Trade Pressure Urged on Germany by Commons
London dispatch reports Monday night debate in the House of Commons urging maximum economic pressure on Germany and steps to prevent German trade warfare after peace. Walter Runciman warned to triple and destroy German finance and trade while building up British and allied strength for postwar action. Some feared U S competition after the war, amid British affection for America.
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London Board of Trade
Commons
Kaiser
London
House of Commons
Germany
Runciman
Walter Runciman
Board of Trade
Asquith
United States
John Halfori Mackindor
Glasgow
Roset
Great Britain
America
Amer
Agreed Principles Hold Up Lusitania Settlement Talks
Washington reports that Germany and the United States have nearly aligned on core terms for a Lusitania settlement but await a mutually acceptable method to express them. Count Bernstorff and Secretary Lansing held another conference Monday. no final agreement yet, though optimism remains high for a near settlement barring unforeseen events.
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Washington
Tan
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Lansing
United States
Germany
Count Bernstorff
Wilson
Blame Strike Plot for Plant Trouble in Chicago
Federal investigators admit government agents were probing possible ties between the Edward Wade Mig Co strike and a broader effort to disrupt war production. Police guarded the plant as workers remained idle while union leaders urged restraint and denied any violent plans.
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Chicago
Tan
Chi Kaueh
United Statecs Department of Pustice
Edward Wade Mig. Co
Ian
State's Witness Tells His Story Of Price Murder
The Minnesota trial heard Charles D. Etchison recount how Frederick T. Price killed his wife Mary Price on November 28, 1914 by pushing her from a cliff and crushing her head with a rock. Etchison described Price seeking his help for years for Marys money and paying him to testify as a witness. The scene was witnessed by the dog and a tense crowd awaited the court as the testimony unfolded.
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Minn
Charles D. Etchison
Frederick T.price
Price
Mrs Price
East River Road
Charlie
Mary
Numerous Bequests in Gen Dodge Will
The will of the late Gen Grenville M Dodge filed for probate in Council Bluffs outlines charitable bequests and a large estate kept in trust until the youngest grandchild dies. Fifty thousand dollars for a railroad men library, fifty thousand for Civil War veterans relief, and fifty thousand for an engineering chair at Norwich University are conditioned on the estate reaching at least five hundred fifty thousand dollars. The estate is valued well over one million, with the remainder in trust, income shared: one third to the widow in New York City, two thirds to Mrs POM Pusey of New York Miss Anne Dodge of New York and Mrs Letitia Monteamens of Council Bluffs, all Dodge relatives. Trustees named are NPL Dodge Tr of Omaha and Po Puree of New York.
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Town
Jan
Grenville M. Dodge
Council Bluffs
Norwich University
Vermont
Gen. Dodge
New York City
Pom. Pusey
New York
Anne Dodge
Letitia Monteamens
Council Riuffe
Gen
Po Puree
Gena Duotee
Grade Crossing Accident Kills Four In Springeteed Om
Four persons were killed and eleven others injured when a Hig Four engine struck a street car at a grade crossing here Monday night. The report notes the rough Taylor Road area and cites the impact of weather on travel conditions during the incident. Local authorities investigate the collision and assess safety at the crossing.
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Om. Tan
Hig
Special session eyed for foot and mouth and bonds
Lawmakers arriving in the state capital after Gov. Dunne’s call expect the second special session to focus on foot and mouth appropriations, the Cook County bond issue, and minor reforms. Republicans foresee little major legislation beyond funding, with possible state control of hog cholera serum and pension commissions restored. The governor’s message to Congress may urge scrapping many Chicago registration days to save taxpayers money.
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Springfield
Cook County
Dunne
Chicago
Democrat Seeks Court Vacancy Amid GOP Blockade
A disputed vacancy arises as Democrats vow to fill a judicial seat. The party argues the current Republican majority blocks a timely appointment, while critics warn of partisan delay. Names of disputed nominees and procedural steps are discussed as the court composition remains a political battleground.
Sir Edward Grey Astonished Over Request of Vienna
Sir Edward Grey voices plain speaking in a letter to American ambassador Walter H. Page replying to Austro Hungarian repatriation concerns aboard the Golconda. He questions Vienna’s demand for safety measures, noting it odd that the Austro Hungarian government would seek to be responsible for passengers’ lives, many described as better class. The missive continues on page 4.
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Edward Grey
Vienna
London
Walter H. Page
Tukerm
Golconda
Tam
Explosions At Dupont Plants Cause Fatalities
Three explosions near Wilmington and Carney's Point caused the deaths of three workers. Two mills blast at Upper Hadley yard, with extensive fires and equipment damage. No further details on casualties or causes were immediately available.
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Del
Carney’s Point
N. J Mary
Upper Hadley Yard
Dar Port Compans
Universal military service debated by army chief
Maj Gen Scott told the House military committee that the United States would need an army near 2,000,000 in a severe war and that universal service between 18 and 21 could form a workable core. He warned compulsory service might be unavoidable if the continental army plan failed, while Representative Anthony questioned feasibility of landing 500,000 in 60 days.
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Tan
United States
Persidy
House Military Committee
Scott
Stault
Europe
England
Anthony
The
War College di
Formal Request to Italian Ambassador
A garbled notice requests formal action to the Italian ambassador. It references Verdi and a related mystery, mentioning New York and a presumed official response or decision. The fragment hints at a diplomatic matter involving Italy and the United States.
Frisco Managers Accept New Plans
Frisco managers approve revised redevelopment proposals as part of a city reorganization plan. Details indicate acceptance by local representatives and alignment with Missouri Mission authorities.
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Pprson
Labor Organizer in Conspiracy Charge in Youngstown
In Youngstown Ohio on January 11 James A Campbell president of the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company refused to comment on charges by General Organizer Flynn of the American Federation of Labor. The Grand Jury opened an inquiry into the strike and rioting, with twenty witnesses called and more to come as the Ohio National Guard ends duty and work resumes at the tube plant. Flynn alleged a financial scheme to depress stock value to aid a merger, naming 25 gunmen allegedly deputized by a sheriff while asserting no foreign influence.
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Youngstown
James A Campbell
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company
Flynn
American Federation of Labor
Dan Montan
Ohio
Grand Jury
Ohio National Guard
A. M. Henderson
Henderson
State Attorney General
Thomas H. Flynn
Mr. Flynn
Pittsbureh
Umetead
Tube Works
Supreme court upholds federal misbranding law on medicines
The U S Supreme Court ruled that Congress may regulate false statements about curative effects of medicines in interstate commerce under the 1912 Sherley amendment, affirming the authority to curb deceptive drug claims. Justice Hughes stated the law targets false and fraudulent statements accompanying medicines. The decision follows a Chicago case involving a drug concern linked to shipments from Chicago to Omaha and beyond.
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Wasteiington
Supreme Court
Congress
Justice Hughes
Taft
Hughes
Tle
Chicago
Compulsory Bill Sparks Hope for Range Changes
The text discusses potential alterations to a compulsory measure affecting labor representation. Key figures mentioned include Henderson, Brace, and Roberts in high government roles, with hints that changes may allow continued alignment with the official position. The source is fragmented and unclear on specific outcomes or dates.
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BCP
Ethur Henderson
Educaton
William Brace
Geer Ih Roberts
Home Affairs
The
Treasury
Delay in Making Mexico Capital Delayed Indefinitely
Washington reports that Mexico’s old capital will not be restored as seat of government for weeks or months as General Carranza stays in Queretaro. Carranza’s military and civilian chiefs meet there to form a new cabinet. Obregon and other leaders arrive. Discussed topics include a national bank with nationwide branches.
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Tan
Mexico
State Department
Carranza
Overetaro
Vera Cruz
Overetauro
Obregon
Juan Azcona
Francisco Madero
Luis Cabrera
Finance
Queretaro
United States
Jesus Acuna
Mexico City
Neis
National Bank
Chicago Council Seeks Charter Election Reform
The Chicago Council adopted resolutions urging elimination of registration day March 21 and consolidation of Cook County judicial and city aldermanic elections. It protested combining presidential primaries with aldermanic primaries and asked Springfield officials, including the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker, to be advised of the actions.
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Cook County
Leutenant
Alton Operators Win Wage Increase
Report from a conference involving Chicago officials and Afton workers notes a wage raise effective January. After hearings at Canows Ponts, concessions were made and the higher wage rate was set to begin in the new term.
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Canows Ponts
Chicago
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