Goodnow Report Presented as House Debates Park Tax Bill
Annapolis January session opens with Governor Harrington submitting the Goodnow Efficiency Commission report, while a Park Tax Bill clash prompts county city tensions. Debate over McQuade tax relief surfaces as Green seeks to repeal and cap exemptions on personal property.
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Army too small to march on Mexico warns Major General Wood
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood told the house military committee the United States army is under strength and could only field less than half its full strength if ordered to invade Mexico. He urged a standing army of about 220000, and said six months training would be wasteful in war.
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United States Army
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House Military Committee
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American protest to Great Britain disclosed in State Department notes
The United States publicized its formal protest against Britain dated January 4 demanding an end to interferences with parcel post and ordinary mails. Britain says it will consult allies before replying. The note criticizes censorship of mails and detentions, while warning of strong American feeling and diplomatic friction.
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America
Great Britain
State Department
United States
Ambassador Page
Sir Edward Grey
Department of State
Europe
Wilson Opens Nation Defense Drive In War Time Speech
President Wilson set a national defense course in a January address to the public and rail workers, urging urgent army readjustment and warning of a harsher political climate ahead. He defended peace goals but said liberty and honor trumped mere peace. He warned against partisanship and pledged decisive action in this year of accounting. He defended the Mexican policy and warned against invading Mexico, citing Cuba’s emancipation as a precedent. He warned involvement in Europe could force “high things” he would rather avoid.
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Wilson
United States
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Cuba
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Italy Prepares to Abandon Albania Evacuation Reported
Rome reports Albania is being evacuated by the allies except Valona port as Austrian and Bulgarian forces close in from north and east. London confirms surprise over Italy’s possible abandonment and a shift of troops to counter Austrians and Bulgarians, with fears of coast occupation.
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Albania
Valona
Viona
London
Italy
Adriatic Sea
Dam disaster prompts $150,000 suit in New York
Michael C. Colling and James F. Higgins sue Bayless Pulp and Paper Co and its directors in the U S district court Northern District of New York over the 1911 Austin flood. The plaintiffs claim some 80 Austin business men hold claims totaling $152,785 for damages after the dam failed and caused widespread wrecking and hive losses. The suit alleges the dam was built lighter and was not properly repaired to prevent collapse.
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N. Y
United States District Court
Northern District of New York
Bayless Pulp and Paper Company
Austin
New York Corporation
George C. Bayless
Franklin J. Bayless
John Bayless
George W. Berkalow
Thomas B. Crary
C. Clifford Davidge
John P. Freibig
Addison J. Parsons
Z. Bennett Phelps
Pennsylvania
Michael C. Colling
James F. Higgins
Bandits Toss Money From Rooming House Window
Five suspects in a Washington Park National Bank robbery tossed thousands of dollars into the street during a raid on their rooming house by Chicago police. A news boy recovered part of the cash and three women were arrested with the men. Three thousand dollars was recovered.
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Chicago
Washington Park National Bank
American Envoys Lead German Talks With House Mission
Berlin dispatch reports American diplomats from Vienna Paris and Constantinople meeting Col. House on his continental tour. Penfield Page Morgenthau join in, aiming to relay full views from capitals and hear German leaders at arranged dinners including Bethmann-Hollweg Ja Cob. House arrives in Berlin and meets Count Moltke and Dr Battin while press observes silence on mission.
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London
Paris
Col
Ic M. House
Wilson
Col. House
Gerard
von Bethmann-Hollweg
von Jagow
Zimmermann
Foreign Office
Walter Rathenau
Turbines of Vimy Front Drive Weaken German Hold
London reports heavy fighting on the Artois sector with German troops driving mines along the Vimy to Neuville high road. Both sides suffer severe losses as 500 to 700 yard trench advances are claimed by Germans. Lens is shelled and fresh counterattacks are launched along the western front.
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Artois
Berlin
Wuurzh
Westenae
Vimy
Neuville
Lens
Argonne
Neuville- St. Vaast
Aisne
Officers Justified By Some In Mexican Rescue Mission
Brownsville Texas reports split views on three U S army officers who led 15 men into Mexico to rescue two comrades. Washington notes no action planned beyond investigation and possible court martial if rules were violated.
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Tex
United States Army
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United States
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Mort
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Garrison
Funston
Rio Grande
Floods Sweep Western States With Losses Reported
Floods and storms hit southern California and nearby regions for a second time in two weeks. Communication cut off beyond Fresno as two feet of water floods San Diego streets. A small steamer Aber deen ran aground near the Golden Gate with seven crew believed lost. In Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee floods leave thousands homeless and mobilize rescue efforts in Pine Bluff and surrounding areas.
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Labor delegates in Bristol urge armament cuts and repeal of conscription
Workers across England backed drastic armament reductions and anti conscription measures. The National Labor party and Labor Congress voted against the military service bill with large majorities and urged repeal if enacted.
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England
National Labor Party
Labor Congress
Congress
Challenges to Wilson's Preparedness Ideas
Former Secretary Bryan challenged President Wilson to outline his reasons for urging national defense measures. Bryan endorsed open public discussion but doubted the public would accept the plan, noting many prefer the President's readiness stance.
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Miami
Wilson
Scrapiest Expedition of President's Career
Washington reports the president plans a hard fought expedition starting in Pittsburgh and ending back in Washington. He spent the day before departure clarifying matters and canceled the cabinet meeting set for this afternoon.
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Washington
Wilson
Pittsburgh
Appam Likely Lost Off Moroccan Coast
In Hull on January 28 authorities believe the African liner Appam was lost off the Moroccan coast. The British steamer Tregantle is said to have rescued one damaged life boat from the liner. No word has reached the owners.
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England
Appam
Tregantle
Minnesota Supreme Court upholds presidential primary law
The Minnesota supreme court upheld the state's presidential preference primary law in a decision issued from St. Paul on January 28.
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St. Paul, Minn
Minnesota Supreme Court
Pennsylvania Oil Price Rises 10 Cents in Market
Pittsburgh reports a 10 cent jump in Pennsylvania oil to 2.85 per barrel with buyers watching the volatile energy market closely as prices shift in early trading.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Women Propose Ban on U S Arm Shipments in Senate
Washington faces renewed uproar over American made war munitions sent to European belligerents. A petition with over a million signatures urged an embargo, sparking debate as Senators from both parties split on neutrality and legality. Kenyon defended the petition, calling munitions sales a cold blooded profit.
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Se Timent
Foreign Relations Committee
Kenyon
Senate
Organization of American Women
Iowa
Hitchcock
Clapp
Works
Ashurst
Lane
Martine
la Follette
Kit
Clarke
Arkansas
Wyoming
Smoot
Townsend
Stone
Ser
Rot Robinson
United States
Clark
British ships sunk in war toll tops half a million tons
A British white paper reports from outbreak to end of October 254 merchant steamers totaling 542,648 tons lost to enemy action. Submarines sank 171 ships, warships 46, mines 37, and 19 sailing vessels. fishing vessels loss was 227 with 14,104 tons. Ordinary casualties added 167 steamers totaling 148,992 tons.
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London
Garrison Opposes Army Post Reduction Plan
Secretary of War Garrison voices opposition to a plan to cut the number of Army posts in the United States. He sent a message responding to senators detailing the post counts and potential impact.
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