Rumors of Postwar Debates Shape Allied Plans
Rumors and reports from Paris and Washington describe Allies debating penalties for Germany, the fate of Smyrna, and the shape of the peace conference. Negotiations focus on security for reparations, German bonds, and political commissions to implement Versailles provisions as Hungary and Turkey await decisions. The council of the League of Nations convenes to discuss ambassadors and the preservation of the peace treaty amid broader diplomatic maneuvers.
Repeal Prohibition Questioned by Supreme Court Judge
Washington dispatch reports state legislatures cannot repeal ratification of the federal prohibition amendment. Chief Justice White questions jurisdiction in cases challenging liquor laws as New Jersey proceedings await federal action. The court denied motions for lack of jurisdiction, delaying a ruling on whether states may repeal the amendment without federal permission.
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Washington
Wayne B. Wheeles
Anti-Salaam League
New York
Wheeler
New Jerasy
Ohio
Gongrees
Juste
Clef Furtienesha
Wheels
Feds
New Jersey
pRhade Jalands
Willie Periatsstot
Reuiatn
White
Lyeruniveme Court
New Doreey
Peace loom for 4 5 coal instr operators
Wilful refusal to join price fixing Pacts noted as operators insist any award by the coal wage commission remain the basis for a future wage deal. Counsel Ralph Grets says no legal gain from price fixing before Levey wartime law. Workers’ leader John Lewie says award should be basis of new wage agreement, not final in itself. Southampton envoy Viscount Grey arrives aboard Adriatic seeking no official mission.
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Washington
Jan
Ralph Gretvs
Perstors
My. Crews
My. Crews, I Said, Understood That the Commssaion's Laward
Commission
Robinson
Wilson
Inter
Crews
Basia
John, Lewie
Act Ing
Crows
Montana girl missing in big city police hunt
Miss Francis Rock of Missoula Montana, 20, disappeared in Chicago after traveling to meet the fiancé parents. Harden received a telegram saying she would wait at the station but he could not find her. Rock recently graduated from a Missoula convent and is the fifteenth girl missing to Chicago parties in two years.
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Chicago
Pollice
Francis Rock
Missoula
Mont
G. Harden
Harden
Miss Rock
Union Station
Uio
Harvard Liberal Club Under Fire In Antiradical Debate
Boston January story reports Judge George W. Anderson at Harvard Liberal club warning against fear and hysteria in antiradical actions while Massachusetts officials pledge to arrest radicals. Immigration chief Skeffington vows action against club radicals. critics warn against warrant threats and chilling free speech.
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Boston
Georea W. Anderson
United States Court
Harvard Liberal Club
Henry J. Skeffington
Massachusetts Press Asso
Harvard Liberal Clubs
Poincare's Eligibility to Senate a Question
Paris Van 13 President Folin faces questions over Poincarés eligibility for the Senate after election and the incompatibility of holding the presidency with senatorial duties. The Senate will validate his election after President Poincaré completes term, allowing him to take seat and vote on February 18. A separate report notes a New York seat on the stock exchange sold for $115,660, below the prior record of $119,000.
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Paris
Van
Folinchire
Senate
Chamber of Depatica
Lwa
Marietrate
M. Poincaire
Brew York
New York
Mystery Malady Under Investigation by Health Experts
Reports from Kasbas Caty Me Jan 13 describe an intestinal illness spreading in Kansas and Oklahoma. Doctors debate whether dysentery or a gastric influenza form causes the outbreak. Officials tally patient counts, note 200 cages reported, 1000 pupils affected, and no fatalities yet. Health departments coordinate lab tests and protective measures to identify the disease. The Oklahoma state emergency hospital and expert teams are involved in rapid testing and information sharing. Local doctors remain cautious as samples and evaluations continue.
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Kasbas Caty
Anu Emai Menna
Medeus
Youeka
Tan
Munkugee
Feorst
Enid
Mary Kenon
Oklahoma
Assembly Action Roundly Denounced by Protesters
New York January 13 trustees of the New York clubs and the Citizens Union united today in denouncing the suspension of five socialist assembly members. Over 100 labor and social groups backed reinstate the Socialists at a mass meeting under the Socialist party. A $70,000 contribution from the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America funded the protest. a resolution by notable figures will be offered at the Bay Association meeting. The trustees of the city era said the action threatens representative government and disturbs peace and welfare.
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New York
Jen
Itizens’ Union United
State Assembly
Selaviva
Warler
Clnthing Workers of America
Elrat
Charles E. Fighes
Charles 5. Wail Wan
George W. Wickersham
Louie Marshall
Morgan J. O'Brien
Henry J. Stimson
Herbert Se
Thin
Fist Assembly
Paper Money Returns to Circulate in Mexico
Mexico City reports the return of paper money for the first time since 1916 after a presidential decree to issue one peso and fifty centavo certificates. The monetary commission will back these notes with Mexican gold deposits to ease a coin shortage. The move follows a run on small coin and concern over high silver content.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Monetary Commission
Chang
Amall Cain
Adopted village in France looks like California
Washington reports Vitri mont, an adopted village of California cities, is among early restored French towns after devastation. The Gothic church has been replaced by a modern plane structure echoing Los Angeles style, while Verdacle town hall and other rebuilt buildings recall San Diego architecture.
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Washington
Vitrimont
California
Los Angeles
San Diego
Cabinet in France Moves to Halt Ship Constructions
The French cabinet pressed to stop the construction of two Normandie class battleships amid wartime constraints. Finance Minister Lot was authorized to introduce a bill for military needs, with further actions to direct resources and oversee wartime vessels. Plans for weapons and armor were outlined, but construction was suspended after the war’s breakout, and later naval orders were redirected to the army.
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Finance Minster Lot
Alleged Murderers of Americans Arrested in Mexico
A Mexican report says three suspects admit involvement in the killing of Earl Holes and FP. J. Roney, oilmen from New Orleans, near Tampico. Carlos Orozco, Tampico district chief, says implicated parties have been identified and will soon be captured as federal forces pursue justice.
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Mexico City
Earl Holes
J. Roney
Carlos Orozco
Tampico
Orozco
Outory
Lieut Col Kimball Returns to Capitol in Quiet Note
Lieut Col Gordon W N Kimball, son of Attorney James Kimball, has been in service since 1898 and rose from second lieutenant in the Spanish American War to high rank. He was on Mexican border duty under General Pershing and was due to be in Ogden for General Parsday’s visit next Friday. Brazil ratified a peace treaty with Germany, with President Persson proclaiming the Verzalles pact in effect for Brazil. Police arrested extreme nationalists amid a plot to terrorize the capital.
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Waren
Wile Boone
Washington
Counell of
He League
Hong
Boris
Priday
Wilson
Halle Waoblie
Rome
Gordon WN. Kimbell
Curmier Ogien
Ily
Consy
Washington, & C
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James Kimball
Kimball
Regular Army
Secon
Nime
General Pershing
Parsdlay
Ogden
Women on committee for arranging confab in San Francisco
Washington Jan 13 The Democratic national committee announced seventeen members including two women to shape the preconvention arrangements for the January 28 San Francisco gathering. The lineup spans many states and groups, with early subcommittees to meet in San Francisco to outline speaking roles and logistics.
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Washington
San Francisco
Dawa
Chatrin Cummings
Cammolagi Aalds
Chatman Cinmings
Mantieorgears
Ublenga
Fox
Angeles
Ji Trice Kreer
Monta
Willie. Marah
Sona
Estwant UW. Motta
Tedhains
Cieprgln
Natman EB
Neck
New
Judge Anderson Casts Doubt On Pro German Plots
Judge OW Anderson of the United States district court stated that more than 90 percent of alleged pro German plots never existed. He warned that danger lies in nonviolent agitators posing as patriots and in Americanizing fears rather than actual plots. He emphasized that suppression efforts target the same forces seen in 1917 and 1918.
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Hoston
OW. Anderson
United Eigles Dietytet
Opinton
United Menure
Prating Pawudogiairath
Anoricanhin
Miter Lund
United States
Rome To Tokyo Flight Start Date Set For Jan 20
In a wartime aviation briefing Colonel Dorbert, director general of aeronautics, announced a Rome to Tokyo air link will commence no later than January 20. Delays risk pushing the flight into the monsoon season. General John Monash, Australian army commander, praised American and Australian forces for their cooperation in recent battles.
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Aura Club
Auerfea
Ursae Hale
Melzounne
Rame-Tokia
Ir John Monah
Uae
Fevenne
Ile Wae
Herman Baker Post Preparing for Pershing Visit
Herman Baker Post No. 3 Ameri frans discussed lay preparations for Pershing Bay visit. Ogden businessmen urged closing from 10 to 11 15 in honor, with Glasmano Sherwout Scott La Fenrre Vowles named to coordinate. Scout Executive Create spoke on Pershing and relation to the American Legion and Toy Scouts.
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Perahine
Tierman Baker Post
Amerifran Lega
Hogego Glasmano
Wen Sherwout
David Scott
Oliver la Fenrre
Vowles
Helnford Kienzle
Wari
Asia
Artie Woolley
Scout Executive Cieates
Pershing Bay
American Legion
Toy Scouts
Loda Alt
Scout Organ
Prige of Clothing in Chicago Speech
Virginia Clothiers and Manufacturers' Association president A We Kim argued at a Chicago meeting that retailers are not to blame for clothing shortages. She blamed supply and demand, urging increased production and stable prices to avert continued shortages and fashion style fluctuations.
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PRIGE
Chicago
A. We Kimi
Virginia Clothiera
National Association of Retail Clothiers
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