France and Wilson clash over peace aims in Paris
Paris dispatch notes growing French disillusion with Woodrow Wilson over the peace conference. Clemenceau pursues secure guarantees and reparations for France while Wilson advocates a league of nations. France shifts from hope to disappointment as leaders seek postwar guarantees and a future for the country.
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McClure Newspaper
the Courier
Paris
France
Wilson
Peace Commission
Clemenceau
Witson
M. Clemencear
Seventy six Hungarians admit plot to overturn republic
Basel feb 26 seventy six Communists arrested in Budapest on rebellion charges admit that funds for an anti republican government came from Russia. They say expenses over the past month totaled about 300000 crowns.
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Associated Press
Basel
Budapest
Premier Clemenceau Life Attempt Probe Opens in Paris
Paris report by Associated Press says Capt Bouchardon of the Paris military court heard testimony at Clemenceau home. The premier described the attack as a sharp shock and identified the possible second bullet. Eyewitnesses testified yesterday while Dr Boubanowitch may assess Emile Cottin’s mental state.
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Associated Press
Paris
Bouchardon
Paris Military Court
Emile Cottin
Premier Clemenceau
M. Clemenceau
Cant
Boubanowitch
Haile Cottin
Manning Attacks President Over Herron Appointment at Vassar
At Vassar College Dr. William T. Manning denounced President’s choice of George D. Herron as an open advocate of free love for a conference with the Russian Bolsheviks. He called Herron’s record shameless and urged revoking the appointment, urging protests from Catholics and socialists, noting Vassar’s undenominational stance and a vacancy for Sunday speakers.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
William T. Manning
Trinity Parish
Vassar College
United States
Mir
George D. Herron
Dr. Manning
Hojan
Vassar
Reds Slay 20 Japanese Fight At Amur Seat
In a clash 20 miles east of Blagoveshchensk, Bolsheviki forces engaged Japanese troops. Twenty Japanese officers and men were killed and 30 wounded. Bolshevik strength was about 3,000.
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Amur
Vladivostok
Blagovieshtchensk
Police Use Airplane to Return Prisoner in Dayton
Police used an airplane to haul back prisoner Robert T Tamplin wanted in Dayton Ohio from the Hoosier capital Indianapolis after authorities traced him through a string of embezzlement charges. The flight was conducted with Pilot Harry Whalen and coordinated by the New York Associated Press report.
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Dayton
Latn Wilson
Associated Press
New York
Dayton. O
Suffs Go Hungry in Boston Bastile But It's Voluntary
Ten of sixteen suffragists jailed for refusing to pay fines for sauntering and loitering during a National Woman's party demonstration at the Wilson reception choose to starve rather than eat jail fare. The rest accepted breakfast. officials in Suffolk County jail report quiet order as they debate labeling the women political prisoners and allowing them to keep their own clothing during a week’s confinement.
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Associated Press
Boston
National Woman's Party
Wilson
Argo
Suffolk County
Law By Decree Fee Proposal Owing to Occupation by Allies
Basle Feb 23 The following bill, provisional in character, will be submitted to the German national assembly per advices from Weimar Article I The imperial government may promulgate decrees with force of law to remedy occupation drawbacks of Alsace Lorraine These decrees must be approved by state commissions and submitted to the national assembly Article II The lieutenant governor and other authorities powers remain exercised by the interior minister Article III The law becomes effective when promulgated and dates for abrogation will be fixed by the government
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Associated Press
Basle
Weimar
German National Assembly
Alsace-Lorraine
National Assembly
Vienna Asked to Pay Debt Coupons Due March First
Paris reports the peace conference supreme council decided to telegraph Vienna urging payment of Austro-Hungarian debt coupons due March. Signor Crespi noted funds exist in banks but warned payments could set a concerning precedent for the empire’s former states. The telegram will say payments won’t alter the debt apportionment among the former dual monarchy states.
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Associated Press
Paris
Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
Havas
Vienna
Signor
Crespi
Italy
Inter-Allied Financial Commission
England hopes US backs Wilson plan for League
London editorials praise President Wilson's Boston speech urging U S support for a League of Nations. The Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph and Daily Chronicle vow confidence in American backing and stress the need for coordinated postwar guidance, policing unsettled territories, and shaping world order.
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England
U.S
Wilson
Associated Press
Boston
London
League of Nations
United States
Daily Mail
The
Daily Telegraph
President Wilson Pushes Legislation and Soldier Land Bills
President Wilson plans to visit the Capitol to press pending measures including the land reclamation for soldiers and sailors, leasing and waterpower bills, and the continuation of the U S employment service. He aims to expedite passage in the remaining days of the session and may speak again before sailing for Europe.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
United States Employment Service
Jane
Capitol
Congress
White House
Europe
League of Nations
League
Martin
Simmons
Bankhead
Glass
Palmer
Stanley
Kentucky
Easy Marriages Denied by Church Around Corner
New York February 26. A statement by The Little Church Around the Corner authorities denies easy marriages and runaway unions. Rector Rev Dr Gearko Houghton has long upheld strict eligibility rules, noting public belief contrasts with actual marriage numbers at his parish compared with others in New York.
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New York
Gearko
Houghton
76 Slackers of Alien Birth Cannot Be Citizens
Minneapolis Minnesota Reb 26 District Judge H D Dickinson signed orders debarring 76 persons from ever becoming citizens of the United States. The list was prepared by Robert Coleman chief naturalization examiner for those who withdrew citizenship applications during the draft law. More names will be presented and actions on deportation are not yet decided.
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Minneapolis
Minn
H. D. Dickinson
United States
Robert §. Coleman
Coleman
Greeks Advance Along Dniester Toward Odessa Front
Greek troops with French and Romanian detachments push north of Odessa along the Dniester river pursuing Bolshevik forces. The retreating Reds abandon many dead and wounded and leave guns and munitions to allied troops.
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Dniester
Odessa
Athens
Dniester River
Boy 14 Stole Ride From Pacific to Europe to Fight Kaiser
New York report details Lucien Cotter a 14 year old French Canadian born in Quebec who left San Diego to join Allied forces. He hid aboard a French liner to reach New York, later served as mechanic and messenger near Verdun, then joined Pershing’s army when America entered the war. After the armistice he returned to the United States with support from Capt Fry and the Red Cross aiding his voyage home to Nescopeck.
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Europe
Kaiser
New York
America
France
Britain
Lucien Cotter
Iinto
Montana
Quebec
Lucien
San Diego
Cal
Lafayette Escadrile
Asne
Verdun
Marse
Pershing
Tate
Asa FP. Fry
Capt
Fry
Ranther
Nescopeck
Tauzerne County
Pirst
Nim
Cummings Elected Chairman of U S Democratic Body
Homer S. Cumings of Connecticut won the chair at the national Democratic committee meeting in Washington. Resignations of Vance McCormick and Carter Glass were formally accepted with thanks. The reorganization plans add two vice chairs and several officers to broaden the 1920 campaign, with western state representation emphasized. Mrs. George Bass attended as Illinois women’s bureau chair and invited a Chicago meeting in late May or early June for a women’s advisory gathering.
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Homer Sr. Cumings
Conneccticut
National Democratic
Vance McCormick
McCormick
Paris
Irman
Carter Glass
Secretary of the Treasury
Finance
Tony
Bruce Istemer
Butte, Mont
Samuel B. Amdon
Wichita, Kan
G. C. Hofman
Fort Wayne
Ind
W. R. Hollister
Tefferson City
W. D
George Bass
Chicago
Woman's Bureau
National Committee
Chas. Boesch- Tenstein
Ilinois
New Hampshire
Bass
Illinois
Mannheim Revolt Halts Posts and Railways
Fresh revolt erupts in Mannheim as Spartacan factions seize the post office telegraph office and railway station. Berlin dispatches report peasant uprisings spreading in Baden amid friction with workers councils and resentment of Soviet rule.
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Copenhagen
Mannheim
Spartacan
Berlin
Baden
Navy seeks civilian prosecutions in third naval district bribery
The Justice Department will be asked by the Navy Department to prosecute civilians and others outside naval jurisdiction found implicated in a bribery scandal in the third naval district centered in New York. Secretary Daniels announced the move as officials push for accountability and reform.
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NAVY
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Navy Department
Vaniels
Third Naval District
New York
Courier Delivery Cutoff and Reprint Instructions
The notice states delivery by 5 20 and offers a reprint if delayed. If the paper is not received by closing time, readers should call 233 and 2 to request a new copy, with calls to be made before 6 30 p.m.
Senator Cummins Opposes League of Nations Vision
Washington reports Senator Cummins, Iowa Republican, arguing the Paris draft would erode American sovereignty. He favors a limited league with arbitration, gradual disarmament, and ostracism for noncompliant states, urging immediate reconstruction and peace with Germany instead.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Republican
Senate
League of Nations
Cumming
Paris
Germany
Soio
Cummins
Ater
United States
Senate panel backs naval bill amid GOP resistance
Washington February 20. Senate naval committee approves a 720 million naval loan and three year building plan with no opposition. Republicans denounce the suspension provision and vow to fight the measure. Victory Liberty loan bill clears House with only three dissenters as Wilson eyes quick action before adjournment.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Naval Committee
House
War Finance Corporation
Washington
D. C
France
Wilson
Capitol
White House
Marlin
Martin
Hitchcock
Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Owen
Oklahoma
Owen
Lodge
Naval Committee
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Teacher Shot in Alleged Vault Theft Fatal to Suspect
A former UC instructor and recent US Army discharge, Thorn ton Rollins, died from a bullet wound in Oakland after police say he tried to lock a vault during an alleged office robbery at an automobile company. Police stated Rollins was shot by an officer who witnessed the attempted break in by Rollins and two company employees. In Washington, plans to strengthen ties between American bankers and farmers were discussed at a conference opening session involving the American Bankers association and state bankers groups with agriculture officials.
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Oakland
Cal
Thornton Rollins
University of California
United States Army
Rollins
Washington, D
American Bankers’ Association
Bankers’ Associations
Department Agriculture
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