Paris crime wave myths fade under AP inquiry
An Associated Press investigation shows that crimes blamed on Americans in Paris were exaggerated. Misdemeanors and robberies by Americans dwindled. many incidents involved Australians or others in American uniforms. French and American police say discipline remains high and cooperation is strong.
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Paris
Associated Press
Polie
Europe
William Harts
United States Army
M. Mouton
Mouton
Irom
Brush Comes to Defense Of Hog Island Shipyards
Senate Commerce Committee hearing features Matt C. Brush defending Hog Island Shipyard project as a sound war venture with a $66 million cost and strong terminal potential. He cites government option, claims yard as major advertisement, and notes wounded soldiers' early employment.
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Brush
Hog Island Shipyards
Associated Press
Washington
Hog Island
Senate Commerce Committee
Matt C. Brush
Mr. Brush
Howard Coonley
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Philadelphia
United States
Eew International Corporation
Congress
Boston
American International Shipbuilding Corporation
Walter C. Pierce
Weather map reports for Ohio and nearby states
The forecast calls for fair weather Friday and Saturday across Ohio Indiana West Virginia and Kentucky with little temperature change. Current readings across stations show highs around the mid 50s to mid 60s and scattered spots with no significant precipitation. A January 20 1919 Cincinnati record is noted with a nine oclock p m reading and a calm clear sky at noon and through the afternoon.
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Ohio
Indiana
West Virginia
Kentucky
Kansas City
Boston
New Orleans
Omaha
Galveston
Denver
Nashville
San Francisco
Memphis
Winnipeg
Cincinnati
N.E
Piez Seeks Labor Peace in Shipyard Strikes Policy
Washington reports Charles Piez director general of the Emergency Fleet Corporation says government will let the job stand in shipyard disputes. He cites Seattle stoppages and possible San Francisco walkouts, urging workers not to strike at current wage scales as costs rise.
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Associated Press
Washington
Charles Piez
Imergency Fleet Corporation
Seattle
San Francisco
Food Allowance for Germany Set by Hoover Plan
A detailed Hoover statement to Julius Barnes outlines Germany's monthly breadstuffs allowance about 6 million bushels, largely from the United States, contingent on payment. It notes France and Italy will take 80 million bushels of wheat and flour, allied governments 75 million bushels of oats, and neutrals about 60 million bushels to restore normal bread consumption.
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Associated Press
New York
Germany
United States
Herbert Hoover
Julius H. Barnes
United States Grain Corporation
Ment
France
Italy
Grain Corporation
Grandmother of Russian Revolution Meets George Kennan
At Henry Street Settlement workers describe a surprise reunion between Mme Cathryne Breshkovskaya known as Babushka and George Kennan the late 19th century writer and explorer famed for exposing Siberian prison life The two kissed amid tears and cheers as mutual gratitude and renewed acquaintance marked the dramatic meeting in New York January 30.
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Associated Press
New York
Henry Street
Mme
Cathryne Breshkovskaya
George Kennan
Siberian
Kennan
Siberia
Russia
Mme, Breshkovskya
Babushka
Zhortch Kennan
Mme. Breshkovskaya
Netherlands cruiser de Zeven Provinciën sails with crew desertion loss
In San Francisco on January 30 the Netherlands cruiser de Zeven Provinciën sailed for Amsterdam nine days after arriving with an estimated forty sailors missing. The ship proceeded despite the suspected desertion and remained in port briefly before departure.
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Netherlands
Associated Press
San Francisco
de Zeven Provincien
Amsterdam
Express Messengers Guilty of Big Thefts Between NY and Boston
Thirteen railway express messengers pleaded guilty to larceny of goods in transit. Twelve received four months to one year in prison. The thefts, alleged to total about $100,000 over the past fifteen months, included $10,000 worth of goods returned.
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Associated Press
Boston
Railway Express
New York
English Government Will Not Interfere in Labor Troubles
London January 30 The Cabinet decided not to intervene in ongoing strikes absent union authorization. Ministers expect disruption to fade without strike pay and favor preserving order. Andrew Bonar Law for Lloyd George declined to intervene over a Glasgow strikers’ telegram seeking a forty hour week.
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Associated Press
London
Glasgow
Andrew Bonar Law
Wireless operator strike on Canadian vessels
Wireless operators on Canadian vessels out of British Columbia ports went on strike demanding a $25 monthly pay raise. The North Pacific Wireless Association said operators will come ashore once ships reach port.
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Associated Press
Vancouver
B. C
British Columbia
North Pacific Wireless Association
Swift Waives Rights in Katy Deal Testimony
Washington January hearings before Senate and House committees focused on immunity for Swift & Co president Louis I Swift regarding the abandonment of the M K T Railroad stockyards at Fort Worth. The House committee debated compelling FTC witness names as part of antitrust probes into packers pricing practices.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
House
Louis I. Swift
Swift& Co
Senate Agricultural Committee
Ft. Worth
Swift & Co
Francs J. Heney
Mr. Swift
Department of Justice
Swift
T. E. Wilson
Wilson & Co
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Heney
Armour & Co
War Costs Remain High as Government Pays Out Large Sums
Washington reports show January war expenses around 1.6 billion dollars excluding allied loans, with payments to allies about 190 million. Officials warn of continued high outlays, boosted by future war loans and liquidation of contracts, while total wartime government spending nears 26.36 billion over twenty-two months.
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Associated Press
Washington
Althe
Treasury
Great Britain
Germany
Powers embrace Wilson plan for League mandate colonies
Paris reports Great Britain France accept in principle President Wilson's league proposal to govern German colonies and Turkish territories as mandates. Details to be worked out but aim to protect colonized peoples and prevent exploitation while ensuring open door access and limited military force.
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Associated Press
Paris
Great Britain
France
Wilson
League of Nations
Turkey
Asia
Mesopotamia
Palestine
Armenia
Japan
Belgium
Portugal
Hughes
Australia
New Guinea
Pacific Northwest
Congo
Albania
Morocco
League
Congress Steps To Block Training Camp Purchases
Washington January 30 The House Military Committee considers a resolution by Representative Anthony to bar War Department purchases of former army training camp sites without congressional authority. The measure follows testimony by Secretary Baker and Assistant Secretary Croell urging acquisition of cantonment sites at Sevjar South Carolina and Kearney California. The committee plans to reconsider the resolution next Tuesday.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Congress
House
Anthony
Kansas
Baker
Croell
National Army
National Guard
Sevjar
South Carolina
Kearney
California
Department
New York Southerners Care for Dixie Soldiers
Returning overseas soldiers from Southern and Southwestern states will be cared for in New York City by a committee of Southern women with the cooperation of the New York Southern Society. They have permission to visit the embarkation points in and about the city to aid in the work.
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Associated Press
New York
Greeks and Italians Race for Passports Homeward
New York reports over 3,000 Italian and Greek workers apply for passports to sail Saturday on the Giuseppi Verdi to Naples and Genoa. Many plan to help families ruined by the war as breadwinners were killed or disabled. Customs officials double the intelligence staff at the Customs House due to the rush.
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Associated Press
New York
Naples
Genoa
Third Man Arrested in Mrs Scranton Murder Case
Marion Ohio January 30 A third man was arrested tonight in the murder of Mrs Rosa Belle Scranton a social figure in Marion Her body was found on an ash heap behind the Erie Railroad roundhouse near the tracks Earlier two men were arrested Investigators report Mrs Scranton traveled from Bucyrus to Marion to adjust an insurance death claim and was attacked near her home Her hat furs clothing fragments and jewelry were found at the scene and several items were missing including two diamond rings a lavallier a bracelet and a small sum of money She was mother of three and daughter of H P Baker a former local photographer
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Marion, O
Rosa Belle Scranton
Erie Railroad
Scranton
H. ‘Pp. Baker
Turkish cabinet resigns after allied protests
In Constantinople on January 30 the Turkish Cabinet has stepped down in response to allied protests over the spoliation of Greeks and Armenians. The move follows pressure from Britain France and Russia amid the ongoing crisis in the Ottoman Empire.
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Constantinople
Phantom estate search leads to contempt ruling for steel official
Richard Lane, a New York steel maker, was held in contempt for failing to account for funds from heirs of Antoinette Schermerhorn to search for a phantom estate valued at 1.271 million dollars. Victoria McKenzie testified she lent 80,000 dollars for the search and was told many fanciful tales.
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Associated Press
New York
Richard Lane
Coahalan
Antoinette Schermerhorn
Victoria Mckenzie
Schermerhorn
Former Premier Caillaux Faces Senate Examination
Joseph Caillaux, former French premier, charged with treasonable dealings with the enemy, was brought from prison to the Senate. A special commission began examining him while only five policemen and a small group observed the arrival at the Senate Building.
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Associated Press
Paris
Joseph Caillaux
Senate
M.caillaux
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