Retribution Just For Enemy Says State Secretary
Secretary of State Robert Lansing urged allies to feed Germany and allow German markets to avert Bolshevik danger. He praised Franco-American friendship and described Germany's punishment as just for its four years of war, citing French ruins and trench valor to justify continued hard policy. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13
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Rhine navigation opened to all nations under proposed commission
Paris March 12 report to the peace conference by the commission on waterways calls for Rhine regulation by an international body similar to the Danube commission. Kiel canal to remain under German control with free use for all vessels in peacetime, fortification left to military experts. Archangel March 17 reports famine in northern Russia as frost and supply failures bite, with government lands redistributed to zemstvos and reindeer-delivered pleas for food to aid committees.
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Thousands Striking NJ Trolleys Halt Public Transit
In Newark and Northern New Jersey, about 4,500 Public Service Railway workers walked out. Union recognition is the chief demand, leaving most surface cars tied up while thousands walk to ferries and subways. Jersey City police provided protection for eight cars as 1,200 men remained out and 275 jitneys operated.
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Gun Shoots 10 Miles That U S Buys with 175 Pound Projectile
Troy New Mexico March 12 The United States government ordered from Watervliet arsenal a new gun to supersede the 155 millimeter piece. The eight inch diameter, 21 foot six inch long gun weighs 2 tons and fires a 175 pound projectile to a range of 10 miles. It is described as the most powerful weapon of its size in existence.
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British Occupation Force Reaches 902000 Men
The government told the House of Commons the total strength of British troops in occupation roles across theaters is 902000, including officers. Feb 15 figures show 324206 in Prance, Belgium and Germany, with 197000 German prisoners fed by the British commissary.
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London
House of Commons
Pranea
Belgium
Germany
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British Commissary Department
No New Navy Suits Abroad Policy Bans Uniform Change
The Associated Press reports that American naval officers overseas will not wear the new uniform, returning to a roll collar instead of the tight neckband until after the peace treaty is signed. Secretary Daniels announced the order to keep officers on duty from appearing in two different uniforms.
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Washington, D. C
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Courier Delivery Deadline Notice
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War savings certificates sales top 300 million total value
London reports confirm sales of war saving certificates exceed 300 million with each security valued at 5 shillings six pence, totaling over 232.5 million pounds. Yet only about 11 million pounds in cash plus interest has been redeemed over three years, under 5 percent of issued certificates. Plans are being formed to establish a permanent peace footing for selling these certificates.
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League Societies Debate Holy See Participation at Paris
The international conference of league of nations societies in session here today drafted two resolutions for the Paris Peace Conference. One urged universal league participation and the other supported free trade. A heated debate centered on whether the Holy See should join, with Prof. Forel opposing on religious grounds. The vote ended 13 to 8 in favor of granting the Holy See a voice in league counsels.
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Paris
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Bryan for World Cable Monopoly Pact Debate
William Jennings Bryan endorses the League of Nations with amendments to preserve Monroe Doctrine and U S voting power while allowing nations to opt in or out by choice. He cites three core safeguards and urges intelligent criticism from the public as he convalesces in Washington.
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United States
Washington, D. C
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League of Nations
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General Council
Wilson
Egg shower after Greene lecture sparks public ire
In Greene Iowa Capt. Wiard who scolded a 14 month old during a lecture was showered with eggs at the depot by a crowd. The incident followed mounting protests over his handling of the baby and apologies given earlier that were deemed unsatisfactory. Several bystanders and officials were struck as the train left. rumor swirled he would return in four days to seek amends.
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Flying Ace Sets Speed Record to Casablanca
Lieutenant Jue ire, a noted French aviator, completed a remarkable one leg of a 1180 mile journey from Toulouse to Casablanca in 11 hours of flying time, with the total flight taking 29 hours over two stages. The trip would take 14 days by ordinary means. Warsaw welcomes the relief train bearing American Red Cross aid for Poland, including 25 cars of food, hospital supplies, and clothing.
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Beasts in Berlin Fight Raised by War Effort Reports
Arthur Woods, former NYC police commissioner, named assistant to Secretary of War Haker to coordinate reemployment for discharged soldiers. London dispatch says Berlin battles rage with violent street fighting. Women allegedly aid in cruelties as government troops quell prisoners. Losses cited at 60 million marks amid pillage. Frankfurt area reports heavy Jewish business district damage. Martial law reportedly declared in parts of West Prussia as Spartacan forces advance.
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Pope plan to correct fractious nation boycott urged
Rome reports Osservatore Romano outlines a League of Nations vision. It calls for an arbitration tribunal to settle disputes, a society of civilized nations including defeated powers, and an accord to boycott nations rejecting tribunal rulings. The pope’s Aug 1 1947 appeal is noted. Quakirk reports three German steamers captured for armistice violations arrived for internment: Iatia Mercur Plute.
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Illinois to get 14 million road funds in July pending legislature
Springfield reports Illinois will gain about 14 million dollars for road construction starting July 1 if the legislature appropriates seven million as the state's share. Combined with 60 million in bond funds, plans call for 700 miles of hard surface roads this year, with projects from Nixie-Chicago to Danville and Lincoln-Chicago to Fulton among prioritized routes.
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Fulton
Iowa
Ivy Trail
St. Louis
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Cummerland
East St. Louis
Marakall
Clark County
Duffingham
Vandalia
Pershing Highway delegates gather in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls hosts a conference on the Pershing highway routes through Iowa with 225 delegates present. More than 100 attendees hail from Charles City area, 68 from Nashua, and Iowa City also represented. Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and Mason City appear on both tentative routes as Kia towns, with routes diverging beyond Mason City toward New Orleans.
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Nashua
Iowa City
Waterloo
Mason City
New Orleans
Iowa Senate Votes on Daylight Hours Change
Des Moines March 12 Iowa senators adopted a resolution by 32 to 13 seeking repeal of daylight saving law. Supporters argued morning dew harms farming and workers lose time after 6 p.m. in the lighter hour.
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Congress
Iowa Senate
Barricaded Man Holds Off 50 Cops Then Kills Himself
Chicago March 12 a real estate dealer George Onlock barricaded his home and exchanged shots with over fifty police officers wounding three. After hours the suspect turned his rifle on himself dying. a civilian and two officers were hospitalized with bullet injuries. Mrs Ondeck and six children escaped by lying on the floor as bullets pierced the cottage walls. Police consider gas bombs for emergencies.
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Chicago
Li O
Lueluck
George Onlock
Jadlack
Ondeck
Garrity
George Ondeck
British Army Men in Halifax Harbor Landing Crisis
Threats by about 300 British Army recruits stranded in Halifax spark debate over U S immigration rules. Capt. Jackson says Tolpaitiness carries no guns and faces harbor tensions as Ottawa withholds rail transport home. Only those with funds to cover U S entry procedures may land, leaving many without papers and unsure of fate.
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Halifax
United States
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Gant. Jackson
Volos
New York
Eaal
England
Thor
Jackson
Ottawa
Canada
Creel Says He Will Return to Private Life
George Creel, head of the US Committee on Public Information, announced on March 12 after returning from Europe aboard the Agamemnon that he intends to return to private life. He stated he is no longer with the committee and that domestic work ended in December with arrangements for discontinuing foreign duties. He added his only relation to the committee from March 1 will be nominal for settlement formalities.
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New York
George Creel
Committee On Public Information
Washington
Europe
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Iam
Creel
Brest
Cree
Clinton Kansas Chief of Police under cloud charged
Charges of extortion corruption and misconduct in office against Clinton Kansas Chief of Police Thomas E Hauke were formally filed before the city council by Councilman Richard Howes of the police and public grounds committee at last night’s meeting A hearing on the charges was set for March 18 before the council El Verso Havana Cigar 2 for the advertisement
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Thomas E. Hauke
Richard Howes
Police and Public Grounds Committee
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