New Version of Leak Prompts House Action
WashingtonJan 11 The Democratic majority on the rules committee voted to report the Wood Leak resolution adversely and absolve Thomas W Lawson from contempt. Republicans backed broader inquiry but Democrats found no ground for investigation. James H Riley of The Wall Street Journal said a tip from brokers private wires sparked a December ticker note about Wilsons peace note and reviewed two Journal messages. Democrats opposed Campbell and original Wood resolutions. Republicans supported them as the House tabled the privileged Wood resolution, killing the inquiry.
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Russian Drive Broken Near Isso Galician Front
Berlin reports the northern Isso Galician front offensive by Russians failed except at one point after heavy artillery. Russian attacks began January 4 between the Gulf of Riga and the Riga Mitau road. Critics note high casualties and a grotesque waste of life as the front line stabilizes under German control.
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Governor Turned Out In Arkansas Inauguration Feud
In Little Rock on January 11, the long running feud between ex Governor George W. Hays and the Arkansas Legislature culminated as Dr. C. H. Brough was inaugurated governor designate, an hour and a half before the scheduled ceremony. A messenger was barred from the chamber. appointments for Senate confirmation were not transmitted. Legal skirmishes were anticipated as lawmakers challenged the outgoing governor’s acts and farewell message. Hays defended his record, claiming fewer pardons than any Arkansas governor in recent years.
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Constantine Hands Over Six Batteries
Athens reports King Constantine has formally delivered six batteries of mounted guns to the allied authorities per the December 1 agreement. He ordered suppression of hostile demonstrations and dispersed a protest meeting after the ultimatum was accepted by the government.
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Buffalo Bill Grave Planned on Lookout Mountain
Denver reports Buffalo Bill will be buried on Lookout Mountain crest overlooking plains of western Colorado and southern Wyoming. The city of Denver offers burial site and plans for a monument with funds possibly raised nationally. Body to be placed in mountain vault next spring. plan references tribal lands and the name Pabusk s the Long haired one.
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Entente Peace Reply Details Reparations and Exile Terms
The entente response to President Wilson’s peace note outlines terms for peace including full reparation for Belgium Serbia and Montenegro, restoration of invaded territories and evacuation of France Russia and Romania. It calls for liberation of Italians Slavs Rumanians and CzechSlavs and retirement of the Turkish empire from Europe. Washington received the reply and officials began reviewing it. Paris reports Ambassador Sharp will carry the allies’ answer to Wilson with Belgian gratitude note attached.
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Thaw shoots self as detectives close in Philadelphia home
Harry K Thaw cut his wrists and throat inside a private Philadelphia house as detectives moved to arrest him. He was taken to St Mary's hospital after doctors arrived. early reports said he was conscious and expected to live.
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British Navy Seizes Rafa Front At Sinai Advance
British forces pushed to the Sinai frontier capturing the fortified Rafa entrenchments 30 miles northeast of El Arish and about 70 miles from Jerusalem. About 1,600 Turkish prisoners and four mountain guns taken. Turkish relief force destroyed. Greece also moves to deliver mountain guns to Entente authorities. Russian and German fronts report mixed gains amid shifting fronts from Riga to Ypres and Moldavian border.
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Women Picket White House Gates In Freezing Wind
Suffragists known as ailent sentinels resumed duty outside the White House gates as President Wilson played golf. They marched from Congressional Union headquarters, assumed posts at main entrances, and shifted to warm their feet amid cold weather. Wilson returned, and the guards manned positions with banners while reporters noted the president's quick smile of recognition.
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Bopp's Attorney Prepares Appeals After Conviction
In San Francisco on January 11, counsel for German consul general Franz Bopp and four co-defendants convicted of conspiring in a dynamite plot against Canada and violating the Sherman act prepared appeals and sought increased bonds as the case moved toward reconsideration. The exequatur of the German consul general was revoked, a move noted by District Attorney John W. Preston, while the court considered the matter for tomorrow.
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Railroad Men Meet to Discuss Policy After Court Suit
About 600 representatives of four railroad brotherhoods gathered in Chicago to outline policies tied to the U S Supreme Court case challenging the Adamson Act. The meeting, first major such gathering since prepassage talks, aimed to consider actions threatening a general strike and the 1916 tensions.
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Premier Lloyd George Defends Peace Terms In London
London reports quote Premier Lloyd George at Guild Hall denying offered terms to end WWI. He says allies rejected no peace, condemning Prussian aims and urging a great peace. Chancellor Law outlines a 30 year war loan at 5 percent, price 96, with 12 year redemption option. Wood elected Army and Navy Club president. Legislative plans in North Dakota shift from full constitutional revision to a potential single amendment package via a special election.
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Governor Rockefeller Says Amicable Labor Relations Key
Ithaca N Y Jan 11 J D Rockefeller predicts future corporate leaders must prefer amicable labor relations over mere organizing or financing. He argues industrial chiefs should imagine being the employee to guide actions, stressing humane handling of labor and cooperation over conflict.
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Body of Corporal Found on Mexican Side with Throat Cut
Laredo Texas January 11 The body of Corporal John J Stewart of Company G Ninth United States Infantry was found on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande last night with the throat cut Officers state Stewarts former home is not known by army officials here An investigation has been started
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Wayne MacVeagh Dies Today Attorney General Garfield
Wayne MacVeagh, attorney general in President Garfield's cabinet and brother of Franklin MacVeagh former secretary of the treasury, died here early today in Washington briefing.
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Arizona Still Has Two Governors in Office in Mandamus Case
In Phoenix on January 11 the state legislature prepared to reconvene after a one day recess in the mandamus dispute over the governor’s seat. The supreme court resumed hearing the case of Campbell versus Hunt with permission for further authorities and an expected several days to draft an opinion.
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Threats Against Kentucky Executive Prompt National Guard Aid
Governor A O Stanley arrived in Murray amid mob threats targeting Circuit Judge Charles Bush and Commonwealth Attorney Denny Smith. He deputized 75 citizens and ordered guards to prevent clashes as Taibe Martin faces trial for the Guthri Dui g lad killing, vowing to uphold law and protect the court.
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British Admiralty Ship Cornwallis Sunk by Submarine
The British Admiralty confirms the Cornwallis has been sunk by a submarine. Reports indicate the loss occurred in early January with casualties feared. full details and official statements are awaited from naval authorities.
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