Berlin Election Deluge as Riots Roil City Campaigns
Berlin reports thick with campaign chaos as voters, posters, and handbills flood Unter den Linden. Spartacans clash with police while women cast ballots in record numbers, with 24 of 831 districts detailed and major parties jockeying for national assembly seats.
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Unter den Linden
Pariserplatz
Opera House
Socialista
Socialist Campu
Soday
Historica Bers
National Assembly
Centrol
Schellemann Party
Fourceols
Pendent Socialiees Oatines
Unofficial American Embassy Discussed in Germany
The American delegation to the peace conference considers establishing an unofficial embassy in Germany. It would operate independently of German authorities and focus on direct, reliable reports from Berlin and the provinces to inform discussions on German issues. Disturbances were reported as Germans voted.
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Berlin
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Associated Press
Paris
Germany
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Leipzig
Dusseldorf
National Assembly
Amsterdam
Ebert
Wiliam J. Bryan
Wisconsin Railroad Commission Refuses Phone Rate Rise
The Wisconsin Railroad Commission denied Wisconsin Telephone Co. a general rate increase citing no economic basis for a raise. The order, effective 1 am Tuesday, faces potential legal challenges as the state weighs state versus federal control of rates. Attorney General Blaine plans suit, while questions arise about impact on small independents and intrastate tolls.
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Madison
Wic
Wisconsin Railroad Commission
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Carl D. Jackson
Trumbower and Alton
Edward 3. Mack
Copany
Federal Telephone System
Postmaster General
Mark
J. J. Blaine
American and
Bell Telephone Company
Jackson
Mack
Wisconsin
United States
Rairoad Commission
Budiress
Sock
Larter Company
Milwaukee Leads Entries for State Tournament at Gren Day
Over 400 entries for the statewide weaving event are listed with Milwaukee first at 98 entries, Green Bay 246, Ha cine 12, Oshkosh 11, and an expected final total near 560. Secretary Fenske notes the entry list closed Sunday at midnight with many entries still possible.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Tolalind
Lst
Offealiz
Nirexr
Fenske
Green Bay
Hacine
Oshkoth
Wilson Address Impresses French Senate During Paris Visit
President Wilson spoke to the French Senate in Paris praising a new world order built on moral forces and the fight against invasion. Antonin Dubost welcomed him and praised his aims as France pledges cooperation in the postwar effort alongside Premier Clemenceau and Marshal Foch in a ceremonious luncheon at the Luxemburg palace.
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Wilson
Lim
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France
Paris
Kuncheon
Antonin Dubost
M -Dubost
Europe
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Supreme Council
Luxemburg Palace
Vetrax
Clementeau
Poincare
Lhe
Paul Deschanel
Chamber of Deputies
Marshal Foch
Wilton
Cooperation in Reconstruction.
London dispatch reports a pamphlet by Maj. Waldorf Aster, parliamentary secretary of the ministry of feed ferry, arguing that cooperation among belligerent nations will be essential postwar. The piece warns that nations must accept both positive and negative consequences, with the possible exception of the United States, and foresees an ensuing economic crisis.
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Sundat
British Wireless Service
Postice
Maj. Waldorf Aster
Ministry of Feed Ferry
Program of Progressives Shapes Up in Congress
Washington dispatch outlines four core progressive goals in Congress led by Horah, Adam Johnson, Kenyon, and Cummins. They seek veteran benefits, universal job training and placement, severing ties with European affairs, and swift domestic policy action to boost democracy and economic welfare for workers.
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T. C. Martin
United Press Story
Washington, D. C
Congress
America
Horah
Adam Johnson
Kenyon
Cummins
Presidents at Versailles Meet in Historic Conference
President Wilson arrives at the Palace of Versailles where he is greeted by Antonin Dubost and escorted to the Salon des Conferences. The throne room's grandeur is noted as Poincare and Dubost preside while the American national anthem plays and ornate tapestries and paintings are mentioned.
Suburban Train Crash Kills Sailor in Huntington Park
A Des Plaines suburban train collided with a Great Lakes special near Huntington Station Irving Park Chicago. One sailor and a brakeman were killed and twelve people, mostly Great Lakes bluejackets, were injured. The wreck blamed on fog as the tender ran backward, derailing six coaches. The train carried hundreds of soldiers returning from shore leave.
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Huntington Station
Chicago
United
Great Lakes
Huntington Stoon
Irving Park
Chicago & Northwestern
Des Plaines
Naval Training Station
J. J. Paynter
van Fiken
John S. McGinnin
Madison Dry Attorneys Sustained by Stevens
Circuit Judge E Ray Stevens ruled Madison is dry by one vote after sustaining the Dry League attorneys in a dispute over absentee ballots from last April's election. The recount board had favored the wets, but official canvass totals showed the dry lead.
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United Press
Madisen
Madison Dry League
A Vets
E. Ray Stevents
Madigton
Devs
Canvons
Peace by April? French press predicts early end
Paris papers, wary after the peace talks, forecast an April conclusion following Clemenceau’s appointment as permanent chairman. They describe him as a “speeder up” shaping swift progress in the conference process.
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United Prais
Paris
Fremier Clemenceau
Dog Found Bodies In Ohio River Mystery
A dog bark led investigators to a stretch along the Mahoning River where the bodies of Russell, twelve, Emil, nine, and Ken, seven, were found. Authorities believe the children may have drowned while playing near the water after a disappearance last Saturday.
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United Press
Alilaare
Carl Bradway
Mahoning
Heve— Russell
Emil
Ken
State Parole Board Meets At Waupun Prison
The state parole board meets tomorrow at the state prison in Waupun where many parole applications have been filed. On Thursday the board convenes at the Rover Industrial School at Wankeshs.
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United Preany Madinea
Parole Bosd
State Board of Contre
Tomor Tow
Prizon
Waupun
Rover Industrial
Wankeshs
Monarchy Proclaimed by Loyalist Faction
A fragmentary report notes a faction calling itself United Frere declares restoration of the monarchy with former King Manuel named ruler of Portugal. The piece presents cryptic aphorisms about time and speech, reflecting uncertain editorial value in the chaotic proclamation.
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United Frere
Manuel x4
Portugal
Extreme radicals fail to gain German vote in American zone
In the American occupation zone voters largely backed conservative delegates to the national assembly. Troops remained alert to potential disorder but none occurred in Coblenz or nearby towns. Voting proceeded quietly with women participating. Maria Schmidt led the Centrist ticket and Line Fixcher Eckert headed the German Democrats slate.
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Associated Press
Coblems
Occupation
National Assembly
Coblenz
Smalter
Maria Schmidt
Democrata
Line Fixcher Eckert
Misnamed Letter Sparks Fatal Shooting in Texas
In Decatur a Texas merchant shot Hugh B. Spencer a former district judge after confusing his name with his own wife’s. The letter meant for Spencer’s ex wife was delivered to Bolger’s wife, leading Bolger to shoot Spencer who died later in a Fort Worth hospital.
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United Press
Decatur
Tex
William Holger
Waco
Texax
Hugh B. Spencer
Spencer
Bolger
Fort Worth
Boleer
Bulker
Bobcher
First Official Air Trip From London to Paris
London January 19 Lieut E Edmonds piloted the first official flight from London to Paris in a British marching last Wednesday. He departed in poor weather and landed near Vereties in about one hour and ten minutes carrying urgent dispatches for the peace congress. The return flight on Friday was canceled, taking about two hours.
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Associated Press
London
Montreal
E. Edmonds
Paria
Veretiies
Peace Congress
Canciete
Chinaman Dies After Weeklong Sleep Rumored Cure
United Press dispatch from Manndeville reports a Chinese man identified as Yonge died today after sleeping for more than a week. Authorities believe he was under the influence of a powerful organization alleged to have been administered by his brother as a supposed influenza cure.
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Presas Manndeville
W. Yeu Yorn
Yonge
Food for Europe problem discussed by supreme council
The supreme council of supply and relief resumed work after its members returned from the armistice conference at Tretes. A permanent committee was named by the council and addressed the provisioning of Europe, according to the council's official statement.
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Associated Prove
Europe
Supreme Council of Supply and Relief
Tretes
Council
War Revenue Postponed By Illness Of Leader Kitchin
Due to the illness of Democratic Leader Kitchin of the house, the associated conference on the revenue bill is postponed. Delays push consideration of the measure to a later date as lawmakers await further guidance from party leadership in Washington.
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Neakington
D. C
Kitchin
Supreme Council Debates Russia and League Plans
Paris dispatch reports the supreme council discussing the Russia situation with French diplomat Noulens present. The meeting notes President Wilson’s partial league plan and close cooperation with Smuts Bourgeois and Cecil. A Danish minister’s remarks and future sessions are outlined as the council weighs a concert of power rather than domination by any single nation.
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Paris
Russia
Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
Joseph Noulens
Wilson
League of Nations
General Smuts
M. Bourgeois
Robert Cecil
United States of America
Baron Makino
Smbanador
Quai d'Orsay
Noulena
Russa
Archangel
Af Scavenius
Petrograd
Kurssian
Pala
Society of Nations
Soldiers for Scout Masters: Officers urged to join boy scouts
A wartime circular from General Peston by Associated Freee, released in New York, appeals to army officers and veterans returning from France to become Scoutmasters. The War Department supports the movement to aid demobilization and instill patriotism, urging capable officers to guide youth as Scoutmasters.
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New York
Gen
Peston
Aft
United States Army
Secreary Baker
Boy Scouts of America
France
War Department
Peace terms debate fuels neutral protests in Paris
Paris dispatch reports Poincare opening remarks praised across papers including socialist writers. Leaders like Clemenceau and Lloyd George receive warmth for “reciprocal confidence.” Neutrals debate participation in peace terms and support for a league of nations independent of war, stressing the need for a fair, dignified process.
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Associated Prove
Paris
Haway
Poincare
Dgress
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Great Britain
League of Nations
Supreme Court Affirms Lower Courts on Commerce Ruling
The Supreme Court today affirmed lower court decisions nullifying the interstate commerce ruling of March 28, 1916. Contracts between railroads and telegraph firms allowing low or no cost transportation for materials used along rail lines were upheld as legal. off line use was unclear in the decision. George D Hamilton seeks habeas relief, claiming perjured testimony in his murder case.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ilegal
George D Hamilton
Edward B. Warner
Racine
Wis
Hamilton
Roosevelt Memorial Meetings Approved Nationwide
West region reports President Wilson approved a plan to hold Roosevelt memorial meetings nationwide on February 4, aligned with joint funeral services in Congress. The proposal urges sincere approval to commemorate the life and services of Mr. Roosevelt and to show the nation's esteem.
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Associated Press
West Region
DB. C
Wilson
Roosevelt
Congress
Six-year-old boy returns home after long walk
Chicago report says six year old Thomas Doviey was found and returned to his parents after a forty fourth runaway. He claimed reform after wandering all day and thinking of Ket 19 France where his uncle had gone. He had not left the neighborhood or hospital.
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Chicago
Thomas Doviey
Tom
France
Delirious With the Flu Woman Struck Dead by Train
Mrs. Mabel H. Brown, believed delirious from influenza, died today after escaping quarantine Saturday night. Dressed only in a nightgown, she wandered onto the Chicago and Northwestern tracks at Geneva and was instantly killed by a passing train.
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United Prev
Chicago
Mabel H. Brown
Cruiser Pueblo Arrives With 1525 Soldiers Home
United Press report notes the cruiser Pueblo arrived this afternoon bearing 1,525 American soldiers returning from overscan. The ship sailed from Brest, bringing home troops amid routine decorations and a sense of completion after their overseas deployment.
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United Prem Rew
Overscan
Brest
New German constitution draft outlined by Berlin dispatch
London Jan 20 details of a proposed new German constitution drawn up by authorities led by Hugo Preuss outline a federal empire of component states and self governed territories with a directly elected president serving seven years and a Reichstag responsible for war and peace declarations. Berlin protests plan to meet national assembly away from the capital as the government weighs where to convene.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Hugo Preuss
Ebert
Berlin
Epire
Reichstag
League
Sreichentag
Amsterdam
Greater Berlin
Tagblatt
Mob Burned Accused Man At Hillsboro Public Square
Hillsboro report says Williams, accused in a double murder including Mrs. George Wells and her infant, was taken from officers and burned at the stake by a mob on the public square after a court had sentenced him for the prior crime. He had been moved to Dallas for safety but was returned and executed. Mrs. Wells was killed at Hasta in December.
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United Press
Hillsboro
Tervax
Brage Williams
George Wells
Willams
Dallas
Hewnar
Wiliam
Heo
Wells
Hasta
Overdue Freighter Arrives from France with Crew and Officers
The Irelanter Keresatpa, a work overdog, arrived from France today at Sewport News Virginia with thirty seven men and two officers. A detachment of Bardeaux casual company No 1 accompanied the voyage. both officers hailed from Tiare.
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France
Thirtie
Bardeaux
Tiare
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