Americanization fight moves through Senate amid opposition
Washington report notes southern Democratic senators oppose the Americanization bill as it passes 96 to 14. Senator Kenyon defends the measure urging ideas must be fought with ideas and education to combat Bolshevism, warning against deportation as a failure to address ideology.
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Ashington News Bureau
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington
Kenyon
Senate
Wes
Mississippi
Williams
Goldmans
Berkmans
Slain Band Leader Cintora Surrenders Followers in Mexico Fight
Dispatches from Urunpan report Jesus Cintora, notorious bandit in Michoacan Jalisco, killed during a raid on the Tepenahia ranch. Most followers and rebel leader Gordiano Gonzalez reportedly surrendered. Pedro Meza and 60 followers also surrendered after operations near the Panuco banks. Brig. Gen. Gonzales notes rebel oil-region activity halted for over two months.
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Mexico City
Urunpan
Tepenahia Ranch
Jesus
Cintora
Michouran Jalisco
Gordiano Gonsalez
Pablo Gonsalez
Pelaez
Pedro Meza
Tle
Panuco
Waterloo Man Named Trainmaster for IL Central
The United States railroad administration announced that L. Strouse has been appointed trainmaster for the Dubuque and Cedar Rapids districts of the Illinois Central Railroad, succeeding H. G. Duckwitz. Strouse, a longtime conductor, lives in Waterloo and was a Democratic sheriff candidate in the last county election.
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Asted Press
United States Railroad Administration
Ll. &, Strousemaan
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Illinois Central Railroad
H. G. Duckwitzi
Ylutins
Strouse
Ilinois Central
Waterloo
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Siberia Plagues Kill 365000 Prisoners of War
Geneva reports from Vladivostok via the Red Cross indicate nearly 375000 of 500000 Austro Hungarian prisoners taken by Russia have died in Siberia from smallpox and typhus. Allied doctors provided the only lifeline keeping survivors alive.
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Lie Associated Press
Geneva
Siberia
Vladivostok
International Red Cross
Yanks Begin Leaving Siberia for Home on Jan 17
Washington January 27 The movement of American expeditionary forces out of Siberia began with the transport Great Northern sailing to Manila on January 17 carrying 401 officers and 1,700 men. The Sheridan followed two days later with casuals. The Great Northern carried Companies C to H of the Twenty seventh Infantry and its machine gun company. A Vladivostok message also noted evacuation of all American women and many Red Cross workers on the first available transport.
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Washington, D. C
Siberia
War Department
Great Northern
Manila
Sheridan
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Vladivostok
Red Cross
Flu Death Rate Up Yet Chicago Sees It Checked
Chicago officials reported a rise in deaths from influenza and pneumonia in the last 24 hours but noted the contagion’s spread had been checked. Dr. J. D. Robertson predicted death figures would fall as new cases declined. Deaths: influenza six, pneumonia eighty. New cases: influenza 1,816. pneumonia 467.
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Chicago
the Associates Press
J. D. Robertson
President Wilson Seeks 150 Million Loan for Europe Food Relief
President Wilson will ask Congress to authorize a 150 million dollar loan to Austria Poland and other European nations plus Armenia to fund food relief. Secretary Glass pleaded the need before the House Republican steering committee as hearings proceed and a vote is anticipated after further discussion.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Wilson
Austria
Poland
Armenia
Glass
White House
Republican
House
Indictments Hit Radical Leaders in U S Roundup
A roundup of alleged radicals indicted by a special grand jury began in many cities as 122 men and 3 women linked to the Communist Labor party faced charges of seeking to overthrow the U S government. Trial set for first Monday in April. Extradition papers prepared for 38 non residents. 17 members未 apprehended. Lloyd, a millionaire Socialist, pleads not guilty.
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Chicago
United States
Forcs
W. Bu
Lloyd
Communist Labor Party
Unis State
Newberry Trial Opens As 123 Plead Forjury
Grand Rapids Michigan January 27 United States Senator Truman H Newberry and 123 Michigan political figures go on trial in federal court charged with conspiracy fraud and corruption in the 1918 senatorial election. The indictment claims between 500000 and 1000000 was spent unlawfully through campaign committees and officials across counties.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Truman H. Newberry
United States
Iet
Clarence W. Sessions
Martin W. Littleton
New York
J Joms
Sai Littleton
Sessions
Michigan
Iwnest
Nolo
South America
Frank ©. Dailey
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
York Assembly Committee
Veniremen
Co. W. Sessions
C. W. Sessions
New
Newberry
Lake Superior
Ohio
Campany Committee
Labor and farmers urge keeping railroads under state control
A large delegation from farmers organizations the American Federation of Labor and four major unions urged President Wilson to extend government operation of the railroads for at least two years. They warned of a 25 to 41 percent freight rate rise and higher living costs if control ends. Frank Morrison of the AFL presented data on living costs and the group planned to push the issue to the president.
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Wilsom
Farmers’ Organizations
American Federation of Labor
Big Brotherhoods
Ile
White House Dee
Frank Morrison
American, Federation of Labor
Gompers
Tumully
Medals Presented by Daniels and Naval Awards Controversy
Washington D C June 27 Senate Democrats blocked a vote to authorize a committee to hire counsel in the naval decorations inquiry. An immediate consideration motion failed 80 to 425 with Borah Ibide and Sherman opposing. Rep Byrnes attacked Rear Admiral Sims in the House, alleging leaked instructions tainted the decor awards inquiry.
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Washington, D.C
Senate Democrats
Rale
Senate
Mavy
House
Byrnes
South Carolina
Navy
Washington, D. C
Hale
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
William S. Benson
W. L. Capps
Way Industrial Board
Thomas A. Edison
Naval Consulting Board
Liew
T. G. Ghent
Antilles
North Sea
Secretor
Sterling Slump Deepens as Francs and Lire Decline
New York January 27 the Associated Press reports Sterling hit a fresh low at market open trading at 5.57 per dollar or 14am and rapid decline continued with quotes around 2.5614 dollars. Francs and lire reached new records with francs at 12.07 and lire at 14.75 per dollar while German marks were offered at 1.07.
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Associated Press
New York
Sterling Exchange
Bridal Suite Penatized for 10000 Dollar Bull Auction
Lavender's Lord a purebred Shorthorn bull formerly owned by President Wilson is penned in a local hotel bridal suite ready for tomorrow's sale at the Southern Cattlemen's association annual convention. The bull previously sold for 10000 dollars at a Red Grove auction in Birmingham in 1918.
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Montgomery
Lavender
Wilson
Southern Cattlemen’s Association
Dirmingham
Prisoners Return From France Reported Well Cared For
German prisoners of war repatriation from France progresses rapidly with trains from Valenciennes Cambrai Toul Verdun and other points. Havre ships to take 1400 prisoners in days and two vessels ready to repatriate 50 officers and 700 men. Berlin press notes prisoners appear well fed and decent treatment noted.
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Paris
Alondar
Valenciennes
Cambrai
Toul
Verdun
Soissons
Havre
Berlin
Tageblatt
Vorwaers
France
Baltic States at Helsingfora Seek Common Co operation Pact
Baltic delegates at Helsingfora conference urge a joint cooperative economic agreement. Reports from Stockholm say transportation difficulties hinder talks and may lead to a shift of venue to Warsaw. Medical supplies moved to ASEAN region amid aid deliveries.
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Baltic States
Paris
Helsingfora
Stockholm
Warsaw
Monarchy Row Fears Berlin Uprising Amid Guarded Streets
Heavy patrols protected government buildings as monarchist tensions flare in Berlin on former Emperor Willigms birthday. Reports say attacks on officials Kraberger and Erzberger sparked mobilization. sympathies extend to wounded ministers while charges of foreign officials send condolences.
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Atrac
Willigm
Gustav Nogke
Kraberger
Moye
Mathias Kraberger
Herr Eraberger
Erzberger
Ebert
Missing Vessel Sidney O Neff Vanishes From Ice
The freight steamer Sidney O Neff, icebound for five days on Lake Michigan near the Chicago river mouth, has vanished. A crew of 18 is reported as missing and search parties scoured the north shore for photographer Edward Williams, who disappeared after heading toward the stranded ship. The Sidney O Neff lacks wireless equipment.
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Uhitage
Sidney O. Neff
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Edward Williams
Sidney D. Neff
Unified Tent State Proposed in Diet Rouses Opposition
The Prussian diet proposal for a unified German state met stiff opposition in Bavaria and Saxony. Bavarian leaders and majorities rejected centralization, while left radicals urged Berlin to push ahead. Saxony’s Vere Gradnauer warned against erasing federated frontiers and noted South German resistance to rapid centralization.
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Bain
Saxony
Diet
Munich
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Witra
Howevter
Xony
Vere Gradnauer
Major Lloyd George Arrives in New York on Mauretania
Major R Lloyd George son of the British premier landed in New York from Southampton and Cherbourg aboard the Mauretania. He traveled with his wife and described the trip as a business visit to America. The report notes the British official's stop in the city during a broader overseas tour.
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Lilover George
Associated Press
New York
R. Lloyd George
Mauretania
Southampton
Cherbourg
Mie Major
America
Foreign Sea Dogs May Quaff Aboard Ship in U S Port
Prohibition against use of certain vessels in American ports has been lifted by treasury officials. Attorney General Palmen ordered a pausing determination, received by the customs chief and reported here.
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U.S
Pauling
Palmen
Secretary of the Treasury
Frank J. Vitzhommons
Teats Plead Again to Blot War Crimes
The Agsoglated Press notes Garrity petitioning Paris to induce the world to renounce execution under Article 228 of the Peter treaty. It concerns surrender of persons accused of acts against duranty.
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Agsoglated
Paris
Peter
Duranty
International Labor Adopts Washington Conventions
International Labor Organization elects Jeneh Thomas director general. Washington conference conventions include eight hour day and 48 hour week, government employment agencies, child labor limits, and protections for women and mothers. Provisions urged for ratification by July 1, 1921 with mandated health and foreign worker protections.
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Paris
Jan
Ther. Thomas
Jeneh Labor Txaler
International Labor Organization
Tie
Washington
League of Nations
Sweden
Switzerland
Washington, D. C
International Labor Conference
Ice coating shuts New York streets delays hundreds
A glaze of ice paralyzed New York City causing tens of thousands to be late for work and injuring many as trains faced delays on high powered lines. Officials called it the worst storm of its kind since 1962 with slippery sidewalks and widespread disruption. Estates in Hungary are being bought by Americans Englishmen and Frenchmen at significant sums as affordable property emerges.
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New York
Hungary
Budapest
Amavicas
Frenehme
Threat Over Article 10 Floor From Hitchcock
Republican and Democratic leaders clashed over Article 10 of the League covenant as bipartisan talks resumed. Senator Hitchcock warned he could force senate action unless negotiations continued, while Senator Lodge remained firm against compromise on Article 10 and the Monroe Doctrine. Conferees ended the session without clear optimism but agreed to reconvene Thursday.
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D. C
Jane
Nolive
Senate
Benalor Hitchwock
Nebraska
Shookesman
Repubblicans
Hitchcock
Lodge
Senator Lodge
Senanor- Hitchcock
United States
Congress
6000 Mexican Rebels Afield in Wide Scale Estimate
Gen Francisco Urquizo reports about 6000 rebels active in Mexico with half unarmed or poorly armed. Key leaders named include Villa in Chihuahua and Coahuila, Felix Diaz, Pedro Gabay, Panuncio Martinez, Higinio Aguilar, Petro Galan in Vera Cruz, Abel Salazar, Gildardo Magana, Soto y Gama, Manuel Palafox in Morelos, Manuel Pelaez, Madaleno Cedillo and brother, Luis Caballer a, Eugenio Lopes in Tamantipas, and others across Aguascalientes Colima Oaxaca and Guerrera regions.
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Mexico
Br Mail
Francisco L. Urquizo
Wstaly
Villa
Chihuahua
Coahuila
Felix Diaz
Pedro Gabay
Panuncio Martinez
Higinio Aguilar
Petro Galan
Vera Cruz
Abel Salazar
Gilardo Magana
Soto Y Gama
Manuel Palafox
Morelos
Manuel Pelaez
Madaleno Cedillo
Luis Caballera
Eugenio Lopes
Tarmantipas
Felix Panuolos
Amascalientes
Pedro Zamora
Colima
Guillermo Moixuevo
Oaxacan
Federica Cordova
Fuebia
Jestia m. Salgado
Guerrera
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