German Government Readies to Foil Monarchist Coup
Berlin reports heavy patrols and barricades around the government building as troops block streets overnight. Rumors claim monarchists planned uprising on former Emperor William birthday. Gustave Noske mobilized forces while officials deny insurrection plans. Attacks on independent Socialists and Radicals were alleged as initial coup steps.
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Berlin
Mof
William
Gustave Noske
Defence
Mathias Erzberger
First Annual Dinner Honors Fiat Battalion Veterans
Members of the 1737h Battalion mingled at the Cosmopolitan Hotel for the first annual supper commemorating the Fiat battalion formation. Officers and men recalled war experiences through music and humor as Lieut Alan McGregor chaired the evening, describing memories and shared memories of France and home.
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Cosmopolitan Hotel
Fiat
France
Alan McGregor
Batman
Jury to be chosen in Winnipeg strike leaders trial
Winnipeg January 27 Canadian Press after six court days of motions the trial of seven accused strike leaders nears jury selection. Crown motions to sever and panel issues dominate as defense and judge clash over witnesses and panel handling during adjournment.
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Winnipeg
A. J. Andrews
K.C
J. Pynigerd
McMurray
Vita
Pyniger
McMurray Immediate
Wm. Ivens
Waleh
John Queen
Ivens
Andrews
Germany names Solf envoy as ties with Japan deepen
Washington reports Germany has appointed Dr. Wilhelm Solf as chargé d affaires and future ambassador to Tokyo. The move is viewed as signaling a closer German policy with Japan under the revived German Republic relations.
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Washington
Germany
Wilhelm Solf
Tokio
Japan
Attempt on Lord French in Ireland Captured by Scene
A recent attack near Ashtown Ireland aimed at Lord French is shown in photos. A soldier points to a bullet hole in the vice regal car while a tree served as the assassin’s observation point and a ladder is visible. An eye witness recalls the events.
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Lord French
Ashtown
Ireland
Bellow
Ice bridge forms across river near Quebec
Quebec January 27 report a solid ice bridge spanning the river from Pointe Platon to the north and south shores near Quebec. After over ten days of cold with temperatures around 22 below, the ice is expected to thicken to a continuous bridge toward Platon and Montreal, something not seen since 1898.
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Quebec
Pointe Platon
Platon
Montreal
German Prisoners Repatriation Gains Momentum
Paris January 27 Repatriation of German prisoners of war has begun and is moving quickly with trains leaving Valenciennes Cambrai Toulon Verdun and other points Additional trains are planned from Soissons and Laon Two ships at Havre will carry about 1100 prisoners and two more ships will transport 50 officers and 700 men Berlin comments on repairs are favorable.
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Paris
Valenciennes
Cambraia
Toulon
Verdun
Soissons
Laon
Havre
Berlin
Proclamation Lifts Galway Public Meeting Restrictions
A proclamation in Clonmel Ireland withdraws four month old bans on meetings fairs and markets in public places across southern and northern Galway. A warning is issued that restrictions may be reimposed if necessary.
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Clonmel
Ireland
Galway
Holland May Get Mandate for Armenia
Paris dispatch reports that if the United States refuses the Armenian mandate, Holland may receive it. The Matin cites rumors from The Hague as the source for the speculation.
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Holland
Armenia
Paris
United States
Hague
Matin
Schumann-Heink Improving After Pneumonia Attack
San Diego Jan 26 Mme Ernestine Schumann Heink, famed soprano, who recently arrived here with a slight pneumonia attack, was reported by her physician to be on the way to recovery yesterday awaiting further improvement.
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San Diego
Cal
Ernestine Schumann-Heink
Prominent speakers at Medicine Hat district convention
Prominent speakers will address the Medicine Hat district convention linked to the inter church Forward Movement at Fifth Ave. Methodist church this Thursday. The program includes intercession led by Rev. Thos. Wilson, an address by Dr. A. C. McRae of Western Canada College, Calgary, a talk on foreign aspects of the appeal, a discussion led by Capt. Robert Pearson, devotional exercises by Rev. EF. A. Davis, and addresses by Premier Charles Stewart of Edmonton and other clergy including Rev. W. B. Caswell and Rev. T. B. RR. Westgate.
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Medicine Hat
Forward Movement
Fifth Ave
Thos. Wilson
A. C. McRae
Western Canada College
Calgary
D. A. Gunn
India
Robert Pearson
Premer Charles Stewert
Didmonton
W. B. Caswell
Toronto
T. B. RR
Westgate
D.D
German East Africa
Judgment award in OSS Ross rifle case in Quebec
Hon Justice Na rien awarded damages of 11000 to C O lunstall of Geraldine Montana and 10000 to C A Horey of Texas against Sir Charles Ross head of Ross Rifle Co for injuries from the Ross rifle. Judge Dorien noted a defect in the rifle undetectable by experts. Morey’s claim was cut from 20000 to 10009.
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Quebec
Justice Narien
C. O. Lunstall
Geraldine
Montana
C. A. Horey
Texas
Sir Charles Ross
Ross Rifle Co
Ross
Dorien
Morey
Detroit Hofman hotel fire destroys structure
About one hundred guests were driven from the Hofman hotel in Detroit when a fire today destroyed the building. Police believe no one was trapped and two women suffered slight injuries. Property loss is estimated at $200,000.
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Detroit
Hofman
Poor coal blamed for engine stall in Corbeil wreck
Inquest in North Bay on the Corbeil train wreck resumes with fireman Gleason and conductor Oscar England as chief witnesses. Coroner Campbell and Crown attorney McKee conduct the hearing. Yesterday the primary cause blamed was poor coal, with Alexander noting steam pressure issues from inferior fuel.
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North Bay
Ont
Corbeil
Gleason
Oscar England
Campbell
McKee
J. S. Alexander
Soviet Officials Move After Plague Outbreak
Stockholm reports Soviet government members left Moscow after a renewed plague outbreak and traveled to Tver on the Upper Volga based on advices received.
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Stockholm
Moscow
Tver
Upper Volga
One Big Union Convention Debates Western Unity
Delegates at the One Big Union convention in Winnipeg argue that Western groups must solidify to counter attacks from international bodies while Eastern reps warn that poor district organization could undermine the entire movement. Discussions focus on defense aid, release of R. O. B. Russell, and union labeling rules.
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Winnipeg
Canada
R. OB. Russell
R. OB. Russell, the Convicted Strike Leader; Forbidding One Big Union Fitzors
One Big
One Big Union
Ex-Emperor Refuses Return to Germany
Mayence reports a letter from former emperor William and Count Hohenzollern stating the exile does not want to return home. He fears his return would split German factions and oppose his restoration.
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Mayence
William
Count Hohenzollern
Germany
Russian Ambassadoress to Italy Named in Socialist Move
Rome January 27 A socialist member of the Chamber of Deputies informed the directorate of the socialist party that the Soviet republic in Russia would send to Italy Angelicia Balbanoff as ambassadoreess. She is well known here for her revolutionary propaganda.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Socialist Party
Russia
Italy
Angelicia Balbanoff
School Board and Teachers Near Salary Settlement Wednesday
The school board and Teachers' Alliance plan a final conference Wednesday night to present a negotiated salary schedule. Supt. Hay urged attention to playground equipment, reading materials, music supervision, and potential manual training with costs ranging from 100 to 4,600 dollars. Elm Street pupils will receive hot lunches, and Alexandra School will remove scattered iron on the yard.
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Elm St
Teachers’ Alliance
Mntter
Supt
Hay
Kitchener
Riverside
Elizabeth St
Alexandra
Elm Street School
Smith
Worst Sleet Storm Paralyzes New York Transportation
A severe sleet storm in New York crippled transportation with electric trains and trolley services hours late. Streets became a glare of ice and thousands were tardy for work. Weather experts called it the worst since 1902.
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New York
Jugo Slavs Accept Allied Ultimatum on Adriatic Settlement
Belgrade reports the Jugo Slavs government has decided to accept the allied ultimatum regarding the Adriatic controversy, according to a Belgrade dispatch dated January 27.
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Berne
Belgrade
Adriatic
Majority of prisoners of war perish in Siberia
Geneva reports nearly 375000 of 500000 Austro-Hungarian POWs captured by Russians have died in Siberia from smallpox and typhus. The rest survive only thanks to British, Japanese, and American doctors stationed along the Trans-Siberian Railway east of Lake Baikal, with Chinese physicians aiding amid Bolshevik advances.
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Geneva
Siberia
Vladivostok
International Red Cross
Lake Baikal
Congress to Loan 130 Million for Food Relief
President Wilson plans to ask Congress to authorize a 150 million dollar loan to Austria Poland Armenia and other European nations for food relief as requested by Secretary Glass. The president has shown deep interest and will likely address Congress in the coming days.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Austria
Poland
Armenia
Glass
White House
Hungarian envoy to Paris to deliver rejection on peace treaty
Count Albert Apponyi head of the Hungarian peace delegation will travel to Paris midweek to hand the Entente Hungary's firm refusal to sign the current peace treaty in its form. The notice comes via a wireless dispatch from Berlin.
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Albert Appony
Paris
Hungary
Berlin
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