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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
1
Three persons were reported missing and twenty others taken to hospital after two explosions rocked the Aniline Products plant in Nyack New York. The plant is owned by a New York City corporation and the blast shook nearby buildings.
Patterson New Jersey January 31 Thirty thousand silk workers threaten a strike if manufacturers resist their demand for an eight hour day. Louis Magn et local chairman of the United Textile Workers of America declared the move to lay plans for action.
New York on January 31 The British transport Minnekahda arrived with 2736 troops from France, mostly from the 83rd division of Ohio and West Virginia. Among those aboard was Lt David Backus of St Paul Minnesota in the 49th aero squadron who received the distinguished service cross and oak leaf for heroism after claiming four enemy aircraft shots down.
Berlin reports from the west Prussian border that German troops stormed Kulmsee, a key railway junction between Thorn and Granbery, after Polish irregulars refused surrender negotiations. The bombardment followed a failed Polish defense, with substantial Polish casualties reported.
Buenos Aires on Thursday reports Argentine troops have reached Rio Gallego and will move inland to confront the maximalists. The government notes the revolutionary strike at Punta Arenas and Port Natures Chile has created a grave situation. Weather forecast mentions Minnesota and North Dakota with little temperature change tonight into Saturday.
Nat C Goodwin the famed actor died in New York early today at his home His son reports the death followed a severe illness He had a notable career in stage and screen with ties to Boston and New York leading theatres His passing early today ends a long acting career mourned by peers and audiences alike
New York January 31. Two hangars containing six airplanes were destroyed in a fire sweeping the naval aviation station at Rockaway Point today. Firemen from several stations battled the flames which threatened eight other hangars in the facility.
Annapolis Md Jan 31 Secretary Daniels presented commissions to the final reserve officers class at the United States Naval Academy. He predicted no recession of interest in the navy and no reduction of naval power in our day. He expected Congress to authorize Wilson’s three year construction program. Commissions were given to 163 members of the fifth reserve officers class who completed the course and were recommended for temporary appointments as ensigns.
London reports a deepening UK labor crisis with Glasgow and Belfast strikes expanding. Government hesitates to intervene as martial law looms and employers refuse talks. Railway workers gain an eight hour day from February 1, while Clyde protests turn violent with 30 injured as strike leaders address crowds from city hall windows.
Washington January 31 Davies Warfield president of the National Association of Owners of Railroad Securities told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee the security holders view of the railroad problem He urged private operation return to be as early as practicable with legislation guaranteeing a fixed return on property investments proposing a federal plan under government supervision including a minimum rate of return a federal adaptation fund and joint terminals, with interstate rate regulation by the ICC and conciliation or arbitration for disputes.
Constantinople reports Greek and Armenian concerns as the Turkish cabinet renews policy following religious tensions. New York notes Germany will receive about six million bushels of bread mostly from the United States under Allied food program. Paris cites AP investigation showing Apaches in American uniforms caused violence attributed to American soldiers.
Jumbled OCR text describes a disturbance at a peace meeting with a stray phrase Gale and mentions irritations. It references soldiers, treatment of affection, and a sudden event. The readable elements are fragmented and unclear about concrete facts or a clear event outcome.
Washington officials report the house military committee unanimously approved using an average army strength of 500000 for the coming year's pay appropriation. The figure is seen as the expected annual average for the active force.
Paris reports from Berlin say Field Marshal von Hindenburg aims to mobilize four army corps to guard Germany's eastern frontier. If confirmed, this build up would alter current estimates of German armed strength and impact the Allied occupation force plans. President Wilson, visited devastated French regions, left a strong impression per the papers.
Washington January 31 Republicans in the Senate attacked the plan for German colonies and territories in Asia. Senators Lodge Knox Johnson criticized the proposal to bind the United States to the League of Nations and to troop deployments, while Democrats Walsh and Lewis questioned the accuracy of dispatches and asserted self determination concerns. The plan would leave African and Asiatic colonies under current occupiers for now.
Basel dispatch reports East Prussia faces a grave situation as Bolshevist divisions confront the Eighth Army and seventy thousand troops oppose the Tenth Army. The Berlin corre spondent warns German forces may be unable to hold back the advance.
A pan African veriee to be held in Paris February 1 14 will include delegates from North and South America West Indies and Africa. The event was sanctioned by Premier Clemenceau of France per a cablegram released by the NAACP. Paris, Jan 31 Baron Lambert Rothschild a Brussels banker died in Paris today.
Paris reports Premier Cooreman of Belgium warned that if the Brussels tramway strike is not quickly ended he will urge the council of ministers to requisition the tram cars, rolling stock and personnel.
In New York on January 31, Whistler's renowned painting "Lady Meux" was bought from Lady Meux's family in England for 200000 dollars by a New York firm of art dealers. The announcement stated the sale was completed today.
London officials describe Belfast’s disorder as resembling German city unrest under Revolutionary rule. A strike committee governs from the artisans hall rather than city hall, with no outstanding leaders and a cautious trades union leadership. Police are pressed to cooperate, and workers are limited to essential labor like shoes while entertainment steps in to fill the void.
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