Hearst Man Guided Hylan In Attacks On the IRT
Secret grand jury minutes reveal Hearst New York American influence on Mayor Hylan and his transit attacks. Victor Watson of the paper appears to have shaped at least two public statements. The 33 000 word record shows Swann and the panel clashing over alleged conspiracy to force fares but finds no concrete proof of overshadowing crime or tied plots.
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Bylan
Wbway
Supreme Court
Weeks
Hylan
William Randolph Hearst
New York American
Victor Watson
Raymonds
Imball
Swann
Nto
District Attorney's Office
Jatin Wook
Wasson
Grand Jury
Edkyee
Almirate
Homer Hieansep
iBaby
Atieney
Yon
Arriving Liners Fight Seizure of In-Ship Wine
Protestors aboard two foreign liners, the Spanish Prines de Sutrastegul and Italian Regina d Italia, denounced U S wine seals in port New York, arguing American prohibition infringes their rights. Government agents boarded vessels to confiscate wine as officers and crew protested, demanding consulate action and embassy attention.
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Washington
Prines de Sutrastegul
Barcelona
Havana
A Cruz
New York
East River
Naples
Levant
United States
The New York World Backs Hoover for President
The New York World, an Administration ally, editorializes that Herbert C. Hoover is the best prepared and most capable to lead the United States after Woodrow Wilson. It urges support for Hoover across Democratic, Republican, or independent platforms, criticizing other candidates and praising Hoover’s experience and vision.
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Sallover
New York World
the World
Woodrow Wilsen
Dent
United States
Herbert C.hoover
Hoover
Mooger
American Woman Delivers Political Sermon at Mosque Steps
In Cairo at the Mosque of El Azhar an American speaker addressed a large crowd for about two hours on political topics. The speaker's name remains unknown as crowds listened intently while the article notes historical context of the mosque and its ancient teaching traditions.
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el- Anbar
Cairo
White Street
el Axbar
el Azhar
Gohan
Typewriter Theft Ring Seen In Yorkville Court
Archbishop Huyen's secretary reports a bait owner posing as a repair man arrested after twenty four victims accuse Nathan Gimon of stealing their typewriters. Gimon claimed to inspect machines at St Patrick's Cathedral rectory when a parish officer alerted police.
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Nathan Gimon
Darcy City
Yorkville
Gimton
Joseph Dineen
Huyen
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Shinet
Sims Denounces Navy Gag Rule at Army Dinner Ovation
Admiral William S. Sims strong voiced criticism of a policy gagging naval officers for twelve years. He praised officers who defend duty over personal welfare and defended wartime conduct, noting medals debate harms future generations. An audience rose in ovation as he thanked attendees and dismissed claims of insubordination.
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Army and Navy
Waldorf-Astonia
William S. Sims
Navy Department
Navy
Ile
Sampson-Schley
Nis
Newport
Admiral Sims
Bradle
Fiske
Ag Sims
Jake
Sims
Iis
Setary Daniels
Mein
United States Navy
Te Department
200000 to Fight Reds for Allies
London Jan Patch from Paris reports the Supreme Council may send 200000 forces to oppose the Bolsheviks in the Caucasus. A serious communist uprising is noted in Bessarabia and disturbances in Sofia. No official plan to dispatch troops to the Caucasus is announced, while Malta dispatches indicate naval ships may head to the Black Sea to safeguard British interests.
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Londyo Jan
Paris
Supreme Council
Caucasus
Bessarabia
Sofia
Malta
Black Sea
Nitti Calls Off All Overtures To Jugo-Slavs
PARIS July 20. Italian Premier Nitti declared he will withdraw Italy’s offer if the Jugo-Slavs do not accept terms by tonight and will press for pure and simple execution of the Treaty of London. Jugo-Slavs reply claimed concessions and internationalization under the league of nations for Fiume, Demilitarization of Adriatic islands, and Dalmatian rights under an international convention.
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Parie
Associated Press
Supreme Council
Siznor Nitti
Teuly
Italy
Nee
Great Britain
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Niki
League of Na- Gos
Fiume
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Oaly
Insia
Petagon
Adriatic
Lissa
Wilon Tan
Dalmatia
Jugo-Slavia
Jugo-Slav
France
Wallace
Hugh C. Wallace
Am Jiassador
Lloyd Givorge
Langer
Wilson
M. Clemencenu
Esteern
United States
Haly
Japan
Y Vietory
Treaty Fight Open as Senate Plan Lifts Hope
Washington dispatch reports a split over reservations to the peace treaty as mild reservationists weigh bringing the treaty to the Senate floor without a final agreement. Attitudes vary among Republicans and Democrats about proceeding, with leaders like Underwood calling for more time or a ten-member committee if needed.
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Tellvare
Washington
Senate
United States
British Empire
Shantung
King
Pew
Gues
Underwood
Wiould
Senutr Wack
Alabama
Committee of Ten
Sen Rtanda
Ledge
Germany's 1918 surrender offer revealed four days before revolution
Basel dispatch cites Otto Landsberg who says Germany's Cabinet under Prince Maximilian of Baden proposed to surrender to the Entente on November 5 1918, four days before the revolution, a plan kept hidden until peace was concluded.
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Basel
Maximilan of
Baden
Otto Landsberg
Cologne
Herr Landsberg
Germany
Four Die in Maiden Lane Fire Tragedy Crowd Watches Rescue
A five story Maiden Lane building fire claimed four lives and left two others severely injured. Victims include Benjamin Stambler and Harry Stambler, Emanuel Lambert, and J W Girdansky. Firemen, including Charles Holmes, Thomas Daly and William Bush, were hurt lightly. Rescue efforts faltered as flames trapped occupants on upper floors and a stairway burned away. The fire caused about 100000 in damage and investigators will determine the cause.
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Blize
Morris Plan
Benjamin Stambler
Elm Street
New Hrighton
Staten Is End
Emanuel Lambert
Ven Sicklen Street
Brooklyn
J. W. Girdansky
West Listle Street
Manhattan
Harry Stambler
New Brighton
Staten Island
Benjamin
Barry Stambler
George Tarrant
Madison Street
John Langhouser
Jamaica Avenue
Woodhaven
L. 1
Chisles Holmes
Thomas Daly
William Bush
Holmes
Motnies
Uheanka
Broad Street
Kaplan's
Girdansky
Max Girdansky
Enot Broadway
Commission
Slippolice
Breman
Thomas J. Hrophy
Legion Denounces Socialist Ouster
Indianapolis Jan 20 The American Legion National Americanism Commission denounced the New York State Assembly action suspending five Socialist members. The commission urged fair play and orderly change within law, opposing attempts to eject elected representatives without due process. Franklin D'Olier, national commander, emphasized defending American institutions and lawful procedure.
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Indianapolis
New York State Assembly
National Americanism Commission
The
American Legion
Legion
Americanism Commission
Franklin D'Oler
the Legion
Legality of Suspensions Attacked by The Defense
Albany January 20 The first day of the trial of five suspended Socialist Assemblymen ended with the Judiciary Committee steadfast on its procedures. Hillquit argued to dismiss charges and challenge the suspensions while committee chair Louis M. Martin refused to alter the panel or seating, and defendant counsel criticized bias. The debate mirrored broader tensions as Socialists and supporters watched the session for signs of a fair process.
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Correencudenes
Albany
Judiciary Committee
Sweet
Charles Evans Hughes
Bar Association of
City of New York
Chamber
New York
Hillquit
Morris Hillquit
Louis M. Martin
Jas
Martin
Lusk Committee
Louis Cuvillier
Tammany
Cuvillier
Cavillier
Seymour Stedman
S. John Block
William Karlin
John B. Stanchfield
Martin W. Littleton
Elon Brown
Samuel A. Berger
Archibald E. Stevenson
Arthur E. Sutherland
Supreme Court
Reds Mass for Push Against Poland
Washington reports indicate Poland may soon face a massed Soviet attack as Red Army units concentrate, peasants are drafted, and state munition plants operate. Observers fear Poland’s ability to defend its independence, with the likely northern advance aided by climate and frontier geography. Poland’s forces total about 240000, but equipment is diverse, hindering a unified tactical army.
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Washington
Republic of
Poland
Russia
Red” Army
Rent Districts Proposed in New York and Buffalo Areas
Albany Jan 20 Assemblyman George N Jesse Republican New York introduced two bills aiding renters and owners A three member rent commission would review rents and lease conditions for New York Buffalo and Rochester districts A separate bill would cap increases in assessed value for NYC dwellings approved plans before Oct 1 1920 and occupied by Dec 31 1921 to spur immediate dwelling improvements A tax lien reform bill targets sale notices by registered mail three months prior to sale in greater New York Also a poultry ad appears last in the column.
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George N. Jesse
New York
Buffalo
Rochester
New York City
Thomas J. McDonald
Bronx
Greater
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