Fresh Teuton invasion forces Bolsheviki to sign peace
London reports Russia pushed toward agreeing to German terms as Lenine and Trotzky signaled readiness to accept conditions from Brest Litovsk delegations. German forces moved into Dvinsk and Imtsk while aiding Ukrainians, amid disruptions to railways and supplies in occupied areas. Kremlin protests escalation as Ukraine arrests rise.
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Bolsheviki
London
Russia
Germany
Lenine
Leon Trotzky
Council of People’s Commissioners
Brest-Litovek
Dvina
Dvinsk
Kovel
Volhynia
New Republic
Ukraine
Odessa
Austria
Berne
Vienna
Count Czernin
Petrograd
Central
Rada
Brest Litovsk
Holubowicz
Kiav
Don Cossack leader kills self after defeat in Novo Tcherkask
Petrograd reports Gen. Kaletilines hetman of the Don Cossacks shot himself at Novo Tcherkask headquarters after a government session decided to resign and pass power to a workers and soldiers council. Nazaroff succeeded him and ordered mobilization against Bolshevik forces advancing toward Novo Tcherkask.
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Don Cossacks
Nova Tcherkask
Kaledines
Republic of the Don
Eight Soldiers Injured In Barracks Fire At Camp Dodge
Eight soldiers of Company U ordnance corps were seriously hurt when a fire started from a storeroom destroyed their barracks and latrine at Camp Dodge Iowa. Over 100 soldiers leapt from second story windows as stairs were blocked. several sustained burns and bruises while others suffered sprains from the jump. Service records were lost, enlistment details unclear, a board was appointed to probe the incident, and monetary loss was modest.
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Camp Dodge
Co. U, Ordnance Corps
Eght
J. M. Hummeltl
Mason City
L. L. Dutkiewics
Detroit
Mich
J. Malnowski
Rockford
Jeff Pashinesky
I. V. Tower
Casey
Fred Segerond
Lyman
J. H. Roach
Rail Managers Admit Higher Wage Needed
Washington officials report railroad management witnesses told the wage commission that wage increases are needed for the low paid man earning under $2,000 a year. Testimony is set to continue with J. T. Latimer, F. G. Nicholson, and W. J. Tollerton among expected witnesses.
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Washington, D. C
Railroad Wage Commission
J. T. Latimer
Burlington
F. G. Nicholson
Chicago
Eastern Illinois
W. J. Tollerton
Rock Island
Delivery Help Line for Missed Paper
Notice asks readers to call 3336 if the newspaper is not delivered by 6 o clock. It instructs that a copy will be sent and requests calls reach the office before 6 30 p m. The message reflects a late era classified insertion about home delivery and urgency.
Social Revolutionists Overthrow Lenine and Make Premier
Unconfirmed reports claim social revolutionists have ousted Lenine and installed Tchernoff as premier. Officials deny details as rumors spread about a potential shift in leadership and governance.
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Lenine
Tchernoff
Bolshevik Chiefs Escape to Riga Threaten Russia Return
Report from Vasa via Copenhagen claims Bolshevik leaders Lenine and Troizky fled Petrograd with Social Revolutionists led by M. Tchernoff who is said to have orchestrated the short lived constituent assembly. The Social Revolutionists call for an immediate allied conference to align war aims with democratic Russian principles.
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London
Vasa
Petrograd
M. Tchernoff
Politiken
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Nikolai Lenine
Leon Troizky
Riga
Nikolaistadt
Pinland
Tornea
S M. Tchernoff
Constituent Assembly
Korensky
Tchernoff
Tchornoff
Profosh
Associated Press
M. Thornoff
Social Revolutionist
Russia
Socialist Leader Stirs French by Alsace Speech
The Socialist national convention opened with a vote 2,917 to 218 to discuss a British memorandum as a basis for inter allied talks. Albert Thomas defended Alsace Lorraine referendums as non indispensable for disannexation, rebuking a hostile interruption as abdication and cowardice.
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Paris
Albert Thomas
Committee On
Alsace-Lorraine
M. Thomas
Begin Inquiry Into Hog Island Scandal
Washington February 19 investigation into all phases of enormous government shipyard expenditures at Hog Island Pa has been started by secret service men and department of justice agents. San Felice a Great Quality Clear advertisement.
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Washington, D. C
Hog Island
Department of Justice
Nelson Morris testifies in wage inquiry over living costs
Nelson Morris chairman of Morris & Co packers testifies in Chicago before arbitrator Judge Samuel Alschuler. He questions Walsh’s wage figures as too high and argues profits fell 56 percent since November while labor conditions and welfare efforts are outlined. He notes 12,000 workers in Chicago with $800 average wage and cites 1916 profits of 3.8 million and 1917 profits of 5.4 million. He asserts visits to workers’ homes were made by welfare staff and discusses living wage concepts.
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Chicago
Fab
Nelson Morris
Morris & Gotha Packers
Rank P. Walsh
Morris
Walsh Chicago
Noelson
Morris & Co
Mr. Walsh
Armour
Weifare Department
Walsh
Third Raid of Hoeon London Proves Futile
Western Front busy with raids and air battles as American aviator downed German plane and shells wounded nine Americans. London reports a night raid thwarted with no casualties, heavy gunfire, and multiple air engagements across Champagne, Lorraine, Flanders, and the Italian front amid ongoing artillery actions.
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London
Treves
Thionville
Champagne
Butte-du-Mesnil
Lorraine
Flanders
Houtholst Wood
War Office
Lens
Arras
Epehy
Paris
St. Gobain
Chavignon
Bezonvaux
Cadet Aviator Dies in Lovefield Plane Crash Explosion
Dallas Feb 19 Victor L Dennis flying cadet at Lovefield was fatally burned when his airplane burst into flames during a landing attempt. He was about 100 feet aloft when he nose dived, struck the ground, wrecking the plane as the gasoline tank exploded. Dennis home is Detroit Michigan. El Tovar Broadiaf Havana Se Cigar.
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Dallas
Tex
Victor L. Tdennis
Lovefield
Dennis
Detroit
Mich
State Enrollment Week urged for Iowa boys working reserve
Gov Harding designates February 26 to March 2 as STATE ENROLLMENT WEEK OF THE UNITED STATES BOYS' WORKING RESERVE. Boys 16 to draft age urged to enroll through school superintendents, to work in agriculture and farms for wages, and to receive a bronze badge of honor from the government.
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Des Moines
Ifarding
Nara
Towa
Jowa
Salihurs
Iowa
United States
Boyan Working Reserve
India
State of Love
Boys’ Working Reserve
United States Department of Irbor
W. L. Harding
A J Knapp Chosen A Secretary Of Commercial Club
Andrew F Knapp former proprietor of the Waterloo Monument Co was elected secretary of the Waterloo Commercial club and will begin duties March 1. He returns to the city after leaving to run his brother's business in Vermont. He succeeds Charles Van Vleck who resigned after four years seeking greater opportunities. The new location of Van Vleck is not yet public.
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Andrew F. Knapp
Waterloo Monument Co
Waterloo Commercial Club
Mr. Knapp
Vermont
St. Affalfa
Knapp
Charles van Vleck
Wie
Senator Chamberlain to Undergo Acute Operation
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon, chairman of the military committee, will be operated on for a open dicitis. He appeared improved after a fall attack but later physicians decided to move him to a hospital for the operation.
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Washington
BD. C
Senator Chamberlain
Oregon
Yankees in France Are a Tough Lot
A Geneva dispatch circulating in German newspapers claims American troops in France face harsh treatment from plainclothes police. It says Paris reports allege police beat unrested soldiers with rubber clubs, provoking public sympathy for the troops in some incidents.
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Yankees
France
Sow
York
Geneva
Paris
Milk Producers Indicted in Price Fixing Plot
Eight members of the Milk Producers' Association were indicted for conspiring to fix milk prices. Named defendants include Willis J. Kittle secretary and state milk commission member. Charles E. Potter Elgin chairman of the association's milk board. Robert M. Omann campaign chairman. Frank H. Reese treasurer. Clinton J. Cooper William A. Goodwin Hoy Lewis and Arnold Huber. Bonds set at 5900 each. Assistant State's Attorney Michels said the case shows a nationwide conspiracy reaching coast to coast and into every milk producing state.
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Chicago
Milk Producers’ Association
Kersten
Willis J. Kittle
Milk Commission
The
State Food Administration
Charles E. Potter
Elgin
Milk Board
Association
Robert M. Omann
Frank H. Reese
Clinton J. Cooper
William A. Goodwin
Hoy Lewis
Arnold Huber
Nicholas Michels
Red Cross Worker in Seattle Shot by Foe Sympathizer
Ralph A Horr a leading Red Cross worker and mayoral candidate in Seattle was shot in his office by an unknown assailant who fled with an accomplice. Horr crawled to a desk phone to summon police and remains alive at city hospital. He had received threats tied to his anti-patriot rhetoric and a veiled warning to stop his pink cuff talk. He is 35, married, and has lived in Seattle 12 years.
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Seattle
Wash
Ralph A. Horr
Red Cross
Worr
Horr
City Hospital
Senate panel favors $2.50 wheat price for 1918 crop
Washington, Feb 19. The senate agricultural committee reported a favorable bill to raise the minimum price for the 1918 wheat crop from $2 to $2.50 per bushel. The measure aims to support farmers as market conditions shift amid wartime needs.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Agricultural Committee
Hindenburg to Try Surprise Tactics Against Allies
German commander Hindenburg plans unexpected moves to outflank Allied forces after beating Russians, aiming to reverse the war's momentum. The strategy emphasizes surprise attacks and rapid maneuvers to crush opponent lines and seize advantage.
Mysterious gas to wipe out foes tank brigade to smash
British and Allied fronts brace for German assault on Arras to St Quentin sector with tanks and new gas, as Hindenburg Ludendorff plan surprise tactics. Captured prisoners say troops fear carnage while officers push for a quick breakthrough amid heavy bombardment and massed firepower.
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Associated Press
France
High Command
Sra
Marshal von Hindenburg
von Ludendorff
Galicia
Riga
Laon
von Hutier
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Austrian War Office
Imtsk
Berlin
Dvina River
Gen
Alsace
Young
Big Packing Concern
el Tovar Broadieaf
Havana
A. J. Knapp
Commercial Club
Sen. Chamberlain
Quentin
Hindenburg
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