Army will not shrink below set figure says Gen March
Gen March announced the army will not be reduced below 509,909 officers and men, to maintain military needs until a permanent force is authorized. Pershing may resume enlistments, with overseas troops joining regular establishments. Demobilization reports show 1,361,528 discharged and 1,618,500 released. 419,000 departed France, 354,824 re landed in the U.S. Hospital counts fell to 81,231. Demobilization camps reduced from 39 to 23 with three new camps added Fort Bliss Oglethorpe and J A Russell.
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Oglethorpe
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Pershing Declares American Forces Won the War in 1918
Gen. Pershing told Maj. Alfred H. Beach that American men won the war in 1918 not 1920. He urged giving credit to France and England while praising American perseverance. The Listh Ammunition train from Wyoming arrived in Cheyenne with the message.
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Sinn Fein Leader Verce McCann Dies in English Prison
Dublin reports the death of Sinn Fein MP Verce McCann from influenza in Gloucester prison. His body arrived in Dublin for a public funeral attended by released Sinn Fein members and about 3,000 party members. Pierce McCann won Parliament last December by 2,500 votes out of 18,020.
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England
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Tooted
Peach Picker Held as Bigamist Amid Six Affairs
Virginius St Mayo of New Haven Cann, a wealthy manufacturer, was seized in New York on bigamy charges filed by Mrs Wilhelmina L Meyer Mayo his third wife. The case follows reports of six women linked to Mayo including a breach of promise verdict won by Mrs Mayo. Mrs Lois Waterbury Mayo is mother of two of Mayo’s children.
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New York
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Fisher a Harvard Lecturer May Be British Minister
London reports H. A. L. Fisher former Harvard lecturer and education official may become British ambassador to Washington. Born March 21, 1865 in London he studied at Oxford Paris and Göttingen. He lectured at Harvard in 1905 and served on India public service commission 1912–15. In 1916 he headed the Board of Education and joined the education portfolio January 10, 1919 after Lloyd George cabinet reorganization.
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India
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Swedish Postal Chief Sees New York Air Mail Exposition
Mare the postmaster general of Sweden travels aboard a U S mail plane piloted by Robert Shanks leaving Washington for New York to attend air mail day at the aeronautic exhibition. Julius Juhiin joins as a study of the U S postal service. Mr Dublin to be guest of honor at the event.
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Merchant Marine to Have Insignia Different from Navy
Washington DC March design for shipboard apprentices shows merchant marines in training will wear uniforms with distinct insignia. Embroidered anchor under a shield on the blouse pocket and two white stripes on collar plus three narrow stripes on the sleeve mark the difference from regular navy uniforms.
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Weather outlook for the week in Washington region
Weather bureau predicts unsettled conditions with rain and snow in the middle of the week for the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Temperatures expected below normal. Also advertised Havana cigar sale at 2 for 25 cents.
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Canada Soldier Riot in Wales Leaves Dozens Dead
A Liverpool dispatch reports that in Rhyl Wales at Kinmel Camp 8 to 27 were killed and 25 to 73 wounded amid rioting by Canadian troops awaiting demobilization. Stores were wrecked and a major trampled. Troops stopped rioters. 20 to 30 ringleaders arrested. The Daily Mail notes Canadian authorities restored order without British troops.
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First Liberty Bond Baby Beckons In Chicago
Owen Callahan born Thursday night becomes Chicago's first Liberty Bond baby. Grandfather Owen Callahan, a retired life farmer in Southern California, set up a trust of 19,000 dollars for each child born as wartime liberty bonds. The infant will reside with Pran vis J. Callahan and wife at 6935 Michigan Avenue South.
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Owen Wing
Man Slaughter Verdict For Cook Shocks Chicago
J Norman Cook found guilty of man slaughter in the last summer killing of Willai K Bradway. Under indeterminate sentence law he faces one year to life in prison. Reports of acquittal and subsequent guilty verdicts appeared in papers causing confusion among jurors and observers.
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Ambassadors account of German grip in Russian industry
Ambassador Francis described German entrenchment in Russia, Lenin’s ties to Germany, and a predicted revolution. He faulted Kerensky for not arresting Lenin and Trotzky, calling them usurpers while praising Kerensky’s aim for law and order amid upheaval. He noted Bolshevik terror and the chaotic path to the czar’s overthrow. cont.
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Peace Conference Aims to Fix German Frontiers and Saar
Paris conference nears agreement on Western and Eastern German frontiers. France seeks buffer measures including Saar region, and a new Poland, while preserving French security. The United States leans toward compromise amid financial dispute.
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British Naval Forces Dominate Caspian Sea Action
British and Russian joint naval forces seize control of Caspian operations with armed steamers now under joint command. U S losses cited with updated war casualty totals across divisions, including 24,429 Second regular and 23,974 Third regular, as revised reports from Washington detail.
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Armistice Hopes Fade as Night Bombardment Rages
In Lemberg on March Poles and Ukrainians clash as artillery pummels the city with about 200 shells daily. Civilians suffer losses and key buildings including an Archbishop’s residence are damaged. Ukrainian leaders complain of misrepresentation by the inter allied mission while Kiev’s political and military outlook remains uncertain.
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Ottoman Cabinet To Succeed Tewfik Men Headed by Damad
In Constantinople on a Friday in March the new Turkish cabinet is announced with Damad Pashasheik ulislam as prime minister and holders named for foreign affairs war interior marine finance public instruction public works agriculture justice and council of state presidency.
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Five Boys Held in New York Hold-Up Case
Five youths aged 16 to 20 were arrested in New York on charges of assault and robbery after a hold-up in the financial district. A bag of Liberty bonds and securities valued at 63 000 was recovered, with 49 000 in bonds found beneath a paint shop floor owned by a suspect’s father.
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House orders third search of Rathbun pardon
Des Moines March 8 The Iowa house unanimously adopts a resolution authorizing its judiciary committee to summon witnesses secure documentary evidence and investigate Ernest Rathbun pardon matters. An amendment expands the inquiry to related issues surrounding the setting aside of the pardon with limited debate and acclamation.
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Ernest Rathbun
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Berlin unrest and gas plants hit during March fighting
Reports from Berlin recount widespread clashes as government troops suppress revolts. Spartacists suffer arrests. police HQ and Alexanderplatz cleared. Gas and electric facilities are targeted while workers vote to return to labor.
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