Open discussions on peace congress secrecy and press access
Paris reports a Supreme Inter Allied Council decision to pause secrecy rules and invite British American and Italian press plans for open coverage. The Times notes censorship risk while Clemenceau advocates publicity with a unified front for the league of nations amid talks on reporting peace deliberations. Weather notes North Dakota fair with colder spell.
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Paris
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Supreme inter-Allied Council
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Tempe
Europe
Washington
America
Supreme Council
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Amex
Argonne
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Chamber of Deputies
Mintra
Nations
League of Nations
M. Clemenceau
French Suppression of U S Dispatches Spurs Inquiry
Paris January 17 Premier Clemenceau warned the chamber about a telegram to the New York Tribune alleging President Wilson’s assurances to the contrary. When the dispatch was shown to Garrett Garrett managing editor of the Tribune he reacted cautiously, noting the inconsistencies in the record.
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Col. E. M. Hot
UND President Kane backs Nonpartisan program in secret caucus
Dr. Thomas F. Kane of the University of North Dakota spoke in Bismarck during a Nonpartisan league secret caucus visit. He urged support for progressive measures aligned with postwar reconstruction, noting possible initial disappointments but urging courage and firm adherence to advanced ideas. The league press quoted him as endorsing the Nonpartisan program.
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University of North Dakota
Nonpartisan League
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Dr. Kane
North Dakota
League Quarters
Fight on Red Doctrines in New Election Fight
Widespread election battle as Bourgeois parties mobilize male and female voters to oppose Bolshevism. Social Democrats expected to lead with support from Scheidemann and Haase parties, radicals possibly under 45 percent. Women in Berlin active voters may tilt toward Social Democrats and Bourgeois ties. clericals and conservatives projected around 20 percent, former liberals under 10. Voting outcomes remain uncertain amid regional results.
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Betti
National Assembly
Beloviem
Social Democrats
Scheidemann
Haase
Spartacan
Bavaria
Baden
Wurttemberg
Bourgeote
German Democratic
Berlin
Montenegrins Revolt After Monchengro Occupation
Telegraphic briefs report Montenegrin revolt following Serbian occupation of Monchengro per Montenegrin legation. IWW conspiracy defendants all found guilty in Sacramento. Charles of Austria relapse after influenza. Germans aim to seize Polish territories in Prussia per newspapers. Wood administration declares wartime expenditures totaling 6 785 258 to the Senate. Ukrainian government issues ultimatum to Romania demanding Bukovina evacuation. Col Hotchkiss improves and meets with President Wilson after illness.
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Monchegro
Legation
Conditions in Romania Press Warn of Hard Times
A Bucharest dispatch reports Romania faces fragile governance after German occupation. Bridges and communications were destroyed, 1 400 engines reduced to 120 usable, hindering transport of scarce provisions. Oil output partly survives for home use but fuel is scarce due to logistics. Currency issues and counterfeit rubles worsen living costs.
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Paris
Romania
Bucharest
Bessarabia
Franklin Day Thrift Day Observed in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on January 17 a Christ church burying ground became the focus for thousands honoring Benjamin Franklin on his 213th birthday. The federal government has placed his likeness on the 1919 war stamps and designated the anniversary as Thrift Day due to his thrift mottoes.
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cChriat
Benjamin Franklin
Polish leaders forge basis for Polish cabinet revival
Paris report states Paderewski and General Pilsudski have agreed on a basis for reconciling Poland's government. Paderewski may head the new ministry with a cabinet reshaping soon. Delegates to the peace congress and M. Demoski named as delegate by both sides. Bolshevik Nikolai Leaning noted among Russians landing in Barcelona. Sinn Fein revolvers and ammunition seized in London with two arrests.
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Jan Paderewski
Joseph Pilsudski
Poland
Polish National Committee
M. Paderewski
Pilsudski
M. Demoski
Duma
London
Fata
Spartacan Leaders Liebknecht Luxemburg Shot Dead
Berlin reports confirm Dr Karl Liebknecht was killed while attempting to escape from custody as Rosa Luxemburg was beaten and shot after mob violence. Troops pursued, investigations promised, and governments vow punishment for custodial neglect in the chaotic event.
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Associated Press
Karl Liebkoecht
Rosa Luxemburg
Basel
Karl Liebknecht
Frankfort
Liebknecht
Dr. Liebknecht
Fraulein Luxemburg
Moabit
Tiergarten
Eden Hotel
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Wilmersdorf
Tagen Zeitung
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Rosa Luxemberg
Spartacans
Die Freihelt
Ebert
Scheidemann
Landsberg
Gustav Norske
Reinhard
Deutsche Zeitung
Tageblatt
Amsterdam
Karl Liebknécht
Rom Lazemburs
Secordig
Toa
Ir Song
Webber Faces House Seat Loss In North Dakota Contest
Peter Webber of Sargent county faces removal from the North Dakota House as elections committee favors upholding the contest over counting votes from Forman where polling places were closed during canvass. Burl Carr plans a minority report with affidavits read into the record as the case moves to general orders amid leaguers push for seats to control two thirds for emergency clauses.
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Peter ‘Webber
Sargent
House
Elections Committee
Webber
Forman
Sargent County
Burl Carr
Valley City
Chapros Strikes Mine at Messina
The Duane mine in the strait of Messina sank a steamer with around five hundred passengers, many Greeks Serbians and Russians aboard. Another steamer was damaged with about 150 on board.
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