Armour On Stand Asks For Price Level Control
Senate and House committees heard Louis F. Swift and J Ogden Armour advocate price level stabilization for livestock. They argued a lasting price floor would prevent disaster if food administration controls are removed, while warning about violent price swings in normal times.
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Nebraska
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Cotton Export Embargo Lifted for Non-Enemy Countries
President Wilson responds to congressional requests by authorizing cotton exports to all countries in quantities needed. He notes further exports to enemy nations raise policy questions and require Allied consultation. The message to Senator Smith of South Carolina clears the way for shipments to non-enemy states as soon as possible.
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Hy Associated Pres
Washington
Congress
Germany
Wilson
Smith
South Carolina
Willard signs contract to fight any opponent for $100,000
Heavyweight champion Jess Willard agrees to boxing any opponent for a $100,000 purse chosen by promoter Tex Rickard. The bout, up to forty rounds, is set for July likely on the Fourth with possible foes Georges Carpentier or Jack Dempsey. Location to be named sixty days before the fight.
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Kansas
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Memphis
John
Havana
Texas
Jack Johnson
Senate approves 100 million food relief bill for Europe
The Senate, by 52 to 1, passes the administration measure funding 100 million dollars for food relief in Europe and the near East. Martin Overman and Warren named as conference colleagues. several amendments limiting the president and Hoover rejected. Final enactment expected next week.
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Maximalists Battle Frontier Police Near Rio Gallegos
Five hundred Maximalists clash with frontier police at Port Nétales Chile and push into Argentine territory toward Rio Gallegos. Warships and troops dispatched. Punta Arenas reports a failed attempt to besiege the penitentiary and free anarchists. Police and volunteers respond as panic spreads in Santa Cruz.
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Government to need 1.25 billion for railroad fund
Director General Hines reports the government must provide 1.25 billion dollars to cover 1918 and 1919 railroad disbursements and capital needs. The revolving fund requires 754 million this year including 368 million for capital projects and 196 million loss to the government.
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Monarchist Spread in Lisbon Reported by Dispatches
The dispatches from London describe the monarchist movement in Lisbon expanding rapidly. Adherents grow across courts and districts, with the field of operations widening to the north as the cause gains momentum.
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Thiago
Villa Dos Barcellos
Doubtful Actions on Augustan Problem Stated
Inquiries addressed to the council regarding the Augustan issue receive no reliable replies today. The situation remains unresolved and no action is announced.
Russians in Paris Face Question of Competence at Peace Conference
In Paris on January 24 the supreme council debated the credentials of Russians in Paris claiming to represent anti Bolsheviks. The council may accept their papers if Russians avoid Princes Islands talks. otherwise home government decisions may be needed. The aim is to spur unity and restore order while avoiding forcing Russia to recognize debts or block peace efforts.
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Associated Press
Paris
Supreme Council
Princes Islands
Russia
Wilson Charged With Recognizing Revolution
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson’s plan to handle the Russian issue includes unconditional recognition of the revolution by representatives of the allied powers. The Petit Parisien claims an authorized source provides the details of this recognition and its implications.
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Paris
Havas
Wilson
Petit Parisien
Revival of Irish home rule agitation splits reform and unionist sides
In Dublin a meeting of moderate home rulers led by Stephen Gwynn proposes dominion home rule with four provinces or three parliaments including Leinster and Connaught. The Irish Unionist Alliance council reaffirms opposition to any home rule, arguing it leads to total separation from the empire. Major General Sir Hubert Gough joins the home rule camp, while Sinn Fein remains outside the effort.
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British plan for league of nations outlined in Paris
Paris dispatch reports a completed British proposal for a league of nations. It envisions a central capital headquarters, a permanent court or arbitration for disputes, a military facet to handle conflicts, and separate representation for India and the British dominions, with ongoing international discussions to guide trade and economics. Germany remains excluded for now.
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Paris
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Phioce
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League For
India
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Five Points From Great Powers Council Meetings
Paris reports a joint council and military chiefs outline aims for demobilization and force parity on the western front, plus a warning against territorial gains by conquest. They also discuss German colonies, a medal for troops, and drafting instructions for a mission to Poland amid broader League of Nations debates.
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Tasker Bliss
Australia
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Torce
Social Democrats Win Big Share in Notable Election
In Berelin Ia 4 the German party polled more than Mod votes in the elections. The Fret weain reports 1,250,000 in the instage elections. Twenty indates would give them a working majority in the assembly. The Majority are conceded to have revived Ta votes while the Transendents trifle under 2,000,000. The radicals captured many seats. Conservatives Clerks and National Liberals suffered from combined tickets. Scheidemann and Stunse parties worked independently and forfeited mandates they might have gained had they pooled tickets.
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