Germans Refuse to Yield Birnbaum Front to Poles
German troops defending the Posen front at Birnbaum issue a defiant communique, vowing to stay in their positions as long as cartridges and a spark of fire remain. They threaten bloodshed and Bolshevik advance, calling it a matter of honor to hold the line to the last breath under Marshal Foch’s demarcation.
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Lavine Associated Press
Berlin
Posen
Birnbaum
Marshal Foch
Europe
Newborns’ tax exemptions vary by birth month
The Internal Revenue Bureau explains that exemptions for infants born in 1918 differ by month, ranging from $50 to $260 for the child, plus the standard $2,000 personal exemption for parents. Months count as partial credits, and the policy reverses last year’s rules, affecting single, married, and head of family filers with dependents.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Internal Revenue Bureau
Revenue Bureau
Million Teuts Idle War Weary Germans Face Work Decline
The Associated Press reports Berlin officials estimate one million German men are unemployed amid war weariness. The ministry notes the war reduced desire to work and urges acceptance, with one official saying the nation has effectively lost the war and must bear it.
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Associated Press
Berlin
National Ministry On Economic
Germany
Nreent
Ttig
Dont Need You Yet Tiger Aid Priest Story
Paris February 22 The Eclair recounts how a Jesuit priest nearby hurried to Premier Clemenceau's home during an assassination attempt. He helped the premier from his automobile and asked if his services were needed, to which Clemenceau dryly replied No thanks sir not yet.
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Paris
Premier Clemenceau
M. Clemenceau
Premier Clemenceau Sidelined by Fatigue in Paris
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau is fatigued and will not receive visitors as doctors note a slight fever and normal pulse. Alexandre Millerand says Clemenceau is worn, overexerted yesterday, yet generally stable. Official bulletin: he is tired and will speak to no one, while morphine is debated to ease lung action. Police pursue new leads in the Emile Cottin case as confinement weighs on the premier.
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Iby
Red Press
Paris
Clemenceau
Dr. Cautra
Dr. Catttra
Alexandre Millerand
M. Millerand
Puslier
Gosset
Laubry
Ldaubry
Petit Journal
M. Clemenceau
Emile Cottin
Matin
Coltin
Clemencenau
Poincare
Tremier
Courier Delivery Notice From Local Paper
The Courier runs late deliveries at your home before 5 o'clock. If you miss delivery due to carrier error or other cause, call the office by 6 30 p m. replacements will be sent. Phone numbers provided for reporting late or missed issues.
Senators Slam Taft in League of Nations Debate
In Washington on February 22, Senator Reed of Missouri assailed the league of nations, warning it would cede sovereignty and invite foreign domination by England and other powers. Senator Sherman attacked Taft, reading a constituent letter and accusing him of unfair conduct while noting Taft sought a pension from the same funding source.
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Washington, D
Senate
Leagues of Nations
Reed
Missouri
Borah
Idaho
America
England
League
United States
Washington
Taft
Sherman
Mlinois
Ashurst
Arizona
Phig
Aitho T
Ilinois
McKellar
Tennessee
Thomas
Dr. Mary Walker Dies at 87 in Washington D C
Washington D C Feb 22 Dr Mary Walker age 87 died at her home on Bunker Hill near Oswego N Y after a long illness She was a Civil War surgeon and the only woman to wear male attire in a Congressional Medal of Honor case She was injured five years ago on the Capitol steps and later stayed at Fort Ontario General Hospital before returning home
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Washington
D. C
Mary Walker
Bunker Will
Osweso
N. Y
Walker
Capitol Steps
United States General Hospital
Fort Ontario
Daniels at Capital Desk Radio Call to Wilson Aboard
Secretary of the Navy Daniels used naval radio to speak to President Wilson aboard the George Washington about 800 miles off the Atlantic coast. The ship, escorted by the North Carolina, moved toward Boston with plans for a welcoming ceremony and a possible Massachusetts reception before returning to Washington. Weather remained calm with seas easing and winds steady as the voyage continued toward Europe.
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Associated Ress
Washington, D.C
Daniels
President Wilson
Naval Radio
Navy Department
George Washington
Atlantic
North Carolina
Boston Harbor
Mr. Daniels
Griffin
Bureau of Steam Engineering
Hooper
Star Coast
Wilson
Boston
Washington
Major, Peters
Wood
U.S. S. George Washington
Associated Press
Massachusetts
Val Noi
Congress
Offiser
Munich murders deepen Bavaria crisis in Ruhr strike
Weimar reports a tense assembly session amid Munich killings and a worsening Ruhr strike. Premier Eisner of Havana's death and threats to other ministers provoke grief and political tension. Chancellor Scheidemann condemns Bolshevism and predicts government victory while noting uncertain Munich details.
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Associated Press
Weimar
the Nations Assembly
Munich
Ruhr
Eisner
Havanna
Herr’ Auer
Fehrenbach
Scheidemann
Bavaria
Hisnor
Herr Wisner
President Wilson’s League of Nations Stand Examined
Paris on February 13 marked a clear phase in Wilson’s peace efforts as the League of Nations covenant emerged. Frank H. Simonds weighs Wilson’s two months of European diplomacy, noting early praise but a later decline in prestige and influence amid exhaustion, victory fatigue, and fragile progress.
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Wilson
THE
League OF Nations
Frank H. Simonds
Copsright
McChire Newspaper Syndicate
Cable Ju Yening Courier
Paris
League of Naions Covenant
Division of Land in Poland Divides Ahead of Diet Debate
Warsaw reports that land reform dominates the diet agenda as peasant parties push a plan to parcel large aristocratic estates. Provisional statutes set member salaries at 2000 pounds yearly with free rail transport and similar President’s pay, while expulsions carry salary loss. The plan caps ownership at 1000 acres per person, reflecting the Polish peasant as small farmer. The Bolshevik push in Poland faltered as peasants exposed the plan to divide their own land.
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Ben
Mo Man
Pojland
19 Years Hard Labor for Spy Convict If He Is Not Deported
Federal Judge John M. Billis told Mayer Nehring that he would face 19 years of hard labor at Atlanta if not deported. The accused, linked to Bolshevik sympathy, was convicted under the espionage act. Immigration officials in the district expect Nehring to be deported, pending Washington guidance.
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Gleveland
Foby
Bolshevists
Aod Lenine
Trotzky
John M. Billis
Mayer II
Nehring
Mussia Tamwolog
Aimnled
Atlanta
United States Immigration Bureau
Washington
Nebring
Budapest Revolt Grudges Martial Law Proclaimed
Paris reports a Communist revolt in Budapest led by German and Russian agitators. Insurgents seized the Neptava newspaper office telegraph and railway stations. Count Karolyi declared martial law. cabinet ministers vowed decisive measures as government troops recaptured the railway hub. Metal workers planned demonstrations.
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Associated Press
Paris
Budapest
Matin
Zurich
Neptava
Karolyi
Tbe
Train derailed by dynamite scare endangers thousands
Two 19 year old youths attempted to blow a main line on the Intercolonial Railway in Halifax. Seven dynamite sticks were planted on the rails and several thousand passengers, including 100 Canadian troops, narrowly escaped as the first train passed and vibrations caused the charges to fail between the ties. A second report notes transitory economic measures to be referred to the economic council by the peace conference.
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Halifax
Paris
Wriday
Wilson
Supreme Council
Sunset Division No More Demobilization Ends It at Camp Dix
The Sunset division ends its existence as an organization as remobilization of its headquarters at Camp Dix completes. The division, formed from Pacific coast states, lost identity in France and underwent rapid changes as personnel returned from overseas. Enlisted men coming home are from across the country as demobilization proceeds under Camp Dix authority.
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Sunset
Camp Dix
Associated Press
Pacific Coast States
France
Entente Proposed As Alternative To League
Washington Feb 22 David J Hill urged continuation for the defense of world law and justice through the entente formed to curb German imperialism as an alternative to the league of nations He warned of complications and cautioned against unlimited obligation to distant lands while defending peace and international law.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
David J. Will
Sons and Daughters of
Hill
Permanent Administration Council
The
Senate
Germany
Bavaria minister shot during landtag session sparks civil war fears
Bavarian Interior Minister Auer died from wounds after being shot during a landtag session in Munich. Deputy Osel was killed. two officials including Minister Timm and Unterleitner wounded. Chaos spread as Spartacans and workers surged through Munich with reports of plunder and mass flight, raising fears of a general strike and civil war.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Med
Auer
Bavaria
Munich
Politiken
Svellier
Minister Auer
Oesel
Herr Hoffman
Frauendorfer
Nottman
Berlin
London
Landtag
Manteh
Herr Auer
Kurt Eisner
Bavarian Landtag
Interior
Timm
Exchange Telegraph Company
Exchange Telegraph
Spartacans
Eisner
Herr Rosshaupfer
Weimar
Diet
Joachim
William
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