Allied Force Raids Bolshevik Camp in Archangel Region
Allied forces attack Bolshevik positions between Vologda and the Vara river line and near the Dvina. A thousand hostile troops struck west of Taresevo, forcing evacuation of Alexieffskaya. An Allied plane reported Shenkursk unburned. Govrovsk evacuees occupied by the enemy. Allied artillery dispersed a patrol near Tulgas and raiders killed nine and captured nine at Peretema with no Allied losses.
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Air travel deemed key to Texas oil boom profits
Dallas report notes oil firms already use planes to scout fields from Ranger to new weld. Barron field says government cost is 90 dollars an hour, while oil men could run one for 40 dollars hourly with capable pilots from recent war department graduates.
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National Women's Party Prison Car Tour Plans
The Railroad Administration warns the Prison Special must not display insignia or barred windows or painted sides or other identifying marks or it will be barred from a February 9 to March tour. The 26-woman party will travel south and west to Chicago Milwaukee Detroit and eastern states with a $20,000 budget and multiple city meetings.
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Mann Seeks Impeachment Over Navy Wireless Spending
House debate centers on Secretary Daniels with Minority Leader Mann accusing him of illegal and improper use of funds for wireless systems. The committee removes a 4.5 million dollar line from the deficit bill while lawmakers debate authority and potential impeachable conduct.
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No Reduction of Naval Power Plan
Annapolis January 31. Secretary Daniels told the last class of reserve officers trained at the United States Naval Academy that there will be no recession of interest in the navy and no reduction in naval power during their day.
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United States Naval Academy
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World War I Era Peace Talks Split Over Colonies
Paris January 31. The peace negotiations on Germany's colonies show a tentative compromise plan accepted in principle with details to be worked out. President Wilson opposed dividing colonies among powers and backing a league of nations. The supreme council will review Wilson's statement. Russian responses to a Princed Islands conference are mixed with formal rejection and strong reservations.
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Paris Holds Provisional Arrangements on German Colonies
Paris reports a supreme council announcement that provisional arrangements over German colonies and occupied territories have been reached. The move signals early steps in postwar settlement discussions and territorial governance.
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Restrictions on Promotion Removed in U.S. Army
Washington January 31 Secretary Baker lifted the postwar ban on promotions in the army. A cable to General Pershing authorizes promotions among line officers up to colonel level to place deserving officers in rank equal to the commands they exercise.
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No Americans to be sent to Turkey
Paris reports that no American forces will be sent to Turkey for garrisoning as the United States has never been at war with Turkey and such use would be inappropriate. The statement clarifies U.S. military deployment plans in the region.
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Cut Down Battlers Sixteen to Ten
Washington January 51 The house naval committee unanimously approved the administration three year naval program reducing capital ships from sixteen to ten due to expert disagreements on battle cruisers. The plan includes ten battleships at up to 21 million dollars each and ten scout cruisers at up to 4 million dollars each.
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House Naval Committee
Strikes Seize Control of Irish Affairs in Belfast
Telegrams from Belfast depict a strike committee ruling the city from a humble artisans hall. The police are powerless as trade union leaders, chiefly moderate, control access and aid in maintaining order. In Glasgow, strikers clash with police, several injured and arrests logged as mounted officers intervene.
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Navy expansion urged by Mayo amid league critique
Washington January 31 Admiral Mayo head of the Atlantic fleet urged immediate naval growth before the House Naval Committee as it votes on the administration’s expansion program. He called the league of nations a sewing circle with no enforcement and backed large capital ships with adjusted armor and protection.
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House Naval Committee
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Atlantic Fleet
League of Nations
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Kelly
Michigan
Mayo
England
Mr. Kelly
Bureau of Navigation
United States
Pye
War Trade Board declines retaliation over British imports
Washington statement by a board member says the War Trade Board will not take retaliatory measures for Britain’s import restrictions. The comment was released today in the capital.
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Fire destroys two hangers at Rockaway Point station
A fire at Rockaway Point naval aviation station in New York destroyed two hangers holding six airplanes each. Firefighters from several stations battled the blaze and saved the remaining hangers as the aircraft were moved to safety.
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Names of Witnesses to Be Presented in Packer Hearings
The federal trade commission will voluntarily submit witness names and charges of collusion among the five leading packers to the House Interstate Commerce Committee. The submission includes all testimony and evidence gathered during the meat industry investigation.
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LIST YOUR JOBS FOR RETURNING SOLDIERS AT EMPLOYMENT OFFICE
Employers of labor of every kind are urged to report requirements to the U S Employment office at 211 South Main Street Phone 154. Skilled or common labor is needed and the office will match workers to positions. Returned soldiers seek work though placements grow harder daily. Cooperation from all employers and war welfare groups is urged to aid the effort. Federal Community Lasor Board PocaTELLo Dist.
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