Drummer Bent Wins Victoria Cross Amid Frontline Heroism
London reports detail Drummer Spencer John Bent of East Lancashire Regiment earning the Victoria Cross after leading his platoon under heavy fire at La Theer Franco-Belgian frontier. Bent retrieved a German trumpet, refused to abandon wounded comrades, directed retreat under fire, and later sustained injuries.
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Week-end Trench Leave Brings Soldiers Home
London dispatch reports regular weekend trips home by war weary British troops. Fresh troops replace exhausted units after three months of continuous fighting near Ypres. Officers and men travel across the Channel for short returns, while leave arrangements and transport costs frustrate some.
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London
Buckeye Convicts Have Home Rule
Columbus Ohio January 22 prisoners at the Ohio penitentiary adopt a home rule plan adding six councilmen one from each cell block division to represent convicts. Councilmen may visit prisoners in their ward evenings and meet the warden biweekly to discuss complaints and improvements. They have no voting power to implement suggestions.
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Frank Awaits Court Appeal in Mary Phagan Case
In Atlanta on January 22 Leo M. Frank, sentenced to death thrice for the 1913 murder of factory girl Mary Phagan, awaited a U S Supreme Court appeal after Justice Lamar granted a stay of execution until the appeal is decided.
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Taft Parker Speak At New York Bar Meeting
In Buffalo on January 22 the New York State Bar Association opens session with ex president Taft to speak on State Constitutions and former President Alton B Parker delivering the presidents address. Other speakers include Judge Mongan J O'Brien Morris R Cohen and Carlos C Alden. Discussion focuses on revising Executive and Judiciary articles of the constitution with a banquet planned at the Iroquette Hotel tomorrow night.
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New York State Bar Association
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Mongan J O'Brien
New York
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Carlos C. Alden
Federal Reserve Governors Meet to Discuss New Currency System
Governors of the Federal Reserve banks met in Washington to extend and perfect the new currency system. Reports from committees proposed plans to facilitate exchange and include state banks in the federal system and a uniform accounting system.
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Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve Board
Kelley Plans 2500-Room Sanitary Lodging House
Cleveland C January 22 John Kelley a wealthy restaurant owner and sociology student leads a subscription drive to fund a 2500 room sanitary lodging house at 15 cents per room with aid from supporters.
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John Kelley
Silent Revolution in Business Tells Tarbell Probers
Ida Tarbell testified before the U S commission on industrial relations in New York City saying a silent revolution is under way in business. She noted employers increasingly believe the common man deserves justice and opportunity to ensure their own success.
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Industrial Relations Commission
New York
Rumania May Enter War Amid Fresh Reports
Zone January 22 news from Herne Switzerland says Rumania students there have been called to the colors amid strong rumors of joining the Allies. In Hagerstown Maryland two women protest local police conduct, saying Officers Brown and Saylor ordered them to move from in front of an office while allowing men to stand, threatening police headquarters action.
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Wanted Ad Snippet Promotes The Press Classifieds
A brief ad urges readers to place want ads in The Press for selling or renting a house or lot or any disposal item. The tone mirrors a promotional line inviting listing submissions to the newspaper classifieds.
Willard Johnson Title Bout Looms in Juarez
New York reports Jess Willard may contest for the championship crown with Jock Johnson in a Juarez bout amid betting chatter and talk of Johnson's eagerness to press the attack. Betting on the outcome and possible future fights with Sam McVey and Langford stir border town activity and gambling interest as Johnson, at thirty seven, faces a possible crown drop if未 in a decisive clash.
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Black Smallpox Strikes Vienna
Rome reports Vienna has 150 cases of black smallpox. Extraordinary precautions are taken to prevent spread to the army.
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Rome
Villa Sends Message Backing Mexican Liberty
Villa informs the United States through Consul Carothers that he will continue the war for Mexican liberty. He denounces self seeking politicians and speculators as enemies of the American nation, asserts Mexico generally is friendly to the United States, and promises full protection to Americans. Troops with Gutierrez are now free and turning to Villa.
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Villa
United States
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Mexico
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