Prohibition Leaders Propose Compensation for Bonded Liquor
Prohibition leaders in Congress submit a plan to reimburse owners of liquor held under bond. The proposal envisions government purchase of about 60 million gallons, with Treasury certificates liquidated as legitimate uses for medicinal scientific or industrial purposes arise over 10 to 20 years. Extra guards protect bonded warehouses as the plan aims to curb illegal distribution and ease treasury drain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weahington
Treasury Department
Congress
Treasury
Bend
Internal Revenue Bureau
Prohibition Enforcement Division
Bureau
Sabath
Mlinois
Seven Die In Fireworks Factory Explosion In Aix les Bains
Seven people were killed and many injured when a fireworks factory exploded in Aix les Bains France on January 17. Three nearby factories were destroyed and cracks appeared in surrounding houses. The Paris Express train windows were blown out as it passed by.
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Aix Les Pains
France
Paris Express
Seven Sugar Men Indicted By Federal Grand Jury
Indictments returned against seven officials of three wholesale grocery houses charging profiteering in sugar. Fifteen other true bills involving the same charges were voted by the grand jury before Judge Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jegainst
Carpenter
Embroidery and Landwork Saved From Time Waster
A fragment notes that lingerie waist and time spent on landwork and embroidery will be saved, signaling efficiency in textile and farm finishing tasks.
Berlin Rioters Storm Reichstag as Noske Fights Mob
In Berlin a 30 000 strong march of communists and independ ent socialists converged on the reichstag to protest the Betriebsratgesetz. Noske ordered machine guns. twenty rioters were killed and over a hundred wounded in the showdown on the steps. Die Freiheit urged workers to halt at noon and assemble again at three.
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Berlin
Noske
Reichstag
Unter den Linden
Tiergarten
400 Lost On French Liner Afrique Wreck
At least 400 people are believed killed when the steamer Afrique foundered on Hoche Bonne Shoal in the Bay of Biscay near La Rochelle. Only 57 survivors have been landed, and hope faded as hours stretched into a three day vigil for the missing passengers and crew.
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Bay of Biscay
la Rochelle
France
Hoche Bonne Shoal
Spain Refuses Exhumation of U S Corp Thismorton
Sanitary authorities in Madrid deny permission to exhume the remains of Corporal Thismorton who died in 1917 when an American vessel was sunk by a German submarine. Law forbids removal from the grave for five years. The destroyer Thornton, which brought the body to Corunna on December 24, heads to Lisbon and may visit England before returning to the United States.
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Madrid
Thismorton
Thornton
Corunna
United States
Lisbon
England
America
Ghia
Great’ Lakes
Schleswig
Washington
House Naval Committee
Kouitz
Viscount Jellicoe
Paris
Premier Clemenceau
Railway Men's Union
London
Clemenceau
Poincare
Alexandre Millerand
Alsace
Danzig
Argenau
Posen
Indiana
Indianapolis
Senate
Reichstag
Berlin
Hines
Essen
Rhenish
Prussia
Krupp
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Ini
Samuel Gompers
Port Au Prince
Three Die After Eating Olives In New York Family
Three members of a New York family died after eating bottled olives. An orphaned girl and boy remain hospitalized with the same illness. Paul Delbene died Friday, Marie Delbene Sunday, and 16-year-old Dominick Delbene Monday. The incident also leaves a surviving spouse and other relatives in shock.
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New York
Paul Delbene
Marie
Dominick
Sub Captain Moraht Death Report Proved Erroneous
A German statement claiming Captain Moraht of the submarine that sank the Danton and other ships died by his own hand in a Hamburg hospital has been declared incorrect. The actual death was by his older brother, not Moraht himself, according to the Lokal Anzeiger report.
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Robert Beyer
Boston
Chicago
Berlin
Moraht
Danton
Hamburg
Lokal Anzeiger
League of Nations opens with historic council meeting
Paris hosts the first gathering of the League of Nations as representatives from France Great Britain Italy Greece Belgium Spain Japan and Brazil elect Leon Bourgeois as chairman and appoint Eric Drummond as secretary The session notes include plans to survey the Sarre basin frontiers and a protest from Irish republic envoys.
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Paris
France
Great Britain
Italy
Greece
Belgium
Spain
Japan
Brasil
Council of the
League of Nations
Foreign Office
League
Leon Bourgeois
Eric Drummond
Sarre
Irish Republic
International League of Peace
Sig. Ferraris
Wilson
Washington
Free Nations
United States
M. Bourgeois
London
Lord Curzon
German Deserters Return as Amnesty Law Sparks Exodus
In Geneva on January 16 an enormous flow of German subjects from Switzerland toward their former homes is noted. Most are deserters from the German army during the war fleeing the amnesty law. Trains have been doubled to handle the frontier rush.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Germany
Federal Court Grants Habeas Writ for Weinstein at Ellis Island
In New York on January 15 a federal judge ruled to grant a writ of habeas corpus for Gregory Weinstein, chief of staff to Soviet envoy Martens, if Immigration Commissioner Uhl does not admit him to bail. Uhl's claim of no jurisdiction over Ellis Island was rejected, extending court oversight. Deportation hearings for 249 radicals may stretch longer. three lack-of-bail prisoners, all Communists, were before the board and reportedly willing to return to Russia.
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New York
Ellis Island
Uhl
Knox
Gregory Weinstein
Ludwig C. A. K. Martens
Weinstein
Uhi
el- Ag Island
Bureau of
Bridewell
Russia
Relief Ship Kosciuszko Arrives at Danzig With Aid
The Kosciuszko, flying Polish and American flags, reaches Danzig from New York carrying American Red Cross relief supplies. Danzig papers praise the act as a symbol of U S friendship toward Poland, noting plans for a Poland American line and potential future passenger services to Southampton.
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Danzig
Kosciuszko
New York
Four Bandits Jailed After Almont Robbery Confession
Four hours after robbing the post office and general store of J. J. Lyshos at Almont Iowa the four bandits were jailed in Clinton county after firing a revolver over Lyshos head to enforce obedience. An hour later they made a full confession.
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Capton, Ia
J. J. Lyshos
Almont
Lyshos
Clinton County
Liquor Dumped Into River After Police Raids
Kansas City officials dumped three wagon loads of beer and other beverages valued at 10,000 into the Missouri River. The liquor was seized in raids conducted by the police over the past two months.
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Kansas City
Micouri River
France Honors De Reszke's Son in Posthumous Ceremony
Paris reports posthumous honors awarded to Lieut. Jean de Reszke, son of the renowned singer, for his service. Details describe a formal recognition reflecting wartime sacrifice and national tribute.
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France
de Reszke
Paris
Jean de Resske
Setar
Mary’s Thirst Sparks City Rumor of Bootleg Scheme
Fragmentary notes describe a figure named Mary discussing a bootleg operation with a bootlegger, mentioning quart quantities and production potential. The text is incomplete but implies illicit liquor activity and local curiosity.
Fraud Probes Sweep Pacific Shipyards Across Three States
Government investigators uncover fraud tied to false vouchers in shipbuilding during the war. William H. Tidwell and Bert Schiesinger lead grand jury action across Oregon Washington and California. Dozens of shipyards and magnates implicated with cost plus contracts under scrutiny. Attorney General Palmer orders hold of $37 million in claims as cases proceed.
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Palmer
San Francisco
Oregon
Washington
California
William H. Tidwell
Tersury Department
United States
Bert Schiesinger
Ilegally
Seattle
Schlesinger
United States Shipping Board
Department of Justice
Pacific Coast
Shipping Board
Hurley
The
Shipbuilding Companies
U S Charge Arrives in Berlin to Lead American Interests
Ellis L. Diesel, acting commissioner and charge d'affaires of the United States at Berlin, has arrived to take charge of American interests until the Senate at Washington ratifies the peace treaty.
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Berlin
Zettung Am Mittag
Ellis L. Diesel
United States
Senate
Washington
Bolshevik Occupation Report From Odessa
Dispatches report Bolsheviks occupy Odessa the chief port on the Black Sea. Conflicting wires say Russian forces have taken the city amid turmoil as observers await confirmation from authorities.
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Odessa
Russia
Bolsheviks
Mrs. William Rockefeller Dies at Jekyll Island Estate
Brunswick Ga January 10 Mrs William Rockefeller dies at the Rockefeller winter home on Jekyll Island near here. The family confirmed the death of the wife of William Rockefeller noted for social prominence and business ties in the era.
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William Rockefeller
Brunswick
William ‘Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Jekyl ‘Island
Here
Markets Report Shows Mixed Grain and Livestock Prices
The markets list grain values for flour, rye, wheat and hard and soft winter varieties with prices ranging from about 7 to 16 dollars for various grades. Hay values show Timothy and clover mixes in the low to mid twenty dollar range. Cattle prices are given for prime heavy steers and different grades from around 11 to 18 dollars, reflecting a broad spread by quality.
Celery King Laxative Tea Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Celery King Laxative Tea as a purely vegetable remedy. It claims gentle, effective relief from impurities in the bowels and helps with colds, feverish feelings, headaches, and breath. Produced by S. C. Wells & Co. Le Roy.
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S. C. Wells & Co
le Roy, N
Tonbridge Co operative Pig Breeding winds up amid profits
The Tonbridge Co operative Pig Breeding Limited, formed as submarine threats grew, has been wound up with shareholders receiving back their capital. Shares yielded 4714 percent profits in the period.
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Tonbridge Co-operative Pig-Breeding (Limited
London Mail
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Earl Curzon
Council of the League
Malcolm Kerlin
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Sitent
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