Hague Reply Shields Holland From Ally Demand for Ex-Kaiser Trial
The Netherlands government refutes a January 15 note to surrender William of Hohenzollern for trial. It emphasizes neutrality and the duty not to join in international actions beyond its treaty obligations while rejecting charges of moral complicity in wartime crimes. It notes the duty to honor national laws and refusal to participate in any future action by the League of Nations.
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Hague
Netherlands
Paris
William of ‘Hohenzollern
Germany
Hound
Holland
of Nations
Hollo
Taajesty
D Yajesty
Stolen Goods Spark Police Chase Across City
A fragmented clipping notes a theft of goods valued at 100,000 dollars from multiple Work family homes and a pursuit leading to the capture of Charles, with a report to page 27 at 24. The readable text references a large loss and suspect involvement in a police operation.
Socialist Trial on Hillquit Defense Instructs Witnesses
Albany January 23 First witnesses testified as the assembly judiciary committee probes loyalty of five suspended socialist members. Hillquit defense counsel sought to introduce fact admissions. committee counsel objected and insisted witnesses surrender requested documents for review.
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Albany
N. Y
Assembly Judiciary Committee
Louis M. Martin
Morris Hillquit
John B. Stanchfield
Gerber
Stanchfield
Socialist Party
New York County Socialist Organization
Hillquit
Martin
Senate halts censure of Admiral Sims on charges
The senate refused to censure Admiral Sims by 30 to 33 after his revelations before the senate medal awards investigating committee. A Walsh Democrat resolution accusing him of exposing confidential navy orders was defeated along party lines without debate.
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Washington
Senate
Admiral Sims
Walsh
Montana
Sims
Navy Department
Albania Quake Kills Twenty in Southern Village
A southern Albania earthquake killed twenty people and buried them in ruined homes in a village near Janina. The disaster's toll and location are reported from Vienna with details on the destruction in the region.
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Janina
Vienna
Albania
Navy Pay Hike Bill Passed by House
The House approved a bill raising pay for petty officers and enlisted Navy personnel by 30 to 50 percent. The legislation will add about ten million dollars to the Navy payroll.
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Washington
House
Jugo Slavia Grants Women Property Vote
Belgrade January 26 women who administer property in their own right will be allowed to vote in the first national election next month according to a cabinet announcement.
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Jugo-Slavia
Belgrade
Flu in Spreading Across Chicago and Illinois
Health Commissioner Robertson warns landlords and agents to provide heat as influenza spreads in Chicago. In 32 hours, 2,008 new influenza and 281 pneumonia cases, 61 influenza deaths and 21 pneumonia deaths were reported. Cases appear in East St. Louis and several downstate towns. Dr. Drake notes spread from northern Illinois centers and St. Louis, with potential statewide generalization but slower than last year.
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Hmit
Robertson
Illinois
C. St. Clair Drake
Department of Public Health
Springfield
East St. Louis
Downstate
Chandlerville
Cass County
Sidney
Champaign County
Odell
Livingston County
Franklin
Morgan County
Chenoa
McLean County
Glenview
St. Clair County
Pekin
Madison County
St. Louis
Drake
Reds Forced Back In Caucasus Fronts
The War Office reports Bolsheviki driven from the Sal river line along the Tsaritsyn Ekaterinodar railway. West of Rostov they failed to cross the Don, losing 12 guns 100 machine guns and many prisoners. In Crimea the Reds near Esthumses Chongar and Perekop.
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London
War Office
Denikine
Sal River
Tsaritsyn-Ekaterinodar
Don
Rostov
Red
Crimea
Esthumses
Chongar
Perekop
Eight U S Tars Die At Sea In Overturned Transfer
Halifax reports eight sailors died when a boat from the transport Northern Pacific overturned while attempting to transfer passengers from the disabled ship Powhatan. Bardic officers said the Bardic arrived with the update.
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U. S
Northern Pacific
Powhatan
Halifax
N.S
Bardic
Industry court bill powers to curb strikes passed
Topeka reports both houses passed the industrial court bill as amended by the conference committee. The legislation authorizes an industrial court to protect the public against strikes in essential industries.
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Topeka
Conference Committee
Murderers Win Strike At Sing Sing Prison
Ossining New York January 26 29 condemned men in the Sing Sing death house have struck for a better daily menu Maj. Lewis Lawes warden says food conditions will be improved after the strike is confirmed by prison officials
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Ossining
N. Y
Lewis Lawes
Sing Sing Prison
Two Yanks and Five Russians Killed in Siberia
Washington reports a January 10 clash near Poselskaya where American troops captured a Russian general six officers and 48 men. One American killed, one mortally wounded, five Russians killed, one wounded. Graves calls the attack unprovoked and suggests peaceful adjustment with Semenoff. Factional fighting spreads in Siberia, Americans withdraw along the Sudan mine railway. Admiral Kolchak possibly under arrest near Verkhneudinsk as Semenoff sets a new regime.
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Washington
Semenoff
Poselsakya
War Department
Graves
Vladivostok
Siberia
Sudan
Morrow
Baikal
Czecho
London
Admiral Kolchak
Verknie-Udinsk
Irkutsk
Horvath
Russians Welcome U S Reds in Bolsh Vance
Russian crowd near Terijoki greets deported U S radicals led by Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman. M Zorien of the all-soviets executive committee says the party will be welcomed in Russia, given work and comfortable homes after arrival.
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Soviet
Russia
Terijoki
Finland
United States
Alexander Berkman
Emma Goldman
M. Zorien
All-Soviets Executive Committee
Berkman
Bolshevik Russia
Martial Law in Italy as Rail Strike Met by Troops
Rome reports military forces occupied the central railway station by order of the transportation minister. Regular trains largely ran despite the strike while express services were canceled. All lines nationwide are guarded and authorized to fire on anyone interfering with traffic. Some improvement noted in affected areas.
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Rome
Italy
Bible Conference Postponed by Influenza Outbreak
Chicago January 23 The mid winter Bible conference and the meeting of Bible school and college representatives scheduled for February 2 to 6 have been indefinitely postponed due to the influenza epidemic announced by the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.
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Bible Conference
Chicago
Conference of Representatives of Bible Schools and Colleges
United States
Canada
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Attack on Italian Patrol Raises Cairo Tension
In Cairo area on January 26 renewed disorders erupted at Tanta fifty five miles from Cairo. Rioters attacked an Italian patrol unit with revolvers and pricks, killing a corporal and wounding two privates.
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Egypt
Cairo
Tanta
African Explorer Richard Garner Dies in Tennessee
African explorer and author Richard L. Garner died at a Chattanooga hospital. He had previously announced discoveries of sounds approximating a monkey language.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Richard L. Garner
Lessons from Acts 8 for Witnessing Beyond Jerusalem
February lesson stresses spreading the gospel beyond Judea and Samaria. Philip preaches to Samaritans, Simon Magnus converts then seeks power, Peter and John aid baptism and Spirit, and Simon’s attempted purchase of spiritual gifts serves as a warning against selfish motives and “Simony.”
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Judea
Samaria
Jesus
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John
Stephen
Saul
Christ
Philip
Simon Magnus
Simon
Peter and
The Goal of the Church in Society and Brotherhood
The aim set before the church is to express the Christian ideal of fellowship and brotherhood in its life and to persistently mold national, industrial, and social life in accordance with those fountain light principles.
Delight in God's Work Quote by Ruskin
A brief reflection on Ruskin stating all great art expresses delight in God’s work, not human achievement. The line frames art as a divine-oriented pursuit, linking creativity to reverence.
Tea for Biliousness Promoted by Dr Carter's K N B Tea
An advertisement urges every family to keep Dr Carter's K and B Tea at home as a remedy for biliousness. The sales pitch emphasizes health and habit, targeting households seeking a daily digestive aid.
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Dr. Carter
Dried Snow A Five Year Old Notices Cold Snow
Five year old Mary Louise tells her mother the cold air makes Christmas decorations come sooner. She returns indoors when the air is too chilly and a clay like substance on her shoe is identified as dried snow.
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Mary Louise
Recipe for Gray Hair Tonic Promoted in Advertisement
An old style remedy suggests mixing Ray Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine in water to darken gray or faded hair. The formula claims to soften harsh hair, add gloss, and not irritate the scalp or rub off, with drugstores able to prepare it or it can be home made at low cost.
Poor Girl Silent to Wealthy Suitor’s Demands
A distressed girl endures pressure from a wealthy suitor pressing for a marriage arrangement. The scene underscores social tensions and the lack of voice for the impoverished in a strained courtship dynamic.
Woman weighs words and gives good measure
A proverb-like remark notes that a woman who weighs her words also delivers precise, balanced judgment. The line emphasizes careful speech paired with reliable action and restraint.
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