International Socialist Labor Congress Delayed in Berne
The opening of the international socialist and labor conference in Berne was postponed to February 2. Leaders including Arthur Henderson outline a program advocating a league of nations, an international labor charter, universal disarmament, and non intervention in Russia, with moral force to unite its socialist elements. The gathering aims to involve seventeen nations, though U.S. delegates face passport delays and American representation is noted as absent.
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United Press
Berne
Dan
Arthur Henderson
League of Nations
Germany
Henderson
International Labor and Socialist Congress
Samuel Gompers
Tabor
United States
Russia
Switzerland
Hax
Camille Hus
Mans
Ialist Interna
Washington
Wiliam English Walling
Charles Coe
Burcell
Europe
M. Huysmans
Great Britain
France
Ukraine
Fethonis
Livonia
Georgia
Finland
Poland
Aus’trian
Boherr's
Hungary
Belgium
Greece
Argentina
Arweal
Spain
Portugal
Balcaris
Austral
New Zealand
Serbia
South Africa
Romania
M. Axelrod
M. Bienstock
M. Thourat
Denmark
J. FP. Nivleon
Nina Keefer
Evere Bramehaen
Holland
Meter Troviska
M. Wibaolt
Senator Lewis Defends Wilsons Fourteen Points At Club
In New York Senator James Hamilton Lewis argued the United States must uphold all fourteen points including the league of nations and not abandon any terms of Wilson peace, warning Germany could reject the armistice and the Allies might withdraw from peace talks. The speech cited German and Allied figures among supporters and opponents of the terms.
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Associated Press
New York
James Hamilton Lewis
Hindy
Lawyers’ Club
League of Nations
Wilson
Germany
Lewis
United States
America
Italy
Balkans
Turkey
Opinion in Presence of Jurors at Berger Trial
Federal Judge Landis heard arguments on a motion for a new trial for Victor L. Berger and four other Socialist leaders convicted of conspiring to violate the espionage law. Juror Thomas C. Nixon denied an affidavit about trial irregularities, while deputy marshal Streeter and others were cited for alleged comments in the jurors’ presence. The judge questioned Nixon and adjourned to February 2 for further arguments.
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Berger
Associated Press
Chicago
Victor L. Berger
Milwaukee
Landis
Thomas C. Nixon
Willam A. Cunnen
Cannen
Nixon
Great Northern
William Streeter
United States
Streeter
Hke
Benedict Arnold
Max Halif
Hall
Xixon
Hallf
Rimact
Bear
Dodge Landix
Abe
Paris government seizes control of transport system
The Paris government moved to quell a general strike by taking over the subway street cars and buses. Authorities ordered resume of most tram and bus services by early morning after suspending facilities to avert a capital-wide shutdown.
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France
Paria
Paris
Steet Car
Xyxiema
Lloyd George Plan For League Of Nations Outlined
Paris reports the second open session of the peace conference reviewing a draft league of nations with a permanent body to carry on business between meetings. It calls a 10-member commission to assess authors of the war and breaches of war laws, while outlining British ideas aligned with American aims on justiciable disputes and sovereignty.
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Associated Press
Paris
Peace Conference
League of Nations
League
Germany
David Loyd George
United States
Wilson
Lloyd George
Almaret Cyniiurdis
Supreme War Council
Martine
Committees Set To Work On World Peace Details
Paris reports committees will draft the peace settlement with major issues for the big bodies to decide. Premier Orlando will represent Italy. Bord Cocl will speak for Britain. Senator Bourgeois for France. President Wilson will act for the United States. The reparations committee gains importance while other panels handle territorial adjustment labor and transportation issues.
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Fred & Ferguson
United Press
Paris
Delalla
Supreme War Comed
Aueetiog
Laude Sh
Reukue
Jaflons
Orlando Wil
Haly
Bord Cocil
Great Britain
Bourgeois France
Nil
Milson Profabis
United States
Wilson's peace conference warnings shape league talks
The article notes President Wilson pushed for a warning to nations against using American troops for territorial gain. It cites past incidents where American forces were welcomed but later abandoned, leaving towns under other powers. Delegates anticipate lengthy sessions and possibly more public meetings as the league of nations topic opens debate.
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United States
Fores
Wilson
League of Nations
Government will pay for surplus wheat crops plan
Secretary of culture David F Houston explains why the government won t urge larger spring wheat plantings. He says spring crops won t reach market this fall and that a large spring harvest is expected with a guaranteed price. The plan covers the difference to farmers between 2.26 and market price.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
David F. Houston
Uist
Europe
Australia
United States
Ienade
Postal Salary Increase Proposed by Senate Panel
The Associated Press reports that Cleaver recommends salary hikes for nearly all postal workers as the appropriation bill arrives for review. The Senate committee approved $200,000,000 for the next three years to cover emergency and maintenance costs.
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Py Associated Press
Washington, D
Senate
Four Die in Dormitory Fire at Iain Center
A deadly blaze at the Iain dormitory late Saturday killed four occupants. The victims were Mien FRANGs Scotlegeler of New York and three children, Robert Walker, Albert Hut, and Landis Halk, all reported dead in the fire.
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Senterdas
Iain
Mien Frangs Scotlegeler
New York
Chldren
Eobert Walker
Abert Hut
Landis Halk
Transports Dued with U.S. Troops Arrive in New York
The transport Minnekahda is due at New York February 1 with about 200 officers and 800 men. Plattsburg arrives January 30 with 1,500 men and a machine gun battalion, while Tivives due February 6 carries 45 officers and others. Atenas, arriving from Bordeaux, carries 119 passengers including officers and civilians.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
New York
War Department
C. D
K. T
328Th Infantry
Plattsburg
York
Tivives
Atenas
Bordeaux
C. C. Ballour
Epe
Hamburg
Ex-Kaiser Plans Return to Germany Reported
A sensational dispatch from London to The Daily Mail claims the former Kaiser and his family intend to return to Germany. The report notes Germany has a new local constitution approved by the national assembly.
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Germany
Aseneated
London
Berlin
Daily Mail
Fridas
Kaiker
National Assembly
College Seized Amid Rebellion Fallout
Authorities seized St Enda's College in Unie Wn county after the Harter rebellion links. Founder Patrick Veares, executed in 1915, is tied to the case as officials move to secure the campus and investigate the broader unrest.
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Prem Y Daeblin
Militares Aud
St. Enda's College
Unie
Patrick Veares
Telescope Io Powerful Noted Frenchman to Speak
A column announces an upcoming address by a noted French thinker described as a powerful telescope figure. The item highlights the talk’s anticipated impact and the venue where it will be delivered, inviting reader interest.
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Waurieen
Petlen
First Baptist Church
Brush
Creenwood
Serbia
Montenegro
Ewe Yather and Son
Packers Oppose Borland Resolution In Senate Hearing
United Press report from Washington details packers led by J Ogden Armour opposing the Borland resolution and related legislation. Heney pressed Armour on industry agreements and hidden influence, citing payments to executives and secretive control of market reports and poultry buying practices.
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United Press
Washington
D. C
J. Ogden Armour
Senate
Francis d. Heney
Armour
Swift
Morrie
Dudsbey
Awibon
Henrys
Heney
Swere
Evill Packeri
George L. McCarthy
Borland
Henry Veeder
Arthur Meeker
Morris
Wilson
Veeder
Hoover
Simul Pachera
Otto Ton Schrenk
Republican Forces Win in Battle at Lisbon
Reports from Lisbon indicate republican forces defeated monarchists in key clashes as political tensions rose. The Associated Press notes monarchists marching on the capital amid government confidence in maintaining order.
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Lisbon
Ue Reepublican
Portugal
Eit
Akerciatod
Idabon
Peria
Wilsons Give a Tea Party at the Paris White House
The January Paris reception for workers around President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson aimed to make them feel part of the official family. French guards American troops and telephone operators joined guests as tea was poured and chocolate served to locals. The hosts called the social event a genuine success.
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Associated Press
Paris
Briday
Paris White House
Mes. Wilson
Wilwon
Wilson
Retailers Cut Edge Off High Prices In Chicago
Chicago retailers, amid threats of investigation and possible prosecutions, trimmed prices today. Wholesale prices fell 1 to 2 cents, while retail prices dropped 4 to 6 cents on some items as authorities warned grocers to curb profiteering. The Dairy, Butchers and Grocers Protective Association urged strict adherence to regulations.
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United Press
Chicago
Aveek
Shconte
Adalat
Dist
Atty
Frederick Dick- Vinson
Butchers and Grocera’ Protective Association
Hutter
Pan American Congress Urged Expansion and Timely Convening
Secretary of State Lansing and Latin American diplomats urged early convening of the fifth Pan American Congress. The agenda centers on Monroe Doctrine implications, Pan American solidarity, and South American territorial disputes. Chile is indicated as a possible venue for the gathering.
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Pees Press
Washington,d. C
Lansing
Nion
Latin-America
Chile
Boy Charged With Second Degree Murder
Lee Kleinschmidt a nineteen year old farmer boy is charged with second degree murder after a preliminary hearing in Chippewa Falls. He allegedly shot his father Charles Kleinschmidt during a family dispute after his mother and siblings testified to the confrontation. Bail set at $1000, future court term scheduled.
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United
Ean‘Claire
Lee Kleinschmidt
Charles
Kleinschmidt
Catott
Chippewa
Falls
Fall Creek
Foreign War Vets Plan Major Expansion of VFW
New York reports a push to expand the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States formed after the Spanish American War to include service in Europe and the war against the central powers. The roster reportedly includes General Pershing. a pension bill for Mrs Roosevelt and a $5,000 yearly widow pension are discussed. the House passed the measure with a Senate version awaiting presidential approval.
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Associated Press
New York
Sians
Theodore Hoomevell
Congress in Jam on Taxes Over Inheritance Levy
Washington says Congress remains deadlocked on a $6,990,009 inheritance tax measure as the House and Senate wrangle over timing and collection. The Treasury pushes for quick passage while the House seeks to tax before beneficiaries receive their shares and the Senate proposes separate collection for heirs.
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United Press
Washington
DD. C
Congress
House
Senate
Treasury Department
Doctors and chemists threaten to strike in Bremen
Doctors and chemists in Bremen plan a strike aided by a political halt that could endanger supplying food gas and electricity to the people. The move follows reports in a Bremen newspaper noting the government turmoil and potential disruption.
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Associated Preev
Amsterdam
Bremen
Herlin Lokal Ansiger
Gremen
Ambiguity in German Shipyard Output Amid Armistice Terms
A fragmentary report notes Schichau shipyard in Germany producing notable hulls and vessels like the Emden raider under wartime constraints. The text references American interest and post armistice terms affecting shipbuilding output and related activities, but details are incomplete.
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United Prewey Berlin
Gazeile
Schichau Shipbuilding
Schichau Works
Emden
Multimillionaire Landowner Dies Noted as Pioneer Leader
A prominent six top US landowners profile ends with the death of a major magnate described as a pioneer in property ventures. The report credits enduring influence in agricultural and real estate circles.
Weather forecast brief notes cold snap ahead
The week is expected to grow colder with temperatures dropping below normal. Washington area weather offices predict clear skies, light winds, and a gradual fall toward Wednesday through Friday with possible near record lows.
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Alichtis
Tereday
Agele
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