Alliance Replies Push Toward Peace Talks
Washington dispatches report two notes in response to President Wilson's peace appeal. The first from Paris outlines Allied terms while the second from Belgium expresses hope US aid will urge justice. Allies demand restoration of Serbia Montenegro and territorial adjustments, while Germany views the terms as unacceptable. The Turkish matter and Alsace Lorraine are noted as central issues in the broader conflict.
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Washington
Resso
Tente
Paris
Belgium
United States
Billigeret
Germinnty
Alli
Percin Servia
Montenegro
Russia
Roumania
Germany
Alsace-Lorraine
France
Alsace
Lorraine
Coun
Bernstorff
Howe
Ayd George
Ireland
Apretz
Austria
Turkey
Charles M Schwab Bethlehem Steel Head Who Gets Prices
Charles M. Schwab heads Bethlehem Steel during a period of rising prices in the United States, reflecting industry leadership and the impact of cost shifts on steel production and policy. The article notes his influence on prices and broader economic conditions.
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Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
United States
Republicans Say Lawnm Note Leak Inquiry Absolved
Washington report notes the House rules committee voted to report a privileged Wood resolution for a congressional inquiry into Lawson leak charges about President Wilson's peace note. Republicans claim Lawson was vindicated. Democrats disagree.
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Lawson
Washington
House Fairs
Wood
Thomas W. Lawenn
Wall Street
Wilson
Henry
Campbell
Germany’s War Aims Include Ottoman Drive From Europe
The article explains German aims to push the Ottoman empire out of Europe and seize Austrian possessions, equating that to destroying Austria in German eyes. It states Germany will honor pledges to the United States on submarine warfare and vows no future disputes will stem from broken pledges, as long as exit remains within Germany’s power.
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Europe
Austria
Germany
United States
Governor Stanley in Murray to Uphold Law and Order
Governor A O Stanley arrived in Murray Kentucky to confront a threatened mob at Calloway County courthouse. He declared he would protect the court with his body if needed as National Guard preparations and local forces were mobilized to restore order after the incident involving Luke Martin.
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Murray, Ky
A. O. Stanley
Calloway County
Charles Bush
Commonwealth
Denny Smith
Luke Martin
Stanley
Murray
Kentucky National Guard
Bars Liquor Ads In Mails Bill Passes Senate
Senate approves a Bankhead bill barring the transmission of liquor advertisements into states that prohibit such advertising. The measure targets circulars newspapers and other forms of solicitation sent through the mails.
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Washington
Bankhead
Alabama
Senate
Grain and Flour Rate Increase Found Excessive
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled a proposed one cent per 100 pounds raise on grain and flour shipments from Vandalia railroad points in Indiana to Atlantic ports for export to be excessive.
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Washington
Vandalia
Indiana
Atlantic
Interstate Commerce Commission
British Warship Cornwallis Sunk by Submarine in Mediterranean
London reports the British battleship Cornwallis of 14 000 tons was sunk by a submarine in the Mediterranean on Tuesday. Thirteen crewmen are missing and presumed dead. The seaplane carrier Ben My Chree has also been sunk. Captain A P Davidson previously commanded the battleship Duncan.
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London
Cornwallis
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Masked Robbers Enter Home in Detroit Night
Five masked bandits robbed Miss Morenee Kells of Pamonds epg money at her Detroit home. Revolvers were pressed to her face with threats of death if she screamed as they gained entrance in a Jan 44 incident.
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Detroit
Miss Morenee Kells
Pamonds
Epg
Munitions Blast Shakes Kingsland Plant in New Jersey
A massive explosion sequence hit the Canadian Car and Foundry munitions plant at Kingsland New Jersey starting January 12. Hundreds of workers fled evacuated towns while casualties include a former employee Herman Dyershia dying from a spinal injury and assistant superintendent Edward Burnell reported missing. The blast sent shock waves across New York and Long Island.
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New York
Canadian Car and Foundry Company
Kingsland
N. J
Edward Burnell
Herman Dyershia
St. Mary's Hospital
Passaic
Lundhurst
New York City
Long Island City
Silent pickets welcome into White House as cold wind bites
A line of silent suffrage pickets facing President Wilson’s stance on the constitutional amendment to grant women the vote sought warmth at the executive mansion. White House attaches delivered the invitation with the President’s authority, and some members debated accepting. Wind and cold drove some from posts while others sheltered behind gateposts and posts, banners left on the fence.
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Washington
Silent Sentinels
White House
Wilson
Executive Mansion
Sentinels
Penn College Announces Endowment Campaign
The board of Penn College in Oskaloosa announces the opening of a campaign to raise a endowment fund of 1 006 000 dollars. Part of the money has been pledged.
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Oskaloosa, Ta
Here of Directors
Penn College Here
Britain Launches Victory Loan Campaign With Speeches
London officials open a nationwide drive for subscriptions to the new Victory Loan. Prime Minister Lloyd George and Chancellor Andrew Bonar Law head mass meetings in London and towns, urging universal participation and house to house canvassing to raise funds and support the war effort. Banks pledge to lend during the war period. payments offered in easy installments.
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Lloyd George
London
Warker
Ireland
War Savings Committer
Financial
Thaw Attempts Suicide in Philadelphia Hospital
Harry K Thaw, pursued by authorities after Stanford White’s murder, attempted suicide in a West Philadelphia boarding house room. A razor wound to the neck and a self-inflicted wound to the left wrist required twenty stitches and a lengthy recovery. a bottle of bichloride of mercury was found in his pocket but no poison was taken.
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Philadelphia
Harry Kendall
Pelf
Stanford White
Mr. West
New York
Frederick G. Jr
Kansas City
Oliver G. Brower
Corrion
Mary's Hospital
Wood J. Kurby
Kurby
Thaw
Citien
House party lines after Jan 12 vote showing seats
Democrats hold 215 seats in the new house with Republicans two, a Progressive group two, a Socialist one and one independent. The tally follows January 12 action as Representative Scully of New Jersey is noted.
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Scully
New Jersey
Washington
Dent
Missing Aurora Exchange Firm Girl Sparks Regional Search
Aurora Illinois January reports two young women from a local exchange firm vanish in a week. Seventeen year old Miss Sybyt buteet from Batavia is sought with police across northern Illinois after she disappeared Sunday.
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Aurora
Ill
Sybyt Bute Et
Police Capture Bandits in Peoria Burglary Case
Peoria Illinois police captured Charles Bove and John Hoge as two of a three man bandit trio tied to a string of burglaries. A third suspect escaped. Loot valued at several hundred dollars was recovered.
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Peoria
III
Livoria
Charles Bove
John Hoge
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Vopicka
Thué¢herest
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