Packers Tried to Stop Probe in 1916 Swift & Co Files
Documents from Swift & Co. files read in FTC inquiry show packers pressured to influence investigation. Letter by F Swift seeks help to counteract scrutiny and protect business, with senators named among Swift stockholders. Records cite calls to divert attention and push government to supply data favorable to the industry.
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Washington
Swift & Co
Federal Trade Commission
Wadeworth
New York
Francie J. Henegenti
F. Swift
J. MM. Chaplin
D. White
G. F. Swift, Jr
Pachera
Pecr
Ani
Doolittle
Konsan
Benator York
Co. Medenen
Congress
TL. F. Bwitt
Heney
Lagater
President Wilson Cancels All Afternoon Engagements
President Wilson calls off all engagements for the afternoon including the cabinet meeting and remains at the White House. There are no outward signs of whether the international situation or attacks in Congress command his attention. He has a slight cold.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Congress
Dent
Bitter fighting near Lens city front in Jan report
An official statement reports a bitter engagement progressing this afternoon between El Capple and the river near Lens, continuing into the evening. The conflict appears localized to the neighborhood around Jan. 35, with no immediate end in sight.
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Lens
Herlin
el Capple
Portuguese Troops Land in France Reported
Report says Portuguese forces have landed in France with Allied units as the war effort expands, though details remain scarce. The development signals an intensified coordinated push following recent offensives in the region.
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France
Germany Will Discuss Alsace Lor raine and Frontiers in Peace Talks
Count Von Hertling told the Reichstag committee that Germany would not surrender Alsace Lorraine but would discuss the question of northern France only with France He said evacuation of Russian territory concerns Stresia and central powers and that Germanys terms largely align with Wilson's four points on secret diplomacy free press equal trade and armament reduction He urged new peace proposals and indicated Poland and the Balkans would be settled by Germany and Austria Hungary with talks on a league of peace after other issues are resolved.
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Arabia
Amsterdam
Lloyd George to Meet Irish Leaders in Cabinet Talks
London Jan 26 Premier Lloyd George invited leading members of the Irish convention to confer with the cabinet. An official communication stated the premier and his colleagues would gladly meet representatives from various factions before the convention decides on disputed issues. Sir Horace Plunkett was authorized to arrange the conference at the earliest date and summon the convention thereafter.
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London
Livyi George
Horace Plunkett
Germany seeks peace terms in new Brest Litovsk talks
The German chancellor Count von Hertling urged steadfastness as he addressed the Reichstag and discussed Wilsons plan for free sea navigation and territorial rearrangements. He noted Germany would defend its interests and avoid secret diplomacy while eyeing separate talks with Russia and favorable outcomes from Ukraine discussions.
Seek Rate Rise Proposed For Delta and Mississippi Lines
Washington dispatch reports railroads filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission an application seeking increases in class rates from 10 to 60 points. The changes would affect points along the Mississippi and Missouri river regions both north and south of the city.
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Washington, D. C
Minphis
Mississipsi
Missouri River
Nouth
Cuilroada
War Briefs Say Central Powers Offer No Real Peace Move
Washington reports that short cabled outlines of speeches by German and Austrian premiers yield no substantial progress toward universal peace. Czernin’s renunciation of Russia s empire claims is noted but not seen as sacrifices. Poland appears as a German Austrian puppet state.
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Washington
Count Caerrin
Wilson
Fremier Lloyd George
Cound Czernin
Russia
Germany
Ukraine
Austria
Poland
No Arrests In Rempfer Case Sparks Mitchell Debate
The Mitchell scene across South Dakota centers on the Rempfer episode with local socialists denying he led the convention disruption. authorities report no warrants issued, while Parkston figures seek action and Governor Norbeck has no new information.
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Mitchell
South Dakota
William Tempfer
Parkston
Youth Dakota
People's Council For Democracy
Pen
Norbeck
Hempfer
Christian Hempfer
Chad “Mone
Vnrevied
Tos
David Wipf
Perkston
Ierre
Reimpter
Tim
Rempfer
Sim
Dortrine
Atolos
Penny papers to raise price in Greater New York
The one cent daily papers in Greater New York will charge two cents from Saturday morning. The Evening Post, which is presently three cents, will reduce its price to two cents starting tomorrow.
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New York
Greater New York
The
Evening Post
Woman Convict Betsy Smith Seeks Pardon in Des Moines
Betsy Smith, serving a life sentence for the 1894 murder of her husband Michael Smith, has had her sentence commuted by Governor Harding and now pursues a pardon. The 25 year case drew sensational coverage as a second trial followed reversal by the supreme court, with a daughter’s later suicide and attempts to assign blame to an aunt.
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Des Moines
Betsy Smith
Anamow
Michael Smith
Harding
Ammona
Supreme
Binith
Kilen Beoville
Artillery Actions Reported on Maisons and Avecourt Fronts
War office bulletin notes spirited artillery actions in the Maisons area and along a sector of the Avecourt front. On the Eastern front dated January 23 there is nothing important to report.
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Maisons and
Avecourt
Japan Eyes Russia With Deep Concern
Tokio reports Premier Terauchi warned that Japan bears responsibility for regional peace and would take proper measures if peace is endangered. He cited unrest in Russia for Central Asia concerns and urged Russia to resolve its internal disorders quickly to avoid prolonged conflict.
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Tokio
Jone
Japan
Teraueh
Russia
Mest Asia
Huseta
Disturbers to be Driven Out from Union Membership
Delegates at the miners convention adopt a resolution expelling members of the United Mine Workers of America who hold membership in any labor body not affiliated with the American Federation of Labor. The action targets those in Indianapolis January 26.
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Indianapolio
Ll. W. W
United Mine Workers of America
LW. W
Miner
American Federation of Labor
Political movement seen as McCormick dinner invites prominent Republicans
Washington January 26 1907 a political spark arises as Representative McCormick invites sixty House Republicans to a dinner with Colonel Roosevelt as guest of honor Old Guard leaders McKinley Cannon and others attend while progressive Republicans and Sewell of Des Moines are among those invited.
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Representative McCormick
Hiinels
Roosevelt
Dee Cannon
McKinley
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Old Guard
Representative Sewell
Des Moines
Protest over Port of London closure sparks city meeting
A deputation from Lomdon commoners argues against closing the port to merchant ships. The protest arises as merchants fear disruption to trade. officials plan talks with the shipping controller.
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Port OF
London
Lomdon
Farmers Alliance backs eight hour day in Colorado convention
The Colorado Farmers Educational Cooperative Union voted an eight hour day for farm laborers farmers wives and farmers themselves at its convention in Senver. The measure awaits local adoption and enforcement by members to apply the schedule statewide.
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Senver
Colo. Jay
Colorado Farmers Educational Cooperative Union
Jones
Secretary Baker to Speak on War Conduct to Congress
Secretary Baker requests opportunity to brief Congress and the country on war conduct and achievements. He notes officers soldiers and business leaders aiding the effort and says a formal statement will be delivered next week to both Senate and House. The administration aims to clarify the war’s progress and decisions.
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Pi Hoor
Chamberlain
Congress
Mar
Hheer
Maker
War Department
Washington
America
Renate
Ilina
Chanberain
House
Jones
Dent
Holme
Ahemberain
Iishers
Cominfites
Ile Todays
Riots Reported in Berlin Amid Dispatches from Amsterdam
Dispatches received today describe big riots in Berlin with reports of crowds marching through streets demanding space. Berlin newspapers Thursday were not perceived locally as usual, signaling unusual coverage or disruption.
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Amsterdam
Seere
Merlin Waa
Moe
Berlin
Forbes Names New Advisor to Reserve Board
Washington January 26 Forbes announces Allmy W Forbes of New York bond firm Marrs Forbes appointed chair of a three member advisory board to aid the Federal Reserve Board in reviewing applications for approval of security issues.
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Washington
Allmy Wh Forbes
New York
Marrs
Forbes
Federal Reserve Board
Stettinius Named Army Supplies Surveyor General
Edward K Stettinius of New York was appointed surveyor general of all army purchases to coordinate procurement across five army bureaus including ordinance, quartermaster, signal, engineer and medical. He will head production and align purchases with a comprehensive war program and bring complete authority to the role.
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Washington, DC
Edward KR. Bictlinius
New York
Edward K Stettinus
New
Vic
Stettinius Bas Eon
Europe
United States
Srettinius
Washington
Stettinida
War Department
Trunitions Ministry
Benate
Daker
Bretlinius
Great Britain
J. P. Morgan & Co
Brettinius
More Negro Troops Face Court Martial
In San Antonio on January 26, twenty more African American soldiers will stand court martial in connection with the Houston riot of August 23, 1917. The investigation found 16 Twenty-fourth United States Infantry men who fired into Houston, prompting the new military proceedings.
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San Antonio
Tex
Houston
Twenty-fourth United States Infantry
Two German Warships Sunk by Own Mines
Copenhagen reports that German destroyers A-72 and A-79 were sunk by mines of German origin on Sunday. Seventeen survivors from A-79 endured four days at sea.
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Copenhagen
Theae Mavivors
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