President Wilson backs woman suffrage vote shift
President Wilson advised Democrats in a White House meeting to vote for the constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote. He urged members to act on conviction, signaling likely approval as House discussion continued and plans for a late vote formed.
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Washington
Wilson
House
White House
Himeself
Wdvlee
Menters
Congress
Chemplow
Lonmorrow
Haker
Susan Anthony
Mina
Monell
Peace Riots In Big German Cities
Geneva reports describe crowds in Berlin Leipzig and Essen shouting for peace after Brest Litovsk talks broke down. Petrograd notes Trotsky urging a firm stance while Russian troops press for continued negotiations. Copenhagen cites Eastern Front mutiny lifting Bolshevik hopes for softened German terms. Amsterdam notes Brest Litovsk delegates meeting on procedure with Trotsky Küllenmann Czernin and Talaat Bey.
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Geneva
Berlin
Leipzig
Essen
Brest-Litovsk
Copenhagen
Petrograd
Germany
Leon Trotzky
Amsterdam
Hussia
Leon Trotsky
von Kuellmann
Count Czernin
Talaat Bey
Britain Loses Nineteen Ships in Week Report
The British admiralty reports eighteen merchantmen of 1600 tons or more sunk by mine or submarine in the past week, plus three under that tonnage. Four fishing vessels were also sunk.
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London
British Admiralty
Mass Neon Hears of War Aims
More than 200 people attended the 100 Per Cent American society meeting at the high school gym despite cold weather. Speakers included Major Samuel Ridgeley and Lawrence Aber, with Ridgely denouncing German leaders and urging internment of aliens and unconditional victory.
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Mercury
American Society
A.D. Kelley
Kopard
Hilliard S.tidgely
Samuel Smoke
Fort Russell
Lawrence Aber
Ridgely
Germany
Kaleer
von Hindenburg
Cheyenne Cold Wave Grips City With Low Temps
A severe cold wave arrives as Cheyenne records 6 below zero at the police station and forecasts to dip to 10 or 11 below before morning. Weather bureau warnings via phone and press aid farmers and stockmen, noted by a prominent Albin ranchman.
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Weather Bureau
L. H H. Daingerfield
Merning
Office
the Weather Bureau
Albin
Wilson launches open air diplomacy to sway Russian and enemy publics
President Wilson uses billboard posters, theater films, and literature in a global propaganda push to win support from Russians and liberal movements of enemy nations. The U S committee on public information coordinates wide distribution including billboards in Hopfengarten and aerial leaflets to counter German victory.
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Washington
Wilson
America
Tornhem
Russia
Committee On Public Information
Lloyd George
Alma
Creal
Ton
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Charles
McAdoo Receives Counterfeit $108 Conscience Fund
Secretary McAdoo got an anonymous letter with 108 in counterfeit bills claiming deep remorse for defrauding the government. The notes were sent to the treasury cashier for the conscience fund. Chief Moran of the secret service seeks the man behind the counterfeit deed.
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McAdoo
Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Moran
Secret Service
Kaiser Poses as Peace Champion
Amsterdam dispatch reports Kaiser Wilhelm II as portraying himself as a champion of peace and human welfare. The Polish regency council delegation received his full support during a recent session.
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Kaiser
Amsterdam
Jan
Twiki
Kiopecor
William
Berlin
Baker to Face Probers Today
The Senate war inquiry committee plans to conclude its probes with Secretary Baker testifying on the proposal to establish a war department and criticism of army preparations. The hearing aims to clear the way for immediate Senate action on related legislation.
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Baker
Probers
Senate
Prince Mackensen may lose job amid Verdun shifts
Rome reports Epoca cites a Zurich dispatch that Field Marshal Mackensen could be replaced in command near Verdun. French forces push near St Michiel and Ammerzweiler while Paris notes German attempts at Mont Ta ton and Verdun region are checked.
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Epoca
Zurich
Mackensen
Verdun
Ammerzweiler
Alsace
Berlin
Paris
Mont Tetone
Champagne
Food Administration to Buy Up to Ten Percent of Mill Output
Washington reports the food administration will purchase from every flour mill in the country not to exceed ten percent of its output to support the army and allied nations in the war against Germany.
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Washington
Jan
Army
Has
Uhe
United States
Germany
Food Administration
Huns Split Spoils Bid Divides War Aims
Reported by Associated Press that December talks between Germany and Austria Hungary yielded a joint plan to back German aims on Alsace Lorraine and colonies while Austria Hungary preserves integrity of the dual monarchy. It says Albania Montenegro and Serbia would be annexed but remain outwardly autonomous within Austro Hungarian rule. Germany would aid Austria and both powers study other war aims with each reserving to decide if disagreements arise.
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Associated Pess
London
Jan
Reuters Ltd
Chiasdicellor
Count Ceernin
Austria Hungary
Alsace-Lorraine
Geraoy
Albania
Montenegro
Serbia
Austro-Hungary
Geremany
Austria
$1,200,000 Set for Housing for Ship Workers
Washington June 9 1920 Senate committees approved spending 1 2 million to provide housing for Newport News shipyard workers. The plan aims to ease living conditions while shipbuilding demand remains high.
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POE
Washington
Jun
Siate
Newport News
Senate
Hospital ship Kowa torpedoed by Huns in Bristol Bay
The hospital ship Kowa was torpedoed without warning near Bristol on January 4 and sank within an hour. There were 21 or 22 persons aboard, including bedridden soldiers, who suffered many casualties. Rescue boats worked frantically as darkness fell and survivors clung to wreckage in freezing water.
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Bristol
Kowa
Wihrnhie
Dack
Geael
Beate
Nutty
Ena
No Shortage of Labor Claim From Washington
Associated Press reports Secretary Wilson stated the theme is ample labor for army air and industry, with mobilization posing the main problem. He estimated that in the first year of the war civilian workers would comprise only about one fifth of the total employed, a smaller share than during prior mobilizations.
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Washington, Don
Army Air
Wilson
Commley
Denver Teachers Vote on Loyalty Test Spoof
Local school board meeting focuses on loyalty test spoof amid confusion as Denver educators clash over allegiance policy. Officials claim outsiders push misinformation while teachers debate impact on rights and duties.
Oil Controller Named Amid New Federal Plan
Government moves to seize oil supply from wells to wholesale and assign control to an oil administrator. Officials say the program aims to relieve shortages, with critics accusing the move of central mismanagement and harming consumers in major cities.
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Washington
Jan
Omon
Charlie
Plot to Sell U S Guns and Trap Spies Accused
A distorted report details alleged plots to sell U S guns and trap spies. Court records name Nicholas Benin Zorn and others linked to export of arms and anti British plans. George W. Iharta testifies about a Chevalution group aiming to influence war efforts and undermine authorities with conspiratorial plots.
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U. S
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