Halle Station Seized in Red Occupation Food, Garb Stockpiled
Halle railway station found supplied with food clothing and goods seized by Spartacans as Berlin reports warn of Bolshevik threats. Soldiers and workers councils discussed integration into government. Street fighting and strikes flare in Berlin and Dresden with police headquarters under attack.
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Berlin
Alexanderplatz
Copenhagen
Spartacans
Alexanderslats
Politiken
Ea Om
Marine Dision
Uie Spartacans
Germany
Dresden
Magdeburg
Halle
Leipzig
General
Electric Company
Amsterdam
Hanselsolns
German Politicians Clash Over Polish Question
In Weimar discussions on the Polish issue, Mathias Erzberger criticized the old German government for policies that alienated Poles. Erzberger argued German troops' behavior in Posen hurt German prestige with Poles, noting poorly armed Poles faced troops and officers in November.
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Associated Press
Weimar
German National Assembly
Mathias Mraberger
Germany
Herr Erzberger
Posen
House Action on Erin Seen as Friendly Signal
London report notes March 6 that the American House resolution on the Irish question is viewed by some as irrelevant or impertinent yet its bearing on peace principles is highlighted. The Manchester Guardian argues it should be seen as friendly intervention rather than meddling in domestic affairs.
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Associated Press
London
Manchester Guardian
House of Representatives
Britain’s War Munitions Costs and Surplus Stocks Noted
Frederick G Kellaway, parliamentary secretary for munitions, told the House of Commons that wartime spending totaled £1,839,000,000 with 33,000 contracts worth £325,000,000 outstanding. Britain holds large surplus stocks across three continents and 132 national factories were created at £60,000,000, with 30 kept for storage. The Woolwich arsenal continues operations to meet military needs, employing workers in repairs and production for peace times.
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Associated Press
London
Frederick George Kellaway
Ministry of Munitions
House of Commons
Woolwich Arsenal
Kellaway
Millionaire Jelke's Oleo Tax Sentence Is Commuted
Chicago reports President Wilson granted clemency in oleomargarine tax case. John F Jelke once sentenced in 1914 to twenty years for conspiracy now has his term cut to sixty days plus a ten thousand dollar fine. Francis M Lowrey saw his year and a day term reduced to three hundred days and a two thousand five hundred dollar fine.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John F. Jelke
Wilson
France
Jelke
Francis M.,lowrey
Herbert Navy Secretary in Cleveland Era Dies at 35
Hilary A. Herbert, secretary of the navy under Grover Cleveland in his second term, died today at age 35. A Civil War officer with the Eighth Alabama volunteers, he rose to colonel, served in the Fifty-second Congress, and joined the cabinet after Cleveland's second inauguration.
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Associated Praes
Tampa
Fla
Hilary A. Herbert
Navy
Grover Cleveland
Herbert
Herpert
Eighth
Alabama Volunteers
Cleveland
Noted Hymn Writer Julia Johnston Dies in Peoria
Julia Johnston, a prominent American hymn writer and author of more than 400 hymns and gospel songs, died at her Peoria home. Born January 22, 1849, in Salineville, Ohio, she authored several books and influenced gospel music widely.
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Peoria
Julia Waverlette Johnstone
Lote Hymn Writers of America
Salineville
Black Hawk Farmers to Join Equity Society
Farmers of Black Hawk county report they will affiliate with the American Society Equity to improve marketing stock and produce. A representative from Equity will confer with local men. previously no county representation existed at Waterloo state conventions. The group claims Equity is the most conservative farmer association and opposes the Nonpartisan League.
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Black Hawk County
American Society’ Het Bauity
Equity
Tonfer
Altho Theociety
Waterloo
Black Hawk
Ives
New Plan
Farmers’ Association
Teague
Chicago
New York
Minneapolis
St. Paul
President Wilson Heads Fastest Route to France
The George Washington with President Wilson aboard sails from Hoboken at 8:15 am heading to France by the quickest route. He rises early, plans a brief voyage to hasten his Paris return, and awaits telegrams on the league of nations. The Montana cruiser and destroyers escort the presidential ship across the Atlantic.
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Associated Press
U. S
George Washington
Wilson
France
Paris
United States
League of Nations
Hoboken Pier
Montana
Atlantic
New York
Federal Reserve Board reports mixed February outlook
The Federal Reserve Board says labor unemployment may be overstated by press reports, with wage levels stabilizing and no general downward revision. Textile sectors face difficulties with New England mills limiting production and cotton material at standstill, while banking shows easier conditions and funds returning to banks after the armistice.
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Washington
D. C
Maruli G
Altho
Fasl
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
New England
Philadelphia
Disabled Men of War Helped by Board of Vocations
Washington March 6. The federal board for vocational education reported satisfactory progress in reeducating and placing disabled soldiers marines and sailors. Up to Feb 1 nearly 22 000 cases had been taken up and in the last month 490 men began training for skilled trades or professions.
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Washington, D.C
Federal Board For Vocaional Education
Cook Held as Slayer of Bradway in Self Defense Claim
Chicago March Attorneys in the trial of J Norman Cook for the murder of Mrs Bradway last August claim the case rests with the jury After hours of examination the defense asserted Cook acted in self defense after Bradway allegedly struck him The prisoner Testified Bradway was a dangerous suitor to his daughter Norma Cook ascribes tragic outcomes to the man’s pursuit without fault in the girl and her admirer’s relationship.
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Cook
Bradway
Chicago
J. Norman Cook
Wmn
H. Bradway
Norma Cook
Holiday Nutmargarine Promises Butter Like Taste
An advertisement touts Holiday Nutmargarine as a butter rival with a creamy taste and rich texture. The copy emphasizes affordable price and household versatility for baking and table use.
Untaxed Private Aircraft Flew Into U S From Canada
Washington officials report a Canadian aircraft crossed the border into Detroit area under its own power. If the plane stays in the United States beyond six months it would be taxed at 20 percent. if it exits within six months it is considered a temporary tour and not taxed.
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Washington
D. C
United States
Detroit
le Rountry
Fruck Struck by Train Crushed Driver Escapes
A light auto truck owned by Easton Bros Flour & Feed, driven by Rolla Wise, was struck by a southbound train at Mullan avenue and Bluff street. Wise, though severely damaged, survived with non life threatening injuries and was taken to St Francis hospital. The truck was demolished, hay spilled, and a fire hydrant broken as the vehicle was dragged two blocks.
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Rolla Wise
St. Francis Hospital
Mullan Avenue
Bluff Street
Wise
Easton Bros.’ Flour & Feed Company
Mullan
Fifth Street
West
Easton Bros
Waterloo private earns Distinguished Service Cross in France
Pvt. Fred J. Sexton of Waterloo receives the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism near Bayonville, France on November 1. With another soldier, he advanced under enemy fire and captured five machine guns and 14 prisoners, while serving with the 82nd Company of the 6th Marine Division.
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Fred J. Sexton
Waterloo
Bayonville
France
War’ Department
Pvt
Sexton
Sixth Marine
Pyt. Sexton
Courier Delivers By 5 30 Velock Reference
Notice states paper should reach homes before 5 30 with delivery by Velock. If misdelivered or not received by Chattyne, call 3330 for a duplicate copy. Callers should reach the office before 6 22 p.m.
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Tyne
Hone
Anus
Quick Peace Urged by Bonar Law on Bolshevik Threat
The British government seeks rapid peace to avert a new danger from Bolshevism in Russia. Bonar Law argues urgent settlement is needed to quell the Russian anarchy, while ministers discuss indemnities and pressures from Germany.
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London
Maret
Andrew Won Liew
von Piensa
On Jardaun O
Russia
Donutan
Sabotage by I.W.W. reported in Ohio army stores
Washington dispatch reports I W W sabotage claims across Ohio at army stores and depots. War Department orders inquiry into alleged acts including damage to radiators carburetors and other vehicle components.
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Ohio
Washington, D. C
War Department
Pork Jump Seen in Free Export
Chicago reports indicate removal of minimum export controls on pork and pork products by the War Trade Board ending allied commission oversight. Market reaction shows an initial uptick in hog prices anticipated, with corn also sliding slightly as exports resume under new policy.
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Washington, D.C
War Trade Board
Allied Aglions
Allied Provisions Export Commission
Food Administration
New York Piers Strain as Strike Settlement Sought
Freight piles up at New York piers and rail terminals as mediation by James L Hughes from the labor department intensifies efforts to settle with striking marine workers. Strikers say craft in operation are fewer. owners claim progress in staffing boats with non union workers.
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Associated Press
New York
Marek
New York Harbor
James L. ‘Hughes
Lahor
Stanking Marine Workers
Plots for Silent Monuments Spread Amid War Losses
Correspondents report massive missing totals from the Great War with about 120,000 unaccounted for. Discussions consider cemeteries on battlefields or planting forests as enduring memorials to the dead.
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Tarls
Associated Press
Jonth
200 Fast U.S. Tanks Assigned to Aid Victory Loan
The war department sent over 200 fast American tanks to support the liberty loan effort. About 12 to 24 tanks will be allocated per federal reserve district and routed by district managers. Each five ton tank, manned by two soldiers and armed with machine guns, will display loan advertising materials. Most of these tanks were in the U.S. when the armistice was signed.
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Associated Press
Washingtod
D. C
War Department
Liberty Loan Organization
Federal Reserve
War Authors Fixed. No Legal Responsibility Found
Paris March 6 The peacem conference commission report on war authorship will be completed tonight and presented to the supreme council. Robert Lansing is chairman. The report fixes moral responsibility but finds no legal responsibility due to lack of precedent or court to try the accused.
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Paris
Pease Conference Commission
Supreme Council
Robert Lansing
River Depth Readings Across Missouri River System
AP report from Hannibal on March 1 notes river stages at Hannibal 2.4 ft and Davenport 0.6 ft, Quincy 2.0 ft, Keokuk 0.2 ft, Louisiana 0.1 ft, with St Louis undetermined. Forecasts show little change across the stretch from Muscatine to Louisiana in the next 48 hours as water levels remain near current readings.
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Osy
Associated Press
Hanibal
Hannibal
St. Paul
Davenport
Keokuk
Quincy
Louisiana
St. Leuis
Ottumwa
Bhe Jaw Muscatine
Wilson Senate Foes and Public Opinion in London Press
London papers debate President Wilson and the Senate fight over the league of nations and peace treaty ratification. Editors note public opinion may drive Senate action, while European democracies monitor America’s role.
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Wilson
Senate
London Telegraph
Associated Press
Iondon
March
President Wilson
New York
Telegraph
League of Nations
L. A
America
Governor Hurls Defense in Rathbun Pardoning Case
Iowa Governor W. F Harding jeered at critics during a joint legislature session, urging a thorough inquiry into his pardon of Ernest Rathbun. He accused Attorney General Hayner of pressuring Rathbun’s family and defended his authority to grant clemency without board review.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
W. . Harding
Iowa
Ernest Rathbun
Harding
Hayner
Rathbun
Conless
Rathbunee
Board of Parole
District Court of
Ida County
Anamosa Reformatory
George Clark
Clark
Ida Grove
O'Mera
O’mera
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