Final Supreme Court ruling on prohibition hotly debated
The high court upheld federal enforcement as constitutional under wartime prohibition and Volstead act provisions, launching a broad ruling on beer containing 1 percent or more alcohol. Justices Day vanter McReynolds Clarke dissented on key points.
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Weshladen
D. Soatela
Congress
Justicn Brandeis
Justices Day
Yan Ds Vanter
McReynolds
Clarke
Warne B. Whebler
AnilSsioon League
Amenica
Jett
Jacob Ruppert
New York
Justice Day
Tha
Blanford Brewery
Baltimore
American Brewing Company
New Griesns
Concrass
Washington
Seycome Court
Treaty Ratification Date Hinted by Parle Council
Jan 19 report states the supreme council tentatively sets January 8 for ratification of the Versailles treaty. Beeps Flow settlement terms were handed to Baron von Larsner with an agreement suspended after German delegation talks. Scapa Flow reparations accord noted. Germans argued over surrender details and noted errors in allied history, but remained conciliatory.
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Versadies
Ainkines
Baron von Larsner
Ft Wap
Alles
Er Meng
Pogrom Era Dispatches Echo on Global Turmoil
Reports from New York and Berlin touch protests and demand for rights amid war and treaty tensions. Gov. Lowden backs Harmonized Peace terms while factions press for equal representation. Chicago price signals, quake death counts, and US foreign policy moves dominate the day amid unrest and demonstrations.
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High Court
New York
Lowden
National Committee
Wilson
Ronda Ward
Erentjog
Jackeun Day Democrata
Chishgo
Meeles i Henry
Texans slain in border incident reported in 1913
Dispatches from Houston and Port Lobos detail the murder of two Texas men, Rolwan and Bowles, by Mexican bandits near Tampico while patrolling for the International Oil Company. The U.S. State Department and Mexican authorities coordinated inquiries and safety measures, with embassies and consulates alerted to pursue justice.
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Vieos
Siate Department
Ics
Une Ciiniivain
Mitnoinrdt
Rolle
Curie
Ilestea
Mexico City
Auhteny Comsul At ‘Tam Pico Ws A View To Linacatate Wetion By Toent Muttrorlites
Carmuza Rupees
Mtouston
Tex
Inn
the International
Bert Lobos
Sula Atonday
Rolowan Na Mouston
Min
Earl Bowles
Twit Rekulng Company
Thanemoot
Greeks Rout Turkish Forces Near Armistice Heights
Greek forces clashed with Turks near Demishe and Asli Minor, driving them from two heights after the attack. An army headquarters statement says heavy Turkish losses occurred, with one Greek cannon captured and ten Greek soldiers and an officer wounded.
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Saiomiki
Greveeydan
Sepulon
Demishe
Asli Minor
Hacauld
Lenine Seeks Peace With Allies Amid Turmoil
Stockholm dispatch reports Nikolai Lenin proposing a new peace to the Allies after the Ludendorff style offer, with terms tied to suspension of terrorism and revolutionary tribunals. British envoy Colonel Tatlents and other officials may be involved in reviewing the plan.
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Stockholn
Nikolai Lenine
Lo Linaltos
Tatlents
Almay
Exthouian
U S Seizes Reds Charged With Plot Against Government
Federal agents raided across the United States arresting hundreds of alleged conspirators in a sweeping operation aimed at overthrowting the government. Attorney General Palmer supervised, asserting the raids targeted aliens provoked by radical factions and seeking to subvert representative government and property rights.
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Washington
Jan. S
Jusien
Steve WI
Raiienlé
Coudt
Tata
Wallin J. Pisin
Dt Wa
Amerten
Gener
Giewich Sail
Tabor
Eusna
Department of Juatlea
Arcadl Perade
New York
Gener Palmer
United States
Avery
Notte
Agaii
Army camps to be opened in New York area likely
Washington, WI reports the review by justice department agents leads to admitting camps near New York and Sea Communications hub for operations. General approval allows use of Camp Upton Long Island to accommodate detainees and personnel involved in the effort.
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Washington
New York
Records Set Amid Confusing Report From New York
An unclear New York items mention killings, a legal or government action, and references to a 1978 base and a ground jury. The fragmented text notes a sanitary issue, a 919 payment, and a dismissed matter. Names and places are inconsistently reported.
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New York
Bee
Swifts Of Plant Hurned In Faint Incident
A garbled OCR note reports a minor plant fire incident connected with Keil & Co. detailing a watchful scene, a faint blaze, and a curious substance. Names and exact actions are unclear due to text corruption.
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Swifts
Sio Wa
Fiew Wheel Destroyer
Keil & Co
Sug Suiprnce
Wbiall
Reater Reflections on Guna Travel Policy
Fragmentary notes discuss January 3 remarks about travel between the country and Cuba, public health service involvement, and a government stance on movement. The readable text hints at health warnings and travel restrictions amid concerns.
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Guna
Allegenn
Tila
Asktu Fund to Fight Feds in Washington Plot
In Washington a congressional panel urged spending to resist federal powers. The drive seeks nine specific funds totaling 800 for enforcement of state tax rules and a 106,000 allocation for a separate department project.
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Asktu Fund
Feds
Washington
Cingress
Aytha Inher Department
Tawa
Allen
Cala Anil
Hale Deport
Devastating earthquake strikes coast killing many
A powerful earthquake near Vera Cruz devastates towns including Orizaba and Orizaba region. Reports say hundreds died or injured as tremors toppled houses churches and buildings. theater collapse and widespread damage disrupt Port Karcanen and surrounding areas. Military and rescue teams assess casualties and salvage attempts continue.
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Comedag
Sauey
Teorey
Chiu
Warcanea
Bane Nacunta
Solllers
Vera Cruz
Orizata
Gyety
Orizaba
Quany
Irish Rebels Clash With Police Across Village
In a remote village near Gor a clash erupts as Sinn Fein rebels and volunteers attack police patrols. Explosions disrupt the area as authorities wrestle to secure the scene and aid is sent to aid wounded officers. The incident leaves houses and streets damaged amid ongoing unrest.
Navy Awards Vote On Investigation Authorization
The article notes a local referendum or committee vote on authorizing an investigation by a suite committee of the country’s officers. It mentions medals for war service and references individuals linked to a factory or enterprise, with a vivid, period-voice cadence.
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Navy
Witaighin
Tan
I Suite
Coutroyarsy
Canvel Olteurs
Iowa State College Farm Activity and Cooperative Progress
The report highlights county farm bureaus in Clay and Henry counties with strong farmer participation, cooperative shipments, and growing associations in Klomms Britt Garnie and KaygWlia. It notes livestock breeding challenges, reduced horse and cattle herds, and Iowa State College short courses for skilled labor in 1918, plus significant money and membership growth in farm organizations.
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Ista
Niles Alstant
Hora
Tinohanan
Munger
Gacane
Correll
Feluy Glasa
Jawa State College
Taudanea
Sonkilang
Oakland
Walt
ULL
Fiat
Tha
Bratit School
Darla
Towaho
Ty Warner
Hall
Sual
Go Country
Clay County
Farm “Bureau
J. W. Marin Raya
Ura
Nore
Amon
Horsea
Calty
Renry County
Kildee
Town
State Colioxgn
Wayne Dinsmore
Perchuron Society of America
Ie County
Ovary
Wat la
Henry
Prac Healy
Friant
Ehip
Annnant
Hasbandry Department of
Iowa State Valleye
Hounsmen
Public Symnatty Ia
Towmitoora
Marlon
Aninara
Gulug
Tirika
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Jill
Gregory
Siberia
Mouslabi
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Pokse
U. S
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Mexico
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Gork
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Iarrds
Todd
Gor
Atolihis
Dynaralte
Rand Tn
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Nab Inokeaper
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Pinu Mobi
Hartley Kelly Weter
Tha Tpit
Shy Culo
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Uhh
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Dawe Sr
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Liqeer Denings' Association of
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Coneral
Supreme Court
Mattie Tate
Om Cluizen
New Jersey
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