Netherlands Refuse to Surrender Kaiser in War Crimes Demand
The Netherlands faces Allied pressure to extradite Wilhelm II for trial under the Versailles framework. Britain France and the United States press Holland to overcome neutrality and join a new system of international justice, arguing the ex-emperor’s actions breached war norms. Dutch officials insist they must act within their laws and national tradition yet remain cautious about committing to a juridical pretext for punishment.
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Shaw
Anther
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Wehr
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Winte
Titon
Free Spetitatione
Ated
van Karnedeck
Jong
Supreme Council
William
Lloyd George
Socialist Trial On Flu Spreading In Illinois Plague Report
Albany January 23 The judiciary committee of the Assembly opened witness testimony in the loyalty inquiry into socialist headlist members. Defense counsel argued to suppress documents. committee could demand surrender of requested papers for inspection. Illinois influenza outbreaks grow with 2008 new cases and 61 deaths in 32 hours. state health officials fear wider spread statewide. Madison and several downstate counties report cases. Dr Drake warns of ongoing spread from northern centers.
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Sidney
Champaign County
Odell
Livingston County
Franklin
Morgan County
Chenoa
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Glenview
St. Clair County
Pekin
Madison County
Werte
Illinois
St. Louis
Drake
Senate refuses to censure Admiral Sims in party line vote
Washington reports the Senate voted 20 to 83 against censuring Admiral Sims for revelations to the Senate Naval Affairs Committee. A Department of War resolution was defeated. The party split as Democrats supported and Republicans opposed, with the vote taken without debate.
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Department
Albania Quake Toll Reaches Twenty in Southern Village
News from Vieana dated January 24 reports twenty people killed by an earthquake in southern Albania. Victims were buried in ruins of a village badly destroyed in the Jaume region. Also noted are political items: Parker wins the Democratic nomination for New Orleans governor by about 18,000 votes, and other brief items including rising costs halting the Corning Daily Journal, a $7,000 robbery in Pittsburgh, and a ten-year sentence in Cairo for an assassination attempt.
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Albania
Jaume
Parker
New Orleans
John M. Parker
Frank P. Stubbs
War O Roosevelt
CHECK REDS IN CAUCASUS
London reports the war office says Bolsheviks were driven back from the Sal river line on the Denikine Caucasus front while attempting across the Tearitsyn Ekaterinodar rail line. Further west they crossed the Don near Rostov but left bank bridgeheads were limited. Red cavalry losses include 12 guns and 100 machine guns. In Crimea, the forces near Esthumses Chongar and Perekop advance.
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Chongar
Perekop
Eight U S Tars Die At Sea In Overturned Boat
A small boat from the Northern Pacific overturned while transferring passengers from the disabled Powhatan. Eight lives were lost as Bardie officers arriving at Halifax reported the tragedy. Other items note Topeka passing the industrial court bill to curb strikes and a prison death-house mutiny seeking better food.
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Yanks Battle Siberian Russ and Slavic General Captures
Washington reports a January 10 clash near Poselsakya left one American dead and three wounded, with one general, six officers and 48 Russian soldiers captured. Five Russians died and one wounded. American casualties totaled one killed, one dead of wounds and one severely wounded. The Russians attacked with armored trains, while the Americans repelled them. General Graves suggested the incident could be settled peacefully with Semenoff who was not responsible. In Vladivostok factional fighting spread as Americans withdraw along the Sudian mine railway and Colonel Morrow's regiment intervened in disturbances. Admiral Kolchak is reportedly under arrest at Verkule Udinsk as new regime is announced in eastern Siberia.
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Russians Welcome U S Reds at Russian Border
In Finland on January 22 Russians deported from the United States received a reception near Mondsy. Alexander Berkman Emma Goldman and their comrades were met by M Zorien a member of the all soviets executive committee who said they would be welcomed in Russia and given work homes and food.
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Rome Holds Central Station as Martial Law Extends
Military forces occupied Rome central station at midnight on order of the transportation minister due to the general railway strike. Most trains ran normally except express services. All routes are guarded by troops instructed to fire on anyone deemed to interfere with traffic. Improvements were reported in some regions.
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California Fig Syrup Adverts as Child laxative
An old advertisement warns mothers about confusing California Fig Syrup with a similar product. It promotes the fruit flavored laxative for children and encourages mothers to choose "California" on the package for a safe option. A second ad questions harsh gossip versus prayer.
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Diplomatic Turmoil and Hoover Boom Stamp News Review
Edward W. Pickard surveys the world crisis with British mobilization in the Caucasus and Persia, French and Japanese shifts in Siberia, and the Baltic alliance talks. Domestically, Admiral Sims clashes with Secretary Daniels over wartime policy, while a Hoover presidential boom stirs Democratic circles amid Prohibition legal and political upheavals.
Italy Seeks London Treaty Action Only After All Means Fail
Premier Nitti tells Echo of Paris that Italy would press Paris and London to enforce the London treaty only after exhausting other avenues to settle the Adriatic dispute. He says Dalmatia cedes for Fiume, and notes the Rome trip was spurred by the Italian railroad strike.
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Pact of Somion Quote on Jugoslavs and Adriatic Interests
A translated excerpt notes the formation of a new people with youthful impulse but expresses desire to view Jugoslavs as friends. It states mutual Adriatic coastal interests and an intent to facilitate relations. It asserts an agreement must be found and enforcement of the London pact will be demanded only at the last extremity.
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Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An old ad claims taking Pape's Cold Compound every two hours for three doses breaks up a cold and relieves grippe symptoms. It promises nostril relief, stopped runny nose, eased headache and feverishness, with quick, sure action and low cost at drug stores. An egg in the cup is worth two in the nest.
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Hair falling? Danderine promises to stop shedding
An old advertisement claims Danderine stops hair loss and dandruff after several applications. It urges readers to buy a small bottle at any drugstore, rub into the scalp, and promises stronger, thicker, and more beautiful hair.
Boschee's Syrup Ad and Skin Care Promises from A D Ads
An old newspaper fragment mixes multiple ads and phrases. It touts Boschee's Syrup for colds and lung troubles, claims rest and easy morning expectoration, and promotes Cuticura skin products. The clipping includes miscellaneous lines about equality and nature imagery.
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