Spanell Tells Court He Shot After Car Fight in Texas
In Angelo Texas Harry J Spanell Alpine testified he shot to kill during a car fight after accused Butler paid unwanted attention to his wife Crystal Spanell and Butler. Spanell described a struggle over a pistol and a fatal shot that killed Mrs Spanell and Lt Col Malcolm C Butler. He sobbed as he prayed to tell it as it is and recalled the sequence from the hotel room to the automobile and the ensuing confrontation.
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Angelo
Texas
Harry J. Spanell
Alpine
Crystal Holland Spanell
Malcolm C. Butler
Colonel Butler
Crystal
Spanell
Butler
Holland Hotel
Pointblank
Ars Spanell
Mexican Constitution Provokes U S Tensions in Queretaro
Washington reports that the Mexican de facto government faces possible diplomatic strain as Secretary Lansing objects to radical changes in the new constitution. Protests cite provisions limiting foreign property rights and new exemptions from taxation, with stricter expulsion rules aimed at foreigners.
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Washington
United States
Lansing
Carranza
Constitutional Congress
Queretaro
Foreign ‘Office
Mexico City
State Department
Mexico
Republic
Thaw Condition Cloudy After Hospital Recovery
Philadelphia January 25 Harry K Thaw remains in a hospital recovering from self inflicted wounds. Doctor Wanamaker with Dr Elwood Kirby and the patient’s physician report his mental state as still cloudy and unlikely to clear soon. Thaw’s pallor signals blood loss from the throat lashing in a West Philadelphia rooming house while bench warrant actions loom after his indictment for kidnaping and assault in York.
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Philadelphia
Harry _K.Thaw
John Wanamaker Til
Elwood Kirby
Thaw
Wanamaker
Tha
I York
Frederick Gumper
Kansas City
Electrify Milwaukee 200 More Miles Re ported
Directors of the Chicago Milwaukee and Saint Paul railway authorized electrification of about 200 miles on the Puget Sound division from Othello Washington to the Pacific coast It was also reported the company was considering issuing 25000000 in new general and refunding mortgage bonds at 4 percent interest Details of the issue were not yet set but a financing announcement was expected soon
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New York
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Puget Sound
Othello
Washington
Pacific Coast
Toad
British Requisition Powers Extend to Foreign Securities
The realm act permits requisition of foreign securities to bolster Britain’s finances and may force holders to report to the treasury. The measure excludes securities owned by non residents, and mirrors voluntary mobilization terms despite the added income tax.
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Ury
Realm
Great Britain
Treasury
United Kingdom
Montana cavalry to leave Texas border for home
San Antonio Texas Jan 26 Troop A Montana cavalry will leave the Texas border for home Feb 4 Major General Funston southern department announced the departure dates for the first group of national guardsmen ordered mustered out of federal service. Other units in the south were not yet announced.
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San Antonio
Texas
Montana Cavalry
Funston
Southern Department
Dakota
Mississppi Dreadnought Launch Acknowledged by Secretary Daniels
The battleship Mississippi was successfully launched today before Secretary Daniels and other dignitaries, witnessed by over 16,000 spectators. The event highlighted a milestone in naval power with a large public turnout.
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Mississippi
Secretary Daniels
Root Ads War Readiness In Wilson Peace Talk Debate
Elihu Root challenged Wilsons peace plan saying there is no exit from war without preparation and urged universal military service as defense. He condemned Germanys liberty of national evolution and praised unity of duty behind any peace. The Security Leagues congress heard him with others endorsing universal military service.
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Wilson
Senate
Elihu Root
Germany
Root
National Security” League
Congress of
Serbia
Belgium
Secretary of State
Mr. Wilson
League of Nations
Syria
Alton B. Parker
New York
Senator Sutherland
Utah
S$. Stanwood Menken
The
Security League
Lawrence F. Abbott
William Cummings Story
William Roscoe Thayer
Henry L. Stimson
George von L. Meyer
Navy
Bradley A
House Favors His Citizenship In Montana Controversy
Helena report details a federal style fight as RymannVote No. 1 clears to env legislation. A Republican caucus at Placer hotel exposes a secreted reporter and sparks motions to bar press access. The house seeks to exclude the Independent from the senate, while a separate protest opposes a 6 percent tax on mine proceeds, arguing it would cripple Montana mining. Names include W A Clark James G Walker HoT Bennett George E Cohn Harry Hall Karl Elling M M Duncan J H Pankey. Continued on page 4.
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Senate
House
Virginia City Mining Associates
Aft
Helena
Rymann
Ank
Congress
George Washington Taylor
Sing On
China
Montana
Singh
Commonwealth
Hon- Cat
Suvate
Tad
Fara
Sees
Baxter
Repubicans
McMahon
O'Connor
Belden
Charles Anderson
Feritus
W. A. Clark
James G. Walker
Hot Bennett
George E. Cohn
Harry Hall
Karl Elling
M. M.duncan
J H. Pankey
J. Albright
C.H. Buford
Attack on President's League for Peace Outline Debates Begin
Washington January 28 Groundwork for attacking President Wilsons proposal for a United States joint league for peace was laid with a Borah resolution reaffirming the no entangling alliances doctrine. Democrats and Republicans anticipate the measure will be referred to the foreign relations committee. The resolution cites Washington and Jefferson and argues a league would round out American policy to secure national institutions.
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Washington
Jefferson
Senate
Wilson
United States Joint League For Peace
Borah
Cummins Reso
Foreign Relatons
Cummins
Foreign Relations Committee Democrate
Democrate
League For Peace
Adamson Law Changes Agreed Upon By Senators
Washington January 28 after weeks of consideration the senate ratification commerce committee agreed on the railroad legislation to supplement the Adamson law. A further meeting is scheduled and Chairman Newland expects to introduce it this week and push it through the senate next week. The measure would criminalize a railroad employee quitting work to strike or interfere with operation and impose penalties for six months. Picketing by strikers and those resisting the new provision are addressed, with anti trust mentions of Clayton and labor organizations filtered through the rewritten bill.
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Washington
Senate Ratate Commerce Committee
New” Tandy
Senate
Rail- Fuad
Wiolenc
Newland
Sata Ft
Anti-Trust
Inquiry into Wilson peace note leak resumes Monday
New York January 25 The inquiry into the alleged leak of President Wilson's peace note formation will be resumed Monday morning. Representative Hubert J Henry, chairman of the House Rules Committee, said telegraphs have been sent for committee members to return to Washington. He promised abundant data and said the committee would have everything it wants in less than five days.
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W York
Wilson
Hubert J. Henry
House Rules Committee
Washington
Henry
New York Stock Exchange
Advertising Writers Launch New Civic Club in Butte
An Advertising Club of Butte is formed with 80 members, electing J H Reynolds as first president and John Brophy as vice president. The group adopts a constitution, sets a 30 day join window, and plans committees on membership, finances, publicity, education, program, and vigilance to guard against fake ads. The club aims to unite local advertisers to promote city welfare and protect merchants from unreliable media.
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Butte
Advertising Club of
Wilson
Pinson Hotel
Advertising Clubs
J. Ht. Reynolds
John Brophy
H. T. Basder
Guy Lewis
H. J. Lonsky
W. E. Weber
Garfield
J.H. Reynolds
OC Ouf
Hunger Strike Continues By Birth Control Advocate
New York Jan 25 Mrs Ethel Byrne refuses to eat as her 30 day sentence for spreading birth control propaganda continues on Blackwell Island Penitentiary. Attorney failed to win release on a certificate of reasonable doubt. Doctor Irma Howard reports somewhat weakened condition but vital signs largely normal. Public figures discuss potential pardons and repeal of the law under which Byrne was convicted.
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New York
Ethel Byrne
City
Blackwell's Island
Irma Howard
Whitman
Byrne
Airs
Brite
Lewis
Brooklyn
Hyrace
Margaret Sanger
Seonce
Sha”'Sanger
Saver
Sanger
Beefio
Tormey
Burne
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