FBI raid vault as court halts search in packing case
Chicago February 6 armed with a federal warrant Judge Landis authorized Francis J Heney FTC to raid the vault of Henry Veeder general counsel for Swift and Company seizing records for probe of the packing industry The raid continued until nearly six oclock amid Veeder opposition and was paused by a stay order from Judge Landis Healy Veeder counsel will argue the stay this morning Veeder complained the government sought private papers not belonging to Swift and Co and that he had a right to protect his private correspondence
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Petrograd Council Declares Workmen and Soldiers Government Permanent
In Petrograd, the congress of workmen and soldiers' deputies concluded sessions by declaring the government permanent and eliminating the constituent assembly. A decree was issued for immediate rationalization of all land as part of the new order.
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Trench Raids Signal Impending Battle Across Fronts
Reports from the North Sea to the Swiss frontier highlight rising military activity. American, British and French forces step up trench and bombardment actions, while Germans respond with attacks and new trenches. Air battles intensify as French, British and Italian aviators claim several enemy planes downed. Peace talks at Brest Litovsk appear to stall with high-level meetings in Berlin and a crown council. In southern Russia, Tartar forces advance toward Yalta as battles surround Sevastopol and the fortress remains contested.
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Chicago Milk Shortage Despite Boycott From Local Farmers
Chicago milk distributors sourced about two thirds of normal supply by importing from distant dairies as local farmers boycott pricing set by a federal commission. Distributors trimmed wholesale services but kept adequate family deliveries, prioritizing homes with children over hotels and childless households. Some firms reported 25 to 75 percent of usual supplies from Omaha St Louis Detroit Cleveland Wisconsin and Michigan regions.
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Czernin Speech Distorted by German Press Says Austria Would Defend Prewar Allies
The article reports that Count Czernin’s remarks were misrepresented by German outlets. It notes he disassociated Belgium from German possessions and stated Austria would defend only the prewar possessions of its allies, countering Berlin and Sofia’s war aims.
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Troops in Finland Mark Time Amid Unclear Situation
In a blurred report from Stockholms, dated February 6, movements in Finland show no decisive action. Reds, Russians, and patriots reportedly push through Petrograd and Stockholm, while officials claim revolutionary order persists as Finnish volunteers seek roles in Sweden.
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Italy's war sentiment shifts as invasion stirs resolve
Paris dispatch notes Italy's long-unpopular war gains momentum after German invasion. Despite past delusions of territorial aims and internal weakness, Italians rally around defense, endurance, and national resolve, with war support widening beyond regional loyalties.
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President Wilson Convenes on Ship Tonnage Crisis
President Wilson met with Hurley of the Shipping Board to tackle the tonnage shortage hindering American troop movements abroad. He explored reducing imports, allied ship access, and neutral releases to keep vessels available for transport and war needs. The session reviewed production, distribution, and the potential 3,000,000 ton output forecast, with allies relying more on their own production.
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Fail To Agree On Packers' Arbitrator
Washington February 6 conferences between the President's media commission and pact companies failed to agree on an arbitrator to settle employer disputes. The talks extended several hours with no decision.
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Socialists Send Greetings to Leon Trotzky
The Socialist Party of America issues a peace program praising Bolshevik moves and urging Washington to push talks among central powers and Bolsheviks. It calls for belligerents to meet in conference and seeks recognition of the Petrograd government. A request to Lansing asks forwarding congratulations to Trotzky through Russian socialists.
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France publishes documents to show how war started
Paris reports that the Petit Parisien began printing German official documents altered to claim the war was premeditated and organized by Berlin authorities. The papers say the documents were provided by a celebrant revolutionary source and outline alleged wartime plans and actions.
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Canada and America Pro-rate Labor Agreement
Washington February six. Canada and the United States reach a mutual labor agreement to pro rate manpower for war needs. Canada will import labor from the United States with U.S. consent and American employers will import Canadian labor only with Canada’s consent. Coordinated policy aims to ease farm labor shortages while meeting England Italy and France demand for wheat and foodstuffs. The accord emerged from talks between Canada’s Deputy Minister of the Interior Cory and the U.S. Immigration Commissioner General Cametti at the Department of Labor.
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Discord in Flanders reports German soldiers strike incitement
Amsterdam paper quotes Tele Graaf frontier correspondent on German measures against strike leaders in Germany provoking discontent in Flanders. The report says soldiers have urged Belgian laborers forced to work to strike, indicating rising unrest among troops.
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How bad does he want it buys the diamond trade
The speaker notes income matters less than desire in purchasing. Noting diamonds are worn by many, including not only the wealthy, the message highlights consumer drive. It compares shoe buyers of ten to twelve dollars to show high spending by regular readers of The Whig, a broad customer base.
President extends scope of Alien Act
The president extends the Alien Act to cover more actions and persons. The measure aims to curb activities deemed inimical to United States interests and allows broader powers for enforcement and investigation across intermittent camps tracing related to security concerns.
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Washington Comment on Versailles Plan
Washington officials discuss the Versailles plan amid conflicting signals. The notes indicate no disagreement with the premiers statement though the stance shows differences with a political ally. The record reflects ongoing analysis of allied positions and potential policy implications.
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Fuel Held Up in East by Storms
Washington Feb 6 Government says heatless Monday program continues due to coal shortages and severe cold. Officials report rail and coal movement crippled. many states closing plants. Possible extended four day shutdowns tied to Lincoln and Washington birthdays.
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Daily inspection update at post hospitals
Daily inspection of all post hospitals appears in garbled notes listing days and names. The fragment mentions inspectors, regular checks, and a question about a healer, with unclear dates or places.
Amendment on Women’s Registration Referred to Judiciary
A proposed amendment requiring women to register was introduced Tuesday by Senator Culberson and sent to the judiciary committee for consideration. The proposal seeks to mirror male registration requirements and faces questions about its legality and scope.
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