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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1919
Page
4
Fragments show various canned goods and condiments with prices and quantities including Van Camp's Pork and Beans five cans for $1 and pumpkin, ketchup, spinach tins. Other items mention washing powder 24 pack and a 12 can pumpkin offer, all in unclear order.
Francis Tudela arrives in Washington as Peru's first ambassador the republic previously sent a minister. He holds the new rank reflecting a shift in diplomatic representation.
The 1920 legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill totals 96318000 dollars, about 7 million more than 1919, funding 19435 salaries and expanding the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce with 905500 for world trade research. The State Department gains more trade advisers and legal experts, while the counselor title is replaced by undersecretary of state.
Washington reports demobilization of the American army proceeds at more than twice the British rate. Through January 10, 693,889 U.S. troops discharged. total planned demobilization reaches 1,151,000, with 96,000 already back home. Archangel front operations December into January show advances and bolshevik concerns, and Kadish recapture deemed satisfactory militarily and sanitarily.
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson plans a speaking tour after returning home to inform the American public about Paris peace talks and gauge public support for the League of Nations. The trip could hit major cities and possibly the Pacific coast if plans mature.
Reports say serious disturbances occurred across Portugal with Oporto scene intense as troops moved to restore order. Many killed or wounded and the government fears a grave situation. Berlin sources claim leaders fled to Copenhagen and Denmark.
The house passed the river and harbor bill by 228 to 91 for 26 million dollars. Dr Horace Fletcher famed dietetics expert died in Copenhagen from bronchitis after a long illness. Seven killed and 12 injured in a Reading railroad rear end collision north of Philadelphia. Transports Rochambeau, Lapland and Cretie sailed from France to New York with 150 officers and 4 200 men. Seven more states ratified the federal prohibition amendment making 31 total. 36 needed. Count Michael Karolyi named provisional president of Hungary and foreign minister. British troops occupy Düsseldorf, reported to Berlin as Spartacans’ hands. Kiev wireless claims Ukrainian directorate fallen. bolsheviki hold power in the city. Agreement to control Siberian and Chinese Eastern railroads by an inter allied committee virtually concluded. Several soldiers seriously injured, three firemen hurt. San Antonio warehouse fire may endanger Fire Chief Groetz’s eyesight. Three M C A workers under military arrest at Paris to face court martial for looting nearly 200 000 francs.
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