Wilson urges league plan on mandatories for colonies
Paris January 29 President Wilson held a two hour talk with the American peace mission as British and French leaders signaled in principle approval of mandatories for captured territories under the league of nations. Details await the supreme council and possible delays.
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Associated Press
Paris
Wisen
Hotel de Crilion
Wilson
League of Nations
Andre Tardieu
Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
Conference With Russians Wavers On Peace Talks
Paris dispatch reports the Russian committee in Paris has not yet received a formal reply from the Soviet government to the invitation for conference talks. It is expected to decline to act with Bolshevik representatives, though the rejection will be courteous and detailed. Caucasus and Omsk governments back the Paris committee, and North Russia’s Tschaikovsky is en route to Paris for talks. Germany’s lost colonies are a focus as nations consider league of nations administration, with Japan and Australia expected to yield.
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Supreme Council
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Las
Robert J. Bender
United Press
Stat
Paris
America
Wilson
League of Nations
Germany
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International
League
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Great Britain
Omsk
Tschaikovsky
North Russia
Archangel
Japan
Australia
Samin
Gtob
M. Ard Ed le Lecheur
France
Signor Cabrini
Italy
M. Otichian
Government seeks to avoid shipyard strikes
Charles Piez of the Emergency Fleet Corp says the policy is to let the job stand and avoid high wages without output gains. He cites Seattle and San Francisco cases, warns against strikes, and urges a breathing spell to improve efficiency and lower costs amid rising wages and lagging productivity.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Charles Piez
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Seattle
San Francisco
Plez
Piez
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Coast
Bridging Blank in Life of Girl Who Disappeared
A cryptic report recounts the disappearance of a girl identified as Sarah Hall in May near Canada. She left with a guardian, a widowed man named Pall, who has since died, and the case unsettles her siblings and family.
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Tatled Press
Farsa
Intersedt
Canada
Lavine
Sarah Hall
Pall
Fire sweeps quartermaster building at U S disciplinary barracks
A blaze in the quartermaster building at the United States disciplinary barracks caused heavy losses estimated at 1190,900 dollars. The fire, believed to have been caused by unknown factors, broke out last night and damaged large quantities of supplies.
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Br United Press
Leakaworth
Wenee
Sire
Quartermarter
United States
Drecd-Linary
Wisconsin Assembly Backs League of Nations Debated Votes Split
The Wisconsin Assembly approved the Wilcox resolution for a league of peace with the United States as a member. An amendment for a war declaration only after invasion failed 40 to 43, and the Ballard substitute to expand the league failed 45 to 36. Senate actions included Buck resolution consideration of Governor Philip’s appointments and a committee review.
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Madison
Wisconsin Assembly
United States
Ballard
Connor
League of Nations
Kolen
Senate
Buck
Philip
Vinlels J
Skoymo
Marshall Cousins
Assembly
Bolshevist Official Reports Militant Successes Cited
The report from Bolshevist authorities claims several victories across multiple fronts. It mentions movements near Lyons and Wyeneers with references to peasant and partisan groups including commanders Pethisie and forces aligned with the Ukrel tan peasant army.
General. Index Japan Antry Wants Islands
Antry seeks territorial gains and trade influence in the Pacific. Labor unions warn of price spikes. A republic forms in North Irenmany amid Bolshevik strikes as delegates resist. America may abandon its stance on Rasscis.
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General
INDEX
Japan
Antry
Republic
North
Irenmany Bolshethm
Gempers
America
Danger of Bolshevism in United States is Bugaboo
A report discusses fears of Bolshevism in the United States, featuring London urging lawmakers to avoid hysteria and protect freedom of speech. He traces Bolshevism to a factional convention and warns against overreaction, arguing no lasting Bolshevik threat exists in America.
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United States
Congress
London
Taeda
Baker to Spell the President at Peace Meet
Secretary of War Baker plans to stay in Washington through February 12 and likely will not depart for Europe until after President Wilson returns, around February 24. He was once slated to go to France in January on war department business and had been rumored for the peace mission after the president’s return.
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Kt, &F
Baker
Europe
Wilson
Haker
France
War Department
Pesce “Con
Interallied Socialist Meeting Held in Paris
A gathering in Paris hosted by the Heltan Socialista and interallied socialist groups drew French Belgian English and Russian delegates. They traveled to attend the international socialistic and labor conference in Berne.
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Paris
Heltan Socialista An J
Parte
International Seckiliat and Labor
Berne
Boston Nationals Sold to London Theater Owner
The controlling interest of the Reston National League baseball club was sold to George Washington Grant, a longtime owner of moving picture theaters in London England, announced today.
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Ted Presa Frton
Mies
Controling i
George Washington Grant
Tondon
England
George H Utz Dies Former Bank Cashier at Menasha
Special to The North Horn reports the death of George H Utz at age fifty seven, longtime cashier of the First National Bank of Menasha from 1910. He was reared in Oshkosh, survived by a daughter from Winneconne and two widowed daughters, plus four grandchildren. Funeral plans pending.
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Denty
Wooplery
Appleton First Nationat
Froim Iist
Xathonst
Menasha
Oshkosh
Willow Ami
Ploneer
Winneconne
Minnecomme
Franklin Morgan Stowe
Winnevonnesand
Stow
Anni Y
Mix
EB Ulrich
Hawekeworth
American Steamer Wave Runs Aground Near Here
The American ship Wave bound for Rotterdam ran aground near the area. A party from Deak and others were dispatched to the scene. The vessel, about 600 tons, is crewed by a United States Navy crew and is en route from New York to Falmouth.
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Borer
Rotterdam
Bert
Deak
Previve
New York
Falmouth
United Statess Navy
Buffer work urged to combat postwar unrest during reconstruction
Secretary of Labor Wilson urged immediate enactment of buffer employment to prevent the philosophy of force from gaining hold during reconstruction. He spoke before labor committees about unemployment, warning against hysteria and urging measures to bridge a brief period of joblessness.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Labor
Wilson
Ure
House Labor Committees
Althotah
Paris
Groundhog Day Folklore and Local Weather Outlook
Oshkosh residents mark Candlemas as Groundhog Day with the belief a sunny sky means six more weeks of winter while clouds promise an early spring. Forecasters warn of potential food shortages if Lake Winnebago remains unfrozen. The piece notes wartime labor concerns and possible social unrest alongside the seasonal superstition.
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Oshkosh
Wana
Fee
Winnebuxo
Three Regiments Coast Artillery Going Home
The army announces three coast artillery regiments sailing for home with 450 officers and 6900 men aboard ships including the Agamemnon and Cedric. Units from Minnesota Ohio West Virginia and New York are returning from France with hospital detachments and convalescents. Transportes Martha Washington and Plattsburg arrive at New York with troops from Brest.
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West Haven
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Abandonment of National Guard Camps Urged
The article reports pressure to abandon Western National Guard camps and convert them for government use, with officials and leaders cited in urging the action. It notes a Secretary Crowe referencing plans and the expiration of certain commitments as part of the push.
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Associated Press
Wixtern Nationa Guard
Santunitienta
Ake Secretars Crowe
Fimeite Sy Constilues
Tml
Crimp Sevier
Vans
Legislation Aims to Validate Contracts Across Nations
Fragmentary text from a Washington D C conference notes legislation to validate and permit settlement of informal wartime contracts. Mentions a military committee and a taxed measure debated by the House, with garbled transcription obscuring specifics.
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Associated Preaty
Washington, D. C
Butter and Eggs Drop in Trade Notice
The item reports declines in butter and eggs prices, noting consumer effects and market reactions. It mentions producers, distribution changes, and dairy pricing movements affecting everyday purchases. The text reflects a period-focused market update on staple goods and household economics.
Greeks Occupy Thrace Alert Amid Turmoil
Turkiye forces face decisive movements in Thrace as reports cite Greek forces advancing and regional tensions rising. Officials warn of broader conflict as border clashes escalate and diplomacy stalls in near term.
Peter Suffers Second Stroke in Serbia King Context
Report states King Peter of Serbia has suffered a second stroke while in Amsterdam. The bulletin notes no immediate complications from the first stroke but confirms the second event though details on prognosis are scarce.
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Amsterdam
Dan
Peter
Serbia
Naval expansion urged amid tense global stance
In Washington urgent calls emerge for immediate naval expansion ahead of a House vote tomorrow on the administration's new building program. Admiral Mayo warns that without a capable fleet and enforcement, the nation risks leaving a vacuum in maritime power and security.
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Washington
Admiral Mayo
Britain declares war of commerce on United States
Washington observers report Britain has imposed an import embargo on more than 300 commodities, declaring commercial warfare on the U S. Officials say the move aims to force reciprocal measures and pry cargoes to British ships. Congressional leaders debate aggressive responses and potential wartime economic policies.
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Great Britain
United States
J. Martin
United Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
England
Buyers Bay
America
Wilson
Great Jurliain
Restrictions on Some Prices Withdrawn by Food Administration
Washington D C January 26 The Food Administration announced withdrawal of maximum retail margins on oleomargarine butter substitutes rum bacon and sugar. Remaining margins include wholesale and jobber margins for lard lard substitutes cold storage and related services with varied cents per pound or percent based on quantity and service. Retail margins still in effect cover lard substitutes and cold storage butter with cents per pound and percent margins.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Food Administration
Punish Inebriety Decree Reads in Petrograd
A desm a decree printed in Petrograd outlines penalties for inebriety among officials. The text mentions orders from Stockholm and cites dates in January. The report notes no death is included in the decree.
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Associated Preas
Stockholm
Felehevik
Sete Desma
Petrograd
Demobilization to Complete in Fifteen Days
Official information today says the demobilization of soldiers in the country will be completed within the next fifteen days. Authorities note rapid progress and readiness for the final stages as plans proceed.
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Ty United Preeay
Washington
Demet
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