Nation Today Honors Dewey Funeral Held
Washington, Jan 20 Admiral Dewey was laid to rest with full honors. President Wilson and the cabinet attended private services before the capitol rotunda ceremony. The funeral procession moved to Arlington National Cemetery while ships at sea fired nineteen guns in salute.
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Coal Teamsters Strike Hits Chicago
Chicago on January 20 faced a coal shortage as 7,000 teamsters employed by nearly all coal distributors walked off the job. Buildings downtown had limited supplies while officials and company heads met with Mayor Thompson to avert school Closings and pumping- station shutdowns. The teamsters union demanded a four dollar daily wage, a dollar increase, saying overtime had delayed shipments and the new wage scale must be settled before workers return.
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Liquor Fueled Father Sentenced to Life for Daughter's Killing
In New York on January 20 Joseph Cole, claiming liquor made him kill his daughter who was to be married soon, was sentenced to life imprisonment after pleading guilty to the September murder. He asserted he could not remember the act and blamed intoxication for the crime.
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Drastic steps taken to end car shortage
Washington moves to end a rail car shortage with a new regulatory order effective February 21. A special committee with plenary powers will be named to relieve car shortages including coal and refrigerator cars. If no committee is appointed within ten days the commission will act independently. The action follows months of investigation and widespread disruption.
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Full Use of Submarine Urged by German Leader
Berlin reports Count Westarp, head of the Conservative party in the Reich, urged total employment of submarines. He said Germany must throw utmost strength into the scales against England, arguing previous limits harmed its war effort and that striking England’s commercial net is essential for progress.
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Fire devastates Fosston Lyceum theater and nearby blocks
Fosston Minnesota January 20 fire from a defective chimney gutted the Lyceum theater and damaged the city hall and several adjacent buildings. With limited equipment, firefighters from McIntosh and nearby districts saved Larson building stocks, Eagle Clothing and Gilbertson dry goods as flames spread. Estimated loss exceeded 500 dollars with some stock saved and relief possible by afternoon.
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Pilsen Brewery Closes, Report Says Uproar Quieted
A terse notice from the Nieue Hottersamedie Courant reports the Pilsen brewery has halted operations. Umpires in the area have paused over the past months as traffic surges and streetcar lines strain city services.
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Extra Session Talked to Finish Wilson Program
Washington January 20 talk of an extra session of Congress to complete President Wilson's legislative program persists with fewer than 26 days left in the session. Key bills face opposition including water power conservation measures railway strike prevention and the Webb foreign selling agency bill. A senate steering committee will meet Monday to frame a program for submission to the democratic caucus.
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Duma Assembly Delayed in Russian Politics
Petrograd reports a new ukase postponing the Duma convening, delaying progress toward harmony between the government and the executive chamber. Ministers have changed repeatedly since November, hindering the hoped-for understanding and stable policy alignment.
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Pershing Pressed on Start of Return to Border
El Paso January 20 reports via reliable sources that a man asked General Pershing when he could begin marching toward the border after passing through here. A formal withdrawal order for the punitive expedition had not yet been issued, but Pershing was expected to set a definite withdrawal date.
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New Companion Sought for Aunt Louise and Uncle Pankhurst
In Amboy, Aunt Louise and Uncle Pankhurst secure a new girl to replace Mary Smith after a year of trial on the farm. Mary Brackus, an Austrian relative, is to join the home as heir and bring sunshine to the couple, while Mary Smith returns to city life after leaving the farm.
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Powder Plant Blast Kills Dozens Near London
A munitions factory near London exploded destroying the plant and three rows of houses. Between 30 and 40 bodies were recovered and about 140 injured seriously. Communications were cut off. Dr. Addison visited the site and urged immediate relief. Output of munitions reportedly not affected.
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English Duke Atholl Dies in Blair Castle Scotland
London January 20 The Duke of Atholl died this morning at Blair Castle Scotland Born in 1840 he succeeded to the title in 1864 He was among the principal Scottish landowners owning over 200000 acres The Marquis of Tullibardine as his successor has had no notable army career remaining to succeed the title
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British Steamer Sunk by German Submarine
New York reports the British steamship Toftwood carrying a cargo valued at about $760,000 was submarine attacked and sunk on its Christmas day voyage from New York. Advices say the vessel sailed from New York on Christmas Day and was sunk en route by a German submarine.
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German Labor Party Loyal to Government Message
Amsterdam reports Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg replies to a joint letter from labor bodies. He commends German labor support for peace terms, condemns Entente demands, and vows all must stake everything for the fatherland, pledging loyalty as a pledge of victory and a prosperous future for Germany.
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Freighter Fights German U-Boat in Mediterranean Duel
New York reports Lindenhall arrival from Naples describing a 40 minute battle with a Teutonic submarine in the Mediterranean. The freighter fired 86 rounds from a 13 pounder aft mount as shells struck, while the ship carried coal from Cardiff en route from Gibraltar to Naples.
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Swiss army divisions ordered to mobilize on January 24
Washington report states Swiss consulates abroad informed members of the second Swiss army division and parts of the fourth and fifth divisions to return to Switzerland and join the colors. Consular officials received the instructions via the Swiss legation. The mobilization date is set for January 24. Also noted is North Dakota weather: snow, very cold, with a minimum of minus twenty and a maximum of eleven degrees.
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Germans claim removal of neutral prisoners of war
New York and Washington dispatches report that three Americans were aboard the British steamer Yarrowdale when captured by the German raider. The German admiralty asserts neutrals among crew have been removed as prisoners of war, prompting questions over armed merchant ships as war vessels and the American stance on the issue.
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Assistant Fire Chief of Seattle Killed at Opera House
A flawed clipping reports the death of Seattle’s assistant fire chief in a disaster at the Grand Opera House. The roof collapse trapped rescuers and bystanders, with authorities beginning investigations and identifying victims.
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