World War Era Dispatches Touch On Global Shifts
Reported moves include Germany's colonial focus reignited, Galician republic uniting with Ukraine, and Allied forces in Northern Russia withdrawing from Shenkursk under Bolshevik pressure. Peace conference advances include League of Nations adoption and a committee for details with Wilson and House to join.
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Archangel
Shenkursk
British
War Office
Russia
League of Nations
Wilson
Colonel House
Government control of telephone and telegraph ends next year
House post office committee reports favorably a resolution to end government control of telephone and telegraph properties by December 31. The measure excludes cable properties. Immigration limits four years after peace treaty advance is tentatively approved by the House Immigration committee. Senate and House conferees reach agreement on war revenue bill details and avoid a deadlock. The influenza death toll among American Red Cross nurses and a shift back to sound farm practice are noted as war emergency measures wind down.
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House Post Office Committee
House Immigration Committee
Senate
House
United States
Department of Agricul
Congress of the
Congress
Washington
House of Representatives of
United States of America
Reconstruction commission reports textile crisis in Central New York
The governor's reconstruction commission says a crisis in Central New York has closed down textile operations affecting 40 000 workers. A steamship named Westward Ho allied with the navy waited from Hoboken for a mission described as uncertain and possibly ongoing for several days. His condition is unclear.
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Reconstruction Commission
Smith
New York
Westward Ho
United States Navy
Hoboken
Strikes Plague UK Ireland amid Industrial Tension
Nearly 200000 workers idle across the United Kingdom and Ireland due to widespread strikes, creating a severe industrial strain. Buenos Aires remains cut off for 25 days as a port strike blocks transatlantic ships and 49 vessels wait offshore with cargoes. President Wilson reportedly plans a Brussels visit at King Albert’s invitation but has not set a date due to Paris duties. Robert Lanning, Secretary of State, named among the two members of the delegation.
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United Kingdom
Ireland
Wilson
Albert
Brussels
Paris
Land for Soldiers Proposed as 40 Acre Farms Plan
Missouri eyes federal purchase of 11.34 million acres of unimproved land for swamp, cut over, and overflow areas to create about 283,493 forty acre farms. The plan aims to employ demobilized soldiers and other jobless residents by dividing land, funding improvements, and selling surplus after development.
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Jefferson City
Misouri
United States
Missouri
Missouri Bureau of Labor Statistics
Reclamation Service
United States Department of the Interior
William H. Lewis
A. T. Edmoneton
Missouri Bureau of Labor
War on State Restaurant Sparks Legal Battle
Jefferson City hotel and restaurant keepers hire a lawyer and plan injunctions to stop the state and lawmakers from operating the capitol restaurant. Leo C. Broom of St. Joseph supplies all needs except food and service and earns about 150 dollars monthly. Patrons include lawmakers, residents, and transients with brisk patronage and prices about a quarter lower than local caravan series.
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Fferson City
New Capitol
Leo C. Broom
St. Joseph
Two Missouri Mill Licenses Revoked by Food Administration
The United States Food Administration revoked the licenses of the Reuter Milling Co. of Flat River and the Farmington Milling Co. of Farmington for selling wheat mill feeds at prices above the permitted limits.
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Missouri
United States Food Administration
Reuter Milling Co
Flat River
Farmington Milling Co
Farmington
Food Administration
Democrats Center Weighs Contests in Five Congressional Districts
At a State Democratic Committee meeting no decision was reached on congressional contests in the 10th 12th 13th 14th and 15th districts. Adolph Musser of Holden is mentioned amid the committee notes while Fulton reports an epidemic of hiccoughs affecting many residents and forcing some to quit work.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Glass
Democrats Center
State Democratic Committee
Adolph Musser
Holden, Johnson
Fulton
St Louis Firemen Bill Proposes 24 Hour Shifts
Representative O'Brien introduces a bill to set 24 hour shifts for firemen and salvage corps workers in St Louis with equal off duty time. The current rule allows one day off in three and the bill allows longer work in emergencies only.
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St. Louis
O’brien
Circuit Judge Praises Missouri Constitution in Legislature
Circuit Judge L B Woodside of Salem Dent County addressed the Missouri House praising the current constitution as one of the best instruments for safeguarding the rights of the common people. He referenced his 1877 committee work on the 1875 constitution and rejected bills for a new constitution.
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L. B. Woodside
Salem
Dent County
Missouri House
Missouri
Pen of Man
General Assembly
Representative McClain Jones Dies in Springfield
Representative McClain Jones a Republican from Springfield died of paralysis at St Mary's Hospital. His death leaves the Republicans with a narrow margin of two votes over the constitutional 72 to pass a bill in the house. A special election must be held to choose his successor, with ten days' notice to be issued by the governor.
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McClain Jones
Springfield
St. Mary’s Hospital
Missouri Woman’s Land Army Secretary Seeks Harvest Help
Stanley A. Gleave, 47, Crocker produce merchant, arrested in St. Louis on bigamy charge by his first wife. In Jefferson City, Olga K. Ibsing, field secretary for the Woman's Land Army of America, discusses organizing Missouri women for coming harvests with Labor Commissioner W. H. Lewis.
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Stanley A. Gleave
Crocker
St. Louis
Olga K. Ibising
Woman's Land Army of America
Jefferson City
W. H. Lewis
Missouri
Ihlsing
Prohibition Amendment Ratified as Nationwide Law
Washington January 30 1920 Frank L Polk acting secretary of state proclaims federal prohibition becomes effective one year after ratification Regions states Alabama Arizona California Colorado Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Montana Nebraska New Hampshire North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota South Carolina Texas Utah Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming signers include W J Bryan Randall Sheppard and anti saloon groups and WCTU The proclamation confirms three fourths of states ratified and outlines enforcement powers.
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Washington
Frank L. Polk
Department
United States
Alabama
Arizona
California
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
South Carolina
Texas
Utah
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Unitedates
Poland Recognized by U S Government
Washington officials announced the American government recognizes the provisional government of Poland. Secretary Lansing sent a message from Paris to Ignace Jan Paderewski the new Polish premier. The Polish department in America issued thanks to President Wilson for the recognition.
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Washington
Jah
Poland
State Department
Lansing
Paris
Wilson
Ignace Jan Paderewski
National Polish Department of America
Usder
Paderewski
Wells to Step Down as Federal Reserve District Governor
David C. Biggs of the International Shoe Co. in St Louis has been chosen as governor of the Eighth Federal Reserve District to succeed Rolla Wells who has resigned.
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Rolla Wells
Boa
David C. Biggs
The
International Shoe Co
St. Louis
Eighth
Federal Reserve District
Cal is a Food Boycott
New York on January 30 reports a national boycott against food dealers not reducing retail prices to conform to new policy. Public sentiment pushes stores to adjust pricing amid inflation concerns.
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New York
Western Canada Land Offer Promises Food Security
An advertisement argues Western Canadian land remains available and productive to meet food demands for Allies and neutrals amid European shortages. It touts low prices and easy terms, noting rich grasses, potential cattle and grain output, strong transport and marketing networks, and guaranteed returns for farmers despite global conflict. The piece urges continued food saving and investment in prairie farming.
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Europe
Atlantic
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Canada
Western
Quaint Names for Battery Horses Chronical
Australian correspondent reports a sub-section list of battery horses with quaint names including Nugget Pudden Molly Cohen Tony Angelina Jimmy Oopazootics Tur moil Windsucker Misery Biddy Phyllis Icecream Flour and Bakin Powder Woodenhead Sylvia Canary legs Bullethead and Blackie. Two mules unnamed publishable.
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Nugget
Pudden
Molly
Cohen
Tony
Angelina
Jimmy
Turmoil
Misery
Biddy
Phyllis
Sylvia
Bullethead
Blackie
Influenza Epidemic Strains Doctors Nationwide
Doctors nationwide treat a severe influenza outbreak causing distressing symptoms. The illness often weakens the kidneys and leaves patients vulnerable to complications.
Phrase about failed plan and girl unclear dialogue
The fragment hints at a plan to die poor and questions about choosing a girl. No clear event, people, or organization is identifiable from the text.
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Drakes
Truly Rated What do you think of a man who will constantly deceive his wife
In this sharp commentary the columnist asks readers to judge a man who repeatedly deceives his spouse, probing morality, trust, and social norms. The piece reflects era tone and invites public reaction.
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Fiftieth General Assembly
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