Open break over Pacific claims at Big Five talks
Paris dispatch says Japan seeks dominance in China and Pacific lands, opposed by United States and others. Dr Wellington Koo argues restoration of lands would leave Japan railroads to control China, while island claims face strong American opposition for strategic wireless and coaling value. Wilson weighs Polish concerns, Dalmatian coast, and German colonies as talks continue, with tentative plans for France trip amid League of Nations focus.
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Paris
Pacific
Japan
China
United States
Wellington Koo
Ptung
Koo
Port Arthur
Manchuria
Wilson
D’ Orsay
Oon
Joint Commission
Aftnoon
Orlando
Italy
Macchi di Celleri
League of Nations
Germany
over‘Seas
Daily Mail
Eng
France
Ratic
Engana
Enga
Hejaz
Damascus
Mail marriages now permissible for soldiers abroad
Washington reports a war department ruling allows mail marriage between American soldiers overseas and sweethearts in the United States, unless state law prohibits. The single contract mailed and signed by both parties is endorsed by Judge Advocate General H. T. Ansell as the best form, with possible facilitation by military authorities in France. The Hawes Hiscock proxy wedding sparked reconsideration.
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Washington
War Department
T. Ansell
France
Wales T. Hawes
Cambridge
Mass
Annie Hiscock
Roxbury
W. A. Bethel
Ansell
Hawes
Massachusetts
Bill to Legalize Boxing in Connecticut
A state bill to legalize boxing and wrestling proposes a three member athletic commission appointed by the governor with senate approval. It would permit 15 round bouts with five ounce gloves, require a $10,000 bond and five percent of receipts to the state, cap arena seating, license referees for $10 annually, and set medical scrutiny and age restrictions of 18 or older with parental presence rules.
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Hartford
Senate
Commission
Clever Bunco Game Arrests In New Britain
Three men Louis Patryn John A Wowokowski and Frank Koval were arrested in New Britain on January 29 after a suspected counterfeiting plant was found to be a bunco operation. Police seized a device used to imprint designs on silk paper and about $500 in new bills. The money proved genuine to a banker, suggesting a planned sale to a victim. The suspects are held for investigation.
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New Britain
Louis Patryn
Paterson
N. J
John A. Wowokowski
Detroit
Mich
Frank Koval
New Haven
New York
United States
Vrooman Resigns From Agriculture Post
Washington, Jan 29. Carl S Vroonman assistant secretary of agriculture who accompanied the agricultural commission to Europe has tendered his resignation and it has been accepted by the president. He has been in poor health for some time and wishes to remain abroad until he fully recovers.
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Washington
Carl S. Vrooman
Agricultural Commission
Department
Europe
Vroonman
Belgium’s Recruits Exhausted Declared by War Minister
Brussels reports Belgium has exhausted all army recruits. About one third of the wartime force, 220,000 men, will be needed for the standing army after peace is declared.
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Belgium
Brussels
Plans Under Way To Restore Louvain After War Burnings
Brussels January 29 plans are under way to restore Louvain which the Germans burned early in the war. The common council aided by philanthropist M Grouan has decided to rebuild public edifices and the 1500 houses that were burned.
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Louvain
Brussels
Common Council
M. Grouan
Parcels Post to Belgium Rate Set at 12 Cents Per Pound
Washington announces parcel post service to Belgium will be accepted at 12 cents per pound for both ordinary and registered packages. Postmaster General Burleson disclosed the rate today, marking a new international mailing option.
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Belgium
Washington
Ostmaster General Burleson
Germans to Drive Back Poles
Berlin reports a German offensive against Poland is expected to begin in the coming days with thousands of volunteer soldiers sent east to participate.
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Berlin
French Cross Rhine Bridgehead at Weil
French forces crossed the Rhine near Weil today and established a bridgehead on the eastern bank. Weil lies in Baden in southern Germany as the action unfolds along the frontier.
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Basle
Rhine
Weil
Baden
Ger
Wilson rises from clerk to head of Wilson Co in packer hearings
Washington January 1929 Thomas E Wilson described his rise from a Morris & Co clerk to leader of Wilson & Co, ranking fourth among the Big Five packers. He said his move aimed at rebuilding a large business, denying collusion, and defending private ownership of stockyards over government control while stressing competition and producer consumer interests. He outlined company structure, rivalries, and capital sources, insisting operations favored producers and consumers and opposed government ownership.
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Washington
Thomas E. Wilson
Morris & Co
Thomas E. Wilson & Co
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Wilson
Wilson & Co
Sulzberger
Albert Lea Packing Co
Albert Lea
Minn
Hormel
Austin
Francis J. Heney
Federal Trade Commission
Chicago
Kansas City
Oklahoma City
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Liquor Dealers Risk Prosecution Over Uniformed Buyers
Washington on January 29 authorities warned liquor dealers that selling liquor to men in uniform who sign false discharge affidavits could lead to successful prosecutions. Officers emphasized the risk remains even when the signer claims military discharge.
Woman Dies En Route to Funeral in Meriden
Mrs Louisa Wusterbarth aged 70 of Lake View New Jersey died of a heart attack aboard a Hanover Street trolley en route to the funeral of her sister in law Augusta Wusterbarth Kosischki. She had planned to stay for the funeral of a nephew s young son Harold J Wusterbarth tomorrow.
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Meriden
Jan
Louisa Wusterbarth
Lake View
N. J
Hanover Street
Augusta Wusterbarth Kosischki
Harold J. Wusterbarth
Noted Russian Woman Arrives in New York
Mme Catherine Breskovsky known as the Grandmother of the Russian revolution arrived from Chicago to be greeted by a 200 strong group of Russians and Americans. She will stay with Miss Lillian Ward at the Henry Street Settlement during her New York visit.
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New York
Mme
Catherine Breskovsky
Chicago
Lillian Ward
Henry Street
President nominates Williams and Jonettehouse to treasury roles
Washington January 29 The president sent nominations to the senate. John Skelton Williams of Richmond is named comptroller of the currency and Jonettehouse of Kinsley Kansas is named assistant secretary of the treasury.
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Washington
Jan
Senate
John Skelton Williams
Richmond
Car- Jonettehouse
Kinsley
Kan
Treasury
Clearing House Statement Clears Debits and Balances
New York bank ledger report shows Sub-treasury debit totaling 1 405 with larger balance figures 5996650 and 602 reflected in the clearing house statement dated January 29. Financial authorities record liquidity movements and account balances across institutions.
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Clearing House
New York
Treasury
Strikes Spread Across Great Britain Amid Coal Crisis
In London on January 29, Britain faces a sweeping labor stoppage with about 250000 workers on strike and an estimated 50000 more joining in 24 hours. Belfast is hardest hit with 100000 out, as unions push for a political and economic change while authorities grapple with unrest and shortages across industries and regions.
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London
Great Britain
Belfast
G. H. Roberts
Labor
Sir Eric Geddes
the Admiralty
Clyde
Scotland
Westlothian
South Wales
Edinburgh
Leith
Teaside
Manchester
Fifeshire
Manchester Guardian
Bel
One Day Strike Called in Germany by Central Union
Berlin reports a February 12 one day protest strike by the Central Union across industries, trades, banks, and wholesale firms against continued government administration. Spartacist growth is noted with 400 independent socialists led by Clara Zetkin joining. Wilhelmshaven remains under Spartacus control with state of siege declared. A volunteer regiment under Col. Reinhardt will guard the national assembly meeting.
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Central Union
Germany
Berlin
Spartacide
Stuttgart
Clara Zetkin
Spartacides
Wilhelmshaven
Spartacus
National Assembly
Col. Reinhardt
Stamford Welcomes Soldiers Home from Fort Schuyler
Stamford greets 47 members of the 56th artillery C A C led by Captain Charles H. Metcalf as Battery E returns from Fort Schuyler New York. Mayor John J Treat Rev Dr D L Gleason and Rev Wallace H Finch lead a noon welcome parade and dinner as the town plans a multi day celebration for Battery F 108th field artillery of the 26th division arriving later.
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Stamford
56Th Artillery
C. A.C
Charles H. Metcalf
Fort Schuyler
N. Y
John. J. Treat
D. L. Gleason
Wallace H. Finch
108Rd Field Artillery
Mystery in Ingleside Park Body Found in Poupeway
Police investigate the death of Angus Tf McDonald thirty eight year old found kneeling with body buried in mud in a lukeway near Ingleside park Winthrop Massachusetts January 1939 The victim aged 28 was found lifeless in a muddy area raising questions about foul play or accidental death by exposure and weather conditions
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Winthrop
Mass
Angus Tf. McDonald
Ingleside
Germans Discuss Peace in Hague Cabinet Talks
The German cabinet has started discussing peace preliminaries in The Hague. Dispatches report daily meetings between state secretaries and the foreign secretary on peace problems.
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The
Hague
Monarchist Troops Defeated in Lisbon Clash
In Lisbon on January 29 monarchist forces suffered another defeat against government troops. The clash underscores ongoing instability as allied factions vie for control amid a wider political struggle in the capital.
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Lisbon
Peerts
Pastor on trial for wife's death and alleged affair
In Saco Maine on January 29 Rev Henry H Hall evangelist on trial for murdering his wife embraced and kissed Grace Gerow from his parish after his wife died He told Deputy Sheriff Jones he thought it was fine since his wife was dead Hall exclaimed the jig is up The state alleges he threw his wife from a railroad trestle into a creek Frances Hall the preacher’s 14 year old daughter testified she was struck by him and will testify for the state
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Saco
Maine
Henry H. Hall
Grace Gerow
Jones
Hall
Gracie
Parker
Frances
Ida Mathews
Chevrons on Citizens Coats for Returning Soldiers
Washington reports soldiers returning from overseas may wear service chevrons on citizen coats. Blue chevrons for under six months abroad or silver on dress coats, conductors uniforms, or business suits are allowed for personal wear. No general order yet from War Department to authorize this.
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Washington
Cits
War Department
Distillers Plan Campaign to Oppose Prohibition Labour
A seven member committee of the Distillers Association of America met to consider legal action to block ratification of the federal prohibition amendment. The group, formed in Chicago, discussed pursuing a referendum in fifteen states where statutes require it. Chairman Samuel Wollner called the plan one of many moves to prevent a dry America.
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New York
Distillers’ Association of America
Chicago
America
Samuel Wollner
Planning Kaiser Return Prompted by Election Result
Paris reports Field Marshal von Hindenburg, buoyed by German election results, plans the return of the ex Kaiser to Germany. Westphalian industrials urged the Kaiser’s return, offering a residence choice to the government. Chancellor Ebert replied that only the national assembly should decide the matter.
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Hindenburg
Paris
von Hindenburg
Germany
Marcel] Hutin
Ebert
Hutin
National Assembly
Nurses In Joint Meeting In Waterbury
About 100 nurses from across the state attended a joint session in Waterbury at St. John’s parish hall. The Connecticut State League of Nursing Education the Connecticut organization for public health nursing and the Graduate Nurses Association of Connecticut met this afternoon, opening the convention at 2 o’clock.
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Waterbury
Connecticut State League of Nursing Education
Connecticut Organization For Public Health Nursing
Graduate Nurses Association of Connecticut
St. John’s Parish
Protest Against Colonies Disposition in Berlin
Vorwaerts denounces the Paris attitude toward German colonies as not Wilsonian. The paper argues the Entente will reserve the demarcation for President Wilson while handling practical terms themselves, signaling Berlin's anger over colonial settlement.
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Berlin
Vorwaerts
Paris
Wilson
Maximilian for President Named by German Democrats
Amsterdam report says Minister Philip Scheidemann and the German democratic parties will nominate Prince Maximilian of Baden for the presidency of Germany. The Neueschner Journal confirms the plan as of today.
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Maximilian
Amsterdam
Philip Scheidemann
German Democratic Parties
Prince Maximilian of Baden
Germany
Neueschner -Journal
Prince Max as ex chancellor of Germany Lone Count von Hertling
Prince Max is noted as the former imperial chancellor of Germany, with reference to the title Lone Count von Hertling. The brief item highlights his former role and title in a concise historical reference.
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Prince
Max
Impori
Germany
Count von Hertling
Illinois House backs six months' pay for veterans
Springfield Illinois January 29 1930 Illinois today approved a plan to pay soldiers and sailors six months pay after discharge. The House of Representatives unanimously adopted a joint resolution urging Congress to enact such legislation. The Senate passed the resolution that night.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois
House of Representatives
Congress
Senate
Illinois Endorses Suffrage in House Votes Unanimously
Springfield January 29 The Illinois House of Representatives unanimously passed the suffrage bill following the Senate approval earlier today as part of the state political shift toward women voting rights. The move marks a pivotal step in Illinois women’s rights history and mirrors national momentum.
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Illinois
Springfield
House of Representatives
Senate
Day bill vote comes on Tuesday in Hartford
Hartford January 29 Governor Holl com moved the national prohibition amendment resolution to the senate with official file and certified copy. The measure is placed as the order of the day for next Tuesday at noon. In the house today New London and Torrington teachers protest the Morrison code.
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Hartford
Holcomb
Senate
Brooks
Bowers
Senate Business Delivers Prohibition Petitions and Prison Reform
Hartford January 29 Senate session features petitions from New London New Britain for ratifying the federal prohibition amendment and opposition from New Haven Derby school teachers to Morrison school code. Measures include allowing non murder women prisoners to be moved to state reformatory, appropriations for New London terminals totaling 140000, and a set of bills on road signs guard law and highway advertising. Chief Justice Samuel O Prentice named state referee.
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House
Hartford
New London
Torrington
Arthur M. Brown
Archibald McDonald
Putnam
Frank E. Robinson
Griswold
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Willimantic
United States
Bristol and Plainville Tramway Co
James F. Taylor
Margaret Ernest
New Haven
Frederick M. Williams
Waterbury
Charles C. Cook
West Hartford
American Real Estate Co
New York
Everett Sturgis
City of Meriden
China
Germany
Connecticut School For Boys
Meriden
Senate
New Britain
Derby
State Reformatory
Central Vermont and
State Highway
Samuel O. Prentice
Supreme Court
Sunday Sports Bill Prompts New Hartford Debate
Senator Bailey of Newton introduced a Sunday sports bill aimed at towns over 10,000, mirroring the Martin Sunday observance bill but lacking a local option. Senator Leonard of New Haven submitted a separate Sunday observance measure titled Powers of the State Police, proposing state police licensing of amusement parks with details to follow.
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Hartford
Bailey
Newton
Leonard
New Haven
Bill Seeks Ban on German Made Goods Stamped
Hartford January 29 a bill was introduced in the house to prohibit the sale of articles made in Germany unless stamped in bright red on a plate two by one inches or as large as possible on small articles.
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Hartford
Jan
Germany
Soldiers Aid Bill Revised Reported in Senate
Hartford on January 29, the military affairs committee reported a revised soldiers aid bill for returning troops and their dependents. Hartford also noted a burst water pipe in the capitol house chamber flooding part of the room and disrupting the session.
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Hartford
Jan
Committee On Military Affairs
Senate
House
Capitol
Metal Prices in New York and East St Louis Markets
Lead prices in New York and East St Louis show varied monthly offers with January at 550 and 665, February at 540 and 660, March around 6535 for lead and 655 for gees, with April at 650. The report lists nominal spot and forward offers across months and locations.
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New York
East St. Louis
Prohibition Amendment Ratified by Thirty-Six States
Washington confirms the national prohibition amendment has been ratified by thirty six states. Frank L. Polk certifies the amendment’s validity in the presence of Bryan and Senator Sheppard, noting one year from ratification for operation, with timing disputed. Wayne Wheeler cites January 16, 1920 as the operative date.
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Washington
Palk
Willam Jennings Bryan
Sheppard
Texas
Prohibition
Frank L. Polk
United States of America
Congress of the
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Obama
Arizona
California
Cal
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kenya
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
North Carol
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
The
United State
Department of State
City of
Polk
Wayne B. Wheeler
Antisaloon League
Strong Insurrection Bill Introduced in Congress
Washington January 29 a bill introduced in the House by Representative Farr Republican of Pennsylvania prescribes 20 years imprisonment and a fine up to 10000 dollars or both for inciting or aiding insurrection against the United States or urging the overthrow of the government by force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Farr
Pennsylvania
German School Children Arrested in Bremen Riot
Twenty German high school students were arrested in Bremen today after marching through the public square with Kaiser flags. Guards tore up the banners and arrested the youths, saying the actions were in support of the former emperor.
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Copenhagen
Bremen
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