German leaders named for surrender by Allies
Paris report lists former Crown Prince Rupprecht and senior German commanders as surrender targets for violation of the laws of war. Basle notes German government may resign if Allied insistence on delivery is enforced. London reports a counsellors’ committee will set the war’s end date amid costly legal proceedings.
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London
Unknown Mexican Soldier Found In Fumigation Shed
A car loaded with merchandise from Nuevo Laredo was fumigated on the American side. The sealed shed killed an unidentified Mexican soldier who had deserted the army. Justice Slaughter held an inquest and ruled accidental death.
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Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Carranza Army
Rio Grande
Asylum Employees Delay Salaries as Board Fight Rages
Austin January 31. Employees at the Southwestern Insane Asylum face unpaid wages as a injunction blocks the board of control from taking over. The attorney general has filed suit to speed a constitutional decision on the board of control act and restore order.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Southwestern Insane Asylum
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Board of Control
Husbands Worth Five Thousand Dollars in Gypsy Tribe
A Des Moines attorney records a separation contract where a wife claims her husband costs $5,000 and wills him to her. A third party woman pursues the husband, but the wife says she bought him years ago and agrees to the divorce requirement before remarriage. The couple leaves together after the agreement is signed.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Seven Burned to Death as Fire Destroys Carnegie Plant Housing
In Clairton near Pittsburgh, seven workers at Carnegie Steel Co. perished when a high wind drove a blaze through fifteen temporary employee residences and an office building. Dozens fled in scant clothing as the fire consumed the structures early today.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Carnegie Steel Co
Clairton
Treasure in mountains near Brownsville report says
American mining men claim vast silver and gold treasures stolen by bandits lie buried in Mexico. Rumors say funds are hidden in Chihuahua and Durango mountains and rival Cortes era riches, with sites also in San Luis Potosi and Zacatecas.
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Brownsville
Texas
Chihuahua
Mexico
Durango
San Luis Potosi
Zacatecas
Republic
Francisco Villa
Cortez
Sinn Fein Leaders Arrested in Large Dublin Roundup
In Dublin on January 31, a broad arrest sweep detained many Sinn Fein leaders. Detainees were removed early morning to an undisclosed destination.
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Dublin
Sinn Fein
Cleveland Tragedy: Husband Kills Wife and Baby Then Shoots Self
In Cleveland on January 31, Edith Bullman and her five month old daughter were shot dead. The husband, the children's father, is reported dying in a hospital with a bullet in his brain. Police believe he was deranged by influenza and killed his wife and child before turning the gun on himself.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Edith Bullman
Bullman
Public funerals banned amid influenza rise in Chicago
Chicago health authorities imposed a ban on public funerals and wakes due to a sharp rise in influenza and pneumonia deaths. Attendance is limited to ten persons, with children barred. city reports 1015 new influenza cases for the day.
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Associated Press
Chicago
I W W Indicted by Chicago Grand Jury in 1919 Reds Case
Chicago January 31 Indictments against 37 members of the I W W were returned by a special grand jury investigating radical activities. Lead figures include William D Haywood former secretary now at liberty under bond and Thomas Whitehead who succeeded Haywood. The indictments charge conspiracy to overthrow the government and advocating its overthrow by force.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William D. Haywood
Liberty
Leavenworth Prison
Bond
Thomas Whitehead
Haywood
Red Grand Jury
Communist Party
Communist Labor Party
Newark Boxing Show Set For Monday Night
Newark boxing fans will see four eight round bouts as the Sportsmen's Club presents the program postponed from last night. Main event features Willie Jackson versus Benny Walger with Jimmy Duffy vs Eddie Fitzsimmons, Al Roberts vs Gene Tunney, and Johnny Murray against Charlie Beecher in the supporting matches.
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Sportsmen's Club
Caddock-Stecher
New York
Willie Jackson
Benny Walger
Jimmy Duffy
Eddie Fitzsimmons
al Roberts
Gene Tunney
Johnny Murray
Charlie Beecher
Kansas City Auto Show Opens With Wide Range Exhibits
Kansas City January 31 The annual Kansas City Automobile Dealers Association show opens in Convention Hall tomorrow for a week. The event features a large and varied array of exhibits that is expected to surpass all previous local automotive shows.
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Kansas City, Mo
Kansas City Automobile Dealers’ Association
Laredo National Bank Financial Statement Summary
Statement from Laredo National Bank in Laredo Texas showing Loans and Discounts 1 876 717 70 United States Bonds 245 584 50 Other Bonds and Securities 54 027 70 Stock in Federal Reserve Bank 4 000 00 Cash and Exchange 649 475 30 Capital Stock Surplus Fund Undivided Profits net 12 286 35 Interest not collected 6 252 33 Total assets 2 809 056 53 Deposits 2 123 160 77 Other Liabilities 5 110 82 Circulation 200 000 00 Reserve for Taxes 20 000 00 Dividends payable January 1st 1920 0 0 Assistant Cashiers M W Brennan A Vidaurri J R Pasnacht
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United States
Federal Reserve Bank
U. S
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