Villa with 500 Followers About Renew Struggle
El Paso January 29 Francisco Villa and 500 men are encamped at Ranch Viejo thirty miles south of Chihuahua City. a federal column under Gen Jesus Augustin Castro heads toward Villa. Americans in Chihuahua mining districts abandon properties and return to Chihuahua fearing Villa attack. La Patria claims a clash at Bachimba Canyon with federal troops defeated and heavy losses.
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Francisco Villa
Ranch Viejo
Chihuahua City
Jesus Augustin Castro
Villa
Cusiharicek
Chihuahua
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Carranza
Rosario Hernandez
Bachimba Canyon
Internationalization of Colonies Debate In Paris and London
The supreme council met in Paris to discuss German colonies and instruct a commission to Poland, aiming to preserve Wilson's international administration while granting local authorities freedom. London reports Britain’s war cabinet backs Wilson’s internationalization despite strong colonial protests and fears of unrest in South Africa and Spain.
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Associated Press
Paris
Supreme Council
Poland
Wilson
London
British
Imperial War Cabinet
Daily Mail
South Africa
Eee
Witebenek Pushes Impartial War Claims Panel
The article reports Senator Witebenek urging adoption of a Vitebéeck substitute to settle war contract cancellations. A proposed commission from the War Department Justice and business interests would adjust claims, covering contracts before the armistice with no dollars spent. The plan aims to create a disinterested procedure for compensation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Vitebéeck
Senate
War Department
Department of Justice
Witehenek
Senators divided on unemployment policy in the Senate
In Washington on January 29 the Senate heard brief remarks on industrial unemployment. Senators Kenyon Smoot and Thomas of Colorado voiced concern, while Senator Lewis criticized their statements and Secretary Morrison of the American Federation of Labor. Kenyon urged a $3.09 billion public works program to curb unemployment, arguing no alarming reports, and that congressional action was needed. Smoot feared harm to workers, with Thomas expressing concern over unemployment. The discussion touched on the state of American industry and potential policy responses.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Kenyon
Smoot
Thomas
Colorado
Lewis
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Kehyon
Congress
Sen
Chalienmedio Gan Ind
Lawla
Porto Rico Coffee Demand Surges After Dry Period
San Juan Puerto Rico dealers report a 50 percent rise in coffee consumption since the island went dry, paired with a smaller crop and strong Spain Cuba demand. Prices have climbed across the island with retailers doubling and restaurants raising the cup price to ten cents.
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San Juan
P. R
Porto Rico
Spain
Cuba
Mondell Denies Rumors Of Troop Mistreatment
Wyoming representative Mondell told the house he believes reports that soldiers were mistreated at St Eliza are baseless and that rumors of poor quarters at the fort are unfounded. He urged caution in repeating unverified claims amid ongoing inquiries.
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Associated Press
Washington
Representative Mondell
Wyoming
St. Elizathe
Sackett bill adapts Hardin critique into bone dry reform
The Sackett prohibition bill Number 66 emerges as a compromise replacing the Hardin plan by removing the prohibition commissioner and relying on regular state officers. It borrows Sections 6 and 10 from Kansas bone dry law while rest of the provisions rewrite Hardin. The measure reduces to 62 sections from 76 and includes many minor, committee-approved items.
Subsidy for Gold Opposed by British Leaders
London Jan. 29. A report by the gold production committee, led by Lord Inchcape and others, opposes subsidies to boost gold output. It notes empire production rose from 61,000,000 pounds in 1910 to 69,000,000 pounds in 1917 despite a decline since.
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London
Lord Inchcape
Thomas Elliott
Charles Addis
W. H. N. Gooden
Ludendorff Hiding in Berlin in Grunewald District
London January 29 General Ludendorff former chief quartermaster general of the German army has returned to Berlin and is living in a small house in the Grunewald district under an assumed name. The report cites an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam noting he fears the people and that he is avoiding government biv services at some point.
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London
Ludendorff
Berlin
Grunegard District
Amsterdam
Mt Te
Jlo
Soe
Posters Put Out By Children’s Bureau Drive School Return
The Children’s Bureau in cooperation with the Council of National Defense distributes posters to boost public interest in re enrolling boys and girls who left school to work. The campaign aims to show that children back in school mean soldiers back in jobs and relies on state committees to reclaim children from industry.
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Children’s Bureau
Department of Inder
Council of National Defense
No More Permits for Island Laborers
The department of labor stops issuing permits to import Bahamian Jamaican and Mexican workers effective immediately. Permits already obtained may bring laborers until January 15. Quasi skilled Canadian labor is also checked but skilled workers fishermen harvest and lumber workers may move between the countries under current arrangements.
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Department of Labor
Canada
Ontario Bridge Contract Let For Otonabee River Route
The United States Department of Labor division of public works and construction development confirms a contract has been let for a high level reinforced concrete arch bridge across the Otonabee river at Peterborough Ontario. The bridge will be 1800 feet long with a roadway.
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Division of Public Works and Construction Development
United States Department of Labor
Otonabee River
Peterborough
Ontario
With & Poadway
Distillers Challenge Prohibition Referendum in 14 States
The Distillers Association claims that ratification of the prohibition amendment may not be binding in 14 states where a referendum provision exists. They note 22 states have such provisions and that 90 days after adjournment, petitions could require voter action. The group argues that until the people vote, no legislative action is final and that the referendum is a fundamental right.
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Associated Press
Ann
York
Frank L. Polk
Distillerssociation of America
Columbites
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Idaho
Maine
Michigan
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
Ohio
Utah
Oregon
Washington
Cietilore
Leavenworth Prison Barracks Damaged by Fire
Fire destroyed the federal cidrigivary barracks at Leavenworth causing an estimated 100000 dollars in loss plus 60000 dollars in cloth. Soldiers guarded the burned area while prisoners assisted in fighting the flames and authorities investigated a suspected incendiary origin. There were 3570 prisoners in the barracks at the time.
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Sirtustt
Lews Cali
Tae
German Volunteer Army Suffering Low Morale in Depots
A report from intelligence officers of the American Third Army cites German depots holding 300000 to 500000 troops with very low morale. Volunteer units number 100000 to 100600, inadequately organized and tested, many moving eastward as deserters and demobilization looms.
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Coblenz
Germany
Wifhola
Frankfort
Oder
Bridge Project Span Described At 65 Feet Wide
The proposed structure would be 65 feet wide and carry two street car tracks. Estimated cost is $900,000 with completion expected by year end.
Bolsheviks Defect and Capture Key Russian Cities
Three regiments of Bolsheviks join forces with Omsk near Orenburg. General Ukoff withdraws. Bolsheviks seize Tastiken with mutiny of Arsitev faction, taking city and rail lines. Bolshevik officers killed. Siberians take Sarentol. 200 Red Guards killed and remaining disperse.
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Omsk
Orenberg
Ukoff
Tastiken
Sarentol
Tepink
Red Guard
Officers Jump From Ship In New York Bay
Two US Navy officers leapt into New York Bay and swam 200 yards to shore after a ship anchored offshore. They were rescued by a tug and later identified as Lt. Deardeals of New York and Rose, a signal corps officer, whose addresses were not available.
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Associated Press
New York
Wma
New Yor
Rose
Signal Corpe
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