Army Program to Continue As at Present Under Late Agreement
The committee and Secretary Baker approve a rider to the army appropriation bill to maintain the existing army organization, with a regular force potentially up to 600,000 to be raised by volunteers on a three year term. The rider would grant ongoing civilian control over all army branches, pending presidential authority and appropriations, with hearings to begin on the regular appropriations for 900,000 men.
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Congress
Wyoming Falls One Hour Short of Prohibition Honor
The fifteenth Wyoming legislature passed unanimously in both houses a memorial resolution ratifying the federal prohibition amendment. The session ran smoothly from 10 o'clock to final passage in minutes, but Wyoming missed joining the thirty six states in time by about one hour. Speaker Sullivan noted changes to speed up future bill readings.
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Rafter
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Archie Allison
Cheyenne
Gardner
Afton
Day for Dadirale Day for Dadirale
Chicago January 16 field day for radicals at labor congress seeking Mooney and Billings liberation. I W W endorsed most programs amid fiery speeches calling for an American soviet and mass rule. Pleas for labor solidarity and AFL attack. Climax featured Mooney case film showing soldiers with an American flag in a preparedness parade. Committee on regulations to report tomorrow as leaders weigh Congress actions.
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International Defense League
Emperor Charles in poor health after illness relapse
London January 16 reports former Emperor Charles of Austria ill for two weeks after influenza. Amsterdam January 16 notes his condition worsened at Schonbrunn castle with a chill and extreme nervousness, not allowed outdoors.
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London
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Amsterdam
Halser
Ameronien
Senate debate critiques war powers in peacetime
Senator France of Maryland assailed government control of railroads telegraph and telephone lines and criticized the espionage act as subverting independent thinking. He argued Congress ceded authority to the executive, while Senator King of Utah defended Congress against abdication and noted the president's forceful influence under Roosevelt.
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Serbian Attempt Master. Neighbors Take Up Arms
Washington dispatch reports Montenegro on the brink of revolt as Serbian troops seize territory. More than 20,000 rebels declared war footing and marching under Montegeran leadership toward unspecified targets.
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Washington
Montegero
Montenegeran
Russian Question Before Conference
Paris January 56 The supreme war council met at the foreign office for two hours the only formal gathering of peace delegates today The topics were Russian elevation and press attitude as stated in the official communique News from Paris June 1 reports the Italian cabinet resignation linked to Orlando ministry conflicts and the stance of the Thalian delegates and London views
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Supreme War Council
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Thalian Pea
Orlando
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London
Wyoming Bar Attends Banquet for Attorney General Walls
A large Cheyenne gathering of Wyoming legal talent honors Attorney General William L. Walls at a banquet hosted by Hon. H. Ridgely. Distinguished guests include Chief Justice Potter, U S District Attorney Higdon, and multiple district judges. The event marks a farewell for former Attorney General Douglas A. Preston.
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Hugo Ponzeliman
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Stidgley
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Senator Powers
Baker
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Riverton
Higgins
Glenrock
Major and Minor Leagues End Agreement Looms
In New York on January 16 major and minor league magnates reached a tentative accord. The plan would bind the leagues by a contract respecting each other’s rights, with limits on rosters and player movement between the levels. Details on effects for players and seasons remain undecided.
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New York
Jan
Eagia
Tony
Draft of Nations Program Called Covenant For Rations
Paris January 16 The draft of the nations program moves quickly after talks between British and American leaders. The plan named covenant not a treaty spans thirteen articles and eight supplements, covering core elements of prior proposals and awaiting further revision before presentation to delegates.
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Czech troops advance to Bavarian frontier in early dispatch
A Hamburg dispatch reports Czech forces reaching the Bavarian frontier near Amersdam. Pickets are now within sight of each other as both sides press toward the border in a rapid-moving development.
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Ametserdam
Hohemin
Poles Reach Close to Bromberg in Prussia
Amsterdam Jan 14 ThePolish troops have advanced to within two and a half miles east of Bromberg in the province of Posen authorities report from the Vosmache Zeitung Berlin The Poles now practically invest the city indicating a tightening siege during the war.
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Campaign Talk on Victory Liberty Loan Rate
Washington reports uncertainty over the exact date for the next Victory Liberty Loan issue as Mr Glas states the rate will be set and the date not yet definite. The Associated Press notes the campaign tone and ongoing finance drive.
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Weather fragment hints at windy Friday in Wesday
A fragmented weather note mentions winds expected on Friday and references Wesday and Gator, but specifics are unclear. The readable text suggests a windy day with uncertain low detail and no concrete temperatures or conditions.
Soldiers and Workers Council Formed in Seattle Parade
About 600 workers gathered for an open air meeting in Seattle and marched toward the police station. Mounted police dispersed the demonstrators at Third Avenue and Lesserway, with no violence reported. The central trades council and metal workers backed resolutions denouncing police actions and planned another meeting to organize a soldiers sailors and workers council.
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Central Trades Council Aid Metal Workers
Ecounell
German Government Shows Tremendous Military Display
Amsterdam January 14 The German government shows force in Berlin with troops occupying the inner city and heavy artillery deployed downtown. Machine guns storm troops and tanks are in readiness as infantry parades on main avenues while southern and western suburbs are also occupied and streets closed to traffic.
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38 States Ratify Prohibition Amendment Shaping Nationwide Vote
The Associated Press reports 38 states have ratified the federal prohibition amendment, with Nebraska Missouri and Wyoming among the latest. Debate continues on when the amendment becomes part of the Constitution as war measures and state ratifications proceed. California New York and other wet states react to looming changes in intoxicant laws.
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Shepherd
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Sil Ae Bey
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New York
Alresuiy
Howe
Pihgay Eipebediel
Bavaria Tightens Passport Rules to Bar Bolshevik Reach
Berne dispatch reports Bavaria has amended its passport rules to bar red agents. Citizens and visitors may need valid passports to enter Bavaria, as the government strengthens controls to prevent Bolshevik influence.
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Even Corman
Regular Battles Near Prussian Towk Reported
Amsterdam January 16. At Buer a regular battle with machine guns has been in progress between government troops and rebels. The rebels finally raised the white flag. Upon the retirement of government forces the rebels gained more machine gains and captured the town hall. The burgomaster was held for a time but later four persons were killed in the fighting.
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