Census Begins Greatest Task for United States Enumerators
The fourteenth decennial census starts with 85 000 enumerators counting Americans and collecting data on resources. Completion expected in two weeks, with figures likely four months to compile. population estimated 107 to 112 million, up from 93 million in 1910. New York faces vast challenges amid shifting demographics and foreign-born residents. Philadelphia and Wilmington report Dupont Powder plant explosion killing five and injuring one, damaging nearby homes and triggering nationwide shock.
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Washington
United States
George
George, Washington
Washington -In
Samuel L. Rogers
New York
Dan
Census Bureau
Steubettanita
Op Pessens Sourhl
Wanglynn
Brooklyn
Detzer Denies Brutality Charges in War Trial
New York January 2 Captain Karl W Vetzer jailed for alleged brutality to prisoners at Lemans Wales today continued a categorical denial of all charges. He said he never struck Private George Williams as prosecutors claimed and denied beating Private Napier. Napier was reportedly struck by Sergeant Frank Hoyt after attempting to strike the sergeant with brass knuckles and Hoyt turned the knuckles over to Captain Detzer.
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Karl W. Vetzer
Lemans
Wales
George Williams
Ilnesses
George Napier
Cetzer
Napier
Sergeaant
Frank Hoyt
Ain
Tad
Hoyt
Delzer
Working Man Freezes to Death Walking to Work
A laborer died from exposure in subzero cold on a frigid morning. The unidentified man was found frozen in the snow near a doorway, with claims he was walking to work and a meal group nearby.
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Head of German Delegation Delays Peace Conference
Paris dispatch reports Kurt von Levaner head of the German delegation at Versailles is ill with a cold and will not confer with Paul Durasta secretary of the peace conference for several days. Allied delegates and other German representatives meet to discuss questions on territories where plebiscites will be held.
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Paris
Iavany
Kurt von Levaner
Ter
Versailles
Paul Durasta
Germany
Dorpat
Thureday
Russia
Dent Tkine
M. Kilshke
Sovier
Dentking
Kishke
Rmistery
Mutraniens
Soviet Russia
Bathonia
Annies
Armice
Suldlerk
Gulf of Finland
British Victory at Jutland Valour Cited by Book
Paris reports on December 5 that Captain du Parseval of France wrote a book on the Battle of Jutland arguing Britain won through the valor of its sailors and leaders, not material superiority, as German fleet may have had stronger ships. The piece credits British resolve and command over mere equipment in the engagement.
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Paris
Cantain
Jutland
Renewed effort to reach lightkeepers without food
The Canadian government steamer Montcalm began another attempt to reach Helle Ism lightkeepers facing starvation. It plans to loop around Newfoundland’s coast to bring relief, as the search for food continues amid harsh conditions. Admiral Jellicoe, retired first lord of the British admiralty, visited the New York Stock Exchange with Charles M. Schwab during a Canada tour.
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North Sydney
Montcalm
Helle Ism
Gel
New Foundland
Jellicoe
New York
Jail, Cos
Admiralty
Canada
New York Stock Exchange
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
Psychology Tried on Hardened Criminals Has Little Effect
CHICAGO January 2 two hundred prisoners were forced to witness the hanging of Stafaclo Durrange, convicted a murder. The sheriff defended the plan as a deterrent, while Governor Lowden’s secretary and others protested the brutality. Protests over stage setting and the removal of a jail telephone were noted.
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Chicago
Stafaclo Durrange
Erbainals
Baneve
Usly
Erin O. Lowden
Darrange
Durrenge
Karenilem
Sheelif Peters
Lowden
Mr. Sutton
Jatt
Sherters
Peters
Charles W. Peters
Davis
Jlaken
Switer
Davig
Anid
Senators Plan Compromise on Peace Treaty
Washington dispatch reports both Republican and Democratic leaders focusing on terms of a peace treaty compromise. Key figures Lodge McNeary Hitchcock Swanson King discussed modifying reservations approved earlier. Both sides signal continued talks with cautious willingness to consider a middle path.
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Washington
Trapublican
Senate
Lodge
Massachusetts
McNeary
Oregon
Lange
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Swanson
Virginia
King
Utah
Turkish Delegates Named to Make Peace Treaty
Constantinople reports name Mustahatus Pasha Nabil Bey and Tevfik Pasha to form a Turkish delegation for the peace conference led by Tevfik Pasha. Widespread terror follows rumors of doomsday on December 17 affecting children schooling and causing fear, with Armenian and Turkish women driven to madness.
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Constantinople
Thesday
Mustanhatus Pasha
Foreden
Nabil Bey
Italy
Wit
Tewhik Pasha
Turkey
Tevtik Pasha
Amerea
Carranza hints at amnesty for Mexican fugitives abroad
Mexico City January 1 Amnesty may be granted to Mexican fugitives living in foreign countries President Carranza declared at the New Year’s reception. He answered a petition by Colonel Jauregui survivor of the 1910 1913 conflicts asking pardon for former federal officers involved in the 1912 revolt. The president advised awaiting disposition of the matter.
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Mexico City
Carranza
Colone
Antonio Jauregal
Reason for Decline of Liberty Bonds Given
San Francisco January 2 Governor John A Calkins says daily Liberty bond quotations do not reflect the bonds real maturity value or interest. He explains speculators selling to chase higher returns depress prices while subscribers struggle to complete payments, but the government will redeem bonds at face value at maturity.
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San Francisco
Cal
John A. Calkins
United States Rovernment
Cifficulty
Vienna Food Relief Feeds 196000 Children Daily
Vienna reports 196000 children are fed daily in American relief kitchens guarded to prevent pilfering under strict rules. The Morgen cited details on relief funds and the scope of aid across Europe and America, with a national fund estimate around 2100000 crowns for child welfare. Prohibition in Italy curbs liquor sales to limited hours on weekdays and bans Sunday and holiday sales.
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New York
Fanine Soll Ton
Vienne
Saya
Vienna
American Relief Administration
S . Huropeda
Peela
Prohibition
Italy
Hom
Prohibitionista
Waly
Limerick Post Office Raid Nets Cash Teens Held Up
In Ireland at midnight last night twenty masked robbers seized several thousand pounds in cash and money orders from a village post office. Twelve staff remained under threat until the village was secured.
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Ireland
Limerick
Pergona
Weber County Lands Share of State Road Bond Funds
Weber County received about 322000 from a half million dollar state road bond sale. Distribution figures list Beaver 10000 Rok Elder 40000 Cache 16000 Cathon 12000 Paggett 2000 Davia 15900 Duchesne 60000 Emery 8000 Guefield 4000 Grand 21000 Ton 27000 Tuab 3000 Kane 2000 Millard 6000 Salt Lake 49000 San Juan 26000 Banpete 15000 Sevier 35000 Summit 12000 Tooele 2003 Utah 1600 Washington 3000 warehouse contingent 12000 equipment 14000 Lincoln highway Wasatch 15000 Total 4147000
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Cache
Cathon
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Duchesne
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Guefield
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Millard
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Banpete
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Summit
Tooele
Utah
Washington
Lincoln
Ees Wasatch
Russia Left Alone Will Grow and Save Herself Prediction
On the eve of Navarot to Copenhagen to restart negotiations with Mersin Litvingtt, James O'Grady said the talks would be sincere and lead to repatriation of Erklel prisoners and Neitleh civilians. He argued Russia would act for its own survival and hinted at settler relocation options.
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Eondon
Navarot
Copenhagen
Uxebauas
Mersin Litvingtt
Moltavit
James O'Gmuly
Mirror
Pourparinds
Erklel
Waylel
Tanimnery
O'Grady
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Capemingen
Rarseth
O'Grady Alyoargly
Acmca
Rosala
Rast Ib
Tinild Happs
Advatear Kolchak
Genaru
Denikine
Prominent Speakers discuss Foreign Missionary Work
Delegates at the Student's Volunteer Movement convention hear from Vir. James f Vance of Nashville about demand met, Dr. James Endicott of Toronto on the Canadian side, and Mrs. I Bennett of New York on women’s views. Dr. J Campbell of New York spoke on interchurch work as sections discussed agricultural, educational, medical, and evangelistic topics.
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Vorlet
Canada
James F Vance
Nashville
Tonn
James Endicott
Toronto
I. Bennett
New York
Hoard of
Home Missions
Presbyterian Church
J. Campbell
Interchurch World Movement
Foreign Nations Send Greetings to Pres. Wilson
A New Year greeting was received by President Wilson from heads of several foreign governments. Messages came from England Belgium Luxembourg Sweden Italy and other European states as well as multiple South American republics. The president spent over two hours in a wheelchair on the White House portico and spoke with visitors in his rooms.
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Wilson
Mrasages Tamerim
England
Belgium
Luxembure
Sweden
Italy
White House
President of Germany Issues a New Year Manifesto
Berlin date January 1 1920 German President Ebert asks the chancellor to publish a New Year manifesto. He notes the chaos of the past year was averted and unity preserved, urges Germans to close ranks and work to restore the fatherland amid threats and economic challenges. He stresses national resolve and shared duty for the future.
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Germany
Berlin
Thureing
Ebert
Clemenceau Fears to Again Represent the War Department
Premier Clemenceau stated in the chamber of deputies that he cannot continue as representative of the department of war. He cited the past year’s efforts, expressing reluctance to begin anew on a mission he doubts his strength can sustain. He added that while victory has been achieved, France faces more demanding tasks requiring patience.
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Department of War
Bragiignan
France
Thureday
Hawaii
Clameneau
Chamber of Deputies
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