Watch Wilson Closely Says German Telegrams
London reports publish von Bernstorff telegrams from 1916 to 1917 detailing German efforts to influence U.S. policy. They claim Wilson risked reconsideration of peace mediation, with Berlin urging restraint and warning against war escalation.
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Bryan Opposes Democratic 1920 Ticket at Norfolk Dinner
Associated Press reports in Norfolk that William Jennings Bryan condemned any move to nominate Edward Howards of New Jersey as the Democratic presidential candidate for 1920. He criticized Homer Cummings and warned against backing a wet ticket, pledging not to vote for a man like Edwards.
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Provisional Permits Granted to U S Oil Men
The Associated Press reports President Carranza has issued provisional permits allowing American petroleum producers to resume oil drilling suspended in November. The American Association of Petroleum Producers in Mexico announced the permits followed petitions made to the Mexican government based on advices from Mexico City.
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Millionaire Red One of 37 Indicted in Illinois
Chicago January 21 William Broad Lloyd millionaire and 37 other alleged members of the communist labor party of America were indicted by a special grand jury investigating red activities in Illinois on charges of conspiracy to overthrow the government by force in violation of the state syndicalism act. Among those indicted were three women. Some are under arrest or on bonds while others are out of the state's jurisdiction at press time.
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Treaty factions near compromise in Senate talks
Washington Jan 21 Associated Press reports a marked improvement in the possibility of breaking the Senate deadlock over the peace treaty. Bi partisan compromise negotiations show progress toward agreement among four Republicans and five Democrats. Leaders warn another shift tomorrow as talks aim to harmonize disputes over the league covenant and equal voting in the League of Nations.
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Ireland scene of shooting in Harcourt Street
Dublin police report says Assistant Commissioner Redmond was found dead on Harcourt Street after being shot. The Associated Press notes the incident occurred tonight as authorities investigate motive and identify suspects.
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Constable shot in Thurless districts search for assailants
In Thurless Ireland on January 21 a constable was badly wounded returning home. Armed squads searched the district and entered several houses while questioning pedestrians. No arrests were reported.
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Thurles
Ireland
Turbulence in Thurles After Constable Shooting Trigger
A Thurles dispatch reports unrest following a constable shooting. Grenades and gunfire damaged homes, breaking lower glass and furniture as authorities searched for Culhane. Arthur Henderson of the parliamentary labor delegation commented amid the volatile scene.
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National Wool Growers convention backs deportation and peace league
In Salt City Utah on January 21 resolutions praised federal action to arrest and deport undesirable aliens and urged support for a League of Nations and a peace treaty upholding the constitution. Officers elected: Frank J. Wagenbarth Idaho president. M. J. Powers Arizona western VP. W. C. Coffey Illinois eastern VP. F. R. Marshall Washington assistant animal husbandman secretary succeeding Dr. S. W. McClure.
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Utah
League of Nations
National Wool Growers Association
Frank J. Wagenbarth
Idaho
M. J. Powers
Flagstaff
Ariz
Western
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University of Illinois
Eastern
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Washington, D. C
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Graft Charges at Muscle Shoals War Plant Inquiry
W B McCary, former Justice investigator, testifies before the war expenditures committee in Florence Alabama accusing waste and extravagance in the Muscle Shoals plant project worth 75 006 000. He claims brick was diverted to Sheffield for a local building, workers on dual payrolls, and government trucks used to move bungalows to Florence for housing.
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Florence
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W. B. McCary
Birmingham
Department of Justice
Muscle Shoals
Sheffield
McCary
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First National Renames Officers at Annual Meeting
At the First National bank annual stockholders meeting officers were re-elected. A Dorman Johnson was named assistant cashier. FF Johnson, bank president, attended from Boise. The annual report shows growth since 1905 with assets rising from $195,461.11 in 1905 to $2,804,000.21 by end of last year.
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Alien Communists Plead Case Before Secretary
Arguments in test cases brought by attorneys for the Communist Party in behalf of four members were heard today by Secretary Wilson. The secretary will decide within the next two weeks whether membership is to be the subject for action in the cases arising from nationwide raids in Chicago.
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Washington
Communist ‘Party
Chicago
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Carnegie heroism honors awarded to thirteen men and women
Thirteen individuals were recognized for acts of heroism at Carnegie Hero Fund Foundation ceremonies in Pittsburgh. The awards include two silver and 183 bronze medals for saving lives. Total annual stipends amount to about 5,820 dollars for desidents and families, plus 4,100 dollars spent on education and related worthy causes.
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