Clemenceau Survives Assassination Attempt in Paris
Paris reports reveal Premier Clemenceau describing the attack at Boulevard Delessert where a silhouette fired through the car door. The orderly drew a pistol, the chauffeur sped away, and Clemenceau reached home unharmed. Police warned of Bolshevik plotting and Paris papers voice sympathy for the wounded statesman.
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Associated Press
Paris
Clemenceau
Boulevard Delessert
Luz
Gange
French honor 30 Russians in northern Russia
Thirty U S officers and men in northern Russia received French war crosses for gallant service under French command on the Vologda railway front during the September October and November offensive against the Bolsheviks. The awards were presented by the French commander in the presence of Maj. Gen. F Hamond Ironside and Col. George B. Stewart, with the thermometer below zero.
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Associated Press
Archangel
Russia
Vologda
Fhamond Ironside
George B. Stewart
Poles Advance Near Volkovysk and Bialystok
Associated Press reports Polish troops occupy Volkovysk and run a line along the Niepka northeast of Warsaw while Russians hold Olida and Niemen. Poles reach beyond Bialystok but face German resistance. Ukrainian forces push west of Lemberg capturing territory between Pryzmysl and Grodek. rail links disrupted.
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Niemen
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Bialystok
London
Lemberg
Pryzmysl
Grodek
Vienna
Wilson to Reach Boston Monday Ahead of George Washington
Boston February 20 The steamship George Washington carrying President and Mrs Wilson will reach Boston Monday about 1 p m local time. The party will transfer to the coast guard cutter Ossipee for the trip to the city then proceed to New York with the returning troops. Six destroyers will escort the George Washington to an anchorage as weather slows the convoy.
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New York
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France
Spencer 8. Wood
First Naval District
New Mexico
Andrew J. Peters
Railroad Solution Not to Be Tried This Session of Congress
Washington February 20 Congress will not pursue a legislative solution to railroad problems this session, members of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee said after open hearings since January. Chairman Smith indicated more witnesses may be heard, but no action was expected on Senator Cummins Iowa resolution to prevent relinquishment of the railroads before Congress acts.
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Iowa
Kaiser's Son Held in Intrigue Case
Copenhagen February 2 Prince Joachim of Prussia youngest son of former Emperor William has been arrested according to a Munich dispatch. The dispatch says the arrest is on suspicion of involvement in certain intrigues.
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Courier delivery deadline and contact instructions
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 3 30 o clock. If a delivery error keeps you from receiving the paper by that time call 2330 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 p.m.
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Jubilee Jubilee: Cardinal Gibbons Praised by Catholic Leaders
Washington, Feb 20. Clergy and laity of Roman Catholicism in the United States gathered to honor Cardinal James Gibbons on his golden episcopal jubilee. Archbishops Cerretti and O Connell praised his half century as bishop and cardinal, while Cardinal Begin and others lauded his work. Cardinal Gibbons spoke of peace dawn and the papacy, paying tribute to Benedict XV and the enduring church.
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Boston
Cardinal Begin
Canada
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Catholic University
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St. Louis
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Moses
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Belgium
France
Evrone
Europe
Fur Collar On General Biddle Overcoat Sparks Drill
Maj. Gen. Biddle, commanding American forces in England, is reminded by military police to follow uniform rules after appearing in a fur collar on a raincoat. Chaplain Bishop Brent and Col. Groom are among officers cited for dress regulation lapses. The fur collar is not allowed on the American uniform.
German protest notes misstate armistice terms says official note
Paris Feb 20 official German note correcting Erzberger press statements declares inaccuracies in the text presented to Marshal Foch. It alleges added phrases not in the original, notes Erzberger’s assertion of secrecy on peace preliminaries, and cites Scheidemann’s role and the independent nature of the protest as a platonic display.
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Paris
Mathias Erzberger
Marshalment
Erzberger
Treveson
Marshal Foch
Herr Breberger
Foch
H Erzberger
Weimar
Scheidemann
Marshal Fork
United States Ships to Transport Troops From France
Eight German liners allocated to the United States for troop transport from France, with capacity for 50 000 to 60 000 troops monthly. Authorities expect American crews to ready ships at Bremen, enabling a summer return of soldiers from Europe. Embarkations through March total 400 000, leaving about 1.6 million in France and Germany, with monthly troop movements rising to over 300 000 in May to August.
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Washington
2. C
War Department Lloday
United States
France
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Thamburg
Europa
Germany
Bremen
Governor Harding Sick With Mumps Faces Home Return
Gov W L Harding, confined to a hospital since Tuesday with mumps, will go home to Des Moines on Saturday. Dr O C Morrison, his physician, said he is a very sick man and should rest for several weeks. The move might delay his appearance before Ida county grand jury in the jury’s perjury investigation. Secretary Charles E B Witt testified yesterday stating he has the information to appear in the governor’s place.
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Charles EB. Witt
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Earl of Reading Sails to Resume Washington Post
The Earl of Reading, Britain’s ambassador to the United States, sailed today to resume his duties in Washington. The brief dispatch notes his departure date and confirms the continuation of his diplomatic mission.
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Associated Presar
London
Earl of Reading
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Washington
Daughter of Slayer’s Daughter Writes of Misery
Chicago February 20 Norman Cook chief state witness in the case against his father J Norman Cook charged with the murder of William Bradway last summer has disappeared leaving a note to his mother saying she would rather be dead than endure the trial The case was to start Tuesday but Norma’s absence caused a continuance Bradway was a friend of Norma and Cook is said to have resented it Also New York February 26 United States consul general George A Chamberlain was aboard the Ward liner Monterey arriving from Havana
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James C. O'Brien
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States
Mexico
Cuy
First Crisis at Peace Conference Germany Creates Menace Anew
Paris February 19. The Paris peace conference faces its first serious crisis since opening. Germany’s partial armistice terms and incomplete peace framing led to misunderstandings. Germany reintegrates under Bolshevik influence, stabilizes, and strengthens its political and industrial base. The situation risks extended delays as nations focus on domestic issues and a League of Nations plan.
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Copsright
McClure
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Cable
Evening Courier
Paris
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League of Nations
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Wilson
Weintar
Linds
Hensee
Wilson Sends Sympathy to Stricken Chief
President Wilson sent a condolence message after the attack on Premier Clemenceau. The note from Paris expressed heartfelt sympathy and joint relief that Clemenceau was only slightly injured, noting the shock at the news of the assault.
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George Washingtom
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Clemenceau
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Paris
Woodrow Wilson
Pershing not to seek 1920 presidential nomination
Chicago dispatch reports Gen. John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces, will not be a Republican candidate for president in 1920. James Bracken of Greenville announced the possibility, citing a letter from Col. Carl Hoyt, Pershing’s private secretary, who said Pershing is focused solely on military duties.
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Sharon
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Tribune
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James Bracken
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Carl Hoyd
Pershing
Germany
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Republican Party
Gal. Boyd
Gen. Pershing
J Pershing
France
Allen Charges Denied by Yank Commander in Argonne Battle
Maj. Gen. Peter E. Traub testified before the house committee that Gov. Allen of Kansas erred in blaming artillery shortfalls for Allen’s division sacrifices in the Argonne. Traub defended the 25th division’s advance, noting 500 killed and 4,506 wounded over six days and nights of fighting. He described the German defensive setup and stated artillery support functioned when called, while citing shortages of 1,500 artillery horses and limited nighttime evacuation due to fire.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Peter. E. Traub
Battle of the Argonne
Allen
Kansas
Traub
Spartacan forces bombarding Rotterop in Westphalia
A message from Muenster reports Spartacan forces bombarding Rotterop in Westphalia with artillery. Assistance to Rotterop defenders is being sent from Muenster per the message.
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Associated Press
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Weatphalia
Muenster
Moseago
Premier Clemenceau Wounded In Assassination Attempt
Paris reports say the French premier Clemenceau was wounded by an anarchist bullet. Despite the wound he appeared on a balcony, while doctors monitor his condition. Officials confirm no fever, and his abstinent lifestyle noted as aiding recovery. Continued updates expected.
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Paris
Premier Clemenceau
George Mandel
Clemenceau
Marcel Hatin
Echo de Paris
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Emile Cottin
France
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Theon
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Supreme Council
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