Pan American defense plans aim at two power balance
Washington reports navy and army strategists outline defenses to preserve the Monroe doctrine amid fears of combined Asiatic or European attacks. Plans foresee a navy equal to two world powers except Britain and an army ready to defend Pan American integrity within six to ten years, with 1925 as a milestone.
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Central America
New military construction and arms program details
The plan outlines major wartime buildouts over the next five years and beyond. It includes five hundred million dollars for new construction adding six battle cruisers and ten dreadnaughts by 1924, plus two battle cruisers and two dreadnaughts in 101617 with smaller craft, and a four year distribution of the remainder at one hundred million annually. For the Army, about six hundred million over six years to reach a mobile force of one million, including 141,000 regulars and 800,000 continentals, beyond the National Guard. It also calls for eighty one point nine million for new coast defenses and one hundred four million for reserve material.
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War College
Board of Review
Huerta Under Knife Again in Mexico Revolt Plot
Gen Victoriano Huerta, former provisional president of Mexico, underwent a second operation in El Paso to save his life after gas stone complications from a prior procedure. Described as serious, he had been under federal surveillance awaiting trial and was recently moved home with guards withdrawn.
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Federal Grand Jury
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Protest by Greece over arrest of consular officers
Greece protests to the Entente powers at Saloniki over the arrest of Teutonic allied consular officers. The Greek government denounces the act as a flagrant violation of Greek sovereignty and basic rights as the note outlines the incident and demanded recourse.
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SINKING OF HINEr GEE LONG NEAR MEDITERRANEAN
London dispatch reports that the liner Hiner Gee Long, 5,080 tons, is sunk near the Mediterranean after a service from the peninsular oriental line. The Times notes the loss amid war naval activity and ongoing routes in early January.
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Geelong Sinking Report Saddens Officials In Washington
Washington officials waited for updated details after London dispatches reported the sinking of the Peninsular and Oriental liner Geelong. No confirmation had reached the state department, and officials anticipated formal reports tomorrow with concern.
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Preas
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Geelong
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Survivors of Persia Steamer Reach Malta
Dispatch from Malta reports eleven more Persia survivors landed, including Lord Mountagu. Robert N. McNeeley, U S consul at Aden, not among those landed. Survivors comprise three English, one Italian, and seven lascars.
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Governor Dunne Makes Full Board Appointments
Springfield Jan 2 Gov Dunne announced three appointments to state boards Mary Adams Walsh of Chicago to the state board of nurse examiners to succeed herself Thomas J D Gregg of Harrisburg to the state board of pharmacy to succeed himself and John E W harms of Streator to the mining investigation committee
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Persia Case Causes Worry Nation
National concern rises as a Persia case fuels anxiety about security and policy. Officials urge calm while lawmakers debate potential implications for foreign relations and trade. Local reactions vary as communities monitor developments.
Resolutions On Loss of Life From Submarines Discussed
Washington Jan 3 Congress reconvenes amid tensions over the sinking of the British steamer Persia with American casualties and strained U S Austria relations. Senator Stone meets Secretary Lansing to plan a swift briefing and committee action on Smith's neutrality inquiry and Lodge's destruction of the Lusitania resolution. Debate looms on Nicaragua and Colombia treaties and Henry Fletcher’s Mexico ambassadorship amid Republican opposition.
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Stene Tmacht
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Henry P. Fletcher
Mexico
Borah
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United States
Bulgaria set break coming in entente ties says over seas
Berlin reports via wireless that Bulgarian sentiment predicts strains with Greece and the entente over disclosed letters found on Col Napier, the former British attaché, following the seizure of a Greek steamer by an Austrian submarine last month. The letters reveal Serbian military prep against Bulgaria before its mobilization, shaping discussions among allied parties on the pay relief issue at Seiti.
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Monde
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Ford Leaves for Detroit from Europe Trip
Henry Ford and his family departed for Detroit after returning yesterday from Europe on the peace ship Oscar II. He was accompanied by his wife, his son, and several friends.
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Vestoraay
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Explosion on Tank Steamer Aztec Kills Fireman at Brooklyn Dock
An explosion wrecked the engine room of the Norwegian oil tank steamer Aztec at a Brooklyn dock. One fireman died, eleven crew and deck workers missing, seven injured. Most victims trapped below deck or drowned by seawater flooding the engine room. cause believed to be a bursting gas tank used for engine fuel. Rescue efforts by tug Dalzeline saved eight badly hurt crew members, while bodies washed ashore or into the river.
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Brooklyn
F. A. Bennett
Bennett
Roselands
Burial of Minnesota Governor Hammond in Mount Hope Cemetery
In St James Minnesota Gov Winfield Scott Hammond, the former governor, was buried before about nine thousand mourners at Mount Hope cemetery. The funeral, led by Rev Foot Wisher of the Presbyterian church, followed services in St Paul. The body arrived on a special train from St Paul, carrying many prominent Minnesotans who had attended the state house services. DES MOINES Des Moines Iowa Gov George W Clarke plans to attend Gen Grenville Moo Dedge funeral in Council Bluffs on Thursday with his official staff.
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Undersea war questions may be settled by Persia sinking
Washington notes the Persia case may prompt immediate congressional action to settle all questions of submarine warfare. Officials seek full details of the sinking, with Secretary Lansing awaiting complete facts before steps. Baron Zwiedinek hopes for continued inquiry while others push for clarity on Austrian submarine involvement.
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Storm disrupts Pacific Coast transport and floods cities
Jan 3 report notes steady transcontinental traffic resuming after a Pacific coast storm. Snohomish cutter escaped Puget Sound, snow depth varies from 6 to 12 inches along Cascade tunnel and eastern slopes. Seattle, Oakland, and San Francisco areas faced flooding, submerged tunnels, late commuters, and hours of service disruption across Northwestern Pacific lines.
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Berlin Papers Emphasize Protests Over Arrests
Amid conflicting reports from Amsterdam and Berlin, protests swell as authorities arrest German representatives at Sabauk, highlighting opposition to central powers. The episode fuels anti war sentiment and draws reactions from Great Britain and France.
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Present Influenza Epidemic Seethes Across Nation
Washington dispatch reports the influenza epidemic spreading coast to coast as the most serious in history. Surgeons general note vast tolls in lives and worker incapacity with major cities like New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, and Detroit severely affected. Federal aid is limited. success hinges on public cooperation.
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Oregon’s blue laws upheld as constitutional
Turlee Charles El Wooderson of the federal district court here ruled Oregon’s Sunday business restrictions constitutional and effective. The law forbids mercantile transactions on Sunday in most establishments, including theaters, grocery stores, pool halls, and places of amusement, with bakeries, hotels, and undertakings allowed.
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Turlee Charles EL Wodserton
Federal District Court
Germany abandons claim Lusitania armed vessel status
Washington Jan 3 Secretary Lansing disclosed in talks with Germany that the claim the Lusitania was an armed vessel has been abandoned. The admission comes as negotiations for a settlement between the United States and Germany progress after the loss of the ship with more than 100 American lives.
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General Dodge to be buried in Council Bluffs with honors
General Grenville Dodge soldier and railroad builder died at his home in Council Bluffs today and will be buried there Thursday with military honors. Funeral services led by Col. Matt Kinney of the Iowa National Guard. Two battalions from Iowa and Nebraska Guardsmen will escort. Dodge’s three daughters will attend. his wife in New York plans to travel for the funeral. The body will lie in state at the Dodge home Wednesday.
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Dodge
Special session called on January 11 for disease funding
General Dunne announced a special legislative session to begin January 11 to address urgent issues. The call covers ceremonial appropriations and actions related to foot and mouth disease response and other matters, reflecting immediate policy needs.
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