Twenty Die in Berlin Riot at Reichstag Steps
A chaotic Berlin mob stormed the Reichstag as 30,000 radicals surged through Unter den Linden and Tiergarten streets. Police fought to restrain the crowd while machine guns fired. Wounded and dead mounted to dozens amid heavy clashes with troops and paramilitary units.
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American delegate rests in Texan halt as peace talks loom
A member of the American delegation to the peace conference, en route from Houston, seeks brief rest with no stated position on ongoing issues. German prisoners in Pearce region to be transported via Switzerland in coming weeks after relocation through southern France. Also noted are memorials in Ogden for Mrs Mary Fitzebeth Payne, cousin of Lincoln, and various scattered political mentions.
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Germany Arrests Editor Amid Turbulent Press Clashes
An editor in Germany is taken into custody as authorities crack down amid political strife and press pressure. The move follows mounting tensions with government figures and public concerns over media coverage.
Treaty of Versailles ratified by 13 powers in Paris ceremony
The Treaty of Versailles took effect at 4:15 PM on Saturday fourteen months after the armistice, with ratifications exchanged at the French Foreign Ministry in Paris. Baron von Lersner signed the German protocol, and US participation is noted as absent. Repatriation of German prisoners follows, and the accord marks peaceful ties among most wartime powers.
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Illegal to store liquor under 1920 tax law
Washington reports that persons storing legally acquired liquor in warehouses safes and other places must move it to private homes by January 17 1920 under the Bureau of Internal Revenue ruling. Liquor found outside private dwellings or bonded warehouses after February 1 may be declared a public nuisance with penalties and seizure.
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Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Ant
Brown's Widow Arrested on Perjury Charges
Mount Clemens Jan 14 Mrs Ruth Prevost Brown widow of Stanley Brown, a member of high society murdered December 23, was detained on perjury charges linked to statements aiding the investigation. She is the second person held in connection with the slaying.
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Mien
Ruth Prevost Brown
Stanley Brown
Court saves 12 Negroes in Arkansas stays of execution
Arkansas supreme court stayed the execution of 12 inmates condemned for murder amid a recent insurrection in Phillips County. The stay delays the sentences indefinitely as the high court reviews the appeal filings. Two other reports note thirteen Villa men executed near Aguapilota Mexico and a brutal northern storm in France with casualties and damage. Oregon ratified the federal woman suffrage amendment in a special session, making it the twenty fifth state to do so. The United States considers purchasing two damaged submarine chasers from the navy department.
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Phillins County
Arkansas Supreme Emert
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Siiem
Ore
Weyler to Quell Riots in Havana Crisis
Cuban military governor Weyler is to be sent to Tarreslona to quell unrest as authorities seek to control violent riots. The dispatch notes urgent action and the government mobilizing forces to restore order amid turmoil.
May Become League Chief In Paris Move
Albert Thoms appears poised to leave the chamber of deputies and join Devore in leading a department of the League of Nations, a Paris dispatch reports. The move signals potential changes in European diplomacy as officials weigh Thoms's suitability for the post.
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Return of Soldiers Bodies From France Debate In Senate
Washington on June 14 relatives of burials in France accused undertakers of profiting from the homecoming movement. Senator Thomas urged investigation into possible profit schemes and asked to publish a New York letter in the Record. The issue spurred renewed appeals and a senate hearing on returning the bodies, with leaders like Taft Morgenthau and Gompers among supporters. Victor Berger, Milwaukee Socialist, was again denied a seat in Congress with a 828 to 6 vote against his oath.
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Supreme Court Denies Wet Plea On Prohibition Test
The Supreme Court refused to grant original proceedings to test the constitutionality of the federal prohibition amendment and its enforcement in New Jersey and Rhode Island. Rhode Island argued the amendment was revolutionary and invalid, while the Solicitor General contended the court lacked jurisdiction.
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Pershing Denies Charges On Armistice Day Wastes
Washington reports General Pershing denies a house war investigation claim that American soldiers died in needless armistice day attacks. The denial surfaced via a letter released by Representative Puller of Massachusetts. The item blends multiple world and domestic political notes in a dated dispatch.
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Hoover urges limit on relief to Austria in postwar plan
Washington January 14 Herbert Hoover told the house ways and means committee that the United States should serve notice on the world that after the immediate emergency it cannot extend relief to Austria. He argued responsible European nations should bear the burden thereafter while supporting Secretary Glass's request for 150 million dollars for the grain corporation to buy food for Austria Poland and other European countries.
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Herbert Hoover
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Austria
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Poland
Dr John A Freudenburg Arrested in Mustard Poisoning Case
Markenson Wisconsin January 14 a warrant charging first degree murder was served on Dr John A Freudenburg in the death of his mother in law Mrs Nettie Duffles. Prosecutor M J Paii from Berlin and Acting Sheriff Atex McDonnell arranged the service. H A Price is complainant.
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H. A. Price
ANOTHER VICTORY FOR REDS ON SOUTHERN FRONT
Soviet government reports capture of 25 400 prisoners along with 650 cannons 50 bomb throwers 11 tanks 630 machine guns and vast war materiel from December 21 to January 9. Other items include Dr Christopher G Scott indictment refused in Kentucky, Michigan banks report $11 million capital surge, Johns Hopkins chief advancement after injury, last Brest troops reach New York aboard George Washington, Gen Edwin S Greeley dies, and Hudson Bay Road surveyors plan further James and Hudson Bay railway study.
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Moscow
Wisconsin News Summary Of Arrests And Local Developments
Arrest of Dr Freudenberg on charged homicide of mother in law prompts $20,000 cash bail set by Judge Fowler. District Attorney vows speedy trial possibly for June term. Statewide notes include building code modification requests, wage hikes for trades in Appleton, and a wave of public notices on tax and corporate matters. Multiple towns report industrial, construction, and banking developments plus local incidents and civic efforts.
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Green Lake County
Wilson Bryan clash on league popular vote policy
President Wilson urges that the League of Nations question be settled by a national referendum, while William Jennings Bryan argues the Democratic party cannot run on the issue. Wilson calls for U S ratification and worldwide leadership, warning that withdrawal would reignite conflict and undermine future peace. Bryan says the party cannot pursue a fourteen month delay with a two thirds senate hurdle, and believes the people favor ratification. He emphasizes clear interpretation of the ratified treaty and direct submission to the voters if necessary.
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League of Nations
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Nation debates republic side on League and self-determination
A speech urges a referendum to decide on joining the League of Nations and supporting victory aims while defending democracy. It condemns future outrages, stresses self-determination, and warns of delaying treaties could risk world peace, calling for united action and clear majority rule.
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Georminy
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Goerhwaig
Gerard Would Yield Points at Democratic Banquet Speech
Former ambassador Gerard spoke at a Democratic banquet advocating a treaty compromise to preserve world peace. He urged cooperation with the administration on arbitration treaties and warned against hard lines that could threaten the accord and broader stability.
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