Senate approves $100 million for European food aid
The Senate voted 53 to 18 to pass a $100 million bill to supply food to starving Europeans. Three amendments, by Senator Lodge, would direct aid to Armenians and others, bar supplies to Germany's allies, and favor U.S. wheat producers. Debate covered Hoover and policy aims amid World War I context.
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Butter and Egg Prices Fall Under Federal Scrutiny
Chicago reports butter and egg prices still under federal control while food administration agents plan an investigation into retailer profits. Butter prices slipped 8 cents per pound, a 19 cent wholesale decline since January 13, and eggs eased 2½ to 3 cents with an 18 to 15 cent drop in a few days.
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Federal Food Administration
Bolsheviki Defeated by Lithuanians Near Koszedary
Lithuanian troops defeated Bolsheviki near Koszedary between Kovne and Vilna with heavy Bolshevik losses and 6500 taken prisoner. Trotzky reportedly captured after Narva defeat. Finns aid Estonia and Livonia clearing Bolshevik forces. Sweden issues ultimatum demanding departure of Bolshevik legation. Swiss envoy situation noted. Plans for bolshevist movement in South Africa uncovered.
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Switzerland
Politiken Reds
South Africa
London
Rand
Union of South Africa
Reuter’s Limited
Johannesburg
Robbers Rule In Petrograd Amid Looting Chaos
Report from Petrograd cites gangs of escaped criminals dividing the city into looting districts. Russky Listok warns many interned will be executed and private homes banks and museums stripped of valuables as women and children face upheaval. In London King George approves Princess Patricia’s renunciation of royal title ahead of her marriage to Lord Ramsay. Copenhagen notes fresh German strikes disrupting railways and threatening industry.
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Argonne loss cited as well planned and not excessive
Washington reports Secretary Baker told the House rules committee that the Thirty-fifth division suffered 227 killed and died of wounds in France through November 7. He called the Argonne battle the most difficult operation for American troops and said artillery support never lapsed. General March praised the division and defended leadership changes before the fight.
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Martin
Ratification Notices Grow as States Ratify Prohibition
Washington report notes 28 states formally notify the state department of ratification action. California faced court action aiming to block the governor from serving notice to the federal office.
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State of California
Washington
State Department
California
Pershing to Return With Wilson on George Washington
Paris reports General Pershing commander of American forces in Europe will sail home with President Wilson aboard the transport George Washington. He inspected the Le Mans embarkation center and will return to America with a great headquarters later.
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Germany Must Pay Damages After Reparation Talks
Paris January 25 During a supreme war council session the Paris edition of the London Daily Mail reports President Wilson agreed that Germany should pay indemnities in addition to the full cost of reparations.
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Germany
Yanks Brought Home In Five Ships
More than 8,700 American troops arrived in New York on five vessels the battleships Louisiana and New Hampshire the French line steamship Chicago the American transport Goenteer and the American steamship Accomme. Units aboard include headquarters supply companies medical detachments batteries A B and part of the Fifty ninth coast artillery along with infantry pioneers engineers and trench mortar units. The Connecticut later reported it would divert to New York with about one thousand troops arriving February second.
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Accomme
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Pioneer Infantry
Fortieth Regiment of Engineers
Goenteer
Army to Keep Men Until Employed Describes Policy Change
Secretary Baker ordered no soldier be discharged against his will until he can find civilian work. Commands were notified to retain willing men temporarily, with married soldiers still receiving family allotments. The War Department expects enough tasks in demobilization and material handling to keep troops occupied.
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Baker
Washington
War Department
Sixth gang member killed in Chicago during week
A sixth gang member was killed in Chicago this week when Detective Sergeant Harry Miller of the Maxwell Street station shot the robber after he held up saloonkeeper Manny Goolman at 1411 South Canal Street and robbed him of 5000 pounds.
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World Powers Issue Unified War Warning At Peace Conference
Paris January 25. Allied powers publish a wireless message warning that forcefully gained territorial claims will prejudice those who used armed force. The message urges nations to present claims in good faith to the conference. Wilson favors recognizing the Russian revolution unconditionally, per the Petit Parisian citing an authorized soures.
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Civilians May Use Planes Under New Permits
Washington reports the joint army and navy board of aeronautics will grant permits for civilian air travel. Restrictions on civilian piloting are removed, enabling qualified individuals to operate aircraft.
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Army and Navy Board On Aeronautics
Washington
Joint
Army and Navy Board of Aeronautics Cognizance
Attempt to Take Reval Ends in Complete Failure
An attempted seizure of Reval by Estonian forces failed today as opposition to the operation collapsed and control remained with local authorities. Casualties or further details were not available in the report.
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Bolshevists
Reval
Estheria
British Fleet Aids Riga to Fend Bolshevik Assault
British naval forces aided refugees by entering the Baltic to defend Riga from a Bolshevik attack. The attempted bombardment of Reval failed as forts sunk the Russian fleet, preserving Riga from capture.
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Baltic
Americans Halt Bolshevik Advance In Archcovel District
General March reports retirement of all forces holding front positions in Archcovel district before superior Bolshevik assaults. In one action at Ust Pedenca ten enlisted Americans killed, seventeen wounded, eleven missing. Later attacks were repulsed.
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Archcovel
March
Ust Pedenca
Britain Led Air Forces With Global Dominance At War’s End
A wartime report states Great Britain had the largest air force at war’s end, fighting on more fronts than any nation. It began with 166 planes, 45 seaplanes and seven airships, ending with 100 planes, 1,300 seaplanes and 105 airships, while the women’s Royal Air Force reached 23,000 members.
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Great Britain
Women's Royal Air Force
Seek Maniac In Capital Attack On Three Women
Jan 25 report from Washington describes a maniacal assault on three sleeping women, two of whom are war workers. One woman is severely burned, another possibly fatally injured, and a third choked. Police chase a white man. 44 suspects listed.
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Lunstie
Balthipore
Open opposition to seating Victor Berger in the next House
Representative Gillett of Massachusetts declares the first move against seating Victor Berger of Wisconsin. As a candidate for speaker in the next Congress, Gillett urges the House to refuse Berger’s seat due to a guilty finding on charges of dipplicity.
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Washington
Victor Berger
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Massachusetts
Culler
Berger
Delivery of groceries by air proposed in Charleston
A Charleston firm proposes air delivery of groceries and food products by air navigation. Secretary of State von G Young notes this as the first request of its kind in America by a business organization.
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von G. Young
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