Republicans Back 50 Million Credit for European Food Relief
Washington Jan 30 Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee informally favor extending 50 million dollars in treasury food credits to European countries. Poland Armenia and Austria were named in earlier plans, with final beneficiary decisions to come later. Chairman Jordney schedules full committee action for tomorrow. Democratic leaders Kitchin and Garner support the 50 million plan, which also has some backing from the steering committee.
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Washington
House
Ways, and Means
Treasury
Poland
Armenia
Austria
Glass
Wilson
Jordney
Kitchin
North Carolina
Garner
Texas
Republican Legislative Steering Committee
Red Ambassador's Romance Abruptly Halted by Diplomatic Immunity
Soviet agent Ludvig Martens refused to answer further questions before the Senate sub committee on Russian propaganda. He invoked diplomatic immunity and described efforts to gain U.S. recognition and to place provisional contracts for $25 million of food clothing and machinery with American firms.
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Washington
Russia
America
Europe
Ludwig C. A. K. Martens
United States
Senate Foreign Relations
Martens
State Department
Wilson
Girl Arrestee Olive Morrison Yesterday on Drunkenness Charge
Olive Morrison was arrested last night on a drunkenness charge and will be tried in police court this afternoon.
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Girl
Olive Morrison
Yankee Aviators to Return From Mexico Today
Brownsville Texas Jan 30 Lieutenant E F Davis and Q E Rimos United States Army aviators who made a forced landing in Mexico opposite Zapata likely will be back on American soil tomorrow The Mexican government sanctioned their return and the supply of oil and gasoline to the aviators to replace exhausted fuel space and air distance.
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Brownsville
Texas
E. F. Davis
Q. E
Rimos
United States Army
Mexico
Zapata
Borah Leads In Fight On Air Program
In Washington on January 30 the senate debated a bill to create a separate air department. Senator Borah Idaho Republican led opposition arguing extravagance. Chairman Wadsworth military committee urged passage saying a future war would begin with an air battle off the coasts. General Pershing voiced opposition in a letter made public by Representative Fisher Democrat Tennessee.
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Washington
Department of the Air
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Unairman Wadsworth
Military Committee
Army Air Service
Army
General Pershing
Representative Fisher
Tennessee
Britton Defeats Pride of Savannah in 42 Round Bout
Jack Britton world's welterweight champion earned a referee's decision over Jimmy Conway of Savannah in Savannah Georgia after 42 rounds. Britton held the edge throughout the bout with clear superiority at every stage.
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Jack Britton
Pride of
Savannah
Jimmy Conway
Britton
Times Urges European Aid to Restart Industries and Stabilize Exchange
The Times advocates aiding Europe to restart industries through loans from creditor nations, preferably via public subscriptions, and urges curbing unnecessary imports to stop the fall in exchange. It blames excessive talk on American responsibility and says the U S cannot raise loans without Europe showing concrete financial fixes. Sterling falls toward a low, with francs quoted around 418.84.
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Times
Europe
the Times
America
Sterling Exchange
New York
Influenza Disrupts Jury in Newberry Election Case
In Grand Rapids on January 30 the Newberry elections conspiracy trial faced a jury crisis as two panel members fell ill with influenza and another was excused due to home town illness. The 42 seats were tentatively filled but risked further mistrial with more absentees. Judges urged jurors to protect health as attorneys warned of impacts on the trial.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
United States District Court
Newberry
Sessions
Sheridan G. Long
Johnny Green Dies After Brief Illness in Cheyenne
Wyoming’s famed athlete Johnny Green died from influenza after a brief illness. He fell ill at his ranch near Granite Canon and was brought to his sister’s Cheyenne home where he passed away. Funeral arrangements were pending with remains at W. W. Dumm mortuary and viewing planned at Robert McCafferty’s residence.
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Johnny” Green
Wyoming
Cheyenne
W. W. Dumm
Robert McCafferty
East Ninetannin Street
Green
Granité Canon
Wood Optimistic On G. O. P. Nomination Campaign
Major General Leonard Wood expresses strong confidence in his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. His latest photograph shows him smiling as broad support gathers from diverse regions of the country.
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Leonard Wood
Decrease Shown in Chicago Influenza
Chicago reports 1 015 new influenza cases in the last 24 hours, down from 41 449 on Thursday, with 840 pneumonia patients versus 445 yesterday. Deaths reach 142 from influenza and 80 from pneumonia.
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Chicago
Detzer Court Martial Verdict Delayed Release
Captain Karl W. Detzer, accused of cruelty to prisoners at Le Mans while commanding a military police company, was released by Major William F. Kelly at Governor's Island. The court martial did not recommend imprisonment or dismissal and the verdict awaits Washington review, with officials expecting a reprimand if not acquittal.
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New York
Karl W. Detzer
le Mans
France
William F. Kelly
Governor’s Island
Kelley
Washington
Detzer
Maine Governor Seeks Prohibition Amendment Clarity
Governor Milliken of Maine and Attorney General Sturgis met with Charles Hughes in New York to learn the rights of states that ratified the prohibition amendment. Rhode Island seeks guidance from the Supreme Court on rights of non ratifying states. Milliken indicated support for pursuing further to honor John Barleycorn.
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New York
Milliken
Sturgis
Maine
Charles
Hughes
Rhode Island
United States Supreme Court
John Barley
Lone bandit robs mail car on Union Pacific train
One bandit armed with an empty pistol robs the mail car of all registered mail on Union Pacific No. 2 between Omaha and Fremont about 40 miles west. A bag holding 8,000 dollars in War Savings stamps is ripped open but stamps untouched.
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Omaha
Union Pacific
Here
Fremont
Treaty Deadlock Deepened As Democrats Move Open Debate
Washington officials report bi partisans failed to break the peace treaty stalemate over Article 10. Senator Lodge refused concessions, Democrats plan to bring the treaty to the open Senate for ratification on February 40. Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska signaled a move to adopt committee reservations and then clash over remaining disputes.
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Washington
Senate
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Lair
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Lodge
Nationalists Win Derry Mayor In Unprecedented Vote
In Belfast a 20 to 19 tally installed Alderman O'Doherty as Derry's first nationalist mayor. The crowd cheered and mocked the opposition while singing God Save Ireland. He pledged to bar insulting flags from the hall and marked a long, painful chapter closed. A Sinn Fein mayor was also elected in Sligo.
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Belfast
O’doherty
Derry
Treland
O'Doherty
Sligo
Illinois to honor 105 year old Mary Ann Potter
Mrs. Mary Ann Potter of Dwight Illinois will be 105 on February 23 and a large celebration is planned. She came to Illinois as a child and has lived there ever since. She still owns the farm homesteaded by her parents.
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Mary Ann Potter
Dwight
Ill
Illinois
Whitney trial testimony ties Oakland club woman to Communist Labor Party
Testimony offered at the trial of Miss Charlotte Anita Whitney shows she was a member of the Communist Labor Party and had held responsible positions within the organization. The proceedings took place in Oakland California on January 30.
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Oakland
Calif
Charlotte Anita Whitney
Oakland Club
Communist Labor Party
Menacing Spirit of Unrest Among Farmers Revealed
A Senate Post Office Committee briefing summarized 200000 questionnaires by George L. Wood showing farmers complain of labor shortages and middlemen profits. Officials warn growing unrest threatens production as many farmers consider reducing acreage or leaving farming.
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George L. Wood
Post Office Department
Senate Post Office Committee
James J. Blackeslee
Agreement Nearer On Rail Bill With Rail Water Clause
Washington jan 80 house and senate conferees on the railroad bill agreed to accept the senate amendment empowering the interstate commerce commission to fix minimum joint rail and water rates. Chairman Cummins said conferees would resume talks on route making tomorrow hoping for an accord before adjournment.
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Washington
House
Senate
Interstate’ Commerse ‘Commission
Cummins
Senate Managers
Stecher Captures Heavyweight Title After Two Hour Bout
Joe Stecher of Nebraska defeats Earl Caddock of Iowa at Madison Square Garden to win the catch-as-catch-can heavyweight championship. The match lasted over two hours with Stecher securing a decisive body scissors and arm lock as Caddock, who outweighed him by 20 pounds, finally yielded with both shoulders pinning to the mat. Spectators included soldiers and sailors, Doughboys, and bluejackets fans amid a capacity crowd.
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New York
Joe Stecher
Nebraska
Earl Caddock
Iowa
Madison Square Garden
Bluejackets
Stecher
France
Gaddock
Solaiair
Caddock
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