Urges 210000 Men for U S Army at Once
Major General Leonard Wood told the Senate Military Affairs Committee the country needs a standing army of 210,000 immediately and at least 2,090,001 trained men to back it. He warned coastal areas are exposed to invasion and argued trained troops could deter or repel threats before mobilization.
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Wood declares America cannot meet invasion by small army
Major General Leonard Wood told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the United States could not defend its coasts against a small invasion without compulsory service. He warned that reliance on volunteers would fail and stressed the need for a universal draft to strengthen national defense.
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Wood
Washington
Leonard Wood
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Chamberlain
Germany
France
Johnson Foes Halt Naming Of Postmaster
Washington January 19 move to nominate Joseph Johnson Jr of Bound Brock for New York City postmaster halted as protests flood White House. President Wilson delays action amid strong opposition and Tammany support varies with Senator OGorman blocking confirmations.
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O'Gorman
Bridge expert Elwell amasses fortune amid divorce claims
The article reports on Mrs Velen J Elwell accusing her husband Doreph Elwell of a high fortune from whist and stock market gains. It notes nightly bridge winnings, book royalties, and memberships in clubs, with a $500 monthly allowance and property settlements amid separation proceedings.
Bryan Plan to Follow Wilson Camps for Preparedness Debate
Amidst reports from Wardington January 19 a Bryan led convoy of pacifists and anti preparedness advocates plans to trail President Wilson coast to coast. Leaders include William Jennings Bryan and Representative Sherwood with speakers such as Rabbi Stephen Wise and Meyer London to argue against defense measures. The tour schedule aims to press Congress to retain decisions on national defense, with multiple Western and Midwest stops and possible additional Southeast and Midwest legs depending on public interest.
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William Jennings Bryan
Sherwood
Ohio
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Hiryan
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Taveger
Shierwood
Ples
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York Ris Hillquit
Ft Washington
Congress
Freed Sees Mother's Body as Prison Visitor
James Maher, inmate at Sing Sing, was allowed to visit home in New York to view his mother's body, accompanied by a keeper. Warden Kirchwey cited humane reasons and earlier refusals of similar requests. Other inmates’ visits were discussed in relation to policy and timing.
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New York
James Maher
Bertillon
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Kirchwey
Toin
Maher
Miles Rhodes
Freeport
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Osborne
Riley
Richard Dugan
Ossining
Husbands Funeral Calls Her To Death
Mrs Winona Glasgow, after returning to her rooms following the funeral of General Samuel Glasgow who died aged 71, shot herself in the heart and died instantly. General Glasgow, veteran colonel of the 28th Town tofortry in the War, had been brevetted by General Grant for bravery at Vicksburg. His wife, aged about forty, wrote a note to her brother and sister in the next room confessing she could not live without him and claiming they were to be married in Arlington Cemetery. President Grant appointed General Glasgow consul at Havre. The general later served twelve years at the consulate.
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Samiel Toleson
General Glasgows
Tin Tre
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Beavers
Glamor
Siea
Axtonggien
Ginezow
Havre
Con Fulate A
Glasgow
Mhomt
Inventor Lake to mine gold in Asheville via new dredge
In Asheville North Carolina inventor Mr Lake plans a new gold dredge to extract gold from submerged deposits. The machine features a sharp sonar capable of locating underwater reservoirs and the method aims to tap gold-rich seams long sought by prospectors.
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Maderiar
Lake
Asheville
N.C
Vie Tecke
Reid
$40,000 at Bridge Night Rumor Sparks Talk of Stakes
A tale from Newport whispers of a $40,000 one-night win at bridge, discussed at social circles and clubs. Investigators note high-stakes games, while officials deny knowledge of such winnings, and a Yonkers church theft case ends with a Magdalene Home sentence for the daughter.
Debt May Evict Hatters in Danbury Case
A Danbury court case involves Samuel Gompers and the American Federation of Enbur as a lien seeks payment of 12,130.00 dollars plus costs. The judgment targets Hatters property and related defenses are noted amid unclear passages, with a 240,000 dollar debt referenced and trainer-related mentions in the fragmented report.
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Danbury
Teleeragh
Tel
City Employee's Tragic End Reported in Brooklyn
An urban notice reports a city employee ending life amid a list of names and addresses. The document cites a person living at 18 Woodhill Street, Brooklyn, and references associates and committee ties within a South Fifth area locale.
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Heider Hesen
Willan
Williamebare Kerwin
Woodhull Street
Brooklyn
Blockade debate ties Baltic policy to Allied and US stance
Washington discussions focus on whether a formal blockade of Germany by the United States would provoke Entente opposition and complicate relations with Britain. Officials consider implications for contraband control and potential changes in US policy, with timing and allied response under close review.
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Germany
Washington
Sta
Wiswater
Praseniting
Bilty van Lew
Atraband
Lntente
Great Britain
Lanning
General von Bissing Decrees Threaten Belgian Rebels
The Amsterdam correspondent reports General von Bissing, governor in Belgium, has issued a proclamation threatening death to those responsible for incendiary acts or resistance against German authorities, whether civilian or military, signaling harsh measures against Belgian resistors.
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Teeneral von Bissing
Heath Ty Aml
Lokal Anariger
General von Bist
Tseral
Belgium
Russians Rout Turkish Army in Caucasus Front
Lorton January 19 report claims a complete rout of Turkish centre in the Caucasus as Russian off ensive drives the Moslems back along a fifty mile front. Turks retreat toward Erzerum while Russians occupy a village east of the regional town. British forces on the Tigris see no fresh reports as weather hampers operations.
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Kut-el Amara
Tigris
Vortum
Charanson River
Melnsghert
Alye
Eluids
Hoprakems
Araa
Erserum
Teurmehel
Chathanson
Persia
Petersend
Lake Urumiah
Russians Begin New Drive in Bessarabia News war dispatch reports renewed Soviet offensives east of Czernowil, with battles near Toporoute and Hovan and multiple counterattacks along the Czernowice front.
The morning saw a new battle begin near Toporoute and Hovan on the eastern Czernowile front. German and Russian artillery activity is noted with bombing and ground assaults, while reports mention riverfront areas near Czernowite and Dvinek and a repulsed landing attempt near Leminf.
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Hotel
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Dvinek
Leminwadas
Priedriehstad
Sammons
Artillegy
Strike Victim Dead After Questioning Stranger
Samuel Schuman of 446 Pamela Brooklys died in a struggle during a meeting when he questioned a stranger. The incident drew active support from Mrs. Cram as officers arranged autopsies. Auto mobility schools closed at 10 below hover while grim cold affected Stanhope Belvedere and nearby areas.
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Brooklys
Sergeant Cram
Hnr
German Legislators Denounce Censorship
Amsterdam reports the closing Reichstag session featured sharp criticism of censorship. Social Democrat Wilhelm Dittmann called censorship political, not military, and urged destroying it as an obstacle to the people's will. Fischbeck and Stresemann echoed demands for open reporting despite burdens.
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Ngne Tearetle
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Herr Fischbeck
Dr. Stresemann
Ryndam Beached Near Gravesend in January Incident
The steamship Ryndam of the Holland America Line ran aground on a muddy shoal about five miles below Gravesend. Passengers and cargo were removed to boats bound for Rotterdam. crew and officials are under restriction aboard pending inspection. Reports indicate three stokers killed and four injured, though casualty details vary. British censorship fuels uncertainty about the incident.
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Steamahin Ryndam
Holland-America Line
Gravesend
Pancengers
Rotterdam
Eyndam
Companis
Ryndam
Secral Dave
New York
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Southend Town
Gravenend
Imway
Holland Ameries
Hue
Colliaion
German casualties and prisoners reported by War Office
London March 1 Parliamentary Under Secretary for War announced in the House of Commons that German casualties published in the Berlin casualty list total 2 535 768. He stated about 085 were killed, and mentioned totals for wounded and prisoners, with remarks on the condition of the German forces and captured men.
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Jon
House of Con Mons
Berlin
Mans
Woman claims relation to Theodore Roosevelt kinship denied
In London a New York woman Ethel Lalande says she is niece of T R Fleet Lalande held for sanity inquiry. Roosevelt Jr. reportedly says he never heard of her and asserts no family relation. The name does not appear in New York City directory.
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Dan
Ethel Lalande
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Laythe Roosevelt, Jr
Mf .Lalande
New Yow
Forest Fire Patrols by Quebec Aerial Units
January to February, the Forest Protection of Quebec authorities plan to use aircraft to locate forest fires. The fleet will search vast wooded areas near Pind Quebec and Atuetee WAH to speed detection and response.
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Pind
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Jan Toent
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Montenegro Defies Vienna in Break With Peace Talks
Paris announces Austria and Montenegro have broken off peace negotiations. Montenegro rejects Vienna’s surrender terms, while King Nicholas and his party sail for Italy. Greek censorship tightens as Allied power moves unfold and Downing Street hosts a war conference with Briand and British officials.
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Montenegro
Paris
Des Debats
Sage
Nicholas
Italy
Peter
Serbia
Mount Loveen
Scutari
Vienna
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