Allies Demand Surrender of Former Emperor William
U S S U food stocks to help feed extend welcome to Emma and Alex. Allies await action by Holland. Trial by court martial in Constantinople for Behaeddin Ohskir and Nazim for Armenian massacres. both convicted. The Hague reports Dutch hesitation on extradition. Baron von Teisner says Netherlands will not surrender William.
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Alex
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Kurt von Lesaner
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Nazim
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Tague
Netherlands
Paris
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Kurt von Teisner
Germany
Russia Plans Free Exchange of Goods With Allies
Paris reports elaborate scheme for resuming trade between Russia and Allied nations. Bolsheviks allegedly intend to distribute imported goods to supporters, while Russia holds vast stocks of wheat, flax, and lumber awaiting export. The plan relies on tonnage and cooperative networks, with negotiators from Russia optimistic about an impartial distribution and resumed economic linkages despite political tensions.
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Paris
Pye Committee
Ruzéla
Alexander M. Berkenbein
Constantin Kievapeuskoff
Forwa-Board
Ituesian Coopers
Ie Salon
Che
Eupreme Council
M. Berkensteins
Russia
Holerik
Red Cross
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Rusela
Tite
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Bethe
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Gursper
Moschow
Five Million Dollar Rum Seizure Shocks Gotham
New York police report a $5,000,000 seizure of whisky and other spirits in 48 hours as federal prohibition agents raid saloons warehouses and piers. About 100 officers searched facilities while the confiscated liquor is stored under guard in six warehouses. The largest haul, 43,000 gallons of high grade whisky from a fighter submarine in the Hudson River, was recovered after the wrecking company raised the boat.
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New York
James Shevlin
Prohibition
Hudson River
General Semenoff’s Cruel Conduct Recalled in Far East
London dispatch reports British, Prussian, and Japanese forces in Harbin and Manchuria viewing General Semenoff’s conduct as savage. The Daily Mail correspondent notes likely widespread opposition to Kalchak's government and hints at support for a socialist or Bolshevik regime elsewhere. The piece mentions Japanese support for Semenoff waning without major reinforcements.
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London
Antic
Harbin
China
Siber Cording
Daily Mail
Mterki
Sayage
Kalchak
Manchuria
Semenoffs
trans-Huikalia
Semenoff
Influenza Sweeps Chicago Citywide Health Efforts Expanded
CHICAGO January 20 influenza in mild form continues at about 1100 new cases daily. Health officials mobilize all trained staff to combat the epidemic. An additional 16,000 nurses are needed. Health Commissioner John P Robertson reports 2219 new waves of influenza in 48 hours with 26 deaths and 582 new pneumonia cases and 66 deaths.
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Chicago
AL Tenet
Tohn
Robertson
Bloodshed Looms In Oklahoma Oil Row
Serious threats by claimants of oil lands in dispute between Texas and Oklahoma spark fears of civil strife along the boundary. Texas and Oklahoma claimants threaten to shoot to defend occupation of the disputed properties as authorities rush units to the region to prevent disorder.
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Austin
Texan
Texas
Oklahoma
Texas-Oklahoma
A. Keeling
Geteral
Berlin Seeks to Borrow Huge Sum to Procure Food
Berlin moves to borrow 200 million guilders from Negolia with Holland to finance Germany. The loan covers 140 million guilders for raw credits and the rest for foodstuffs, repayable over ten years with possible extension. Credit runs through Halland for commodity purchases and coal deliveries with special benefits.
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Berlin
Negoliafirma
Holland
Germany
Zeitung Ant Miltyg
Halland
Trial of Erzberger Opens in Berlin
The trial of Erzberger opened in Berlin today amid tensions as the former vice chancellor faces charges. Dr Welfferleh labeled him a menace to public life and a dangerous government member, while later an action against the farmer vice chancellor was announced.
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Derlis
Hantipy
Tan
W— Telay
Mathive Ogreberger
Jarrleh
Dr. Welfferleh
Merv Erihereer
fMyale
Hhn
Socialists Gain Grip as Kolchak Forces Retreat in Siberia
Paris dispatches report Bolshevik troops control all territory west of Krasnoyarsk after driving Admiral Kolchak's forces eastward. The revolutionary Socialist government in Irkutsk is described as very weak and heavily contested by General Semenov’s forces, with Kolchak remnants retreating.
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Paris
Siberia
Krasnoyarsk
Kolchak
Revolutionary Socialist
Irkutekia
Semenat
Kolohak Arinyuh Tel Ae
Japanese puzzled by withdrawal of Yanks from Siberia
Amid uncertain signals from Washington, Japanese officials await a formal US plan on evacuating American forces from Siberia. Tokyo criticizes the move as creating a vacuum, while Russia’s anti-Bolshevik forces push to reinforce key railway centers as Admiral Graves arrives with North Dakota.
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Siberia
Italian Premier May Take Quick Action
Paris dispatch reports Italian Premier Mitt Mary may push for a rapid decision on the allied note to the Yugoslav government. If no reply by tonight, the premier may demand full execution of the London Treaty and pursue decisive steps regarding the Flume matter, per Echo de Paris.
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Paris
Mitt
Mary
Echo de Laris
Editor Calls For Standard Dress To Cut Living Costs
New York Jan 20 Helen Lovize Johnson editor of the General Federation Magazine urged at Columbia University that women abandon costly fashion aimed at pleasing men. She proposed a standardized costume to lower prices, arguing men dress simply and women could be more impressive with uniform dress.
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New, York
Vessel Stands By to Rescue Passengers in Clear Weather
The transport Powhatan, about 450 miles from Halifax Newfoundland, reached wireless contact with the port but its 271 passengers were to be taken off by destroyers as the vessel neared the harbor. The Cedric proceeded to assist as weather allowed and more ships prepared to aid. The rescue operation involved Northern Pacific and other vessels standing by amid rough seas and current conditions.
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Walifax
Powhitan
Dinate
Uamsport
Cedric
Randal
German Party Leader Reveals 1918 Secret
Hasly Jan 20 The government by Prince Maximilian of Baden as chancellor had reckoned on a revolutionary move in November 1918 and offered to surrender to the Entente. Landsberg, Socialist leader, disclosed that on November 3 1918 the cabinet proposed complete capitulation terms to the Entente. Allied proposals accepted delay of five days for open status of upper Silesia Memel and Danzig due to transport delays.
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Liege
Maximilian of
Baden
Alta Jandsbert
Cologne
Herr Landsberg
Derlin
Upper Silesia
Allenstein
Ma- Menwerter
Memel
Danzig
Wine Poured In Gutter Under Prohibition Flow
A January report from Angeles details 35000 pauians of wine valued at over 190000, poured into a gutter under prohibition flow rules. The wine belonged to a local winery altered to produce soft drinks, reflecting enforcement and industry disruption.
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Angeles
Border reception for deported radicals by Bolsheviks in Petrograd
Report from Petrograd notes that Bolshevik deportees including Berkman and Emma Goldman were welcomed near the Finnish border and that a Soviet committee led by Zorlen arranged their transfer to Holahavik Ruggt. An official plan aims to use Third Army troops for industrial work to supply Petrograd with food and fuel as conditions improve.
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Verdokt
Finlands
Kupstans
United States
Alexander Berkman
Emma Goldman
Wee M
Orion
Absoviet Executive Committee
Berkman
Holahavik Rugglt
Thare
Tugaly
M. Zorlen
Madame Gorky
Deportes
Stata
Potraata
Joseph Feindeberg
Terijoki
Zorlen
Kerwin
Kolchak
Siharla
Sloigha
Finniah
Stranafor
Ein Nielson
Tiritten
Saviel Hussia
Vibore
Tarbouleh
Petrograd
Morten
Siberia
Peru to Submit Case to League of Nations
Santiago dispatch reports Peru will submit its dispute with Chile over the Tacas and Arica territories to the League of Nations. The 22d possession issue has caused long-standing tension, per an interview with Senator Carlos Berpates, former Peruvian senate president.
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Peru
League of Nations
Santiago
Chile
Tacas
Arica
Iar
Carlos Berpates
Peragian Senate
Pac
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