Carranza Warned by Bryan Over Oil Plant Seizures
Washington on January 15 reports the U S government warned General Venustiano Carranza of potential consequences if he proceeds with plans to confiscate foreign owned oil plants in Tampico. Secretary Bryan spoke with British ambassador Sir Cecil Spring Rice and oil company representatives, noting an embargo already enforced by Carranza officials on exports by a major English firm.
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Washington
United States
Venustiano Carranza
Tampico
Bryan
Cecil Spring-Pice
Carranza
British and Mexican oil conflict raises tensions near Tampico
The British ambassador, at Mr. Bryan’s urging, sent a telegram to the British consul in Vera Cruz to show General Carranza. The American government flags risk as Carranza’s decree threatens foreign oil wells and imposes heavy taxes, while Villa’s advance toward Tampico may shape the dispute and provoke further reactions.
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Carranza
Tampico
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Pablo Gonzales
Villa- Gutierrez
Canadians in heroic charge near Ypres
London reports a Canadian regiment at Dead Man's Alley in northeast France led a bayonet charge breaking German resistance. Mud hid a thin British line as the Canadians surged forward crying For Canada and Old England, taking trench after trench and pushing ground forward by a mile before German artillery halted them.
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Ypres
Daily Chronicle
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Canada
Old England
Nordica Letters Show Love for Husband in Tour Reminiscences
In New York on January 15 George W. Young released letters and telegrams he says were written by Mme. Nordica during her concert tour that ended in her death. The missives express affection for her husband and repeatedly remind him of their bond.
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New York
Mme
Lillian Nordica Young
George W. Young
Nordica
Walsh Plans Aid for B and M
Governor Walsh announced plans to send a message to the Legislature proposing legislation to allow a thorough reorganization of the Boston and Maine railroad. He offered no details but said recommendations would arise from cooperation with the road’s board of trustees under the federal Justice Department agreement.
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Fitchburg
Jan
Walsh
Boston & Maine
Board of Trustees
Federal Department of Justice
Governor Walsh Seeks Permissive Move for Rail System Reorg
The governor said his message would not mention receivership and rejected proposing a bill to the Legislature. He asked only for permissive legislation to empower Boston and Maine trustees to undertake a thorough reorganization of the system. He noted trustees lack power under normal conditions to proceed and spoke during a visit for the armory dedication in the city.
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Walsh
Boston & Maine Trustees
State Armory
Russian forces advance on Vistula north bank in Poland
Official dispatches report Russian gains along the north bank of the Vistula driving back German forces from Siepec and Skrawa fords near Thorn. Other fronts see French and Austrian actions with mixed outcomes as battles unfold across Galicia and northern France.
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Rawa
Dunajec
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Vienna
Rawka
Berlin
Russian push threatens Thorn fortress front in Poland
A Russian north Poland advance reaches the Vistula and Skrana rivers challenging Germany's eastern frontier. Grand Duke Nicholas directs rapid moves as Russian forces win two battles and close to 40 miles from Thorn, a major West Prussian stronghold. Continued on Page 7.
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Corner-stone laid for Wellesley dormitory building
The cornerstone of the new 250000 dollar central dormitory at Wellesley College was laid yesterday afternoon at 3 45 in the presence of a distinguished gathering. Attending were Bishop William Lawrence, the college trustees, alumnae, class representatives, the Christian and athletic associations, the Barn Swallows and the Student Government Association board.
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Frank M. North
Wellesley
William Lawrence
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Massachusetts
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Student Government Association
Wellesley College Cornerstone Laid In Memorial Building
A nation wide campaign for restoration funds raised 2 480 500 dollars surpassing the needed amount by nearly 51 000. The old cornerstone from College Hall was reused for the central dormitory in the new quadrangle. Mrs Frank Mason North secured a 250 000 dollar anonymous gift and passed the trowel to Miss Ellen Pendleton who spoke on honoring the unnamed donor. Pendleton returned the trowel to Mrs North who laid the mortar and placed the cornerstone bearing 1871 1915 and the Bible found in the old cornerstone was placed inside the cavity.
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Wellesley
New College Hall
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Ellen F. Pendleton
Wellesley College
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North
Sullivan Pictured A Grafter in Dominican Inquiry
James M. Sullivan the American minister to the Dominican republic was pictured at a inquiry led by Senator elect Phelan as having ties to interests that would guarantee profitable Dominican government contracts for money.
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New York
James M. Sullivan
Dominican Republic
Phelan
Attorney Testifies on Dominican Contract Offer in Smith Case
Bright Wilson testifies that C. D. Smith was told a guarantee could secure road contracts in Santo Domingo yielding 30 percent. The approaching offer was said to come from William C. Beers, an attorney linked to Samuel M. Jarvis interests and Banco Nacional.
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C. D. Smith
Memphis
Sullivan
Engineer fatally scalded by burst steam trap
James A. Merritt chief engineer at the Young Women's Christian Union building 40 Berkeley street was fatally scalded when a steam trap burst and sprayed boiling water. He died soon after at City Hospital after being taken there from the accident site.
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Gray Street
Young Women's Christian Union
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Malden Fireman To Be Given Hearing
Hoseman Herbert H. Noyes of the Malden fire department, suspended on charges of intoxication while on duty, will face a hearing before Commissioner Campbell next Monday night. The charges were pressed by Captain Stephenson of Hose 2.
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Malden Fire Department
Butler
Campbell
Noyes
Stephenson
Hose 2
Witness Says He Cannot Remember Promised Affair Details
Timothy F. Mahoney defense witness in a $50,000 breach of promise suit for Miss Elizabeth M. Ryan of New Haven against Henry K. Mansfield, Ferncroft Inn owner, admits memory gaps. Mahoney, Mansfield's former chauffeur, testified he could not recall taking Miss Ryan and Guy Morrill to Boston or to the Hotel Brewster.
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Henry K. Mansfield
Ferncroft
New York
Timothy F. Mahoney
New Haven
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Suffolk Superior Court
Manfield
Michael L. Sullivan
Mr. Mahoney
Peabody
Mansfield
Sullivan
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Guy Morrill
Boston
Brewster
Court session questions Mahoney on witness timeline
Attorney Sullivan peppered Mahoney with rapid questions when the court opened asking whether he had seen any attorney between 4 p.m. Thursday while on the witness stand and 10 a.m. yesterday.
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Sullivan
Mahoney
Earthquake Threatens Italy as Death Toll Grows
Reports from Como and Chiasso say Alpine avalanches followed the quake with snow depths high. Italian troops aid rescue operations near Aosta and Mount Rosa after 27 soldiers were buried. fears mount that deaths may reach 30 000 with many more injured.
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Rome
Daily Astronomical Note and Notable Anniversaries
Rises 7 10, sets 4 38. Moon new Jan 15, 61st quarter Jan 28, full Jan 30. 16th day of year, 26th of winter. Evening stars Jupiter and Saturn, morning Venus and Mars. Lights: auto at 5 08, other at 5 38. Admiral Sigsbee born 1845. Sir John Moore died 1809, linked to the poem Not a Drum Was Heard.
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Saturn
Venus
Mars
Charles D. Sigsbee
Maine
Havana
John Moore
Fair Weekend Forecast for New England and Boston Area
Forecast for Southern New England calls for fair Saturday with Sunday turning cloudy and colder. Interior regions to see increasing unsettled conditions Sunday. Northern New England also fair Saturday with colder temperatures. Sunday remains fair. Strong north to east winds expected in exposed coastal areas.
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Washington
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