Railroads lose bid to raise grain storage charges
The Interstate Commerce Commission rejected railroad proposals to increase export grain storage and congestion penalties at Atlantic port elevators. The plan would have raised charges in New York Philadelphia Baltimore and other hubs to curb congestion and prevent premature shipments, but the commission said alternatives should be used and warned heavy penalties were not approved.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Boxton
Newport News
Atlantic
Baltimore Chamber of Commerce
Commerce Exchange of Philadelphia
Europe
Seaboard
Charges Against U S Minister Withdrawn
Washington reports Germany has withdrawn charges of unneutral conduct against Minister Voplcka, now credited to Romania, Serbia and Bulgaria. State Department announced explanation of the full facts was given to Germany and found satisfactory.
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Washington
Germany
Voplcka
Rumania
Serbia
Bulgaria
State Department
German Steamer Seen Off Pushing Toward Antwerp
A Reuters report from Flushing indicates the German steamer Reula isisher passing Zeebrugge on her way to Antwerp. It notes this is the first German ship seen in this direction since Antwerp fell, signaling ongoing naval movements.
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Tondon
Flushing
Holland
Zeebrugge
Antwerp
Minnesota House action on public accounts and reforms
St Paul Jan 19 the Minnesota house unanimously adopted a resolution by Rep Anton Peterson to appoint a committee to investigate financial affairs of state departments including a special committee to probe the University of Minnesota. Seebach proposes a snuff sale ban and Konzen introduces a bill to repeal the indeterminate sentence law. Dwinnell wants a return to old partisan methods of electing legislators. After debate the house chose to join the St Paul carnival.
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St. Paul
Minnesota
Anton Peterson
House Committee On
University of Minnesota
Oscar Seebach
Red Wing
Konzen
Halleck
W. Dwinnel
Minneapolis
Farmers Warned Against Selling Seed Wheat Temptations
Washington Jan 19 Wheat-growing farmers nationwide are cautioned by the department of agriculture not to be tempted by high prices to part with their good seed wheat. Experts predict poor yields from sowing with shrunken or diseased seed this year, urging reliance on sound seed stock.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Prussian Diet Debates Government Policy On Submarine War
Berlin reports the Prussian Diet debating government strategy as the Reichstag refrains from strong criticism. Dr von Heydenbrand supports some unrestricted submarine warfare while others urge restraint. Emperor and Hindenburg back tougher tactics, with military leaders largely endorsing unlimited submarine actions if needed.
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Refeelin
Dr. von Heydenbrand
Amonx
Marshal von Hindenburg
Eleeror
Entente Plans Movement in North Greece
Washington reports allied ultimatum to Greece hints at possible landing of troops at Ttea and railroad passage to Satoniski. The move signals a likely concentration of allied forces in Northern Greece for an advance toward the Berlin Constantinople railway line, aligning with expectations of a broader Balkan campaign.
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Entente
North
Greece
Washington
State Department
Vouros
Athens
Ttea
Satoniski
Balkans
Wilson seeks to clean agenda with administration bills
President Wilson met with the Senate steering committee at the Capitol to clear the legislative calendar before the next session. He reviewed the program from his December opening address, pressuring railroad, revenue, corrupt practices, Webb bill on foreign sales agencies, water power and mineral land leasing, and the Porto Rico citizenship bill.
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House
Wilson
Capitol
Senate
Congress
Webb
Porto Rica
British Steamer at Cardiff Reports U-boat Fire
The Palm Beach reported from Portland that a submarine fired fifty shots at the vessel in the English Channel in November while en route from Cardiff to New York. The ship escaped by veering course.
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Cardiff
Portland
Palm Beach
New York
English Channel
Starvation death toll in Syria reaches 510000
Rome reports 510000 deaths from famine in Syria amid Beirut and Beyrouth hunger scenes. In Lebanon improvised rescue and rising suicides noted. similar horrors cited in Palestine and parts of Christian areas. Washington issues half mast orders for Admiral Dewey funeral day.
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Paris
Syria
Lebanon
Beyrout
Palestine
Last Witness in Case Defended by Lincoln Dies
Bloomington Michigan January death of J M Davis who was last survivor of the witnesses in the Medsucher murder case of 1857. The case saw Abraham Lincoln secure Duft Armstrong’s acquittal by using an almanac to prove the moon did not shine the night of the murder.
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Bloomington
J. M. Davis
Mason City
Abraham, Lincoln
Duft Armstrong
Wyoming to Vote Dry or Wet Next Year
Cheyenne Wy Jan 19 Wyoming will vote in 1918 on a constitutional amendment for prohibition. The senate concurred in house amendments to a submission bill the upper house had passed earlier, and Governor Kendrick said he would sign the measure tomorrow. The action will be witnessed by executive council members.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Senate
J. B. Kendrick
W.com
Don't Start Fire Cries Negro Caught in Chimney
Des Moines reports a man named William Gaines trapped in a chimney during a grocery fire rescue. He reportedly shouted for help in a sepulchral voice as the fire began. Seven hours later the base was cut away and Gaines was recovered. he remains near death at Mercy hospital. Police suspect he attempted entry through the chimney.
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Des Moines
William Gaines
Mercy Hospital
Pollca
Gaines
Germans Eye Offensive To Free Alsace Front
In the war report from Europe heavy fighting continues on the Romanian front with German and allied forces holding. German troops mass along the Basel line while Swiss papers note Berlin may plan an Alsace offensive. British mobilize more troops as fighting shifts north of Suchitza and near Lemberg. A Washington telegram notes Untermyer protested a representative’s inquiry about his wife. Miller of Minnesota condemned the telegram as insulting to the House.
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Basel
Switzerland
Alsace
Berlin
Petrograd
Romania
Suchitza
Galicia
Zhorow
Lemberg
Fierman
London
British Admiralty
Wireless Press
Thejgap Tire
Baranovich
Zbotov
War Office
Washington
Samuel Untermyer
Louse
Fitzgerix
Untermyer
Miller
Minnesota
Vienna reports wreck and casualties on rail line
Vienna telegrams via Copenhagen report a wreck on the Vienna Trieste route near Sagoy and Trefall. Seven dead and 14 injured were rescued from debris after earth fell burying a mail train. Several cars were said to have plunged into the Bav river and an auxiliary train was also wrecked.
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London
Miss Violette Selfridge Engagement Announced
Washington January 19 Formal announcement has been made of the engagement of Miss Violette Selfridge daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Gordon Selfridge of Chicago and London to Ripley Wilson of the consular service now on duty in London. The Selfridges are visiting between New York and Boston and plan a London return this season with a spring wedding expected.
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Haseen
Violette Selfridge
Henry Gordon Selfridge
Chicago
London
Ripley Wilson
Consular Service
Lee Suggests Change To Railway Legislation Plan
Washington January 19 W G Lee head of the Trainmen s Brotherhood today presented a substitute plan for President Wilson s railway legislation to the house commerce committee A board of ten equally divided between railway workers and operating officials appointed by the president would salve all the present difficulties over working conditions.
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W. G. Lee
Trainmen's Brotherhood
Wilson
House
Armed mob disperses at Clay jail in early January
A mob of more than 160 armed men gathered at the Clay county Jail in Clay West Virginia demanding Andrew and Howard Sampath for the murder of Prenton Tanner and arson at his home. The turnkey was missing and shots were fired but no one was hurt. Lawyers and clergy persuaded the crowd to disperse after promising a special term of court and an early trial.
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Clay
W. Va
Clay County
Andrew
Howard Sampath
Prenton Tanner
Exports at Port of New York rise markedly in 1916
New York January 19 exports domestic and foreign from this port for 1916 totaled 2 794 395 892 dollars, up from 1 789 998 37 dollars in 1915. Imports for the year amount to 1 258 282 936 dollars, compared with 995 689 44 dollars for 1914 915.
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New York
Customs House
Migratory Bird Law Remains in Force Pending New Legislation
Washington January 19 The migratory bird law of 1918 and its regulations will stay in effect until Congress enacts new legislation to implement the recently ratified treaty between the United States and Great Britain for protecting insectivorous birds along the United States Canadian border The Department of Agriculture announced it will continue enforcing those regulations pending congressional action.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Great Britain
United States-Canadian
Department of Agriculture
German Dream Risks World Domination Warned By French Writer
A French writer argues against any peace move with Germany based on a draw. He claims such a settlement would mask a German victory and set up Pan German domination from Europe to the United States. He asserts Germany seeks control of Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey as a bridge to Asia, threatening Britain and Russia, with Alsace Lorraine and East Asia realigned under German influence.
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United States
Germany
America
Roumania
Xialar Witthel
Oriant
Austria-Hungary
Bulearia
Turkey
Hamburg
Persian Gulf
Deitecs
Great Britain
Ruesii
Alsace-Lorraine
Far East
Russia captures 428000 prisoners and 625 guns in year
London reports, citing the Russian service organ via Central News dispatch from Petrograd, that more than 428000 officers and men were taken as prisoners in the past year along with 625 guns. The review lists 8770 officers, 420000 men, 625 guns, 1661 machine guns, and 421 trench mortars and mine throwers.
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London
Neva
Petrograd
Bruatlof
Many Arrests Planned in Graft Exposé
Chicago January 19 Oscar Depriest negro alderman and a police captain plus 19 others were indicted yesterday on conspiracy charges in graft. Depriest surrendered today and prepared to post bonds of 35090. State's Attorney Hoyne planned wholesale arrests of those indicted unless they appeared in court with bond before tonight. He had information that some defendants planned to flee.
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Chicago
Oscar Depriest
Hoyne
Two Airmen Believed Dead After Desert Search
Military authorities in Calevico Illinois say they are convinced of the deaths of Lt Col H G Bishop and Lt W A Roberson Jr after a journey from San Diego to Calevico failed to yield contact since January 10. Three Army planes scoured the Sonora desert for bodies rumored seen by Papago Indians at Waterole.
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Cal
H. G. Bishop
W. A. Robertson, Jr
San Diego
Sonora
Mexico
Waterole
Swiss Army Mobilization Plan Reported
Paris dated dispatch says General Ulrich Wille seeks full mobilization of Switzerland’s military despite the federal council deeming it excessive. The council reportedly plans only to mobilize the second and fifth divisions, with possible future units under consideration.
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Paris
Ulrich Wille
Switzerland
Berne
Petit Parisen
Federal Council
Saii
Mail Censorship for All Deportee Belgians
New York Jan 19 The German authorities established postal censorship for deported Belgian workers. A cable from the Belgian government in Havre France received by Belgian consul Pierre Mali translated for public release states deported workers must not mention their places of work to their families.
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New York
Geremans
Havre
France
Pierre Mali
Cansul
Mall
Eee
Musician Williams Killed in Oklahoma City
Rowland D. Williams a musician was killed in Oklahoma City yesterday He was the brother of Mrs Maurice B Morris wife of the South Park Congregational Church pastor in St Paul in 1915 He previously underwent a throat operation at a St Paul hospital about two years ago
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St Paul
Rowland D. Willams
Oklahoma City
Maurice B. Morris
South Park Congreas
Duluth
Willams
St. Paul
Protest Against Potato Allowance Reduction in Germany
Amsterdam via London Jan 19 Four miners federations telegraphed the war feeding department protesting a cut in the weekly potato ration from five to three pounds. The telegrams say turnips are not a substitute and ask authorities to restore former rations.
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Amsterdam
London
Berlin
Vorwaerts
Miners’ Federations
War Feeding Department
Capt. Charles H. Baxter Dies at New York Home
Captain Charles H. Baxter aged 83, last surviving officer of the ship under Admiral Parracut, died at his New York home yesterday morning. The early report notes his service and age, marking the end of a veteran naval career.
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Capt. Chas. H. Baxter
New York
Charles H. Baxter
Parracut
Ane Eky
British warships chase Moewe raider fears in Atlantic
Reports say the German cruiser Moewe may be active again, aiding captured ships like the Yarrowdale and St Theodore with armament. Nine Americans were among survivors landed at Pernambuco after the St Theodore was seized. State Department notes conflicting cables from Consul Stewart about raider activity and recent ship losses.
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South Atlantic
Georgic
Moewe
St. Theodore
Cape Verde Islands
Washington
Pernambuco
Count Stewart
Taray
State Department
Hudson Mary
Ben Stevens
Toyal Gregory
Frank Magee
David Johnson
Tidy
Fred Smith
Harry Picot
Guy Vondoren
Charlie Jones
Yarrowdale
Mt. Temple
Voltaire
Snowden Range
King George
Stewart
Radnorshire
Munieh
Netherby Hall
Nantes
Asmeros
Department
South America
Gottachnik
Rio
Guttechalk
Minieh
Americans Want to Leave Syria and Palestine
More than 1,000 Americans have petitioned Ambassador Elkus in Constantinople to evacuate Syria and Palestine. The embassy reported that the earlier estimate of 300 had more than tripled after Turkish military authorities agreed to American pressure to depart.
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Washington
Ambasador Elkus
Constantinople
Syria
Palestine
State Department
Inquiry Resolution Passes House In North Dakota
The North Dakota house passed an inquiry resolution after State Auditor Koaltsk urged a legislative probe into the auditor's office. He described conditions as deplorable and urged proper appropriations to reorganize filing systems and records. Rosenwald provides $28,608. Pittsburgh building project starts for 25,000.
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N. D
House
Koaltsk
Kositsky
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