Soviet recognition push amid hidden Russian gold flows
Senate hearings reveal Soviet diplomat Martens saying world powers near recognizing the Soviet government. He notes political climate and Allied attitudes as key factors while admitting a secret stream of Russian gold moved to New York couriers. Details of the underground channel were not disclosed.
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CBI
Raymond Clapper
Washington, D. C
Ludwig
New Yor
Clarens
Iic
Recentis
Proparanda
Morris & Co
Chicaso Meat Packers
Hardwick
Slarcens
Eklnelng
Ieugh Machine Company
Lehisnton
Isie
National Storazs Commy
New York
Petrosrad
Medital
Tnt de Sosa
Irs
Abe Roosevelt Longworth
Trom
Martens
Threuch
Treaty Talks Collapse After Senator Opposition
Washington telegram reports bipartisan treaty talks ended when Democratic senators walked out over Article 10 reservations. Senator Lodge opposed Taft drafted reservations, prompting a shift toward seeking ratification by other means. Senate plans include a debate move scheduled for Feb 10, with uncertainty about majority support amid mixed opinions.
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3Roast Press
Washington, D. C
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Taft
Bartr
Hitchcock
Senate
Freudenburg Case Transfer and Quash Warrant Loss
The Freudenburg case involving Markesan proceedings moved to Fond du Lac with a preliminary hearing postponed. Netty duties and injections are noted, while a warrant quash motion by Green County and Witt was denied by Judge Privé, delaying the outcome to February.
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Hay Leen
Fond du Lac
Markesan
Yesterda
Masiara
Udenburs
Green County
Prenéenburg
Mark
Janesville crackdown on gambling in public venues
Police in Janesville moved to curb gambling with rummy and similar games targeted in clubs, stores, and pool halls. No arrests reported as officers cited testimony about losses in a gaming room and aimed to stop all such activities.
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Janesville
Campungs
Exer
Bankers’ Group Meets in Green Bay
Bankers of northeast Wisconsin representing a capital of 50880000 meet in Green Bay as part of Wisconsin Bankers association group three. The meeting was called by Albert Garel of Rewrunes to discuss banking concisions.
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Associated Press
Green Bay—Bankers of Northeast
Wisconsin
Green Bay
Wisconsin Bankers Associate
Caginman
Albert Garel
Farmers complain of low returns and rising costs
Washington report outlines how over 20 000 farmers answered 793 698 questions, describing long toil for meager pay, rising living costs, and widespread dissatisfaction with middlemen. Farmers call for higher prices, parcel post expansion, and rural carrier incentives to move produce directly to consumers.
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Associated Pres
Washington, D
Biakslee
Posumas
George L. Wood
Blaksiee
Fis
Eisneslee
Auto Insurance Rates Seen Rising Across States
The Associated Press reports new increases in auto theft and accident insurance premiums by the eastern conference of the National Assembly Underwriters. Insurers expect hikes between 4 and 20 percent as thefts and crashes surge, threatening many firms with collapse if rates do not rise to cover losses.
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Associated Press
New York
Civelec
Allen FL Couch
Calced
Washingtona
D.C
United States
Prcc
Labor Department Bureau of
le Rock
Memphis
Boston
Chicago
Cleveland
Cuba
Philippines
Howat Plans 70 Move Union Headquarters
Howat plans to move union headquarters amid a piecemeal protest against industrial court law. He led a delegation from a Missouri town to press for action as Governor Allen calls for volunteers to dig wartime coal during the strike and troops to protect workers.
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Howat
Es Ux Press
Kan
Alexander
Mine Work of America of
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Pitlshurs Crane
Berber of Commerce
Alien ix
World Situation May Force Treaty Adoption
The article reports that treaty negotiations face a potential impasse as Congress prepares to resume debate. It notes delays over Article 18, differing party positions, and expected absence of key senators. It highlights a climate of political tension, with international pressures influencing ratification prospects and ongoing discussions in the Senate.
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Washington
Wes
Callaps
Sater Hitchcock
Nebraska
Democratic Lewter
Time Committee
Omaha
Europe
Asia
Africa
Senate
Hitchcock
Underwood
illness slows Newberry trial in Grand Rapids
In Grand Rapids Michigan illness delays jury selection in the election fraud trial of Senator Truman H Newberry and 434 others. Judge Clarence W Sessions and Judge James G Murfin expect to proceed once ill defendants are excused and a jury is finally seated. Prosecution opening is planned after jurors are chosen with trials slated to begin Monday.
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Associated Prose
Grand Rapis
J. Kk Osullivan
Press Starr
Grand Rapids
Mich
Jiandee
Tetman H-New
Clarence W_ Les- Sans
Lewis Burr
George W_ John
Pfrank C. Duiler
United States
Eaey Kener
James G. Murfin
Det Tor
Murfin
Losk
Ce Gary
Stone Age Stuff Fails Greom Anpitant Ie Arrested
A mangled report describes George Burlingame aged 62 and a revolver incident. Staged confusion over a wife or mate led to a police call after a clerk demanded proof of identity. Home interrogation and a police take on the case follow in a fragmentary account.
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George Burlingame
Creger
Slerk
Clerx
Pep
Night riders prosecution funds raised report
Money was raised to prosecute night riders as part of a union notice. The report notes a storage plant rejection by the society in Appleton and describes a new building planned to be 169 to 130 feet and six stories high. Half the building will be used for storage of encescs and the other half for general storage.
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Ike
Gts
Blakelee
Burleson
Inj
I Blakeslee
Associated Preach Aprictes
Brericeat
Outagariie Union Jean Society
Eagofts
Berty Lean Celinquenis
Trensport
Appleton
Balkan diplomacy fuels press uproar over Adriatic dispute
United press dispatch reports Camilla Clanferra stating Jugoslavia’s reply to the Adriatic settlement remains unsatisfactory. The Idea Nazionale calls for re-discussion of the Adriatic question, while Italian leaders warn resuming past positions would demean Italian dignity. Demonstrations in Belgium and Italy unfold as governments face mounting nationalist pressure. A Belgrade stance is deemed worthy of Balkan tradition, with Republics urging resistance to ultimatums amid European tension.
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Camilla Clanferra
United Dress
Sian
Kone—JuzoSlavia
Fox
Idea Nationale
Juro
Triburma
Belgrade
Lulidiatom
Idea Nazionale
Pasmeraton
Nit
Ioe
Theforante Italia
Wimendous
Belgude
Germany
Austria
Trumbach Bravaioss
Trieste
Pelerade
Enitach
Agrem
Haig
Belgium-Holland
Associated Press
Paris
Ifayvas
Lielland
Brivseis
Echo d
Sign of Degeneracy and Women’s Campaign At Américan Regeneracy
A garbled report describes a controversial plan linked to the Américan Regeneracy event. It mentions Gaston and a women’s room in a theater, alleged exoneration of women, and a “Twentieth Century Crusade” theme. Plans include an informational anti- league drive and new organizational officers to be chosen next week.
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Leey Vacc Ganton
Dreeraeatina
Chiraca
Iran
Axe
New Earls
Plant Welfare Plan Announced by Tribune
The Chicago Tribune today announced a plant welfare plan drafted by five editors. The plan includes bonuses pensions and home building assistance as well as vacation provisions. Work councils were not included in the plan though printers' chapels in plants are cited as the earliest form of work regulation.
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United Press
Chicare
Chicago
Plca
Neip
Government probes bids for German ships amid trust fears
Washington reports government scrutiny of bids on former German passenger vessels sold by the Shipping Board. International Mercantile Marine makes a bid on Leviathan, George Washington and Americas, totaling about 965000 tons, while Munson Steamship offers for seven ex Germans serving routes to South America. Officials stress bids include anti trust safeguards and require bidders to disclose services, ownership, and permanence of operations.
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United Press
Washington
Gizantic Shipping Trust
Inter= witigway Storeantile Marine
New York Corportan
Bas
Shipping Board
Internatonal Mercantile Marine
Leviathan
George Washington
Americh
Hest
Mainain Parsenger Services
Munson Steamship Company
NewYork
Servis Beetween
New York
Hip Janeiro
Buenos Aires
Muse Tell PL
Smallex Shipping Board
Woman Stops Work to Support Husband, Petition Cited
Fragmentary notice notes a woman resigning to favor her husband in a disputed matter. The text references Mrs Peterson and a John Peterson, with unclear context or location.
Light Waves to Carry Sound Message
A London report from Imperial College of Technology describes an instrument by Prof. A. E. Rankine that uses light to transmit speech. A talking horn and selenium receiver project a message over long distances with strong light. the larger the receiver battery, the farther the reach.
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London
San
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South Kensington
Ranikine
Bryan Replies With Hot Shots In Democratic Row
The Associated Press reports Bryan condemns Governor Edwards and New Jersey politics, accusing Edwards of harming party unity by backing liquor pressure and lacking conscience. He says Edwards’ stance weakens Democratic support and invites defections among prominent Democrats.
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Associated Presa
Astetide
N.C
Etypracds
New Jerey
Wiliam J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Besen
New Jersey
Eawards
Mir Bryan
Cummings
Iovernos Edwards
Attacks on trains in Mexico classified official report
An official report circulating in Washington cites 64 train attacks in the past year as serious raids. Northern lines near the Mexico City area suffered the most damage with losses including 29,020 in goods, 10 freight and passenger cars, and over 750,093 in freight and baggage destroyed or stolen by rebels. Mexico City reports government campaigns against rebel bands in western states to secure order for the presidential election next July. President Carita orders state commanders to intensify efforts against Pancho Villa, Feliciano Diaz, and other forces in Campeche, Vera Cruz regions.
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Washlacres
Dh. C
Mexico
Washington
Ralph WH Lurser
United Press
Mexsico City
Carita
Chiiftning
Naorfonee
Io Wr
Pancho Vista
Felaez
Fampice
Feliz Diaz
Organizing Two Million Man Army in Two Years
Senate military committee chair Wadsworth reports the possibility of an organized army of two million within five years after the new reorganization bill passes. The plan includes a permanent standing army, citizens' army and national guards, with compulsory drills and universal service to mobilize 2.845 million personnel by 1926. Estimated annual cost near 590.96 million dollars, plus provisions for foreign contingents and industrial exemptions.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Wadsworth
gennimUtary Committee
Citizens’ Army
Congress Cannot Solve Paper Shortage, Says Report
Washington reports Congress cannot remedy the paper shortage as hearings and testimony show limited options. Members debate distribution restrictions and potential Canadian remittances while noting existing agreements and long-standing supply constraints.
Drive for Beer in England Sparks Prohibition Debate
A skewed Associated Press caricature in London depicts a scene urging prohibition. The image references beer, wine, and whiskey sold in Great Britain and warns that five million pamphlets carry the message that prohibition could win.
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Presa London
Middlemen Divide Big Sugar Gains
A rough report from Washington cites a December sugar price surge with wholesalers and retailers earning hefty margins. It notes export and import patterns, refined sugar prices, and distributor profits, including regional price disparities and overall sugar trade values for the month.
Compromise for Omro Electric Railway Fare Dispute
An Eastern Wisconsin commission approves a compromise after the Wisconsin Electric Company and local associations dispute passenger parity. A new order modifies the earlier fare plan though some rates remain, with adjustments to the 150 car concession and related terms.
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Eleetrie Company
Passenkee
Mouhett
Kithess Rani
AXE County
Madinai
Roesart
Seditigus Libel Case Begins in Winnipes
Seditigus Libel case opens in Winnipes with evidence centered on farm leaders from Manito and Mechanics Involved. Accused include J Woot BoLeun Fae, Rev Waam Ivens, Jaca Wl Pritchard, George Armstveny, and J E Braz er with seven strike leaders among farmers. Evie diner reportedly was sese today.
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Waam Ivens
Heers
Jaca
Pritchard
George Armstveny
J. E. Brazer
Evie
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