League of Nations born without US participation in Paris
Paris January 17 The League of Nations formed in a solemn inaugural meeting at the French foreign office without United States representation. Leon Bourgeois elected permanent president as Britain Italy and Brazil pledge support while Americans watch. The council outlines immediate tasks under the Versailles treaty and calls for an assembly of all states within two months.
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Persia
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Wilson
Washington
Lloyd George
Edward Grey
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Sir Edward
Gey
Carson
Curzan
Curzon
Bourgéoisa
Signor Ferraris
Italy
Scudola
Russia
Saar Commission
London
Gaston da Cunha
Saat
Brazil
Go West Prohibition Curfew Delays Arrive in Cities
A scrambled New York item notes that go west greetings mark the start of a prohibition curfew. Hynor will be available in western cities after the curfew rings, with Chicago set an hour later and San Francisco three hours after New York.
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Broadway
Hynor
Chicago
San Francisco
Russia to Look Over Shipment
Helsinki desk reports Russia will examine radical agitators deported from America before permit of entry. Soviet officials say Russia will not act as a dumping ground for agitators. Finland holds custody of the party and may use prominent members to seek prisoner exchanges with soviet Russia. The Buford's destination is unclear and the group has crossed the Finnish border.
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Russia
Associated Press
M. Klishke
Dorpat
Klishe
M. Bendorff
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Ark” Buford
Finland
Bolshevists
Buford
Hango
Berlin Quiet After Big Break Amid Protests
Berlin quiets after a day of protest as labor leaders failed to provoke a general strike. Several shops in radical-dominated areas closed, but downtown crowds stayed away. In Haven Germany clashes kill and wound in Lusburg Steck and nearby mining towns with 20 000 miners on strike. Dusseldorf region declares strict state of siege. troops intervene at Frankfurt to enforce ban on independent socialist demonstration.
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Steck
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Prankfort
Senate puts U. K. on water power measure
Washington reports the Senate approved the water power bill 62 to 18 after reconsidering a previous version. The measure goes to conference to resolve differences with the House, with final enactment expected within a few days. The bill would limit government oversight on development projects to 25 cents per horsepower.
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Open Letter Opposes Return of American War Dead
The American Field of Honor Association released an open letter to the next of kin of American dead in France arguing against wholesale repatriation. It urges a centralized American Field of Honor in France with departments for observances, preserving comradeship and the memory of the fallen while honoring their sacrifice.
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Rehnashee
France
Berreary Meher
America
Hishop Brent
Fife
Both parties seek to lower expenses in Congress
Washington January 1 Republican and Democratic leaders push to claim credit for cutting government costs. Republicans aim to reduce annual outlays to pre war levels of 1.25 billion and promise a savings pledge if returned. Democrats cite a 1 billion wheat fund unwinding next June. Mondell says tax cuts depend on spending cuts and lower prices follow.
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Representative Mess
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
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United States Gran Corporation
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House Passes Heaviest Post Office Bill to Date
Washington June 16 The House approved the largest post office appropriation ever, $460,977,868 for 2021 maintenance. The bill rose from $391,715,875 with $76,789,900 added for salary increases. Airplane mail funds were struck, signaling end of that service under current appropriations. The Senate action or later House reconsideration could alter this. The post office sought $850,000 to continue service and $3,000,000 for new Darwin. One hundred forty Standing Rock Indian youths joined the American Legion post.
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Jun
House
Monde
Senate
Hous
Tost
Iowa Supreme Court Hands Down Decisions
Iowa Supreme Court hands down decisions including consolidation of cases and a Washington county matter. The report notes a decision involving a child care case and transfer of a group of Austrian refugees to Trieste for care and possible adaptation.
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Dew Moines
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Anderson, Adualiatrator Ve
Chicago
Jack Island & Luciflo Railway Company
Opfellant
Washington County
Senate panel backs bill to settle ship claims
Washington June 18 favorable report on the bill authorising the shipping board to settle the claims of wooden shipbuilders arising from cancelled contracts was ordered today by the Senate commerce committee.
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Washington
Jun
Shipping Board
Senate Commerce Communitie
Bell Steel Stock Offered To Employees
Judge Elbert H. Gary of the United States Steel Corp announced that the company will offer employees 40,000 shares of the common stock. The decision was disclosed today in New York signals.
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Elbert IL Gary
United States
Bicel Corporation
Gary
Meddling blamed for Mexican trouble at hearing
In Ban Antonio Texas with January 17, testimony before the Fall subcommittee tied the United States government meddling to unrest in Mexico. Witnesses Dr. W Warner and G Poorbaugh argued bands loyal to Huerta or ventures tied to Vera Cruz incited violence against Americans, claiming U S actions helped stir raids and banditry amid Huerta's fall.
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Mexico
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G. Poorbaugh
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Vera Crux
Wilson
Vera Cruz
Tamalimis
Poorbaugh
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Noted Composer Reginald DeKoven Dies in Chicago
Chicago Jan 17 Reginald DeKoven American composer and conductor died here early today of apoplexy He studied at Oxford and in Stuttgart Florence Paris and Vienna He served as musical critic for New York publications and founded the Washington Symphony Orchestra He was a prolific writer of operas songs and orchestral works born in Middletown Connecticut April 5 1830.
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Chicago
Reginald DeKoven
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Oxford
Stuttgart
Florence
Paris
Vienna
New York
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Hip von Winkle
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Robert OG. McGann
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Bandit Capture Ties to Jenkins Abduction in Mexico City
Mexico City dispatch reports Carlino Mendez a Cordoba bandit leader captured after abducting American consul agent William C Jenkins at Puebla. Mexican authorities say Meridex holds evidence linking Jenkins to collusion with the bandits and that arrests are underway.
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Jam
Carlino Mendez
Cordoba
William C. Jenkins
Puebla
Meridex
Jenkins
Italian Strike Off Averted as Railway Workers Accept Offer
London reports the threatened Italian railway strike has been averted as workers accept the government's offer. Official views say the action is cancelled and no disruption is expected.
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London
Italy
Omer
Lt Wan Wald
Clemenceau Loses in French Presidential Caucus Fight
Paris reports a sweeping caucus defeat for Premier Georges Clemenceau as Paul Deschanel leads in a joint senate and chamber vote. Deschanel received 405 votes while Clemenceau trailed with 189, with others few backing alternate candidates.
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Georges Clemenceau
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M. Clemenceau
Polveare
Cmy
France
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Genntorme
iChomenocdu
Thia
Vince
Herore
Charber of Deputies
Charles
Jon“woutly
Sunmuter
Leonnart
St Bourgeois
Marshal Movh
President Moinenie
Delegation Demands Longer Government Control
Tribune Bureau reports labor leaders and Triple Alliance supporters from Washington and Workington arrived to press for a two year extension of government operation of mail rounds. The delegation met with House members and senators to back a plan extending governance, opposing a ten year or longer period.
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goveRenor
Clemenceau Declares Candidacy in France Election
Puri reports Clemenceau today formally announced his candidacy for president of Prange with Paul Iyechunel as sole opponent. The election is set for Versailles tomorrow as President Poingare and Senate head Laon Hourgeoiis will not run. Premier Clemenceau indicated no cabinet reshuffle following the announcement.
Pershing Arrives in Ogden Amid Rain and Storm
General Pershing and his party reached Ogden by morning as rain fell and a noon storm gathered. A crowd had gathered in the park to greet him despite the inclement weather, and he delivered an address to the attendees.
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Ulan
Jamii
Cleneral Pershing
Elineen
Oathom
Europe Likely to Take Stand Against Reds
London reports a Paris conference among Premier Lloyd George Winston Churchill and other leaders to decide defensive action against Bolshevik aggression. Britain seeks Persian stance in event of invasion while noting bolshevist advances from the Crimea toward Persia and Afghanistan and the potential threat to India. reports detail Red advances across Siberia, near Irkutsk and Mongolian frontiers, with emphasis on strategic rail routes and regional alliances.
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Lioyd- George
Winston Spencer Churchill
Wir Minster
Walter Hime Long
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Baron Pheatey
Henry Wilson
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Munsey Two Papers Boost Wool Influence
Washington dispatch reports Frank A. Munsey plans to use two papers to sway Wood and Leonard Wool, potentially shaping New York influence. The move is described as politically significant, with reactions noting increased impact on derogat ion and public sentiment.
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the Tribune
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Leonard Wool
Abe
New York Assembly Prepares to Combat Socialists
In Albany the New York Assembly readiness to fight socialist members is outlined as attorney general evidence. Three tons of literature and documents are being sent to Albany as proof. A separate California case awards exemplary and punitive damages over a disputed word usage in a libel suit.
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Sovliliot Assembly
Albany
Admiral Sims Urges End to Naval Decorations Debate
Washington, Jan. 17. Admiral William Sims told a Senate sub committee that abolishing naval decorations would be preferable, arguing traditions were violated by revised recommendations. He blamed no personal pique, but said commanding officers should recognize heroism locally. Sims noted only 14 of 203 staff officers were recommended for awards and described wartime transport duties managed by London staff.
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Willum S. Sims
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Naval Affairs
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Sims
Daniels
Sime
Bagley
Jacob Jones
Sits
London
Hayti Bandits Court Trouble At Port au Prince Clash
Washington reports two American marines wounded as 300 armed bandits attacked Port Au Prince Haiti. Marines and local gendarmes repelled the assault in three columns with over half the attackers killed wounded or captured. Private L Coombs severely wounded and Private F A L AleLaughlin lightly hurt. Colonel Russell says revolutionary elements tried to join the attack. fate of attackers should deter further assaults.
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Washington
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Daniels
Russell
L. Coombs
Fo A L. AleLaughlin
Smoot and Hitchcock differ on the results
Washington observers debated the impact of recent college student and faculty voting on peace treaty opinions. Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska argued for stronger sentiment against immediate ratification with reservations while Senator Smoot of Utah countered that the results favored a cautious approach. The exchange highlighted partisan divides over the treaty timing and terms as a political test loomed.
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Washington
Fces
Senate
Senatoe Hitchcack
Nebraskia
Iiniervertion Teicher
Tuna
Coontz Plans Bigger Fleet Amid Troop Build Up
Report on naval expansion outlines Woeltingten and committee actions led by Adiotirad Voonts chief of operations. Based on work conditions, monetization and development are cited, with an initial estimate of 570 million dollars for fleet growth and 19 million in 1930 investments.
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Woeltingten
Jan Io
Adiotirad Voonts
Prapocdnty
Embargo on Corn Tightened Across Border Trade
An embargo on corn imports from abroad into the United States began today under federal orders. Traders along the Rio Grande were barred from moving corn into U S markets. The embargo itself was issued by Washington authorities but details of public notice were not released.
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