Senate approves 100 million food aid bill for Europe
The Senate passed a bill authorizing 100 million dollars to supply food to starving Europeans. Thirty four Democrats and 19 Republicans voted for. three Democrats and 15 Republicans against. Amendments target Armenians and other Asia Minor populations, exclude food for Germany allies, and favor U S grown wheat.
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Civilian Airplane Use Permits Announced
The joint army and navy board on aeronautics announces removal of civilian flying restrictions. Qualified civilians will be granted airplane use permits. During the war civilians were allowed to fly only experimental machines under board supervision.
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Army and Navy Board On Aeronautics
Weebington
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Army and Navy Board On Aeronautics Cognizance
Argonne Battle Questioned as Harsh Losses Claim
Secretary Baker defended the Thirty-fifth division after reports of excessive losses in the Argonne fought by Kansas and Missouri National Guard troops. He called it the most difficult operation for American troops, with 400000 Allied troops and 4000 guns behind them. Baker urged full congressional inquiry and noted low casualty figures despite severe forest conditions.
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Army officials discuss prebattle removals of key generals
The record notes 16 000 infantry of the Thirty fifth division suffering heavy losses at Argonne. Generals Charles I Martin and McClure were removed on the eve of the battle. Secretary Baker and General March offered no specific reasons, though March saw the changes as a prelude to the fight and cited staff driven operations rather than personal leadership.
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Bolshevik Baltic Attack Sunk by Fort Guns
Bolshevik attempts to bombard Reval failed as Russian ships were sunk by fort guns. The British fleet dispatched to aid Baltic refugees saved Riga from Bolshevik attack.
Five Ships Bring U S Troops to New York
More than 3,700 American troops arrived on five vessels including the Louisiana New Hampshire Chicago Goenteer and Accomac. Units from the Fifty-ninth coast artillery Fortieth engineers and other detachments on board are identified with specific batteries companies and officer counts. The Connecticut meanwhile altered course from France to New York and is expected Feb 2.
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Newport News
Allied Forces Retire Before Bolshevik Attack at Archangel
Washington reports the retirement of Allied forces from advanced positions in the Archangel district of Russia before superior Bolshevik forces. Gen March says Americans at Ust Pedenga suffered ten enlisted men killed seventeen wounded and eleven missing. Bolshevik assaults were later repulsed.
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Allied powers warn on use of force to seize territory
Paris reports a coordinated world wire warning that armed force to gain territory will prejudice claims to be determined by the peace conference. Wilson seeks unconditional recognition of the revolution in Russia per Petit Parisian. Lithuanian troops defeat Bolsheviks near Koszedary with heavy Bolshevik losses. 6,500 prisoners. Trotzky captured. Finnish troops aid Esthonia and Livonia. Sweden orders Bolshevik envoy to leave. Swiss citizens held in Russia until representation is ratified. Bolshevist plans in South Africa disclosed by Johannesburg dispatch.
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Sweden
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South Africa
London
Rand
Union of South Africa
Reuter's Limited
Johinnesburg
Sixth gang member killed in Chicago week of robberies
One more Chicago bandit was killed this week raising the total to six. The latest killer, unidentified, was shot by Detective Sergeant Harry Miller of the Maxwell Street station after he held up Manny Goodman a saloonkeeper at 1411 South Canal Street and robbed him of 5000 dollars.
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Fire destroys two story building at Fourteenth and Walnut
A blaze swept a two story structure at Fourteenth and Walnut in Kansas City. The American Plating company and the Western Chandelier company occupied the building. Fifty Atlas hotel guests fled the flames in scanty attire.
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Western Chandelier Company
Robbers rule in Petrograd leave city to gangs
Petrograd is said to be under control of escaped criminals forming districts for looting. The Russky Listok reports most inmates will be executed, with women and children left to shift for themselves. All valuables in homes, banks, and museums have been moved out.
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Russky Listok
Delays Cloud Russian Factions at Paris Peace Talks
Paris Jan 25 The supreme council faces possible delays in receiving replies from Russian factions before Batumay’s session. Russian anti Bolshevik representatives in Paris appear not fully competent to decide the issue, carrying credentials that grant unknown powers.
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Supreme Council
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Esthenian Forces Claim Rout After Narva Victory
Helsingfors dispatch reports Esthenian officials say bolshevists were routed after Narva’s capture. Advance guards push toward Petrograd, taking prisoners and equipment, including an armored train, as they advance within 75 miles of the city.
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Petrograd
Huns Traced Selling War Materials Post Armistice
German civilians who bought millions in war supplies after the armistice are surrendering these goods to American authorities. The items include horses wagons motorcycles motor trucks clothing and foodstuffs. Buyers face loss of the purchase price, often far below value.
French Women Demand Vote Demands Parliament Action
Paris crowds highlight the French League of Rights for Women's proclamation calling for women's suffrage. The document notes that Britain and the United States recognize women's voting rights in enemy and allied countries, urging France to follow.
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French League of Rights For Women
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Russians Agree to Peace Plan in Paris Conference
In Paris on January 24 representatives of the Russian governments met Sergius Sazenoff former foreign minister now head of the Omsk government to discuss a supreme council plan. They urged supporters in Russia to back the proposed conference at Princes' Islands with Russian elements.
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Sergius Sazenoff
Omsk
Supreme Council
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Russia
Waiter Held in $30,000 Gem Theft Case
Toledo reports a waiter, Phillip Statakopolus, suspected in the $30,000 jewel theft from Mrs. M. Z. Owens on January 9. He is held for questioning at Atlantic City, NM. Authorities say the suspect was seen at a club with the Owens party after the alleged theft.
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M. Z. Owens
Phillip Statakopolus
Forrest
Atlantic City
Stetaopolus
Owens St A
Monarchist Gain Prompts Civil War Fears in Portugal
Dispatches from Lisbon say the monarchist cause is gaining adherents in Lisbon and spreading north. The monarchy has been proclaimed at Souza Sao Thiago Villa do Conde and Barcelos raising fears that civil war may be unavoidable.
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Lisbon
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Sao Thiago
Villa Do Conde
Barcedlos
Open opposition to seating Berger signals speaker bid
Representative Gillett of Massachusetts launches the fight against seating Victor Berger of Wisconsin. He urges the next House to refuse Berger’s seat as the first act, citing disloyalty charges after his conviction.
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Manic attacker targets women in Washington
A supposed madman attacked three women in their sleep in the capital. Two women were shot, one perhaps fatally, and a third was choked. The suspect escaped from a nearby asylum and is still at large. A white man and a negro are under arrest as suspects in Baltimore.
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Princess Patricia Renounces Title for Marriage
London reports Princess Patricia of Connaught agrees to give up her princess title and royal style on her marriage next month to Commander Lord Alexander Ramsay. After the wedding she will be known as Lady Patricia Ramsay.
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