Belgium Rejects Peace and Stands With Entente
Rome dispatch reports Belgium rejects a separate peace offer from Germany presented through papal nuncio Monsignor Porcelli. Berlin signals terms include restoration of Belgium to its government. Separate notes mention Oscar wounded in 1814 and Kitchener potentially taking over command in Egypt with Derby as war secretary. gossip amid war leadership reshuffles.
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German Plotters Had Boston Base
Federal authorities in Boston confirm typewritten dictograph records from a suspected anti war group. Indictments target German consul Franz Bott and Baron von Schack plus Turkish consul Maurice Hall for conspiring to influence US neutrality and hamper munition output.
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Railroad into Mexico opened in January
Washington reports the first train in four years on the Southern Pacific line from Nogales to Mazatlan began January 20 and officials hope the line stays open. Consul Edwards at Juarez notes Casas Grandes residents deny Villa executed spies. Tax exemptions in Agaas Calientes are voided. property owners must file value statements by February 1 or face ten percent fine. Several American firms affected.
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Protect Haiti reinforced by American protectorate proposal
Washington Senate foreign relations panel moved to report the Haitien treaty with ratification backing a U S financial protectorate over Haiti. The plan includes American financial supervision debt payments, customs oversight, debt validity inquiry, future debt controls, a U S led constabulary, potential intervention, and safeguarding Haiti’s territorial integrity with American aid. Also, defense push accelerates with White House talks to speed army bill action. Mare Island and New York yards receive funding and midshipmen enrollments rise by 300, with presidential signature pending.
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Navy ready to meet any Pacific threat says Admiral Blue
Washington reports the Senate military committee closed hearings on army armor and endorsed an armor plate factory while the naval committee reviewed Rear Admiral Blue. Blue stated the American navy is prepared to confront any foe in the Pacific. He refused to reveal emergency measures, with Chairman Paget backing the secrecy. A bill to strengthen land defenses is expected to be drafted.
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Legislature weighs convention delegation and primary reform
South Dakota legislators debate a mixed Republican delegation to Chicago with governors and ex-governors considered for seats. A constitutional amendment to allow internal improvements and a national roads law repeal is set for House action as three primary law fixes advance. Adjournment likely Friday as leaders push for progressive unity or division on the delegation.
South Dakota Primary Bill Shifts Vote Date to May Fourth Tuesday
Governor Byrne backs amendments to the state primary law moving the election to the fourth Tuesday in May 1916 and future years to align delegate selection with the national convention in Chicago. The measure declares an emergency to preserve peace and safety, with a fallback date ninety-one days after adjournment if the emergency clause is voided. The text sets polling hours from eight a.m. to five p.m. and grants voting employees the same rights.
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Byrne
South Dakota
New Prelude for Chicago Diocese Mundelein Installed
Most Rev George W Mundelein took investiture as archbishop of Chicago at Holy Name Cathedral becoming head of a large wealthy see with property around 50 million and a Roman Catholic community of 1 4 million. He leads 700 priests 450 churches and missions 250 colleges and parochial schools and nearly 50 hospitals.
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Holy Name
United States
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James J. Quigley
John Bonzano
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Brooklyn
M. J. Fitzsimmons
Quigley
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Manhat
Father Demsey Cares For Many At Hotel For Workingmen
Father Timothy Demsey, renowned priest and charity worker in St. Louis, reports free lodging for 6,248 men in 1915 at his hotel for workingmen. The facility earned 16 585 85 from beds and meals while hosting over 100 000 men since inception. nine year totals include 88 562 free lodgings and 100 613 free meals. He aided 6 981 guests to employment and saw 59 sent to hospitals, with 20 deceased guests buried at Calvary Cemetery. The hotel remains nearly self supporting, aided by private subscriptions. Demsey also runs a day nursery and a strike mediation role aiding settlement between teams and owners.
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Timothy Demsey
Father Demsey
Calvary Cemetery
Talking hosiery dazzles Palm Beach shoppers
Conversation stockings displayed in Palm Beach hotel shops feature hand made lace and vestment like motifs. One pair costs about $100 a set and includes designs such as a mouse at the hem and a mate reading Watch your step. Another pair bears Delighted, and a clock-face motif with hands at 12, creating novelty footwear theater at the ball.
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Palm Beach
Fee
Brandeis Nomination Under Open Senate Inquiry
Washington hearing opens on Louis D. Brandeis's Supreme Court nomination as a public probe. Witnesses oppose the nomination, including Clifford Thorne who accuses Brandeis of infidelity and breach of faith linked to railroad rate cases and testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The subcommittee votes to hear the case publicly, a first in such scrutiny, with the full committee to decide on the report.
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Boston
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Chilton
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Clerk Held for Shortages in State Funds Forgery Case
St Paul Minnesota R C Pickett clerk of the state investment board was arrested on forgery charges in handling permanent trust funds. County Attorney R D O'Brien said Pickett confessed and will face a grand jury session. He was jailed last night and will be held until action next Thursday. Irregularities total 28962.50 and have been repaid per state auditor J A Preus.
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Ousseau
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