Lord Cecil Says Absolute Tribunal Not Practical
Lord Robert Cecil, in Paris, argues for a nonrigid international machinery guiding peace efforts. He envisions an international body with binding power only when necessary, with delay for discussion and consent, and stresses sovereignty, access to vital waterways, and public opinion as the main force behind League decisions.
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Tan
Robert Cecil
Reuter
Paris
Peace Congress
League of Nations
League
Cecil
Robert
Switzerland
Saloniki
Dardanelles
Bosphorus
Lord Robert
Colver Defends FTC Report Against Packers Attacks
William B. Colver, chairman of the federal trade commission, replied to Packers criticisms at the American National Live Stock association convention in Denver. He argued the critics fault the report’s language while conceding the facts remain. the facts were drawn from the packers’ own files and cannot be denied.
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Denver
Colo
William B. Colver
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
American National Live Stock Association
Irish Premier Cabinet Names Withheld Amid New Republic Uncertainty
Dublin reports a provisional Irish ministry formed after an Irish parliament declares independence. A Gaelic communique notes a temporary premier and four ministers chosen, with a constitution granting the premier control over finance, home, foreign affairs and defense. Parliament to be elected by nationwide suffrage on an as yet announced date.
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Dublin
Republic of Ireland
Sinn Fleiners
Sinn Feiners
Bethlehem Steel Declares Extra Dividend and Full Year Payout
Bethlehem Steel announces an extra dividend of 14 percent on Class A and B common stock plus 14 percent regular for the quarter. It also declares full-year dividends on its 7 percent and 8 percent preferred shares, with 1918 net income after taxes and charges at 16 million versus 27.82 million the prior year.
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New York
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Soviet propaganda in New York linked to Russian funds
Archibald Stevenson of the military intelligence bureau testified before the senate propaganda investigating committee that John Reed an American citizen serving as consul general at New York for the Russian soviet government disseminated bolshevik propaganda with money sent from Russia and other sources.
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Washington
Archibald Stevenson
The
Military Intelligence Bureau
Senate Propaganda Investigating Committee
John Reed
New York
Russia
Uncover Plot in Warsaw Seeks Overthrow of Government
In Warsaw on January 23 government authorities seized several thousand rifles and many machine guns with thousands of hand grenades intended to overturn the Poland government now led by Paderewski. Officials also arrested 1,000 Bolsheviki.
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Warsaw
Polandski
Paderewski
Bolsheviks face setbacks as Petrograd evacuates and Esthonian advances near Pskov
Dispatches from Helsingfors report Bolshevik forces withdrawing from Petrograd and stores moved out as Zinoviev is ordered to surrender without fight if attacked. Esth e nian advance guards near Petrograd capture prisoners and munitions, with plans to push toward Luga and Pliusa rivers. Unconfirmed reports said Orenburg may have fallen, affecting Siberian contact with Denikin forces and British units in Trans-Caucasia.
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Petrograd
Helsingfors
Leon Trotzky
Nijni Novgorod
Trotzky
Zinovieff
Copenhagen
Russia
Bolshevik Russia
Zinoviefs
Lenine
Moscow
Bolshevists
Orenburg
Black Sea
Denikine
trans-Caucasia
Lithuanians Rout Bolsheviks Near Koszedary
Paris Jan 24 Lithuanian forces crushed Bolsheviki troops near Koszedary capturing six thousand five hundred men. The Bolshevik army of sixty thousand reportedly joined Estonian forces on the Narva front.
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Narva
Leon Trotsky Captured by Esthonian Forces at Narva
Basle Jan 24 Leon Trotsky Bolshevik war minister did not escape Narva after Esthonian forces defeated the Bolshevik army. He was taken prisoner though initial reports suggested a successful breakout. Simonia cleared of Bolshevik forces.
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Basle
Leon Trotsky
Simonia
Portuguese Navy Loyal Amid Oporto Bombardment
Madrid reports Portuguese war ships bombarding Oporto while the navy remains loyal to the republic. The army largely supports the insurgents. Rumors say Don Manuel may land to cross into Portugal, blocked by the Portuguese naval cordon. The Spanish government has been told the Republicans aim to quell the revolt quickly.
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Madrid
Oporto
Don Manuel
Portugal
Archduke Victor Dies in Salzburg
Paris reports the death of Archduke Louis Victor youngest brother of former Emperor Francis Joseph. He passed away at his Salzburg home in January with the news announced from the Austrian capital.
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Francis Joseph of
Austria- Hungary
Paris
Archduke Louis Victor
Francis Joseph
Austria-Hungary
Salzburg
Stock dividends ruled nontaxable by federal judge
New York January 24 United States Judge Julius M Mayer ruled in a test case that stock dividends are not subject to federal income tax under the income tax law of 2016.
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New York
United States
Julius M. Mayer
Peace Pact Likely Signed by June Says Echo de Paris
Paris reports a preliminary peace to be signed by June at latest. The war council discussed punishing the Kaiser and all responsible. A commission may be appointed to probe culpability and ensure no one escapes accountability.
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Paris
Marcel Hutin
Echo de Paris
Kaiser
Supreme War Council
Truce Declared Red Victory Amid Paris Peace Talks
The supreme council debates Russia fate and future commissions as allied leaders meet at Versailles. A joint allied commission forms without announced names, early Polish recognition expected, and agenda items include labor law internationalization and war reparations.
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Council
Parim
Sergius Sazonoff
Omsk
Princess Islands
Supreme Council of the
United States
Igebor
Supreme War Council
Foch
Haig
General Diaz
Versailles
Bolsheviki Pound American Positions In Archangel Fight
Bolsheviki bombard Ust Padenga position as American artillerymen reply with vigor. Bolshevik casualties reach about 500 in the January 1 clash, while American losses are under 50.
Huns Say 500000 Starve In German Blockade
Berlin reports a government count showing over 500000 civilian deaths from malnutrition during the blockade from autumn 1916 to end 1918. The tally, including only civilians, notes figures may be understated if at all.
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Berlin
Wilson Offered Presidency of League of Nations
Paris January 24 President Wilson is to be offered the presidency of the commission of the League of Nations according to the Echo de Paris.
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Paris
Wilson
Commission of the
League of Nations
Echo de Paris
German Headquarters Moves to Kolberg in Pomerania
London reports the German main headquarters shifting to Kolberg in Pomerania. Field Marshal von Hindenburg will oversee eastern frontier operations and aims to keep Danzig united with Germany.
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Hindenburg
Kolberg
Pomerania
London
von Hindenburg
Danzig
Germany
Monarchy Proclaimed in Lisbon
Madrid reports a monarchy proclaimed in Lisbon with details unclear. The event marks a shift in governance as observers seek confirmation from regional authorities and international reactions unfold.
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Madrid
Lisbon
Ship cost cut at Hog Island lowers tonnage price
Washington reports a drop in ship building costs at Hog Island from 324 to 212 dollars per ton for vessels numbered 25 to 50. Charles Piez, vice president of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, told the Senate Commerce Committee that Hog Island’s first ship cost 2,427,000 dollars and the average cost of the first 17 ships would be 1,894,000 dollars each.
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Washington
Hog Island
Senate Commerce Committee
Charles Piez
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Flog
Four Thousand Troops Arrive Home in New York
Four thousand American troops returned to New York today aboard battleships Louisiana and New Hampshire and steamships Chicago Accomac and transport Goentoer. The arrival marks a homecoming for servicemen amid ceremonies at the harbor.
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New York
Louisiana
New Hampshire
Chicago
Accomac
Goentoer
Ex Kaiser A Wood Sawyer in Amerongen Castle Grounds
Former German emperor remains occupied with sawing wood at Amerongen castle. He spends hours each day in the grounds while attendants bring him logs and he stacks the short sticks for later furnace use.
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Dispatch
Amerongen
Jan. A
Sawingwood
1918 Exports Drop From 1917 Levels
America’s exports in 1918 totaled 6.15 billion dollars, 88 million less than 1917, while imports reached 3.031 billion, up from 2.952 billion in 1917, showing exports more than double imports.
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Washington
America
British miners end short strike with 150000 returning to work
London dispatch reports coal miners won the brief stoppage as 150000 strikers resumed duties. Albany news notes New York Assembly approved the federal prohibition amendment by 81 to 67.
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London
New York Assembly
Albany
N. Y
Assembly
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