Odd SHEN occupy CHEF PORT OF RUSSIA port alarmed Britain
In Basle on January 16 a Moscow aligned dispatch claims Odeset, chief Black Sea port of Russia, was seized by Bolsheviks prompting British unrest. The report notes Soviet Army successes in the Near East stirring concern across Britain.
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Port
Russia
Reds
John Barleycorn
Near East
Britain
Basle
Odeset
Black Sea
Disgratuhes
Commission Named to Trace Borders of Share Territory
A British led delegation to the League of Nations council began work by naming Leon Bourgeois as chairman and confirming Sir Eric Drummond as secretary general. The commission aims to trace frontiers in the Saar region and related areas, with Curzon and other diplomats expressing hopes for a new era of international cooperation despite U S absence. The session included remarks on loyalty to the covenant and the need for practical efficiency, marking the council's inaugural act.
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PAWS
Flepreventatives
France
Great Britain
Italy
Greece
Belgium
Japan
Portugal
Brazil
Conpei
League Ot Nations
Robert Ep
League
Hgane
Lion Bourecuis
Eric Drumbiond
Wilson
Washington
Grenet Amverleam
Council
Earl Curzon
Hate For Foreign Affairs
Geals
Auuicle
United States
M. Burgesis
Tard
M. Burgeoigant
Ira
Signor Ferravis
Bealy
Pladt
Nrtena
Teague
Watt
Bey Mbantaet
Germany
Path Sis
Colorct
Major Tamelvian
Major Rebaish
Vera Bai
Chicago Reports Pneumonia Wave and Influenza
Chicago health data show a spike in deaths from pneumonia and influenza in the last 24 hours with 32 pneumonia deaths and 5 influenza deaths. An abdominal form of influenza resembling cholera was identified. Health Commissioner Dr John Dill Robertson noted cases in Kansas Nebraska and Iowa and suggested immunity among those who had influenza last year.
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Chicago
John Dill Robertson
Kansas
Nebraska
Iown
Robertson
Arrangements to Return Shantung Discussed by Officials
Officials say any Japanese move toward restoring Shantung to China would be preliminary while awaiting German papers. Germany has 30 days after ratification to transfer documents related to former possessions in China, leaving Japan unsure of specifics after Tsing-Ten's capture. Negotiations with China could be timed once papers arrive.
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Washington
Tal
Japan
Shantung
China
Tsing-Ten
Last of U S Forces Coming Next Sunday
New York reports the final contingent of America’s army of expeditionary forces sailed from Antwerp aboard the North Pacific and will reach New York next Sunday. Governors Campbell of Arizona Davis of Idaho and Larrazolo of New Mexico will join the welcome home parade along the transport up the bay. A banquet and theatre party are planned as features of the reception.
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New York
Jas
France
Rocky Mountain Club
America
Army of Aberly
Antwerp
Northern Pacific
Thomas E. Campbell
Arizona
D. W. Davis
Idaho
A. Larrazelo
New Mexico
Soviet Reply Shapes Finnish Reds Admission Question
Soviet officials told Associated Press that radical agitators deported from America will face careful examination before Soviet entry. M Kiliske, secretary of the Soviet delegation, said Bolsheviks will not use themselves to shuttle agitators. Debate centers on whether denied members will be released along the Finnish border and transported to safety.
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U. S
Hellingfors
Russia
Associated Preas
Europe
Buford
Anterka
Soviet
Aa Ifte
Haago
Bolshevik Agents Sow Seed in U S Navy
New York January 16 A statement to a gathering of prominent women was read by Captain J J Plant of the Bay Ridge station claiming Bolshevik agents seek to influence the U S Navy. He said sailors were solicited to aid the reds and had been instructed in the methods of procedure with literature reportedly scattered at Bay Ridge and nearby stations.
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New York
Bay Hideo Station
American Bankers to Aid Starving Children
New York January 16 formation of the Armorican relief committee by leading American bankers and others to aid thousands of Austrian refugees. Honorary chairman and committee members include Archbishop Patrick J. Hayes, Frank A. Vanderlip, Henry Morgenthau, Otto H. Kahn, J. Whitney, Henry Seligman, Charles Hayden, and Henry W. Taft. Statement says sending money to Austria is useless where food is unavailable.
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New York
Jen
Armorican Relief
Sutfferers
Sean
Austria
Local Council Chooses London for Next Meeting
Anon noted commissioners and M. Neurgeois proposed London as the site for the next council meeting and it was approved. Curzon suggested fixing the date with order of business left open to be decided by the chairman and secretary. He remarked that it would be necessary to consult the United States on many questions likely to arise.
Electric chair spared as two die-day stay granted
Lincoln Ned Jan 16 Governor McKelvie granted two weeks reprieve for Allen Grammer and Allan B Cole who were sentenced to death for the murder of Grammer's mother in law Mrs Lulu Voght near Biba Ned. Final legal actions in Gale's behalf remain undecided.
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Lincoln
Ned
Allen. Grammer
Allan B. Cole
Grammer
Lulu Voght
Near Biba
R. McKelvie
Gale
Admiral Sims as Whness in Medal Probe
Washington Jan 16 Rear Admiral William S Sims testified before the Senate committee in a medals probe. He declined the distinguished service medal and sparked controversy over naval wartime honors as hearings began to examine whether politics influenced awards and morale in the Navy.
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Admiral Sims
Washington
William $ Sims
Daniels
Sime
Hale
Congress
Wilson Sends Telegram to King of Denmark
COPEN TAGEN January 16 President Wilson sends a telegram to Ming Christian of Denmark noting the Versailles treaty has become effective with ratifications by principal signatories. He says it opens the way for Schleswig to express its will regarding reincorporation with its inde red mother country, realizing one of the ideals for which he fought.
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Copentagen
Ming Christian
Denmark
Hhe
Wilson
Daniah Schleuwig
Belgian loan over subscribed in one day
Announcement from Shah al J Morgat and company states the $25,090,000 Belgian government 5 percent gold loan was oversubscribed in a single day. Subscriptions will remain open until tomorrow at 9 pm to allow town subscribers to file applications.
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New York
Aix
Shahal J. Morgat and Company
New York Bars Try Total Rum Ban Party Mood
New York revelers last night tried to drink away the liquor ban as wakeful mourners filled cafes and hotels. Officials warned liquor laws would be enforced after midnight while Chicago clubs and hotels likewise planned mourning celebrations marking Prohibition.
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New York
Harley
Daniel J. Porter
United States
Senue Yereyeo
Chicago
John
Intensive Campaign to Conserve Natural Gas
Washington January 16 a conference of public utility commissions geologists gas appliance makers and operators to curb waste in natural gas use by industries and homes an estimated fifty percent waste. A ten‑member committee will work with the Interior Department to push an educational campaign through state and local agencies. Open Shops Proposed Oklahoma City January 1 a meeting of Oklahoma employers will discuss making the state open shop nationwide economic policy.
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Washington
Interior Department
Oklahoma City
Okla
Wate
Oklahoma
Ipmorran
Reginald de Koveny Victim of Stroke in Chicago
Reginald de Koven, American composer and conductor of operatic works and theater scores, died after a stroke in Chicago. He had recently overseen a production of Rip Van Winkle here and was linked to several New York musical companies. Born April 5, 1801, in Sid doi town, he contributed operas and songs, including Oh Promise Me and Rip Van Winkle, and served as founder of the Washington Symphony Orchestra.
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Smicago
Reginald de Keven
Amarin
Ami Caducter
Aled
de Kaven
Oxford
Suitigart
Vylarance
Prvis
Vienna
Beales
New York
de Koven
Hele Nome
Mra
Thudson
de Katon Wis
Washington Symphony Orchestr
Mlsu Candidtor
Idee
Vin Kinkle
Cunfer
Chigage
Che Man-devin
Koven
Siddietown
Shipbuilding Frauds Involve Millions
Ban Prangisuo reports that government investigators uncover shipbuilding frauds tied to millions of dollars in contracts for government ships in Oregon Washington and California. William Widwell appointed chief assistant to the US attorney general to lead the inquiry, as Attorney General Palmer weighs the scope and impact of alleged graft on Pacific coast shipyards and U S shipping interests.
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Ban Prangisuo
Oregon
Washington
California
William Widwell
Speeral
Ue Treasury Hepturhnent
Specti
United States
Bert Sehlestainger
Palmer
Graf
Pacific Coast
Hav Av Semalihe
Unitet Sittes Shipping
Professor Joseph J Daynes Dies in L A Hospital
Professor Joseph J Daynes founder of the Payne Beebe M1 company and noted organist and hymn composer died at Los Angeles hospital after returning from California with his son Raymond Daynes. He was 32 but the text is garbled. He previously led the Paynes Beebe enterprise and served as organist at a local church.
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Sacp Lake
Joseph Oj. Daynes
Paynes Beebe M1 Company
Tabeermach
B. Thorch Prakn
Buy
Daynes
Salt Tike
Paynes and
Raymond Daynes
Lons Angeles
Calif
Waynes
Bolshevik Advances and British War Reports Amid Turmoil
Readable fragments describe Bolshevik advances toward the Caucasus and threats to Turkey India Afghanistan with Britain and allies coordinating with Premier Lloyd George on military and naval actions. The report notes internal turmoil, the collapse of Russian forces, and potential Russian influence across the Near East. A separate line mentions a jailer shooting by a bootlegger in Minot, North Dakota, with the bootlegger killed and the jailer wounded as authorities pursue the suspect.
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Lonugn
Jans
Shast
Holshevik
India
Deulkine
South
Russia
trans-Caypla
Near East
Turkey
Afghanistan
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Leon Bourgeois
Ini
Pussia
U.S. Navy
King of
Hotels
Reginald DE Koveny
Joseph J. Daynes
L. DS. Hospital
Paul
Poland
Telaldan
Keniking
Peralat
Ulan
Admiral Kulchak
Siberia
Krasnoyarok
Irkutsk
Ciin
Siberian
Skutsk
Bokhara
Akmolinnk
Ito
Turkeitian
Hokhava
Ghamt
Wies
Mosnak Aga
Thenavian
Henry
Nenlsel
Caspian
Bowhevski
Mdia
Sen
Nikopol
Melitipot
Minot
N. 1
Gail
Ernie Fhomson
Perse
Methil
Weber
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