England says United States will join world war
A Spectator editorial fears a collision with the United States as Britain cites indifference in U S policy. The article recalls the Slidell and Mason arrests and argues Americans may aid Germany by money and trade while Britain pleads for unity and blood. The piece notes hopes Americans will side with Belgium’s cause rather than profit motives.
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Cauliflower Contraband Reported in Amsterdam
A garbled dispatch notes alleged contraband involving cauliflower in Amsterdam. Officials reportedly uncovered a large shipment and a German connection, with authorities intensifying checks at midnight as part of wartime controls.
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Ehstome
Kaiser’s Forces Resume Offensive In Europe War Report
London dispatches describe a furious night assault near Visay where German troops stormed Allied trenches and were repelled, gaining 900 yards. British infantry fought mud and bayonets to recapture trenches, with German losses reported at 260 killed and wounded and 117 prisoners. Amsterdam and other sources note heavy fighting near Lens and Arras, and assaults on Soissons and the Argonne with limited German gains. Separate reports from Constantinople and Petrograd cover Turkish denial of Erezerum retreat and a savage battle along a forty mile Russian front near the German border.
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Argonne
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Maln
Queen Helena to Adopt Earthquake Orphans in Rome
In Rome, Queen Helena ordered photographs of earthquake survivors to aid identification and plans to adopt all unidentified children. About 550 nameless orphans were cared for at the Quirinal and sheltered in asylums and convents while others were treated at the Queen's hospital. The quake damaged Avezzano and nearby towns injuring residents, and the Orvieto Cathedral sustained facade damage amid Italy's seismic aftermath.
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Helena
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Avezzano
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Pescina
Orvito
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Arctic explorer Peary referenced by old science talk
In Kansas City on June 22, Professor Lewis Lindsay Dyche of the University of Kansas will present a talk on the Arctic journeys and the historical figure of Peary, highlighting his explorations and related discoveries.
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Javan
Lewis Lindsay Dyche
Admiral Peary
Arctic
Senate Debates German Ship Purchases as Neutrality Threats
In Washington on January 22 Senator Lodge warned that buying German ships laid up in Boston and New York would edge the US toward war with multiple powers. He argued such purchases would aid a belligerent, breach neutrality, and suggested amendments to bar government acquisitions. He cited McAdoo hearings and possible plans to transfer a German-owned Daela to American buyers.
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France
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Burglar Killed in Seattle Police Pursuit
Unidentified burglar dies after opening fire on four Seattle policemen during a late night stakeout. Officers chase him through streets and into a house, with bullets striking nearby homes and a sleeping man. The suspect, described as well-dressed and about 28, was killed as pursuers entered a second residence.
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Wash
Burlington to spend million on Guernsey cutoff railroad
Burlington announces immediate construction of the Guernsey cutoff from Wendover Junction to Guernsey at a cost near 1 million dollars. The project includes tunnels and heavy building to create a low grade link across the West, linking Billings Montana to Paducah Kentucky with a major basin route in Wyoming Colorado and Nebraska.
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Senate committee hears Schmidt contest case in Montana
The senate elections committee hears the Schmidt contest over Fred Schmidt's Senate seat from Weston county. Key dispute: whether homesteaders who filed over a year before the election but moved onto land within nine months could vote, a ruling once supported by the attorney general and followed by election officials, but now challenged by Mr. Jeffries through Attorney Beach of Newcantle. The hearing involves several partisan actors and questions about required registration affidavits, with a second line of inquiry on alleged influence by neutral Republican candidates.
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Fred ‘Hmidt
Weston County
Barnes
Chrisman
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Berner
Jefferis
Inez Republican
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Newcantle
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Suprem Court of Montana
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Schmidt
Joby Clark
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Industrial Democracy to Prevent Social Unrest Says Guggenheim
New York January 22. George W. Perkins and Daniel Guggenheim testified before the federal commission on industrial relations. Guggenheim urged heavy taxation of large fortunes, government job programs for the unemployed, aging worker care, and industrial democracy where workers share no profits. He noted his firms monitor labor conditions and advocate improving welfare and efficiency. Berwind remained cautious, while other witnesses include Samuel Gomper and Henry Ford.
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George W. Perkins
United States Brew Corporation
International Harvester Company
J. P. Morgan and Company
Daniel Guggenhein
American Smelting and Refining Company
HB. J. Berwand
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Lionaire
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Missouri
Washington
American Emaking & Melting Company
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American Smelting & Hefining
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Lula
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Berwind
Industual Invest
Beause
Baemuel Gomtyors
American Federation of Labor
Teary Ford
Detroit
C. P Netforwer
Four Die on San Diego Warship Explosion
A boiler tube burst during a trial on the warship San Diego killed four firemen including Oscar J. Wyatt Ambua J. Hardee William Foley Elliot and Millipord A. Wetty. Several crewmen were injured as the ship docked at a California port for repairs. The vessel is to proceed to the Pacific fleet base for continued investigation and repairs.
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Jay
San Diego
Red Vral
Oscar J. Wyaty
el Center Cal
British seize German officer from ship in York harbor
A German officer is reported taken by British authorities after a ship incident near York harbor. The chaotic scene involved bombed vessels and wartime tension as observers describe damaged crews and salvaged equipment.
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