Wilson Discusses War Policy with Senate Leaders
President Wilson met with Senator Stone at the Capitol to review foreign affairs and the entente reply to central powers. Senate leaders planned to gauge public sentiment with resolutions affirming the president’s note as reflecting U S opinion, while clarifying neutral cooperation remained non-binding.
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Europe
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Foreign Relations Committee
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State Department
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United State
Four million for retired minors hearing today
Four million dollars reportedly earmarked for retired minors as a railroad hearing opens today. The article notes ongoing inquiries and asks readers to reply to a Wilcon notice while mentioning related legal and civic proceedings in Butte.
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Wilcon
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Eure
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Horsanepes
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Teapot
Guns by thousands herald German war production in 1917
Wireless dispatch reports Germany mobilizes thousands of skilled workers into Krupp and other depots to churn out artillery and ammunition as the universal labor service expands. The piece notes a shift of Allied focus toward Verdon and a broader Somme-scale artillery battle in 1917 with strengthened reserves and looming privations at home.
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Associated Press
Sayville
Germany
von Ludendorf
Universal Labor Service
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Somme
Iines
Krupp
Veron
Meuse
American engineers reach Gothenburg after deserting Romanian oil fields
Seventy five American engineers escaping German invasion have landed in Gothenburg en route home. They left the oil fields at the last moment amid casualties as the rear car was hit by artillery fire. In Minnesota, a general lumberjack strike gains momentum with 700 men walking out near Bemidji and more expected to join soon.
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Gothenburg
Morning Post
Stockholm
Butte Couple Witness Murder in San Francisco
In San Francisco a Butte party witnessed a deadly assault after leaving a cafe to greet the new year. Spokane salesman L J R Buckley died from injuries. Portland resident Edward Lafferty was hurt but survived. Suspect Harry Maguire was identified by witnesses and arrested after a citywide chase. The Buckley party included Mr and Mrs Guy Starrett of San Francisco and Mr and Mrs Starrett, linked to a local coffee firm. The Starretts reside at 731 West Broadway.
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J. R. Buckley
Spokane
Buckley
Edward Lafferty
Portland
Ore
Lafferty
Guy St. Staggett
Butte
Mont
Mra. Starrett
West Broadway
Starrett
Murder Trial Reveals Cottage Fire Night Of Death
Spee N H Jan 1 Mrs Florence A Small was murdered in her Small cottage as it burned. Frederick Small, accused of killing his wife and two men, heard from campers that lights were off the night of the crime. Dr Irving W Hobson testified Small commented on the body, while Mrs Small died from strangulation by a noose after being shot and beaten.
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Heaverhead
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Higgins
Higkins
Per Capita Cap on Camp Dem Contribs Unveiled
Washington January 1 a revised corrupt practices bill sets national committee contributions at 1 percent per capita of the U S population. The limit would cap total presidential campaign contributions around 1 5 million dollars with individuals limited to five thousand dollars and corporate gifts banned.
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Campaten
United States
Senate
Moscow closes to refugees says overseas news agency
Berlin reports that Moscow's military commander has barred refugees from entering the city. The Overseas News Agency notes crowds from Romania, Odessa, and southern Russia, including Rusmanian refugees, and states that future refugee shipments will go to Siberia.
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Odessa
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Siberia
Big Fight Over Railroad Law Begins in Congress
Washington, Jan 1. Hearings before the Senate Commerce Committee open as President Wilson urges legislation to supplement the Adamson Act and curb rail strikes. Brotherhoods, railroads, and the public are invited to testify on mediation, compulsory arbitration, and the right to strike amid disputes. Senator Underwood seeks ICC power to fix wages and working conditions.
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Wilso
Supreme Court
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Brotherhood
Underwood
Interstate Commerce Commission
Russians Seek Peace Amid War Weariness
Berlin reports quoted Russian writer Maxim Gorky saying Russians long for peace and blame for suffering on allies. He warned of growing revolutionary tendencies and warned England’s heavy aid could worsen humiliation while Russia sacrifices for friends.
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England
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Gork
Snd
Hundred believed drowned in Clermont Australia flood
A Reuters dispatch from Brisbane reports that about one hundred people are believed to have drowned in Clermont Queensland Australia after a cyclone and flood. Fifty bodies have been recovered as houses along the main street and low-lying areas were washed away by the cyclone and heavy rain.
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London
Clermont
Queensland
Australia
Reuter
Brisbane
Sueersland
Four Millions For Ministers Who Retire
New York reports the Protestant Episcopal church pension fund has raised 4 09 million of the 5 million goal. Bishop William Lawrence says pledges show the campaign, begun in 1918, will reach the full amount by March. The plan offers annuities for retired clergy, widows and orphans, with pensions based on salary and years of service, plus year by year parish contributions to sustain the system.
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New York
William Lawrence
Massachusetts
Lawrence
Arizona governor dispute erupts amid mandamus threats
G W P Hunt contests Thomas E Campbell for Arizona governorship. An armed deputy sheriff served Hunt with a notice of mandamus and a demand to surrender the office and papers. Campbell plans to identify as de facto governor before the legislature convenes. Ballot inspection continues as courts prepare further action.
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Ariz
G. W. P. Hunt
Ofernor
Arizona
Thomas E. Campbell
Hunt
Campbell
Supreme Court
Osborne
Friends of Governor
Democratic Governor Fends Off GOP Hopes In Tight Victory
The Democratic governor welcomed relief from Republican hopes as Teeqeuil C. Denes won the governorship. De Baca, hospitalized in Los Angeles, returned to Sacramento to take the oath, with Lindsey poised as acting governor if De Baca failed to be sworn.
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Teequiel C. Denes
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Whitman inaugurated for second term in New York
Albany January 1 Charles Seymour Whitman began a second term as New York governor in an unusually grand ceremony. The day featured a large crowd and elaborate military display as Whitman proposed increasing state pay for National Guard members who served on the Mexican border, offset by about two million dollars funded by taxpayers. In Ohio, Governor Willis urged an immediate probe of living costs and called for abolishing useless offices to cut inspections, saying the state is overofficered and overinspected.
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Committee On Foreign Relations
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Stone
Spain
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State Department
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N. Y
Charles Seymour Whitman
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National Guard
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Columbus
Jan
Eighty-second
Ohio General Assembly
Willis
Lawson Aims to Testify on Stock Market Manipulation
Thomas W Lawson of Boston arrived in Wash for testimony before congressional committees on stock market manipulation. He argues for a full inquiry into the insider workings and federal authorities should investigate. Lawson cites dramatic gains by traders and offers to provide testimony if invited, with plans to attend the session.
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Thomas W Lawson
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House Rules Committee
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