Peace congress must decide emigration question now
Paris report by BF Lowell Mellett and Tulied Brean Sta Correspondent says the peace congress must address emigration to avert a global land hunger crisis. The American migration commission warns that restless peoples seek land and improved status, urging immediate, productive solutions and coordinated policies among nations.
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Paris
Peace Congress
American Commission
Frederic C. Howe
Port of
New York
America
Ellis Island
Germany
Europe
Great Britain
France
Italy
Scandinavia
Austria
Balkans
Howe
France not receptive to world wide prohibition idea
United Press reports Paris shows a receptive mood but French opposition to world prohibition remains high. Many citizens depend on wine and brandies for daily life, while physicians favor regulated liquor. Absinthe, banned since the war, remains prohibited.
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United Press
Paris
South Dakota
France
Veteran Engineer James Kane Dies at 71
Veteran engineer James T. Kane of the Ashland division of the Chicago Northwestern Railway died today. He served sixty years with the railroad and was widely respected for his long tenure and contributions to the line.
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Associated Presi der
James T. Kane
Ashland
Chicago Ar
American Labor Seeks to Teach Europe How to Produce More
American labor leaders push a doctrine of higher production for higher wages to Europe, arguing wealth grows through output, not state aid. They warn European unions favor state help and leisure, while Americans favor direct employer negotiations and higher production with fewer political parties. A Swiss socialist congress and a rival Paris assembly are described as forums to spread these ideas, though U.S. reps refuse the Swiss confab.
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New York
Europe
America
United States
Congress
Switzerland
Peace Congress
Sammel Goupers
Paris
German policy shaping after election
Former Ambassador James W. Gerard says Germany may let the world alone for ten years, but warns the German mind could bring more trouble. He expects a more democratic government with a parliament, possibly led by a president akin to France’s Poincare, and predicts Prussia’s break into smaller states while a coalition may limit socialist dominance.
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United Press
New York
Germany
James W. Gerard
Gerard
Neuvebeda
Poincare
France
Prussia
National Assembly
Progressive Republicans Win Point In Caucus
United Press reports progressive Republicans won a key concession in the Senate caucus. A committee to amend rules and make recommendations will be named by Senator Loire. The move aims to reduce control by a few chairmen and improve committee hearings in a busy session.
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Major Lodge
United Press
Washington
Senate
Loire
Norris
Government Operation of Marine Opposed Analyst Says
A Washington report by Charles Page argues against government operation of the merchant marine. The piece forecasts war risks and inefficiencies if the state runs sea shipping, urging private enterprise and market mechanisms instead.
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Associated Prere
Washington, D. C
Merchant Marine
Charles Page
Mentor
Hands Of in Irish Matters and Russia Wil Not Be Recognized
General index note referencing Irish affairs and a stance that Russia will not be recognized. Mentions value of dollar by candlelight and Wisconsin Assembly plan for peace league amid scarce readable context.
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Russia
Wisconsin’ ‘Assembly
Five Great Powers Reach Shipping Accord On Russia
London report says Britain France the United States Italy and Japan agreed today on a Russia accord tied to the shipping board. Delegates from ship operators builders and unions from Atlantic and Gulf coasts attended the session. Mr Page says shipping business is less suited to government operation.
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London
Great Britain
France
United States
Ialy
Japan
Russia
Shipping Board
Central News
Atlantic
Gulf
Mr. Page
Professors’ Radical Testimony Before Senate Probe
Associated Press reports Archibald Stevenson testified before the Senate Propaganda Investigating Committee that many American college professors hold radical and pacifist views. He claimed homes of such professors were seized by the Inter-M agency and that he could name them. He cited organizations as pacifist or pro German, including the Ford peace party and Rosika Schwimmer as a presumed German agent. He described the Church Peace Union and other groups as financing pacifist work. names of several groups and figures were listed, with mobile funds and notes cited.
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Archibald Stevenson
New York
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Inter- Magace
King
Utah
Chur
Nonpartisan’ League
Stevenson
Rudolph Pagenstacher
Anti
American Union Against Militarium
American Neutrality Conference
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Peoples Council For Peace and Democracy
Christian Socialists In Americal
Bolshevism Claim in Germany Acknowledged by Ex-Diplomat
Max am Litvinof former Bolshevist ambassador in London told the Associated Press today that Bolshevist propaganda had operated in Germany but he denied any such activity in neutral or entente countries.
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Associated Prexe
Stockholm
Maxam Litvinof
Federal judge nomination for Delaware district by Wilson
The Associated Press reports that President Wilson nominated Hugh M. Marmington to be federal judge for the Delaware district to succeed the late Judge Bradford. The nomination was announced as part of the federal judiciary appointments.
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Associated Press
Tee
Hugh M. Marmington
Wilson
Delaware
Bradford
First President of New Germany Predicted by Berlin Papers
Berlin newspapers forecast Herr Xanmann Democrat would become the first president of the New German republic with Chancellor Ehert Socialist retaining ministerial leadership. Delegates from diverse parties show coalition possibilities, listing numbers for Democrats, Catholics and Protestants, National party, Independents, Socialists, and others as totals approach 23.
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Berlin
Jan
Herr Xanmann
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Ehert
German Democrat Party
Copenharcen
Freon
Paris Peace Conference Moves To Poland Mission
Paris January 22 The supreme council decided to send a mission to Poland and to continue drafting its Russian settlement with the aid of Marshal Foch General Weygand and Rear Admiral Hope present. Wilson and Lloyd George align on Russia as a prerequisite for a league of nations. French opinion remains cautious about Bolshevik recognition.
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Paris
Supreme Council
Wilson
American Peace Mission
Wil Re
Tae Devne
Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
Poland
W. F. Massey
New Zealand
Lloyd George
David Hoya George
London Daily Mail
League of Nations
Territorial Delimitations and Polish Resistance to Bolshevik Threats
A report discusses possible territorial settlements with Russia and urges all powers to limit claims. It notes Polish willingness to form an army to counter Bolshevik influence if equipped, while Bolsheviks favor agrarian self sufficiency and resist industrialization. Danish envoy Harold Scavenius comments on the scene as Britain fears Bolshevik economic dependence.
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George
Russia
Hmit
Holshevik
Hude
Pre
Harold Scavenius
Snvasta
World Prohibition Opposed by J Frank Hanly
J Frank Hanly, candidate for president on the Prohibition ticket, declares opposition to including a world prohibition provision in the League of Nations program. He says prohibition should be tested by each country and not imposed globally.
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J. Frank Hanly
United Pressedrama
WK Haemty
Didate
League of Nations
Universal Training Plea Before Kansas Legislature
Con. Leonard Wood from Camp Funston urged a universal training system in Topeka addressing a joint session of the Kansas legislature. He warned that sending an equal force without superior training and equipment is murder and dismissed the idea that there will be no more war as historical fiction.
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United Press
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Leonard Wood
Camp Funston
United States
Wea
Senator Criticizes Foreign Ship Contracts Policy
In Washington Senator Jones decried a foreign account ships policy as unjustifiable and almost criminal. He warned it forces shipyards to suspend operations and thousands lose jobs while contracts go to overseas firms.
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Associated Pres
Warrington
D. C
Wileson
Senate
Jones
Washington
1918 U S exports dip slightly despite wartime rules
United States total exports in 1918 fell by 83 million dollars from 1917 due to wartime regulations. Exports reached 36.15 billion, while imports rose to 3.051 billion, up 79 million over the prior year, according to the department of commerce announcement.
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Washington, DP
United States
Department of Commerce
State Prison Sentence for Wisconsin Man
Rhinelander Hans Anderson today received a twenty year sentence to a state prison by Judge Reld after being found guilty of burning the dwelling of a Lincoln County farmer last November. Anderson had earlier been sentenced to life for murder committed at age fifteen, but was paroled five years ago.
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Associated Press
Hans Anderson
Reld
Lincoln County
Anderson
Italy Sets Start On Piave Bridge Reconstruction
Italy has begun repair work on a famous Piave river bridge near Belluno with parts of the old structure seen on the opposite bank. The project includes rebuilding a section near the castle of Count de Comestino, showing early efforts to restore war ruins.
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Italy
Piave
Count de Comestino
Bellum
Reat
Germany Replies to British Note on Poland
Berlin states the future of eastern frontiers hinges on the peace conference and argues Poland is stirring unrest. It complains Britain is misinformed and insists German actions in Upper Silesia and East Prussia are to maintain order and enforce the treaty.
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Germany
Poland
Associated Preas
Neal Ska
Posen
Silesia
Berlin
Great Britain
Upper Silesta
Upper Silesia
East Prussia
Pershing Removals Given Good Reasons in Army Line
Webb Miller reports from Amerian Headquarters in Germany that Gallivan’s unsigned speech sparked discussion among army occupation officers. The prevailing view credits Pershing’s removals to discipline and efficiency, noting officers were relieved for incompetence or political reasons, with each case publicly justified.
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Webb Miller
United Press
Amerian
Germany
Gallivan
Nathonal Guard
Gailivan
Cfeneral Nine ‘Jug
House hearing probes wire control and public ownership
Edward Reynolds, former general manager of the postal Telegraph company, testified before the House Post Office Committee. He argued that Postmaster General Sturgeson moved telegraph wires to favor private control, pushing for faster public ownership of the wires.
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United Press
Washton
Sturleson
House
Representative
McKinley
Linola
Edward Reynolds
Postal Telegraph Company
House Post Office Committee
Papal Greeting Brought to Cardinal Gibbons in Maryland
In Maltimore Maryland Archbishop Bona venturse Cerretl, under secretary of state at the Vatican, presented Pope Benedicts greeting to Cardinal Gibbons for the Car Thala golden jubilee of his Episcopate. Later Cardinal Gib Dens entertained Monaigoor Cerretl at dinner.
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Associated Press
Maltimore
I Bonaventurse Cerretl
Vatican
Pope Benedict
Cardinal Gibbons
Gib Dens
Monaigoor Cerretl
Oregon bill targets symbols and speech about government
A bill in the Oregon legislature classifies displaying red flags or other emblems as a felony if tied to opposition to the current government. A companion measure would make it a felony to utter or publish any loyal or abusive matter about the government.
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Salem
Oregon
Relief for Coffee Export Rules Change
The United Press reports that wartime export controls are to be eased with removal of several restrictions. Starting January 24, unrestricted export of corn and corn meal to most countries is allowed, with France still restricted. The Board announced the update, affecting trade toward relief in wartime markets.
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Washington
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Ted
France
Alka
Minnesota House Endorses Suffrage Amendment
The Minnesota House of Representatives passes a resolution endorsing a constitutional suffrage amendment. The Associated Press reports the Senate has not yet acted on the measure.
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Associated Press
Minn
Minnesota
House of Representatives
Senate
Henderson and Gompers scene at labor conference
The article notes Henderson and Gompers attending a British Labour at an international sealing and labor conference. Hemierem cites the American federation’s role in backing a world labor and socialist meeting parallel to the peace cen are. Rat da Democrats show sympathy, with Swed socialist leaders Branting and Engberg named among probable attendees.
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Arthur Hemierem
Dermerrats
Ratda
Swed
Socialit
Ciped
Ittalmar Branting
Sociaiis
Moth
Engberg
Release of 113 conscientious objectors from Fort Leavenworth
Secretary Baker orders the discharge of 113 conscientious objectors from the army at Fort Leavenworth. The action forgives the unused portion of their sentences and restores them to duty. The released include two groups: 30 men recommended for furlough by Judge Julian Mack’s Inquiry Board and another group found sincere upon re examination.
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Associated Press
Washington
D. C
Baker
Fort Leavenworth
Board of Inquiry
Julian Mack
Taft on Peace Delegation Not Planned
Report spread by a press association claiming William Howard Taft or Elihu Rout would join the American peace delegation is unfounded. Close to the president say Trouse will not withdraw and is in daily contact with delegates while President Wilden plans a February return to the United States depending on progress in Paris.
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William Howard Taft
Robert J. Bender
United Press
Paris
Elihu Rout
Wilson
Colonel House
Trouse
Wilden
United States
Famine Relief Bill Advances Toward Final Vote
The Senate granted exclusive right of way to the House bill appropriating 100 million dollars for famine relief in Europe. Debate spanned many topics as progress slowed. An Arizona senator urged a two month pay bonus for discharged troops, with opposition from Democrats and Republicans.
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Washington
Senate
House
Europe
Alow
Axiuest
Arizona
Thomanx
Colorado
Kirby
Arkaneis
Jones
Epator MehLesno
Connecticut
Water routes to relieve railroads recommended
Water routes to relieve crowded railroad lines and unify terminals were urged by Julius Krattschnitt before the Senate committee. He backed wartime restoration measures endorsed by the Railway Administration and supported by the Association of Hallway Executives as first of several officials to testify.
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Associated Pro
Washington, D. C
Julius Krattschnitt
Southern
Senate
Krattschnitt
Kaffe
Kevinchal
Rate Reduction Expected This Year, Says Hines
Washington daily bulletin reports Director General Hines stating current indicators point to a freight rate reduction this year and he does not anticipate any significant changes in the general level of rates during the year.
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Frese
Washington
Hines
Allied Troops To Russia To Prevent Stranglehold
Special to The Northwestern details Allied and American troops kept in Russia and Siberia to stop German economic domination, protect Russian resources, and support Czech forces in western Siberia. It explains three reasons for Archangel and Murman coastal operations under Marshal Foch, including safeguarding military supplies, aiding the Czech army, and countering a German submarine base.
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Siberia
Germany
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England
Perm
United States
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