Prohibition Amendment Ratified by 36 States
Washington January 16 report states 36 state legislatures have ratified the federal prohibition amendment and it becomes effective one year after final ratification. Mississippi first ratified in 1918. several states yet to act. pending certificates to state department.
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States bar referendums and 60 day window across 12 states
The association lists Arkansas Colorado Maine Nevada New Mexico Oklahoma Oregon Ohio Utah Washington Missouri and Nebraska. It says all legislative actions in these states can be referred to the people and that in many there is a 60 day period to call a referendum.
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Colorado
Maine
Nevada
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Oregon
Ohio
Utah
Washington
Missouri
Nebraska
AF of L urges federal control of utilities and anti child labor laws
The committee on reconstruction of the American Federation of Labor recommends government ownership or operation of public and semipublic utilities, federal oversight of wharves and docks, child labor prevention, and pay equality. It opposes forming a labor political party, citing past partisan failures.
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Washington
Committee On Reconstruction
American Federation of Labor
America
Auto tax provisions struck from war revenue bill
Conferees on the war revenue bill agreed to delete the house provision taxing horsepower licenses on automobiles and the house tax of 1 percent on mail order firms with income over 100000. An amendment for a $10 annual business license tax on high income traders was also stricken.
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Washington
Prisoners to Rebuild Paris Districts Under War Plan
Paris January 16. The cabinet orders German war prisoners to work in reconstruction areas. A minimum of 200000 prisoners will be employed in devastated regions by March 20.
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Paris
Food supplies ample for all nations say relief council
London dispatch reports the supreme council of supply and relief meeting in Paris. It says world food supplies suffice for allied and neutral territories and notes committees to supervise districts, with all four countries to participate in federal arrangements and neutrals and Bulgaria discussed.
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Supreme Council of Supply and Relief
Ministry of Commerce
Paris
Belgium
France
Europe
Treasuries
Supreme War Council
Bulgaria
Vienna Food Convoy Granted as Prisoner Kindness Cited
A British convoy delivered food to Vienna for women and children, praised for Austria's humane treatment of British prisoners. Vienna faces flour shortages as three more trainloads are planned to ease the crisis. The Poland relief ship Westward Ho carries 7000 tons of food funded by Polish and Jewish groups, with Hoover aid oversight.
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Poland
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United States
New York
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Herbert C. Hoover
Frederic C. Walcott
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Food Administration
Hoover
America
Bill to Bar U.S. Enemies
Washington Jan 16 The immigration bill before the house committee aims to prevent a large influx of Austrians and Germans fleeing heavy taxation. Representative Wilson of Louisiana says many Bolshevists and radicals would accompany them and likely cause unsettled conditions if admitted.
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House Immigration Committee
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Louisiana
Revolutionists in Stantarem Surrounded as Bombardment Begins
Wireless dispatch from Lisbon reports government troops have surrounded Stantarem northeast of Lisbon after the revolutionists refused surrender. Separately, Sycamore reports Mrs. Mark Lukes bore nine children in four years: triplets in 1915, twins in 1917, and quadruplets in 1919.
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Sycamore, Ga
Mark Lukes
Huns Now Howl for Easy Terms in German Peace Talks
Berlin reports Chancellor Friedrich Ebert says Germany’s hands are free to pursue the great task of securing a final peace based on Wilson’s points. He warns allies against any actions that would undermine the German republic’s survival and vows to defend the Wilsonian peace at all costs.
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Red Element in Germany Disbanded
Berlin reports say Spartacans and the German government begin peace talks and an armistice requiring twelve hours notice. Field Marshal von Hindenburg is ordered to command troops against Polish forces in eastern Germany as Berlin moves to disarm civilians and suppress Bolshevik remnants.
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Disorder Follows Revolution as Looting Expands
Police recover Bertillon records and begin rounding up old acquaintances while the revolution spurs widespread crime. Losses run to tens of millions of marks, with newspaper plants and government buildings damaged and merchants looted. A youth was caught with 60,000 marks in jewels. looting abounds near police HQs. Bolshevist troops at the Silesian station hoard butter used to grease guns and boots.
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Four Die After Ship Rescue Off Sable Island
Four crew members of the Castalian died from exhaustion while being rescued by Bergensfjord and War Fijian off Sable Island. The message from Captain Ball lists Fred Stone of Andover New Hampshire John Tomakovitch of Oliphant Pennsylvania Benjamin Silverman of Roxbury Massachusetts and Andrew Cobb of Ware Shoal North Carolina among the casualties. The rest of the Castalian crew were saved.
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Andrew Cobb
Ware Shoal
N. C
New Armistice Terms Seem Severe and Demanding
London reports outline harsh armistice terms for Germany to be presented by Marshal Foch. Proposals include restitution for murdered prisoners, return of stolen machinery, transfer of 100 million dollars in German gold to a safe place, ship tonnage to carry aid, and destruction or seizure of German U boats.
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Marshal Foch
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Daily Mail
Nebraska On The Water Wagon This Morning
Nebraska centers on water issues this morning with officials urging conservation and new measures to manage drought impacts. Local agencies coordinate with farmers and residents to reduce usage and safeguard supplies.
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Nebraska
Prohibition Amendments Ratified by Nebraska and Missouri
Nebraska Legislature ratifies the Federal Prohibition Amendment, becoming the thirty sixth state to complete the needed total. Missouri Senate also ratifies the Prohibition Amendment and forwards it to the House for final action.
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Fivenine Journal
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
United States
Liebknecht Captured by Berlin Government
Berlin authorities captured Dr. Liebknecht, leader of the Spartacists, marking a decisive action against the group amid ongoing political turmoil.
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Dr. Liebknecht
Spartacatis
Submarine ban urged over commercial value and war risk
A call to forbid submarine construction and use argues submarines have no commercial value and pose grave criminal potential in war. The author notes British submarines are powerful yet advocates banning subs altogether.
British Observer Calls Wilson唯一 Hope Of Fair Peace Talks
A London political spokesman returning from Paris says there is little practical diplomacy in peace discussions and names Woodrow Wilson as the only truly open minded leader among delegates. He likens the conference to Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves and argues Wilson stands out as the sole potential peacemaker.
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Senate Suffrage Vote Delayed by New Hampshire Action
Washington January 16 Senate suffrage vote on the woman suffrage resolution will be indefinitely delayed. Chairman Jones notes New Hampshire legislature repealed a resolution to instruct Moses to support the measure, and Moses says he will be bound by the legislature's action.
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