Calder Advises Republicans to Support Fusion in City Vote
William M. Calder, U. S. Senator elect, urged Republicans at the Republican Club to back the fusion city administration this fall. He argued for nonpartisanship and retaining trained public officials, citing the city’s progress since 1904 and the need for continuity in municipal service. Frederick C. Tanner proposed amending the direct primary law to restore the convention system, advocating a voters’ referendum this fall on primary reform. James R. Sheffield presided with speakers including Henry L. Stimson, Benj. Odell, and Samuel S. Koenig.
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New Haven Counsel Accused of Plot Recants Oppenheim Case
Affidavits claim Fox recanted false testimony against Thomas J. ONeill, a New Haven lawyer, amid charges of unprofessional conduct. Fox accuses three railroad lawyers of pressuring him. ONeill cites prior settlements and courtroom actions.
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Benjamin Oppenheim
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Starving Airmen Ten Days in Mexican Desert
Lieutenant Colonel Harry G. Bishop and Lieutenant W. A. Robertson, missing aviators, were found after nine days exposed in Sonora Mexico and near Wellton Arizona. They had eaten only two sandwiches and two oranges, drank radiator water, and fled north toward Calexico from the San Diego base on January 10. Robertson guided rescuers to Bishop who was too weak to walk, both suffering exhaustion, with the plane’s broken propeller and minimal fuel noted.
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Rockefeller Board Moves to End Latin and Greek Education
The Rockefeller Board proposes revising education policy by eliminating Latin and Greek requirements. Officials argue modern curricula should emphasize practical subjects while phasing out classic language mandates. The plan aims to broaden access and align instruction with current job market needs.
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Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Abraham Filexner
Teachers College
Columbia University
John D. Rockefeller
Otis W. Caldwell
University of Chicago
Flexner
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Wita Um Funus
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Abraham Flexners
General Education Moura
Pershing Reported Withdrawing Men
Reports from El Paso and Columbus indicate a planned withdrawal of General Pershing's expeditionary forces from Mexico within seventy two hours. Army officers note empty trucks, tents, and stock movements signaling early redeployment to border posts and reallocation of troops.
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San Antonio
Swiss Mobilizes Two Divisions as Other Units Possible
Paris dispatch reports General Ulrich Wille seeks full mobilization of Switzerland's forces. The Federal Council reportedly deems it expensive and will mobilize only the Second and Fifth Divisions, though further units may later be called to the colors.
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Ulrich Wille
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Berne
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Munitions Plant Explosion Near London Reported
London report states a munitions factory explosion near the city caused substantial loss of life and property damage. The warning describes a scene of wartime production and the dangers faced by workers amid the arsenal’s sprawling workshops.
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Ministry of Munitions
Raider Rumors Put Gulf in Sight of German Raider
Vera Cruz reports claim a German commerce raider is in the Gulf of Mexico aiming to threaten Tampico oil ships, with no confirmation. Baltimore notes no belligerent ships have left the Virginia Capes recently while about twenty five vessels have entered the port, many anchored midstream due to limited wharfage and most flying British flags.
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German Diet Debates Food Straits and Submarine War
Reports from Berlin and Amsterdam describe the Prussian Diet discussing wartime food shortages and rising prices. Dr. von Heydebrand warns of sacrifices for rural areas and urges placards to warn of postwar conditions, while officials call for stronger submarine activity and state-wide duty to aid victory.
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Raiders Reported Capture Destruction Of Seventeen Vessels
Washington receives consular reports detailing the capture or destruction of seventeen vessels. Nine Americans are reported among those informed, with summaries of events and outcomes from various ports.
Rules for Mexican presidency approved in constitutional draft
Queretaro Mexico January 19 articles on the Presidency in the new Constitution were approved by the Constitutional Assembly except the clause barring active government service within ninety days of election. The assembly will vote on a supplemental article for Carranza’s special status.
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The St. Theodore a Raider warning to shipping lines
Rio de Janeiro dispatch says British authorities warn that the captured British steamer St. Theodore has been converted into a German commerce raider. Secret instructions tell companies which routes to follow as it cruises Atlantic steamship lanes.
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St. Theodore
Ja Cralstik
Prussian Diet Critics Focus on War Policy
The Prussian Diet challenged the government but did not attack Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg. Dr. von Heydebrand urged flexible submarine use, while Chancellor’s ally Breitenbach called for renewed policy discussion. The debate emphasized responsibility and restraint amid a tough epoch.
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England
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British steamer St Theodore armed by German raider now an Atlantic cruiser
The British steamer St Theodore, captured by the German raider, has been armed and placed under a German prize crew and is operating as an auxiliary cruiser in the Atlantic. Rio de Janeiro dispatches confirm two vessels under German control roaming the ocean and preying on merchant ships.
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David Johnson
E. Judy
Fred Smith
Harry Picot
Guy Vandoren
Charlie Jones
Yarrowdale
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British steamer Yarrowdale brought home as prize
Berlin reports the British steamer Yarrowdale was seized December 31 by a German prize crew with 469 prisoners aboard. Cargoes included 6000 tons wheat 2000 tons flour 1900 horses and 3300 tons steel bars plus rifles cartridges barbed wire and meat. Several sunk vessels carried war material for Entente allies and foodstuffs.
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America
Yarrowdale
Yarrowdale Sailed From New York and Laned by Raider
The British steamer Yarrowdale last sailed from New York on December 4. Reports from the British Admiralty describe the ship among overdue vessels captured by a German raider in the South Atlantic. Dispatches claim the raider used Yarrowdale to land 400 crew members from sunken ships. Rio de Janeiro sources note Yarrowdale may have arrived at a port, per late dispatches.
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