Wilson railroad program blocked by Congress doubtful this session
Washington January 13 President Wilson faces weak odds in pushing railroad legislation modeled on the Canadian disputes act. labor leaders grow confident the plan won t pass this session. Aiming for an investigative commission only may replace his broader proposal, with 90 day strike notice and no compulsory service terms in dispute.
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Farmers Not Getting Share Of Prosperity
Linenin Neh Jan 13 Nebraska farmers complain of high prices and few markets as car shortages curb sales. House forms committee to study transport issues, cites national railcar shortage and warehouse limits. New bills include minimum wage for women and true consideration on deeds.
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Hold Wounded Sias for Mother's Murder
Paola Kansas January report states police charged Crest with murder after Hazel Sias lay wounded in hospital where doctors fought to save her life and determine if she could testify about the killing of her mother. Also notes Austrian ambassador Tarnow begins U S journey from Berlin with entente safe-passage guarantee.
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Cornerstone girl awakens briefly from sleep
Correctionville Iowa January 12 Mien Exther Mann who fell asleep Tuesday evening woke briefly this morning. She ate and then slept again under physician watch. Pain and crying at night noted. she is at the home of her brother in law Thomas Jones after being found asleep in a shed. Threatening letters are believed to relate to her condition.
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Thaw slashes wrist and throat in suicide bid
Harry K. Thaw, hospitalized after slashing his throat and wrist to end his life, may be released in two weeks if he does not take poison tablets found on him. Detectives guard his bedside as New York authorities seek him on kidnapping and assault charges involving Frederick Gump Jr. of Kansas City.
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Ships Sunk Without Warning Details From Foreign Office
London reports from the Foreign Office to the Associated Press describe two British ships torpedoed without warning by Central Powers submarines. The City of Birmingham was hit at 11:55 a.m. November 27 1916 in the Mediterranean. one dead and four injured, 170 passengers and 141 crew saved by the hospital ship Letitia. The Reapwell was sunk the same night. the captain was captured, crew rescued by the Breyton.
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Three Die In Boiler Explosion On Frisco
Kansans City Mo Jan 12 Three men were killed in the boiler explosion of a freight train engine on the St Louis and San Francisco railroad near Grand View Mo to Ky The dead are W B R Hall engineer H L Hartley fireman Hollie Eib brakeman
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Two Men Killed by Nitroglycerin Blast Near Greybull
Denver reports two men died when a can of nitroglycerin they were loading into a car exploded two miles east of Greybull Wyoming. Sid Martin and an unknown companion were the victims. Martin was blown to bits and the car remained undamaged. The blast was felt 20 miles away.
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Glynn elected chairman of New York Republican committee
George A. Glynn of Syracuse was chosen chairman of the New York Republican State Committee today, succeeding Frederick C. Tanner after accepting Tanner's resignation.
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Lawmakers Recommit Wood Leak Inquiry As Contempt Threat Looms
Washington lawmakers abandon closure on the stock market leak tied to President Wilson's peace note and recommit the Wood resolution to the rules committee. Rep Cantrill dissents. Rep Campbell calls for full wire investigation linking F A Connolly Co to a Wall Street private wire. The Connolly firm includes R W Holling, brother of Mrs Wilson.
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New Trade Menace Hinting At By Paper
The Hamberger Nachrichten comments on the Spanish note on submarine warfare. It calls the stance one sided and partial, argues Premier Remenones has a stake in Spain’s export trade, and warns neutral nations that unlimited profit from contraband with enemies brings inevitable risks. It adds hope that contraband trade will be hampered soon in another way.
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Workman Treasurer Short $16 000 Indicated in Omaha Case
Grand Island Neb Jan 12 After a day’s session of the finance committee of the grand lodge Ancient Order of United Workmen the accounts of Frederick E L Dodder of Omaha who died by suicide last week were reviewed a shortage of 16000 dollars was indicated and a full statement will follow after two experts finish their work
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Lord George Baillie Hamilton Dies at East Lothian Estate
Col Lord George Baillie Hamilton eldest son of the Earl of Maddington died this morning at his East Lothian family seat. He was known as heir to the Maddington title and estate and his death alters line of succession for the family.
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British Week of Bombardment Caps With Prisoner Totals Near Deaumont Hamel
British forces, under rain and mud, pressed the German line north of Deaumont Hamel after a week of bombardment. Prisoners total about 400 in the last three days, with 140 taken in a Tuesday night attack. Engineers laid new positions as dawn assaults continued and German gunnery proved weak and erratic.
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Entente note deepens European bloodshed delaying peace
Washington reports the entente reply to the Wilson peace note signals further bloodletting before peace. Germany and allies oppose terms, while the U S weighs new steps, including demanding specific terms. President Wilson reviews options as cabinet discusses possible actions in secrecy.
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Renewed British Attacks Fail as Berlin Reports
Berlin says two British assaults on the French front north of the Ancre failed with heavy losses after initial gains near Beaucourt. The German war office also notes a Romanian town capture, Russian offensives repulsed near the Sereth, and continued fighting along the Vilna Dvinsk line with Austrian Hungarian forces holding in the Lake Ochrida area.
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Suffrage Silent Sentinels Picket White House in Cold
The 12 suffrage silent sentinels braved below freezing temperatures to picket the White House today. They sought to press their cause on President Wilson, despite an invitation rumored to bring them inside the executive mansion.
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Holland Opens Steamship Line to South American West Coast
Holland launches a new steamship service linking Ampsterdam with ports along the west coast of South America. The line aims to expand trade and passenger travel between Europe and South American markets.
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War talk sways across nations over Wilson note
Paris and London papers urge Americans to join the war effort as the entente responds to President Wilson. While German papers question the note, British outlets see a shift toward clearer aims and a possible Ottoman empire reordering with liberal rights for smaller nations.
Paris News Outlines Allied Note as War Aim Covenant
Paris papers approve the allied note on war aims. Alfred Capus says the note makes clear the allies’ objects and resolve to vanquish Germany. Belgium’s note to Wilson is praised for dignity and calm as entente shows no hidden agenda.
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Journal Reaction to Entente Reply and Wilson Plan
London papers debate the Entente reply to President Wilson with editorials in The Morning Post The Daily Graphic maps territorial changes The Times praises Western civilization values while The Daily Telegraph finds the reply incomplete compared to Germany and notes no terms were offered by Berlin The discourse reflects wartime confidence and strategic shifts.
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Rumanians Sent to Work in North France
A number of Romanian prisoners of war have been sent to work in the occupied part of northern France according to a wartime dispatch. The move is described as agricultural labor duty under military supervision with further details pending.
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Kenyon cites limited funds for federal Iowa salaries
Washington Jan 13 Senator Kenyon replies to petitions from Iowa federal workers including postal clerks and rural carriers. He says funds are scarce as Congress under a democratic regime spends heavily on park river and harbor bills and other projects.
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Allies Demand Definite Reply From Greece
London reports Greece’s entente ultimatum response is praised but insufficient. Greece must grant a definite acquiescence, notably immediate release of Veniseriat supporters, with timing unspecified. No 15 day delay or blockade extension planned unless full demands are met.
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Greece
No universal military training this Congress Hull says
Rep Hull of the Second district states after House military committee sessions that there will be no universal military training legislation this congress. The defense act will stay largely the same with potential liberal changes for the guard.
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Unidentified Woman Found Dead In Columbus Hotel
An unknown woman was found murdered in a leading Columbus hotel room with throat cut. Police believe she died about 24 hours earlier. the room was last occupied by C. V. Von Brunt of Chicago on January 9.
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Sub menace increased taxes Britain's industry
London Jan 12 Admiral Sir John Jellicoe the first sea lord warned that the submarine menace to merchant ships is far greater than ever and demands full energy to combat it He said Britain must rely on ship building to sustain the mercantile marine and noted German boasts about campaigns in the North Sea while confirming the Navy total of nearly 4000 vessels and global duties in wartime
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Await Orders Blur Search For Missing Flyers In California
San Diego authorities waited for Washington guidance before resuming the search for Lieut. Col. H C Bishop and Lieut. W A Robertson Jr. two army aviators believed missing near the international line in northern Baja California while attempting a nonstop flight to Calexico. Col. W A Glassford said no local action would occur until war department directions were received.
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Canada Buys Small New Brunswick Railroad
St Johns Jan 1 The Canadian government purchases the international railroad from dew Hrunawick near Ce ce to Wan Feeea for 1 000 060 and it is valued at this amount. The deal transfers the line extending across New Brunswick with the government taking control today.
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Anarchists Plan Death of Johnson Revealed in Letters
San Francisco January 12 Anarchist plots to assassinate Gov. Hiram W. Johnson were revealed in letters seized in Alexander Berkman’s office. District Attorney Edward Cunha testified in the Mooney murder trial that the letters showed conspiracies to destroy government blow up California and kill Governor Johnson.
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Fire destroys Canadian Car plant near Kingsland
New York Jan 13 a $9 acre munition plant of Canadian Car and Foundry near Kingsland New Jersey was wrecked by a blaze destroying shells valued over 4 million dollars. Fire officials report no loss of life and hope all 1400 workers escaped. Investigators say accident remains likely as Russian orders for 1.5 million shells bound for Europe were in the plant.
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Prohibitory Bills Emerge in Lincoln Senate
In Lincoln on January 12 a first prohibitory bill was introduced by Senator Bushee Kimball. It requires revenue stamps on all boom consumed in the state and makes a second bootlegging conviction a penitentiary offense. Other measures include four year terms for county officers and license revocation for convicted speeders. The legislature paid tribute to Colonel Cody and a joint committee was formed to probe the car shortage.
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Pere Marquette Cuts Passenger Service Over Coal Shortage
Detroit on January 13 reports the Pere Marquette railroad will reduce passenger service due to a coal shortage. The cut affects schedules and service levels for travelers affected by the supply disruption.
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Phillips Nominated to Succeed Osborne
Washington January 12 William Phillips of Massachusetts third assistant secretary of state was nominated to succeed John E Osborne who recently resigned Breckenridge Long a St Louis lawyer was nominated as third assistant secretary of state to mutate
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Inaugural Address May Be Heard By Telephone
Washington reports that gatherings nationwide may hear President Wilsons inaugural address by long distance telephone on March 6. Local inauguration committees have arranged with telephone companies, and the plan is considered quite possible.
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Arnold Daly Condition Update After Hospital Stay
New York January twelfth report Arnold Daly actor remains in hospital but shows hopeful signs. Doctors say ailment stemming from recent illness is not serious and recovery is expected.
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Rego Leads U S Railroad Team In Manila Report
Eugene Rued of New Hampshire, former Phil last year, is noted in Manila today as leading the U S Railroad delegation. The incomplete item from Manila hints at changes in roster and duties for the ongoing assignment.
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