Wilson Leaves Paris After Plenary League Covenant Read
President Wilson, with Mrs. Wilson, departed Paris for Brest after the third plenary session of the peace conference. Delegates praised the covenant but French reservations indicate debates on an international military force will resume. Arab delegates raised concerns over secret treaties contradicting self-determination.
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League of Nations
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Brest
United States
Foreign Office
Robert Cecil
Great Britain
Orlando
Italy
Leon Bourgeois
France
W. M. Hughes
Australia
The
Figaro
Mystic Society of Nations
Germany
England
Japan
Europe
Society of Nations
Partinaux
Echo de Paris
Germany Insinuates Occupation Not Due To War Superiority
Amsterdam February 15. A Cologne Zeitung note claiming German occupation arose from factors other than military superiority was handed to the allied armistice commission. Marshal Foch’s retort followed as a French general refused an answer, stating the note would be reviewed if presented more courteously. General von Hammerstein delayed declaration awaiting government instructions.
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Havas
Cologne Zeitung
Armistice Commission
Marshal Foch
Gen
von Hammerstein
Quitting Russia Any Problem Detroiters Toll
Detroit citizens led by Rep. Doremus urged Secretary Baker to withdraw American troops from northern Russia. Baker said allied agreement and careful planning govern withdrawal, with archangel harbor open year and relief capabilities assured. Senators debated withdrawal and force size as 105,000 Michigan petitions pressed for action.
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Washington, D. C
Detroit
Doremus
Michigan
Baker
Russia
Associated Powers
Proope
Archangel
Paris
Wilson
Johnson
Marshall
Senate
California
King
Urah
United States
Borah
Idaho
McGumber
Long Range Foe Gun Firing on Paris Demanded by Allies
Coblenz Feb 14 The Allies seek seizure of a German long range gun once used against Paris. Inter Allied commission at Spa demands this weapon be included in war material handed over. German officers claim crews sworn to secrecy. Reports say a Bertha may be dismantled in West Prussia or seen on railway cars near Essen. Harvester Havana Cigars 10c ads.
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Paris
Interalied Connell
Spa
West Prussia
Essen
Discontent Breaks Out in British Postal Ranks
Belfast reports gas and electric service cut off for three weeks due to strikes, resumed under military protection with troops at gas works and power stations. Streetcar service aims to resume Monday as authorities seek normal operations amid unrest. London notes marked time as triple alliance talks loom. miners remain only union with definite course. Oakland boilermakers refuse return to work, storming Michael J. McGuire during protest over Macy award wages. Butte watches engineer referendum on sympathy strike. several unions decide not to strike while others seek higher wages. Quincy warns of strike if women conductors are not discharged. union pushes male workers to join. League of Nations constitution published in congressional record at Minority Leader Lodge's request.
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London
Laborite “Triple Alliance
Miners’ Federation
Railwaymen’s Union
Transport Workers’ Union
Post Office
San Francisco
Oakland
Michael J. McGuire
Macy
Butte
Mont
Butte Metal Mineworkers’ Union
Metal Mineworkers’ Industrial Union No
Industrial Workers of the World
Boilermakers
Women's Protective Union
Workinsmen's Union
Wnion
Quincy
Carmen’s
Gen Wood Relieved as Acting Quartermaster General
Maj. Gen. Robert E. Wood is relieved as acting quartermaster general at his own request and will return to private business in New York. He is succeeded by Brix. Gen. Harry L. Rogers, recently chief quartermaster of the expeditionary force, remains in the service.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Robert E. Wood
New York
United States
Brix
Harry L. Rogers
Expeditionary Force
Comely Hausfrau Becomes Wife of German President
Berlin reports Frau Luise Ebert, 45, wife of the new German president, as a practical hausfrau who has cooked, sewed, and cared for the household. Her sons pursue newspaper work and the army, while the family moves into Wilhelmstrasse official apartments. Officials weigh reception plans amid fears of simplified regime life.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Hausfrau
Frau Luise Ebert
The
New Germany
Bremen
Fourth Estate
Friedrich Ebert, Jr
Amalie
Ebert
Macedonia
Chemin Des Dames
Department of the Interior
Wilhelmstrasse
Benlevue Palace
Fowler funds leave YWCA for new building in east Des Moines
The late Cortlandt F. Fowler left a 10000 bequest to the Young Women's Christian Association for construction of a building in Des Moines costing at least 60000, located in the city east section. He also left 15 percent of costs over 66000 up to 100000 if started by 1928, plus other gifts to churches universities and friends and $5 yearly for each year of service to Fowler employees.
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Fowler Company
Florida
Upper Iowa
Fayette
Towa Children’s Home
Council Bluffs
Arthur W. Fowler
Brockport
George
Frank J
Waterloo
Col
Alva Page
M. A. Mortensen
Battle Creek
Mich
Hach
Fowler
J. Gera A. Fowler
Parlor Car Express Crashes From Struck Girder
Twelve people were injured when a steel girdler protruding from a westbound freight car tore into three eastbound Cincinnati to Pittsburgh parlor cars at Oakdale. The impact smashed roofs and sides, causing flying glass, panic, and hospitalizations. Notable injured include W. G. Merrick of Atlanta, Mrs. W. A. Keller of Steubenville, and Ralph Davidson of Sandoval.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Oakdale
Here
Express
W. G. Merrick
Atlanta
W. A. Keller
Steubenville
Ohio
Ralph Davidson
Sandoval
Metz Reawakens as France Restores Alsace Lorraine
Paris dispatch describes Metz as a living fragment of France reopened after German occupation. The piece traces old Latin culture returning, the cast of restraint on the city, and the contrast with other towns amid postwar reordering. It notes Metz’ Roman forts, historic quiet, and the challenge of reestablishing life after years of occupation. Continuous on page three.
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Lorraine
France
Tours
Orleans
Vauban
Verdun
Baaiie
King Economics Next Big Job for Paris Delegated
Paris reports the peace conference faces economic readjustment as three bodies study trade, tariffs, and financial questions. The supreme council shifts civilian control to economic and financial drafting commissions, aiming to remove barriers and unify trade conditions among consenting nations.
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Economic Drafting Commission
Financial Drafting Commission
Wilson
Weather forecast for Wer region shows mixed precipitation
Weather predictions for the week beginning February 17 indicate varying conditions across the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Expect light rain or snow in the north on Monday, activity in the southeast on Monday or Tuesday, then generally fair weather with near normal temperatures.
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Mississippi
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Emuth
Philippine Education Free Fund Proposal in the 30 Million Peso Act
Washington February report states the Philippine legislature acted to appropri ate 30 000 000 pesos for universal free education. It aims to extend primary schooling for two terms, banish illiteracy, establish English as the common language, and strengthen the insular government.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Yeutoray
Manila
Wardapartnigol
United States
Wilson to Speak in Boston After Return
President Wilson, sailing from Brest aboard the George Washington, will land in Boston around February 24. He plans an address in Boston, arranged by Mayor Peters, covering work at the peace conference Atlantic City and February 15 events. Tumulty reported the decision while the president was aboard and hotel guests noted the timetable.
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Brest
Wilson
United States
Boston
Atlantic City
N. J
Joseph Ptumulty
Peters
George Washington
Amer- Gasse
France
Iowa Officer Decorated for Gallantry in Dvina Actions
Four American officers and ten non commissioned officers and men received British decorations for gallantry and efficiency. Among them was First Lieut Edwin J Stevenson of Davenport Iowa awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry near Tulgas on the Dvina River through engagements since early September.
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Associated Press
Archangel
Feb
Edwin J. Stevenson
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Davenport
Tulgosk
Dvina River
Auto Makers Offer Million Loan for Niles Housing
Horace and Thomas Dodge, Detroit automobile manufacturers, propose lending one million dollars to Niles for housing six hundred families. The plan covers two thirds of each house cost, targeting contractors, tied to moving Michigan Central division headquarters from Michigan City to Niles. The Dodges have resided in Niles.
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Harbor
Mich
Horace
Thomas Dodge
Detroit
Niles
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Michigan City
Dodges
Dodges Formarts
President Wilson Leaves Brest Aboard George Washington
President Wilson departed Brest aboard the USS George Washington after a brief farewell with Admiral Moreau Gen Helmick and Mr Schwab. A French naval escort and American battalions accompanied the transfer as ships displayed the American flag amid a cloudy harbor scene.
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Brest
Wilson
United States
U.S
George Washington
Paris
Brest Arsenal By Admiral Moreau
Helmick
Charles M. Schwab
Oes
Conde
New Mexico
Georges. Leygues
Andre Tardieu
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Admiral Moreau
Gen. Helmick
Admiral Halstead
Mr. Schwab
Schwab
Delivery deadline notice for The Courier newspaper
The Courier informs readers delivery is before 3 30 each day and asks to call 3340 if not received by then. If delivery is late due to carrier error or other cause, readers may phone before 6 30 p m to have two copies sent, per office instructions.
Webster County Lutherans Pledge $10,000 for Relief Drive
Des Moines reports Webster County Lutherans contributed 10000 toward Iowa quota of 21000 in the national Lutheran reconstruction drive. The drive opens tomorrow for ten days to aid Lutherans in war torn Europe. Iowa leaders predict the state will raise five times its quota.
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Webbstern County
Europe
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