British Move To Reinforce Kut El Amara
London reports from Constantinople state 3,000 British troops marching toward Kut El Amara to reinforce the garrison. A German wireless dispatch says the Turkish forces have surrounded Kut El Amara, with 16,000 British defenders at risk of capture. Meanwhile Lake is named to command British Me sopotamia forces, succeeding ill health retiree Nixon.
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Teutons Gain On Two Fronts From War Front Reports
London reports indicate the Russian front quiet while Austrians advance on Montenegro amid heavy snow. In Champagne French repulse four German attacks as Germans hold small footholds. Berlin notes German trench gains near Musaiges and a Furnes air raid. Russian drives in Galicia push toward Sudagora as Czernowitz remains Austro-Hungarian.
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Mohr jury tours scene of Nayatt murder and Far East envoy news
The Mohr jury visited the Nayatt road murder site near Harrington as Mrs Mohr stayed in Providence. Two negro defendants accompanied the sheriff and were questioned about alleged confessions while Col House and W Morgan Shuster were noted for future Far East diplomacy. In Youngstown crowds and grand jury actions prompted declarations on a Sheet and Tube plant riot with massive losses and federal probes.
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San Francisco
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Wilson
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China
Scandinavian Delegates Threaten to Secede from Ford Peace Party
In The Hague on January 11, several Scan danavian delegates loyal to the Ford peace faction threatened to secede over the party's leadership. They demand a firmer program from Ford leaders. Fifty student expedition members sailed for New York today.
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Porto Said Tried to Ram Submarine After Sinking
Berlin dispatches report the Italian steamer Porto Said was sunk by an Austrian submarine after first attempting to escape. The submarine then fired shells wounding two passengers. The submarine’s captain aided the wounded and sent the submarine to the bottom, allowing all to board lifeboats.
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Gerard to Probe Charges Against Consul Higgins
Washington reports the state department has asked Ambassador Gerard to investigate charges by the Cologne Gazette that Consul Edward Higgins at Stuttgart was probably guilty of utterances. The action follows the newspaper's allegations and outlines the probe scope.
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Sympathy Strike Fails to Materialize for Steel Workers
Youngstown Ohio January 11 Plans to extend the sympathy strike of common labor to Carnegie and Brier Hill steel companies failed to materialize as workers did not walk out at noon when pay was due. The move aimed to support Sheet and Tube and Republic Iron and Steel for better wage hikes. The stoppage collapse is seen as approval of the recent 10 percent raise.
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Woman's Peace Party Critics Preparedness Plan
The Women's Peace Party, in its second Washington convention, urged the house and senate foreign affairs committees to oppose the administration's preparedness program. Jane Addams led a delegation calling for a neutral nations peace conference government ownership of munitions plants and a congressional defense inquiry panel.
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Berlin to Get Hopeful Note on Lusitania
Washington reports a new conference between Lt Count von Bernstorff and Secretary Lansing on Lusitania negotiations. Officials say one more exchange could end the dispute with indemnities for 115 American lives and a mutual expression of regret. Malta affidavits add no new facts. Lord Montague among survivors. London notes Herbert Samuel named home secretary.
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Persia
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Wilson and Gregory seek Supreme Court nominee
Washington reports President Wilson and Attorney General Gregory began shortlisting candidates for the vacant high court seat after Justice Lamar's death. Taft is unlikely, and a Democratic nominee under 60 is expected to be chosen.
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United States Supreme Court
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Four escapes caught after revolver battles near Joliet
In Joliet Illinois on January 11 a gang of four life term escapees led by Fad ward Roebuck were captured by police after two revolver battles that terrorized the country near the city.
Five More Victims of Kanawha Recovered
Five bodies recovered from the Kanawha wreck, bringing total recovered to five, including three women one man and an infant. Identified victims include Mrs W L Hobltzell Sr and Capt W L Hobitzell. The search for the remaining 12 missing continues with a net placed to bar current. Investigators Winters Thomas and Clark completed their probe but did not release findings. No inquest planned for recovered bodies. Pan American delegates visit Baltimore before heading to Philadelphia.
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KE. KE. Winters
West Virginia Public Service Commission
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W. H. Clark
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Pope Takes First Steps Toward Peace Talks
Rome reports Pope Pius XII moving toward peace talks with Belgium. Cardinal Mercier and Monsignor Heyt Namur are expected to meet the Pope to discuss terms Belgium will accept. The Pope insists Belgian restoration is essential before proposals are considered.
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Morse forms big ship combine in New York
Charles W. Morse ex Wall Street banker pardoned in 1912 forms a new war ship combine with 12 steamship companies to supply one vessel aimed at serving South American and Atlantic ports. The City of Lincoln reportedly sailed the Mediterranean with Marines aboard and ports awaited reporting.
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Charles W. Morse
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Morse
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