Wilson Urged to Take Stump in Education Campaign
Washington, Jan 25. President Wilson weighs a national stump tour after Congress adjourns to educate the public on his peace program. Support comes from suffrage leaders who predict strong public backing, while Bonar Law says Wilson aims for peace but other measures may be needed. Zimmerman hails the address as a step toward earnest peace work.
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Ashington
Ison
Congress
Ters
New York
Walt McNab Miller
Tional Woman's Suffrage Associant
Alice Paul
Congressional
Union
R Woman Suffrage
Bonar Law
London
A. Bonar Law
Exchequer
Memor
British War Council
Bristol
Germany
Zimmerman
Berlin
Foreign Office
Wilson
United States Senate
Ilson
Senate
United Sates
James W. Gerard
Marion Mayor Hears Tip Line Reveals Gambling Ring
Marion Indiana January 25 Mayor J C Atchbor overheard a telephone talk exposing a system by which liquor cops and other illegal resorts were warned of police plans. The city tightened the lid as a result and police work intensified.
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Marion
Ind
J. C. Atchbor
Hich
Alfred Noyes to Speak at Purdue in Fowler Hall
Alfred Noyes, noted English poet, will leave Friday evening from Lafayette to deliver a reading at Fowler Hall, Purdue University. Also announced: Kewanee Boiler Co. purchases the Weil Boiler Co. plant at Indianapolis, transfer of industry to Kewanee.
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Alfred Noyes
Purdue
Lafayette
Ind
Alfred Oyes
Fowler Hall
Due University
Kewanee
Hoosier
Kewanee, Ill
Ewanee Boiler Co
E Weil Boiler Co
Indianafolia
Swiss Border Guard Guards Boundary With Germany
Swiss authorities report Republic troops are deployed along the frontier with Germany to safeguard the border. Officials emphasize vigilance amid cross border movement and potential security concerns.
Swiss Troops Guard Neutral Frontier With Germany
Recent rumors of a possible invasion prompt attention to Switzerland’s border defense. The image shows Swiss troops on duty at the boundary line between Switzerland and Germany, illustrating strict neutrality enforcement.
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Switzerland
Germany
Banks guarantee million for homes in South Bend
South Bend banks pledge to loan 1 000 000 to real estate men to build hundreds of homes in 1917 to house thousands of workers tied to expanding local industries. Only fewer than fifty houses are available to rent now, as the population is expected to rise by about 10 000 residents.
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South Bend
Ind
State Charities Commission Recommends Limited Building
In its seventh annual report the Illinois charities commission advises the state to undertake little new construction at charitable institutions due to high costs and to focus on rebuilding existing facilities to accommodate expected inmate growth over the next two years.
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Springfield
Ill
State Charities Commission
Leaks Hearing Mixed with Exchange Records Clash
The House rules committee adjourned its New York leak inquiry for an indefinite period while seeking records from the New York Stock Exchange. Illlinois Rep Chiperfield attacked counsel Whipple for questioning Noble about market pools amid tension over customer names and transaction records.
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New York
House Rules Committee
Washington
New York Stock Exchange
Sherman L. Whipple
Noble
The
Stock Exchange
Board of Governors
the Exchange
Whipple
Chiperfield
Illinois
Thomas W. Lawson
Wilson rail strike curb is voted down
Washington January 25 The senate interstate commerce committee voted 10 to 5 to refuse endorsing President Wilsons plan to prevent rail strikes or lockouts while disputes are investigated Three Democratic members opposed the bill indicating bipartisan hesitation on the proposal.
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Wilson
Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
German War Food Bureau Faces Potato Shortage
Berlin reports the advisory committee concluded a two day review of Germanys food situation. Adolph von Batocki cited potato crop shortages and transport troubles as chief problems, noting grain crops improved yet total nutrition remains low and urging economical feeding to year end. He accused the rich of buying up food supplies.
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Berlin
War Food Bureau
Empire
Adolph von Batocki
Food Regulation Board
Herr von Batocki
Chloroform Attempt Ends in Narrow Escape Near Greencastle
Mrs. John Wysong a 55 year old resident south of Greencastle Indiana nearly died after pressing a cloth soaked with chloroform to her face while trying to cure a severe headache. She was found unconscious but is expected to recover.
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Greencastle
Ind
John Wysong
Fire Damages Glass Factory in Marion
Fire of unknown origin started in the paper room at the Flint Bottle Company in Marion Indiana causing about $2000 in damage. No injuries reported.
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Marion
Ind
Flint Bottle Company
Helping Hand Bill Aims To Place Returning Convicts
Illinois bill by Senator Kessinger would replace a $10 fare and ticket with a guaranteed job. The freeing bureau would identify prisoners ninety days before release and match them with employers, who learn the inmate’s record.
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Springfield
Illinois
Senator Kessinger
Aurora
Free Employment Bureau
Two Madison County Officials Indicted In Tax Case
Edwardsville Jan 25 Two officials face indictments for conspiring to block an increased tax assessment. Chris H Kanneman former Madison County recorder of deeds posted bond to answer the charge relating to the Merchants bridge at St Louis and the Illinois Traction electric line bridge case. Henry B Eaton county court judge also posted bond on a similar indictment.
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Edwardsville
Ill
Chris H. Kanneman
Rumor: Page to resign as British ambassador
Washington January 25 A persistent rumor claims Walter Hines Page the U S ambassador to Great Britain will resign and Secretary Lansing would take his place in London The item notes the speculation centers on a possible cabinet reshuffle without official confirmation
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Lansing
Page
Washington
Jan
Walter Hines Page
U. S
Great Britain
Chicago Markets Report Hogs Cattle Grains to Open Week
Chicago live stock receipts 42 000 hogs with light shipping 11 20 to 11 85 heavy packing 11 20 to 11 35 and good to fancy pigs 9 50 to 10 15. Cattle receipts 18 000 with good to prime dealers 14 25 to 14 75 and steers 10 25 to 11 00. Wheat No 2 red 1 92 to 1 98, corn No 3 white 1 00 to 1 00 inch No 3 yellow 1 00 to 1 04. East Buffalo quotes hogs 11 75 to 11 80 and sheep lambs 14 50 to 14 85. Market notes show steady cattle and strong hogs with varied grain prices.
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Chicago
East Buffalo
Dunning and Stevens
Livestock Commission
N. Y
Guarded potato shipment scales Peoria market
Forty five cars of potatoes shipped under armed guards from Greeley Colorado arrived in Peoria late at night. Ten cars were discharged in Peoria with the rest sent to Chicago. The trainload was valued at about 59400 at market price.
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Peoria
Ill
Greeley
Col
Chicago
Y M C A Campaign Inaugurated In Marion Indiana
The thirty thousand dollar drive for the Y M C A began with a business men's dinner in Marion Indiana. Speakers included Colonel George B Lockwood Dr Allen Stockdale and Ernest Mogge. Subscriptions announced totaled 2500 and 1000 1000 500 from Haswell the Marion State Bank and J E Schaumleffel.
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Marion
Ind
George B. Lockwood
Muncie
Allen A. Stockdale
Toledo
Ernest L. Mogge
Indianapolis
John C. Haswell
Dayton, C
Marion State Bank
J. E. Schaumleffel
Berkman Denies Writing Blast Article Threat to Wilson
Alexander Berkman the anarchist and former Blast editor denies authorship of an article in the Blast that threatened President Wilson. He has been tied to past acts including the Frick shooting and plots against Rockefeller and Governor Johnson of California.
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Alexander Berkman
H. C. Frick
Homestead
John D. Rockefeller
Hiram Johnson
California
Wilson
Bone dry bill in Michigan assembly
Lansing reports a clash over prohibition between Representative George McArthur and the Michigan Anti-Saloon league. McArthur aims to ban all liquor shipments after May 1 1918 while the league seeks limited quantities and a governor appointed enforcement commission.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Anti-Saloon League
George McArthur
Eaton Rapids
House Committee On
McArthur
Anti- Saloon League
State Game Wardens Department
Peace debate gets setback in Senate
Washington reports Senator Cummins’ resolution to take up President Wilson’s peace address for exclusive consideration was deferred and sent to the calendar after two hours of debate. Chairman Stone of the foreign relations committee opposed unanimous consent to move it over without prejudice.
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Washington
Cummins
Wilson
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Man Shoots Man in Verbal Attack Incident
In Quincy Illinois January 25 A M McLain shot and killed George Hall of Williamstown Missouri after repeated verbal attacks The bullet pierced Hall's heart McLain says it was self defense
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Quincy
Ill
A. M. McLain
George Hall
Williamstown
Hall
McLain
Policeman Jay D. Mann Slain in Rock Island
In Rock Island Illinois on January 26 physicians examining wounds of Policeman Jay D. Mann said he was a victim of foul play after he was found unconscious on his beat and died en route to a hospital.
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Rock Island
Ill
Jay D. Mann
Britain vetoes shells for U S navy amid wartime steel controls
London reports Minister Addison blocks Hadfields contract for 16 and 14 inch armor projectiles. The U S Navy had awarded the deal to Hadfields, but Britain demands all steel for war needs, forcing possible re bids or a U S government production plan. Secretary Daniels awaits official word and considers next steps.
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London
United States
Addison
Hadfields, Ltd
Daniels
Washington
Britain
Great Britain
Hadfields
United States Navy
England
Navy Department
Navy
Hadfielda
Secretary of the Navy
Flaw in Day Amendment Delays Iowa Dry Amendment
Governor Harding reports a flaw in the constitutional prohibitory amendment that may require a new draft for a second passage by the current legislature. The last session referred the matter to the next legislature, which must be amended to seek a vote by the people. Attorney General Havner calls the issue minor, but leaders plan caucuses to restart the dry amendment, potentially delaying the process two years. The amendment has cleared the senate a second time.
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Des Moines
Harding
Havner
Senate
Train Crash Kills Man in Cleveland
A Nickel Plate passenger train No 3 bound for New York and Cleveland failed to stop at a switch and struck the side of a freight train in Cleveland. One man was killed and several others were painfully injured.
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Cleveland, O
New York
Cleveland
Troops Await Recall Order for Border March
American troops at Colonia Dublan field headquarters waited for Washington to issue the formal recall order to begin the long march to the border at Columbus, New Mexico.
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Juarez
Mexico
Colonia Dublan
Washington
Columbus
N. M
Bone Dry Bill Introduced in North Dakota Senate
A bone dry prohibition bill was introduced in the North Dakota Senate by Senator Heckto of Ransom county. The measure would make it illegal to ship liquor into the state for personal use.
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North Dakota
Bismarck
N. D
Senate
Heckto
Ransom County
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Republic’s
American Press Association
Charities Commission
Tee
von Batocki
Madison County
U.S
Daniele
Iowa
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