Bryan Seeks Temporary Chair at Democratic Convention
William J. Bryan aims for temporary chairmanship of the Democratic national convention in St. Louis with a fallback to lead the resolutions committee. National Chairman McCombs backs the bid while White House managers may oppose a premature choice, arguing midwinter is too early to name a chair. In a separate note from Washington, officials renew cautious optimism over the Lusitania crisis as Berlin hints at favorable notes from Germany and a possible path to negotiations.
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Chicago
William J. Bryan
St. Louis
Committee On
MecCombs
William F. McCombs
McCombs
White House
Whitson
Congress
Washington
Berlin
Foreign Office
State Department
M. House
Bernatorff
Lansing
Zeppelin raid darkens Paris as fires and casualties rise
Zeppelins dropped ten incendiaries on Paris overnight, six in open fields and suburbs, others near a factory. Air raid warnings blanketed the city as fire engines patrolled streets. Twenty four were killed and 27 injured in the raid, while 30 French aircraft searched the skies. The raider vanished at about 14 000 feet, leaving Parisians wary of further attacks.
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Paris
Allied Armies Losing Ground in Western Front Battles
German troops renew attacks south of the Somme and near Aras and Neuville St Vaast while French and British counterattacks retake trenches. Italian and Austrian fronts see continued fighting and repulses as forces clash across Artois, Vimy ridge, and the Italian valleys. Congress moves to advance Wilson’s ship bill with government ownership limited to last resort and a $450 million initial appropriation.
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Carnoy
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Neuville St. Vaast
Hulluch
la Bagsee Canal
Vimy Ridge
Lens
Neuville
Somme
Stripa
Petrograd
Ltate
Gindicaria
Lagar
Shipping Board
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of Commerce
Hige
Miners Set To Close Convention Today
United Mine Workers of America expect to finish their convention today or tomorrow and arrange scale conferences for anthracite and bituminous coal regions. Leaders express confidence in new wage scales without strikes while Mob ile conference aims for an agreement. President White resists constitutional changes to exclude militiamen and state police, citing legal concerns.
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Indianapolis
Lad
United Mine Workers of America
White
Mobile
Mine Workers’ Union
Union
Holtzendorff declares blockade bluff in Baltic
Admiral Von Holtzendorff, head of the German Admiralty Staff, tells the United Press that a blockade of Germany is impossible. He states Britain cannot stop trade between Sweden and Denmark on the Baltic and notes no British submarine has succeeded there while the Baltic remains open.
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Berlin
Germany
von Holtzendorff
United Press
England
Sweden
Denmark
Baltic
President greeted by cheering crowds in Midwest stops
Chicago reports elaborate police precautions as the President arrives by special train at 8 11 am and plans a Milwaukee address. In Waukegan Illinois crowds cheer during a brief stop on the way, with the nation-wide reception described as a great ovation.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Waukega
Ills
Wilson
Germans Pleased With Colonel House Visit
Berlin reports say Colonel Edward M. House, President Wilson's personal representative, left for Switzerland after a cordial Berlin visit. Secretary von Jagow and Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg praised his sympathetic manner and friendly outlook while avoiding comment on results, as House carried confidential mission. The final talks involved Dr. Zinnehmer and Ambassador Gerard, ending with a late departure for Washington.
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Edward M. House
Wilson
Switzerland
Gottlieb von Jagow
House
Germany
Theobald von Bethmann- Hollweg
Alfred Zinnemerman
Colonel House
Gerard
Washington
Bodies of three troopers recovered from Rio Grande
Three United States troopers who drowned in the Rio Grande while attempting to rescue comrades kidnapped by Mexicans have been found. They showed no bullet wounds.
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Brownsville
Tex
United States
Rio Grande River
Officials to Punish Defamers Over Bank Run
Pittsburgh January 31 bank officials vow prosecution of those who started false rumors about Farmers Deposit Savings Bank solvency. A $5,000 reward is offered for arrests and convictions. Detectives probe the run on the bank with hundreds in line and all accounts paid on demand. Under the 1909 act rumors about bank solvency incur fines up to 5000 and up to five years hard labor.
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Pittsburgh
Farmers Deposit Savings Bank
Persis
Silent Assassin Terrorizes Albany
Albany N Y Jan 31 The silent assassin who shot four on Albany streets remains at large. Police order women and children off streets and keep the entire force on duty. A drive to locate past inmates of mental institutions is under way as reports pour in from city districts. Two victims near death at Albany Hospital. Theories blame an inventor with a silent gun or a drug addict.
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Here
Brandeis Expected to Be Confirmed Amid Political Debate
Washington observers say Louis D Brandeis is likely to be confirmed as Associate Justice of the U S Supreme Court with confirmation driven by political calculations rather than record concerns. The Senate Judiciary Committee will refer Brandeis to a sub committee for investigation and recommendation as part of standard procedure.
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Supreme Court
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Flood warnings extend into Mississippi Arkansas and Ohio valleys
Weather bureau warnings forecast ongoing floods along the Mississippi Arkansas and Ohio river valleys with continued high water levels expected as conditions persist. Forecasters cautioned residents to remain alert and prepare for extended inundation across affected regions.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Arkansas
Ohio River
Dam Break in San Diego Flood Deepens Peril
Flooding and looting fear grip the Otay Valley and Coronado area as the Morena dam breaks. Marines sent to curb theft while Imperial Beach residents flee. Toll estimated up to 50 with 29 bodies found and a Santa Fe locomotive carried to sea. Ten thousand dollars pledged for relief.
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Cal
United States
Otay Valley
Coronado
Morena
William F. Fullam
Pacific Reserve Fleet
Imperial Beach
Tia Juana River
San Luis Rey
San Diego & Arizona
San Diego County
San Miego Bay
Herschmanon
Otay
Max Fleischmann
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Col
D. Crackling
Salt Lake City
San Diego Bay
Fleichmann
Santa Fe
Levee Breach Forces 1500 to Flee in Hickman
The Mississippi floodwaters from a levee break in Hickman Kentucky flooded the manufacturing district this morning. About 1500 people fled their homes as the Menger Lasher plant was submerged and all occupants escaped unharmed.
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Hickman
Mississippi
Menger Lasas
Senate panel named to probe Brandeis fitness for high court
Acting Chairman Overman selects five senators Chilton Fletcher Walsh Clarke and Cummins for a subcommittee to examine Lois Brandeis suitability for the supreme court. In Buffalo a 67 year old Mrs Teiper her son Frederick were killed and Grace Teiper mortally wounded by a black assailant near their car. The survivor John Teiper reports he was struck and robbed of $13 and a watch.
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Overman
Senate Judiciary Committee
Lois Brandeis
Supreme Court
Chilton
West Virginia
Fletcher
Florida
Walsh
Montana
Clarke
Wyoming
Cummins
Iowa
Buffalo
N. Y
Charles Teiper
Frederick
Grace
John Teiper
Italian Infantry Division Lands at Valgina
Berlin reports that Italy has landed another infantry division and several batteries of heavy artillery at Valona in southern Albania, according to Vienna dispatches.
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Valona
Albenia
Vienna
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