Poland Recognized by America in Early 191? Polish Premier Paderewski Receives Message
Washington reports the United States has recognized the provisional Polish government led by Ignace Jan Paderewski. Secretary Lansing conveyed President Wilson's wishes for rapid formal relations and aid as Poland begins its independent life. The move follows simultaneous talks with Polish and Czecho Slovak delegates over frontier hostilities and regional tensions.
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State Department
Lansing
Paris
Wilson
Ignace Jan Pawerewski
Padezewski
United States
Republic of Poland
Naffhal Polish Committee of America
Paderewski
America
Supreme Council
R. V. Toinowski
Karl Kramarz
Louis Botha
China To Lose Shantung And Manchuria In War Plans
Doctor Koo warned the council that Shantung province houses 30 000 000 people and is the richest, most strategic area in north China. He said depriving China of Shantung and Manchuria would make Peking and Tientsin hard to defend. The Journal says France proposed recognizing Finland as independent.
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Japan
Manchuria
Port Arthur
Manchubiak
Doctor Koo
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Peking
Tientsin
Finland
United States to receive German passenger ships for repatriation
Paris reports that under a Treves agreement the allies place half a million tons of German passenger ships at the disposal of the United States. The ships will fly no German flag and be crewed by non German sailors. They will repatriate American and allied soldiers and carry foodstuffs to Europe to ease famine in parts of Germany.
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Paris
Treves
Alled
United States
Europe
Germany
War Cost Britain 40 Billion at London Bank Meeting
Sir E. H. Holden, managing director of the London City and Midland bank, told the annual gathering the British war cost reached about £40.64 billion, with £5.523 billion loaned to the Allies. He cited Germany's cost at $88.75 billion, of which $2.2 billion was loaned to allies, plus debts of German states.
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London
Great Britain
E. H. Holden
London City and Midland Bank
Germany
Baptists Pray to End "Fiu" Death Toll in Waco Event
In Waco Texas on January 30 two thousand Baptists gathered for an all day prayer service seeking divine intervention to end the death toll from an unspecified crisis referenced as "Fiu" Quenta.
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Waco, Tex
Swift pleads shortage of cash during stock inquiry
Washington reports Swift & Co and related firms faced scrutiny as Senator Norris cited a 140.51 million rise in market value from 1917 to 1918. Swift denied profiting, while acknowledging employee stock plans and possible purchases when prices fell. He said his family owned about 35 percent of Swift stock.
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Washington
Swift
Jouis F. Swift
Senate Agriculture Committee
Norris
Swift & Co
Swift International Company
Libby, McNeil & Libby
Senator Norris
Mr. Swift
Heney
Mr. Heney
England to trade Gibraltar for Ceuta and Morocco
Paris reports that England agrees to cede Gibraltar in exchange for Ceuta and Morocco. Germany is not to regain colonies, placed under League of Nations trusteeship. The plan outlines potential mandates across Africa and Pacific islands with varying national assignments.
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Paris
England
Gibraltar
Spain
Ceuta
Morocco
L'lotranosigennt
Parece Congress
Germany
Guardianship proposals for Turkey provinces involving America
The text discusses assigning guardianships to nations and notes America might take charge of Turkey in Europe and large parts of former Turkish provinces including Armenia due to its influence in Turkey and Robert College graduates. The Turks trust in Armenica’s disinterestedness is cited as a factor.
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America
Turkey
Robert College
Armenica
Europe
Armenia
Objector Is Given 20 Years
Gen Charles H Barth commandant at Camp Grant approved a 20 year penitentiary sentence for Frederick W Lighton of Chicago a conscientious objector who refused to peel potatoes and disobeyed an officer's command.
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Rockford, T
Charles H. Barth
Camp Grant
Frederick W. Lighton
Chicago
Lighton
Wheat Plan of U S Not Popular Leaders Press House For Free Market
Chicago January 30 Organized opposition to the federal food administration wheat plan emerged under the Chicago Board of Trade. Officers and directors voted to send a Washington committee to urge Congress to reject government control of the 1918 and 1919 crops and restore prewar buy sell operations with prices set by supply and demand. They argue the price could fall below 1.25 a bushel and bread costs drop, but marketing the crop at the guaranteed 2.26 is now impractical, complicating next year’s handling.
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Chicago
Federal Food Administration
Board of Trade
Washington
Congress
Prohibition Proclamation Declares Amendment Valid
The 18th amendment ratified by two thirds of states becomes law as of January 16 1920 in a proclamation signed by Acting Secretary of State Polk. The document lists ratifying states Alabama Arizona California Colorado Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Montana Nebraska New Hampshire North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota South Carolina Texas Utah Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming. The secretary certifies the amendment is part of the Constitution and in force nationwide.
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Polk
State Department
Frank L. Polk
the United States of America
Congress of the United States
Congress
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Alabama
Arizona
California
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Florida
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Idaho
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Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oho
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
South Carolina
Texas
Utah
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
The
Department of State
City of
Riot at Marburg Styria Ends with Deaths and Injuries
Reports from Marburg state say a serious disturbance occurred on the arrival of an American debarkation committee led by Colonel Miles. Five people were killed and 30 injured. General Majster of the Jugoslav army reportedly restored order.
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Laibach
Austria
Marburg
Miles
Majster
Jugo Slav Army
Russian policies announced in Paris declaration
A document issued by Russian ambassadors and business leaders in Paris outlines principles for Russia's future, including sovereignty of the people, equality before law, private initiative, and land reform. It rejects reversion to old regimes and calls for peasant land ownership with a legal framework amid ongoing unrest.
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Paris
Ussian
Russia
Governments United On Wilson Plan
British and French governments reportedly agree to a suggested approach outlined by Wilson. The report notes alignment among major powers on the plan and its potential implications for diplomacy and regional stability.
Mandates to Govern Colonies Backed by Wilson Plan
Paris January 30 The British and French governments have accepted in principle President Wilson's plan that German held colonies be governed by League of Nations mandatories. This marks the first practical step toward self determination under the League framework with supervision by the League.
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League
Wilson
Evening Journal
Paris
Andre Tardieu
French Commission
Germany
League of Nations
Olin Claims Right to Indemnity for War Damages
The text notes Olin arguing she is entitled to indemnification from the enemy for damages suffered during the war, despite acknowledging ongoing sacrifices.
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Olin
Americans Cleared of Auto Theft in Paris Case
Paris reports that a theft attributed to renegade Americans was unfounded. The automobile theft involved three suspects, including a deserter from the French army and two French civilians. two Americans were later not linked to the crime.
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Paris
German peace delegates face hostile press in Amsterdam report
Amsterdam dispatch reports German peace delegates meet firm public opposition at home. Count von Bernstorff is blamed for provoking the United States, Dr Mathias Erzberger is accused of advocating ruthlessness in 1915, and Hiusemann is denounced as a Kaiser loyalist. Other delegates Scheidemann and Count von Brandenburg are named.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Count von Bernstorff
Mathias Erzberger
Hiusemann
Berlin
Scheidemann
Count von Brantzan
Russians mull peace talks in Siberia as Bolshevik campaign pushes on
In Omsk the government considers submitting a peace conference proposal to Siberian Russian groups for action. In the meantime officials demand a vigorous campaign against the Bolsheviks.
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Omsk
Siberia
Michigan Ford senatorial campaign faces immediate probe
Washington reports a favorable recommendation for the resolution calling an immediate investigation of the Michigan Ford senatorial campaign. The vote was strict, and the action follows a Senate costs committee order.
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Washington
Senate Conpenses
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