Chaos in Berlin as Reichstag mob violence erupts
Reports from Berlin detail a violent protest in front of the Reichstag after industrial council tensions. Guarded by machine guns, police fire on rioters, killing and wounding many as crowds clash near the building. Noske appointed commander in chief for Berlin-Brandenburg.
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Bagley asks probe into naval decoration controversy
Washington dispatch reports Connymsoder David Worth Bagley, kin to Secretary Daniels, asks to be considered only for seven cremation as was conferred on destroyer captains in the war zone. His ship Jacob Jones was torpedoed, and he seeks a denial from Admiral Sims while Daniels weighs re opening the awards. The dispute centers on who should receive the distinguished service medal and the influence of Daniels.
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Troop Guards Hold Back Mob at Relchatag Building Door
One member of the guard troop was killed during fighting as crowds pressed the west wing door of the relchatag building. Despite the assault the security troops resisted, preventing entry to the chamber. Demonstrators vow ongoing protests when the industrial councils bill is debated, with a Thursday climax marked by the anniversary of Liebknecht and Luxemburg’s deaths. Independent Socialist leaders plan further actions as entente missions arrive seeking military protection.
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Chinese Bolsheviks to Arrest Soviet, Moscow Says
Moscow dispatches quote Chelyabinsk advices saying Chinese Bolsheviks will operate in the coastal region as Russian troops reach Balatsia and advance toward Talgu. Polish and Letts threaten retirement while Odessa is reported occupied by Ukrainian soldiers aided by Galician units. Deni k'ne dismisses Ignatiev and orders defense of the city. Soviet fronts claim the Turkestan area is safely held.
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Petroleum Company to Obey Proposed Law
Joaquin Santa Eila, chief of the petroleum bureau, said Hucasteca Petroleum headed by Edward L. Doheny would agree to all provisions of the proposed petroleum law. The measure will come before the next session beginning September 1920. The company desires amiable negotiations with the government to settle disputed points and push new work actively.
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Mexico City
Joaquin Santa-Eila
Petrolean Bureau
Department of Inustry, Commerce and Labor
Hucasteca Petroleum Company
Edward L. Doheny
Japanese Cruiser Not Convoy for Ammunition
MEXICO CITY Japan 14 reports say the Japanese cruiser Yakume landed a shipment of aria and ammunition for the Mexican government. General Juan Ridragan, chief of the presidential staff, called the claim barebag. Foreign official Itilaria Medina denied any negotiation with Sapav and said rumors were spread by enemies of the government.
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Yakume
Juan Ratragan
Itilaria Medina
Foreign Office
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Mexico
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Lack of Landing Fields Delays Aviation, Ace Says
Major Reed Landis discusses future air travel from Chicago to New York at an aviation luncheon in Chicago. He estimates eight hours and a fare around $97.62 plus passenger supplies, with profits added for carriers. He argues that landing fields and airfields are essential and criticizes government indifference. Major Eddie Rickenbacker agrees aviation faces slow adoption but foresees rapid continent-wide routes, while lamenting postwar neglect of pioneer aviation.
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Reed Landis
Spvilkin
Hawilton Crat
Chicago
New York
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Uoslo
Easis
Cpyimiertia Agialion
Mildie Rickenbacker
America
France
Washington
Atertent
Aviatora
Agreement Reached in Holland Belgium Dispute
Brussels January 13. A satisfactory settlement of economic issues from the 1838 treaty revision has been reached by Belgian and Dutch representatives. Two commissions will sit at Brussels and Ghent to handle navigation and light on the Scheldt and to consider the Ghent Ter Nuzen canal. A canal will connect the Scheldt with the Rhine, extending above the Mende to Dulaberg, and Talssanni will link Strasbourg with Antwerp.
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Br Freunk
Belgtant
Hollanil
Selelat
Deschanel Eyes Republic Presidency Amid Backers Rally
Paris dispatch notes Paul Deschanel supporters plan to press his bid for the presidency of the republic at a Versailles meeting next Saturday after their late success in electing him president of the chamber of deputies. Clemenceau allies say he will not declare, but would accept if votes favor him. In Belgium a violent storm kills seven and injures many, with factories forced to halt operations and flood damage reported. A peace treaty with Hungary will be handed to the Jungarten delegates at the foreign office tomorrow afternoon in a private ceremony.
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Hawaii
Paul Deschanel
Chamber of Deputies
Republic
Vrrvailles
Clemenceau
Versailles
Hungary
Hilnkary
Jungarten
Foreign Office
Hopes Fade for Early Ratification of PAGT by Senate
Washington January 14 leaders from all factions abandoned plans to rush ratification of the German treaty before Friday’s initial meeting of the league council. William Jennings Bryan in a telegram urged prompt approval so the United States could participate. Democratic senators expect next week to begin approval with reservations. Republican leaders, especially moderates, saw the recent talks as promising.
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Connell
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Georgetown Protest Against Vaccination Sparks Assault
In Georgetown on January 14 a protest against compulsory vaccination escalated as about 100 demonstrators stormed a hotel. They seized G M Wells, a special officer of the state board of health, warned him not to reappear, and loaded him into an automobile, taking him to Milford. The board had ordered vaccination due to smallpox cases in the area.
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Georgetown
G. MH. Wells
State Board of Health, Snd
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State Board of Health
Germany to Surrender 880 Persons to Allies
TARIS January 14. Germany will surrender 880 persons to allied military authorities for trial for crimes against the rules of warfare. Of this number 330 will be demanded by France. The list was completed at a meeting attended by Baron Wilkemherst Lord Chancellor of England Edouard Ignace French under secretary for military justice and representatives of the Allied nations.
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Germany
BBC
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Edouard Ignace
College Students Demand Ratification With Reservations
In the first returns from nearly 404 colleges and universities, about 41,889 students and faculty voted on the peace treaty and league of nations. A strong majority favored ratification with reservations, while a smaller group backed ratification without reservations or opposed it entirely. Final results from many campuses were awaited as commissions prepared complete tallies.
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League of Datana
Mowe Uyat
Poadlhia
Ratiteatin
League
Thorn
Complaint Against Armours Is Filed
Washington January 14 The Department of Justice moves toward action against Armour and Company under the antitrust Clayton Act alleging unfair trade practices. The complaint cites methods intended to restrain competition including acquisitions of rival firms and other tactics harming market competition.
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Agalpal Outaly
Ig Puckera
Department of Justice
Federal
Commissiin Today
Armour Sand Company
Slleging Watul Molhieds
Motive for Murder of Girl in Park Sought
Louisville dispatch reports detectives seek motive for the murder of Rebecca Loventh 21 whose body was found in a dusky Louisville park with the head partly covered. Authorities hope to locate a sweetheart within a month. A knife was used according to the coroner. Alfonso sends telegram to Mexico.
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Jtebecca Loventh
Hatokol
Marine Tragedy Off Western France Rages At Sea
Wireless dispatches from RochelIe describe the sinking of the steamer Afrimlu Roche with over 400 people believed lost. Survivors landed long after the disaster, as crews and rescuers battled heavy seas and a sinking ship.
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TA Rochelle
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Roche
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Apt ‘Atrique
Joan
Atoswer Caylau
Ex President Wounded in Swords Duel in Uruguay
Montevideo Uruguay January 14 ex president Jose Batlle y Oribe and Senator Leonel Aguirre dueled with swords after a newspaper article accused Batlle of seeking influence in government. The encounter caused injuries to Batlle and his seconds, with official statements detailing the fight and motives.
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Uruguay
Jag. 14
Jose Batlle
Oritotez
Leonel Aguirre
Roy
Suapensiole
IL 14
Sesor Batlle
Aguirre
Pt Pals
Pope Deliberates German Situation in Private Audience
Jan 14. The pope received Jianelenor Dolcl apostolic delegate at Constantinople and a fellow envoy in private talks. The conversation focused on the German situation and especially the Armenians and their potential future independent state.
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Jianelenor Dolcl
Constantinople
Toportea
Eco
Vatican Buys Bonds In National Loan Subscription
Rome reports the Vatican subscribed 20 million lire to the Bidth national loan, as per the Mersaggero. It marks the first time the Vatican is said to have participated in such a loan.
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Rome
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He Mersaggero
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Belgian award proclaims sovereignty over Euphen and Malmeds districts
Sovereignty proclaimed at Aix la Chapelle on January 14 as the Belgian navy declares control over the Euphen and Malmeds districts awarded to Belgium by the peace treaty with Germany.
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