Allies Seek Reparations Policy Amid Paris Tensions
Paris reports show Allied leaders backing hard reparations for Germany under Versailles terms while balancing risks to civilian industries. Lloyd George clashes with French press over coverage as Briand calls for moderation. Disarmament plans propose rapid dismantling of German units and related security forces by mid year. The Austrian relief crisis gains slow momentum, with no League of Nations transfer planned.
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Lloyd George
Paris
Jane
Paul Doumer
Supreme Alled Council
Mc Donmer
Cemany
Reparations Commission
Supreme Allied Council
Briand
Supreme Council
Great Britain
Einwehnenwelt
Austria
League of Nations
We Council
Central European plan discussed for Austria aid and guidance
In Vienna the debate mirrored issues in Prague and Budapest as a committee studies a plan to assist Austria. Great Britain rejects proposals that bind Austria to any bloc, while delegates in Vienna seek a broader approach for the region over the next decade.
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Austria
Great Britain
Tollen
Vienna
Prague
Budapest
Fire destroys Avoca opera house in mining town
A blaze at the Sarsfield opera house in Avoca near Scranton causes about 150000 in damage as fires burn in zero weather. Fire fighters battle the flames through freezing temperatures.
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Scranton
Sarsfield
Avoca
Ship Bringing Home 200 Dead Yanks
United States army transport Wheaton sailed from Bordeaux with 300 American soldiers dead on board in a wartime return voyage. The report notes the casualties and the ongoing repatriation efforts during the period.
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Bordeaux
France
United States Army
Wheaton
Government sues over rail fare increase under Keach Cummins law
Attorney General Brundage files position challenging the constitutionality of provisions in the Keach Cummins law that allowed the Interstate Commerce Commission to grant higher railroad rates to 36 cents per mile. The United States government is named as defendant in the suit brought by a group fighting the fare hike.
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Chicago
Kech Cummins
Interstate Commerce Commission
Brundage
United States
Rae Ay
German Communists push for alliance with Soviet Russia
In Berlin on January 27, German communists counting several thousand workers in key industries demand an offensive and defensive military treaty with Soviet Russia against the Entente and United States. Clara Zetkin, a communist Reichstag member, urged parliament to pass the bill.
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Berlin
Germany
German Republic
Soviet Russia
United States
Clara Zetkin
Communist Party
Reichstag
Europe
Hold-up Staged in Marion Ohio Courthouse
Two bandits entered the Marion county treasurer's office in the courthouse, knocked Treasurer Harry K. Ferry unconscious, and escaped in a waiting automobile with 11,700 dollars after seizing money from the vault. The vault held 50,000 to 75,000 dollars in tax money but was secured after cash for change was removed. No words were exchanged. one robber guarded the door while the other wielded a pistol. Police across central Ohio were alerted.
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Marion
Harry K. Ferry
Ferry
Ono Bandit
Ohio
Schwab Cleared of All Charges by Walsh Committee
The Walsh investigating committee found no proof that Charles M. Schwab received government payments for expenses while director general of the Emergency Fleet Corporation. Representative Steele of Pennsylvania issued the statement, stating the facts support Schwab's innocence, though Steele personally feels an injustice was done. Schwab reacted in New York calling it the best news he has ever heard.
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Washington
Charles M. Schwab
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Walsh
Steele
Dem
Pennsylvania
Schwab
New York
Mr. Steele
Select Committee On Shipping Board
Charles M. Schwatb
Shipping Board
Walsh Committee
Fragmented wartime dispatches from a storm wreck report
A damaged excerpt describes a chaotic wartime message about a storm wreck and casualties. It mentions various names, locations, and a schooner wreck with people drowned during the storm near a river mouth and Manila related context.
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Inos
Filore
Agno
Proon
Adre
Manila
Cere
Vince
Lee
Indicted for Billboard Monopoly Conspiracy Across Towns
Thirty individuals face indictments alleging a Billboard Advertising conspiracy to violate the Sherman Act. Leaders blamed for unlawful tactics across about 10,000 cities and one Toronto suspect. Officials from Poster Advertising Co of New York and Poster Advertising Association of Chicago named. Trial expected next fall in Chicago. DA cites impact on supply and prices of commodities.
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Federal
Toronto
Canada
Poster Advertising Company
New York
Doster
Chicage
Chicago
Clyne
Kidnap Plot Against Bergdoll Surfaces in Germany
A violent kidnapping attempt aimed at Grover Cleveland Bergdoll failed near Heidelberg as American detectives and accomplices tried to seize him from a wedding party. Bergdoll escaped in a car as gunfire and a chase ensued, with arrests made and German police taking suspects into custody. Secretary Baker confirmed Bergdoll’s presence in Germany amid ongoing extradition questions.
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Grover Bergdolf
Germany
Bertin
Grover Cleveland
Bergdolf
Ebersbach
Heidelberg
America
Coblenz
Bergdoll
Karl Neal
Frank Denver
Army of Occupation
Gerfeur
Hildebrand
Gustav Steiger
Gottfried Keim
August Yarnbach
Beredoll
Steger
Stecher
Gergdonl
Washington
Baker
Berlin
Army
Philadelphia
Secretary of War
State Department
U S Must Guard Portals Amid Immigration Flow
Anthony Caminetti, commissioner general of immigration, told a senate committee that European immigrant arrivals will break past records before July 1 unless steps are taken. He urged action to protect the country from the flood but refused to commit on suspending all immigration.
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Commissioner General of Immigration
Senate Committee of Great Danger
Washington
Bkarope
Anthony Caminetti
Senate
America
Railroad wage cuts loom as carriers seek relief
Chicago January 27 reports the United States Railroad Labor Board weighed wage reductions for a rail line in financial trouble amid a wider chance that larger systems will seek proportional pay cuts. Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic asked for authority to reduce wages as the industry faces a postwar slump and potential receivership risks. B L Bugg noted his system loses about 100000 dollars monthly despite minimal staff and trimmed expenses. he urged action to prevent receivership, claiming wage boosts since 1914 total 2400000 yearly. The board pledged prompt consideration as other lines discussed possible cuts behind closed doors.
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Chicago
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railway
B. L. Bugg
Southern System
R. H. Sarton
Incendiary blaze causes $400000 fire loss in Chicago today
A fire in Chicago caused a $400000 loss and was started by an incendiary device. Authorities report the blaze began earlier today, prompting investigations and emergency responses by local fire crews.
De Valera Found Irish Leader Says Ulster Autonomy Promised
An interview from Chicago reports Éamon de Valera as Ireland’s future leader and mentions Ulster autonomy upon Ireland becoming free. A separate Chicago dispatch notes a large arson fire destroying property at the Pullman company plant, including several new Pullman cars valued in the four hundred thousand dollar range.
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Evening Journal
Chicago
Pullman
Pullman Company
Irish Republican Leader De Valera Found in France
Special to The Evening Journal reports Eamonn De Valera, Irish republican leader, located somewhere in France. He told a newspaper correspondent Ulster autonomy will be called for in due course.
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Evening Journal
Paris
Eamonn de Valera
Ireland
France
Ulster
Justice Department pardon recommendation for Eugene Debs
Special to The Evening Journal reports the department of justice will submit in a few days its recommendations on a pardon for Eugene Debs in Washington D C on January 1.
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Evening Journal
Inashington
Department of Justice
Eugene Debs
Japan Reveals 1,000,000 Strong Army and Feverish War Prep
Frederick A Smith, a war correspondent, reports from San Francisco on Japan's military buildup. He cites a 1,000,000 strong regular army, record military budget, gas production towns, and forced use of Formosa for potential conflict near China or Manila. He says he has sensitive information he will not disclose to the public.
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San Francisco
Frederick A Smith
S. A. Shelton
Unan Province
China
Tinois
Japan
Smith
Formosa
Manila
Ulster Premier Race Leader Offer From Sir James Craig
Sir James Craig has agreed to stand for leader of the Ulster Unionists if the Ulster unionist council gives unanimous approval. The Ulster deputation in London will present his name to the loyal people of the six counties. The standing committee of the Ulster council meets February 4 to consider the question.
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London
James Craig
Ulster Unionists
Ulster
Ulster Unionist Council
Bek
Daniels Pushes Quick Report on Naval Readiness
Secretary Daniels urged rapid action as Congress moves toward disarmament and directed the Naval General Board to assess the most effective naval weapons. He warned that if the United States must play a lone hand it needs preparedness, with a February decision anticipated.
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Naval General Board
Washington
Daniels
United States
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