Wilson and Clemenceau Convene as Peace Talks Open
New York dispatch reports President Wilson seated near Premier Clemenceau at the peace congress opening in Paris. The supreme council delays a secrecy rule while press representatives seek access. Clemenceau defends publicity and urges a united front to form a lasting league of nations.
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Dispatch Censorship Claims Spark Paris Dispatch Controversy
A Paris telegram allegedly sent to the New York Tribune is denied by President Wilson and editor Garet Garrett. The incident suggests French authorities censored or withheld American dispatches, with observers saying British and American officials welcomed broader access to public proceedings.
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Allies Hold Deliberations Plan In Abeyance
Wilson prompts delay in secrecy rule for allied deliberations and asks for reporting plans from British American and Italian press. In London a Madrid wireless dispatch says Spain suspends constitutional guarantees in Barcelona province.
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Paris
Wilson
Supreme Council of the Allies
French General Foch Urges Rhine Hold Against Germany
Marshal Foch tells American correspondents the Rhine should be France’s barrier and praising Pershing for concentrating forces for a sector attack. He notes the Argonne Meuse front as difficult, commends the American army, and calls their soldiers superb and driven by idealism.
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Forty States Now In Line For Dry U S
Wisconsin ratified the national prohibition amendment and Minnesota followed with ratification. Washington officials forecast a 47 to 1 approval as states move to implement enforcement. The piece outlines proposed federal provisions to enforce prohibition including enforcement, rules, penalties, and scope of liquor bans.
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Paderewski Likely to Lead Polish Government
Paris January 18 Ignace Paderewski the famed pianist is likely to become head of the Polish government according to a Polish national council statement. Negotiations with General Pilsudski have produced a basis for reconstruction of the cabinet with Paderewski at the head and a firm peace congress delegation agreement. M Demoski, president of the Polish national council and former Polish Duma leader, has been chosen as delegate by both sides.
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Liebknecht and Luxemburg Killed in Berlin Mob Attack
Dr Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg, radical leaders in Germany, were killed in Berlin. A crowd seized Luxemburg from a hotel, beat her, and shot her. Liebknecht, seized en route to prison, was shot by soldiers during an escape attempt.
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Emperor William and Crown Prince Tied to Krupp Bribe Case
The article reports that Emperor William and the crown prince were named in connection with an alleged Krupp conspiracy. Revelations led to trials of several army officers for taking bribes from Krupp interests. Convictions occurred but sentences were light.
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War Not Over Says Hollis Amid Food Bill Push
Senator Hollis, back from Europe, warned Bolshevism threatens western Europe and could topple governments in Spain and France. He supported the $100,000,000 food appropriation and cautioned the war may not be finished despite the armistice, citing ongoing allied friction.
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22 Rifle Bores Helmet in Onto Head of Boy
In Danville on January 18 William Chesley, 11, fired a .22 caliber rifle at Melvin Myers, 12, who wore a German trench helmet. The shot tore through the helmet and scalp but Myers was not seriously hurt as the bullet continued on.
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Bolsheviks Push Peace Talks Amid Allied Front Changes
Moscow and Warsaw dispatches report Maxim Litvinov urging Wilson to enter peace talks with the Bolshevik government while Siberian command unity under General Janin signals a push toward victory. Amid demobilization in Greece, 90,000 men will be released this month.
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Focht Demands Full Terms if Germany Breaks Pact
Foch warns that terms must be filled further into Germany if the Teutons fail to keep the contract. He stresses rigorous enforcement and cautions against leniency in the punitive plan.
Russia Out of It at Peace Conference
Paris reports that Russia will not be represented in the peace conference for the present. Generalissimo Foch threatens to break off the armistice with Germany if terms are unmet. Poincare opens the session praising Allied efforts and America, and greeting Wilson.
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Allied troops to occupy Rhine harbors at Duisburg
The commander in the neutral zone east of the Rhine in Rhenish Prussia announces that allied forces will occupy harbors and landing places on the right bank. Two companies will hold Duisburg.
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Fuel rules suspended on coke and coal February fifteenth
Washington announces zone regulations for coke and all coal except Pennsylvania anthracite are suspended starting February 15. All price controls and wholesale and retail purchasing commissions are also suspended on the same date as announced by the fuel administration.
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French Steamer Chaprol Blown Up in Messina Strait
The French steamer Chaprol struck a floating mine in the Straits of Messina and sank within minutes. About 500 people, mainly Greeks Serbians and Russians, perished, while another steamer rescued 150 survivors.
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Russ Rise Against Reds In Petrograd
Report from Helsingfors dated January 18 says a counter revolution has erupted in Petrograd. Bolsheviks are reported to be retreating rapidly eastward as nationalist forces push back.
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Russian refugee Lenine reported in Spain
Madrid reports Nikolai Lenine the Bolshevist premier of Russia among Russian refugees who recently settled in Barcelona according to newspapers here.
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