Gallivan and Baker wrangle over war service awards
Washington dispute widens as Secretary Baker releases a public letter rebutting Rep Gallivan, Democrat of Massachusetts, on claims about former chiefs of staff and war service medals. Gallivan answers with figures showing D S M awards across officers and civilians.
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Fan
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Gallivan
Massachusetts
House
Tasker TH. Elisa
Hugh, J. Scott
John Biddle
Peyton C. March
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Galiivama
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Leutenant
Leutenants
Chaplaiins
Minister Silenced by Church Adver. Case of Williams
An 1919 Philadelphia notice declares Elder John Anderson of Petersburg Virginia and Elder James Williams of Scranton Pennsylvania silenced from the Church of God and Saints of Christ for attempting to confiscate church property. The suit seeks recovery of property valued at about 5000 dollars.
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Willamas
Saints of Christ
Charles Street
Nist
Willian H. Shommer
Gauld Walher Abraham
Philadelphia
Chisten
Williams
pRoperay
Pau
Chisley
Laly
Church of God and Saints of Christ
John Anderson
Petburg
James Williams
Scranton
Bridgeport
Conn
Wm. H. Plummer
Abraham
Loss of life rising in Mexican earthquake reports
Reports from Puebla eastern sections and the state of Vera Cruz describe heavy loss of life from the January 8 quake. City of Cougtlan notes more than 5,000 dead in the city and surrounding villages as a mountain collapse dammed a river and flooded Barranca Grande. Foreign deaths include French 14 British 79 Italian 22 Belgian 19 Japanese 4 Roumanian 1.
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Imenico
Jan
Puebla
Vera Cruz
Cougtlan
Barranca Grande
Blood price surge and strike at transfusion union
Reports indicate blood prices rose to £40 a pint as transfusers union members faced discontent. Donors and sellers clashed over compensation while a two week delay prompted a strike. Hospital operations resumed with staff back on duty as the disruption ended.
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Fesvinnal
Theigg Blogg Cor Teanstialon
Joell
Surnek Fur
Uae
Boduy
Thas
Dlower
Eiudent Mieses
Pete Mites
CPG
Pershing Politics Puzzle Nets Republican Nod
A Kansas City Post editor reportedly said General Pershing told him he was a Democrat during nomination talks. George Woods of Lincoln Nebraska and his brothers, in New York for Pershing club activities, declare Pershing a Republican amid ongoing speculation of his presidential status.
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Iby Universal Service
New York
Jan
Pead
I Kansas City
Iansas City Post
Pershing
George Woods
Lincoln
Mutiny Reported Among French Forces at Toulon
Berlin dispatch reports riots and mutinies among French naval forces and troops in Toulon caused by insufficient bread supplies. The wireless message notes unrest at the Mediterranean port as tensions rise in early January.
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London
Berlin
Toulon
France
Mediterranean
Freezing Weather Hits Winsted After Harsh Start
In Winsted on January 14 the day opened below zero as winter weather lingered. Traffic and daily activities slowed while Highland Lake harvesters reported a rush to snap in the big crop as temperatures later moderated.
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Highland Lake
Arms and money for Poland urged
Washington reports intended to curb the westward spread of Bolshevism by arming and feeding Poland. Secretary Baker and Allied governments weigh a 150 million food credit proposal endorsed by General Bliss, who warns that a Russian push westward could trigger a broader war and civil upheaval if Poland falls.
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Poland
United States
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Asker
Nie
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Ue Supreme Military Council
Nemer
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Europe
Bliss
Baker
Mittes
Action Qn
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Soti
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