Submarine Crisis Unclear as Affidavits Arrive
Washington reports in early January show the Persia sinking remains unsettled with officials awaiting official proof. affidavits from 26 Persia survivors indicate no warning and no submarine sighted, while Austria-Hungary offers no new details as Penfield's dispatch seeks knowledge of the incident.
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Lansing
Garrel
Alexandria
State Department
Persia
Charles H. Grant
England
Austro-Hungary
Penfield
Vienna
Austria-Hungary
Ford Peace Party Passes Through Germany En Route To The Hague
The Ford peace party of 150 advocates left Copenhagen for The Hague on a special train after Germany granted passage through its territory. They will be in Germany for 11 hours from crossing the frontier until reaching Holland, and each member agreed to follow military rules. Delegations from neutral nations will meet at The Hague for a protracted peace conference.
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Copenhagen
Ford Peace Party
Hague
Germany
Holland
Woman's National Democratic League Opens Fourth Annual Session
The Woman's National Democratic League begins its fourth annual convention in Washington with delegates from across the country. An address by President Wilson is read and a speech by Speaker Clark is delivered. Plans are made to assist the national Democratic committee in the campaign.
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Associated Press
Washington
Woman's National Democratic League
Wilson
Clark
National Democratic Committee
Arkansas Has a Candidate for Supreme Court Vacancy
Washington dispatch reports Chief Justice McJulloch of the Arkansas Supreme Court has been suggested to President Wilson by Senator Robinson for the vacancy on the Supreme Court bench.
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Associated Presse
Washington
Mcjulloch
Arkansas Supreme Court
Wilson Jay
Robinson
Supreme’ Court
Asheville man sparks scare at state building with explosive question
John M Parker of Asheville North Carolina created a commotion at the state war and naval building when he asked what would stop him from planting a bomb He examined a package in his pocket and told reporters the parcel was a harmless gift He departed without incident
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Associated Press
John M. Parker
Asheville
N. C
State, War and Naval Building
Germany offers indemnity and warning in Lusitania dispute
Berlin proposals reported in Washington outline Germany paying indemnity for Lusitania deaths and refraining from torpedoing ships without warning. Assures submarine warfare will end and applies only to passenger liners in North Sea.
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Ryeiy
Germany
North Sea
North Carolina Guard seeks federal role with state control in peace
Greensboro news reports the North Carolina National Guard association calls for more federalized force readiness while maintaining state control in peacetime. Proposals include increasing the regular establishment and a dual establishment plan pairing enlisted or officer volunteers with federal service in case of war.
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Greensboro
North Carolina National Guard Association
National Guard
Congress
United States
President Outlines Pan American Peace Plan
President Wilson detailed Pan American policy at the Pan American Scientific congress. He backed mutual defense of political independence and territorial integrity, amicable boundary settlements, arbitration for disputes, and stopping revolutionary expeditions while affirming the Monroe Doctrine as U.S. authority.
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Washington
United States
Wilson
Lansing
America
Sinking of British Submarine Off Holland Coast
The British admiralty announced the sinking of a submarine off the coast of Holland. The crew of 33 was saved and taken to the Dutch port of Helder by the Noord Brabant. The submarine’s name was not disclosed.
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Associated Press
London
Holland
Admiralty
Texas
Noord Brabant
Helder
Weather Report Rain East and Snow West With Cooling
Rain in the east and a mix of rain or snow in the west bring cooler temperatures tonight. Saturday looks cloudy and colder with moderate northeast winds and variable conditions.
Postal Receipts Rise At High Point Post Office In 1915
The High Point post office reported 1915 postal receipts totaling 89,588.11. The last quarter of 1915 surpassed the final quarter of 1914 by 4846. For October to December 1915 monthly totals were 3,659.70, 3,106.15, and 3,463.56 respectively. The year’s quarterly and monthly figures are listed with postmaster Bradshaw announcing the annual total.
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High Point
Sotios S.d
Bradshaw
Two Defendants Face Judge Dalton in City Court
In a recorder's court session Judge Dalton heard two small ordinance cases. C. N. Pratt received a suspended sentence for sewer connection with a February 1 deadline after obtaining a permit. Collins Horney pleaded guilty to operating scales without a license, was taxed $4.98 in costs and paid with a five dollar bill. George Bowes faces trial tomorrow for allowing a vicious dog to run at large after it allegedly bit J. A. Perry.
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Collins Horney
George Bowes
J. A. Perry
Russians Gain Position as Vienna Reports Reduced Frontline Violence
Official Vienna dispatches say Russians pause after gains at Czertorwske and hold a stabilizing position along the eastern frontier. European powers discuss Balkan influence while Britain debates conscription amid domestic turmoil and political strife, including Asquith's bill passage.
Case Against New Haven Directors Goes to Jury
The case against William Rockefeller and ten former directors of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad, charged with criminal conspiracy under the Sherman act, went to the jury today. The maximum penalty on conviction is one year in prison or a 5000 fine or both.
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Associated Press
New York
William Rockefeller
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
White House Social Session Opens With Pan American Delegates
Washington January 7 The White House social season opens with a reception for delegates to the Pan American congress. Four thousand invitations have been issued for the event.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Pan-American Congress
Pan American Scientific Conference Concludes Two Sections
Washington reports the second Pan American scientific conference completed two sections today. Public health and mining sections closed after papers were read, with four other groups meeting to discuss general subjects.
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Associated Press
Washington
Richmond Gripped by Heavy Snow Storm Delays Rail Traffic
Heavy snowstorms began early today in Richmond disrupting electric car schedules and hindering steam railroad traffic as crews work to restore services. The storm’s impact spreads across the city affecting transit and daily routines.
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Richmond
lPresa
Chinese rebels seize and loot Chinese customs house
One hundred armed men attacked and looted the Chinese customs house at midday on the Kowloon boundary. The marauders proclaimed themselves revolutionaries and fear further trouble grows as rebels are said to have corrupted government troops. Kowloon lies opposite Hong Kong across the peninsula.
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Associated Press
Cantor
China
Kowloon
Hongkong
Collector Malone Reports on Italian Ship Case
Collector Malone's reports on the Giuseppe Verdi, which arrived in New York yesterday with two guns mounted on its stern, were received by the Treasury Department and sent to the State Department and were not made public.
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Associated Press
Washington
Malone
New York
Treasury Department
Clayton Ally Visited Washington For Supreme Court Seat
Montgomery Ala Jan 7 Friends of former Congressman Henry D Clayton act as Alabama delegation to appeals to the President for a Justice Lamar successor. Clayton is now judge of the Federal court for the district of southern and western Alabama.
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Montgomery
Ala
Henry D Clayton
Alabama
Wasihneten
Lamar
Clayton
Federal Court For
District of Southern
Widdle Alabame
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