Forty states ratify federal prohibition amendment
The nation reaches thirty eight ratifications with Nebraska Missouri and Wyoming joining to make the required three fourths. The amendment for prohibition becomes effective one year after ratification with certain war time provisions and a pending ratification by Washington on January 16 1920. Senator Sheppard says national prohibition becomes permanent on January 16 1920.
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Washington
United States
Nebraska
Congress
Missouri
Wyoming
America
Sheppard
La Follette Speech Dismissed by Senate Vote
Washington January 16 the senate adopted a resolution by 50 to 21 dismissing disloyalty charges against Senator La Follette of Wisconsin for a wartime speech to the Non partisan League in St Paul Minnesota on September 20 1917.
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la Follette
Washington
Senate
Privileges and Elections Committee
Senator la Pollette
Wisconsin
Minnesota Public ‘Safety Committee
Nonpartisan “League
St. Paul
Minn
Police Scatter Marching Men in Seattle Parade
About 500 persons left an open air mass meeting and began a downtown parade in Seattle singing I W W songs. Twenty mounted police dispersed the crowd supported by five cars with carbines and a follow up platoon with clubs.
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Seattle
Wash
Postpone Reorganization Plans In War Dept Talks
Washington. The house military committee reached a near agreement in conference with Secretary Baker and General Marek to delay the war department reorganization until the next session of Congress. The move seeks to avert a major debate over future military policy.
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Washington
House Military Committee
Baker
Marek
Congress
Holland Town Under Guard Amid Rumors of Revolution
In a report from Leysden between Amsterdam and Rotterdam, Het Volk claims guards stand before the town hall and telegraph office as rumors of a Dutch revolution sweep the area.
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Holland
Het Volk
Leysden
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Williams to Stay Washington Comptroller Nomination Sworn In
Secretary Chiba will recommend renominating Shelton WHS as Comptroller of the Carcency when his term expires February 2. The move follows Williams to Stay Washington policy and signals continuity in fiscal oversight and leadership.
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Washington
Okay Shelton Whs
Chiba
Protesilans Hall Distress Troop Ship Safe Arrival at Vladivostok
A military dispatch reports the safe arrival at Vladivostok of the troopship Pino toathius, previously in distress near Ofwa Ontle, with Protesilans observed in the vicinity. Authorities confirm the vessel reached port without further incident.
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Ofwa
Valdivostok
Pinotoathius
Government Returns Requisitioned Vessels
The United States Shipping Board releases most vessels previously requisitioned, with those still in active army service kept. The action applies to American slips and ships returning to private life after government use.
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New
Victory Liberty Loan Next, Woanethington
Secretary Glass announced that the next World War-era Victory Liberty Loan will be named The Victory Liberty Loan. He did not reveal the exact date the spring drive will be launched, stating more details would follow.
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Victory Liberty Loan
Woanethington
Lown
Victory Liberty Loon
Glass
Foch Outlines Armistice Terms in Unofficial Draft
Unofficially stated terms reportedly to be presented by Marshal Foch include retaliation for allied prisoners’ murder, the return of machinery and goods stolen from France and Belgium, and the transfer of over £100 million in German gold to a safe location. Additional points cover shipping to aid Europe, surrender or destruction of U boats, and other property.
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London
Germany
Marshal Foch
France
Belgium
Berlin
Frankfort
Europe
New Outbreak Possible After Paris Demobilization Move
Central News reports allied talks in Paris changed demobilization terms. A war council decision implies Britain must keep an army of occupation in France for months, warning that continued rapid demobilization could leave France without forces to fulfill obligations.
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Europe
Allied War Council
Great Britain
France
Molasses Tank Explosion Claims Eleven Lives
In Boston on Wednesday a massive molasses tank exploded at the waterfront, killing eleven people and injuring about fifty. Eight bodies were recovered from the wreckage and three died at Relief hospital. most injuries were bruises.
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Boston
Relief
First Session of Peage Congress Opens in Paris
Paris report says the peace congress held its first actual session on January 13 as discussions lay groundwork for a formal assembly. American delegates focus on a league of nations and just peace, while others debate territorial and economic issues. The allies and United States also finalized new terms for the extension of the German armistice in a Monday morning meeting presided by Marshal Foch.
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Paris
League of Nations
Wilson
Italy
Supreme Council
United States
Marshal Foch
Relief Bill Approved for European Famine Aid
Washington a bill authorizing 100000000 for famine relief in Europe was approved by the House on Monday night. The administration measure, urged again by President Wilson as a bulwark against Bolshevism, now moves to the Senate where swift passage is planned.
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Washington
Europe
Germany
House
Wilson
Senate
Resignation of U S Attorney General Thomas Gregory
Washington reports attorney general Thomas Watt Gregory will retire March 4 due to pecuniary concerns. President Wilson has accepted the retirement and a successor has not been named. Possible successors discussed include Frank L. Polk and Senator James Hamilton Lewis.
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Thomas Watt Gregory
Washington
United States
Wilson
Gregory
Paris
White House
Frank L. Polk
State Department
Lansing
Europe
James Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
William Gibbs McAdoo
the Treasury
Mr. Gregory
Bryan
Garrison
McDeonolds
Supreme Court
McAdoo
Finns to Visit United States on Commercial Mission
Helsingfors reports a Finnish commercial mission will depart January 20 visiting France England and the United States to discuss commercial relations with Finland.
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United States
Helsingfors
France
England
Finland
Thomas Watt Gregory to retire from Wilson cabinet
Attorney General Thomas Watt Gregory plans to leave President Wilson's cabinet on March 4. He will retire after years of service and is set to be replaced in the administration.
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Thomas Watt Gregory
Wilson
Anne Martin Calls for Investigation of Henderson Election
Anne Martin, an independent candidate against Senator Charles B. Henderson, asks Senator Pomerene to hold a federal and state election expense law inquiry into Hendersons 1924 Nequila race through a letter alleging violations of campaign finance rules.
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Anne
Iteno
Ney
Charles B. Henderson
Nequila
Anne Martin
Henderson
Pomerene
Senate Committee On Elections
Senate votes against extravagance in census action
Senate debates and amends census appropriations voting to curb waste. The measure targets the director's salary, lowering a proposed 80 000 dollar figure, signaling tighter control over public spending amid ongoing budget discussions.
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Senate
Shipyard Strike In Washington Spreads Across Cities
About twelve affiliated metal workers unions stage a shipyard walkout in Washington with operations halted in Hoquiam while protesting a Macy award and urged action from Wen authorities.
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Washington
Aberdows
Wittleene
Hoquiam
Wish
Wen
Macy
Portland council of workers threats prompt safety briefing
Mayor George Baker ended a Monday conference with city police county guard and state guard officials to plan action if the newly formed local council of workers soldiers and sailors tries to occupy the armory or meet in the city auditorium without official sanction.
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Portland
Ove
George Baker
State Guard
Council of Workmen
California Ratifies Federal Prohibition Amendment
The California Legislature completed ratification Monday of the proposed federal prohibition amendment, the assembly adopting a resolution already approved by the senate. The vote stood 48 to 28.
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California
Sacramento
Assembly
Senate
Famous Heavy Woman Jooety Jolly Gowdy Dies at Home
Mrs. M. J. Gowdy known as Jooety Jolly passes away at her residence after a brief illness. She weighed Ui pounds and was not a member of a touring company wintering here.
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Myieagor
Aihhe Exton
M. J. Gowdy
Jooety Jolly
Gowdy
Crew of Japanese Steamer Lost Off Hokkaido
The crew of the Japanese steamer Nanyo Maru was lost when the vessel was sunk off Hokkaido on January 2. The ship was en route from Kobe to Marwelen when it was damaged by enemy action.
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London
Hokkaido
Kobe
Marwelen
Kille Wife and Two Children in Creston Iowa Case
John Hawking a former resident of Prescott killed his wife and two step children in Creston Iowa severely injured his daughter and then attempted to bid Dimaselt but failed.
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Creston
Iowa
John Hawking
Prescott
Pogrom Hits Breditschew Ukraine Killing Hundreds
Reports from Warsaw describe a pogrom at Breditschew known as the Jewish capital of the Ukraine. Hundreds killed and hundreds more wounded as peasants attempt to disarm Jewish militia. Jews blamed for Bolshevik links and alleged spying. Petlura’s influence noted as waning amid rising anti Jewish sentiment.
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Warsaw
Breditschew
Ukraine
Moscow
Petlura
Bolsheviks
Thirty States In Line To Ratify Prohibition Amendment
On January 14 thirty states completed ratification of the prohibition amendment bringing the total in line to thirty. Alabama Arkansas California Illinois Indiana Kansas and North Carolina are among those that completed ratification. The list of ratifying states includes Kentucky Virginia Mississippi South Carolina North Dakota Maryland Montana Arizona Delaware Texas South Dakota Massachusetts Georgia Louisiana Florida Michigan Ohio Oklahoma Tennessee Idaho Maine West Virginia Washington California Indiana Arkansas Minors North Carolina Kansas and Alabama.
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Chicago
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
North Ielina
Kentucky
Virginia
Mississippi
South Carolina
North Dakota
Maryland
Montana
Arizona
Delaware
Texas
South Dakota
Massachusetts
Georgia
Louisiana
Florida
Michigan
Ohio
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Idaho
Maine
West Virginia
Washington
North Carolina
Socialists Barred at Chicago Labor Congress
Socialists and members of the N W W failed to gain control of the National Labor congress convened by the International Workers' Defense league to decide on action for new Mooney and Billings trials.
American troops in Archangel sector report good health and discipline
Washington reports Col. George E. Stewart in Archangel area found American forces healthy well disciplined and well equipped after a personal tour of the front as of January 11 according to a War Department message.
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Washington
George E. Stewart
Archangel
Russia
War Department
Balloon crew leaps from stalled blimp at beach
Four men aboard a blimp from the naval aviation camp leaped to safety after the engine stalled and the airship drifted to Nouset beach. The craft was about thirty feet above the sand when they jumped.
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Chatham
Muass
Naval Aviation
Nouset Beach
Peasants Rebellion Grows in Bolshevik Russia
Reports from Stockholm describe a violent peasant uprising in the Russian interior against heavy Bolshevik taxes and the village committees accused of tyranny in enforcing poverty relief programs.
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Stockholm
Russia
Committees For
Farmerettes Eye Farming Role After War Ends
Speakers at the Woman's Land Army of America annual convention in Philadelphia say there will be no push to force women into farming despite the war’s end. The group concludes its meeting with statements on future agricultural involvement.
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Philadelphia
Woman's Land Army of America
Pastors Salaries to be Increased in United States Budget
New York Presbyterian church in the United States allocates one million dollars in its 2010 budget to raise the salaries of pastors who are inadequately paid. The fund targets clergy across the denomination to address pay gaps.
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New York
Presbyterian Church In the
United States
Ite
Sheldon Dies From Mine Injuries Former RNC Official
George KR Sheldon longtime Republican National Committee official and former treasurer died Tuesday in Carbondale UL from injuries suffered in a mine accident near the city. He had been recovering after the incident earlier this month and is survived by colleagues and local officials.
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Sheldon
New York
George KR. Sheldon
Fine Secret
Republican National Committee
Carbondale
No Advance In Clothes Prices Reported
Chicago conservatives of the National Association of Retail Clothiers claim no price increases for clothing will occur in peacetime readjustment talks. The group states there will be no advance to the price of clothing for 1910.
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Chicago
National Association of Retail Clothiers
Director Hines Backs Federal Control of Railroads
Walker Hines, newly appointed director general of railroads, endorses a five year federal management period or early return to private control if Congress fails to act. He pledges a square deal for labor and closer government railroad understanding, aligning with McAdoo's policies and urging prompt remedial legislation. He also assigns the New York maritime workers case to the war labor board.
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Washington
Walker D. Fines
William G. McAdoo
Congress
McAdoo
Wilson
Cable
Interstate Commerce Committee
Hines
Mr. McAdoo
Railroad Administration
New York Marine Workers
War Labor Board For Settlement
Luxemberg Declared a Republic After Grand Duchess Returns
Luxemberg was proclaimed a republic on Friday as Grand Duchess Marie returned from the capital to a nearby chateau. Clericals quit the chamber amid an excited meeting. The grand duchy lies bordered by Rhenish Prussia Alsace Lorraine and Belgian Luxemberg.
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Metz
Luxemberg
Marie
Grand Duchy of
Rhenish Prussia
Alsace-Lorraine
Grand Duchy
Marie Adelaide
London
Belgium
Demand Data on Mexican Claims Raises Senate Push
Senator Marcus A. Lavi of Arizona joins Senator William H. King of Utah in urging the state department to report steps toward settling American claims against the Republic of Mexico. The pair call for prompt information on action taken to secure a settlement.
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Washington
Marcus A. Lavi
Arizona
William H. King
Utah
State Department
Republic of Mexico
Crowder Endorses Draft System Before Chicago Boards
Major General Hooch H Crowder addressed about 700 draft board members in Illinois and asserted that after a year and a half of experience the selective service plan is generally conceded to be fundamentally sound.
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Chicago
Anols Selective Service Association
Hooch H. Crowder
Washington Dries Win in Olympia Legislature
Washington states ratified the federal prohibition amendment as resolutions passed the senate and house in Olympia on Monday, completing the dry measure. The action confirms the state’s support for nationwide prohibition measures.
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Olympia
Wash
Senate
House of Representatives
Washington
Monichy
British Troop Convoy Delivers Food to Vienna Women and Children
A small force of British troops arrived on Wednesday to join a trainload of foodstuffs sent by the British army in Italy for the women and children of Vienna.
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Vienna
Italy
Noted Actor Dead in Stamford Sanatorium
John Mason, a prominent American stage actor, died Sunday in a Stamford sanitarium. The death certificate lists Bright's disease with complications as the cause.
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Stamford
Conn
John Mason
Bright
Spartacan Leader Killed in German Street Fighting
Dr Karl Liebknecht, prominent Spartacan leader in Germany, was killed amid Thursday evening street fighting based on a forwarding dispatch to a European Telegraph company.
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