Peace conference actions and Russian faction talks in Paris
Paris reports the supreme war council discussed international labor law reparation and an international regime for ports and railways as allied powers seek a Princes Islands conference with four Russian factions. McCormick named likely U S civilian rep. Bolsheviks face need for broader concessions for Russian unity and future elections.
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Associated Press
Paris
Marcel Hutin
Echo
de Paris
Poland
Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
Joint
Allied Commission
McCormick
Fred S. Ferguson
United Sta
Vance McCormick
Democratic National’ Committee
Associated Powers
Princes Islands
Supreme War
United Press
Supreme War Council
General Congress
Foch
Marshal Katg
General Diaz
Versailles
J. W. T. Mason
New York
Princes Island
Sea of
Marmara
Bolsheviks
Russia
Mensheviks
Germany
Lenine
Reeda
Wilson on the Russian Case
President Wilson outlines a plan for Russian representation inviting three reps from each group in Siberia and European Russia to Marmara for talks. The aim is to gauge Russian wishes and foster cooperation while withdrawing armed forces. Prompt replies and facilitation of travel are promised by the Allies. North Russia’s place in world affairs is noted.
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Lowell Melfett
United Press Star
Paris
Wilson
Russia
Siberia
European
Finland
Princes Islands
Sea of Marmara
Tr&eportation
Society of Nations
Itavaans Witt
Vienna
Itago-Slav
Berne
Wieson
London
America
Twenty Seventh Division Ordered Assembled For Return
Washington dispatch says the Twenty seventh division of New York National Guard about 25 000 men has been ordered assembled for early return from France. A cablegram to the War Department shows the division will come home as a unit, the first combat division to do so. The Twenty seventh thirtieth and thirty seventh divisions were ordered to prepare for embarkation, with the assembling of the Twenty seventh as a unit signaling the same course for the others.
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Associated
Washington, D. C
New York National, Guard
France
War Department
Uetx
Wisconsin Professor Named Trade Agent for Madrid Embassy
Chester Jones, professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin, was named commercial attaché to the American embassy in Madrid. An extensive organization to promote US Spain trade relations is planned, according to fourteen foreign trade officials today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chester Jones
University of Wisconsin
Madrid
United States
Spain
Mrs Wilson Shops in Galleries La Fayette
Mrs Wilson, a visiting American, shopped in Galleries La Fayette yesterday afternoon. She faced the usual crowded aisles and waited her turn without drawing attention, navigating the department store with limited recognition from staff or other shoppers.
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United Prexay Farm
Wilson
la Fayette
Swift & Co. Defends Packing Industry Against Reform Bills
Louis F. Swift, president of Swift & Co., testifies before the House committee that Sims and Kendrick bills would cripple the packing industry. He criticizes the Federal Trade Commission report as unfair and says hearings were one sided. Swift argues profits were often tiny or losses, cites refrigerator cars, and denies any packer conspiracy. He notes only two Chicago packers canned salmon and argues competition exists.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Louis F. Swift
Swift & Co
Sims
Kendrick
Federal Trade Commission
Francis J. Heney
Mr. Swift
Swift
Schoos
Packing House
Chicago
Wilson & Co
Libby, McNeil & Libby
Libby
Wilson
Colver
Proposed Bill Aims at Government Use of Refrigerators and Stocks
Mr Swift discusses the proposed DIN which seems to authorize government acquisition of refrigerators, ostock cars, stockyards, branch houses, and storage facilities, with operation under Sivensey. Colver explains the plan to first use sensing provisions and apply broader features if needed.
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Swift
Sivensey
Facilites
Colver
Wisconda Grange Meeting and Grain Show
Wisconda Grange holds a general index listing for the Grange and Grain Show. Ominous silence hangs over further access to Herbert Mesreer as details remain unclear.
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Wisconda Grange
Herbert Mesreer
Hoover Denies Senate Charges On Food Bill Role
Paris Herbert Hoover denied Senate charges that he aided the American packing industry during debate over the 100 million dollar food bill. He said he protected small packers and farmers, mocked the suggestion he favored big packers, and defended wartime price arrangements with packers and government representatives aimed at a square deal for farmers.
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United Press
Paris
Herbert Hoover
United States Senate
Hoover
Wea
Senate
Enemica
Hill
Chicago
Suitt & Co
Food Administration
Yeal
Enotles Alo 1
Germans Will Put Ships to Use for Yank Troops
Paris reports the United States will use large North German liners for repatriation of American soldiers. Germans retain usual remuneration, property rights remain intact, ships to be returned after peace. Britain to be paid for transporting troops, while other nations receive ships for food and materials. Details to be finalized at Spa talks with civilian German representatives.
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Robert J. Bender
United Preas
Paris
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Germany
Spa
Treves
General Pershing
Edward Hurley
Inci
Hurley
AOAL
Italians Seize Boat With American Flag In Adriatic
An Irregular report from the information bureau of the Serbs Croats and Slovenes states that the Dinara, flying the American flag and bearing a navigation license, was seized at Jetsa on January 16 by Italian forces who hauled down the flag and towed the ship under Italian colors.
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Associated Precy
Washington, D. C
Official Information Bureau
Kingdom of the Serbs
Stevenes
Adriatic
Jetsa
Swift & Company Buys Ice Company Near Racine
United Press reports Swift & Company of Chicago purchased the Eagle Lake ice business at Fangie Lake twenty miles west of Racine and the adjacent lakefront owned by I. B. Hayward for about 230060 dollars.
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Swift & Company
ICE Company
Racine
United Press
Swift & Co. of
Chicago
Eagia Tet Company
Fangie Lake
Lake Front
Hayward
Berger Hearing Saturday in Socialist Leaders Appeal
The appeal of Victor L. Berger and four other Socialist leaders on espionage act charges was postponed to Saturday by Judge K M Landis. Seymour Stedman, counsel, requested more time to prepare the appeal.
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United Press
Chicago
Victor L. Berger
K M. Landis Seymour
Stedman
Votes For French Women Proclaimed To Parliament
The French league of rights for women has sent to the French parliament a proclamation demanding that French women be granted the franchise. The move highlights ongoing efforts for gender voting rights in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prees
Par nThe
French League of Rithtie For Women
Hae
Butter Drops Five Cents A Pound In Wholesale Decrease
Butter fell another five cents per pound wholesale marking a total decline of fifteen cents in two weeks. Demand from foreign and domestic buyers shrank to near zero due to cheap supplies abroad from Australia and South America and lingering high domestic prices. Retailers reportedly overstocked on high priced butter face sharp losses as government and foreign purchases slow.
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Chicago
Lessian
Utter
Vemand
Australia
South America
More Coal Could Be Produced Says Manager
A Senate manufactures subcommittee hearing in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, examined anthracite shortages. Fred M. Chase, general manager of Lehigh Valley Coal Co, owning about 100000 acres, testified that production could be increased but was not deemed advisable. He said the company was producing enough coal to meet current market demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottaville
Senate Committee On Manufactures
Fred M. Chase
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Reed
Chase
Conference Discusses Former German Kaiser and Punishment
Paris reports the supreme war council discussed punishing the Kaiser and his associates. A special American‑backed commission to investigate war culpability was favored, with national penalties via indemnities. International law, territorial questions, and port, waterway, and railroad status were also on the agenda.
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Whi Obtzin
William Philip Simms
United Press
Paris
Kaiser and
Bia
Supreme War Council
Council
Ktwit
Waar
Millionaire fined for disorderly conduct in municipal court
Hy Tolted Pressy Feteege-William B Loyd mn Hemsire Recjuitet was fined 12 cents in municipal court today on a charge of disorderly conduct. Loyd was arrested while distributing literature urging a boycott of elevated lines due to fare increases. A red tag and an American tag were found on his machine at arrest.
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Pressy
William B. Loyd
Lloyd Wank
Terature
Labor Leader Gompers Plans World Labor Organization
In Europe Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, advocates a permanent international trades union to raise European wages and protect American living standards. Secretary Frank Morrison says the goal is to lift global working conditions and spread the American labor standard worldwide.
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United Press
Washington
Europe
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
International Trades Union
Peace Conference
Frunk Morrison
Ta Adm
Morrison
Rafe Ir
Morriam
Gomperk
Aald
International Union
Big batch of bills in assembly features school age raise
A morning assembly showcase lists numerous measures. Key items include Agel Johnson’s plan to raise compulsory schooling from fourteen to sixteen, plus bills on sheriff empowerment, county salary fixes, lighting crew rules, lower court appeals, income taxes, corporate existence proof, public works, codification of labor law, wildlife shooting limits, gill net rules, fish pricing and shipment, county supervisor pay, and territorial school consolidations amid a Capitol cost of living debate.
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Madison
bNf
Agel Johnson
Connor
Sherriff
Nolan
Rock County
Janeayue
Mathexon
Otte
Loyn
Otto
Otloe
Jordan
Cites
Labor Jawa
Simpoo
Conservation Commission
Vroethel
Naval Schools
Cazcue
Metcalfe
Milwanker
Haan
Bilgrien
Commission Attacked in Meat Inquiry Hearing
Washington hearings reveal clashes over the federal trade commission's methods in the meat packing inquiry. Armour & Co counsel Levy Mayer denounces testimony, while lawmakers press for the industry to have a chance to respond. War measures and other resolutions move through the senate, with unanimity on several bills including a drink water provision for legislators and a municipal bonds interest rate measure.
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Associated Prons
Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commision
Ita
Howe Interstate Commerce Committee
Commissson
Levy Mayer
Armour & Co
Te Comminson
Use
Federal Trade Comminson
San Foun
Representa the Kundera
Lonlsanta
Mayer
Pate
Mr. Sanders
Federal Trade Commindon
Washington
Armaour & Co
Toni
Mr. Mayer
Sandeen
Mager
Fendalton
United States Senate
Germany
Stevens
Nye
Wilcox
Mumach—Helaling
Morteanen
Pullen
Councila
Cttfea
Saint Finance
Peace terms in Berne call by labor for general strikes
A proposed plan to force acceptance of the full peace program by the American delegation loomed as a possible outcome of the International labor and socialist congress to be held in Berne. Labor representatives urged drastic action including a general strike in all countries to press their demands, with separate sessions for the allied and neutral delegates and for the international trades union common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qhy Lowell
Weller United Prong
International Labor and Secialist Congress
Berne
Tabor
Sociailet
Trades Union Commons
Garment Workers Strike Ends Amid New Action Begun
The end of the three months long strike by 55,000 garment workers over a forty four hour week was announced at Amalga Amalgamated Garment Workers of America headquarters in New York. Meanwhile 25,000 sisters and dress makers continued a related walkout also seeking a forty four hour week as the stoppage persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
New York
Thonths
Amalcamated Garment Workers of America
Meanehi
The Diplomacy That Beat the Raiser 8 Bared by Bernard Shaw
A long prose piece by George Bernard Shaw argues that wartime publics are fed simplified war tales while rulers must explain realities. It compares English strategic balance, Monroe Doctrine parallels, and naval power to justify strategic behavior amid global conflict.
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Bernard Shan
George Bernard Shaw
Gopyright
Star Company Tendon
Germany
England
Europe
Worth Sea
United States
Fragments Hint At Evening Weather Shift In Dar City
Unclear OCR fragment notes a forecast for tonight and mentions parts of a city, with names and places largely garbled. Key entities are not readable enough to extract definite events or numbers.
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Wisconsin
Mrs. Wilson
Wes Shaft
Berger
Sharp Loxsen
Millionaire
GE United States
Atlantic
Pshkosh
Belgium
Foel
U. S
Theodore
Ireland
Liberia
Dar
Irehive
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