Return of Roads to Owners Seen as Blockade End
Washington March 4 The political fight over demobilizing drafted soldiers and a $750 million railroad deficit bill dominated the final war session. Gore pressed for 30 days to demobilize while Republicans blocked key measures, threatening an early return of the railroads. President Wilson refused an extra session, and Senate leaders planned to hold the deficiency bill until adjournment.
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Wilson sails to Paris for peace conference
President Wilson leaves Washington with Mrs Wilson for a peace conference in Paris. He will sail from New York aboard the transport George Washington, expected to reach France after a ten day voyage. He plans to address the League of Nations in New York and meet former President Taft, with protests by suffragists and Mooney supporters nearby.
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Wilson Off Not Inching Position Of New Congress
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson sailed for Paris after Congress adjourned, defending his decision not to reconvene and blaming Senate filibuster for blocking necessary legislation. The piece notes Republican opposition to the League of Nations and Lodge’s new role as foreign relations chair. Berlin and Weimar updates describe strikes, police actions, and drastic labor measures amid Spartacist unrest and political upheaval.
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Foch Demands Fleet of Foe Without Food
Marshal Foch demands immediate delivery of the German mercantile fleet with no regard for food supply per a Weimar dispatch. The German National Assembly is in session. Washington honors 52 navy volunteers who aided influenza studies at Chelsea hospital. Judson H. Stanton of Des Moines Iowa among the honored men.
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Lodge Resolution to Stop League as Framed
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts introduced a resolution to record opposition to the League of Nations as drawn, naming 37 senators who approved it. The move surprised Democrats, faced immediate objections, and went over under rules with no counter effort. Republican leaders said it signals disapproval to Wilson and the peace conference while urging peace with Germany first and a later league plan.
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Europe Holds 113 Breath as Wilgor Battles at Home
Frank H. Simonds argues in support of a League of Nations as essential to prevent future wars and stabilize postwar Europe. He credits American resolve at Chateau Thierry and urges continued U.S. leadership to support small states and combat Bolshevism abroad.
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Senator Moses Tackles Warran Over War Call
Washington March 4 Senator Moses of New Hampshire Republican declared the failure of President Warran to call an extra session of Congress would keep nearly half a million U S homes with sons in military service on foreign soil He noted the president’s refusal to act on the 760 million rail and steel investment bill hurting market confidence New York stocks surged and then slipped as traders weighed the President’s actions and the Paris peace drive amid a feverish but uneven market backdrop.
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U S Relief Mission in Capital of Turkey and Rail Strike News
A U S relief mission led by Dr James L Barton arrived in Constantinople to organize food clothing and medical supply transport to the Caucasus Anatolia Armenia Cilicia and Syria. New York boatmen strike resumes halting harbor traffic with only one ferry operating. A military medical inquiry finds no evidence supporting charges against Sergeant Sam Gumbiner regarding post operative neglect. Guatemala reports the death of Venezuelan foreign minister Dr Jose De J Paul presented to the national assembly. Harvester and El Verso Havana cigars advertised.
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Rail Financing Bill Among Those Lost, Wilson Raps Fees
President Wilson signed the wheat guarantee bill authorizing a billion-dollar appropriation to support the guaranteed price of $2.26, as Congress adjourned amid Republican filibusters. Wilson accused a Senate faction of obstructing railroad legislation and warned against an unnecessary special session.
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Congress Quits in Bavaria as Troops Near Munich
Bavarian troops opposing Munich’s radical government march toward Munich as workmen’s congressmen report detachments leaving Nuremberg. Washington meanwhile lists U.S. divisions due to return from France, with dates in April May and March, noting the 42nd 33rd 83rd 88th and 85th divisions in service.
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Court martial Not Fair to 18 Blacks New Trial Granted
Eighteen black soldiers convicted of an attack on a woman visitor at Camp Grant last May will get a new trial after a judge advocate general ruling they were not fairly tried. The new court will convene at Camp Grant in a few days. It is said President's order prompted the review and another trial may exonerate some defendants.
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Liner Driven Ashore by Ice Jam Off Newfoundland Coast
The Furness Line steamer Appening, en route from Liverpool to this port, was driven ashore at Witless Bay by an ice jam. The east coast is blocked and no relief is possible until winds shift. Witless Bay point lies 20 miles south. The ship likely carried no passengers, according to agents Gaston March 4.
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Bolsheviks Push On In Archangel Front As Allies Withdraw
Archangel March 3 The Bolsheviks press the offensive against American and allied troops about 160 miles south of Archangel. Allies evacuate Veysievskaya while holding Javka Maximovskaya and Kitsa. Americans evacuate Veritovskaya as Bolsheviks bombard Vistavka. Shelling continues at Tulga on the Dvina as columns along the Vaga and Dvina face superior Bolshevik fire. Daylight increases as winter eases, aiding operations.
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