Peace Congress Opens Sessions In Paris Today
The peace congress opens at 3 p m with an elaborate ceremony in Paris. Leaders including President Wilson attend as the supreme council finished its work and prepared for the inaugural sessions and full meetings of the delegates from major nations.
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Paris
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Congress
Foreign Office
Sessons
Raymond’ Poincaire
Ee Salate SS Edee
Muprénts Council
Associated Press
Pawis
Morm Row
Wilson
Belgium
Serbia
Holy Land
Vienna Hunger Grips City Amid Unrest
Vienna reports growing discontent as authorities study decisive action to quell unrest. In Chicago, January 17, reports say a proposed wartime fertiliser program using government facilities could cost 150,600,000 dollars and dominate production. A windstorm at Eighteenth and Carey Avenue toppled a light post.
Big Appropriation Bill Advances in the House
The house passed a large appropriation bill amid other business, including changes to rules on compulsory voting and bill introductions. The session featured printing and publication costs for session laws and journals, with funds allocated for stationery postage and clerical work.
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Tegal
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Ecnate
Houap
Govern- Po Uy Mercer
Bb. Mo
Berlin faces uprisings after Liebknecht and Luxemburg death
Berlin fears uprisings and strikes to avenge the deaths of Dr. Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg, according to a Copenhagen dispatch. It may delay Sunday assembly elections amid general excitement.
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London
Berlin
Dr. Liebnecht
Rosa Luxembure
Ted
Copenhagen
German delegates at peace talks named by Munich papers
Zurich report says Munich newspapers list German negotiators at the peace conference including Count Brockhorn Count Rantzas Prince Lichmowsky the former ambassador to London Count Arto and the Socialist Kmutalry with unclear details.
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Rantzas
Lichmowsky
Tondon
Arto
Kmutalry
Oer
Radical uprisings and martial law threaten new republic
The text reports martial law at J and counter revolutions with summary executions. Czech government occupied and annexed to the new red republic. Brunswick government led by tailor Morges rebels openly and threatens executions of captured soldiers. Spartacan forces grow in numbers across the noon.
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New Republic of the
Reds
Brunswick
Morges
Barcelona reports city quiet after arrests in rebel protest
From Barcelona dispatches the city is now quiet with several rebels arrested and confined aboard the government transport ship nearby.
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Madrid
Barcelona
Soldiers swarming Berlin tighten grip on city
From Berlin dispatch soldiers in steel helmets swarm the city. They control all bridges and move with loaded rifles and hand grenades on their belts as they searched key areas. The report notes a heavy military presence across central districts.
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Associated Press
London
Sertin
Protests Grow Over Mayor's Chair at Berger Meeting
At a meeting honoring Victor L. Berger, convicted of violating the espionage act, protests arose against the mayor occupying the chair as soldiers were present. The event reflected mounting opposition to the chairing authority amid the controversial tribute.
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Victor L. Berger
Montenegro Revolt Reports Shake Serbian Border
A Serbian legion report claims Montenegrin troops seized territory from Serbians. Dispatches describe some 20 000 insurgents in Montenegro revolting and occupying several towns while government forces maintained order.
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Associated Press
Washington
Deo Montenegran
Montenegran
Montenegro
460 Are Drowned As Steamer Sinks
Paris dispatch reports the steamer Chaola struck a mine in the Sea of Maasina. Of 690 passengers, 460 drowned and 230 survived, many injured and hospitalized. The Chaola, formerly the König Wilhelm, was en route from Pirague to Constantinople. Two Americans aboard unidentified.
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Paris
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Maasina
Pirague
Constantinople
Massina
Hearst Storm Center Meets Amid Uproar at Madison Square Garden
New York January 17 Independent Citizens organized to welcome the Hearst camp as protest against the abatement by Mayor A. of W. UM, chair of the intervention committee, with tension rising. An audience member leaped onto a chair and verbal clashes broke out during brief speeches by Dr Hibben of Princeton and Rev Cadman, supporters of Hearst.
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Marora
W. UM
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General labor strike planned to aid Mooney Billings retrial
National Labor Congress votes July 4 strike to push for new trials for Mooney and Billings, funds and assessments planned to back education and activism. Resolution calls for Russia and Germany self-determination, troop withdrawal, equal treatment for prisoners, and labor day reforms.
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Chicago
National Labor Congress
Mooney and Billings
Russia
Germany
International Workers’ Defense League
Hbem
Mooney Land
Weather report fragment for Saturday and Sunday
The readable portion notes a forecast likely for Saturday and Sunday with mention of wind and temperature. It references a northward trend and tidal conditions but details are unclear.
Packers Profits Soar in War Years Revealed by Senate
Washington January 17 An expert accountant testified before the senate agricultural committee that profits of the five great packing firms tripled during the war. He cited 1912 earnings of about $8 million rising to nearly $95.7 million in 1917 with Armour Morris and Co. showing up to 267 percent and Armour 142 percent at one point. He noted capital stock changes and questioned expenditures to influence legislation, estimated at under $60,000.
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Secramentoy Cal
Uited States
Wi Rudkin
Washington
Anduntrial ‘Workers of the World
Migs Theodora Pollok
Basile Safe Fares
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Food Administration
Stuart Sease
Senate Agricultural Committee
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Armour & Co
Swift Co
Cudahy
Pene Wilson
Norris
Nebraska
Lig
Armour
McAllister Jr Delivers Forceful Bar Association Address
Denver lawyer Henry McAllister Jr., a leading attorney, addresses the Bar Association on the Bolshevik menace and the world’s crisis of civilization. He argues socialism critiques honest toil and warns that democracy faces threats from radical movements. continues on Page 6.
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Denver
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Germany
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