War conference notes begin plan for league of nations
The Supreme Council and allied leaders at Versailles discuss a league of nations concept with David Lloyd George and President Wilson taking roles. Reports describe sessions with Foch Weygand Haig and other generals, plus plans for commissions, medals, and press access. The next allied ministers’ meeting is set for Monday morning.
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League of Nations
Wilson
Supreme War Council
United States of America
British Empire
France
Italy
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Weygand
Haig
Pershing
Diaz
MacDonough
Great Britain
Maly
Versailles
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Churchill
Lovehear
Bliss
W Punch
Japan
Ntary
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Debt of public trust hangs over Swift campaign feud
Disputed expenditures by Swift & Co. and associates are aired in a public hearing. Henry Veeder argues costs stem from stockholders profits, not consumer prices, while Sims questions the impact on the packing industry’s reputation. The testimony covers campaign spending and a Washington connection in Swift swift actions.
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Sims
Mr. Swift
Swift
Don't Experiment With Catarrh It Leads To Consumption
Catarrh is a blood condition not cured by sprays or douches. Local treatments waste time as disease worsens and reaches the lungs. The ad promotes S S S as the cure attacking the disease at its source in the blood and urges a thorough trial, with advertising address for Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, GA.
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Medical Department
Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Washington Senate Passes Bill For History Graduation Requirement
The Washington state senate approved a bill mandating at least one year of American history and government study before high school graduation. Senator C. B. Lamping of Seattle argued the measure, citing gaps in knowledge among graduates during officer training camp admissions. The article notes related discussions on state funding and education priorities.
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Olympia
Wash
Washington
State Senate Today
C. B. Lamping
Seattle
Ralph
Hungar
Metcalf
Tacoma
Mother's mercy ends in family tragedy at Sherman
Sioux Falls 8 D Jan 24 Mrs Clara Hanson 35 is alleged to have shot and killed her five children at the Sherman family home and then attempted to take her own life claiming she could not bear to see them suffer. The children were ill and Hanson, wife of the town marshal, was in a critical condition.
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Sioux Falls
Clara “Hanson
Sherman
Here
Hanson
Cotton ships create que to lift export embargoes
President Wilson cables Smith of South Carolina that cotton can be exported to all countries in amounts needed and that shipments to Germany and Austria be permitted. Associated governments will consider policy questions. Bolsheviks not wanted in Sweden as Politiken reports the Swedish government demands the Bolshevik legate depart by January 25.
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Germany
Austria
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Wilson
Smith
South Carolina
Holsheviks
Aatu
Sweden
Politiken
Paris strike ties up transportation
Paris on January 24 saw a general transportation strike disrupt subway lines surface cars and buses. The population adapted by walking to work as the city faced commuting delays and minor disruptions nationwide.
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Paris
Governor to lead Ninety-first Division review at Camp Lewis
Olympia residents report Governor Ernest, Lieutenant Governor Hinet, and Speaker Adama will review and welcome about 1500 Ninety-first Division troops at Camp Lewis in a Tuesday parade. Legislative trains will transport lawmakers to the event.
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Olympia
Wash
Ernest
LF Hinet
Fred A. Adama
Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Fire Ravages Four-Story Walsh Building in Vancouver
A blaze in Vancouver British Columbia destroyed the four story Walsh company and Walsh Construction company building. A large stock of bonded goods inside was destroyed with an estimated loss of 250000 dollars.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Jan
Ee Walsh Company
Walsh Construction Company
Railroads face vast needed sums for 1919 and 1918
The report details an estimated $1,250,000,000 drain on the revolving fund for 1918 and 1919, with $881,806,000 government liability and $368,198,000 for 1919 requirements. The director general warns the revolving fund is $381,806,000 too small to settle all 1948 accounts and urges immediate appropriation as control questions loom.
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Oper Ang
Lebaudy Millions Shrink in Long Island Estate Petition
Jacques Lebaudy once billed as the emperor of Sahara is killed by his wife. Mrs Lebaudy seeks letters of administration claiming a $200000 personal property and $30000 real estate estate with their 13 year old daughter Jacqueline named as sole heirs.
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Mineola
Jacques Lebaudy
Sahara
Long Island
Lebaudy
Frogate
Jacqueline
Cost of Mining Anthracite Coal and Royalties Examined
A U S Senate subcommittee in Pottsville scrutinizes coal costs royalty charges and production expenses. Witnesses estimate production costs from 3.50 to 4.04 dollars per ton and royalties from 0 to 1.30 dollars. Stephen Girard estate royalties cited as rising in five years, with royalty share around 22 percent of selling price per A C Dodson of Dodson Coal.
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Pottsville
United States Senate
Stephen Girard
Philadelphia
A. C. Dodson
Dodson Coal Companies
Investigation of Jury Irregularities in Berger Trial
Chicago January 24 Federal Judge Landis will oversee an inquiry into alleged irregularities in the jury deliberations of the Victor L Berger conspiracy trial. Subpoenas have been served on all 12 jurors to testify, prompted by defense pleas and an affidavit from juror Thomas Nixon alleging prejudicial marks and actions by jurors and a deputy marshal. Clyne and defense lawyers declined to comment.
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Chicago
Victor L. Berger
Milwaukee
Landis
Thomas
Nixon
Charles F. Clyne
Landslide in Goast Town Destroys Mine Community
Tacoma reports a landslide near Ladd Washington trapping and killing a young woman and two children as a flood swept away Phoenix Coal company buildings and homes. Miners and families escaped to safety while wire service lines failed. Survivors huddled by fires after the disaster.
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Tacoma
Ladd, Wash
Phoenix Coal Company
Randear
Hast Creek
Mike Martin
Special Mediator 10 Adjust Coast Strike
Seattle January 24 Henry M White federal conciliator in this district was asked by the labor department to act as special mediator to urge an immediate settlement of the 35000 metal trades workers strike in Washington shipyards He said he would push for a talks to avert a general strike if the Seattle unions referendum supports the proposal to strike
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Seattle
Wash
Henry M. White
Department of Labor
Washington
White
Canners Meet In Chicago Seek to Hold Prices
The National Canners association convened in Chicago on January 24 without a formal decision on lowering canned goods prices. Garrell of Washington said informally that current price levels should be kept until wages and other costs fall.
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Chicago
National Canners’ Association
Waj
Garrell
Washington
Resignation of Norwegian Cabinet Expected Soon
Reports from apparently trustworthy sources indicate the Norwegian cabinet is on the verge of resigning. Officials have not publicly confirmed the development, but inquiries suggest an imminent change in the government.
Who’s Who Book Lists Pershing as Sir John Joseph Pershing
New York January 24 The British Who’s Who 1919 edition lists General John J Pershing as Sir John Joseph Pershing G C B honorary titles that would ordinarily confer knighthood. The decoration from King George earned no actual title for Pershing since he was not a British subject.
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France
John Joseph Pershine
George de Cross
General Pershing
George
Order of the Hath
Pershing
Funeral for John Watking Saturday at Daly's Parlor
The funeral for the late John Watking will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Daly's Parlor. Reverend RG Williams will officiate with interment at Mountain View Cemetery.
Daly Shea Company Co le Frank Coly Dies in Mon Home
Frank Coly a native of England and long-time resident of Mon died last evening at his home 203 Missoula Avenue. Funeral arrangements are pending with services at the local church.
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England
Mon
Missoula Avenue
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Eehureh
Remains of Frank Schmaci and John Landers Noted
The obituary notices report the death of Frank Schmaci aged 41 and John Landers aged 58. Schmaci’s remains are noted in the Tate garden tea area while Landers’ funeral and interment will be held in Lewistown Montana with arrangements by Walsh's parlors.
M. J. Walsh Company Embalming and Auto Equipment
A historic listing for M. J. Walsh Co located at 807 300 West Park Street offers general directors and embalmers services along with automobile equipment and a contact phone number.
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M. J. Walsh CO
Weat Park Street General Directors
Matthews William Francis Died at Home in Walkerville
Under taree, William Francis Matthews aged 22 died. The funeral will be held at 101 Dunn Avenue Walkerville on Monday morning with a mass at St Lawrence's church. The interment will follow at Holy Cross cemetery.
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Matthews
William Francis Matthews
Fay
Kaward Matthews
Dunn’ Avenue
Walkerville
Ste Lawrence’s Church
Hbo
Colombe
Joly Savior Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
Funeral notice for Cahile Martin Canin Ireland native
Cahile Martin Canin aged 29 a native of Ireland dies Thursday evening at the family residence 2 North Main Street The funeral will be Monday morning from the family residence to St Lawrence Church where mass will be celebrated at Holy Cross. com every
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Martin Canin
Ireland
Familly
North Main Street
Mike Pines
St. Lawrence's
Turat
Holy Cross
Undertaker Larry Duggan Announces Interment Details
Card of thanks from the family of the late Mrs. Maggi Spaulding expresses heartfelt gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and floral offerings. Interment at Mount Mortals Cemetery follows a noon service.
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Tomers
Orclock
Mount Mortals Cemetery
Hanks
Maggi
Spaulding
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