Prohibition Victory Seen as Likely Across United States
The article discusses that thirty-six states were required to ratify the Prohibition amendment and that thirty-eight have already done so, with more endorsements anticipated. It notes debates on when the amendment takes effect, the need for federal enforcement laws and revenue to replace alcohol tax, and the global push toward a dry world led by the prohibition movement and its leaders, including comparisons to Russia's ban and shifts in international efforts.
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Congress
United States
Russia
Movement For Prohibition
Prohibition Organizatione
Returning Soldiers to Civil Life
The piece discusses demobilization after World War I and the need to secure jobs for four million returning soldiers. It argues that while early returns may find work easily due to labor shortages, the real challenge will come as vacancies fill. The government should ensure employment is available before discharge to avoid injustice to veterans.
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General Crowders
France
Army Demobilization Urges Swift Return of U S Troops
A historical notice argues for rapid demobilization of the American army, stressing the need to bring troops home from France after they completed their overseas duty. It warns against prolonged stay in Europe, highlights cost of maintaining forces, and calls for prudent handling of global peace duties while resuming normal national functions.
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France
Europe
America
Last Liberty Loan Drive Urges Public Bond Support
Secretary Glass announces the final Liberty Loan to issue about April, totaling six billion dollars and named the Victory Loan. After this, future bonds will be bank-managed in smaller amounts. the nation must are urged to buy this last issue to demonstrate enduring American resolve and financial strength.
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Glass
Hold to Your War Savings Stamps
An editorial urges readers to delay redeeming war savings certificates after the war. It argues the government needs funds now and for months, and savers should keep or add to their investments for strong interest. It warns against a broad redemption push and promotes continued saving.
Peace table closed to Central Powers says allied voices prevail
The victors in the great war will dictate terms to the conquered nations with no voices from Austria Hungary Germany or Turkey. Turkey will be stripped of power and relocated to Asia while Austria and Germany are assessed later, and the peace conference is hoped to yield harmony and lasting world stability.
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Siberia
Austria
Germany
UN Turkey
Turkey
Asia
British Dominions Seek Separate Nation Status in League
Paris January 21 AP reports self governing dominions of the British Empire will ask admission to the league of nations as individual nations. Canada Australia New Zealand and South Africa will press for equal status with Belgium and similar powers in internal affairs.
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Associated Press
Paris
British Empire
League of Nations
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Belgium
Withdrawal of U S Troops in Russia Being Considered
Washington date note from Bolshevik Foreign Minister Hechitcharia proposes a joint conference to set a withdrawal date and place for American troops in Russia. The note was sent to Paris and forwarded to the state department for consideration with other Russian situation aspects.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mate Department
Hechitcharia
United States
Russia
Paris
State Department
Buffalo Lawyer John T. Ryan Indicted for Treason
New York Jan 21 John T. Ryan a Buffalo lawyer long sought by federal authorities in connection with treasonable activities of Jeremiah O Leary and a number of Germans was today indicted for treason by a federal grand jury. Ryan served as a captain in the U S Army during the Spanish American War and disappeared mysteriously last May.
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Associated Press
New York
John T. Ryan
Buffalo
Jeremiah O'Leary
Ryan
Para
Hollis Landers to be Tried At Regular Term
Hollis Landers of Jackson county is held in Clarke county jail on a murder charge in the death of Sheriff Clif Barber of Jackson. The trial will be at the Jackson court regular term beginning Monday February 3 in Jefferson. Judge Andrew Cobb ordered Landers brought to Athens. Landers, said to be a deserter, refused discussion but is reported to admit the killing.
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Hollis Landers
Jackson County
Clarke County
Clif Barber
Jackson
Jackson Court
Jefferson
Andrew Cobb
Landers
Athens
Sald
Livestock Issues Dominate Twenty-Second National Convention
Denver January 21. The twenty second annual convention of the American National Livestock association opened with debate on post war readjustment of the industry. Topics include potential increased production for 1920, Federal Trade Commission recommendations, grazing fees on national forests, and continued food administration effects on meat prices. Other discussed items cover federal railroad control public lands funding animal disease control and predatory animal extermination.
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Associated Press
Denver
Cole
American National Livestock Association
West
Federal Trade Commission
Europe
Food Administration
Prices in Mexico City Hit Daily Bargains
Mexico City on January 21 reports rising costs as the week unfolds with notable increases in daily prices for select goods. Analysts attribute pressures to market shifts and supply chain constraints.
Big Cotton Marketing Corporation Formed in Georgia
Atlanta Ga Jan 21 a twelve million dollar cotton corporation is in formation by farmers and others in the Georgia South Carolina area. The group aims to act as a marketing and financing intermediary between producers and spinners, per J J Brown Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture after a meeting with Daniel J Sully and regional farmers.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
J. J.brown
Georgia
Daniel J. Sully
South Carolina
Brown
Lane Pays Tribute to Roosevelt as Pension Bill Advances
Washington January 21 The house pensions committee adopted a tribute by Secretary Lane to Theodore Roosevelt as part of a favorable report on the bill granting Mrs Roosevelt an annual $5,000 pension The vote was unanimous and the committee called Lane's letter one of the finest tributes to Roosevelt's life and character.
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Associated Press
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Lane
House Pensions Committee
Senate
Roosevelt
Damage In Belgium Done By Germans Still Unestimated
Brussels reports total damage in Belgium from German occupation remains unassessed. Factories operated by Belgians largely left with materials stripped. others had machinery dismantled and shipped to Germany. Charleroi region spared few machines as Germans destroyed or removed assets, causing multi‑million franc losses and delaying recovery to mid next year.
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Associated Press
Brussles
Belgium
Germany
Mons
Charleroi
Liege
Holland
Thu le-Chateau
Rhine
Accidents Growing Less in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reports show industrial accidents in Pennsylvania declined over three years due to better machinery and safer worker practices. In 1918 mills mines and railroads caused 3 403 deaths among 184 844 injured, with total fatalities higher than 1917 and 1916. Workmen's compensation paid for fatalities and disability claims in 1918 reached 10 026 712 dollars.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Swiss Fight Bolshevik Peril Ends in Firm Government Stand
Geneva reports the Swiss government vows to bar Bolshevism from the Confederation. President Calender states the Federal Council will close doors to foreign agitators and suppress propagandists. He cites a failed general strike against troop deployment to Zurich as proof of democratic resolve and the danger Bolshevism poses to Europe.
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Geneva
Associated Press
Federal Council
Switzerland
Calender
Socialist Committee
Zurich
Cour
Growing Opposition In Senate To Famine Relief Bill
Washington Jan 21 Growing opposition and protracted debate prevented the senate from voting on the 100,000,000 appropriation asked by the president for famine relief in Europe. Several more senators planned to speak tomorrow and passage before Thursday seemed unlikely. Vigorous opposition came from Harding of Ohio and Johnson of California among others.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Europe
Potatoes Harding
Ohio
Johnson
California
Ermggior
Wash
Morrison Predicts Bread Lines Soon
Washington reports from twenty one offices show more than 135000 unemployed. Frank Morrison secretary of the federation of labor testifies there will be bread lines in every industrial center before May 1. He backs legislation to restrict immigration amid trade and prosperity concerns in this part of the old Austrian Empire.
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Associated Prose
Washington
House Immigration Committee
Frank Morrison
The
Federation of Labor
Germany
Austra
Poland
Bohemian
Bohemia
Syria
Austria
Europe
All Germans Would Be Equal Under Law
Basel January 21 The draft proposes dividing Germany into nine federals with German Austria as a tenth. All men and women over 200 years would receive the vote.
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Associated Press
Basel
Germany
Federals
Austria
German Austria Faces Government Dilemma
Vienna dispatch reports that returning to a monarchic system in German Austria is deemed unlikely by government leaders. A high official notes the dynasty has lost popularity after the war while republican ideas have spread, and the public balks at funding a costly royal court amid national sacrifices.
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Vienna
Associated Press
Austria
Depte
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