Admiral Dewey Dies at 79 A Hero of Manila Bay
Washington reports Admiral George Dewey, famed for the Manila Bay battle, died at his home in the capital at 5 56 p m Tuesday in his eightieth year. The nation pays tribute as ships fly flags at half mast and honors pour in for the hero who led American naval forces to victory in 1898.
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Washington, D. C
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
George Dewey
General Board
Dewey
Admiral Montojo
United States
Congress
Vermont
Montpelier
West Point
Annapolis
Olympia
Navy
States
Mississippi
Farragut
New Orleans
Port Hud Son
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Ferguson inaugurated for second Texas term
Governor James E. Ferguson was inaugurated in Austin for his second term with his hand on the historic Bible. Chief Justice Nelson Phillips administered the oath at a joint session. Lieutenant Governor W. P. Hobby also began a second term. The inaugural ball followed the day’s ceremonies.
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Austin
Texas
Sam Houston
James E. Ferguson
Execu
Ferguson
Funeral for Admiral Dewey to be held Saturday
Washington Jan 17 funeral services for Admiral Dewey will be held Saturday likely at the National Capitol. American ships worldwide will fire salutes and the admiral will be buried with full naval and army honors.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
National Capitol
Peace talks in Berlin show stalled negotiations
Berlin reports that public opinion in Germany has crystallized around a largely en porte de paix stance. Peace proposals are virtually eliminated except for a few Socialists and negotiations seem impossible.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Recall of United States Troops in Mexico Likely Soon
General Funston reports expeditionary forces in excellent condition after inspecting El Valle and nearby posts. He will return to Colon Dublan and officers expect a recall in a very short time with unconfirmed reports that withdrawal could start at once.
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Mexico
Funston
el Valle
Colona Dublan
Two American Cowboys Kill Six Mexican Rustlers
Nogales Arizona January 17 Two cowboys range cattle thirty miles west of town were fired upon by six Mexican rustlers trying to take over the herd. The cowboys shot and killed all six attackers before a Utah cavalry troop could reach the scene. The cowboys expect no further trouble beyond possible resistance in large numbers.
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Nogales
Ariz
Here
Sheriff's Office
Pershing Troops to Withdraw from Old Mexico
Mexican capital reacts with joy as American commissioners recommend withdrawing General Pershing from his current posts in Old Mexico. The plan calls for General Murgia to replace Pershing troops with Carranza forces and to deter raids toward the U S border, aiming to prevent further American interference.
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Mexico City
Pershing
Old Mexico
Mexico
General Murgia
General Pershing
Carranza
Villa
Noted Killer Thaw in Doubtful Recovery in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on January 17 the attending family physician said Harry K. Thaw shows both poor mental and physical condition with little chance of recovery. The Stanford White slayer, long in the public eye, had previously attempted suicide in a Philadelphia hotel after an assault.
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Philadelphia
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Madi
Square Garden
English underbidding US munitions firms shocks bids for shells
Hadfields Limited, an English munitions maker, underbid American factories on the opening of bids for 14 and 16 inch shells. The $2 million contract drew bids from nearly all US munitions plants as England faced wartime shell surpluses and touted efficiency.
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Washington
Hadfields, Limited
United States
England
Justice Court Admits Stafford Guilty To Drunkenness
cg Hal Stafford, described as a hegro, pleaded guilty in Justice Gainer's court to drunkenness. He was fined and the costs assessed, which he paid.
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Hal Stafford
Justice Gainer’s Court
Stafford
Switzerland Calls Troops to Defend Neutrality
In Berne on January 16, the Swiss federal council ordered a call for the second division and parts of the fourth and fifth divisions for January 24. The move signals firm action to preserve neutrality and hints at potential moves by both central and allied powers with spring near.
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Switzerland
Associated Press
Berne
Federal Council of Switzerland
Europe
Admiral Dewey Nearing Death in Washington Home
In Washington on January 16, physicians at Admiral Dewey's bedside reported little hope for recovery. The Manila Bay hero remains gravely ill as experts warn death may come at any time despite his renowned vitality.
County Court Adjourns After Setting Cases For Term
County court spent the afternoon setting cases and adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9. Pleas of guilty entered: Jim Cook theft fined $1 and one hour jail. Fred Robinson gaming fined $45.65. Chaney Cook theft case dismissed by county attorney.
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Jim Cook
Fred Robinson
Justice Court
Chaney Cook
Ecounty
Faith and self cleansing in Robert BE Speer
A brief note on the idea that nothing is impossible when one cleanses personal life and empowers will through faith in Robert BE Speer. It emphasizes inner reform and creative power of belief attributed to Speer.
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Robert BE. Speer
German Raider Sinks Eight Ships In South Atlantic Raid
London reports eight ships sunk by a German submarine raider in the South Atlantic. Two British boats were captured with unknown whereabouts. two French freighters also lost. Names given include Dramatist, Radnor, Shire, Ineh, Netherby pals, Mount Lemte, King George, and Georgia. The captured vessels Theodore and Yarrowdale are listed with unknown fate.
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Associated Press
London
British Admiralty
South Atlantic
Lloyd's
Radnor
Shire
Ineh
Netherbypals
Mountelemte
King George
Georgia
Stollaire
Asnieres
Theodore
Yarrowdale
Fierce Fighting on Faster Front Reported in Rumania
London reports heavy Russian counterattacks piercing German eastern lines in the Moldavian mountains. Berlin concedes some penetration but says German reserves repelled the Russians. Along the Zereth river Russian counterattacks showed headway then were repulsed as Russo Romanian defense holds, with no decisive gains.
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London
Fleavy
Berlin
Zereth River
Rumania
lWnes
Hope Held For Lost Army Aviators Believed Seen
Hope for Colonel Bishop and Lieutenant Robertson of the U S Army aviators missing in Sonora Mexico was renewed today after Yuma reports that cowboys may have seen the men. The sighting prompted further search and optimism for a rescue.
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Associated Press
Calexico
Cal
Bishop
Robertson
Sonora
Mexico
Yuma
Subpoenaes Are Issued Against Major New York Bankers
A Washington probe into the leak widens as lawmakers subpoena J P Morgan Henry Davidson Frank Van derlip Arthur Lipper and Sol Wexler among others. Thomas W Lawson testifies alleging connections between Henry Tu multy and McAdoo while denying knowledge of the leak.
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Associated Press
Washington
Thomas W. Lawson
Henry
McAdoo
Tumulty
Paul Warburg
Federal Reserve Board
Lawson
Representative Harrison
Rules Committee
J. P. Morgan
Henry Davidson
Frank Vanderlip
Arthur Lipper
Sol Wexler
Ruth Visconti
W. W. Price
Lansing
Barney Baruch
Bernstorff
Baruch
New York
Archibald White
Warburg Anxious to Testify Before House Panel
Washington on January 16 Paul Warburg said he knew about a leak and was eager to testify before the house committee in the ongoing inquiry.
Leak Hearing Committee to Employ Atto rney
The leak investigation hearing was postponed to tomorrow to allow the committee to seek authority from the House to hire counsel. Thomas W. Lawson and Mrs. Ruth Visconti awaited testimony as the panel gained a thirty day extension and expected J. P. Morgan to testify.
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Atty
Washington, D. C
House
Thomas W. Lawson
Ruth Visconti
J.P. ‘Morgan
Russians Gain in Big Drive on Danube
London reports from the Danube district say a Russian offensive has begun with the recapture of Vaden and heavy action at the Danube end of the Mine. The movement appears to be along the entire Romanian front with apparent Russian advance.
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Danube
Associated Press
London
Petrogreé
Vaden
Greece Accepts Entente Ultimatum Says Dispatches
London dispatches report that Greece has accepted the entente ultimatum with decisive acceptance to be confirmed at today’s meeting, signaling a rapid conclusion to the diplomatic exchange.
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London
Greece
Foi
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