25 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1919
Page
1
The senate backed a multi million relief package for food aid amid protests and debate. The vote approved funding to meet rising hunger needs and to fulfill Wilson's requested grant terms with oversight requirements.
The Senate voted 53 to 18 to pass the administration bill providing 100 million dollars for food relief in Europe and the near East to curb Bolshevism spread. Conference on minor amendments is expected, with leaders predicting final enactment next week.
A dispatch generates a mystery as officials report an unclear incident. Details are sparse with no identified persons or locations provided in the readable text.
Washington January 24. Forty states ratified the federal prohibition amendment. Thirty sent formal notice to the State Department with varied forms. Most notices came from the Governor or Secretary of State. Ohio and South Carolina had different transmittals. California sent two notices, one signed by the Secretary of State and later by the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House.
Ohio fair and warmer Saturday and Sunday with fair skies West Virginia and Indiana similar conditions Kentucky warmer Saturday through Sunday with cooler spells Readings include varying highs from Kansas City to New Orleans Omaha and Galveston Denver Nashville Memphis Winnipeg Cincinnati and others with light precipitation noted at several stations Temperature readings at 7 a.m. and noon show overall mild to warm conditions and a mix of cloudy and clear skies including a historic January 24, 1919 record comparison across three prior years
The British Who's Who 1919 lists General Sir John Joseph Pershing G C B as commander of the American Expeditionary Forces. King George awarded him the Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath on July 17 1918 and later presented the decoration in France. The honor would confer knighthood though Pershing was not a British subject.
Columbus reports puzzled officials after a certified copy of Ohio's ratification resolution for the federal prohibition amendment arrived in Washington without a transmit letter. The chain of custody and authority to send copies are in doubt as Secretary Fulton issued only two copies.
Jacques Lebaudy once dubbed Emperor of Sahara is dead after being shot by his wife in Long Island. Mrs Lebaudy files for letters of administration claiming a $200000 personal estate and $30000 real estate, with their fifteen year old daughter Jacqueline named sole heirs.
The Senate Committee on German propaganda inserted into the record a list of sixty two names deemed to hold radical and pacifist views. Included are Jane Addams and David Starr Jordan among others connected to colleges and universities. The list came from Archibald Stevenson of the Military Intelligence Bureau after prior testimony.
Federal Judge Augustus Hand ordered back papers belonging to editor Jeremiah A. O’Leary former editor of Bull who fled New York and faced espionage charges. O’Leary’s counsel sought restoration arguing Fourth Amendment protection against warrantless seizure. The government’s claim that fugitive status waives rights was rejected.
Major R W Schroeder, holder of the American altitude record, climbed to 19 500 feet in 31 minutes with two passengers Lieut George W Elsy and Mr A S Craig in a Loening monoplane built by Grover Co Loening. The craft powered by an eight cylinder engine reached 145 miles per hour, surpassing the prior 16 000 foot mark.
Hearings before Congress scrutinize whether a government price control or a continued Food Administration approach is needed to stabilize livestock prices. Louis F Swift and J Ogden Armour testify that a sustained price level benefits producers and consumers, while Armour faces questions on dividend policy and licensing proposals.
Coroner's jury finds Lieutenant Colonel Norman Cecil Rutherford of the Medical Corps responsible for Major Miles Seton’s death on January 18 at the Rutherford home. Testimony showed marital strife and a note to Rutherford’s wife admitting the tragedy. Seton had connections to the Indian Office and Rutherford held a high medical service post.
Barcelona dispatch reports plans for Catalonia to form a two chamber parliament with an executive and a Governor General. Catalonia would govern mines waterways taxation and education while Madrid authority over local administration ends. unrest rose after autonomy demonstrations on January 16 17 and Barcelona faced suspended constitutional guarantees.
Five hundred Maximalists after a battle with frontier police at Port Natales Chile have penetrated Argentine territory toward Rio Gallegos in Patagonia. Warships and troops have been sent to meet them. Reports from Punta Arenas say the group tried to break into the penitentiary to free anarchist Barbera, linked to the Radowsky escape case.
Strength is added to the Omsk administration as Kolchak's power widens. The move consolidates authority in the region, reinforcing the leadership structure amid ongoing political changes.
Ensign Krylenko former commander of the Bolshevik army was arrested in Copenhagen while trying to join General Krasnoff's anti Bolshevik army for espionage. Reports from Finland confirm the detainment.
Dispatches from Lisbon report the monarchy gaining adherents in multiple cities including Souza Sao Thiago Villa Do Conde and Barcellos with Royalist troops joining at Santarem. Ex King Manuel remains in London while Lisbon garrison shifts to monarchists and northern police prepare to act.
The French foreign minister prepares draft instructions for an inquiry in Poland. Officials want clear terms guiding the inquiry and outlining scope and authority for action.
Reported from Paris on January 24 as the Supreme Council of the Peace Congress discussed postwar territorial readjustments tied to the German colonies. A plenary session is set for Saturday at 3 pm with plans for draft instructions to Poland and a five-power press representative.
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