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SUIIOE ALLIED COUNCIL
IS SPLIT WIDE OPEN
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PARIS, JAN. 28—The Supreme Allied Council today
reached a most critical stage in the deliberations over
German affairs. The crisis came over the question of find
ing the total amount of reparation due from Germapy and
the methods which were to be used for the enforcing of
these payments. The interruptions of the council are
looked upon in some quarters as a danger signal which
predicts the eventual breaking up.
The League announced that it stood for the govern
ment operation of railroads, for the payment of war costs
by taxation, “Privilege instead of Poverty,” changes in the
banking sustem which would make it a “servant instead of
master of the people,” and strict control of all national re
sources.
WHOLESALE PASSPORT FRAUDS
WASHINGTON, JAN 28—The American consul gen
eral announced today that he had discovered wholesale
frauds of passports earned by GreeK subjects wno were
immigrating to the United States. Of fifty passports sub
mitted for vise today, twenty-five were forged. It is un
derstood that a small clique is carrying on a regular traf
fic in bogus credentials.
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EVERETT MURDERER PLEADS GUILTY
EVERETT, Jan. 28-^Charles Harris accused of the
murder of Policeman John Fqx last November pleaded
guilty to first degree murder. His attorney will try to hav.
1 his sentence changed to Life Imprisonment.
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AGRICULTURAL BILL PASSES HOUSE
WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 28—The House today na
sed the Agricultural appropriations bill which carries $34,
000,000.
To Reduce Appropriations
More Thau $300,000,000
WASHINGTON, Jan.' 28— A bill framed to provide?
standing force of 150,000 men in the regular anny of the
U S. was proposed today. The appropriation bill which
has been before the House is reported to have been reduc
ed mOre than three million dollars from the ongina.
‘ amount asked for. The Philippine scouts, Flying Cadetr
aid Army Officers appropriations were not carried. The
total of troops authorized for the army has been postpone'
in view of the early withdrawal of U. S. troops from Ger
many.
P. L REPORTED SOLD
SEATTLE, Jan. 28— The Seattle Times says, “Pri
vate wire from unquetsioned sources in New York an
nounced today the sale of the Post Intelligencer to William
Randolph Hearst” Clark Nettleton, publisher and James
Wood, editor of the Post Intelligencer said that they knew
nothing of the reputed sale.
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* FIRE IN MINE DOES MUCH DAMAGE !
PARK CITY, Jan. 28—Fire last night in the Silver
-King mine destroyed the mill and caused damageto the ex
v tent of a quarter of a million dollars. The mine was one of
file largest producers in the country. . .j
FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION KNOCKS OUT HANSEN
YOUNGSTOWN, Jan. 28—Frankie Masin. Americ?r
flyweight champion blocked Bobbie Hansen of New Yorl
out iir the sixth round of a twelve round fight
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SECRETARY FORRY STEALS MONEY
MARION, Jan. 28—Secretary H. Forry who report
ed Wqdnesdav that he had been robbed qf fourteen thorf
and ddUars bv bandits in hii office at file comt h«w<s<» rr
fessed to llfefiMift'bf fife money accordingto the police.
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ENORMOUS CROWDS
ATTEND BAMMT TRIAL
SEATTLE, Jan. 28—' The court room was packed this
morning when the trial of John Schmitt the alleged bandit
and murderer began. Schmitt is heavily guarded. A,specal
venire has been ordered in which fifty jurors will be
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SWEDISH CONSTITUTION RETAINED
STOCKHOLM, Jan. 28—The House of Parliament to
Jay voted to retain the constitution but ammend it to'ex
ending the Parliamentary vote to boh men and women,
his was done so that women wduld be eligible to vote.
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PAYMENT HARBOR BILL IN LUMP SUM
* WASHINGTON, Jan. 28—The House Appropriation:
Committee reported today on the River and Harbor Bil
which carrigs a total sum of fifteen million dollars. The^
-,aid it would be advisable to make the appropriation in:
’ump sum and authorize the allotment of such work as wa
leemed most advisable.
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ALASKA AFFECTED
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. '2S-"A11 civilian employee,
.vith the Ninth Areo Corps and the Transportation divis
ion are to be replaced in on week by soldiers because of the
appropriation used for paying civilians. The announce
ment which was made yesterday includes the entire Pacif
.c Coast area and Alaska. Genral Liggett said that the
jrder would seriously cripple the service.
DANIELS SAYS DELAY WOULD BE FATAL
WASHINGTON, Jan. k8—Secretary of the Navy Da.,
.els, discussing Senaior Borah’s resolution which has beei.
„uopiea by the Senate asking whether it would be feasible
.0 stop construction work on the six battleships that are
.ow being built for at least six months. He said it woult
jQ a fatal mistake if work stopped during that period anc
nat the matter should be immediately disregarded anc
Iso that capital ships be abandoned in favor of submar
nes and aircraft
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mrm WAGE REACHES HIGHEST POINT KNOWN
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28—Wage rates for fqrm laboi
ir.ched the highest point in the history of the Unitet
states last year according to the Department of Agricul
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ENGINEER BUREAU HINES SAYS LOTS OIL
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 28—James Lewis, consulting
ngineer for the Bureau of Mines declared in an addres.
ast night that there was no danger of the world running
jut of oil overnight but admitted that there must be con
iderable economy practiced. The supply is adequate fo.
J1 uses for which no substitute exists. He predicted tha
ji a couple of generations new resources will be found tc
supersede petroleum. •
The oil pordcution of the country last year reached
four hundred and forty three million and a half barrels
The consumption reached the unprecedented total of five
hundred and thirty-one million barrels despite the increa*
d production. The end of the year showed a net increa,
n petroleum stock of ten million
JAP POPULATION OF HAWAH IS LARGE
WASHINGTON, Jam 28—The Japanese populatio
f Hawaii is one hundred and nine thousand two hundre
nd seventy four out of a total population of the tenitor
? two hundred and fifty-five thousand nine hundred anc
_ -dve representing an increase in a decade of thirty-thrr.
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1 CHICAGO J»n 28—Ten Dersnns> were, burned to deet1.
* fiv® seHaiwlv jnbirwd in * fire which destroyed
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Many Women and Children
Go Down With Wreckage
MANILA, PHILIPPINE, ISLANDS, JAN. 28—A furi
ous storm off the mouth of the Agno river yesterday,
resulted in the wrecking of many ships. The wind, which
reached the magnitude of a gale, came without warning,
lashing the waves until they reached huge proportions.
The coastwise schooner Felicidad, carrying many pas
sengers was caught in the path of the gale and blown
ashre. Thirty-six women and children are reported
drowned and many more are suffering from injuries caus
ed by the wreckage. Another message states that a
launch carrying twelve Philippinos was driven ashore on
the island of Casigutan, southeast of Manila. The launch
was a total wreck and the passengers and crew all report
ed drownen.
• Women with babies in their arms leaped overboard
mly to perish by being dashed upon the beach or by
Irowning in the heavy seas. "Leap or drown," the cap.
tain of the wrecked schooner ordered. An inquiry has
oeen drdered regarding the conduct of the Captain, who
was among those saved.
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TOKIO, Jan. 28—The Japanese newspapers today say
chat Japan will make a strong protest against the construe
-n wan American capital of the large wireless station at
jhanghai with brancues tnrougnout china. They further
tate that the using of American capital would interfere
/ith the concessions which have been granted to Japan
or the building of a wireless station in Interior China.
AMENDMENT TO TREATY
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 28->-An amendment to the ex*
iting commercial treaty between the United States and
.apen which will grant to tne Japanese who are lawfully
.1 this country equal rights with the citizens of other coun
ieg with the exception of granting -them citizenship
.'his amendment is a preliminary to the agreement be
tween the ambassadors according to whatever the specifi
ations may be. .
NEW COACH FOR UNIVERSITY
SEATTLE, Jan. 28—Enoch Bradshaw, former foot
all star under coach Dobie and for several years coach of
\e unbeaten Everett High School football team has been
elected as University of Washington foot ball coach for
. ’.ree years with a yearly salary of $4500.
LABOR PARTYWARNS
LONDON, Jan. 28— At a national conference of the
T-abor .Party held yesterday the Union Congress decided
"hat unless the government accents their* proposal and >
^adjusts the labor unemnlo^ent situation, thy w®
&dlmtn“atThe *#»OM*
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