Murder and crime rise as American forces police Paris
In Paris during December, 34 murders, 220 day and night assaults, and nearly 400 serious fights involved American soldiers, prompting a reinforced American police presence. Newspapers report limited capabilities to handle serious crimes, with emphasis on patrolling and minor offenses. Rumors link Maxim’s Bar disturbances to liquor violations and knife through the armistice period. A separate note cites a major baseball trade: seven St. Louis Nationals players to Kansas City for Joe Schultz.
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Paris
Seine
de Matin
Fir United
St. Louis
St. Louis Nationals
Kansas City American Association
Joe Schultz
John Brock
Roy Jenkins
Rankin Johnson
Bruce Hitt
Murphy Currie
Fred Lamline
John Beall
Tow car found with ignition cut out and magneto isolated
A vehicle was towed after its owner left it unattended with the ignition cut, the gas tank closed, and the magneto isolated, causing authorities to secure the scene and investigate its status.
Two Ages Active in Old Palestine
United Press dispatch from Jerusalem describes a transforming land where camel transport yields to growing railway movement. Donkeys and mule caravans persist, but steam tractors and road traffic bring new industry, signs of literacy, and improved water supply hinting at peace and a future of commerce and abundance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Jerusalem
London
Manchester House
Debs Case Opens Supreme Court Test of Espionage Act
Oral arguments begin in Washington on the constitutionality of the espionage act. Debs, socialist leader, and Jacob Frohwerk face convictions for alleged sedition and speech acts. Attorneys argued it preserves military needs against interference and protects national security. The Debs case is viewed as a test of the act's broad validity.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
Supreme Court
Eugene V. Debs
Canton
Jacob Frohwerk
Kansas City
Missouri Staats Zeitung
J. L.o'brian
Congress
Debs
Two Objectors Balk at Liberty Over Religion
Leavenworth Kan Jan 27 The release of 1138 conscientious objectors honorably discharged from the service by the War Department was begun at the disciplinary barracks Fort Leavenworth this morning. Two refused to leave saying it violated their religious scruples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
War Department
Dets
Fort Leavenworth
Economic Essay Wins First Prize in Annual Contest
Chicago January 27 A first prize of 1000 dollars was awarded to Harleigh H Hartman digest clerk Illinois public utilities commission for The Meaning and Application of Fair Valuation Used by Utility Commissions A second prize of 500 dollars went to H D Douglas AB for A History of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad The awards were funded from Hart Schaffner Marx annual prize group A in the fourteenth annual contest conducted by a committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harleigh H. Hartman
Digest Clerlk
Illnois Public Utilities Commission
H. D. Douglas
A. B
Atlantic Coast Line
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Influenza Epidemic Eases With Fewer City Cases
Influenza reports show the epidemic waning as city clerk records 42 cases for the week and hospital totals drop. Emergency and Presbyterian hospitals each report eight patients, with two newly afflicted and others recovering.
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Presbyterian Hospital
McLaughlin Chaired Chicago University Challenge
In a public competition J. L. McLaughlin of the Chicago university served as chairman. A second prize group contest for undergraduates across American colleges offered prizes but fell short of prior years, likely due to war conditions, and no awards were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. McLaughlin
Chicago University
Chalmaun
Committed
Iowa Overseas Men Will Soon Be Discharged
Rapid demobilization was promised for the South field artillery of the 58th division arriving from Camp Merritt. The 899th regiment will join, with 49 officers and 1,561 men in the 357th regiment under Lieut. Col. H. R. Freeman. Commanders Greene and a blitzburg assignment are noted. Units of the 58th division comprise Iowa, western Illinois, Minnesota and North Dakota troops.
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Camp Dodge
South Field Artillery
Ssth Division
Camp Merritt
France
Halifax
H. R. Freeman
George K. Greene
Fifth Artillery Brigade
Third Army
Blitzburg
Germany
Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
North Dakota
Mediterraneans Flown Across But Aviators Fail to Return Home
Paris reports the French admiralty had no news by 10 am about Lieut Roger and Capt Cole who flew from Marseilles to Algiers in five hours aboard a 300 horsepower plane. They were due back in Marseilles between 6 and 7 pm Sunday. It is believed they landed on the Balearic Islands.
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Associated Press
Paris
Lieut
Roger
Cole
Mediterranean
Marseilles
Algiers
Balearic Islands
War Students Gain Credit Against Exams And Vocation
London 20.- War demands reshape education as universities and professional bodies allow war service to count toward exams and degrees. London University offers a personal character exam for those who served, shortening study paths and issuing “war degrees.” Other bodies like Law Institute, Accountants, Architects, and Civil Engineers adjust rules to credit time served. Demobilized officers receive public funding to prepare for new vocations amid rising farmer freight costs due to motor transport.
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London
University of London
Rubleben
Germany
London University
Liw Institute
Carfoe
Solicitors
Clarks
Institute of Chartered Accountants
Royal Institute of British Architects
Institution of Civil Engineers
Ministry of Labor
Gambling raid and traffic crash disrupt Saturday night
Police dismantled a said last night gambling operation with violators posting bonds ranging from ten dollars to cover appearance. A touring car struck a White Bunyon vehicle injuring a woman. both cars damaged and investigation ongoing. Separate incidents saw a drunk arrested with a ten dollar bond forfeited, a warrantless search protest, a fox fur theft bound over for grand jury, and a fight at a local foundry resulting in fines and a dismissal for one party.
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J. It. Bunyon
Riehl Street
Jd. Wt
Shook
Quer
Fred House
Almerigan Railway Xpress Company
Municipal Cour
Richard Pinkson
Theodore Paulos
Iunicipal Court
Pinkson Ws
Paulos
Victory banquet invites returns soldiers and sailors
Wealthy Americans are urged to reveal names for a Victory banquet in Metz area to estimate dinner counts. Two copies of all returned soldiers and A T C boys must be with A J Koapp at the Water Street Commercial club by noon Thursday. No charge for invited soldiers or sailors, meals Friday, invitations mailed after names are received.
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Kailora
S. A
Napp
Thorne
Dangers of influenza warning and laxative remedy SALENOL
A historical ad warns that colds can lead to influenza and pneumonia, urging thorough bowel cleansing with the laxative SALENOL. It touts SALENOL as a pleasant to take purgative, available in quarters, half, and dollar sizes, and encourages readers to obtain it promptly.
Former Deputy Sheriff Interviews Germans on Condition of People
A letter from Sergt Louis H Burk Carmar deputy sheriff with the 68th motor transport corps at Neufehatenu France reports German soldiers freed since the armistice trade views with Americans They praised food ease but blamed wealthy Germans for hoarding butter and bread noting butter rations of 17 grams and 1/2 pound of bread per person The letter describes a collision at a curve involving locomotives but notes no injuries
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France
Altho
Burk
Germany
Sergt. Burk
War Dept Opens McCook Field for Private Aircraft Testing
Washington January 27 The War Department places McCook Field Dayton Ohio at the disposal of private enterprise to test experimental aircraft types. Official tests will also be conducted at McCook Field by army pilots experienced in experimental work.
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Cium LE
Washington, D. C
War Department
McCook Field
Dayton
McCuckeld
Mother's Friend Promises Ease for Childbirth Process
The ad touts a half century old remedy called Mother's Friend to prepare the system for childbirth. It claims to soften nerves and tendons, ease abdominal expansion, reduce pain and shorten labor. The product is offered through Remplator Company and Dradieregulator Company in Atlanta, Georgia, with a motherhood book and bottle available from druggists.
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Yond
System 45
Traddeld
Remplator Company
Dradieregulator Company
Dent, M. Lamar
Atlanta
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U. S
Matin
Old Palestine
War Authority
Fordson Tractor School
Waterloo
Repass Automobile Company
West Third and
Cedar Streets
Fordson
Fordson Tractors
Henry Ford & Son
FORD
Britain
Metz
Aero Vleld
Phacevol
Cal. Miller
West Fourth Sr
Lws
Lowa
Fifth
Water Streets
5Th St. Hardware Co
Essex
America
Peverill Motor Sales Co
Mulberry Street
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