Allied Demands Impossible Says German Experts
German experts call Allied demands impossible as the country’s fate hangs on reparations and economic strain. The Versailles treaty is under scrutiny as Simons considers resignation while President Ebert attends Cabinet meetings amid intensifying pressure from Briand and Lloyd George. The Berlin government weighs its next moves before Harding's inauguration.
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Karl H. von Wiegand
Berlin
Connec
Paris
Simons
Foreign Office
Ebert
Germany
Lloyd-George
Allamiers
Rantzau
Versailles
Heister
French Experts Doubt Germany's Ability to Pay
PAPIS January 31 report says financial experts and cautious diplomats remain skeptical Germany will meet peace terms. Editorial in Journal by Clement Vastel warns that discounting final payments decades ahead would shock bankers and questions whether Allied powers can count on Germany's promises.
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Germany
Papis
Clement Vastel
St. Lam
Alles
America
Edison
Railroads Seek Abrogation to Avoid Bankruptcy
Chicago Jan 31 Brigadier General W W Atterbury vice president of the Pennsylvania lines told the Railroad Labor board that immediate abrogation of the national agreements with railroad employes is needed to avert widespread bankruptcy. He said no wage cuts would be asked if the agreements are annulled, warning delay could flood the board with wage reduction petitions. The unions protested as the hearing on rules and working conditions continued.
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Atterbury
Railroad Labor Board
Chicago
W. W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania Lines
Atterburry
G. Luhrsen
American
Ican Federation of Labor
Ton Leht
Jowell
Wilson
General Atterbury
Wireless Civilian Test Tonight With 590 Panels Exhausted
In Hartford tonight twenty five civilian wireless operators in eastern states prepare for the first civilian trans Atlantic wireless test under the American Radio Relay League. The test begins at 10 30 pm tomorrow with three hundred operators in England and Scotland listening as the US sends the message in segments from multiple stations including Hiram Percy Maxim and the Robert Miner and C D Tuska stations. The test follows a trans continental relay record recently set by Maxim.
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Hartford
American Radio Relay League
England
Scotland
Hiram Percy Maxim m
Robert Miner
C. D .Tuska
Michigan
Maxim
Los Angeles
Former rector of St. Luke's Church is dead
The Rev. John G. Trance, once rector of St. Luke's Episcopal church, died of heart failure yesterday afternoon at his New Haven home. He was 64, born in Canada, and a graduate of Oberlin College. He served as state chaplain in 1914 and later held pastorates in Arkansas and Colorado.
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John G. Trance
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Hame
New Haven
St. James' Church
Canada
Oberlin College
Arkansas
Calorina
Mayor's School Probers Drop Intended Investigation
Mayor Wilson's school probers, appointed last weekend, met to suspend the inquiry pending the regis lature action on a bill to alter electing methods for the Board of Education. The committee, chaired by Raion TV Beers, said the mayor's bill could create a new board by June and thus favored withholding further investigation. Members present included Aldermen Brown and Connor and others as the group adjourned after nearly two hours. The mayor plans to appeal to the Board of Appportionment Friday to discuss the education budget and system.
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Wilson
Avers
Board of Education
Next Dune
Thirty Five Radic to be Deport ed Today
Thirty five radicals arriving from Boston and Philadelphia will be deported to Russia aboard the Uner Esthonia. The Immigration Wallis camerrun announced the deportation tonight. Guards under Commissioner Henry J. Sxetlington direct the departure party from Ostot and Rostra locations.
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New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Russia
Camerrun
Milford gas worker injured by cellar trapdoor fall
Joseph Bringtol, a 4H member and meter reader for New Haven Gas Light, fell through a half-open trapdoor into a cellar at Hayes and Pier undertaking shop on Campbell Avenue, West Haven. He suffered multiple injuries and was treated by Dr. De Walewalewski after the accident.
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Milford
Joseph
Bringtol
West Rix Ver
Laven Gas Light Company
Hayes & Pier
Campbell Avenue
West Haven
Severn
West Havan
Lac Dumding
Forty Lashes on Bare Back Robbery Penalty
Dover Delaware State Senate today passes a harsh bill for robbery with a penalty of not less than twenty years in prison. The measure targets violent crime with severe corporal punishment as a historic but controversial approach.
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Dover, Laddane
Delaware State Senate
Industry Woes Persist Nationwide Amid Wage Cuts
A Federal Reserve Board review shows January activity rose in some New England sectors easing unemployment there, while the South and West face acute hardship from wage cuts and reduced demand. Textile workers faced large pay reductions, joblessness rose in New York District, and longshoremen and iron and steel plants also shed workers across regions.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Dligh
New England
San Francisco
Massachusetts
Boston
Gillce
New York
Rochester
Bui
Philadelphia
Textile Milla
Tighmand
Mput
Atlantic
Fire at Bakery Store Sparks Wide Alarm and Damage
Fire of undetermined origin tore through a bakery store at 205 Fairfield Avenue, destroying shelves of goods in a two-family brick block behind Kreite Owt mt. Two alarms were sounded from boxes 21 and 214. Smoke filled the area as residents fled to nearby streets.
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Tisenman Mating Company
Fairfield Avenue
Righ
Rente
Tox
Baling
Judson
Penrose Seeks Cloture on Fordney Tariff Measure
Senate leaders move to force a February 15 vote on the Fordney emergency tariff bill and petition for cloture after objections. Senator Pomerene denounces the plan as gagging the Senate while minority leader Underwood condemns the move as a political embargo.
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Senate
Waekington
Jan
Acterdace
Pomerene
Wemecrut
Ohio
Worlingman
Clothire
Psurese
Panrose
McCumber
North Dakota
Borah
Idaho
Underwood
Alabama
O Callaghan Re-elected Mayor Amid Stowaway Controversy
Donald O Callaghan is re-elected lord mayor amid a chaotic scene as police arrest three men and seven councillors. The prisoners sing on the way to custody while Laurence Cr Neill is set to be elected lord mayor of Dublin for the fourth time. Sinn Fein proposed Stan, and the new mayor vows to heed the voices of the majority of Irish people.
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O'Callaghan
Donald O Callaghan
United States
Farricks
Dedlin
Publin
Laurence Cr Neill
Lord Oyer of
Tublin
Stan
Hasaid
Trish
Prohibition Leaders Target First Offenders With Jail Plans
Treasury fraud at Shelton Trust via illegal loans funded a US postal substation project at Varith Street New York. Armstrong Realty held a long lease on the site, with Trinity Church ownership. rumors claimed large government payments, while directors await confirmation of a signed contract and foundation work. Treasurer Edward W. Kneen is expected to return from New York with funds to cover losses.
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Edward W. Tween
Shelton Trust Company
Armstrong
Cpany
United States Postal
Varith Street
New York
Armstrong Company
Trinity Church Corporation of
Armstrong Realty Company
Varick Street
Shalton Trust Copany
Edward
W.i Kneen
Shelton
Kneen
Revelver Marcus BH. Holcomb
Activa Ji Shelton
Southington
Republican Leaders to Attend McKinley Dinner in New Haven
Officials and associates from the Republican party gather for a McKinley dinner at the Tale Hotel in New Haven. The town chairman A Grenard announced he would be unable to attend due to severe cold after earlier plans to attend.
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M'Kinley
Rockefeller Fund Expands Grants for Colleges and Medical Education
The Rockefeller Foundation general education board boosted resources by 87.0 million through gifts by John D. Rockefeller. A 50 million fund supports colleges and universities. 20 million aids medical education, with no stipulations on timing. By July 1, 1920, provisions totaled over 39 million raised by institutions. Major gifts went to University of Rochester, Vanderbilt, Washington University, Yale, Harvard, and Johns Hopkins. Negro education received substantial support, including 1.1 million for endowment and 153 thousand toward improvements, with total negro education appropriations reaching 2.29 million. Public hearings on city tax rates begin Feb. 15 as budget talks open.
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New York
General Education Board
Rockefeller Foundation
John D. B Rockfeller
University
of Rochester
Vanderbilt University
Washington University
Yale University
Harvard University
Johns Howkins University
Board
National Society For Vecational Education
Common Council
Board of Apportionment
Sanvy Committee
City Hall
Registrars of Voters
Sinking Fund
City View Commission
Board of Selection
Board of Cartrack and Supply, Paving, and Sewer Commission
Apportionment Board
Board of Relisf
Board of Relief
Connor
William TB. Seeley
New Amendment Seeks Stricter Volstead Act Enforcement
A newly proposed bill urges tighter Volstead Act provisions after recent home brew cases. It would remove court options to fine violators, shifting penalties toward stricter federal enforcement and clearer sanctions.
Prohibition Leaders Seek Tougher Volstead Amendments
Prohibition leaders plan new legislation to impose flat jail sentences for liquor selling, remove court discretion on fines, and extend seizure to all liquor in private cellars or safety vaults. They push to reach home brew and curb bootleg channels, while facing opposition and congested federal courts. A pending bill could let federal commissioners try liquor cases, with Volstead amendments debated as April opening nears.
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Volstead
House Tudiciary Committee
Prohibition Enforcement
Sime
Milford Police Move To Suppress Gambling At Walnut Beach
Milford police announce a crackdown on gambling games at Walnut Beach amid protests from local groups including The Remitany Legion and the American Legion auxiliary. City officials prohibit licenses or concessions for beach gambling next season to curb disturbances and alleged abuses.
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Milford
Walnut Beach
Galbraith and Lake
American Legion Commissioners
Mil
Yast
Warlious Beach
Laeiy Avlion
Bala
Setiaon
Srivord
Ie Qiuse Pk
Standard Oil Cuts Price Of Gesoline For Export
Standard Oil of New Jersey announced a price cut for export gasoline. Refined products fell from 46.75 to 33.7 cents a gallon, kerosene from 41.30 to 19.30 cents, and other fuels to 23.50 cents a gallon in tank wagon deliveries, effective immediately.
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Standard Oil
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Chao
Susulitit
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