Heney in Sharp Clash Over Swift Immunity
Washington July 30 Francis J Heney and Ter ry Veeder counsel for Swift and company clashed as the federal trade commission probe into meat packers opened. Laura F Swift refused to discuss legal rights, seeking counsel to decide immunity issues while senators questioned his testimony on the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad and Fort Worth stockyards. Norris and Gore sparred over immunity and subpoenas as Heney pressed for questions about Swift’s status and possible immunity.
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Laura F. Swift
Swift and Company
Law Senate
Sericulture Committee
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Gore
Oklahoma
Missouri
Kansas
Norris
Nebraska
Swit
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Heney
Schltighe
Ada
Tin
Mr. Henes
Sleney
Veuder
Weo
Verdex
Leid
Law
Edward
Hustes
Tene
Dayle
Declines to Meet Bolsheviks in Key Conference
Sazatof, former Tuusian minister now allied with the Yekatrerinodar and Omsk Siberian governments, declares opposition to the payee conferente proposal. He states Bolsheviki should be excluded from the talks and refuses to participate in any fourth conference on Rusata.
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Sazatof Jas
Yekatrerinodar
Omsk Siberian
Railroads under one director general urged to be curbed
Washington Jan 30 Charles Elinquist Minnesota urged urgent reform to curb central control of railroads by a single director general. He testified before Senate commerce committees that rate increases of a potential billion dollars yearly harmed shippers. He called to suspend interstate rates and restore intrastate power, opposing McAdoo plan for extended government control. In London, Christian Young Men groups plan social work in rural and industrial communities.
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Congress
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Minnesota
Senate Interstate Commerce
National Rail
Uliny Commisssioners
Thnquist
Interstate Commerce Commission
McAdoo
Railroad Administration
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William G. MrAdoo
Coul
Almaelf
McAdan
Me. Elmanst
Rossibie Gard
London
French children greet President in whimsical Paris scene
In Paris witnesses describe how amused French children direct a visiting president, as Wilson walks near the Louvre with a security detail. The scene includes friendly salutes and smiles, with the president attempting basic French phrases to guide his path through busy streets.
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Colonial policy to be agreed on soon by council
London dispatch reports Britain and France accept a League plan for mandatory rule to administer captured territories. Agreement hinges on conditions and implementation details. Early talks indicate prospects for swift but incomplete colonial policy accord with international control via mandates, despite possible delays if a major power objects.
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Coloni
Talay
Goinea
Uprising Put Down In Wilhelmshaven
The Spare tazan uprising at Wilhelmshaven has been put down according to Berlin dispatches cited by the Hamburg Nachrichten. Authorities report the revolt was suppressed with minimal details on casualties or immediate repercussions.
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Amsterdam
Wilhelmshaven
Nerlin
Hamburg
British Army Sends Food to City of Vienna
Vienna reports a shipment of food from the British Army to aid the city amid worsening crowding and displacement. The influx of fugitives from Turkey and Budapest expulsion orders heighten fears of outbreaks and strain on residents as tens of thousands of troops return home.
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Vienna
Turkey
Budapest
Dempsey Open to Any Terms for Carpentier Fight
New York January 30 reports Jack Dempsey ready to fight on any terms and willing to meet Georges Carpentier in July. Dempsey's manager said negotiations could lead to a world title bout near Paris with a clear determination to arrange the match.
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New York
Ek Dempsey Stanta
Tex Rickard
Pempsey
Manger
Dempsey
Gearees Carpentier
Herare
Deulratir
Totton National League Baseball Club Sold to Grant
Jan 20 report states Totton club controlling interest to George Washington Grant, longtime London cinema operator. New York reports negotiations for sale to New York financiers progressing, with George Stallings expected to be kept as manager. Also mentions Paris labor commission meetings starting Jan 29.
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Totton
George Washington Grant
London
England
New York
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I Ton
Progresa
Denlon Kraven
George Stallings
Paris
Commission On International Labor Regulations
Three Regiments of Coast Artillery Leave France
Three regiments of Coast Artillery sail home from France as transports depart. The Agamemon carries base hospital No. 2 and casualties. 450 officers and 6,000 men are on two ships. Portless to Newport News with medical and engineer detachments. further contingent ships and detachments sail toward New York and Newport News in February.
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Dan
Agamemon
Camp Meads
New York
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Iy Yuna
Hotere
Strikes in Britain Paralyze Clyde and Belfast Mills
Amid rising unrest on the Clyde and in Belfast, workers strike halting plant operations. Electrical, shipyard, and other unions push for higher pay amid gathering tensions as factories slow and production stalls.
Restrictions on anthracite coal to be removed
Washington on January 20 an official government dispatch reports removal of all coal restrictions including price and zone transations. The move aims to ease wartime controls and boost production amid labor tensions with strikes and punitive measures expected against strikers as the government moves to stabilize supply.
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Washington
Furl Admvinis
Asignatura
Peace Congress Settles Indemnities Point
The London correspondent reports that the peace congress reached agreement on indemnities and reparations. Debates covered German compensation and wartime damages, with observers noting rapid progress and cautious optimism. Britain and other powers prepared for postwar terms while trade and labor discussions influenced the talks.
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Peace Congress
Admiral Mayo Proposes New Type of Ships
Washington January report summarizes Admiral Mayo's proposal for a new class of naval vessels. He advocates improved armor and armament, with stronger hulls and faster engines to boost capital ship performance. The plan aims to replace or augment existing dreadnought designs, seeking better protection and striking power.
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Daniels Explains Radio Plant Purchases Amid Controversy
Secretary Daniels set out his position on buying radio plants and potential shipyard activity. He noted Congress had not authorized any high power commercial radio stations or naval plant construction, and said the War Department’s role was not clear. The exchange touched on authority and possible implications for defense and communications.
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Daniels
R Congress
Daniela
Run Now
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Cangreas
Mann
Majority Socialists Gain 98 Seats in New Parliament
RERNE reports that the majority Socialist bloc has won 43 seats in the new parliament, with independents at 21, Venacrata at 4, Ghilean People's party at 49, and National Lutre ala/Conservatives at 21. Yet, 180 districts remain outstanding, suggesting no Socialist majority yet. Dempsey to meet Willard Fort Worth details lack location for the heavyweight title bout. A wholesale firm fire in Los Angeles causes about 320000 dollars in damage across a wide area.
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Dare Hal
Sacladata Haw
Independent Socialisti
Vemacrata
Ghilean People's Party
Centvnnta
Mational Lutreala
Concervalivea
FeHulla Neor
Thers SD
Dempsey
Willard Fort Worth
Arx
Willard
WY Heast
Nald Tex Nickard
Shaughnessy’s Sight Recovered. Lord Visits London
Lord Shaughnessy, president of the Canadian Miele Kinwig sya tm, has recovered from a recent illness and is now visiting London after months of kindness. His return follows a period of convalescence and public concern.
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Miele Kinwig Syatm
Mar Onoration
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London
Government urged to avoid shipyard strikes and reduce costs
Wallington Jan 19 The government says it cannot justify high wages without improved output and skills. Director General Charles D Mezz of the emergency float corporation cites Seattle and San Francisco yard threats as evidence. He warns against strikes harming shipbuilding as contracts already face cancellation.
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Charles Dmez
Geanara
Emergency Float Corporation
Nald
Seatle
bin Praneloco
Plet
Individua
Congress
Exia
Seattle
Paris Peace Conference Receives Russian Reply Updates
Paris hosts a tense peace conference as Russia submits a reply urging the invitation be sent to all Russian governments. The Russian committee to Yaris plans a formal response within days, while other allied governments await clear positions. Russian and allied officials confer with representatives as President Tach ulkoveky of the Russian government may travel to Paris by early January.
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Dan
Angel
Haa
Roylet
Riastan
Yaris
Csennns
Archankon
House Demands Names of Men In Collusion Probe
Washington January 31 amid testimony from five witnesses the House of Representatives proposed demanding the Federal Trade Commission name witnesses who allegedly participated in a collusion scheme. The committee tentatively agreed to request the commission provide the names of those involved in the alleged collusion.
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Fenderal
Home Fiterslvin Commerce Committee
Witnessea Pon
Klatemenia Fis Charsis
Col
Fresh Butter Prices Cut by Producers Across Grades
In Chicago reports indicate manufacturers cut wholesale butter prices by about 3 cents per pound to reflect new grade levels. The move aims to stabilize market levels while distributors adjust to the altered pricing structure.
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Chicago
Conte
Legislation Urged To Bridge Unemployment Dip
Secretary of Labor Wilson told a joint Senate and House hearing that unemployment remains a concern with 262,000 jobless in the nation. He urged immediate passage of buffer employment legislation to steady the economy during a brief downturn and prevent a forceful mood from taking hold, noting contrasts with past reconstruction era policy.
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Dan
Senate
House
Wilson
Piesgald
Department
Industria Contera
First Vessel Load of Commodities From the Orient
New York reports the first postwar vessel load of oriental commodities reaches port aboard steamship Carruavalons from Satonikt. The cargo, including currants and Turkish tonnage, marks a reestablished supply line from the Orient since the war began.
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Famah & Cine
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