Germans Halt Asolsheviks Accept Terns
War report from Washington and Moscow describes German terms accepted by Bolshevik delegates at Brest Litovsk and a halt to Russian operations. Berlin signs peace, Russia to retire from Turkey provinces and Karabagh regions while Ukraine clears Bolsheviks and 62,000 prisoners are reported. Finland to be aided with Gulf of Finland strip. Aland islands base for Finnish troops. Sweden assured no Aland claims. Lenine Trotzky announce delegation proceeds to Petrograd. Austro-Hungarian forces advance in Podolia. over 770 Russians affected.
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Russia
Brest Litovsk
Great Russia
Turkey
Kars
Batoum
Karabagh
Berlin
Narva
Petrograd
Guga
Ukraine
Finland
Germany
Gulf of Finland
Esthenia
Finnish Gulf
Aland Islands
Gulf of Bothnia
Sweden
War Not Near End Says Welliver In Washington
Des Moines March 4 A special dispatch from Washington reports J G Welliver former Iowa newspaper man just back from Europe believes peace is far off and the war is not more than half over He urges more ships and destroyers to counter submarine ravages praising Admiral Sims young men and British nerve.
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Des Moines
Evening Tribune
Washington
J. G. Welliver
Iowa
Europe
Welliver
Sims
Overpaying Taxpayer Refunds Used for War Bond Hope
Washington March 4 The government faces a dilemma with taxpayers who overpay and refuse refunds. Cases from California and Kansas show individuals preferring to let the overpayment fund ammunition and the war effort, while the IRS extends filing deadlines to April 1. Delays bring penalties from 2 cents to 1,000 dollars plus a 50 percent surcharge.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue
California
Kansas
Secretary of the Treasury
Russians Destroy Bridges To Halt Japanese Advance
Washington reports Russians began destroying bridges on the trans Siberian railroad between Lake Baikal and the Chinese frontier. John F. Stevens says bridges near Chita east of Lake Baikal have been blown and mines placed on other structures. Officials doubt a plan to trap diplomats, noting possible German involvement or a prison camp near Chita.
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Washington, D.C
Lake Baikal
John F. Stevens
State Department
Francis
Vladivostok
Stevens
Yokohama
Chita
NOL
Russia
United States
Japan
Siberia
Max
Figures Reveal Grave Peril of Enemy Firebugs
A New Jersey defense council report cites 1917 fire losses at 230 million dollars, the second highest total in history after 1910, with an alarming rise in incendiary fires in factories and docks. The national council urges constant vigilance, inspections, night guards, and careful handling of inflammable waste.
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Trenton
N. Z
Madce
New Jersey
National Council of Defense
Germans Push Preparations for Big Dane War Update
Washington dispatch summarizes Allied and German moves for week ending March 2. American forces hold Toul sector and act in Champagne while German columns press on in Russia and Caucasus. Allied council unites. gas warfare and shelling intensify as patrols and clashes occur near the Chemin des Dames.
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Washington
D. C
War Department
Toul
France
Teuton
Russia
Vitebsk
Caucasus
Allied War Council
Champagne
Lorraine
Chemin-des- Dames
Alance
Petrograd
Lake of van
Black Sea
Palestine
Jordan
Mesopotamia
Euphrates
Hit
Red Cross Drive in Iowa Set for May 6 to 13
Des Moines reports the Red Cross war fund drive will run from May 6 to May 13. State director A. E. Kepford announced the effort aims to raise 2,000,000 dollars, double last year’s 1,000,000.
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Red Cross
Iowa
Des Moines
A. E. Kepford
Laws
Skilled Iowa Mechanics Urged for Signal Corps Service
Iowa's share of 150 skilled workmen for the aviation section of the signal corps is called for by March 10 with immediate enrollment for 150 general engine and automobile mechanics and 80 carpenters from Iowa. Volunteers may be inducted after March 3 if needed, and first enlistments will be processed in Des Moines before transfer to San Antonio for training. Local boards report incomplete industrial qualification cards and urgency to fill the index.
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Gen. Pershing
France
Iowa
Des Moines
Signal
San Antonio
Tex
Europe
Adjutant General
Signal Corps
War Department
Waterloo
Washington, DC
Crowder
Washington, D. C
Adjt
Logan
Paper delivery notice for late distribution
If the paper is not delivered to your home by 6 o'clock due to carrier error or other cause, please phone S330. A copy of the paper will be sent, and calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Premier of France honors American battle heroes raid ends in missing patrol
American forces near the Chemin-des-Dames report 18 patrol members went missing after a raid. Germans claim capture of most, while Americans say no prisoners were taken in their trenches. Three German shock companies fought and withdrew after heavy American fire. Missing men were all from New England, despite repeated searches.
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Associated Press
France
Chemin-des- Dames
Chemin-des-Dames
No Man's Land
New
New England
Adengage
War Office
Ghavignon
Aisne
America
Chemin-des-Tames
Uncle Sam Wins If You Lose at Poker
Washington March 1934—An Internal Revenue Service informal ruling clarifies that poker losses are subject to income tax rules but losses cannot be deducted from net income. The inquiry asked if poker losses could be deducted and if profits should be included in income for tax purposes.
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Sam
Washington
Internad Revenue Hirena
Hus
God
Interurban crash near Boone kills three injures many
A fog bound collision between a passenger car and a Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern Electric freight train near Creed's crossing seven miles southeast of Boone leaves three dead and about twenty three hospitalized. Victims include Frank McParland and Richard Noonan of Boone and Floyd Paulson of Ames with numerous serious injuries.
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Boone, Ka
Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern Electric Lines
Frank M'Parland
Boone
Richard Noonan
Floyd Paulson
Ames
Listow
T. S. Powers
Harry
J. A. Rose
Ben Robinson
Carroll
Arn
Joseph van Meéter
Ogden
Charles Dugan
Herman Simpson
Harcourt
John Zumwalt
Napier
A. Brown
Kelly
J. B. White
J. T. Gleason
Fort Dodge
J. J. Kirby
Des Moines
George Heaps
Jr Boone
William Cress
Creed’s Crossing
Harry Davis
British Advance On 12 Mile Front Near Jerusalem
British forces north of Jerusalem in Palestine advanced along a 13 mile front with a maximum depth of 3,106 yards, operating astride and west of the Jerusalem Nabulus road, the War Office announced today. El Tovar Broadleaf Havana 5¢ Cigar advertisement.
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London
Jerusalem
Palestine
Jerusalem-Nabulus Road
War Office
Clemenceau Praises Very Fine American Victory Visit
Premier Clemenceau praised the American troops after touring the sector of Friday’s repulsed German attack. He reviewed the battalion, decorated officers and privates, and lauded their tenacity and artillery accuracy. Pershing greeted the premier and described the troops as in excellent physical condition and morale, ready to match their elders in courage.
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Clemenceau
Poilus
Paris
Balele
Pollus
Pershing
Clemenceant
Associated Press
Norway Suffered Submarine Losses In February
Washington March 4 Norway continues heavy losses to German U boats with twelve ships sunk totaling 16,238 gross tons and valued at about 3,000,000. Thirty nine seamen died and twenty missing as cablegram from the Norwegian Telegraph announces.
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Washington, D. C
Norway
Autos Ruined Trade Blacksmith Death by Own Action
In Cedar Rapids on March 4 Charles Ackerly, a long time local blacksmith, saw his business fall as autos rose and held an auction to liquidate. Despondent, he hanged himself in his garret with a rope, found dead after several hours.
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Cedar Rapids
Charles Ackerly
Ackerly
Finland to face intensified German occupation push
Washington reports Germany seeks to occupy Finland as a preliminary step to full control. Berlin disavows permanent possession while Sweden protests the move and placement of Aland in the war zone. Dispatches note 500 Swedish troops on Aland for police duties amid rising tensions.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Aland Islands
Finland
Omerat
Stockholm
Sweden
Shea
Gere Tian
Geman
Chicago St Louis Train Service Cut to Nine Each Way
Washington March 4 Passenger service between Chicago and St Louis is reduced to nine trains daily each way starting March 17, with competing trains at similar hours eliminated. Officials say the public will not be seriously inconvenienced and coal consumption will drop about 9,538 tons monthly. Freight traffic area will improve and tickets will be valid on any line. Further removal of competitive trains west of the Mississippi is expected.
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Washington, D.C
Chcago
St. Louis
Gene McAdoo
Mississippi
Trish Situation Clears as Result of Sending Troops
London reports indicate no new Irish disturbances as Viscount French visits County Clare. calming effect noted in County Clare and Glare after troop deployment to assist police. arrests and repressive measures last week caused no renewed disorder publicly reported.
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Trish
London
Ireland
Viscount French
Home Forces
County Clare
Kultur Saved by Peace With Russia Kaiser Declares
Berlin reports Emperor William telegram to Count von Hertling announcing peace between Germany and Russia. He praises the army and people, expresses gratitude to God, and notes German blood and culture spared.
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Berlin
London
William
Germany
Russia
Count von Hertling
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British Admiralty
Wireless Press
Congress
Lenine
Trotzky
Vienna
Lordon
Podolia
Austrian War Office
Kaiser
Sap
Sec. Baker
No Man’s Land
U. S
el Tovar
Havana
Chicago-St. Louis
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