Carranza Ambassador Demands Action After Bandit Massacre
Elizo Arredondo, Carranza's ambassador, delivered a note to Secretary Lansing deploring the massacre of American and foreign citizens by Mexican bandits. The U S government demands apprehension and punishment of the outlaws and holds Carranza officials potentially responsible if neglect is shown. Secretary Lansing outlined differences between high seas and territorial law and said an investigation is underway. Troop movements and reports from El Paso and Chihuahua describe the raid, killings, and pursuit by Carranza forces.
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Bart Kramer
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Lopez
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Juarez
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International Bridge
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Mmines
Carranza Guard
Santa Vreabel
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Salazar
Ben Snell
Frank Woods
Banta Vrabel
Banta Yeabel
Santa Ysabel
Carranga
Schmidt Sentenced to Life in San Quentin for Times Building Murder
Mathew A. Schmidt, convicted of murder in the Times building bombing five years ago, received a life term with execution stayed until January 24 to allow appeal. The related case of David Caplan was deferred to January 24 for trial.
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Cal
Mathew A. Schmidt
Times
San Quentin
Schmidt
David Caplan
McNamaras
Alao
Save Indian Babies Plea From Government
Washington Cato Ollala commissioner for Indian affairs appealed to every employee of the United States Indian service urging action to save Indian babies under six. He cited statistics alleging a disturbing trend he called the internal menace linked to certain educational propaganda.
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Washington, D.C
United States Indian Service
Cato Olla
Indian Affairs
Chinese revolutionaries crushed in January engagements
Report from Canton via Hong Kong says on January 6 7 and in Tamaul Polonea Yetexu Wo and Poklo rebels were killed and captured after fierce fighting. Rebels were well supplied but ran out of ammunition then fought with bombs. Leaders were killed or captured as government forces pursued remaining rebels leaving munitions and horses seized.
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London
Tamaul
Polonea
Yetexu Wo
Poklo
Canton
Hong Kong
Reutes
Imperial Guards Fail In Champagne Assault At Chalons Sur Marne
French and Imperial Guard forces faced a massive German attack near Chalons sur Marne in Champagne. The assault began after an intense bombardment, with French three inch guns repelling initial waves until a fourth German push forced gains before a counterattack reclaimed positions.
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France
Imperial Guard
Champagne
British Miners to Oppose Compulsion
The Miners' Federation of Great Britain met in London and unanimously opposed compulsory military service. Sioux Falls reports from Jan 13 note extreme cold with temperatures plunging to 32 to 36 below zero. China announces reopening of the famed King Cheng porcelain factory with government aid after prior destruction.
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London
Miners’ Federation of Great Britain
Sioux Fall
Coe A
Teh King Cheng
China
Marketing Expenses Illustrated by Long Hauls in Western Farms
Pierre North Dakota 8 D 13 January discusses farmers hauling grain 40 to 60 miles to market. One farmer with 8000 bushels requires four days per round trip for a four horse team totaling at least 120 days for 30 trips. Lodgepole resident F Dragoo notes roads busy with teams and grain men lodging at his house nightly on the way to market.
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F. Dragoo
Lodgepole
New Archbishop of Diocese of Chicago Installed
The Right Reverend William M. D. has been appointed archbishop of the Chicago diocese following the death of the late archbishop. The selection reflects the church’s choice for leadership in a period of transition.
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Chicago
William M D
James Catholi
Casa Chicago
New York
Rumors of Mass Killings Stir Border Tense
Reports from El Paso and Chihuahua City recount rumors of Americans and English women killed by Mexican bandits near Madera and Cananea. Bodies of 18 Americans reached the border, with details of the massacre and identifications, while Mexicans in El Paso fear reprisals and Americans discuss a possible 1000-strong expedition to pursue those responsible.
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Chihuahua City
Cananea
Bonora
Phelps-Dodge
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State Department
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Villa
Jack Leftbridge
Berry
Babricora Ranch
Hearst
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Joe Enders
F. A. Stephenson
Miners’ and Smelter Men's Association of
Greek Queen summoned to Kaiser’s bedside
A Rome wireless dispatch says Queen Sophia of Greece has summoned to the bedside of her brother, Emperor William, whose illness is described as serious. The queen is to depart at once for Berlin.
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Rome
Sophia
Greece
William
Erlin
United States to Face Vigorous Allied Note on Blockade
Washington reports Britain and France will send a formal note in reply to Wilson's protest against allied trade restrictions. The note argues that if US opposition to blockade methods stands, neutral ports could still allow goods to flow to Germany, rendering Allied measures ineffective. It notes ships would be condemned under blockade while goods seized under orders in council go unreimbursed.
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Great Britain
France
United States
Wilson
State Department
Germany
United Rete
Denmark
French Leader in the Balkans Heads Toward Greek Port
General Sarraill a seasoned French veteran and one of Joffre’s noted officers departs from his headquarters for a tour amid forces totaling over 172000 men and officers from French and British troops at a Greek port.
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Joffre
Rete
Mrs Hauser Arrives to Aid Alibi in Hauser Murder Trial
Mrs May Hauser and her elderly mother arrive in Omaha to aid her husband Arthur Hauser on trial for the Oct 16 murder of W H Smith, Woodmen of the World cashier. She plans to testify he was with her that night while witnesses place Hauser near the crime scene and on a streetcar.
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Miss Slate
Omaha
Neb
May Hauser
Arthur Hauser
W. H. Smith
Woodmen of the World Cashier
Hauser
Letitia Newton
Nels Gunderson
Attempt on Premier Okuma in Japan Armored Car Attack
Tokio January 14 report says an assailant threw two bombs at Premier Count Okuma’s automobile. The premier was not injured and the attack is under investigation.
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Tokio
Count Okuma
Okuma
Huronian Torpedoed But Remains Afloat
The New Leyland liner Huronian sailing from Galveston to Liverpool was torpedoed December 26 1915 off the Irish coast and towed into port. Built 1915 in Glasgow the 475 foot ship had 8 706 gross tons and carried cotton corn and wheat valued at over £1 000 000.
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New York
Galveston
International Mercantile Marine
Liverpool
Glasgow
Aged Man Accused of Murder Held Insane
Daunte 82, John Hans 71, previously jailed for murdering his wife, has been adjudged insane by the county board and ordered to Yankton State Hospital. The wife’s death appeared brutal with neck injuries and a rope fragment found near the body.
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Daunte
John Hans
County Board of Insanity
Wear
State Hospital
Yankton
Government to seek 100 million franc treasury advance
Parliament to be asked to authorize an advance of 100 000 000 francs to ship Owlermae to expand Cloeta capacity by purchase of allied or meal goods amid shipping facility shortages.
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Dan
Ilex
Berlin plans price control for livestock market
Berlin reports a national move to regulate butcher stock prices through two large organizations. Producers and consumers will be represented by stakeholders including sellers and municipal bodies under government supervision. Experts would set prices for all livestock reaching markets to stabilize costs for breeders and consumers.
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Berlin
Big Majority for Compulsion Bill in London Parliament
London reports a large endorsement for the military service bill as the House of Commons rejects a motion to defeat it by a wide margin. The second reading proceeds without division, with ministers and party figures signaling unity for wartime policy and a new push toward national support.
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London
House of Commons
House
Arthur Henderson
Board of
V Ucation
Earl Kirchner
Derby
Asquith
Labor
Board of Education
Willam Brace
Death of Huerta Expected Soon
El Paso despatch reports Gen Victoriano Huerta near death with family at his bedside and final rites administered as physicians say he is sinking. The former provisional Mexican president is in critical condition awaiting the end.
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el Paso
Tex
Victoriano Huerta
Mexico
Huerta
Student killed in annual Penn bowl fight
In Philadelphia on January 13 a deadly bowl fight between University of Pennsylvania freshmen and sophomores left one student dead and six injured. Willian Lifson, 17, of New Jersey, died as 700 students clashed. police sent a murder squad to arrest witnesses and a coroner's inquest was planned.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Willian Lifson
Mlizayeth
Polie
Lisson
Former soldier fires three killings then suicide in San Francisco
Floyd Peyser, a dishonorably discharged U.S. sailor, killed Marjorie Miz, his mother Mrs. A. W. Evans, and sister-in-law Irene White before shooting himself. He had been warned away from the Hill apartments and tracked the women from room to room before the final shots.
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Floyd Peyeer
United States
Marjorie Miz
Yuesterday
A. W. Evans
Mra
Irene White
Venin
Almioer
Peyser
Hill Apartments
Women tram conductors join Leads tramways in trial
The tirat corps of 20 young women in serge tunics with red facings serves on Leads tramways and may expand to 200. They will be paid the same rate as men at 601 a week, or 4.65 dollars for full-time work.
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Leads
Pneland) Corporation
Tirat
New Zealand To Build High Great Root B Store
A six story department store is under construction in New Zealand with plans for a prominent downtown presence. The project signals a major commercial development as workers near completion on the site.
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New Zealand
Montenegrin Crisis Deepens As Allies Blunder
From London Jan 14 a report warns Montenegro faces collapse under German Austrian forces after mounting attacks on Cettinje and Lovcen. Italian aid is blamed for arriving too late while Saloniki confronts renewed assaults as Greece protests the Corfu occupation.
Belgian artillery exchanges reported north of Steenstrade
Paris reports the Belgian war office says artillery activity is rising on all sides, especially north of Steenstrade, as fighting continues. A bridge over the Demir Hiewr river near Saloniki was destroyed by French engineers as a precaution. German reports claim repulsion of three attacks near Armentieres and another in Champagne with two French assaults halted.
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Sayville
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Champagne
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