New Germany Must Yet Be Defeated At The Peace Table
Paris, Feb 28. Frank A Leconds argues the peace conference must create buffer states to prevent revived Germany from overrunning Europe. He warns the League of Nations is only a sketch and stresses Germany’s continued threat despite disarmament, urging stronger postwar protections and redrawn borders.
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Paris
France
Berlin Hunts for Arms and Red Revolt Feared
Berlin interior minister orders house to house searches beginning March 1 for hidden weapons amid fears of Spartacan revolt as Prussian diet convenes March 5. Reports from Duesseldorf say troops occupied stations. Hamburg areas see weak resistance and seized arms. Essen reports 5,200 strikers.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Priday
Hamborn Techs
Basel
Spartacan I
Haimborn
Essen
Price Leaves Rail Administration for Movie Job
Oscar A. Price resigns as assistant to the director-general of railroads to become president of a new corporation to distribute films. He will leave the railroad administration April 1 and set headquarters in New York. Price, formerly publicity director for the second Liberty loan, was appointed by former Director-General McAdoo, now general counsel for the film company. Price's home is in Ronceverts West Virginia.
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Washington, D. C
Oscar A. Price
Railroad Administration
New York
Mr. Price
Second Liberty Loan
McAdoo
Moving-Picture Corporation
Mr. Eaice
Ronceverts
W. V
Cummins Bill Favored Restoring Rail Rate Power
The Senate interstate commerce committee reported favorably Senator Cummins bill restoring ICC rail rate making powers. No immediate action was taken. lawmakers expect it to be added as a rider to the $37 million general deficiency bill already containing the $75 million railroad appropriation amendment.
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Associated Press
Washington, D, C
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
Railroad Administration
Washington, D. C
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Cummins
Town
Interstate Commerce Commission
German Universities Ask French Ones for Prewar Ties
Paris reports that Leipzig and Neidelberg universities sent letters to French institutions seeking renewal of prewar relations. Bordeaux replies with a harsh note urging a trip to devastated northern regions to judge when relations could be renewed, condemning the current generation and severing ties.
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Leipsic
Neidelbers
University of
Bordeaux
France
Weather Forecast for Week Ahead in Washington DC
Weather bureau predicts disturbances with snow in upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys Monday and again Thursday. Low early week, rising to above normal by Wednesday, with general warming noted thereafter.
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Mississippi
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Missouri
Russian Women Sought Roles in Bolshevik Regime
An Associated Press report from Warsaw notes refugees claim the Soviet government campaigns to win women support across Russia. Mme Radek and other Bolshevik women push for female positions in ministries and colleges while warning that religion and easy divorce hinder acceptance. reports describe coercive marriage ideas and state control of children in some provinces.
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Karl Radek
Germany
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Supreme Council
Paris
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Tula
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Red Guard
Saralov
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Bolshevik i
Inquest Sought on Nun's Disappeared Remains
Traverse City reports that Sis ter Mary Johns case may trigger an inquest after remains found under a church in Isa dore are identified as the missing nun. Sheriff Kinnucan's return is awaited to present new findings to the coroner. CAP HITS 10000 MINERS IN CALUMET AREA. Ten thousand workers face wage cuts as Calumet and Weela consolidate cuts across copper production firms.
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Anarchy feared in hungry Germany amid unrest
Reuters reports a new revolutionary movement in Germany near imminent, with Chancellor Scheidemann resigning. London sources note widespread demoralization, hunger, unemployment, and rising Bolshevism as editorials warn of extreme risk. A Paris- or Coblenz-borne update says food shipments to American troops face interference, prompting increased guard levels on food trains.
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London
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Reuter
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Coblenz
Berlin
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Rail ways in Russia face collapse says Bolshevik official
Stockholm dispatch reports the Soviet economic council in Petrograd has been told by the Bolshevik commissary of ways and communications that only 4 500 locomotives are fit for service, down from 20 100 two months ago. If not improved by April, Russia's interior will be cut off from communication.
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France
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Commission Form in Uruguay Being Tried New President Head
In Montevideo on March 1 Dr Baltasar Drum inaugurated to head a new commission form of government. The system has the president as head with a cabinet of nine and a commission of six chosen by Congress, creating a direct vote presidency and nine commissioners. In Washington Tomas A Labreton, Argentina’s new ambassador, arrived to present credentials to Wilson after Paris contacts with the peace conference.
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Associated Press
Montevideo
Baltasar Drum
Republic
Congress
Washington
D. C
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Argentina
Paris
State Department
Polk
Wilson
Labreton
Romulo S. Naon
Europe
Holland Army Ready to Foil Any Land Grab
London Maret quoted the Dutch minister of war telling The Hague's second chamber that the Netherlands must hold its army ready against any annexation of Dube territory. He warned that immediate disarmament would be dangerous and urged vigilance amid international tensions.
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London
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Hague
Third Term for Wilson Not in Lunch Subjects
Washington reports say President Wilson did not discuss a third term at the luncheon with Democratic committeemen. He stated he wishes to return to writing and consider compiling a history. Attendees felt he might retire from public life after his term. He showed strong feeling against opponents of the league of nations and favored a nonpartisan American league, with independence for Democratic committees if Republicans rejected endorsement.
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Washington, D. C
March Lee
Wilson
White House
League of Nations
League
Three Dead In Mystery Blast Near Franklin Wool Mill
Three unidentified men were found dead near a swamp edge behind a house close to the American Woolen mill and adjacent tenements in Franklin Massachusetts after a blast damaged the mill and 50 houses. Police link anarchist literature to the incident as they investigate casualties and connections.
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Associated Press
Franklin
Mass
American Woolen Company
Jthe
War Fund Gifts and Church Deduction Policy Outlined
Washington March 1 The internal revenue department announced that contributions to war chest funds and similar war relief enterprises may be deducted in calculating net taxable income. Gifts to churches or church activities are also deductible under the same interpretation.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Internal Revenue Departments
7,354,000 Dead in War Russia First U S Last
The Associated Press reports battle deaths to date place Russia first with 1,700,600 killed or died of wounds, Germany 1,600,000, the United States 50,000, with other nations in the hundreds of thousands to under a million. France 1,386,000 and England 206,700 are listed among others.
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U. S
Associated Press
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Sevon
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France
England
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Bulgarts
Strikers Aim to Cut Off Weimar in German Turmoil
Reported from Weimar as striking workers vow to isolate the city from the rest of Germany. Prussia postpones the convening of the personal assembly due to transportation disputes amid a broader strike wave across Halle and Leipzig.
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Hatla
Leipzig
National Assembly
Halle
Germany
Lithuanians Press Reds Hard as Truce Plea is Refused
Lithuanian forces push Bolshevik troops back across several towns now in Lithuanian hands near Vilna. Advices from Kovno report Lithuanians reached Toaku about 14 miles east of Vilna while Bolsheviks request a suspension of hostilities, but Lithuanians refuse. In Munich, the Soldiers and Workmen’s council debates Bavaria’s constitutional setup and proclaims a provisional national council with supreme power until a new congress convenes.
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Workmen’s Council
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Workmen’s Assembly
Nnational Council
Fajter
Workmen’s Congress
National Council
Palmer Likely to Get By in Peaceful Style
Washington March 1 The senate judiciary committee by unanimous vote found favor with the nomination of A Mitchell Palmer alien property custodian to the attorney general. Absence of Republican opposition foreshadows prompt confirmation by the senate.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
Senate Judiciary Committee
A. Mitchell Palmer
Gener
Senate
10000 Tonnage to Be Freed Within 30 Days for Trade
Washington March 1 officials announced a plan to release 10000 tons within 30 days to ease the commercial shipping shortage. The agreement between Secretary Baker, Chairman Hurley, and cotton state senators aims to contract HS-1 SANTOS for transportation of materials to Europe, addressing wartime shipping needs.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
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Shipping Board
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Europe
Bak ‘Er
Hurley
Zionist Delegate Sees Good Prospects for Palestine
Paris Monday Peace conference heard the Zionist delegation report that the council of ten gave attentive hearing and prospects appear favorable for recognition of the historic right of the Jewish people to Palestine and the right to establish a national home.
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Associated Press
Paris
Mrnday
Dir
Sokolow
Council of 10
Palestine
Suffrage Hope Rising As Gay Backs New Compromise
Washington reports Ben Gay of Louisiana Vermourat endorses a compromise woman suffrage resolution in the senate. Support from Senator Gay raises hope for passage before adjournment. The Susan B Anthony draft was defeated. the compromise would leave enforcement to the states and a senate committee planned to report progress before adjournment.
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House
Ofj
Joes
Loose
Woman Suffrage Committee
Janker
Harbor Tie-up Averted Forecast After Conference
New York officials from the Marine Workers' Affiliation and the Boat Owners' Association met in a final conference on March 1 to avert a harbor tie-up by resuming a strike of about 16,000 marine workers. Early talks boosted optimism as the clock neared the strike start time.
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Associated Press
New York
Marine Workers
Boat Owners’ Association
New York Harbor
Roumanian Diplomats Dine Americans in Paris
Tuake Ionescu, Roumania’s 1914 premier, presided at a Paris dinner for American visitors hosted by Roumanian MPs and intellectuals. Speakers praised American aid to Roumania and humanity, and hoped for enduring friendship guiding Roumania’s government reforms and adoption of American agricultural and farming machinery.
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Paris
Tuake Ionescu
Roumania
America
Mail Train Off Rails Tears Up 11 Tracks
A west bound Burlington mail train derailed in Aurora yards at 3 45 p m tearing up 11 tracks. One mail car overturned. no injuries. About eight hours delay while mail moved to three cars. Engineer Wild blamed a broken track on the engine.
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Associated Press
Aurora
Ill
Burlington
Wild
Dalesbury
Munitions Depot Collapse Kills and Injures
A Berlin dispatch reports part of a munitions depot near Cologne collapsed, killing several and injuring many. The depot stored 422 centimeter shells, with thirteen dead and twelve injured recovered from the wreckage.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Cologne
Berlin
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Knox and Hardwick Attack League of Nations
In a March 1 Senate speech Senators Knox and Hardwick condemned the league charter as unconstitutional and a threat to American sovereignty. They urged a new world organization with an international court and code of law, warning the league would drag the United States into wars and curb Congress’s power.
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Washington, D. C
League of Nations
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Foreign Relations Committee
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