Peace envoy worries over spread of Bolshevism
Jan 20 peace representatives from the Big Five England, France, America, Italy and Japan discussed Paris conference aims and Russia concerns at the foreign office. They pushed for a league of nations, outlined reparations, safeguards along the Rhine and Sarre basins, and addressed future armament limits amid ongoing Balkan tensions. Delegates noted potential accountability for war authors, with Germany’s Kaiser and crown prince among possible defendants. Premier Orlando and Senor Sonnino met to discuss Italian cabinet issues as France presses for stronger security guarantees. Premier Lloyd George visited Cantigny, recalling prior shelling by German guns.
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Ris
England
America
Italy
Japan
Paris
Russia
Iine
League of Nations
Wilson
Arrow
France
United States
Germany
Europe
Gioné
Étion
Rhine
Alsace
Lorraine
International League
Party of Germany
Belgium
Luxemthe
Sarre
Prussia
Marshel Foch
Treves
Orlando
Antonio Salandra
Baron Sonnino
Balkans
Serbia
Brazil
China
Greece
Hejaza
Roumania
Siam
India
Australia
Canada
South Africa
Portugal
Poland
Krupps
MUST PASS FOOD BILL TO AVOID FALTERING PEACE TALKS
Washington January 20 President Wilson faces a weakened position at the peace conference if the senate blocks the 100 million dollar famine relief request. Senator James Hamilton Lewis warned that defeating the bill would dishonor the president and risk renewed war, with American troops likely targeted first in any hostilities.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Europe
James Hamilton Lewis
Lewis
Paris Forts to Be Razed
Paris authorities announce plans to raze the fortifications around the city to permit urban expansion. Preliminary surveys began today as the city will receive the property and use sale proceeds to help pay the national war debt. The change aims to prevent crowding from population growth within current limits.
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Paris
Cherif Pasha Chosen to Represent Turkey at Peace Conference
A Geneva assembly of Turkish liberals selected Cherif Pasha to represent Turkey at the peace conference. He is to present Turkish claims and to take steps to secure food relief for the Turkish people.
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Turkeace
Paris
Cherif Pasha
Turkey
Geneva
Wilson Endorses Roosevelt Memorial Plan
A cablegram received at the White House today shows a son heartily endorsing nationwide Roosevelt memorial exercises to be held in all parts of the country and to occur simultaneously with the congressional observance on February 9.
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Wilson
Roosevelt
Washington
White House
Congress
Germany Indignant Over Armistice Terms
Amsterdam reports German press expresses indignation over the new armistice terms not in line with President Wilsons fourteen principles, according to German sources today.
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Germany
Amsterdam
Wilson
Wilson may add a fifth delegate to peace mission
Washington reports President Wilson seriously considers appointing an additional member to the American peace delegation. If five delegates are needed during his absence, the extra seat could alter current allotments among Lansing House Bliss White. Names Taft or Elihu Root are floated as types, not sure picks.
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Washington
Wilson
America
France
United States
Lansing
House
Bliss
White
William Howard Taft
Elihu Root
Woman Delegate to Represent Poland at Peace Conference
London reports Sophie Sokolow ska the sole female Polish delegate named for the peace conference. The Polish committee has arrived in Paris and appeals for clothing and aid. Allied relief includes Hoover food investigations, a Warsaw mission, and a political team led by Prof. Coolidge and Arthur Schilling aiding Poland amid internal unity concerns.
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London
Sophie Sokolowska
Paris
Count Sobanski
United States
Poland
Marshal Foch
Lemberg
Herbert Hoover
Cracow
Warsaw
M. Janusz
Prof. Coolidge
Arthur Schilling
Casualties Listed in Army Totals Include Connecticut Names
Washington reports 137 names across two army lists with 11 killed in action 10 died of wounds seven died from accident and other causes three missing in action and 40 died of disease. Connecticut entries show Robert H. Clemence Milford wounded severely and Corporal Stanley J. Rokowski Meriden reported wounded severely after previously listed as missing in action.
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Washington
Connecticut
Robert H. Clemence
Milford
Conn
Stanley J. Rokowski
Meriden
Ban on Alsatian Potash Hits U S Trade
Washington reports Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska announced a two to three year ban on Alsatian potash. The move follows a cable from Bernard Baruch in Paris. Hitchcock says France and Belgium need the supply, justifying heavy duties to shield American industry.
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Washington
United States
Senator Hitchcock
Nebraska
Bernard M. Baruch
Paris
France
Belgium
Hitchcock
Brazil to elect president April 13 after Rodriguez Alves death
Washington January reports that Brazil will hold its presidential election on April 13 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of President-elect Rodriguez Alves. Advices reaching the state department this afternoon say there will be many candidates.
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Brazil
Washington
Rodriguez Alves
State Department
French airman plans round the world flight
Jule Vedrines, a French aviator, announced from Paris that he will soon undertake a round the world flight. He will use a combination air and hydroplane suited for land and water segments.
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Paris
Jule Vedrines
Sub Treasury Report Gleans $483000 From Banks Saturday
New York January 20 the Sub Treasury reported a gain of 483000 dollars from banks on Saturday as cash inflows continued. The item notes a stronger liquidity position and persistent bank deposits contributing to the weekly balance.
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Treasury
New York
Hoover Center Of Attack In Senate Over Food Aid
Washington date January 20 bitter opposition to President Wilsons proposal of 100000000 in American money to feed the foodless peoples of Europe outside Germany focused again on Food Administrator Herbert Hoover. Senator Borah charged that placing funds in Hoover hands would benefit packers and food monopolies and warned against handing control to Hoover while Democrats hinted at possible renewed pressure with a presidential cablegram.
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Washington
Wilson
Europe
Germany
Senate
Herbert Hoover
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Hoover
Great Britain
France
Italy
Borah
Idaho
Food Administration
House
Victory loan eyed as last Liberty issue in war effort
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Glass likely to name the fifth Liberty loan the final Victory Loan with an estimated 6 billion dollar goal. Officials expect a 4 1/2 percent rate, unless conversion privileges are limited, and a April 6 campaign start timed to mark the war entry anniversary. The push urges public support to aid veterans and keep troops supplied.
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Washington
Glass
Rhine
Helped Disabled Liner and Celebrity Vet Returns Home
New York reporting that the Anchor Line steamship Calabria arrived from Genoa with news of the Italian freighter Ansaldo III adrift 400 miles off Sandy Hook. The freighter’s steering gear failed, a tow was made, but the line parted at night. Government tugs were en route as the Calabria abandoned the crippled ship while returning seven American naval aviation officers from the Mediterranean.
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New York
Calabria
Genoa
Sandy Hook
Innes
Delaware
Calabeia
Mediterranean
Kaiser Had Nest Egg in Holland During War
Amsterdam dispatch cites Post of the Hague saying the former Kaiser of Germany and Austria deposited 150000 dollars in Dutch banks, the sole reason Holland was not invaded during the war according to Exchange Telegraph.
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Kaiser
Holland
London
Germany
Austria
Amsterdam
Hague
No Railroad Rate Increase Denied by Hines
Washington reports deny rumors that the railroad administration will raise freight rates by ten percent to cover a year end deficit of 250 million. Railways Director Walker D. Hines stated there would be no further freight rate hike.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Walker D. Hines
Insurance Law Upheld By U S Supreme Court
Washington January Supreme Court upholds South Carolina law banning nonresidents from acting as insurance brokers. The decision reinforces state control over professional licensing and cross state brokerage rules. Justice opinions emphasized protecting local markets and consumer interests. The ruling narrows interstate practice for insurance brokers and may affect out of state agents seeking work in South Carolina.
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Washington
In Law
South Carolina
Supreme Court of the United States
Prince Johns Death Does Not Halt Connaught Wedding Plans
London reports Prince Johns death will not alter royal wedding plans. Princess Patricia of Connaught remains slated to wed, with officials indicating no postponement or major changes to the ceremony or schedule despite the royal bereavement.
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King George
London
Prince John
Queen Mary
Patricia of Connaught
Lebaudy Says She Is Justified In Kill ing Husband
Mme Marie Lebaudy, jailed after shooting Jacques Lebaudy, tells jail matron she acted after fifteen years of abuse and that he was not entirely responsible. Her counsel cites jewelry sharing among his women friends and notes sympathy letters. French relatives may grant widow and daughter a $1.5 million share if they drop court claims.
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Mineola
L. I
Mme
Marie Augustine Lebaudy
Jacques
Seaman
Mme. Lebaudy
Jacqueline
Lebaudy
France
Jacques Lebaudy
Moore
Lebeuudy
Murder charge in Haverhill tied to axe and iron killings
Joseph B. Banforth, a wood heel worker out of work, was arraigned today for the brutal murder of his wife and his mother in law in Haverhill. Both women were beaten with an axe and kitchen tools. he confessed at police headquarters. Three children, ages 4, 2, and an infant, were found at the scene or nearby with disturbing details. Mrs. Banforth was 20, her mother 47.
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Haverhill
Mass
Joseph B. Banforth
Banforth
Martha A. Graham
Packers inquiry disputes big five packers conspiracy
Washington January 20 William Magivny president of the St Paul union stockyards company testified before the house interstate commerce committee that Armour Swift and the so called big five packers did not conspire to parcel out receipts or profits from the twelve western meat markets. He said the big packers cannot fix meat prices and that prices are governed by livestock sellers. If the big packers refused a price sellers would move livestock to other buyers.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
William_Magivny
St. Paul
Socialist Getg 15 Years Convicted in Brooklyn Speech
Morris Zucker, a socialist, was convicted in a Brooklyn federal court of espionage act violations. Judge Garvin sentenced him to 15 years in the Maryland state penitentiary on each of four counts, to run concurrently, for a speech in Brooklyn on Thanksgiving Day accusing American soldiers and sailors.
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Getg
New York
Morris Zucker
Brooklyn
Garvin
Maryland
Zucker
Shoemakers On Strike In Stamford Factory
Fourteen Italian shoemakers quit work at the Lounsbury and Soule factory in Stamford on January 20 after the foreman was dismissed. The men left without a stated cause, and an effort will be made to fill their positions.
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Stamford
Lounsbury & Soule
Joseph Milone
City Building Destroyed in Corry Fire
Corry Pennsylvania January 20 a three story brick city building was destroyed by fire with losses of 75 000 to 100 000 William Finson aged 60 served as a volunteer firefighter and was fatally overcome by smoke in the blaze.
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Corry
William Finson
German independents call national strike in protest
A Berlin dispatch reports independent socialists in Germany have called a national strike from January 21 to 25 to protest the deaths of Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg. The action aims to pressure authorities over the killings in Berlin.
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Liebknecht
Copenhagen
Germany
Karl Liebknecht
Rosa Luxemburg
Berlin
Fire in Trenton Causes $150,000 Damage at Baker
A large blaze in Trenton New Jersey on January 20 inflicted about $150,000 in damage to the Baker property. Fire crews battled the flames for hours, avoiding injuries though the building sustained heavy destruction. Investigators pressed to determine the cause as residents evacuated nearby structures.
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Trenton
N. J
Baker
20 000 Troops to Arrive This Week in New York Port
New York on January 20 reports 20 000 American soldiers from France to land this week aboard twenty nine transports. ships include Mercy Pueblo Accomac DeKalb Manchuria Arenas Guiseppi Verdi Goenter Suf folk and Cretic with detachments totaling thousands of officers and enlisted men. The big George Washington carrying 3474 fighters sails in tomorrow along with battleships Louisiana and New Hampshire bearing the 59th artillery.
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New York
France
Mercy
Pueblo
Accomac
DeKalb
Manchuria
Arenas
Guiseppi Verdi
Goenter
Suffolk
Cretic
Sandy Hook
87Th Division
Camp Dix
Camp Merritt
466Th
Fort Slocum
Upton
Dix
Merritt
Ohio
Guenter
40Th Engineers
Coast Artillery
Second Army
42Nd Coast Artillery
George Washington
Brest
Louisiana
New Hampshire
Welcome Home Canada arrives with 1500 soldiers in Boston
Boston prepares to greet 1500 homecoming troops aboard the transport Canada. The Boston Comfort Society will provide a free telegraph blank for messages home along with doughnuts, cigarettes, chocolate, gum, and Red Cross buns. The Canada is expected to enter Massachusetts bay tonight carrying units including the 23rd balloon company and casual companies from New York Ohio Kansas Maryland Camp Meade Camp Lewis and others.
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Boston
Canada
Boston Comfort Society
Massachusetts Bay
23Rd
Fort Slocum
Camp Logan
Camp Meade
New York
Ohio
Kansas
Maryland
Camp Lewis
Paris Labor Peace Parley Aims to Free Workers
Paris January reports the first peace conference to address international labor problems. A committee on international labor affairs is expected within a week to propose legislation to shield workers from exploitation, focusing on humanitarian principles. Topics include industrial insurance, liability, night work limits for women, and wage versus living costs, with President Wilson’s Buffalo speech as reference.
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Paris
Committee On International Labor Affairs
Wilson
Buffalo
Italians In Saloon Murder In Queens Hotel
Police dogs traced four men believed to be Italians after Mrs. Helen Holbach was shot and killed and her husband Joseph, proprietor of Holbach's hotel in South Ozone Park, was wounded. Holbach said the men were upset when ordered from the bar at closing time and one he seized prompted the shooting as Mrs Holbach rushed to aid him.
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New York
Helen Holbach
Joseph
Holbach
South Ozone Park
L. L
China to press Kiao Chow and Ts Tu claims at peace talks
Washu dispatches say China will seek the return of Kiao Chow and the port of Ts Tu at the peace conference. The advices warn Japan will also claim these territories, signaling a disputed issue at the talks.
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Washu
Kiao
Germans and Poles Open Negotiations in Berlin Telegraph
London reports talks have begun between Germany and Poland. Berlin dispatch says Germany protests to Russia against interference in its internal affairs as negotiations start.
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London
Berlin
Russia
Holland and one Sign Pact for Coal and Food
Amsterdam reports that Holland and [entity] have signed an agreement for the exchange of coal and food. The pact was stated today, outlining mutual support and trade terms between the two sides.
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Holland
Amsterdam
Middletown Court Judgeship Sparks Broader Political Tension
Debate over the Middletown city court judgeship centers on incumbent Jud R. Edlin and his potential move to become clerk of the Middlesex Superior Court. The shift provokes concern about party balance and the effect on Republican ranks, with local lawmakers facing pressure from the bar and other observers.
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Middtown
Jud R. Edlin
C. G. R. Vinal
Superior Court of
Middlesex
Middletown
S. Harris Warner
Pearne
Edlin
Hartford
Ju Holcomb
Judiciary Committee
Superior Court
City Court Records Two Drunk Pleas and Fines
Stephen Gauser of Staddle Hill pleaded guilty to intoxication in city court. He was fined $3 plus $4 costs after officers found him drunk and him refusing to unlock a house door. Stanley Bosnik of Rocky Hill also faced intoxication charges, received a caution, and was fined $1 with $2 costs. he is employed at a local factory.
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Stephen Gauser
Staddle Hill
Dunn
Wiernasz
House
Wir
John
Stanley Bosnik
Rocky Hill
Chimney Fire Damages Haddam Road House
A small fire broke out this afternoon in a Haddam road house owned by Mrs. Sarah Meyers and occupied by Mrs. Strobel and two sons. It spread from a cracked chimney to an upstairs room but caused only minor damage. Fire Chief Pitt investigated. no further services were needed.
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Haddam Road
Sarah Meyers
New Telephone Toll Rates Take Effect January 21
An advertisement announces new telephone toll rates effective 12:01 a m Tuesday January 21. The changes aim to benefit mercantile and manufacturing firms that use long distance calling to connect home offices with branch houses and customers in other cities.
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Eee
Atwood Lecture on Constitution Antidotes Bolshevism
Chamber of Commerce members invited to Wesleyan University Memorial ballroom Tu Ws ening at 7 30 p m to hear Harry A field secretary of the National Association for Constitutional Government. He will speak on The Constitution on the Antidote for Bolshevism.
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Atwood
Chamber of Commerce
Wesleyan University
Harry A
National Association For Constitutional Government
Engagement announced for Miss Clara G Olsen and William H Thomas
The engagement of Miss Clara G Olsen daughter of Mr and Mrs O S Olsen of Crystal avenue New London to William H Thomas son of Mr and Mrs William D Thomas of this city has been announced. Joe Thomas is serving with the U S N.
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Clara G. Olsen
0. S. Olsen
Crystal Avenue
New London
William H.thomas
William D. Thomas
Joe Thomas
U. Ss. N
Real Estate Sale on Hillside Avenue Lot No 4
Morris Palmer and Samuel H. Palmer sold to Salvatore Rosaroa Saraceno a plot of land on Hillside Avenue known as Lot No 4 with buildings, including the right to use a well and perhaps other easements.
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Morris Palmer
Samuel H. Palmer
Salvatore Rosaroa
Kronan Society Anniversary Dance at Hall Jan
The Kronan Society plans an anniversary dance on a winter evening at the hall to celebrate the lodge. Sebastiano Micheli returned to Camp Devens last night.
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Kronan Society
Wievéning
Jan. Hall
Siat Axulouanel
Sebastiano
Micheli
Camp Devens
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Taft
Root
Packers’ Inquiry
Judge & Harris Warner
City Court
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