Electors to Meet and Cast Votes Across States
News outlines the January electors meeting for president and vice president. Democrats favor Wilson Marshall while Republicans back Hughes Fairbanks, as the electoral system continues to face debates on direct popular elections and constitutional origins.
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Inauguration Day For Wilson And Marshall Noted
The piece explains the electoral college process from sealed votes to the January canvass and the February 14 joint session where Woodrow Wilson and Thomas R. Marshall are proclaimed president and vice president. It highlights the constitutional procedure and the formal oath and induction to follow.
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Wilson denies second peace note from era
Washington reports Secretary Lansing announced President Wilson has no second peace note in contemplation. The statement aims to curb reports that could influence the Entente’s reply to the initial note, with Counselor Polk labeling such rumors baseless.
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State Department
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Lansing
Cornsellor Polk
Plans for New Jail and Court House
A joint meeting of Police Jury and City Council committees agreed to seek plans for a new jail and courthouse costing about 250000 dollars. They will consider a combined jail and court house or separate structures to fit future growth.
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Senate approves 11 terms for Wilson peace statement
The Senate granted approval to President Wilson's request for a statement detailing terms of peace. The move centers on formal sanctions and clarifies the administration's stance as the parliamentary body endorses the measure.
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Senate Accepts Peace Terms Inquiry Amid War Debate
After three days of tense debate in Washington the Senate voted 48 to 17 to approve the presidents request for peace terms from belligerents. Senator Lewis asserted the United States cannot stay out of the war and warned against diplomacy that harms citizens or property.
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Favrot Chosen Secretary as Louisiana Board of Affairs Formally Gr prints
Baton Rouge January 6 the State Board of Affairs selected J St Clair Favrot of Baton Rouge as secretary and he will be elected when the board officially organizes soon offices will be in the state house on the second floor the sergeant at arms office will be used the board will not formally organize for several days pending J E Thomas approval and succession plan L L Thomas to be elected chairman Riordan and Milling qualified and filed bonds with the secretary of state the members conferred with the governor and then returned to their homes awaiting next week for further setup">
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Investigating Alleged Leak Ties Lawson to Market Slump
Investigators probe claims that Thomas W. Lawson, alleged to be the chief beneficiary, influenced a market downturn. Officials state a formal inquiry is underway to verify connections and motives.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Leak inquiry widens over president peace note
Washington January 6 The House Rules Committee seeks further details on a Wall Street “leak” about the president’s peace proposals. Witnesses include A Curtis of a New York broker and Bernard Baruch with Otto Kahn slated to testify Monday. Subpoenas issued for Journal and Central News staff.
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Committee Probes Alleged Leak in Peace Note Plot
Washington sat for the House Rules committee as Representative Wood urged an inquiry into rumors of a political leak to Wall Street before President Wilson's peace note. Gardner, Lawson, and possibly Baruch were set to testify. Secretary Lansing and Tumulty expected to be asked to testify as the panel weighs its report on the Wood resolution.
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Belgian General Wielemans Dies of Pneumonia in Trenches
Havre France January 6 General Maximilan Wielemans chief of the Belgian general staff died from pneumonia contracted in the trenches.
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France
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Tarentum Express Robbery Nets $10000 Payroll Theft
Four highwaymen robbed the express messenger at Tarentum in January, stealing $10,000 from a glass company's payroll before fleeing in an automobile.
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Express
Tarentum
Ensel Leases Bigger Store On De Siard Street
Henry Ensel proprietor of Ensel's Specialty Store rents the large De Siard street premises formerly occupied by the Famous Company Ltd. He plans to move February 1 and expand stock by adding shoes and a larger millinery department. The move reflects three years of growing business in ladies ready to wear, millinery, and novelties.
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Henry Ensel
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Famous Company, Ltd
Russian Front Struggles Stressed by Variants and Allies
Russian forces face heavy expenditures as battle fronts extend under pressure from both variational setbacks and Austrian allied actions. The ongoing conflict sees intensified strain on supply lines and manpower as commanders seek reinforcement and strategic pivots amid evolving front lines.
Teutonic Advances Reach Sereth in Roumania Campaign
Berlin reports new Teutonic successes in Roumania after General von Mackensen's Braila capture and a push toward Galatz. Bavarian and Austrian forces take more towns, reach the Sereth near Moldova, while Dobrudja operations begin after expulsions of Russians and Romanians. Entente leaders in Rome weigh possible Russian withdrawal.
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