Peace Note Debate Opens As Wilson Seeks Allied Reply
The entente reply to the central powers peace proposal was cabled for Germany and other belligerents while President Wilson awaits an answer. Senate debate centers on Hitchcock's resolution approving the note, with Republicans pushing cautious review in foreign relations.
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Congress
Washington
Entente
Central Powers
State Department
Germany
United States
Sharp
Paris
Senate
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
Hitchcock
Lodge
Gallinger
Borah
Lena Hitchcock
Rival claimants await Arizona supreme court ruling
Phoenix January 2 Gov G W P Hunt refuses to surrender to Governor elect Thomas E Campbell as Campbell seeks a writ of mandamus to take office. Court decision due Thursday on the contested transfer amid ballot inspection claims and ongoing political maneuvering. Meanwhile Campbell and Hunt vie for control of the governor's papers and staff as officials acknowledge Campbell. The ballot contest resumes with Hunt inspectors noting 11 clerical errors. Campbell inspectors dispute material changes. Hunt claims to lead as ballot inspection continues. In a separate note, Winthrop M Daniels faces Senate delay as he seeks renewal on the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Thomas E. Campbell
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Hunt
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Lumber Camps Raided by I W W Agitators
Gov. Burnquist plans a full inquiry after hearing lumber interests in northern Minnesota over reports of I W W activity. Camps are said to be raided by heavily armed gangs driving out workers. a circular from Lumber Workers' Organization outlines wage, hours, and living conditions demands, threatening action if unmet.
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Jan
J. A. A. Burnquist
Minnesota
Industrial Workers of the World
Tron
Burnquist
Gacek
Government seeks new revenue through higher tariffs
Washington reports administration leaders in congress study extending tariff duties beyond coffee rubber and wool and raising sugar tariffs to cover a likely deficit. Treasury estimates suggest max five percent on four commodities would yield 45 to 50 million dollars annually, with total taxation needs around 195 million. President Wilson will defer to the Ways and Means Committee to draft a revenue bill from these findings aims.
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Congress
Ways and Ricans Committee
Treasury Department
McAdoo
Wilson
Ways and Means Committee
Rasputin Murder Report Dominates London Papers
London reports declare the Russian monk Rasputin murdered with high ranking nobles implicated. Accounts describe a car ride from a Korokhovaya street residence to the Yussupoff palace and a body found submerged in the Neva after divers explored the ice.
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Petrograd
Gregory Rasputin
Nicholas
Rasputin
Russia
Duma
Korokhovaya Street
Yussupoff
Prince Yussupoff
Captain Wolvin Seriously Ill in New York
Duluth Minnesota January 2 Captain A B Wolvin mining man and capitalist of Duluth is seriously ill in New York according to telegraphic motion received here today Captain Wolvin was promoter of the Butte and Superior property and is now connected with a number of mines in the Butte district.
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Duluth
Minn
A. B. Wolvin
New York
Butte & Superior
Butte
Destructive Fire Hits Valdez Alaska Town
Fire at 2 45 a m destroyed nearly all Valdez Alaska business district. Simultaneous blazes burned multiple buildings while residents faced shortages as supplies were sent by steamer Spokane and other vessels. Valdez population fell from the 1898 estimate of eight hundred to about sixty as gold rush hopes faded.
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Valdez
Aika
Samuel Est
Core Dowa
Spokane
Valdes
Port Valdez
Princess Wiliam Sound
Tanana
Valdex
Fairbanks
Rush of entrymen in Lewiston after land act passage
Lewiston Idaho January 2 reports a rush of entrymen at the United States land office following Congress approval of the rock raisers 640 acre homestead act. Officials say entries will pause while classifications are adopted. The act covers land not suited to agriculture or timber value with an estimated 100000 acres in the Lewiston district likely to be entered this year.
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Lewiston
Idaho
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United States Land Office
Tt Tw
Lewiston Land
Omctais
Henry Refuses Mirage Chase in House Rules Row
In Washington two talks between Thomas Lawson and Representative Henry, chair of the House Rules Committee, end with Henry saying the BI cannot provide further information and the matter should be dropped. Lawson claims no investigation, cites leak makers, and says he is leaving Washington with no action pending.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Representative Henry
House Rules Committee
Henry
Dei Informatie
Mr Lawson
M Lawson
State Department
Wall Street
Lawson
First Woman Granted Floor Privilege in Senate
Miss Jessie La Simpson of St. Louis becomes the first woman to serve as secretary on a Senate committee and gain floor access. She was appointed to the committee by Senator Stone, marking a historic step for female participation in Senate proceedings.
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Washington
Jan
Jessie la Simpson
St. Louis
Stone
Miss Simpson
Federal Monopoly of Radio Is Urged
Washington January 2 Secretary Daniels urged a federal monopoly of radio communication for national safety. In a letter to Senate and House committees he called for purchase of all stations used for commercial purposes and stronger restrictions on alien operators aboard American ships to serve only in emergencies.
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Daniels
Commerce and Marine Committees
T Fenate
House
Navy Department
Emere Gencles
Commission to Joint Session Abandons Plans Hears Message
The commission to a joint session abandons its planned actions and receives a message regarding Carpanza's attitude. Officials discuss next steps as the session closes with no formal approval of the proposed plan.
Withdrawal of punitive expedition within forty days after approval of agreement
Washington reports indicate Mexican American talks may abandon the commission after Carranza refused to ratify the withdrawal protocol. Ambassador designate Arredondo heads to discuss relations, while Pershing’s expedition withdrawal rumors gain new momentum without White House confirmation.
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Fletcher
Mexico City
Pershing
Mexican Joint Commission
Carranza
Ean
Mexico
Carranga
Commissr 9
Henry i
Moat
Press
Wilson
Wasthir
Lansing
White House
State Department
Haker
Governor Stewart Delivers 30 Minute State Message in Helena
Special Dispatch from Helena reports Governor Stewart read his message before the Joint Assembly as two new women members join the Montana legislature. McDowell praised voters with the vote and urged active public involvement while the brief session handled routine matters and adjourned until tomorrow afternoon.
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McDowell
Standard
Helena
Stewart
Joint Assembly
Montana
Jeotia Geamaras
Ronald Higgins
W. J. McMahon
Ormal
O'Connor
Senate
House
Edwards
Rosebud County
Fourteenth Assembly
Delgek
In Today's Standard Governor in Deadlock Stalemate
Fragmented clippings report state legislature stalemate with Governor Stewarts message and calls for revenue. Mentions Buckley inquest verdict, Dwyer bench, and various local notices. Reading hints at prohibition, health board changes, and manufacturing markets amid chaotic public notices.
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Germany
Sam
Arizona
Tom Lawson
LW. W
Buckley
Dwyer
Bandit
Anaconda
Baltorialire Fitzsimmons
Butte
T Baris-Daly
McCarty
John ‘Rite
Georgenas
Helena Legislature Receives Help Offer for Session
Helena January 2 The lone incident of the day was a telegram from W J Walsh of Butte offering to supply all needed help and materials for the session with 40 percent of the cost as compensation The offer was referred to the committee on employes Speaker O Connor named Flannigan Searles and Ashby to serve on the committee The senate met briefly went into joint session and adjourned Senator J B Deer Lodge drew attention with a bouquet from admirers in his hometown and his courtesy was noted with no controversy.
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Standard
Helena
W. J. Walsh
Butte
Blake
Deer Ledge
Committee On
Dea
O'Connor
Flannigan
Silver Bow
Searles
Mineral
Ashby
Lewis and Clark
Senate
J.B
Deer Lodge
France Plans Land Restoration After War
Washington reports outline France's postwar reconstruction plan for Northern France. A cabinet committee proposes rapid return of expelled residents, reestablishment of health services, security measures for damaged property and unexploded shells, portable houses for northern provinces, and funding for agricultural and industrial revival under the commerce ministry. A central labor bureau in Paris will assess labor needs and supplies.
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