Fallout Over Arms Shipment From Japan to Mexico
San Antonio January 18 report to senate committee details a Mexican newspaper claim that eighteen carloads of arms and ammunition arrived from Pacific ports via Japan, including 60 machine guns and 5 000 Mauser rifles. Senator Fall testifies about his Mexico interests and sends a telex to Mexican finance minister Cabrera defending the investigation as lawful and noting large numbers of Americans displaced by Mexican events.
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Morning Journal
Brpecial League
San Antonio
Tex
Mexico
Senate Investigating Committee
Pacific
Japan
Candido Aguilar
Spain
Monitor
Siying
United States
Mansanillo
Pal
Senator Fall
Texas
Fall
Luis Terrazas
General Terrazas
Chihuahua
Zacatecas
Luis Cabrera
Cabrera
Weather Forecast for Southwest on January Elevenses
The Denver weather desk notes New Mexico will see Monday fair with rain in the far south and warmer in the west. Tuesday brings unsettled conditions with possible rain and snow in the central region. Arizona faces unsettled weather Monday and Tuesday with showers in the south and north portions, warmer Monday, colder Tuesday.
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Denver
Colo
New Mexico
Arizona
Caldey Theaday
Opening of League of Nations to Convene in Paris
After the Versailles treaty takes effect the first League of Nations council meeting will be held in Paris on January 16. Delegates gather at the French foreign office with Leon Bourgeois of France presiding and delivering one of the principal addresses. Karl Curzon of Great Britain will make the other keynote speech.
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Council of the
League of Nations
Paris
Foreign Office
Leon Bourteaiis
France
Karl Curzon
Great Britain
Powhatan Transport Leaks. Sailors Seek Halifax Help
Aboard the US Army transport Powhatan in distress about 500 miles east of New York, boilers flooding and pumps failing. Air and sea signals urged heavy towing gear as Cedric and Western Comet aided, passengers to be moved to safer vessels once weather permits. The ship, carrying 140 crew and 275 military and civilian passengers, faced dire conditions in January weather.
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New York
United States Army
Powhatan
Halifax
Smorthy
Ruavwlall
Howton
Vowhatinr
Ken
Ar T
Pothatin
Cedric
Pamoel
Tyler
Landat
Norgn
Longitare
Standall Wilds
Vieiler
Peatilie
Attergd
Tiley Etecuy To &Tirt
Yarmouth
Black Star Ling Steamship Corporation
Winch
Tinor Tlaaborg
Price
Antwerp
Mrenet Batth Fletis
Herbert & Foreman
Frainbow Division
Vie Firet
Avy Transport Office
Randal
Riiler
Attitude Toward Russia Divides Caitich Leaders In Paris
Paris Jan 18 AP report notes a War Office split with Prime Minister Lloyd George over Bolshevik threat. Churchill favored pushing Russia to combat Bolshevism while Lloyd George warned such action risks war with Soviet Russia and may strengthen Bolshevik support. European leaders weigh blockade, trade, and Polish moves amid Polish reluctance to withdraw to council-defined borders.
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PY Momning Journal
Paris
Associated Press
War Office
London
Lloyd George
Winston Spencer Churchill
Churchill
Russia
Lloyd
George
France
Europe
Hlence
Theoyad George
Supreme Council
Paria
Fochaml
Henry Wilson
Ministbrs
Radek
Poland
M. Padek
Presents to France must meet French customs rules
Chicago January 17 Former soldiers planning to send presents to France must ensure gifts meet French customs standards. The assistant district manager of the Chicago department of foreign commerce explains many items fail to pass at the border. Diamonds set in gold bands are rejected by French authorities, prompting complaining letters from recipients.
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Chicago
France
Chicago Department of Foreign Commerce
Lsernat
Kunning
German Occupation Force Capture Reported By Polish Dispatch
An official telegram from Dangig reports a clash between German occupation troops and Polish forces near Agenau in Posen. Most German troops were captured. dispatch credits the Poles with the victory while blaming Polish advance timing for the German retreat.
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Tevlin
Jan
Dangig
Poulos
Agenau
Posen
Rotterdam Plans Flying Grounds Project
Rotterdam's municipal council approved the construction of flying grounds at an estimated cost of $500,000 to advance international aviation and Pathol wind initiatives. The plan aims to expand air operations and attract aviation business through a new facilities development.
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Rotterdam
Municipal Council of
Deportation train carries Emma Goldman to Soviet border
A special train with Emma Goldman, Alexander Berkman, and 247 radicals, sent from the United States as undesirable aliens, speeds toward Terijoki near the Russian frontier. Finnish guards, cautious officials, and potential reception by Soviet authorities frame the tense transfer. Storm delays and border rumors color the journey as Goldman bids farewell to America and contemplates the path ahead in Russia.
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Bordret Lieeenwee
Hango
Finland
Associated Press
Soviet Russia
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
United States
Terijoki
United States Army
Puford
Ruferd
Berkshire
Buford
Antwerp
Chicago
Berkman
Gold- Man
America
Russia
British freighter Yarmouth sinks after load of liquor
The British freighter Yarmouth, sailing from New York to Havana with a cargo of whiskey gin and champagne valued at about 2 million dollars, reported sinking 24 miles northeast of Light Vessel No 3 in heavy fog. Revenue agents had halted a large liquor shipment at the pier before launch.
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IBY Morning Journal
Brecial
Le*eceo Wees
Roxton
Mass
Yarmouth
New York
Havana
Pelle Euard
Charter Amended by New Mexico Motor Corporation
Amendments filed yesterday by the New Mexico Motor Corporation of Albuquerque increase capitalization from 50000 to 50000. N M Cuda hue serves as president and N A Cudabue as secretary of the corporation.
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Banta Ve
New Mexico Motor Corporation of
Albuquerque
Award to crew of famed submarine K-14 for daring sinking
The crew of the United submarine K 14, noted for penetrating the Dardanelles and sinking a Turkish transport carrying 6 000 troops during the war, have been awarded £31 000 for that achievement.
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Lomo
Darda- Helles
Labor Opposes Anti-Sedition Bills Pending
Washington, Jan 18. The American Federation of Labor announced it will oppose the anti sedition bills pending in Congress. President Gompers denounced the measures as threats to free speech and press, arguing they curb lawful labor activity, threaten civil liberties, and create autocratic censorship, while urging ballots and majority rule over revolutionary change.
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Sn Morning Journal
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Samjae
Federa
Organized Labor
Senate
Palmer
House Rules Committee
Gompers
Palmen
Department of Justice
Europe
A. I. of L
Federa Jus
Liment of Justice
United States
Thase
German city bans bodice fre-muition in Kreiburg
A city council in Kreiburg forbids the use of the bodice fre-muition amid local doormeny Searee, Catlueyne, and Jan oul presence in Germany. The decision reflects municipal limits on costume or attire in public spaces.
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Doormeny
Germany
Kreiburg
Cyunel
Demand on Holland to surrender Bill Hohenzollern
Paris dispatch reports the supreme council demanding the extradition of former German Emperor William from the Netherlands under the Versailles treaty. The note cites crimes including Belgium and Luxembourg neutrality violations and submarine warfare, urging Holland to cooperate to prosecute or block a future catastrophe and uphold international solidarity.
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Paris
The
Temps Today
Peace Conference
Supreme Council
William
Associated Press
Germany
Belgium
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Nielland
Holland
League of Nations
Mexicans Warned Against Testifying on U S Senate Probe
Mexican officials publish a manifesto urging citizens to resist any appearance before the U S Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee. It warns of treason prosecutions for Mexicans who testify about Mexico’s international affairs and directs them to consult the Mexican embassy or consulate.
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OY Morning Journal
Paso
Texas
United States Senate Sub-Committee of Foreign Affairs
Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Relations
Alberto Paiz Samdloval
Mexico
Fl Paso
United States
Senate
252 Jews Victims of Polish Mob Violence
New York report details antisemitic mob violence in Poland with 252 Jewish deaths. Morgenthau mission found eight targeted outrages and concluded excesses were not premeditated. widespread prejudice fueled violence, not a nationwide plan.
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New York
Poland
Milession
Henry Morgenthau
White
Mme Schumann-Heink Ill at Home in San Diego Suburb
Mme Schumann-Heink is ill with pneumonia at her home in a San Diego suburb, it was announced tonight. Her condition is described as not serious.
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Mme
Schumanna-Weink
Ban Diego
Calif
Mme Schumann-Heink
Gredsmount
Pitiable Story of Deprivations in Baltic States
Special correspondence describes extreme hunger and squalor in Poland, Lithuania, and Baltic Russia as seen by Lieut. Lucien F. Messinger. He details starving children, reliance on American relief, and scarce soap and clothing. He notes guards around loading points, desperate scavenging for flour, and the impact of relief on morale and well being.
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Morning Journal
New York
Libau
Poland
Lithuania
Baltic
Russia
Lucien BF. Messinger
American Relief Administration
France
Daddy Messinger
Harry Cutler
Providence
American Jewish Relief Committee
United States
Europe
Messinger
Messingers
Viacht
Joint Distribution Committee
Warsaw
Meassinger
Iliussia
Minee
American Red Cross Sole Worker in Siberia
Tokio Jan 18 The main relief task in Siberia rests with the American Red Cross per Colonel H R B Telester the Red Cross commissioner in Siberia The British Red Cross has quit Siberia to meet urgent needs in Europe At the time of departure 245 American relief workers remained in Siberia including 180 American Red Cross nurses They were aided by 1500 Russian assistants
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Morning Journal
Tokio
Siberia
Red Cros
HR. B. Telester
Red Cross
British Red Cross
Europe
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Graham
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Bill Hohenzollern
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