U S Prohibition Wins Ratification Thirty-Eighth State
U S is declared bone dry as Nebraska joins Missouri and Wyoming to push the federal prohibition amendment past the required three quarters. Proponents claim the change takes effect July 1, 1919, while anti pro prohibition forces vow to contest actions in fifteen states with referendum laws. Labor leaders warn of 170000 New YorkJob losses and about 24 million a year in term losses.
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U. S. Becomes First World Power To Vote Dry
The United States became the first major power to ratify a federal prohibition amendment, Nebraska delivering the three fourths majority needed. Missouri and Wyoming followed, bringing thirty eight states approving the dry measure, with several states still unratified. The amendment would ban manufacture sale and import of intoxicating liquors within a year of ratification, though wartime measures may hasten prohibition. Continued on page night.
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Wine Growers to Test Dry Act in Courts
California wine growers through the California Grape Protective Association will test the wartime prohibition measure in court with Theodore A. Bell as counsel. A test case aims to determine the act's validity and a referendum vote, despite rulings in other states and the Attorney General’s stance that ratification is complete.
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I. W. W. Conspiracy Verdicts In California Trial
Forty six defendants in the I W W conspiracy case were found guilty in Sacramento United States District Court. They were charged with conspiring to wage a campaign of destruction to hinder the government’s war effort. Sentences will be imposed tomorrow by Judge Frank H. Rudkin. The trial featured a lengthy jury charge and references to I W W journals. Theodora Pollock, the sole woman defendant, was described as disloyal. Continued on page five.
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Decision Steps Aid Publishers Gave to Hearst
Publishers received guidance for Hearst decisions highlighting steps to aid editorial choices. Justice rules labeled American and Journal as not to be forced on Newsdealer, stressing concerns over coercive and un American influences in press practice.
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Reorganization of U S Army Postponed in Congress
The House Military Affairs Committee moved to postpone the War Department reorganization bill to the next session. A rider proposing continued existing army structure for one year gained support. Baker and General Mare stressed uncertainties and time constraints shaping the choice. The plan envisaged a regular army of 900,000 via three year voluntary enlistment, with control over all army branches retained by the chief of staff during wartime. Continued on page four.
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Draft of League Covenant Advances in Peace Talks
Paris reports that the draft of the League of Nations covenant has progressed beyond expectations after conferences among Lord Robert Cecil Secretary Lansing and Colonel How. The document, now called a covenant, includes thirteen articles and eight supplementary provisions and may be ready for Congress or committee when addressed.
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Woman Leader Luxemburg Murder Shocks Berlin Spar tacans
Berlin dispatches report Rosa Luxemburg murdered in Berlin as Spartacan leadership and mass arrests surge. A separate German assembly convened at Karlsruhe and ministers surrendered to the assembly, while Liebknecht was reportedly captured and taken to Hotel Eden amid sniper fire and street clashes. Authorities seize weapons, arrest hundreds, and cite ongoing disorder across the city.
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Montenegrins Rise Against Serbs and Appeal for Troops
Washington January 16 Montenegrin revolt grows after Serb occupation with about 20000 insurgents seizing towns as Serbian forces retreat a Montenegrin delegation asks Paris for Allied troops to restore order The Montenegrin government says the deposition of King Nicholas was illegitimate and Montenegro should be a regent at the peace conference per allied decision
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Russia Conference Debates Russian Envoy Status Early Session
Paris dispatch reports the supreme war council met at the Foreign Office. Officials outlined that Russia and press relations dominated the agenda with plans for joint information exchange and an early review of Russia. Leaders Wilson Lloyd George and Balfour discussed Russia amid ongoing conference diplomacy.
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