Republicans Plot Platform At Des Moines Rally
The 1920 Republican conference in Des Moines moulds a platform emphasizing equal party representation for women, labor and industrial reform, and a crackdown on radicals. Leaders including Will Hays and Major General Leonard Wood press for unity, tax cuts, and better capital labor relations while outlining convention plans and a concise party program.
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Middle Western
Republian
National Committee of
Hdward P. Thayer
Indianapalis
Sotatarns
Rathering
Ala
Te —Sermenbtterein—Hotter
Chileman Hays
John Glover South
Divis
Fox
Mays
Leonard Wood
Asalting Anaronlem
Tere
Hone
Avneraiin
Lowden Fur League
Lowden
Benator Borah
Idaho
Nays
Capial
Danvir
Fait Lake
San Fraglace
Aagbainman
L—Merlistion
Thore
Chcrniwat
Peace Talks Set as Conference to Sign Next Saturday
Paris dispatch reports rising tension in the supreme council over a peace protocol with Germany and a treaty with the Turkish Empire. Hungary’s delegates await word on a conference date while Budapest faces executions of extreme communists and Allied plans for intervention.
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Paris
Germany
Versailles
Counell
League of Nations
LE Ie
Budapest
Sit
Breme Counell
Hun Jiarian
Comaniaston
Ibé
Pal
Neaslow
Conskteii
Man Attacks Wife With a Hammer in Paris
Paris police report a man attacked his wife with a hammer Sunday. The incident, linked to threats she received, prompted a doctor’s evaluation for possible injuries and stress on the family.
Smile Fades From Housewives Story of $7 Maid Not True
New York dispatch from Chicago quotes a Travelers' Aid worker claiming thousands of European girls seek housework in America, with the $7 a week maid tale fading. New York headquarters reports most arrivals aim for relatives or other jobs, and less than one percent seek domestic service, despite calls and publicity.
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Housewives
New York
Jan
Chicago
Travelers’ Aid Society
America
Pacific Co
Allies Plan to Blow Up German Ships Sunk by Officers
A special Allied commission stated that German warships sunk by officers will be destroyed soon. The move follows completion of an investigation and involves all Allied powers.
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Landon
Jan
Hytneis
Stapa Flow
National Grange Backs Anti Strike Clause In Railbill
Washington Jan 6 Reduits of a national Grange referendum on anti strike provisions in the Cummins railroad bill will be presented to Senator Cummins tomorrow by the Grange executive committee. The vote favored keeping the anti strike clause. The Grange will also present views on Packers legislation to Senator Gronna, proposing strong government contracts administered by a national food commission.
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Washington
Cummins
Senate Interstate Commerce
Grange
Packer
Granna
Lgengte Agriculture Committee
Senate
National Food Commission
Germans Seek Redaction of Troops for Peace Talks
Paris dispatch reports German representatives asking for a reduction in troops to be sent under the peace treaty. They argue the cost of maintaining troops is excessive for Germany. The Supreme Council allegedly replies that the United States has not supplied its quota, leaving the plan to deploy three quarters of the total force.
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Paris
Supreme Council
Germany
Str
Polk
United States
Clemencey
Quicago
Auprema ‘Court
Volmsead Prohibition Enforcement Act
Ers Mayer
Mayer
Rhode
Turkish plan seeks reforms to protect sovereignty and reforms
Commission reports detailed Turkish proposal on peace terms including territorial issues and legal reforms to replace capitulations. Turkish press discuss minority status, potential Armenian territory and citizenship. Proposed Smryna for Macedonia exchange once war era plan revived. Wilson to issue call for league meeting after ratifications, says Polk.
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Constantinople
Cazomisaion
Turkey
Armenia
Smyrna
Macedonia
Premiser Venizelos
Greece
Surgeon General Lifts Quarantine on Cuban Arrival
In response to numerous inquiries the public health service announced the quarantine restrictions were lifted. A brief Cuban arrival prompted the earlier travel ban but is now rescinded as officials reassess the risk and allow normal movement again.
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Washington, Jax, G
Bsuurgeon
Paris Echo Tells of A Humble War Hero Cook
In Paris a tale of war honors and role reversals unfolds as a decorated Legion of Honor recipient is depicted leaving the front to work as a cook. The general learns humility after a mishap with a roast, and the veteran cook earns respect by serving bravely, with a Sunday display of her decoration.
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Paris
Jan
Fenner
Alienilan
Hoebt
Legion of Fower
Gen‘houln
Thon
Gan
Sral
Ito
Ako
Ince
Memorial Exercises for Theodore Roosevelt Held in New York
New York observances marked the first anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's death with services in public schools and a Carnegie Hall gathering attended by prominent figures. A draped statue of Roosevelt, wreaths, and patriotic songs framed the tribute. Participants included Arch bishop Blayes, Nicholas Murray Butler, Bishop Dirch, Rabbi Schulman, and Mrs. John Henry Hammand, president of the Roosevelt Memorial Association.
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New York
Meroria
Theodore Moosevelt
Roosevelt
Achor
Patrick H. J. Blayes
Nicholas Murray Buller
Columbia University
Charles Sumner Dirch
Apiacopal Diocese
Rabbi Schul
Margaret Garrison Wins Oratorical Contest Title
Des Moines January 6 Mina Margaret Garrison of Willamette University Oregon captured first place in the intercollegiate oratorical contest honoring the Interdhamatic Prohibition association She becomes the first woman to win the top honor Henry K Causig Ottawa University Kansas earned second place Horton A Pogue Taylor and Versity Indiana took third place.
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Des Moines
Jay Jan
Mina Margaret Garrison
Willamette
Italian Ministers Meet Lloyd George in London Conference
Italian Premier Nit end Foreign Minister Adalo with Prime Minister Lloyd George and British officials attend a down street conference in London. Adriatic tensions discussed as Italian ambassador and other officials present. The meeting signals high level talks on foreign affairs and potential outcomes remain uncertain.
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London
Adalo'a
Italy
Hog Street
Lloyd George
Earl Carson
Andrew Benetiss
House Commons
Marquis Famperials
Itallap
Liquor interests vow continued fight after ruling
Washington reports liquor interests vow new challenges to prohibition enforcement despite Supreme Court upholding Volstead act. DOJ prepares prosecutions for beer sellers since October, with manufacturers and retailers facing future indictments. Chicago liquor advocates say reform movement persists as states attack the Eighteenth Amendment.
German Movie Shows Entente Victories in Occupied Germany
In Krefeld on December 24 German cinema owners report being forced to show Entente victories. Entente military pictures feature successful battles and French victories, with at least one theater closed by Belgian authorities for showing a French military fixture too quickly.
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Krefeld
Germany
Enormous Waste of Gas to Be Curtailed
Washington January 6 means of curtailing the present enormous waste of natural gas by consumers in homes and in the fields will be considered at a conference of state governors, public utility commissioners and manufacturers called by Secretary Lane to convene January 15.
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Washington
Alate
Public Sulity Commista
Lane
Denominations Accept Invitation to Discuss United Churches
About twenty denominations, led by the Presbyterian church, agreed to meet in Philadelphia on February 7 to discuss a gradual merger into a United Churches of Christ in America. The plan envisions a council elected by supreme bodies, with representation for every 100,000 communicants, and aims for eventual full union while preserving current denominational structures. The effort involves administration of missions and coordination among member churches and affiliated bodies.
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Presbyterian Church
Canter
Phiadelphia
Christ Uan
United Churches of Christ In America
Prasbyterian
Lechy
United States
Coun
Coun Eh
Wrozen
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
United Church
United Churches
Hodlea
Flavecpta
Iehurchea
Liha
Organza- Haina
Ares
United Seentee of America
Methodist Fiptecopal Church
Protestant Episcopal
United Staten
Congratlunat Church
Disciples of Chriat
Chriatian Union of
Byrangel
Real Synod of Nort America
Reformed Episcopal Church
Moravian Chore
America
United L'Resbychica
United Brethren
Methodiam
Lea
Society of Friends
United Ta Wnevan Chereh
Reformed Church
Ameren
Federal Trade Board Expert Held Amid Deportation Case
Rafael Mallen, statistician for the Federal Trade Commission, is in custody as radicals nationwide face deportation hearings. Appeals involving William D. Haywood and Victor L. Berger proceed in U.S. Court of Appeals. Officials seek funds and more lawyers to expand immigration enforcement amid crowded facilities.
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Federal Trade. Board
Chicago
Cedera
Iies Doday Bod
Rafael Mallen
Federal Trade Commigaton
Mallen
Mexico
Py. Agesia
Department of Justice
Tale
Miatriet Alors Clyne Ta'saé
Washington
Bilallen
Communist Slaver Party
Casmo
Ralda
Harry R. Lascha
Netion
Cies
William D
Haywood
Yeaterday
Victor L. Derger
Milwaukee
Fedina
Judge-Landis
United States Court of Appeadn Loddy
Anthony Caninett
Feth
Department of Justice and Immigration
Holstein Cow Gives Birth to Triplets in California
Arcadia California reports a Holstein cow owned by Anita Bardon and linked to Major General Bullard gave birth to triplets. Officials say such births are rare and may prompt defense camp plans and increased guard around the cow and calves. The story mentions the broader context of radical threats and border concerns affecting movement via Mexico or Canada.
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Arcadia
Cal
Tan
Baker
Mra
Anita Bardon
Bullard
EB. J
Lucky
Prince
Walker Cornucopia
Middle West
Catein
Federal Agena
Los Angeles
Mexico
Canada
Italy Not Negotiating For a Separate Peace
Rome dispatch reports confusion over Italian policy as rumors claim Italy seeks a separate peace with Austria. Published documents of Prince Biron and Corser, foreign ministry figures, are cited as sources amid unclear transmission from Milan and allied capitals.
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Italy
Sixtus
Bourbon
Italia
Rome
Austrda
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