Senate feud over Admiral Sims confidential letters
A Senate resolution introduced by Senator Walsh condemns Rear Admiral Sims for making public confidential war instructions. The move follows testimony before a naval decorations inquiry about warnings to resist British influence. Senator Borah criticizes the dispute as a mountain over a mole hill while Lodge objects to immediate debate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Shns
Hale
Lice
Mole Hill
Admiral Sims
Borah
Senate
Senae Committee
United States
Europe
Sims
Sven
America
Walsh
McCormick
Illinois
Lodge
Senate lacks right to demand individuals income figures
Washington January 21 Associated Press reports the Senate has no authority to compel the secretary of the treasury to provide personal income data under the income tax act. Vice President Marshall ruled a resolution by Senator Harrison of Georgia asking for earnings data from coal operators in 1918 out of order. The point of order was raised by Senator Thomas of Colorado.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Marshall
Harrison
Georgia
Thomas
Colorado
Plan Service Men Farms Described in Reclamation Fare
Washington Jan 21 The Associated Press reports 30 000 to 50 000 ex servicemen can obtain 50 acre tracts on reclamation projects if Congress approves a 260 million dollar reclamation appropriation. House Ways and Means Committee heard the proposal from western representatives yesterday.
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Associated Freres
Washington, D.C
Congress
House Ways and Means Summittes
Western Crates
Grake
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House Public Buildings Committee
Oato
Census progress rapid in fourteenth decennial enumeration
Washington Jan 21 rapid census progress reported by Director Sam Rogers 1145 districts in larger cities have returned completed forms and most districts are expected in by Feb 1. Canada Victory Loan over Toronto Jan 22 total subscriptions reached 682 023 215 with 280 602 donors as government sought 300 million dollars.
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Washington, D. C
Sam Rogers
Canada
Associated J’pess
Toronto
De Kas Girl Reported Safe in New York Seclusion
Jeane De Kas, protege of Miss Jane Addams, reportedly is in seclusion at friends' home in New York after disappearing for several weeks, per the Chicago Post.
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DE Kay
Associated Press
Chicago
Jeane de Kas
Jane Addams
Chicago Post
Friends
New York
Mexico Bars U. S. Exiles From Visa Requests
The foreign office of Mexico has ordered consuls to refuse visa requests for individuals expelled from the United States. The ruling aims to prevent entry by U.S. expelled persons and affects passport visas issued at Mexican consulates in Mexico City and other ports of entry.
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Mexico
U. 8
Ihe Associated Press
Mexico City
Foreign Office
United
Ftater
Temperature Readings Incomplete From January 2 Entry
OCR fragment shows scattered terms like temperatures and times with unclear sources. Reads like a diary or log page snippet lackingNames places or clear events. No verifiable facts to anchor a full news item or named entities.
Railway strike in Italy eases as workers return to posts
Rome reports improvement in the Italian railway stoppage that disrupted large areas earlier in the week. A sufficient number of workers returned to duty this morning, allowing trains to be moved with military assistance. The substance of the Paris radio note and Herrmann resignation also appear in the dispatches.
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Associated Preax
Rome
Associated Press
Paris
Maly
Italy
Turin
Petit Parise
Garry
Herrmann
National Baseball Commission
Cincinnati
Chicago
Berlin Riots Turned into Horsing Market After Versailles Orders
Harlin reports from Kopnigsplatz where chaos last week led to a horse market under government order. Owners faced fines for noncompliance as a wide array of horses gathered, many later returned to their owners due to average condition failing the standard set for France and Belgium deliveries.
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Harlin
Belgium
Ars
Kidnapper Bands in Shantung Net Big Ransom Sums
In Tanchonfu Shantung China bands of kidnappers operating in groups of 38 to 50 have seized wealthy Chinese for ransom. They have extracted about 50 000 in some cases with ten citizens kidnapped in October. Ransom demands are met under threat and troops have failed to capture the bandits believed to come from Dalmy crossing the gulf.
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Tanchonfu
Shantung
China
Dalmy
Gulf of Perhi
Vacationists in Cuba May Be Blocked in Returning
Washington January 21 reports say thousands of Americans who vacationed in Cuba may face delays returning due to a flu outbreak. If confirmed, the Public Health Service will take extra steps to prevent spread while officials note Chicago’s outbreak is not nationally serious.
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Washington, D. C
Cuba
Harare
United States Public Health Service
Chicago
Government suppresses radical papers in Germany
Berlin reports additional arrests of Communist and independent Socialist leaders as authorities suppress radical newspapers nationwide. Fifteen papers have been suppressed and Ernest Daumig, leader of the radical wing of the Independent Socialists, was arrested today.
Lusitania treasure recovery planned early this year
London reports ongoing efforts to salvage valuables from the ill fated Lusitania. Divers and salvage teams expect to recover thousands of pounds worth of goods but do not anticipate raising the ship or most of its cargo.
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London
New Cardinals in March to be Created by Pope Benedict
Vatican plans a consistory in early March to create new cardinals and publish a white book detailing Vatican war relations. Directors of the Greater Waterloo association meet tonight at Hotel Russell Lam to approve membership and clear accumulated business.
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Pope Benediect
Vatican
Greater Water-loo Association
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The
Kidnapped Briton Rescued Near Orizaba
British subject Alexander Ross was rescued Sunday near Orizaba by forces under Cal Durazo after a day of captivity. Authorities in Vera Cruz relayed the telegram to the foreign office. The report notes the rescue followed a kidnapping case in the region.
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Associated Press
Alexander Ross
Orizaba
Cal. Durazo
Vera Cruz
Foreign Office
Jenkins Caba Settled Clarified by Mexican Official
Mexico City January 21 The newspaper Excelsior quotes Silario Medina sub secretary of foreign affairs saying the case of William Q Jenkins American consul at Puebla has been settled satisfactorily No details of the settlement are available.
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Jenkins Caba
Associated Press
Mexico City
Excelsior
Silario Medina
William QC. Jenkins
Puebla
Army Reorganization Bill Endorsed by Baker Before Committee
Secretary Baker praised the senate military sub committee draft for compulsory military training and a single large force split into a citizens reserve and a regular army of 980,000 men and the national guard. He called it the most statesmanlike attitude on the army. The measure aims to unify forces and modernize the military structure.
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Associated
Frers
Washington, D. C
Senate Military Sub-Committee
Baker
Citizens’ Reserve Army
Enard
Daughter of Tiger Receives Art Degree at Lafayette College
Mme. Clemenceau-Jacquemnaire, daughter of the former French premier, received the honorary Master of Arts degree at Lafayette College in Easton Pennsylvania. She planned to travel to Washington for a dinner in her honor hosted by Vice President Marshall.
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Easton
Mme. Klemethenu-Jacadematre
France
Lafayette College
Washington
Marshall
Mme
Clemenceau-Jacquemaire
Special Grand Jury To Report Late Today
The special grand jury in session the past week will deliver its report this afternoon at about 2 p m. County attorney R J Wenner concluded the examination and reads as witnesses. Guy B Linnville, who conducted the inquisition for the attorney general, did not return but sent a special representative with his report.
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R. J. Wenner
Guy B. Linnville
Illinois convention agrees to adjourn to plan work
The Illinois constitutional convention adjourned briefly until next Wednesday at 10 am after President Charles B. Woodward suggested readiness to assign communities and begin actual work. A separate item notes Roy A. Peterson's revival discourse and future topics at the United Presbyterian meeting. Georges Clemenceau resigned as war minister in Paris with Andre Lefevre taking over. Robert Lj Hil, leader of a Negro group linked to the Elaine uprising, was arrested in Topeka Kansas.
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Illinois
Associated Press
Springfield
Illinois Constitutional Convention
Charles B. Woodward
Amrounes
Roy. A. Peterson
Amos | Ami
New York
Robert Lj Hil
Th “Progressive Farmers and Trousehold Union
Elaine
Ark
Ander
Topeka
Wan
Prussian Wreck Kills Eighteen on Copenhagen Line
Eighteen passengers died and twenty injured in a railway collision near Sohneidenarhl outside Prasala at night. The Copenhagen dispatch reports the accident occurred Tuesday January 20 with numerous fatalities and serious injuries among the travelers onboard the IWS 18 passenger train.
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IWS
Copenhagen
Sohneidenarhl
Prasala
Tas
Bergdoll Visit at Governors Island Prompts Attention
Mrs Emma Bergdoll waits at Battery New York to board a ferry to Governor's Island to visit son Grover Bergdoll arrested in Philadelphia by federal agents. Grover faces court martial on draft evasion charges after two years on the run across the United States.
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Emma C. Bergdell
the Battery
New York
Governor's Island
Grover
Philadelphia
Grover Bergdell
Cassie William
Bergdoll
Fedval
Ori Gerass
Master Painters of Iowa hold three day convention
The Master Painters' association of Iowa opened its three day convention with over 200 delegates at K. of P hall and Hotel Russell-Lamison as headquarters. Rev J M Macartney gave the opening prayer. greetings were exchanged with Nebraska delegates and agenda items planned for later sessions.
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Master Painters’ Association of
Iowa
B. Page
Black Hawk County Association
GC. A. Druyor
Druyor
K. of P.hall
Russell-Lamison
J. At. Macartney
Danyer T. Kk. Leeper
J. 4. MaclWoulough
Greaier Waterfood Association
Mathew Uzizex
Dubuque
Nebraska
Comumutteas
Tyne A
Buck
Des Moines
W. Gupke
Beloit
Wis
International
J. J. Lommel
Kansas City
A. C. Lyon
New York City
James A.gardner
Chicago
P, Hall
Mildred Messignhaim
Natural Music Club
Viola Miller
Suit Club Tax Probe Targets Rex Soft Club Members
Kansas City January 21 The ex members of the Rex Soft club face a tax inquiry as the Internal Revenue Service prepares to issue tax forms. Officials say about 300 members paid one dollar weekly, totaling roughly forty thousand dollars yearly which Henry and K Bellar would owe if income reports conflict with findings.
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Kansas City
Rex Soft Club
Henry
K. Beller
Uncle Sam
Grand Juty
Internal Revenue Department
Sam
Bovine Tuberculosis Warns Farmers On Transmission Risks
The United States department of agriculture warns that tuberculosis can spread to healthy herds via purchased infected animals, milk from diseased cows, mixed skim milk, fairs, and shared pastures. It notes infections may show after months or longer, urging herd testing and safe practices. A classified ad mentions a "Wor Sale Act" on the courtier.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Carn
Sugar and wheat stores of Ukraine may be released
Washington June 21 Four hundred million pounds of sugar and twenty million bushels of wheat plus hides and other materials stored in the Ukraine would be released for world markets when the general blockade on Russia ends the Ukrainian mission in America said Medicines surgical supplies clothing cloth shoes and agricultural machinery are also needed a delegation of Ukrainian cooperative societies will soon arrive to open headquarters in the United States
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Ukraine
Russia
America
Ukrainia
All-Russ and Czech Armies Clash at Trans-Siberian Stations
Readable reports from Peking describe gory clashes between Czech forces and units under Gen. Semenos in the Lake Baikal region. Semenoff’s command under Gen. Skipitroft has been dissolved and Skipitroft arrested by Czech orders in retaliation for anti Czech operations.
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Peking
Semenos
Trans- Siberian
Lake Baikal
Semenoff
Skipitroft
Maids from Europe May Fill Local Home Help Shortage
Chicago reports 100000 immigrants expected this month with 8500 landed in 48 hours. Many arrive from Ireland Scandinavia England and Italy seeking work as housemaids. Officials note potential return of affordable domestic help around six to seven dollars weekly.
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Chicago
Ill
Burenpe
Europe
Elizabeth Monahan
The
Travelers’ Aid Society
Ireland
Scandinavia
England
Italy
California wine industry adapts to prohibition demands
Reports to Internal Revenue Collector John P. Carter say California winemakers have found a method to produce wine meeting new federal rules effective January 16 1920. Alcohol content is reduced to half a percent, preserving a sweet palatable product while removing the remainder as byproduct. Wineries grind grapes as usual and ship wine grapes east to avoid market glut. prices rise from 30 to 45 dollars per ton to about 50 dollars.
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Los Angeles
Cal
California
John P. Carter
Internal Revenue
Bartender’s Prohibition Tragedy Marks New Year
In Chicago a former bartender named Ernest Kuious, 29, shot himself after prohibition caused job loss. He left behind a wife and family and distrusted the dry era’s impact on workers. his death is described as the first New Year self-posed tragedy in the city.
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Chicago
Ernest Kuious
Rufous
Ald
Toffoy
Water for Liquor Bring Fresh Plots in Burlington
Burlington residents confront a mystery as bootleg whisky sold from illicit sources was found to be watered down. Investigators used instruments to remove bottle bottoms, replace contents with water, reseal, and sell again at eight dollars per quart. Cider sells for eighty eight cents a gallon.
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Burlington
Heva'naid
Robin's Lane Returns Home and Holds a Vivid Promise
Hardy returns to his Connecticut mill town and renews a quiet courtship with Winifred Blake after years away in Asia. They reminisce on the reservoir hill, discuss future plans for a shared homestead, and consider lifelong commitment against a backdrop of memory, duty, and change.
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Fasmville
Winifred
Ing& Son
Arizona
Yantle River
Connecticut
Winifred Blake
Main
Ole Hill
Reservoir
Hardy
Robin's Lane
Japan
Philippines
Labor on the Farm
A Sioux City report notes farm laborers arrive in town at 250 per day with no farm work to do. The piece argues the current system is harmful to both farmers and laborers, predicting shortages and rising wages if workers are not retained. It contrasts farm hiring with city hiring practices and criticizes the inconsistency in labor markets.
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Burlington
HawkEye
Sioux City
Mystery Lady Tidbits Stir Sunnyville In Quiet Village
In Sunnyville a alluring woman rents the abandoned Pryor residence and hires Ann Trimble. The visitor charms locals and a city man visits Judith Gay, sparking gossip before she disappears with a city companion to arrange the old house.
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Tearry
Pryor
Ann Trimble
Ann
Judith Gay
Miss Peters
Sunnyville
Chachelor
Judith
Sunnyvilla
Carl
Grow More Fruits For Home Gardens
The United States Department of Agriculture urges a broader culture of fruits in home orchards and gardens. Aiming to boost family health and enjoyment, the plan promises valuable food with modest extra cost.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Mysterious Cedarville Baby Tale Sparks Neighborly Guessing
Hannah and Hiram fixate on a rented Cedarville estate and a supposed baby. A couple, Mrs. and Mr. Gavey, reveal they took in Alicia’s ill friend’s baby on a train, then returned the child. neighbors learn the infant was a misunderstanding and real kindness emerges.
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Hannah
Hiram
Cedarville
Mercy
Appleby Estate
Hirard
Sam Corby
Mr. Gavey
Mrs.Gavey
Mrs. Gavey
Alicia
Rowdo
Hiram Arosa
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