Senate Approves 100 Million European Relief Fund
The Senate voted 63 to 18 in favor of the administration bill authorizing 100 million dollars for food relief in Europe and the Near East aimed at checking Bolshevism. Debate highlighted by opposition from La Follette and Borah, with conference to reconcile minor amendments next week.
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Executions Planned as Petrograd Gangs Loot City
Petrograd reportedly faces brutal lawlessness as gangs of escaped criminals divide the city into looting districts. The Russky Listok cites concern that most of the internees will be executed, with women and children left vulnerable.
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Americans Plan All Water Route to Coblenz
Rotterdam preparations by Brigadier General Mosely aim to supply the army of occupation along the Rhine to Coblenz. Indications point to the full water route to Coblenz becoming operational soon.
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Peace Congress Urges Identical Medal for Allied Forces
Paris January 25 The supreme council of the peace congress urged governments to issue an identical medal and ribbon to all Allied and associated powers forces that took part in the war.
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Former Queen Marie Amelie Reaches Spanish Capital Incognito
Madrid reports Former Queen Marie Amelie of Portugal mother of ex king Manuel has arrived in Spain incognito per newspapers. London notes British claim air supremacy as Maj. Gen Beeley credits aviation progress to victory in the air and British mastery in aviation.
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Names Made Public As Radicalism Accusations Grow
The Senate committee released a list of 62 individuals deemed radical or pacifist by Archibald Stevenson of the Military Intelligence Bureau. Included are Miss Jane Addams Frederic C Howe David Starr Jordan Morris Hillquit Scott Nearing Oswald Garrison Villard and Eugene V Debs. The list, described as a who's who, stems from investigations by the Military Intelligence Bureau and was added to the record after an executive session last week.
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MEN CAN STAY IN SERVICE
War Department orders that no man be discharged against his desire until he can obtain civil employment. Telegraphic orders to all department and division commanders under Secretary Baker direct to retain men who wish to remain temporarily in the service without prejudice to later discharge.
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Ordnance Department Holds 3.7 Million Rifles and Massive Ammo
Maj. Gen. C. T. Williams told the house military committee the Ordnance department now has 3,700,000 rifles and 2,000,000,000 rounds of ammunition plus artillery munitions to supply 48 divisions for six months. He said similarly large quantities of other equipment are being kept.
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Mother Kills Five Children in Town Tragedy
Mrs. Clara Hanson the wife of the town marshal killed five sick children in their beds with a pistol and then shot herself. She told husband and neighbors she did not want them to suffer. The five children aged from eight to ailing infants died. Hanson is in critical condition.
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Mrs Fitzsimmons Weds Chicago Shoe Dealer Philip Reiner
Mrs Bob Fitzsimmons widow of the world heavyweight champion married Philip Reiner a Chicago shoe dealer. The former actress singer evangelist and juvenile court officer candidate said Reiner was a former London childhood playmate. Mrs Reiner has returned to Red Cross service in France.
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Wilson May Head League Commission Asks Indemnities
Paris dispatch says Echo de Paris reports Wilson may be offered the presidency of the League of Nations commission. The article notes British and Russian positions on Bolsvist participation and reports Wilson's support for Germany paying indemnities alongside reparations. Discussion on abolition of conscription and disarmament also mentioned with weekly plenary sessions planned.
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Social Democrats Strong Poll in German Elections
Berlin Jan 25 The German Social Democracy polled more than 100 million votes in the elections last Sunday according to Freiheit. They list 4,250,000 in the last Reichstag elections and say twenty added mandates would give them an absolute working majority in the national assembly. The Majority Socialists are credited with 8,000,000 votes and the Independents with just under 2,000,000.
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Willard Weighs 265 Pounds in Chicago Visit
Champion heavyweight Jess Willard arrives in Chicago for a week, saying his business is making money and he will defend his title if a suitable place and opponent emerge. He weighs 265 pounds and emphasizes business over fighting plans.
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Gas Workers Win Six Hour Day and Higher Wages
Socialist leaders in Berlin express unease over a wave of municipal worker strikes including electric and gas staff. Charlottenburg aldermen criticize the strikes as disruptive. City gas works, facing a threat to gas supply, imposed a six hour day and wage increases totaling 132,600,000 marks per year.
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Army says 3,000 maimed from 1.5 million troops
Lieutenant Colonel Strong told the House Military Affairs Committee that about 8,000 of the 1,500,000 combatants were maimed. One in 500 overseas fighters lost an arm or leg, with 1,100 already returned home for artificial limbs. A $7 million appropriation was requested for limbs and vaccines.
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104 000 WOUNDED IN EUROPE WILL REMAIN ABROAD
Washington officials report about 104 000 American wounded troops stay in overseas hospitals awaiting recovery. In the United States there are roughly 4 500 vacant beds ready to accommodate more wounded and sick as they are returned from overseas facilities.
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Legislature Backs Private Rail Ownership Return
Pierre South Dakota Jan 25 the legislature passed a resolution urging immediate return of railroads to private ownership after debate in both Senate and House.
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Sweden Ousts Bolshevik Legation with Ultimatum
Stockholm on January 25 ipherus government ordered the Bolshevik legation to depart Sweden by the deadline set for Jan. 25. The Politikan reports the move as a formal expulsion signaling a tightening stance against Bolshevik representatives.
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South American Problems Delayed Latin American Questions
Paris reports it will likely be several weeks before any Latin American questions are taken up. The note suggests a pause in debate and no immediate action on regional issues.
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President Wilson Opens League of Nations Debate at Paris
Wilson frames the league as essential to settle postwar terms and secure lasting world peace He calls for permanent processes not permanent decisions and stresses nations must act as representatives of peoples rather than governments He asserts the United States must lead and stay engaged to prevent renewed conflict through global oversight by allied nations.
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Petrarch and Laura Romance Overview
Petrarch’s famed romance with Laura is described as a influential love affair inspiring his poetry and shaping medieval and Renaissance literary themes. The relationship reportedly influenced his sonnets and lifelong devotion narratives.
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