German agents blamed for doubling shipyard security
New York January 21 definite information suggests German agents were ordered to paralyze freight moves and disrupt shipping. The U S government obtained copies of their instructions and ordered doubled guards at piers shipyards and terminals with intensified credential checks to hold and identify key figures. Orders from Washington via telegraph demanded prompt action.
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New York
United States
Washington
Two Die as Railroad Car Hits Street Car in Omaha
In Omaha on January 21 two people were killed and fifteen injured when a railroad car loaded with cinders broke from a switch and crashed into a street car full of passengers. The accident occurred early tonight, leaving several in critical condition and investigators examining the scene.
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Omaha
Carson Resigns Over Irish Question in War Cabinet
London report says Sir Edward Carson resigns as minister without portfolio in the war cabinet. Officials cite the Irish question as the reason, with the move presented as unrelated to other international issues.
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Carson
Ireland
London
Sir Edward Carson
Sir Edward
Tua
Wilson Denounces War Probes Terms Baker Efficient Leader
President Wilson defended the war department for its rapid and effective work and denounced congressional probes. He urged reorganization by legislation only after effective measures are in place. Senator Chamberlain defended his bills to create a war council and one man control, while cautioning the president’s opposition.
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Baker
Associated Prem
Washington
Congress
War Department
Congressional
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War Council
Senate
House
New York
Senate Military Committee
Prussian Debate Questions U.S. War Power
In the Prussian diet lower house Dr. Franz Mehring questions Canada’s army size vs United States capacity. Finance Minister Herts admits uncertain claims about American forces. General von Stein says central powers are ready to meet America.
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Amsterdam
Franz Mehring
Canada
Europe
United States
Herts
von Stein
Budapest
America
McAdoo Favors Continued Rail Control After War End
Director General McAdoo told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee the government should keep operating the railroads for some time after peace and delay return to private ownership until new comprehensive laws govern them.
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Washington
McAdoo
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Woman Attacked by Negro in Dark Cheyenne Street
Cheyenne recalls a night of fear as Mrs. Richard Coombs, an employee of Cheyenne Wool & Hide, is assaulted by an unidentified Black man while walking home. A break in at 414 East Eighteenth Street yields a revolver, rings, and a diamond stud. Police pursue several suspects. burglar escapes with a weapon after a confrontation with C C Martin, Union Pacific shops foreman. An officer encounters a drunken acquaintance known as Slim at the scene.
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Jack A. Bristol
Cheyenne
Richard Coombs
Cheyenne Wool & Hide Company
QO. C. Martin
East Eighteenth Street
Union Pacific
Martin
Slim
Ilo
Bastille
Navy seeks immediate increase in flyers and strength
Secretary of the Navy Daniels urged Congress to double the navy’s authorized strength to 180000 and raise naval flyers from 50 to 10000. He cited mounting demands on crews and the need to commission more officers to direct ships. He also urged boosting apprentice seamen from 6000 to 24000.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
Congress
Wyoming Soldier Dead in France
General Pershing reported the death of Private Olaf Larsen a Wyoming soldier serving in France from tuberculosis cited by the Associated Press. Larsen's wife Martha M Larsen is listed as next of kin.
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Wyoming
France
Washington
Pershing
Olaf Larsen
Dan
Martha MM
Stone Attacks G O P Critics in Senate War Clash
In Washington on January 2 Senator Stone a veteran Democrat delivered a long prepared speech accusing Republicans of politicizing the war effort and labeling Theodore Roosevelt as the most seditious man of consequence in America The Senate galleries were crowded as Republicans replied with vigorous defense and interruptions marked a two hour session adjourned until Thursday Democrats Lewis Kirby and others joined the fray while many senators not on the floor worked with notes
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Senator Stone
Theodore Roosevelt
America
Missouri
Stone
Lodge
Penrose
New
Lewis
Kirby
Trotsky warned to accept Hun peace plan
Berlin dispatches report Lokai Anzeiger warning Trotsky to accept central powers demands at Brest Litovsk or peace talks will break off. Other texts note German chancellor Whertling to speak, and reports of assassinations and a Brest Litovsk peace basis announced by envoys.
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Associated
Spess
Copenhagen
Lokal Anzeiger
Berlin
Trotsky
Holshevit
Hrost-Litovsk
Zeitung Am Mittae
Count von Whertling
Reichstag
Holshevik Trope
Petrograd
Brest-Litovek
War Office
California Woman Denies Engagement to General Pershing
Miss Anita Patton of San Marino California denies reports she is engaged to Gen John Pershing commander of the American force in France The item appears in an early 20th century wire service style brief noting a sensational engagement rumor associated with General Pershing.
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Pares
Janu
Annie Patton
San Martin
Cal
General Pershing
Large Convoys Destroyed in Mediterranean Action
The report says three large streamers were sunk in the Mediterranean near a lighthouse during a convoy passage. One was an American freighter. Names of the ships are withheld. The attack occurred near a small Spanish village, awakening residents.
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Mediterranean
New York
Span
Germany Massing Troops in West Germany Reported
Paris dispatch reports Germany massing soldiers in West Germany for a possible offensive. Telegraphs describe large troop movements toward Limburg and Meuse area, with Belgian regions cited as bordered by advancing forces.
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Germany
West
Chinese Fire Wounds American Gunboat Crews in Hostile Action
Reports state the American gunboat Maenmackaty engaged by Chinese forces near Voohow on the Yamal-Toe- King strait yesterday. One seaman was killed and others were wounded. attackers believed to be southern revolutionaries.
Wilson asks for price fixing powers in wartime controls
President Wilson asks Congress for authority to fix prices on essential war goods including fowl and other provisions. The request aims to curb profiteering and ensure stable supply during the national emergency as lawmakers review the proposal.
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Wilson
Allies' Food Menaced by Baltimore Ship Fire
Baltimore harbor ships and piers at Locust Point faced a heavy blaze threatening Allied food supplies and nearby vessels. Firemen battled to keep flames from reaching the piers while water shortages hampered effort. Origin of the fire remained unknown as guards and crews acted to avert further damage to shipping and provisions.
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Baltimore
Jan
Wil Wh. Crooks Company, Inc
Locust Point
Ice Floes Sink Four Steamboats On Mississippi River
Flooding ice floes sweep down the Mississippi near Memphis causing four steamboats to sink as crews struggle to navigate the icy water. Reports say wreckage and damaged vessels are concentrated along the crested rip tide line with repairs and salvage efforts planned.
Toggenburg Asked to Form New Austrian Cabinet
Vienna dispatch reports Count von Toggenburg, interior minister, asked to organize a new ministry after the Austrian cabinet resignation. Unclear whether von Seydlers cabinet remains intact or new leadership will assume foreign affairs or other portfolios.
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Toggenburg
Associated Press
Smsterdam
Austehan
Vienna
Brenliner Morgen
Conmt von Togeenburg
Tas
Count Creernin
Irs
Dr. von Seydler
Count von Toggenbork
Interior
van Seyler
Dual Kingdom Demands Peace
Dispatches report a broad movement urging peace across regions with leaders claiming widespread support. Sporadic demonstrations and protests disrupted rail and underground services, while shops remained closed and streets crowded as authorities urged restraint.
Colorado Flyer Killed in Italy Aeroplane Collision
Fort Collins readers learn of Lieut. Geo Beach son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Beach of Fort Collins who was killed in an aeroplane collision during a practice flight in northern Italy on a Sunday morning. The War Department sent a telegram with the news.
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Colo
Geo
Thomas Beach
Fort Celtins
War Department
Ileutepant Beach
Yeal
Ely
Keet Kidnapers Given Long Terms in Missouri Case
In Marshfield Missouri on January 20 Taylor Adams and his son Jesus Adams were charged with kidnapping Baly Lloyd Keet and conspiring to produce CO Ay Clement a Springfield jeweler pleaded guilty. Taylor Adams and son received fifteen year sentences while Clement got ten years.
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Jan
Taylor Adams
Jesus Adams
Baly Lloyd Keet
Ay Clement
Springfield
Taylor
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