Peace treaty signed as World War I ends
Paris January 10 did mark the ratification and effective peace of the Versailles settlement. Germany accepts obligations while the United States remains at war. Baron Von Lersner emphasizes Germany will meet treaty duties though hard times lie ahead and extradition issues remain unresolved. The ceremony closed at 4:16 p m with ceremonies brief and diplomats returning to Berlin.
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Berlin
42 Treaties For Powers To Study Besides Big One
Washington January 11 A list shows 42 treaties and conventions drafted at the Paris peace conference covering peace terms arms control liquor traffic aerial navigation and boundary questions in troubled Europe including Teschen East Galicia Poland Fiume Albania Danzig Schleswig Thrace and Temeswar unfinished items also include an Italian financial agreement a German armistice protocol and a Greek Bulgarian emigration treaty other agreements revise Berlin and Brussels acts Central Africa and border allocations Spitzbergen to Norway and Ahland Islands to Sweden.
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Sweden
Glass appeals for Austrian food loan
Secretary Glass urged Congress to authorize loans totaling 130 million dollars for food relief in Austria Poland and other European nations to avert potential disintegration of political cohesion in Western Europe He suggested raising to 260 million if needed and outlined allocations by country with Britain aiding transport and relief efforts including 48 million for Austria from other Western powers.
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Used Soviet Bureau As Blind Lusk Says ELMIRA Jan 10
State Senator Clayton R. Lusk said the so called Soviet bureau in New York served as a blind for sending Lenin letters to American workers and distributing propaganda against the government. He spoke as chairman of the joint legislative committee investigating radicalism in New York state and answered questions prepared by five Socialist assemblymen who have not yet been seated.
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Siamese Twins Case Sparks Census Enquiry
Washington dispatch reports Director of the Census describes a “saddleback opinion” on the Go dino twins Lucio and Simplicio born in the Philippine Islands. Enumerators debate whether the joined children are one or two, while Commissioner Yangco confirms they are two persons. The eleven year olds are healthy, playful, and intelligent.
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Philippine Islands
Yangco
Pershing denials on wastage of American lives in Armistice Day attacks
Washington report states General Pershing told House war committee that orders for attacks on Armistice Day were withdrawn after learning of the armistice. He refutes claims of Americans ordered to attack while French divisions stayed in place, citing a November 9 1918 directive from Foch and detailing casualty figures of the 92nd Division and Marines.
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Winchester
Mass
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United States
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Senate Passes New Sedition Act With Heavy Penalties
The Senate approved an anti sedition bill banning advocacy of forcible overthrow of the government with fines up to 5000 dollars and five years in prison. It bars mailings promoting force or sabotage and allows appeals in federal courts under a Borah amendment. The measure moves to the House for consideration.
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Hamilton And His Policies Praised By 2 Governors
Illinois Governor Frank Q. Lowden praised Alexander Hamilton at a Chicago commemoration, arguing the constitution protects fundamental rights and requires daily executive legislative contact. Iowa Governor W L Harding added that protection spurred prosperity and warned against Democratic free trade policies and inquisition-like actions amid high wages and prices.
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Hamilton
Democratic Party
Armistics Still In Force For The U. S.
The United States, noting the ratifications deposited in Paris on Saturday, states that the armistice terms still govern relations with Germany. The Paris ceremony occurred at 4:16 p.m. and marked the moment peace was restored between Germany and the Allied powers that completed ratification of the Versailles treaty.
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New York Act Stirs Up Senate
In Washington the New York state assembly’s refusal to seat five Socialist representatives drew heated responses in the Senate. Senator Borah warned it invites lawlessness while Senator Thomas said it could push Socialists toward revolution. Speaker Anges Hughes commented on the assembly’s action and urged careful consideration by the judiciary committee before seating rights are decided. Socialists staged rallies in the business district as August Claessens, one suspended member, warned of democracy’s death warrant and denounced both major parties as arch criminals.
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Joint Legislative Committee
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Claessens
Albany
Chicago To Pave 150 Miles Of Her Streets
Chicago outlines a 150 mile street paving program for the year with projects on South Water street Michigan avenue boulevard Ashland avenue and Ogden avenue. Bond issues totaling 56 million dollars are available to fund the improvements.
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Attack on Two Sailors Near Spalato Leaves One Dead
Two American sailors were attacked last Tuesday by five men on a road between Paludi and Spalato. They were taken to a hospital where one is reported dead and the other wounded. The national news agency relayed the incident.
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Public Delegate Made Chairman of U S Coal Body
Henry N. Robinson, representing the public on the coal strike settlement commission, was elected president. The first formal session is set for Monday with operators and miners invited from the central competitive field. The commission reviewed miners' union complaints and discussed plans of procedure. Miners' spokesman John L. Lewis signaled intent to respond to the commission’s call.
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Coal Strike Settlement Commission
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Miners’ Union
Baker Seeks Cabinet Seats in Legislative Halls
Secretary of War Baker urged radical govt changes at a meeting of women. He favored Cabinet members answering questions and avoiding on floor sacrifices of their departments. He warned Congress bears great powers but little responsibility. He urged temperate political discourse to seize postwar opportunities.
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Carpentier Beats Mickey in Two Rounds in Bordeaux
Georges Carpentier knocked out "Blink" Mickey at the start of the second round in Bordeaux France. After the bout Carpentier's manager M Descamps said he telegraphed Dempsey's manager that the Dempsey Carpentier fight would be held in New Jersey on September 6 with labor considerations noted.
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Blink” Mickey
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New Jersey
Japan and China begin talks on Shantung restoration
San Francisco Jan 10 Japan and China started negotiations on restoring Shantung to China, according to a cable received today by the New World, a Tokyo based Japanese newspaper.
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Bryan Denies Move To Sil Up Party In Senate Talk
Chicago Jan. 11 W J Bryan urged free discussion to reach peace treaty compromise in the Senate at the Troquois club saying if no agreement is possible Democrats could withdraw votes to allow Republicans a two thirds majority to ratify the treaty with reservations and let voters pass judgment. He denied a Democratic split and said Wilson and he differ only in methods.
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Hayes Urges Economy And Patriotism For American Standards
In Salt Lake City on January 11 Will H. Hays National Committee chair urged patriotism in peace and war and called for reduced living costs. He warned against paternalism in government and emphasized individual economy and responsible public service to preserve a republic. He praised free government and condemned Bolshevik influence.
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France
World League invites small states to join
Paris Jan 10 Premier Clemenceau telegraphed Argentina Chile Colombia Denmark Spain Norway Paraguay Holland Salvador Sweden Switzerland and Venezuela that the peace treaty makes the league of nations effective and invites their membership in the league.
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Reported German Revolt Denied by Dispatch
AMSTERDAM January 10 The dispatch denies claims that the German government has been overthrown stating the report is not true.
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