Labor protection by world laws likely U S plan
Paris reports the second peace congress session will study international labor law proposals. US, British and French delegates align on protecting labor, guaranteeing employment, and banning child and night work. Committees for economics, labor, and military affairs to handle related inquiries.
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Sweden orders Soviet legation out tomorrow
Stockholm January 24 The Swedish government issued an ultimatum to the Bolshevik legation in Stockholm demanding departure by January 25 at the latest according to Politiken. Sweden had earlier recalled its diplomatic and consular representatives from Russia and informed the Bolshevik representative that diplomatic courier privileges would end.
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Pontifical Peace Medal Issued by Vatican
A pontifical Peace Medal commemorating Benedict XV as Prince of Peace has been struck. The obverse features Pope Benedict with the inscription Benedictus XV Principis Pacis Vicarius while the reverse depicts the Redeemer and angels symbolizing mercy and peace.
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Simonds Reports on Wilson's London Visit Reflections
Frank H. Simonds writes from London after President Wilson's European tour. He analyzes the speeches and outcomes, noting a shift in his own view on Wilson's European mission and presenting a conservative assessment of the visit and its global impact. The article, sent by cable from New York, will appear in full in Saturday's edition.
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Swift Denies Packers Control of Cattle Prices in Hearings
Louis F. Swift testified before the House Interstate Commerce Committee on government regulation of the meat packing industry. He insisted cattle mortgages held by banks did not let packers control shipments or prices and that owner control remained with the borrower. Swift also noted Swift & Co. involvement in real estate tied to new plants and housing for employees, with control retained by longtime stockholders.
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Norway cabinet resignation anticipated in near future
Copenhagen reports say the Norwegian cabinet led by Premier Gunnar Knudsen and agriculture minister is expected to resign soon. The cabinet was formed January 29, 1913, and the news cites apparently trustworthy sources.
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Wilson to See Opera Tonight First Visit Abroad
President Wilson travels to Paris for a gala opera night during his first theatre visit since leaving Washington. Mr and Mrs Wilson will host a reception at the Murat residence for the American attaches and guests, with Havana cigars highlighted in the event details.
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Iowa Legislature Receives Broad Bill Package
Dozens of bills poured into the Iowa legislature with 28 in the House and 12 in the Senate before noon. Highlights include a four year term for county officers, city abutting property charges for public works, and a ten day notice rule for public utilities on employee layoffs. Funds were proposed for Fort Madison penitentiary land purchase and Anamosa prison farms, while a petition against hard surface roads and state bonding was received.
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Bolshevik Dream of Big Conquest
Geneva dispatch reports Swiss professor Philippe Janneret describing Bolshevik plans to invade Poland and Germany. Officers claim 1,000,000 troops now, doubling in six months, Hungary to join, red flag to Vienna and Berlin, and 5,000,000 trained Germans to invade western Europe.
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Gold production not to be stimulated by new action
Washington January 4 report by the committee appointed by Secretary McAdoo says no special government or international action is needed to stimulate gold production as peace nears. The statement comes amid broader questions about the gold standard and monetary policy.
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Trotzky Captive at Narva Dispatches Say
Basel January 24 reports say Leon Trotzky Bolshevist minister of war did not escape Narva but was captured. Finnish troops aided Esthonian forces in clearing Bolshevist forces from northern Estonia and Livonia. Dispatches from Copenhagen on January 22 claim Trotzky moved his headquarters to Nizhni Novgorod. Communications between Libau and Narva are poor and Bolshevik forces loom between the two cities.
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Jews Prepare to Submit Claims at Peace Congress
Delegations from American, British, Italian Jewish communities converge on Paris to coordinate a unified presentation to the peace conference. Key asks include equal rights for Jews in new territories and protections for Polish Romanian Jewish populations, with a single formula to secure equality for about 1.2 million Jews across Romania and Poland.
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Panamas Canal Status Debated By Lord Cecil Says US View Key
The Associated Press reports Lord Robert Cecil told journalists that whether the Panama Canal is internationalized under the League of Nations hinges on the United States. He noted no concrete talk on the canal among delegates and stressed US control, equal sovereign rights, and the need for public opinion to back enforcement rather than relying on machinery. He also favored limited armament and a free press to shape opinion.
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Body of Rosa Luxemburg Found In Canal
Amsterdam reports Rosa Luxemburg the Spartacist leader whose death was caused by a mob was found yesterday in the Landwehr canal. The body was severely mutilated and officials fear anarchist reprisals, with news reportedly kept secret.
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Plans for Bolshevik movement in Rand unearthed
Dispatch from Johannesburg reports that International Sovitlists planned a Bolshevik movement in the Rand gold region of the Union of South Africa. The group announced practical cooperation with brothers in Russia and inaugurated the movement around the armistice celebrations.
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Lithuanians claim victory near Koszedary in 6,500 Bolshevik prisoners
Paris reports say Lithuanian troops defeated Bolsheviki near Koszedary between Detwegal Kovno and Vilna. Bolsheviki casualties were heavy with about 6,500 captured. Lithuanians reportedly push toward Vilna as news notes sugar brand and margarine advertisement in the text.
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Shippers demand restore of IC C suspension powers
Clifford Thorne testifies before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, urging Congress to immediately strip the president of power to fix freight rates and restore the suspension powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission. He cites widespread shipper opposition to government rail operation and calls for remedial legislation during the transition period.
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Wilson Likely Nominee for League of Nations Head
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson likely offered presidency of the league of nations commission. Echo de Paris notes the commission would be the league's permanent executive body for conducting its affairs. Wool auctions stay. government will sell wool stacks to manufacturers but not compete with domestic producers.
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Whistles to Blow When Ship Bearing U S Ace Docks
Capt. Rickenbacker known as Ace of counting 26 enemy planes in war returns to New York aboard the steamship Adartay. Whistles from automobile, tire, and parts plants nationwide will sound 15 minutes to honor him next weekend as he docks.
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Two Cromwell Sisters Die After Jump From Steamer
Gladys and Dorothea Cromwell, twin daughters of a prominent New York family, leaped from a French steamer into the Garonne River while en route to New York. Both drowned. bodies not recovered. They were Red Cross canteen workers who had spent time at the front and reportedly faced physical and mental fatigue.
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Provisions And Grain Hit By Readjustment
Storied commodity prices moved sharply lower in Chicago trading as grain and provisions fell on heavy selling and weak buying. Corn slid about four to five cents, oats fell over four cents, and provisions dropped to the daily limit. Analysts linked the declines to readjustment from wartime pricing and efforts to curb living costs.
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Revolving Fund May Receive $700 Million for Railroads
The Associated Press reports that Congress may add up to $790 million to the railroad administration revolving fund. The tentative program envisions about $1 billion in railroad spending this year for extensions, improvements, and new equipment under government control, with a larger portion financed through revolving fund loans to railroads.
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Yank Burial Overseas Urged in House Bill
Washington D C Jan 24 Permanent burial in France of American soldiers killed in the war was urged in the house yesterday by Representative Jess of Ohio who introduced a bill to establish an American field of honor association to obtain and beautify an estate in that country for the graves.
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Monarchists Gain in Portuguese Lisbon Garrison
Monarchists proclaim monarchy in Lisbon as garrison troops reportedly join Royalists. Reports from Coimbra and Sanfarem say troops under Col. Silveramos defect, wireless station near Lisbon in Royalist hands, while southern Portugal shows little progress. Manuel remains in London. Portuguese navy loyal to government, per Paris and Madrid reports.
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Allies Should Deal With New Teuts Elected
London reports final unofficial German election results show no party with a majority. The Times editorial urges a strong coalition of the Majority Socialists and Democrats, reinforced by Radicals and Liberals, to form a stable government. Allies and America should recognize the new German assembly and work with its representatives. The plan originally called for 433 members but Alsace-Lorraine’s nonvote reduces totals by 12.
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Secret Foe Prison Camps Denied but Searched For
London reports Germany denies secret prison camps and claims none exist. The British committee on prisoners of war says Dutch minister in Berlin confirms no evidence of such camps. Despite denial, searching parties continue in Germany seeking Allied prisoners with unreported whereabouts.
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