Britain Presses Economic War Aims In War’s Final Phase
London debates in the house of commons unite on using maximum economic pressure against Germany after peace. Walter Runciman urges crippling Germany’s finance and trade while building alliance strength, warns of food shortages and blockades impacting both sides. Discussion includes dominion cooperation and free trade within empire.
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Austrian advances and Berane evacuation admitted by Montenegrin consulate
Paris reports Austria making gains on all fronts and Montenegrin forces evacuating Berane and Kouk Ahtatz, as officially stated by the Montenegrin consulate late tonight.
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Battle areas are extended in today’s Standard
In the issue the story outlines extended battle areas and a looming war after peace. It notes Walsh delaying nominations and references the oldest day in Butte. Eleven deaths from wood alcohol, and a tenth item about the pure food law. A damning claim about pushing a wife over. Includes sport news and commentary, ministers outline convention, extreme northern weather, and a obituary note of Grandma Smith. Anaconda and Dillon items touch on legal enforcement.
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Price Charged Wives Murder Told by State Witness
Minneapolis report details Charles Etchison testifying that Frederice Price murdered his third wife Mary Fridley Price on Nov 2, 1914, by pushing her from a cliff near East River Road. Etchison described Price disabling the evidence, throwing the dog after, and paying silence. He said he later confessed, haunted by the crime, and that the court crowd was largely female. He did not finish testimony, to resume tomorrow.
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Widow of Dr Mohr on trial with two Negroes in murder case
Providence Jan 10 The jury finished hearing the case of Mia Elizabeth Mohr and two defendants Cecil V Brown and Henry Spellman charged with the murder of Dr Franklin Stohr a respected physician of the city and Newport The two men allegedly confessed to shooting the doctor and wounding his secretary Emily Burger but later recanted Their codefendant Mia Mohr remains at liberty on bail and the trial will move to Barrington where the shooting occurred tests the theory of an arranged plan involving chauffeur George W Heals and an alleged prearranged attack
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Hearst Man Killed by Mexican Troops in Villa Zone
Hearst ranch bookkeeper P. Keane at Babricora was killed by Mexican troops after being held prisoner for several weeks by General Villa. The report reached El Paso via late advice from Madera.
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Angelo Sarto Dies in Grazie Village Postmaster
Rome reports Angelo Sarto, the only brother of the late Pope Pius X, has died at age 88 after a long service as postmaster of the Grazie village. The obituary notes his lifelong dedication to local duties and his family ties to the papal lineage.
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Supreme Court Upholds Pure Food Law Misbranding Limits
The Supreme Court, in a Chicago drug case, invalidated 1908 misbranding scope and upheld the 1912 Sherley amendment targeting false curative claims in interstate medicine shipments. Justice Hughes ruled Congress may condemn fraudulent statements accompanying medicines, preserving federal authority against deceptive claims.
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Eleven Deaths from Wood Alcohol Linked to Trader Takano
Seattle reports Takano proprietor of a Japanese drug store and hotel in the lodging house district was arrested for selling unlabeled wood alcohol marked poison. Investigators tie at least three deaths to his sales, with manslaughter charges planned by Prosecuting Attorney Lunding. A separate agent known as Tom Shannon, who died last night, allegedly assisted Fakano in distributing alcohol to drinkers. Police note eleven deaths from the poison since Prohibition began on January 1, including victims in the lodging house and city hospital cases, with one lodger among the dead.
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Raib
Progressives May Hold Convention On Same Day As Republicans
Chicago dispatch notes progressives may fix their national convention for June 7, the same date as the Republicans. Rumors say progressives have hotel room options in Chicago and held meetings in rooms tied to the party’s origins. A Chicago Evening Standard editorial on the Germany United States submarine dispute criticizes Britain’s role and implies shifting alliances in wartime profits.
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Little Hope For Huerta In Critical Condition
In Vaso Texas tonight General Victoriano Huerta showed little recovery progress as his physician Dr M P Schuster reported the patient was gradually losing strength and that his illness had reached a critical stage in a flagging health update from the hospital.
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Bulger Found Sane by Jury in Denver Case
Denver January 10 3 A jury in district court declared James Bulger sane after a procedural mix up this week the verdict means Bulger faces execution the week of February 27 Bulger was convicted of the killing during a quarrel with hotel guests and affiliated with a Mexican incident while acting under the name Colonel Bulger
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Universal military service debated before House panel
New York Jan 10 universal military service in some form was discussed before the House military committee. General Scott testified the U S would need an army of nearly two million in war and that 4 000 000 men aged 18 to 21 exist with 700 000 turning 18 annually.
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Goodwins Battle Areas Case Delayed by Senator Walsh Request
In Champagn region of Pram Montenegro and Astatic Ters Kry heavy pointing, Senator Walsh requests delay extending the case held up in Goodwins battle areas.
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Nomination of Goodwin for postmaster held up in senate
Reported in Washington that Phil C. Goodwin's nomination as postmaster at Butte is stalled by Senator Walsh awaiting further talks with the postmaster general. District Attorney Wheeler leads opposition, while Walsh maintains neutrality or possible future opposition, delaying action. Army and war reports intermingle with the political delay as Parliament news notes broader European fighting developments.
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Rioting in Youngstown tied to financial scheme
East Youngstown tense as Grand Jury begins probe into strike and rioting at Youngstown Sheet and Tube. Plant resumes operation with workers reporting for duty. A. F. of L. organizer Flynn claims the unrest was a financial plot to depress stock and aid a steel merger. Washington hosts Women’s Peace Party plans mass protests on Washington’s Birthday against war prep.
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Enormous Losses Told In Bessarabia War News
London reports heavy fighting beyond the Russian front with large Austro Hungarian forces collapsing under demoralization. Hungarian sources estimate combined losses in the Bessarabian clashes exceed 175, a figure reflecting a brutal war in the Saloniki region where air raids and aerial combats persist.
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Butte Records New Cold Minimum In 24 Hours
Bitter cold swept Montana with Butte posting a new record low for the period ending last night as temperatures fell to 22 below and 14 below in town. Government readings climbed to 30 above earlier but dropped to colder values as snow flurries and biting winds created widespread hardships.
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