President Wilson Urges World Peace League in Senate Address
President Wilson addressed the U S Senate urging the United States to join a league for peace and to apply the Monroe Doctrine globally He emphasized ending the war promptly and outlined conditions for a future league while highlighting the need for thorough debate and public support.
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Washington
Wilson
Marshall
Senate
United States
League of Nations
League For Peace
Cummins
Thone
14 Pollette
Tillman
London
Manchester Guardian
London Daily News
Peat Winda
Ottawa
Pope
Manchester
British Labor Conference
International League For the
Root
Elihu Root
National Security League
German raider sunk off Brazil coast report unconfirmed
Reports from Brazil state a German raider attacked British and French shipping and has been sunk about 130 miles off Para by the British cruiser Glasgow. Dispatches from Pernambuco say the raider was accompanied by three submarines.
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Rio Janeiro
Para
Glasgow
Pernambuco
New York
Herald
Brazil
Suffolk
London
England
Russians Press Three Eastern Fronts in Desperate Fight
Berlin reports desperate Russian efforts to pierce German lines in Moldavia with hand to hand combat in the Carpathians yielding no gains. German allies push toward Russian territory on Dobrudja’s northern flank as a German account claims a British destroyer sunk and a second seen sinking, with a German U boat also involved.
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Berlin
Moldavia
Carpathians
Dobrudja
Admiralty
Damaged Vessels Return From Ymuiden Port Scene
Report notes several ships reached Ymuiden in damaged condition while others returned with minor damages. Authorities assess breaching incidents and ongoing repairs expected to take weeks. Local crews coordinate with port authorities to secure berths and inspect hull integrity.
Attempt to kill Japanese statesman at mass meeting
Yukio Ozaki former justice minister and Constitutional party leader faced an assassination attempt as two men armed with short swords rushed a platform during his mass meeting. He demanded cabinet resignation and Terauchi's ouster. The emperor dissolved the Avon of representatives.
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Tokio
Yukio Ozaki
Justice
Constitutional Party
Terauchi
Avan of Representatives
Submarine cordon around British Isles reported
From Weymouth to Swinemunde passengers describe Germany planning a 30 vessel submarine cordon around the British Isles with a warning to neutral ships that all will be sunk and crews and passengers forced to abandon ship. The Lindenhall shows shell damage and Yarrowdale brings news of ships sunk after attacks near the British front.
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York
Beltic
Germany
British Isles
Lindenhalt
Berlin
Yarrowdale
Swinemude
Son of Prominent Citizen Suspected in Murder
Angeles report states Merold J Winter son of former New York District Attorney Winter is jailed on suspicion of causing the death of Miss Harvey a Dexter College student found dead in bed in Los Angeles.
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Angeles
Harvey
Dexter College
Soxud
Merold J Winter
Winter
New York
Deportation Probe Into Belgian Case Planned
Rular agents have been instructed to personally investigate the surrounding deportation of Belgians to Germany. The inquiry aims to uncover facts and determine responsibility amid the wartime action.
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Pernally
Bol
Germany
Big Battles Launched for United States Navy
A fragmentary notice discusses the launch of US Navy battleships and mentions ceremonies involving individuals such as Camille McBeath. The text is garbled but centers on naval ship launches and associated public events.
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United States Navy
Japanese Announcement Suggests Bad Faith Over Pacific Colonies
Jun 24. Tokio. The Poreien Minister Mo on addressed the diet and intimated a proposal to retain the Pacific colonies seized from Germany. The statement signals potential unilateral retention plans amid postwar shifts.
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Tokio
Poreien
Moon
Inti Te 1
Germany
Pacific
Pershing 70 Be Withdrawn From Mexican Border
General Funston confirms plans to return militiamen to their homes as orders directed Pershing to withdraw from Mexican territory. The move signals a reduction of U S troops on the border amid ongoing adjustments to border operations.
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San Antonio
Texas
Funston
United States
Pershing
Alaska Steamship Breaks Steering Gear Near Sea
The steamship Alaska en route north at 9 am near Seattle broke her steering gear a few miles out and was towed back to port by the steamship Jefferson. She carried eighty passengers and repair efforts are underway to dispatch her again tonight.
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Seattle
Alaska
Jefferson
Burial of National Hero Dewey in Arlington with Honors
Washington January 21 Admiral Dewey was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery with full military and naval honors. He died from pneumonia in the line of duty, his death mourned nationwide.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
National Cemete
Arlington
Sneumonis
Fatal London munitions blast kills hundreds in East End
A massive explosion in a London munitions factory on Friday last killed about three hundred people and injured hundreds more. The blast destroyed three city blocks and left widespread devastation in the East End.
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London
East End
Pire
Bali earthquake devastates island. many dead and injured
A severe earthquake on Bali in the Malay Archipelago leaves about fifty people dead and two hundred wounded. Thousands of houses factories and temples are destroyed across the island, with extensive damage reported.
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London
Bali
Assistant Fire Chief Killed Seattle
Fire which destroyed the Grand opera house early Sunday morning caused the death of Assistant Fire Chief Frederick C. Gillham and injured nine others.
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Seattle
Grand Opera House
Frederick C. Gillham
Canal limits on new battle cruisers spur concern
The Pittsburgh Press notes preliminary plans for four new battle cruisers at about 800 feet long and a beam of 105 feet with only five feet to spare for Panama canal locks. Editors warn that future ships may exceed current limits as designers push for more length and width to accommodate engines and boiler rooms, creating unease over surpassing canal clearance.
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Panama Canal
Pittsburgh Press
Political Plums and Alaska Gubernatorial Scramble
Regional political discussion centers on Wilson’s reelection and Sulzer or Wickersham as delegate. A petition seeks reappointment of Marshal Erwin, drawing cross party support. local Democrats chafe at Fairbanks dominance and see a contest between Erwin and Boarman for the Fourth division marshal post.
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Wilson
Charles A. Sulzer
Congress
Utter
Democratic
Yairbanks
United States
Veroy Charles
He. Erwin
Charles
Laree
Sulzer
Wickersham
Delecate
Iverner Siromg
Jimeau
E. W. Griia
Ruby and
Chena Busiess Minn
Griffin
Marshal
L. T. Erwin
Erwin
Boarman
Fairbanks
Marshal Erwin
Iditarod
George Riley Appointed Local Road Supervisor
Commissioner Geraghty announces the appointment of J. E. George Riley as road supervisor for this district for the ensuing year. Riley has criticized local road projects but will oversee the work, promising to apply his energy to road funds while maintaining his mining interests.
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Geraghty
J. E
George”) Riley
Riley
United States Aviators Rescued After Desert Ordeal
Lieutenant Colonel Bishop and Lieutenant Robertson of the U S Army were found in Wellton Arizona after a weeklong trek in a Mexican desert. They survived four days without food or water and traveled about two hundred miles with malfunctioning compasses. Both men are expected to recover.
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Wellton
Ariz
Bishop
Robertson
United States Army
Utica
United States
Candie
T. M. Reed
Philip Corrigan
Corrigan
Judge Reed
Hughes Returns to Bar After Presidential Coelection
New York January 23 Charles E Hughes, defeated Republican candidate for President, returned to the bar. Ex Senator Root welcomed him with the remark Tam glad is here but now he were somewhere lse. Hughes replied he left the Supreme Court as a duty and sought no sympathy.
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New York
Charles E. Hughes
Root
Tam
Leaks Hearing Resumes In New York City
The congressional committee investigating the peace news leak resumes hearings at the customs house in New York City after moving from Washington. Prominent figures including President Noble are listed among witnesses in the session.
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New York
Congressional Committee
Peace News
Customs House
Washington
Noble
New York Exchange
Artist of the Exposition Betty De Long Commits Suicide
Betty De Long, famed Pan Pacific Exposition artist, killed herself in San Francisco today after a three hour argument with Dr. W. Porter who tried to stop her. She fired a single pistol shot and died instantly.
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San Francisco
Betty de Long
W. 8. Porter
Alaskan Teacher Remarries Wife After Alimony Case
SVERETT Wash Jan 22 An Alaska school teacher W D McMillan who was jailed for failure to pay alimony to his former wife has remarried her and been released. He carried 1700 dollars in cash on his person.
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Sverett, Wash
W. D. McMillan
Alaska
Seattle
Navy plans to boost aide to rear admiral rank
Reported January 22 that a push to elevate a personal aide to the rank of rear admiral faces internal protests and presidential opposition. The move would affect about 140 officers already senior in standing.
Counterfeiter Captured in Capitol Hill Residence Area
Seattle report states a counterfeiter was discovered and captured in the veiled Capitol Hill residence district. Bogus money was found in the ivy covering the tenant’s home. He claims he is a victim of circumstances.
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Seattle
Haseen
Capitol Hill
Storybook killing shocks San Bernardino suitors duel
In San Bernardino California on January 24 Frank Imines shot and killed Dolphin Mon ez outside Viola Munro's home. Both men were suitors for Miss Munro and Mon ez died at the scene.
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San Bernadino
Cal
Frank ‘Iminez
Dolphin Monez
Viola Munro
Montez
Miss Munro
Deutsch land German submarine merchantman due at Bridgeport
Still expected Bridgeport report from Jan 21 notes the German submarine merchantman Deutsch land is anticipated to arrive within forty eight hours.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Fatal auto crash kills two unnamed men near Bothell road
An auto on the Bothell road plunged through a bridge in Seattle today killing two well dressed young men who have not yet been identified.
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Seattle
Bothell Road
Local roster lines spark question on team names
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals including John Auld Auld McDonald A. Nordstrom Grant Mur doc B Keist Charles Gay George Dubois Gene Norton V Walker C Lovett. Unclear context prompts questions about team or club affiliation and the event tied to this roster snippet.
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John Auld
A. C. Nordstrom
Grant Murdock
B. Keist
Charles Gay
George Duboise
Gene Norton
V. Walker
C. Lovett
Wickersham leads as counting continues in Alaska poll
Juneau reports show Wickersham ahead in the Fourth division with a four vote plurality and a two vote net gain overall. The canvassing board, chaired by Governor Strong, races through incomplete division returns, while protests over registration and certification await decisions.
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Juneau
Territorial
Strong
United States Commissioners
Utica
Fortuna Ledge
Willow Creek
Unalakleet
Bristol Bay
Wickersham
Deering
Fort Gibbon
Otter
Seattle Mayor and Police Chief Indicted on Graft Charges
Seattle reports a definite decision to indict Mayor Gill and Chief of Police Beckingham for graft. Also to be charged is a police detective tied to a group of four detectives, accused of collecting 40 cents per gallon on bootleg whisky shipments by the Billingsley gang.
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Seattle
Gill
Beckingham
Billingsley
German raider sighted in North Pacific lanes
Seattle managers report that Orient head offices of marine insurers have learned a German commerce raider is prowling North Pacific trade lanes. The warning drives insurance rates higher as carriers reassess risk.
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Seattle
Orient
North Pacific
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