes and articles on governance of territories and the structure of the league are discussed in the same column.
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Wilson plans league of nations talks before return
Paris reports that the league of nations plan will not reach U S senate until the peace treaty is confirmed. President Wilson will discuss the project with foreign affairs committees during his brief Washington visit before returning to France. Talks with envoys covered ground already done and the delegation's stance in his absence.
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Troop transports bring thousands from Europe to U S shores
The steam ship Finland arrives from St Nazaire with 3352 troops, 932 sick or wounded, most being casualties. Brig. Gen. Daniel W. Ketcham returns in command. The cruiser Charleston brings 1271 troops and support detachments from Brest. Three transports and battleships Rhode Island and Virginia sail with 470 officers and nearly 13,000 men. Gen. Moinir, Paris military governor, dies at a dinner. Plans approved to raise 20 million for North American Sunday school work.
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Bernstorff Not Delegate to Peace Meet Confirms Germany Plans
Weimar Feb 13 Count von Bernstorff will not attend the peace conference as a German delegate. Germany plans a people’s army by general conscription and will announce disarmament and demobilization. President Ebert says a commission from center democratic and socialist parties is drafting the new government program. He notes Germany seeks universal disarmament but borders must be protected. He explains industry will unite and monopolized business may be socialized. He warns Germany’s food situation is grim with little foreign credit. Entente holds much of Germany’s gold.
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Scheidemann Attacks Bismarck Policy in Berlin Interview
Philip Scheidemann a member of Germany's provisional cabinet denounces Bismarck's foreign policy as a failure citing losses in north Schleswig and Alsace Lorraine. He advocates a new German policy aligned with Austria and a broad democratic unity. He warns against excessive Allied demands and predicts Bolshevism if Germany suffers too long. He notes strong Nazi support for League of Nations in Germany and expresses hope America can rally others to world peace.
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Yanks Barred From Consultations With Enemy Doctors
AP dispatch from Coblenz reports American soldiers forbidden to consult German doctors and barred from fraternizing with foe personnel. The orders align with prohibitions on local food purchases and emphasize strict separation between U S troops and occupying forces.
Plans of World League Finished at Paris Meet
The society of nations plan, adopted after full discussion by the commission, will be made public tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 o clock at the Quai d Orsay with President Wilson to present it at a plenary session. France will reserve certain points in its adhesion, and the council may discuss attitudes toward Russia.
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Citizens Who Served U S in War Gain Citizenship
Honolulu February 14 news reports that any alien who served in the army or navy during the war is entitled to citizenship, per instructions from Washington to William Ragsdale head of the naturalization bureau. About 800 residents including Japanese Chinese Koreans Filipinos and Puerto Ricans will become citizens.
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Germany Yet Hopes to Win the War and Men in Power
Frank H. Lemonds argues that after armistice Germany quickly rebuilt, suppressing Bolsheviks and reasserting influence through a new Weimar assembly. He warns the new regime aims to challenge Allied terms and extend imperial ambitions, even as socialists in Bern back plans to reshape Europe.
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War tax bill awaits Wilson signature after Senate action
Congress sent the war revenue bill to President Wilson for approval on his European return. The measure plans six billion dollars in taxes this year and four billion annually thereafter, with final action completed by the Senate in conference report adoption. Treasury officials begin preparations for collection.
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Storm eastward bound eases as it moves across region
The storm moving east from the Missouri River toward the Canadian border pushed heavy winds and snow across the plains and Midwest. Nebraska and western Kansas faced high winds and rail delays while most local snowfall was light. Illinois and Iowa reported heavy rain and scattered snow with telegraph and telephone service strained.
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Red uprising in Germany plan of Radek story
Copenhagen reports reveal letters found at Karl Radek’s home suggesting a Spartacist uprising planned for March across Germany. Berlin dispatches say Bolshevist forces aimed to strike the east frontier at the designated time. Radek was reportedly seen in a German officer’s uniform on several occasions.
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British industrial demands eclipse peace conference issues
London on February 14 reports that industrial questions dominate the national agenda. Railroad and mine workers demand action amid high food and product costs, with labor leaders Brace and Thomas warning the country faces a grave crisis unless addressed promptly.
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Delivery deadline notice for Courier readers
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Wilsons Return From Paris Marks End Of First World Society Prep
Paris reports the plenary session may seal the first phase toward a world society as delegates prepare dossiers for the proposed League of Nations. President Wilson heads home tonight aboard the George Washington after a reduced entourage voyage, with 519 aboard including soldiers and aides.
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