Warns Govt Of Farmers Conditions
Senate post office committee hears a report based on 200000 farmer questionnaires. It warns of reduced fat production next year and higher living costs as farmers quit or cut output due to low returns, urban high wages, and labor shortages. Extension of rural parcel post service is proposed to help direct selling.
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Washington
Senate Post Office
James J. Uiaksire
George L. Wood
Division of Rural Malls
Dir. Biakslee
Ile
Sir. Biaksiee
Blaksiee
Ban on Public Funerals in Influenza Outbreak
Chicago authorities ban public funerals and wakes for influenza and pneumonia deaths. Only relatives and close friends up to ten may attend. Health Commissioner Robertson cites contagion risk and cites seven reasons from the official Congregation. Hearses in the city are at capacity with 175 vessels in use.
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Chicago
Mhinabering
Robertson
Influenza Strain Triggers Ban on Services and Attendance
Perala strains strain Itveries leading to a ban similar to last year’s epidemic. The restriction covers church and chapel services, with children barred from attendance. Deaths from influenza reach 192 in the 24 hours ending at 5 a.m. Friday.
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Perala
Itveries
Diversion of Ships From Boston Due to Freight Handler Strike
Boston reports diversions of ships bound for the port as 1200 freight handlers strike disrupts docking. The National Bridge will carry Chilean cargo to New York, while fifteen other vessels may follow. Wreight Handlers' union warns affiliates in New York Baltimore and other ports to expect diverted ships.
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Boston
Shipping Board
National Bridge
New York
Theston
Conuntereels
A&a
Baltimore
Beston
Belgium Dutch Pact Text Published in Brussels Journal
Paris reports the proposed Belgium Holland treaty published in the Nation Belge of Brussels may stir public opinion in Brussels and Paris. The Revue de Paris correspondent notes the pact could be signed despite doubts about ratification and public acceptance.
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Brussels
Paris
Belgium
Holland
Nation Belge
Reho de Paris
National Prohibition Aid Approved by Congress
Washington action approves a further one million dollars to enforce prohibition. The additional funds bring total aid to two million and extend storage and enforcement as whisky stockpiles amount to about two hundred thousand gallons.
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Washington
House
Congress
G. O. P. Stands Firm Against Article 10 Reservation
Washington January 31 The GOP remains firm after Democrats walked out of negotiations on peace treaty reservations. Senator Lodge refused Taft’s Article 10 reservation, prompting Hitchcock to plan a February motion to debate the treaty. The dispute centers on U S obligations to defend territorial integrity under the treaty.
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Washington
Lodge
Massachusetts
Repubican
Taft
Hitchcock
Senate
United States
Army Reorganization Plan Seeks 2 Million Man Mobilization
Senate military committee chair Wadsworth reports an army reorganization bill could mobilize 2,000,000 troops within five years after passage. Estimated annual cost 590,987,200 dollars, with a permanent standing army of 298,000 and a citizens’ force. Next year 1,198,000 personnel possible, rising to 2,245,200 with reserves. 1926 figures project 3,345,200 total soldiers.
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Washington
Senate
Wadsworth
Senate Military Committee
Citizens’ Army and National Guard
Citizens’ Reserve Army
Stple
Department of Commerce
Pershing Seeks Air Service as Separate Arm Within Army
Correspondence released by Representative Fisher shows General Pershing arguing the air service should remain part of the army for military purposes and be organized as a distinct branch, akin to the infantry and field artillery. Exports for 1919 surpassed 1918 levels, with continued emphasis on aviation support.
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Pershing
Army
Perghing
Air Service
Menoher
Army Air Service
Fisher
Dem
Tennessee
Military
Sabath Rules Out Enforcement of Prohibition
Representative Sabath of Illinois declared in the house that enforcement of national prohibition will not be possible. He noted a deficiency item of 1,000,000 for guards at bonded liquor warehouses and warned the law would cost four or five sniffsions annually to enforce as the public opposes it.
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Washington
Sabath
Ilinois
Mgr
United States
Captain Detzer Freed After Court Martial Verdict
Captain Karl W. Detzer of Fortayne Indiana was found not guilty on charges of brutal treatment of prisoner soldiers at Le Mans embarkation center in France. He will be restored to duty at once per official Eastern Department headquarters announcement from Governor's Island New York.
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New York
Karl W. Detzer
Fortayne
Ind
le Mans
France
Ornce
Eastern Department
Isanil
Pershing in Arizona Aims of Labor and Legion
Phoenix Arizona January 51 organized labor and the American Legion, General Pershing spoke on unity of aims and objects stating these two groups should work together toward progress and a common understanding.
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Pershing
Arizona
Phoenix
Ariz
Organized
American Legion
Sinn Fein council opens amid vast crowds in Dublin
The new Dublin municipal council, mostly Sinn Fenners, met for the first time and was greeted by enthusiastic crowds as the flag of the republic was raised over the velty hail.
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Dublin
United States urges Europe to live within income and boost production
Secretary Glass told a chamber committee that the US government has done all it should to aid Europe. He warned a proposed international finance conference would sow confusion and revive hopes of further government loans. He said Europe must reduce imports, increase output, and rely on private credits for balances.
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Washington
Europe
United States
Treasury Department
Glass
Chamber of Commerce of
Louis
French Call For Clearing German Reparations Debts
Paris reports a dire crisis as The Intransigent urges allies to value indemnity claims against Germany and reduce them to a determinable amount. The paper warned that unpaid claims threaten finances and demand a remedy, suggesting liquidation or debt compression if Germany cannot pay.
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Sary
Germany
Paris
Intransistant
Indiana Supreme Court Orders New Trial for Four Robbery Suspects
The Indiana Supreme Court reversed Lake County Criminal Court’s death verdict in the Teddyton Smink cashier killing case. It ruled the court erred by denying the defendants permission to withdraw guilty pleas and enter not guilty pleas after sentencing. Defendants named Batchelor Batchelor Walker and Trkutje.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Supreme Court
Lake County ‘Criminal Court
Cnashier
Supreme Court
Lake County Criminal Court
Thomas M. Batchelor
Albert. Batchelor
James HL. Walker
Dn Trkutje
Chiearoeoiis
King Gustaf Hosts U S Envoy At Royal Dinner
In Stockholm on January 31 King Gustaf dined with American minister Ira Nelson Morris of Chicago to honor newly established relations. The entire Swedish court and diplomatic corps attended at the minister's residence. It marks only the second time a Swedish king has hosted a foreign diplomat in this manner.
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Ira Nelson Morris
Stockholm
Gustaf
Chicago
Martens Details Moscow Funds and Bolshivik Couriers
Ludwig C A Martens testifies before a senate committee on bolshevik propaganda in the United States. He says couriers from Moscow delivered funds—about twenty started, ten reached him—some were shot or captured. He cites contracts totaling millions in printing presses tied to export licenses.
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Washington
Jan
Senate
United States
Hmeelf
Ludwig C. A. K. Martens
Martens
Russia
Hardwick
Georgia
Martens &Planned
State Department
Iis
Moscow
Vinland
Germany
Brandegee
Veco
Carranza Proclaims Dictatorship as Mexican Politics Turbulent
A Mexico City dispatch reports President Carranza has proclaimed himself dictator and rejected passing power to a presidential candidate for next July. It states fourteen states have allied for a constitutional suspension plan and notes governorships favor Ignacio Son nas for president. The report also mentions Villa and Obregon uniting against Carranza and Villistas gathering in Latevo, China state.
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Evening Journal
San Antonio
Texas
Mexico
Carranza
Mexico City
Ignacio SoniNas
Tague
Francisco Vile
Latevo
China
Chihuahui City
Chihudéhua
Alvaredo Obregon
Villa
Sinn Fein Leaders Arrested in Major Dublin Roundup
In Dublin on July 31 a large police round up detained many Sinn Fein leaders and moved them to an unspecified destination amid heightened security and political tension.
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Evening Journal
Dublin
Sinc Fein
Anti Bolshevik Leader Kolchak Killed on Bayonets
Wireless Moscow dispatch says Kolchak, key anti Bolshevik figure, was hoisted on bayonets by his own soldiers. The report notes his execution amid Civil War turmoil and signals shifting power dynamics in Russia.
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Evening Journal
London
Moscow
Kolchak
American Citizen Funds Questioned in Political Dilemma
Martens testified that Noe was an American citizen and that $150,000 had reached him. He said he fixed his own salary and could use the funds at his own judgment, except he could not spend it on any party or faction or politics.
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Martens
Catrman
Moses
Public celebration marks League of Nations idea
Paris hosts a ceremony honoring the organization of the League of Nations presided by President Polnente. M. bourgeois notes Wilson's efforts and the covenant drafting as key steps toward a universal international convention fostering peace and cooperation among free peoples.
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Paris
Organization of the of Nations
Pres Det
Polnente
League
M. Bourgeois
League of Nations
Dnien Oeeihter Safety
Trvleren
Tomas Lot mi
Democratic ballot name petitions in Sauving Michigan
Petitioners in Sauving Michigan sought to place Herbert on the Democratic ballot for an essential preference primary but the matter was recessed to a later date.
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Sauving
Mich
Gan
Herbert
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