Senator Colt Urges U S Entry Into League Covenant
Washington reports Senator Colt of Rhode Island urged the United States to join the league of nations to fulfill wartime commitments and safeguard France. He argued the Monroe doctrine must be safeguarded domestically and that international cooperation has never been tried before. The Senate debated Shantung and the league while President Wilson met with Republicans.
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Washington, D.C
Wilson
White House
Colt
Rhode Island
Washington
D. C
League of Nations
Senate
United States
Sherman
An. Hnois
Sal
Washington, D. C
League
Rhode Island Senate
Association of Free Nations
Vast Forest Reserve Lands To Be Opened For Settlement
About 25 000 acres of Cook County forest reserve will be opened for settlement at 3 dollars an acre. Auditor J A Freus stated today that an appraisal is being arranged and the land will transfer to settler use, not suitable for agricultural purposes.
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United Press
St. Pael
Cook County
Tangwe
J. A Freus
Bandits Loot Farm House in Broad Daylight
A wealthy farmer south of Windom reported that nine bandits in two cars raided his home while he was away, looting 156 cases of liquor valued at 36000. Mrs West, her son, and a farm hand were present. a bandit wore marine uniform and another a soldier guard. The attackers fled toward the Iowa line with the vehicles and trailer. Mrs West says rewards are posted for the arrest and recovery of the remaining property.
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Associated Press
Sacksom
Mign
Francis L. Wes
Windom
Jackson
Ars. West
West
Nother
Gard
Mrs. West
Iowa State Line
Bone Dry Movement Beaten in Senate
In Madison the bone dry prohibition enforcement bill failed to advance late in the session as Lieutenant Governor Dithmar ruled the Senate rules barred its introduction. Senator Oscar Olson had offered a substitute bone dry enforcement measure after the Mulberger act earlier passed.
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Associated Press
Madison
Philipp
Dithmar
Gor
Oscar R. Olson
Senate
Wisconsin political figure named collector of customs
Orio A Laboride named collector of customs at Milwaukee by President Wilson. A resident of Elkhart Lake he has long chaired the Democratic state central committee and was prominent in the state legislature.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Orio A. Laboride
Cedar
Wilson
Elkhart Lake
Democratic State Central Committee
Senator Jones Seeks Indefinite Withdrawal From League
Washington Republican Senator Wester L. Jones told the Young Men's Republican club that withdrawal from the League Covenant is indefinite. He argued for a referral to prevent any nation from remaining a League member after two years if willing, and to ensure it can be held to international obligations after withdrawal.
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Associated Press
Seattle
League of Nations
United States
Wester L. Jones
Washington
Young Men’s
Republican Club
Abyssinian Mission Donates to Red Cross
The Abyssinian Mission donated 35004 dollars to the American Red Cross in Washington before leaving for Detroit after a week in the city. The gift is to aid crippled American soldiers and expresses congratulations to the United States on victory in the war.
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RED Cross
Br Associated Press
Washington, D. C
American Red Cross J
Abissinismy
Detroit
United States
Polk to Leave Tomorrow for Lansing’s Paris Mission
Under Secretary Polk of the State Department announced he will go to New York tomorrow to confer with Secretary Lansing before sailing for Paris to head the American peace delegation. Lansing is expected to arrive in New York Saturday.
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Associated Prese
Washington, D. C
Secreary
Polk
State Department
Morrow
New York
Lansing
Paris
Raynham Crashes Martinsyde Plane During Test Flight
Filmed attempted trans-Atlantic flight ends at 30 feet above ground as aircraft crashes near the field. Pilot Raynham and navigator Lieutenant Conrad H. Biddlecombe escape uninjured.
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P. St. Johns
N. F
Fredham
Thares
Raynham
Conrad H. Biddlecombe
Three Reeds to Decision Treaty of Peace
Erie dances ane. Than Million in Libel Trial. Legislature compromises on Soldier Bones Bil.
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Erie
Chicago Food Storage Totals Under Federal Probe
Chicago officials report large food stocks in storage as part of the $109 000 000 food trust inquiry. Beef 86000000 pounds pork 70500000 pounds eggs 1750000 cases butter 17893000 pounds. officials warn rapid sale could depress prices nationwide. Assistant Federal Attorney Dickinson says investigation progresses.
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Hy Tatted Press
Chicago
State Department of Agriculture
Dickinson
Rail deficit called war loss by Clark
Washington DC AP reports Interstate Commerce Commission Chairman Clark told the House committee the railroad administration deficit exceeds 490 million dollars and should be treated as a war loss. He urged government loans at favorable rates and higher operating incomes through increased rates, deeming freight reductions impossible.
Fire crews retreat as wind drives walls of flame
Associated Press reports Spokane, Washington fire crews pull back before wind driven walls of fire that threaten Amber, ranches, livestock, and residents. Destruction of ranch houses noted as flames spread. weather and firefighter shortages in western Montana and northern Idaho worsen the situation, described as the worst since the Holocaust.
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Associated Press
Spokane
Wash
Montana
Idaho
Public urged to stockpile coal as shortage fears rise
Washington officials and coal operators warned of an impending fuel shortage. C. E. Lesher of the Geological Survey said prices could rise to 5 to 6 dollars a ton, urging the consuming public to lay in supplies now as production since January 2 shows a deficit of 10,609,505 tons from last year.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
C. E. Lesher
T He Geological Survey
Lesher
Marinette Boy Dies of Infantile Paralysis
A Marinette boy, age unspecified, dies from infantile paralysis. The death is reported by the Associated Press with local details pending.
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Marinette
City Hall Sinks ten feet after well collapse
City Hall collapsed sinking about ten feet after a well failure. Caled Press reports a chaotic event with tenants scrambling to safety as structural stability worsened. No serious injuries were confirmed though several people narrowly escaped harm.
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City Hall
Caled Press
Big Steee
Bela Kun Ousted Amid Turbulent Communist Cabinet Shifts
Patchy reports describe Bela Kun, leader of the Hun communist government, facing ouster amid cabinet turmoil. In scattered dispatches he is portrayed as disoriented, clinging to power while factions maneuver for control.
Bolshevik Hungary Prepares as Allied Plans Loom
Vienna reports Bolshevik Hungary, surrounded by dissent and a weak army, readies for struggle as Allied offensives and a potential Vienna occupation loom. Bolshevik leadership shifts with Boehm's resignation and Sandler's succession amid Sabotage and mounting anti Soviet sentiment in Budapest.
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Budapest
Red Army
M Lastat
Boehm
Landler
Sandler
Fifth Army Corps
Switzerland
Bri
Fey
Vienna
Germany Eyes Trade Resumption With Soviet Russia
Undersecretary Cecil B. Harmsworth told the House of Commons that Germany is believed to be seeking to reestablish trade with Soviet Russia. He had no exact information but said a German government mission has visited or is about to visit Soviet Russia to pursue commercial ties.
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Associated Press
Landes
Russia
Cecil B. Harmsworth
Federal judge rules against Brewers in prohibition case
In Philadelphia Judge Dickinson refused to issue a formal opinion on a brewing firm’s right to produce two and a half percent beer. The court cannot rule in advance on a question for a jury, and permission was granted Berkner & End Brewing Company to withdraw its demurrer to the government charge of breaking prohibition laws by producing beer over one percent alcohol.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pem-Jucce
Dickinson
Taompeen
Pittsburg
Aice
Berkner & End+ Brewing Company
Germans Propose Rebuilding French Cities at Versailles
Paris reports the German reparations commission proposed that German engineers and workers reconstruct northern French cities as part of reparations. French plans would be submitted and Germans would serve as contractor, using German materials in the same war.
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United Press
Paris
Versailles
France
Ierma
Saloons Close After Ruling by United States Attorney
United Press reports in Pitteburg that U S Attorney Crawford interpreted Judge Thomson’s decision to apply to all beer and grain alcohol products. Many saloons closed today as licensees reacted to the broad reading impacting brewing and sale of beer and other beverages.
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United States
United Press
Piteburg
Ines Wallop
Crawford
Thomson
Higher rates upheld by interstate commerce commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission upheld higher freight rates for coal operators in China and West Tir Mina, finding the increases harmed the network and disadvantaged shippers. The decision came a day after an ICC inquiry requested by Director General Hines.
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Washington, D. C
Chin
West Tir Mina
Hata Fe
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hines
Badgers And Daylight How Wisconsin Delegations Stand On Repeal
Northwestern special report outlines Wisconsin congressional votes on daylight saving repeal. For repeal: Classon Esch Frenr Monahan Nelson Randall Voight Lampert. Against repeal: Kleczka. Nox voting: Browne.
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Wisconsin House
Washington, D. C
Wisconsin
Ohe House
Classon
Esch
Frenr
Monahan
Nelson
Randall
Voight
Lampert
Kleczka
Browne
Premier Promises Full Probe of Korea Atrocities
United Press reports Premier Hara pledges a full investigation and immediate reform in Korea amid charges by missionaries and others. Cables signify Japan’s stance, with dispatches seen as admission of some accusations.
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IAP
Korea
United Press
New York
Hara
Japan
Mexico mediation offer refused amid Central American tensions
Reports state that Mexico's offer to mediate in the dispute near Tinoco's government was declined. The move followed growing unrest as Salvadoran and Nicaraguan stakeholders, with President Tinoco’s stance leaning toward a friendly intervention, faced pushback from local factions seeking stability.
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Salvador
Merve
Nicder
Tinero
Ades
Ois
Tinoco
Parcel Post With Germany Resumed Immediately
Washington announces the resumption of parcel post service with Germany effective immediately. Packages up to 100 pounds will be accepted for forwarding to German destinations.
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Germany
Washington, D. C
Ona Parcel Post
Powiative Department
Swiss Send Home Last of German Prisoners
The last of the German prisoners interned in Switzerland is sent home. The Swiss government arranged the repatriation as part of ongoing efforts to conclude the confinement of German nationals.
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Associated Prese
Berm
Switzerland
Brace
Asiatic Kaiser May Dominate Affairs of Asia and the Pacific
The Senate is urged to reject the Shantung provision in the peace treaty. Senator Sherman argues the clause would empower Japan to control Shantung, expand its power, and threaten US interests in the Pacific. He compares Japanese aims to German imperialism and condemns harsh occupation by Japan as unjust.
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The
Pacific
Washington, D. C
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Sherman
Illinois
Japan
Shantung Peninsula
League of Nations
Germany
Orient
United States
Philippines
Isehokisa
Europe
Pacific Ocean
Shantung
International Socialist Conference Planned in Lucerne
Report notes another international socialist conference to be held in Lucerne next month, organized by the Rotialiat fsommittee at Amsterdam with preparations by Camille Huysmans secretary of the gnctalist internationale arriving in Switzerland.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Jy Sh
Deng
Rotialiat
Lucerne
Camilie Huysmans
Gnctalist Internationale
Switzerland
Switzerland to float loan here through bond sale
United Press reports Switzerland plans to float a loan in this city amounting to between 20,080,000 and 66,000,600 dollars. The issue will be financed by bond sales and underwritten by Guaranty Trust Company and other prominent banks. Proceeds will cover needs noted by Swiss authorities.
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United Presa Y
New York
Switzerland
Guaranty Trust Company
Proveeda
Suyizer
Bitter Fight Over Dry Measure Expected in Senate
A protracted battle is anticipated as lawmakers consider a measure aimed at enforcing prohibition. The session was marked by contentious debate among about a dozen members, with opposition and support sides forming around the proposed enforcement actions.
Pershing to Return to America in August
The article states General Pershing will return to the United States in August after a postponement by the rules committee and the session’s discussions.
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Pershing
America
Britain to salvage sunken German ships in scapa flow
Reported today that Britain will salvage ships sunk by German forces at Scapa Flow. The story notes expected antifactory results and details remain unclear from the damaged text.
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Britain
Sundry Civil Bill Passes House Overhaul of Wounded Care
The Sundry Civil Bill passed the House after amendments raising the rehabilitation appropriation for wounded soldiers. The prior veto by the president cited insufficient funding, and the Public Appropriations Committee boosted the total to 17 million, with Democrats pressing for 14 million more. Representative Fuchanans of Texas moved to recommit for a higher sum, a proposal carried 201 to 194.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Wisconsin State Labor Federation Meets in Appleton Parade Planned
Appleton hosts the Wisconsin State Labor Federation convention with 7000 to 8000 expected in a labor parade. Delegates push for 2 percent beer, repeal of wartime prohibition, and immediate action to cut living costs. The body rejects an Appleton YMC A invitation, cites wartime record issues, and urges a price-control commission and surplus sales to the public.
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Associated Preas
Appleton
Wisconsin State Federation of Labor
John Gerling
Milwaukee
United Press
Wisconsin Federation of Labor
YM. C. A. Becaus
France
Thas
MCA
United Pre
Wisconsin State Labor Federation
MLC. A
Sun
Victor Manhardt
Tam
M.C. A
War Department
J. XN. Tittemine
American Society of Equity
Wisconsin
Labor Federation
1 Equity Sociory
Labor
Equity Society
Bandit Learns He Shot His Boyhood Friend
A detective in a hospital scene recalls a tragic shooting as Bandit learns his childhood chum was struck. The account notes the two had not met for months before the fatal wound, and Detective Frank Murphy reports the incident.
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Bandit
Chum
United Press
Cmebe
Jidge Tobas
Mexico Seeks to Buy Aircraft in United States
Ambassador Romas of Mexico met at the State Department with Acting Secretary Polk and the American ambassador to Mexico. He requested permission for Mexico to purchase airplanes in the United States for his government and said he expected the request would be granted.
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Washington, D. C
Romas
Mexico
State Department
Polk
Henry P
Per
Airplanes Planned to Patrol Forests in Precaution Move
A report from state officials outlines using airplanes to patrol forests as a preventive measure. State Forester WT Con discusses the plan with business leaders who have agreed to share the costs.
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United Prese
Plans for Polish loan move toward Poland republic
An Associated Press dispatch from Chicago reports that plans for a three million loan to the republic of Poland have taken definite form. The announcement quotes Premier Paderewski and Polish ministers of finance commerce and health.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Republic of Poland
Premyer Paderewski
Finaros
Communicazion Commerce and
Prohibition Clash: Wets Face Final National Ban
Special to The Northwestern Washington examines the wets versus drys as the nationwide prohibition amendment nears enforcement on January 16, 1920. It notes wartime laws and demobilization language, vigilant political action, and the likely rise of enforcement challenges across states and communities.
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