Presidents Honor Wilson at Elaborate Luncheon in Bourbon Palace
A grand luncheon for President Wilson drew 300 guests including two presidents and several premiers in a Bourbon palace. The setting featured the throne room, republican guard, and a menu bearing Wilson's portrait. The moment closed with La Marseillaise, then casual conversations over coffee in the Selon Victor Hugo. Wilson later held a conference at the Hotel de Crillon.
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Aue
Jean Dele
Official communique details Allied meeting in Paris
The communique reports a morning meeting at Quai d Orsay with the U S president, allied prime ministers and foreign ministers, plus Baron Makino and the Japanese ambassador in Paris. French ambassador to Russia M Noulens spoke on Russia, and the next session is slated for Tuesday at 10 30 with M Beavenius remarks in Petrograd.
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Baron Makino
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Quai d'Orsay
M. Noulens
Russia
Archangel
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Petrograd
Lenine Faces Threat of Allied Intervention in Russia
Paris report notes Bolshevik prestige waning yet army strength grows as Lenine proposes surrender to Soviet congress. Trotzky Radek and Tehieherin oppose. proposal loses by 12 votes. Foreign intervention feared, bolstering Bolshevik support among those wary of monarchy return. Army estimated at 300000, well equipped and loyal to leaders.
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Paris
Russia
Lenine
Trotzky
Karl Radek
Tehieherin
Leaders Urge Discipline to Attract Recruits in Russia
The text argues that maintaining discipline is key to drawing recruits, and that a successful revolt by unarmed masses in Northern and Northwestern Russia is unlikely while the Bolsheviks hold command of their army.
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Russia
Bourgeois Links Wirz Case to German War Crimes
Paris veteran statesman Leon Bourgeois argues for punishing all German leaders for wartime crimes, citing Henry Wirz and Andersonville. The Matin reports jurists say William II cannot be prosecuted under Hague Article 56. orders matter, not subordinates. A peace conference inquiry committee could draft indictments, with Holland pressured to surrender the ex-emperor for trial, as part of a growing league of nations effort.
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Andersonville
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William Hohenberg
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League
Missouri Farmers Hear NBG Paker Plan
Thomas B. Wilson of Wilson & Co addressed Missouri farmers during farmers week in Columbia urging a central body to represent all livestock branches. He argued such an organization would unite shippers and packers, curb market floods, and prevent losses to producers citing fixed hog prices as proof of gains from coordinated action.
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Nations Welcoming Axis States Soon, Cecil Says Plan Favors Admission
The Associated Press reports from Paris that Germany Austria Bulgaria and Turkey cannot join the League of Nations now but may be admitted later once they prove they are trustworthy. Lord Robert Cecil has completed the British plan for the League to be submitted to the peace conference.
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France
Wilson Luncheon by French Senate A Notable Event
Paris January 20 President Wilson attended a luncheon hosted by the French senate in the old palace setting. Senate president Antonin du Mont delivered a praise filled address while senators spoke of unity, peace, and a new world order led by the Allied cause, as Wilson expressed gratitude and mutual friendship. The gathering highlighted Franco American cooperation amid wartime diplomacy.
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France’s trial and the world’s resolve in unity
A speaker recalls France’s long peril and restraint, praising resilience and defense without aggression. He notes a global awakening and welcomes as a sign that freedom’s brothers will unite to keep peril from widening, presenting France as the shared focus of world solidarity.
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Liberty Champions Stand For Freedom and Progress
Fragmentary quote stresses dedication to liberty and human rights, asserting a final resolution by those who cherish freedom and believe in progress and the rights of man. The text reflects a declarative stance on enduring commitments to liberty.
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Red Cross to Aid Russian Prisoners in Germany
The American Red Cross will start relief for Russian prisoners in Germany, about 1,500,000 people, with blankets shoes and food. Brigadier General Harries will supervise the effort under the American army, as repatriation and transport arrangements begin from Copenhagen and Rotterdam.
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Berlin
Mob attacks jail in Hillsboro Texas murder of Black man
A mob gathered at the Hillsboro jail this afternoon and battered doors, injuring a Black person amid a violent disturbance following the accusation of murder. Police report the situation remained tense as authorities secured the area.
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Texas
Williams wa ng to be hanged re tor Mrs. George W Dee
A fragment from a historic newspaper item mentions a Williams sentence or threat connected to Mrs. George W Dee. The text is garbled, offering limited readable names and context. The brief notes suggest a court or legal matter but lack clear actions or dates to establish full facts.
Land Reclamation Congress Meets in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, Jan. 20. The land reclamation congress for soldiers sailors and marines was permanently organized today at the meeting of reclamation experts from seven western states. The principal objective is to reclaim millions of acres for discharged service members, with emphasis on about 3,000,000 acres in the Colorado River drainage basin.
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Salt Lake City
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Colorado Fiver
Grand Canyon National Park Bill Passes Both Houses
The Senate and House approved a measure to designate the Grand Canyon area as a national park, expanding protection over about 996 square miles of public land that lies in portions of two national forests.
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Grand Canyon
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Army planes begin first stage of return flight
Mineola New York reports four army planes that recently flew from San Diego California returned to Washington on the first stage of their return trip.
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N.Y
San Diego
Calhurst Field
Washington
Forecast Shortage of Labor Persists One Year More
Chicago January 20 A continued labor shortage with high demand is forecast for at least another year following a conference of 75 railroad, government and state employment officials. Charles J. Boyd warned railroads to brace for competition with other industries and urged no wage cuts as he cited a larger unskilled labor shortage and cited immigration figures from 1018 and 1920.
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Textile Alliance forms to extend foreign market
Jan 20 reports completion of an effort under the Web act to extend the foreign market for American textiles. The Export Corporation of New York reorganized with the federal trade commission as required by law. Four great textile associations joined to form the new combination.
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