Senate Approves $100 Million Europe Near East Food Aid
After a week of debate the Senate passed by 53 to 18 a bill appropriating $100,000,000 for food relief in Europe and the Near East. The measure, requested by President Wilson to curb Bolshevism, moves to conference for minor amendments. Conferees named include Martin, Overman, and Warren.
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Labor Mission Sails To Make New Converts
The U S Department of Labor economic mission sails today on the Laplan to survey industrial conditions in middle Europe’s new democracies. Secretary Wilson will see the commissioners off. R J Caldwell, mission head, says America should aid new democracies to curb Bolshevism and spend to build peace as much as for war.
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Revolt in Portugal Raises Civil War Fear
Dispatches from Lisbon report the monarchist cause gaining adherents in the capital and spreading northward. Proclamation of the monarchy at Souza Sao Thiago Villa Do Cende and Arcellos raises alarm that civil war may be unavoidable.
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Hines Calls for 750 Million Fund for Rail System
Washington Jan 25 The Railroad Administration seeks 750 million dollars more for its revolving fund to supplement 500 million already provided and nearly exhausted. Director General Hines says 196 million covers losses from last year and the rest is advances to railroads to be repaid with interest. Congress will be asked to appropriate the amount, needed whether railroads return to private management soon or later. The estimate includes 368.193 million for capital projects and purchases, plus 12.84 million for inland waterways and 20 million to finance a Boston and Maine reorganization.
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Garbled Wilson Cotton Message Linked to Embargoes Lift
Washington report says President Wilson advised lifting embargoes on cotton exports to nonenemy nations and allowing shipments to all countries as needed. War Trade Board officials say message was garbled in transmission and no cotton to enemy ports is allowed until central powers blockade policy is settled at Paris.
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Chicago Welcomes Russian War Mother
Madame Catherine Breshkovskaya known as the Mother of the Russian Revolution arrived in Chicago en route from Seattle to New York. She tours the United States to raise funds for Russian war orphans and was greeted by a diverse crowd including Jane Addams Rachelle Yarros and Ellen Gates Star. She will remain in Chicago several days before continuing to Newark.
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President to Visit War Zone on Sunday
President Wilson plans a Sunday trip to the devastated regions of France. He will travel by train to Rheims, where an army motor car will meet him for a tour of the surrounding district.
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Wilson to Deny Reds All Favor
Paris notes say President Wilson plans conditional recognition of the Russian revolution by allied representatives. The move would imply recognition of outcomes of the old czarist regime but not Bolshevik policies. Paris hosts Russians debating whether to meet Bolsheviks or hold firm against them.
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Butter Slumps Three Cents as Egg Prices Fall
Chicago January 25 butter declined three cents a pound marking a 19 cent drop since January 13. Egg prices slid to 214 to 3 cents a dozen fower, retail enforcement looms over alleged price gouging. Wholesale butter trades at 46 to 51 cents a pound and eggs 53 to 5415 cents a dozen. Meat prices also dropped with pork at 22 cents, veal and lamb down four cents.
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Judge Landis to Probe Jury Frauds in Berger Case
Chicago January 25 Judge Landis will investigate alleged irregularities in the deliberations of the trial of Congressman-elect Victor L Berger of Milwaukee and four socialist leaders convicted of conspiring to violate the espionage law. Subpoenas were served on all 12 jurors to appear for questioning amid claims of prejudicial remarks.
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Body of Rosa Luxemburg Found in Canal
Amsterdam January 25 report from Berlin states the mutilated body of Rosa Luxemburg, Spartacist leader, was recovered from the Landwehr canal after she was killed by a mob recently.
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Monarchy Proclaimed in Lisbon Prompts Telegraph Report
A telegram from Valencia on the Portuguese border reports that a monarchy has been proclaimed in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, signaling a major political shift. The message was received today in Madrid and confirms the historic event.
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Norwegian Cabinet Resignation Likely in January Reports
From Copenhagen reports dated January 25 indicate the resignation of the Norwegian cabinet is imminent, according to sources described as apparently trustworthy.
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The Germany That Met Defeat Tour Reflections
A Paris written perspective recaps a two week tour through Germany by Mr. Corey. He travelled about 1200 miles and interviewed leaders from Hindenburg to Haase, detailing reactions to defeat and insights from the occupier era.
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Medal for Every Man in Armies
A firsthand account from Paris dated January 24 details Allied victory reflection and a world stage of postwar moves. The piece recounts American reporters entering Germany after armistice, the mood of soldiers, and the broader Allied aims including demobilization, territorial concerns, and a new medal for troops. It outlines high level steps by the great powers and notes plans for a joint mission to Poland and a league of nations proposal led by Lloyd George and Wilson.
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Rochambeau Safe In New York With Men of 337th Artillery
New York, Jan 25. The French steamer Rochambeau arrived with more than 800 American officers and men, part of a wave bringing over 6,000 troops that day aboard eight ships. The 1883 soldiers included units 337th and 339th field artillery with dozens of officers and hundreds of enlisted men. Debarkation was postponed due to lateness.
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British Draft of New League Is Made Public
Paris January 25 The British plan for a league of nations is outlined in concrete form for the first time. It provides machinery to handle international disputes, protect territorial integrity, aid new states, and supervise trade in arms while coordinating economic and labor questions through a central executive, secretariat, and periodic meetings. The plan excludes Germany for now but invites all civilized states with settled governments to join. A permanent court of international justice is proposed for justiciable disputes, with arbitration as a standby until the court is created. Separate representation for India and British dominions is provided.
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Cromwell Sisters Aided Red Cross Die After Jump
In Bordeaux January 25 the Cromwell twins aged 32 jumped from the rail of the French steamer La Lorraine and died. Both had served the Red Cross since February 1918, mainly at Chalons Sur Marne in canteen work and later in evacuation hospitals under bombardment. Their superior Miss Barnett called them the best loved, most devoted workers, and attributed their deaths to long strain and high nervous tension.
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Swedish ultimatum orders Bolshevik legation out
Stockholm Jan 26 The Swedish government has sent an ultimatum to the Bolshevik legation here demanding its departure from Sweden by Jan 25 at the latest according to the Politik an.
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Peace efforts push toward a league of nations
Paris reports indicate delegates in the peace conference urge principles for a league of nations before final treaties. Discussions on territorial readjustments, indemnities, and governance form the basis for lasting peace.
Swiss Agree To New Breadstuffs Treaty
BERNE January 24 The Swiss government instructs Hans Sulzer ambassador to sign the commercial convention with the United States mainly about breadstuffs. The old convention expired September 30.
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