Berlin Battle Tries To End Spartacist Blockade
Associated Press reports sustained government attacks on Tageblatt and Vossische Zeitung plants held by Spartacans in Berlin. Gunfire fills the newspaper quarter. streets are closed, troops in readiness, and a government order bans processions as shots echo along Friedrichstrasse and Leipzigerstrasse.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Tageblatt
Vossische Zeitung
Spartacans
Friedrichstrasse
Leipzigerstrasse
Wolff Bureau
Vorwaerts
Karl Liebknecht
Brandenburg Gate
Paris
Havas—Eichhorn
Veriin
Zurich
Matin
Hunger Standoff in Buenos Aires Escalates
Buenos Aires faces real hunger as a general strike blocks transport and meat markets close. Armed strikers suppress attempts to restart traffic, with vehicles demolished and government action anticipated amid casualties. Separate dispatch from Copenhagen notes German soldiers and workers councils demanding the removal of the Ebert government.
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James Miller
United Press
Buenos Aires
Australia sells wheat to Norway at $1.35 a bushel
Melbourne reports Australia has sold fifty thousand tons of wheat to Norway at 1.35 dollars per bushel free on board Melbourne. Norway supplied the tonnage in what was officially announced today by the United Press.
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Melbourne
Australia
Norway
Liebknecht Narrowly Escaped Lynching in Berlin
United Press reports Spartacans leader Carl Liebknecht narrowly escaped lynching in Berlin as a mob dragged him from a taxicab on Unter den Linden. He was saved by Spartacans before serious harm occurred and vowed revolution while promising to arm and remain in the streets.
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United Press
Copenhagen
Carl Liebknecht
Spartacans
Berlingske Tidende
Liebknecht
Ander den Linden
Lisbknecht
Will Packers Soon Set Prices on All Food
United Press reports in Washington D C that unless regulated the big five packers may in coming years dictate what foods Americans eat and the prices charged. FTC Chairman Culver told the House Interstate Commerce Committee the five firms are expanding into new industries and tightening their grip on the food supply, threatening independent rivals.
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United Press
Washington, D D. C
Culver
Federal Trade Commission
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Crowder Reception Committee Named for Chicago Visit
United Press reports E A Fitzpatrick administrator of the selective service will join the Chicago reception committee for E H Crowder provost marshal general Monday night. Also on the committee are Maj Edgar Tot man draft administrator of Wisconsin and Herbert Freedman president of Illinois Selective Service society Brig Gen Hugh Young is expected to accompany Crowder.
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United Press
Madison
Siat
E. A. Fitzpatrick
Federal Selective Service
E. H. Crowder
Chicago
Szpatrick
Maj
Edgar & Tot‘man
Wlingis
Herbert Freedman
Selective Service Society of
Mlinois
Hugh Young
Steward Tappins Dies At Chippeway Falls
United Press dispatch reports Steward Tappins of the state school for the mentally challenged at Chippeway Falls, aged sixty five, died after eight years as steward and longtime public figure in Ichinpewa Falls. An successor will be appointed by the board.
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United Prexat Madison
Tappine
Magnac
Chippeway Falls
Ben Register
Ichinpewa Falls
State Board of Control Meets. Parole Hearings Set
Madison reports a meeting of the state board of control announced today. The parole board will hold hearings at the state prison in Waupon on January 21.
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Board OF Control
United Press
Madison
State Board of Contrel
Espite
Parole Board
Sail
Waupon
Baker in Canada speech at Ottawa Canadian club
United Press reports War Baker speaks in Ottawa near Canada while addressing the Canadian Club. The remarks frame U S policy and wartime collaboration with Canada during the visit.
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United Preand
Washington
Harbor Strike Continues as Union Rejects Armistice Plan
The Marine Workers affiliation committee unanimously rejected A H Smith's forty eight hour armistice proposal. They demand unconditional surrender of boat owners and reject any private bargaining. Government steps in possible. talks and potential navy involvement discussed to avert cargo and fuel shortages.
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Associated Press
New York
Marine Workers
A. H. Smith
Jeasters
Wilson
A H. Smith
Eastern Regional
Delahunty
Marine Workers’ Affiliation
United Press
Washington, D. C
New York Harbor
England
Banking Commissioner Cousins Stricken By Flu
Madison report: Banking Commissioner Marshall Cousins, recently appointed, is ill with influenza and remains at home in Eau Claire. He may be able to return by Monday morning as advised by the chief clerk Emerson.
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United Press
Madison
Marshall Couns
Eau Claire
Tehief
Fmerson
Cousins
Temporary Naval Force Drafts 225,000 Men for July Start
Associated Press reports the navy plans a temporary force of 225,009 enlisted men to begin next July, approved by the war cabinet and aiming to exceed earlier secretary Daniel’s recommendation. The move initiates framing the appropriation for the new naval strength.
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Associated Trens
Mashinates
D. CA
Natal
Daniein
Prohibition Proceedings and Berlin Master Ebert Named
A mixed patch of brief items notes Cary condemning prohibition as a carr proceeding, Ebert named master in Berlin, Britain weighing league plans, peace congress foundation, and American delegates urging action. A Senator Burke may propose a work bill.
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Cary
Ebert
Berlin
Britain
Foundation of Peace Congress
Burke
Spartacan Appeal Fails to Spark German Uprising
New York dispatch reports the Spartacan appeal to incite mass revolt against private property and debt repudiation failed. The piece notes the Ebert government’s stability in Berlin and argues the Spartacan program mirrors Bolshevik aims, with no broader western spread.
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T. Mason
United Prem
New York
Ebert
Berlin
Germany
Burd
Spartacan Bund
England Opposes League of Nations Says Von Mach
Dr Edmund von Mach former Harvard instructor testifying before a senate committee claims England conducts propaganda against the League of Nations to thwart President Wilson and block U.S. peace, alleging British and American secret services gagged him. He defends his writings on Germany noting Roosevelt praised his book What German Wants as truly American.
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Mashington
D. C
England
von Mach
Germany
United States
Secret Service
Scret Service
Racine Hospitable to Master Builders Convention in 1920
The Master Builders Association of Wisconsin concluded its convention in Green Bay with Racine named as the 1920 convention site. Officers were reelected and W D Williams of Milwaukee named a trustee, replacing H C Kelling. J H Taylor of Green Bay urged a fair living wage amid postwar labor and material costs as delegates debated wages and postwar prosperity.
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Associated Frere
Green Bay
Master Builders’ Association of Wisconsin
Racine
W. D. Williams
Milwaukee
H. C. Kelling
J. H. Taylor
America Must Provide for Returned Soldiers
Secretary Lane urged swift action on a bill offering 160.9 million dollars to reclaim land for farming by returning soldiers. He said veterans seek opportunity, not charity, and emphasized the government must grant them land and work.
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America
United Press
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Lane
House Ofice
Quick Acton
Rickenbacker Premier Ace of AmericanAir Forces
Captain Edward V. Rickenbacker of Columbus, famed auto driver turned air ace, led American forces in France with twenty six aerial victories. An official War Department report lists six other aces with five or more enemy planes, as the war ended.
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Associated
Washington
D. C
Edward V. Rickenbacker
Columbus
Spartacans Seized in Berlin Press Clash
Government troops last night raided the Red Flag plant of Liebknecht's organ The Red Flag and pressed Spartacan guards behind print rolls. The invasion disrupted The Tageische Rundschau and other papers as troops found machine guns and rifles. several newspapers were seized or blocked.
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Red Plog
Gay- Dae
Associated Presa
Berlin
Dian
Dr Liebtnecht
Red Flas
Spartacans
Red Ruard
Tagiische * Rundschau
Neer
Rheinische Westfuelische Zettung
Isen
Dortmund Nachrichten
Duyseldorf Nachrichten
Zwickau Volksblatt
Brunswick Nachrichten
Landes Zeitung
General Anzeiger
Bour Beolsle
Oshkosh Man Is Chosen Horticultural President
Madison Wisconsin Horticultural society elected officers for the year with M A Ruamanten of Oshkosh as president and J Hayes Gaux Millas as vice president Fy Cranfield serves as treasurer The executive committee includes members from districts across Wisconsin such as Lake Geneva Hot Con Fors Atkinson Madison Milwaukee and Oshkosh plus Baraboo Tomah Sturgeon Bay and Fau Claire names appear among the elected directors
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United Press
Madison
Wisconsin Horticultural Society
Ita Menting
M. A. Ruamanten Oshkhoeh
John Hayes Gaux Milla
Relarse
Fy Cranfield
Midigan
Martini
Lake Geneva
Fors Atkinson
E WL. Roloff
North Carolina Senate Ratifies Day Measure
The North Carolina Senate by a viva voce vote today ratified the Federation prohibition amendment. It was made a special order in the House for January 16.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina Senate
Guard Officers' School Announced by United Press
Madison Milwaukee January 22 23 two day school for all officers of Wisconsin National Guard at Auditorium Milwaukee in uniform without side arms Regimental meetings arranged Speakers include Gen Charles King Byron Beveridge George L Huntzinger John G Graham Jessie M Towle Thane Hodges T M Mace 2 Physical training Athletics in military organization Captain Thomas Enger F Paller five dollar attendance fee for old era officers who attend
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United Preas
Steamer Northumbria Strikes Mine Off Middeporth
A British steamer Northumbria struck a mine off Middeporth on Thursday. Most of the crew are believed lost. A lifeboat with two survivors and eight dead washed ashore at Newton Abbot. Four more stricken survivors are reported.
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United Preccy
London
Middeporough
Newton Abbot
Women First Time In Republican National Committee
Two women joined the Republican National Committee for the first time, attending on proxies and gaining full member rights. Names: Mrs Josephine Collins Preston of Washington and Mrs Mary Garrett Hinv of New York. The session covered Roosevelt memorials, new state representatives, and cautioned against premature presidential candidate boomlets.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Mie Josephine Corline Preston
Washington
S.A Perkins
Mary Garrett Hinv
New York
Herbert Parsons
Empire State
Will H. Hays
Maine
A. J. Swert
New Jersey
H. F. Kean
Virginia
B. Stamp
Wyoming
P. Sullivan
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Hays
Rroosevelt
Roosevelt
Alsop m
Republican National Executive
Medill McCormick
Wiinels
Misa Mary Garrett Jay
Margaret McCatter
Kansay
Josephine Collins Preston
Raymond Robins
Tainei
Florence Collins
California
Peeckman
Rhode Island
Mra
MedillieCormick
Flaps
Cammilen Ixenen
Abendon
Socratintie I
Anin
Railwaya
Chairman Not Approved by New York Mayor at Welcome
In Pierre and Evansville reports, officials face turmoil as veterans demand resignations. South Dakota House petitions Congress to land troops at an offer port amid accusations of disloyalty. Indiana story notes A J Veneman resigning as Vanderburgh County attorney after soldiers and citizens force the pastor’s replacements and political shakeups.
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United Press
Pierre
Willian Hendolph Hearst
Hylan
New York
South Dakota
Evansville
Ind
A. J. Veneman
Vanderburg
Henry Buente
Fred Buente
Veneman
Gresham Township
Court House
Buenten
Henry Schminke
Howeer
Voneman
Wisconsin legislature poised to vote on dry referendum
Madison dispatch reports lawmakers over the weekend discussed the dry referendum due next Wednesday. United Press canvass suggests Wisconsin will likely adopt a dry constitutional amendment with an estimated 52 of 100 in the assembly and 21 of 33 in the senate backing the measure.
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United Press
Madison
Wisconsin Ia
Uncle Sam
Assembly
Senate
House
County Training School Men Meet at Madison
About thirty county training school superintendents met in the capitol today with M H Jackson of Grand Rapids presiding Officers will be elected tomorrow Discussion centered on the feasibility of a 1921 law requiring rural school teachers to have high school level training and one year of professional experience amid statewide teacher shortages
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United Praag
Madixon
M. MH. Jackson
Grand Rapids
Plumbers Examinations Scheduled Across Wisconsin
Madison reports the plumbing division of the state board of health set statewide exams for master and journeyman plumbers on January 21. Tests will be held at the School of Trades in Milwaukee and at the University dairy school in Madison.
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United Press
Madison
Plumbing Division
State Board of Health
School of Trades
Milwaukee
University Dairy School
Madi
Milton Electric Company barred from selling energy to patrons
The Madison Janesville Electric Company was prohibited from giving energy to rural Milton patrons. The railroad commission ruled that rural customers could tap the supply line but required separate meters and that Milton must bear the costs of the new metering setup.
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Ted Preany
Madison
Janesville
Milton
Railroad Commission
Janes. Vaatre Company
McGowan Lpower Company
Milton Company
Transportation Paid for War Workers Homebound
Washington announces a plan granting paid transportation for war workers who relocate to be near plants. The measure, signed by the President, covers rail and other transit costs to return workers home when they are dismissed from duty.
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Washington, D. C
Wilte
Houthet
Wieloon Han
Defective Flue Sparks Big Fire in Racine
United Press dispatch reports a substantial blaze near Racine damaged Frankes lite village northwest of the city. A defective flue caused a fire costing about 25009, destroying the Ringe general store and stock, Emil Bretzman saloon and residence, Woodman hall, three homes and much furniture as fire equipment from Haertne froze in the snow before arriving.
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United Preasy
Racine
Frankes Lite
Milen
Ringe General Store
Emil Bretzman
Woodman Hall
Haertne
View Credit for Belgium Aid Package Expanded
A new credit of 2,250,000 dollars was established for Belgium as part of the broader wartime aid, with totals including 254,143,000 for Belgium and allied nations and 5,549,773,006 for the United States and allies, according to United Press dispatches from Washington.
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Washington, T
Gelgtumy
Ivescury Iodas
Maludaz
Teana Te
Belgium
Rioting Night Ravages Bral Capital in Buenos Aires
Rioting followed a strike in Buenos Aires with soldiers and sailors patrolling streets and fighting strikers at the Vasena Ironworks. Six killed, many wounded. a Catholic girls’ school set ablaze. police struck. Martial law anticipated as two regiments balked, then troops deployed. General strike across Argentina. rail and church damage reported.
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Buenos Aires
Vasena
Congress
Irigoyen
Associated Press
Campo Maso
Tthe Pacific Railway
Homan Catholic
Thas
Idlera
Praca
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