Complicated Handling of Troops in Small Area Surprises Experts
London reports Gen Ian Hamilton’s Gallipoli record covers May to October. It highlights the Anzac cove and Suvla Bay landings on August 7 and notes the complex troop management in a crowded area. The Suvla Bay effort failed partly due to untried troops and water shortages, yet praises bravery while noting Turkish forces outnumbered the British after mid August.
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Ian Hamilton
Gallipoli Peninsula
Official
Anzac ‘Cove
Suvia Bay
Suvla Bay Landing
Suvla Bay
Hamilton
Anzac
Angus
Food Shortage In Germany Reaches Critical State
New York report from Jan 7 quotes Dr Edmund Von Mach chairing a citizens committee on food shipments. He says milk for babies is impossible to describe as essential and appeals to Washington to authorize large milk exports. He notes ambassador Von Bermstorf has not halted efforts, and stresses fats and wheat must be shipped abroad to ease the shortage.
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Germany
Edmund von Mach
Citizens Committee
Ver Mach
America
Washington
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von Mach
von Bermstorf
Dr. von Mach
Norwegian Steamer Fridtjof Nansen Sunk in English Channel
The Norwegian steamer Fridtjof Nansen from Bergen bound for Rotterdam was sunk in the English Channel on Thursday. Two crew were killed and the rest landed at Deal. Brand Whitlock and Captain Boy-Ed were aboard the Rotterdam, which arrived at Falmouth.
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Fridtjof Nansen
Bergen
Africa
Rootterdam
English Channel
Deal
Lontwaon
Brand Whitlock
United States
Belgium
Boy-Ed
Washington
Falmouth
Interurban Wreck on Chicago Line
An interurban wreck reported in Chicago disrupts service as a powered electric car carrying workers meets with damage. Details remain fragmentary but indicate injuries and delays as crews assess the scene.
Increase for Workers from February 1st
New York Jan 7 due to favorable steel and iron trade the United States Steel Corporation finance committee decided to raise wages about ten percent for common labor effective February 1 with other departments adjusted proportionally. The move will impact roughly 240 000 employees and elevate annual payroll by about 15 million dollars.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Elbert H. Gary
Steel Corporation
Daniels Chides Dumping Prophets in New York
Secretary Daniels blamed cheap foreign goods for harming American industry, calling it a bleak prophesy of evil. He spoke at the Society of Automotive Engineers banquet, urging engineers to help the Navy develop motors for submarines and aircraft.
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New York
Secretary Daniels
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Society of Automobiles Engineers
Ashhamed
PE Oy
Daniels
Society
Naval Advisory Board
Hungarian minister denounces arrests in Saloniki
Berlin dispatch states Hungarian Prime Minister Count Tisza denounced the arrests of Teutonic alliance consuls at Saloniki as a violation of international honor. He said the Teutonic allies were ready to help Greece safeguard its sovereignty amid parliamentary applause.
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Sayville
Over Seas
Count Tisza
Saloniki
Teutonic Alles
Greece
Congress Meets at Noon Inches Toward Army Post Reforms
Day in Congress met at noon and adopted a resolution urging the War Department to consider abolishing or consolidating army posts. Senator Metumber called for an investigation into charges that a covert group plans to raise binder twine prices. A resolution urged the president to designate a Jewish relief day. The session adjourned at 12:50 p.m. and reconvened at noon Friday. Secretary Garrison explained army growth to the military committee as Representative Henstey pushed for probes into propaganda.
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War Department
Metumber
Garrison
Henstey
Law Makers Hear New Army Plans
Secretary of War Garrison testifies before the House Military Committee on a $600.6 million four year program to build a 500000 strong citizen army, expand coast defenses, and stockpile weapons while denying federalization of the National Guard. He argues a regular force of 411000 would be more costly with little gain. He cites the Monroe Doctrine as not a threat to peace and notes dangers in the Panama-Southwest border region.
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Garrison
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War Department
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Kahn
National Guard
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Tie
Panama Canal
Uited States
Colonel Rouse Lands in England
Col Temm Throuse, President Wilson's representative, was allowed to land at Falmouth aboard the Rotterdam and reached London to breakfast with Ambassador Walter Hines Page. He will study the war situation in Europe for two weeks, then proceed to Paris and possibly Berlin, denying any mission to regulate embassies or settle disputes between Page and Gerard.
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Col
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Presdent
Wilson
Rotterdam
Falmouth
Walter Hines Page
House
Europe
Paris
Berlin
Page
Col House
Ambassador Page
Great Britain
Ambassador Gerard
Committee Set To Meet On January 24 In Chicago
New York January 7 Charles Hilles chairman of the Republican national committee said the committee on arrangements for the national convention at Chicago will meet in the city on Monday January 24. Members listed include Fred W Estabrook James P Goodrich Rainn Williams Franklin Murphy Alvah H Martin Thomas E Niedringhaus Charles B Warren and one T Adams with Town Noe one AR Gx Dencan Shaidon
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New York
Charles Hilles
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Fred W. Estabrook
New Hampshire
James P. Goodrich
Indiana
Rainn Williams
Oregon
Franklin Murphy
New Jersey
Alvah H. Martin
Virginia
Thomas E. Niedringhaus
Missouri
Charles B . Warren
Michigan
T. Adams
AR Gx Dencan
Shaidon
Labour Members Quit The British Cabinet
London report states Arthur Henderson president of the board of education and Labour leader in the Commons, William Brace under secretary for home affairs, and George Roberts treasury official have resigned from the ministry. The moves followed the Labour Congress and a parliamentary Labor conference, creating four coalition vacancies including Sir John Simon's resignation as home secretary.
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Board of Education
Labor
House For Commons
William Brace
Home Affairs
George H. Roberts
Lord Comniser
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Treasury
Henderson
Brace
Roberts
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Connons
Meat Turschav
Sir John AO Simon
Home Surectary
Great Britain
Gov
Arthur Henderson
Wittners
Eac Ieder
Aftagrs
Eastern railroads to refuse demands
New York January 7 representatives of eastern railroads met to consider a reported demand of 100 000 locomotive engineers firemen conductors and trainmen for an eight hour day in the United States and Canada The meeting ended with a warning that granting such a demand would strain road finances and that the program would be refused unless radical amendments were adopted by the men
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New York
United States
Canada
Opening of 1916 NY Legislature Sets Two Precedents
In Albany on January 6 the 1916 session opened with two firsts in state capitol history. Legislation was introduced on opening day and committee assignments were announced by the speaker of the assembly.
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Albany
N.Y
New York
Head Pantryman Quits New Years Eve
Chicago Jan 7 C H Adel pohi of Quincy Illinois a hotel man told delegates of the Illinois Commercial Hotel association meeting that his head pantryman quit just as they were about to serve the largest New Year’s crowd. The association plans an unemployment agency in Chicago to prevent labor troubles. W C Van Valkenberg of Danville elected president and Lewis N ee ah gee named secretary-treasurer.
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C. H. Adelpohi
Quincy
Til
Thellinois Commercial Hotel Association
W.C. van Valkenberg
Danville
Diplomacy and War Talks Dominate Senate Debate
Washington reports a tense session on foreign relations with references to Mexico and European war questions. Senators pressed for clarity on embargoes, diplomacy, and the United States’ stance while President Wilson faced scrutiny over diplomatic strategy and potential overreach.
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Mesico
Senate
Fall Ce
Witson
Will- Tey
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Pal Stip Teahs Wtal
Sprone
Teak
Meageo
Tor Wallhams
Mexico
Tle
Borah
Mississippi
Sudden Death of C W Knapp of the Times
Charles W. Knapp treasurer of the New York Times and former editor and publisher of the St. Louis Republic died suddenly in the Times office in New York. He was 69, a founder of the Associated Press and the Newspaper Publishers' Association, and a board member of AP at his death. Born in St Louis, he led western journalism, served as AP president in 1900, and headed the St. Louis Republic succession in his early career.
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Charles W. Knapp
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New York Times
St. Louis Republic
Times
Knapp
Associated Press
Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Ife
St. Louis
Samuel Straus
Charles Welbourne Knapp
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Mr. Knapp
John
Virginia Wright Knapp
Lfe
St. Louis University
University of Kentucky
the Republic
Republican
George Knapp Company
Ford Peace Expedition Tracked by Seat Numbers
The Ford peace party travels by special train from Copenhagen through Germany to Holland with each member assigned a numbered seat. Passports bear matching numbers and authorities keep a second copy. If a seat is empty or a person missing, complications may arise as coaches for wounded are prioritized. The group aims for The Hague on Saturday.
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Copenhagen
Lenten
Germany
Oftricials
Hague
W9 PARKERSBURG TRAGEDY LISTS DEAD AND MISSING
Vigilant search around the Kanawha pier nine miles below the Ohio river mouth yields only bodies recovered so far. Reported missing include Mrs. Campbell of Johnstown and several Washington and Gallipolis residents. Officials say many aboard the packet died from exposure or wreckage. crews note lifesaving gear was used as bodies drifted downriver.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Ohio River
Iain Brady M. Berry
Ollie
Labor Congress and Government Resignations Reported
In London on a Thursday a labor congress is described as pivotal with large delegations from 400 unions and about 300 000 members. The report notes threats of government measures and resignations by key officials including Arthur Henderson and others, amid hostile sentiment toward the government and a call to uphold labor principles.
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Tan
Peninsular and Oriental Steamship Company
Persia
Tabor
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