Wilson outlines Armenia peace plan ties Russia fate to world powers
President Wilson urges a public accord among major powers to respect Russia's territorial integrity as essential for pacifying Armenia and neighboring states. He argues peaceful reconciliation requires cooperation, mediation by the League, and a clear defense of borders against Bolshevik agitation. He also proposes a solemn declaration by leading powers to avoid coercive intervention.
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Washington
Russia
Wilson
Armenia
Paul Hymans
League of Nations
Davis
Crimea
Council of the League
Borgenthau
De Valera Message Seen as Colorless in Official View
In London on January 22 officials dismissed the Sinn Fein message To the Irish from Eamon De Valera as colorless and unlikely to inspire. They note the Irish-American split has weakened his influence and expect a longer Sinn Fein exposition. Arthur Griffith remains imprisoned as authorities assess the president’s tone.
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Ondon
Famonn de Valera
de Valera
Ireland
Sinns’ein
Griffith
Arthur Griffith
Sinn Fein
Shipping Board to Probe IMMs British Contract
Washington January 22 The Shipping Board voted to hold hearings Thursday to investigate the contract between International Mercantile Marine Company and the British government. Senator Jones had raised concerns in a National Merchant Marine Association address, alleging the firm agreed not to pursue policies harmful to British mercantile marine or trade.
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Washington
Shipping Board
International Mercantile Marine Company
Seniotor Jones
National Merchant Marine Association
British Mercantile Marine
Wyoming Sunday and Monday Weather Outlook
Fair conditions expected in Wyoming Sunday and most of Monday with light rain possible west of the divide Sunday night into Monday. Temperature trends show little change with a steady pattern across the period.
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Wyoming
the Divide
Germany Delivers Minor Part Of Giant Reparations
Paris reports a year of German deliveries under the reparations terms reached 17,878,846 tons in the first year. The listing includes dyes, ships, inland navigation gear, livestock, seeds, ammonium sulfate, medicines, rolling stock, motor lorries, railway materials, and agricultural machinery as specified by the reparations commission.
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Paris
Germany
Nebraska Elector Moms Abandon Air Route for Train
Mrs H H Wheeler Nebraska elector and Mrs Draper Smith, both grandmothers, planned to fly from Lincoln to Washington but abandoned the air trip at Des Moines. They will arrive tomorrow morning in a parlor car to reach the capital by train, after hardships in the flight questioned the novelty of aviation for electors traveling to the electoral college.
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Washington
H. H. Wheeler
Nebraska
Draper Smith
Lincoln
Capital
Des Moines
Wheeler
Smith
Civil War veteran who enlisted at 11 dies in Chicago
Jasper Darling, 72, writer and lecturer on patriotic topics, dies of heart disease in Chicago. He enlisted in the Union Army during the Civil War at age eleven and saw action in several engagements. His works include Heart of Hope about Abraham Lincoln.
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Chicago
Jasper Darling
Darling
Abraham Line
Kendrick Tariff Vote Anticipated by Wyoming Senate
A letter from U S Senator John B Kendrick to Secretary of State William E Chaplin read in the Wyoming State Senate expresses approval of the Fordney emergency tariff bill and the French-Capper truth in fabric bill. He pledges to influence passage of the measures.
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Congress
United States
John B. Kendrick
William E. Chaplin
State Senate
J. C. Argesheimer
Wyoming
Senate
Alleged Incendiary Silent Before Judge
Detroit January 22 Franklyn Lamb former Fort Wayne quartermaster stood mute at arraignment in federal court on a arson charge connected to four fires that destroyed government property valued at 17009 or more He is held for trial under a 10000 bond The charge alleges Lamb caused army post buildings to be fired to destroy records showing a 54700 discrepancy in his accounts
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Detroit
Franklyn Lamb
Fort Wayne
Here
Lamb
Army Post
Shipping Board reforms urged to fix merchant fleet growth
Charles Pier of Chicago told a House sub committee that the shipping board should be relieved of operating ships and settling war contract claims. He denied mismanagement charges against the boards construction division and said Charles Schwab was not reimbursed for personal expenses. He praised Schwab and defended his service while noting further inquiries on Col. Abadie’s $260000 voucher claim.
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Mr. Schwab
Fleet Corporation
Piez
J. H. Abadie
The
Shipping Board
Schwab
New York
Abadie
Gillen
Prisoner Immured in County Jail on City Commitment
A U S marshal prisoner and city officials tangled in a mystery surrounding Fred Clyde Baker who was sentenced to thirty days in the city jail for carrying a concealed revolver but is confined in the county jail under sheriff custody. The case, tied to Baker’s special New Year’s Eve activities and a clash with local clubmen, lacks the standard fine option and continues to unfold.
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U.S
HACE
Fred Clyde Baker
Baker
Builders urged to cut costs to ease housing shortage
In Chicago on January 22 a conference of 200 building material manufacturers urged deep price reductions to aid a nationwide building surge. The measure passed by a small majority amid opposition and absentee votes, with many holding that the issue should wait for the Washington housing conference. The resolution cited a U S shortage of 2 000 000 homes and said lowering building costs would ease housing conditions and unemployment.
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Hicago
Oo National
Ufacturers
Washington
United States
Kenyon challenges charges against W Colver Kenyon challenges charges against W Colver
In a senate debate Senator Kenyon Republican Iowa defended the federal trade commission and former chairman William B Colver against accusations by Senator Sherman that the FTC harmed the American meat export trade He argued British opposition stemmed from packers actions prior to the war and cited Chicago packers bank ties to block Allied loans He called Colver a faithful public servant who faced abuse and malice
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Wiesenneren
Federal Trade Commission
William B. Colves
Sherman
Arepublican
Illinois
Senate
Kenyon
Iowa
Senator Borah Opposes Root Delay on Disarmament Plan
Senator Borah rejects Elihu Root proposal to delay a world disarmament conference. He argues delay could kill progress while defending the push for US Britain and Japan naval reductions. Root advised delaying until Harding inauguration, but Borah insists the movement cannot be stopped.
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Washington
Elihu Root
Harding
Borah
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Root
House Naval Committee
Butler
Mr. Harding
Harding Sails for Florida Fishing Cruise on Victoria
President elect Harding left St Augustine aboard the houseboat Victoria for a Florida coast fishing trip. The party includes Senator Frelinghuysen, George B. Christian Jr., Harry Daugherty, Senator Fall, and Henry T. Fletcher. The 90 foot craft will stay along the Indian River as Harding seeks two weeks of seclusion before March 4.
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T. Augustine
Fla
Victoria
Harding
Florida
Summer Haven
St. Augustine
Marion
Senator Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
George B. Christian, Jr
Harry M. Daugherty
Fall
New Mexico
Henry T. Fletcher
Mexico
Indian River
Battle in West Cheyenne Near International Harvester
Four soldiers clashed in Cheyenne near the International Harvester building in a wild fight described as a famed battle. One fighter was knocked out and dragged aside by a comrade as danger loomed near passing wheels in the moonlit scene.
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Cheyenne
International Harvester Company
Five Gunmen Hold Up Auction Crowd in New York
Five bandits stormed a crowded New York auction, killed auctioneer Emil Shields, seriously wounded assistant Henry Young, and fled in a taxicab after a fusillade. One robber acted as lookout as others entered yelling for all to raise hands. Spectators called it a wild, exclusive scene.
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Clay
York
Emil Shields
Henry Young
Shields
Young
Monks Discover Bodies After Alpine Murder Wolves Hunted
Saint Bernard monks and their dogs awaken to revolver fire and locate three Italian alpinists killed and robbed in the Alps. Two bodies are found riddled with bullets. a final body is recovered after a long search with Swiss patrol assistance. The men had left Aosta without guides and were last seen at Grignod 3200 feet high. Alpine police guard both passes as monks and dogs aid the search.
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Aosta
Grignod
Saarch
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