German Capital Quiet Under Garrison After Spartacist Crisis
Rosa Luxemburg lies missing after a fatal shooting on a motor car near Moabit jail as Spartacist and Bolshevik activity halts in Germany. Military authorities probe the officer’s actions while Berlin remains under strict garrison with new troops protecting streets and banning parades. Liebknecht’s funeral remains undecided and not to be held in Berlin.
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Gerlin
Associated Press
Rosa Luxemburg
Karl Liebknecht
Moabit
Liebknecht
Berlin
Hoover S C Not On Relief Held Up Charge
Hoover backed by lawmakers as relief bill stalled. Critics say Hoover allows packing interests to fleece the public. Resolution delays relief and stirs political tension amid economic strains.
Senate Fails to Vote on 3.0 Billion European Relief Bill
After hours of debate the Senate did not vote tonight on the House passed bill for 3.0 billion dollars in European famine relief urged by President Wilson. Leaders from both parties hoped to pass the measure before adjournment, with Lodge and Democratic Leader Martin backing it while Borah Kenyon and Myers opposed on authority and tax concerns.
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Tress
Shington
Senate
House
Wilson
Martin
Lodge
Borah
Fidaho
Kenyon
Town
Repubicans
Myers
Montana
Congress
War Starts Again If Armistice Unsigned
Paris dispatch reports Marshal Foch would immediately break off the armistice with Germany if its terms are unmet. The Matin cites Foch as believing Germans may not exaggerate in threats. Allies claim Germany still holds the Rhine barrier, a key strategic line.
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Associated Press
Paris
Hayas
Foch
Germany
Martshel Foch
Nave
France
German ministers oppose new armistice terms
Berlin reports that German government chiefs, notably commerce and trade ministers, protest the acceptance of the latest armistice conditions. They warn the terms would mean organized preparations for mobilization and start a new crisis for Germany. The Associated Press dispatch dated Friday January 17 details internal government resistance to the proposed terms.
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Berlin
Commerce
Germany
Three Naval Airmen Die As Seaplane Falls Near Pensacola
Three navy airmen were killed when a seaplane fell into Pensacola Bay near Pensacola. Ensign A. P. D. Troneywell of Geneva New York, John Wigmore of Los Angeles California, and James J. Gray of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania died. All bodies were recovered.
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KE Associated Press
Pensacola
Pla
Navy
Pensacola Bay
A. PD. Troneywell
Geneva
John Wigmore
Los Angeles
Cal
James J. Gray
Pittsburg
Idie Defenders to Go Into Shipyards
New York officials through the welcome home troops committee announced plans to place 10,000 discharged soldiers sailors and marines in shipyards in this district. The effort aims to integrate veterans into wartime industry jobs and boost postwar employment.
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Associated Presew
York
Mlayer
Demobilization Ordered for Entire 1th Division at Camp Lewis
Tacoma Washington January 18 1919 demobilization of the entire 1th Division at Camp Lewis was authorized in orders received today. The action involves 10000 men after an earlier order nine weeks ago had set 8000 for demobilization.
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Associated Press
Tacoma
Wash
Camp Lewis
Grandmother of the Russian Revolution Arrives in Victoria
Catherine Tiresshkeya known as the Grandmother of the Russian Revolution arrives in Victoria aboard the Japan Pacific liner Kama Maru. She travels to Seattle then Washington, D.C. and Nashon. She asserts Russia will have a voice at the world peace conference and warns nations to face the difficult position of four temporarily disabled all.
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Axsociated Press
Victoria
I. C
Catherine Tiresshkeya
Wevolution
Ohent
Seattle
Washington, D.C
Naston
Maia
Russia
Europe
America
Asia
Hoover Officials Accused of Packers Pay Schemes
Witnesses alleged Packers discussed a Washington office to influence Congress with a voter mood index and contributions to campaigns. John Eversman and Meantime a letters used GOP stationery, while payments and press connections were linked to meat price manipulation and benefits to middlemen.
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Associated Press
Washington
Juan
Francis J
Heney
Federal Trade Coummission HL
Senate Agriculture Committee Today
John Eversman
Republican Congressional Committee
Republican Committee
Eversman
Gronan
North Dakota
Commission
France
Maryland
Packers
Food Administration
Hoover
Poincare Opens Peace Session Reviews World Crusade
Assombased Press reports President Poincare opening the peace conference session in Paris praising allied forces for defending the capital and warning against autocratic foes. He commends France’s sacrifice and the nations’ duty to craft a just peace while condemning the imperial plot to dominate Europe. Continued on page.
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Poincare
Paris
France
Paris Peace Conference Opens With Wilson Proposal
President Wilson addresses the opening session and proposes Georges Clemenceau as permanent chairman, praising France for its suffering and leadership. The speech frames Clemenceau as a logical choice to preside, noting Paris as the conference venue and hinting at extended discussion to come.
Think Bonner Blaze Was Not Incendiary
Missoula January 18 State Fire Marshal Robert Mentha announced after a thorough inquiry into the Bonner fire that caused fifty thousand dollars damage to the Anaconda Copper Mining company lumber department the blaze was not incendiary though the origin remains a mystery State Auditor George Horter aided in the investigation
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Associated Vess
Missoula
Robert Mentha
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Bonner
George Horter
Wrecked Tug Troquais Fails to Find Castalia
The tug Troquais, searching for the Castalia wreck off the Scotian coast, reported by wireless that the Castalia could not be found and is believed to have gone down.
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York
Troquais
Castalia
Va Scotta East
Secret nightly caucus claims target Montana lawmakers
The Montana Non Partisan alleges sixteen house members and two senators meet nightly in Helena to decide legislation with A C Townley and Dewey C Dorman. The Independent reports these claims are contested by the named officials who deny involvement, urging Montanans to scrutinize such allegations.
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A.C. Townley
League
Dewey C. Dorman
Minot
N. D
House of Representatives
Senate
Pittsburg
Helena
Townley
Dorman
Montana
John McKay
Sanders County
J. W. Anderson
Richland County
James Griffin
Blaine
E. M. Naynor
Dawson
J. H. McAfee
Flathead
M. W. Penwell
Gallatin
Jasper Haaland
Hill
James Hunter
Musselshell
Dudley Jones
Phillips
J. Earl Jones
Richland
W. F. Dunn
Silver Bow
G. C. Arnold
James Mead
M. Sekman
Valley
E. T. Eaton
Yellowstone
Independent
McKay
Sanders
Anderson
Pittsburi
Montanan
Gilfillen
Blaine County
Peace Conference Opens with Clemenceau as Chairman
Paris January 18 The peace congress opened with Georges Clemenceau named permanent chairman. President Poincare welcomed delegates, and speeches by Wilson Lloyd George and Sonnino expressed hope for amicable understanding. Clemenceau outlined focus on war responsibility crimes and international labor, with league of nations leading next fall’s program. Delegations seated by region filled the great Salle de la Paix as 72 seats were arranged for the opening session.
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Paris
Associated Press
Salle de la Paix
Georges Clemenceau
Raymond Poincare
Wilson
Lloyd-George
Baron Sonnino
Poincare
M. Clemenceau
League of Nations
MM. Clemenceau
Two Vessels in Peril One is Army Transport
A report from Halifax notes the reach liner Roulimbeau carrying American troops had not reached Halifax by 6 pm after stopping there due to bad weather and fuel. No word yet from the steamer Victoria. An Admiral Watson transmission from Queen Charlotte Sound says a crankshaft break halted progress but later wireless indicates repairs and voyage toward Alert May with escort from Valdez.
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Asso
Halifax
Hoboken
Queen Charlotte Sound
Valdez
Starving Workmen Parade Petrograd Sparks Riot Suppression
A London Associated Frets report from January notes starving workmen parading Petrograd streets. Troops from China and Korea reportedly suppressed the unrest, welcomed by Bolsheviks as pioneers of the Oriental Internationale.
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Associated Frets
London
Petrograd
China
Korea
Job Drive Aims Across States For 91st Division Posts
Lawrence Wood, federal director for Washington of the United States employment service, reports plans for a job drive across Washington Oregon Montana Idaho Wyoming and other states to fill positions for the 91st division.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Lawrence Wood
United States Employment Service
Mitau in Hands of Russ Peers?
London Jan 18 dispatch says Mitau, capital of Courland, has been occupied by Bolsheviki after German retreat. German forces, forced to withdraw behind heavy gun defences and supplies, left Mitau burning as center town houses were destroyed.
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Ly Associated Priss
London
Itau
Courlant
Bolsheviki
Mitau
Swindlehurst Trial Set for February 19
Livingston January 18 Associated Press states Judge A P Stark set February 19 for the murder in the first degree trial of Joseph E Swindlehurst postmaster of Livingston charged after the December 23 death of O M Harvey local attorney and chairman of the Republican state central committee Harvey died after a fist fight with Swindlehurst on Callender street in this city
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Associated Press
Livingston
A. P. Stark
Joseph E. Swindlehurst
O. M. Harvey
Republican State Central Committee
Harvey
Callenleer Street
Health of the Arch-Fiend Is Breaking Under Strain
Amerongen Holland Tuesday Jan 1 William Trohenzollern's abscess, worsened by constant worry, makes him appear 15 years older than when he left Germany. Guards around the castle stay vigilant amid renewed rumors of a kidnap attempt on the ex-emperor. He has become a heavy tobacco and cigarette consumer, signaling deteriorating health.
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