Cabinet Reaffirms Caution on War Over Mexico
President Wilson and cabinet leaders vow not to be stampeded into war over Mexican violence. Carranza commits to punishing gunmen. U S seeks to let Mexico restore order with Pan-American aid while Congress debates intervention and war talk. Continued on Page 7, Col. 34.
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Washington
Carranza
Mexico
United States
Santa Ysabel
Athern Republic
Wilson
Stone
Senate Forign Relations Committee
Senate
Congress
Rio Grande
Ruly
Sidle
Anther
Works
Californa
State Department
Ward
Fen. Carranza
Eliseo Arredondo
Ate Department
Ceremery Lansing
Hich
Harmony at Democratic state committee meeting in Chicago
Democratic state central committee endorsed President Wilson for re election and Gov Dunne administration praised. Plan to hold spring state convention on April 17. Subcommittee named to choose eight delegates at large for the national convention with Harmony candidates including Dunne Sullivan Wis Sweitzer Rainey Creighton Green and Hare. Union of Sullivan and Dunne factions discussed.
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Chicago
State Central Committee
Wilson
Gov. Dunne
Ald
Harmony State
V. Dunne
Henry Tainey
William Elza Williams
Louis
Ford peace expedition selects alternates for Amscan board
The Ford peace expedition at The Hague announces an election of alternates to fill any absence on the Amscan peace board. Named are Dr. George Kirchwerr of New York, Mrs. Kouiv Greene Balch of Wellesley, the Rev. Jenkin Lloyd of Chicago, and Judge Ren B. Lind of Denver. The crew held a public meeting in Rotterdam.
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Hague
London
Amscan Peace Board
George Kirchwerr
New York
Fas Kouiv Greene Balch
Wellesleyiversity
Jenkin Lioyd
Carranza says troops pursue last bandit in Chihuahua
Gen Carranza telegram from Queretaro reports the only remaining outlaw gang attacked a passenger train near Chihuahua. He says troops pursue the band to ensure capture and punishment, and orders patrols along the railroad to prevent similar outrages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
Washington
Queretaro
Chihuahua
Confessions of Two Chauffeurs Figure in Mohr Murder Trial
Providence Jan 15 The court heard police testimony on confessions by C Victor Brown and Henry Spellman tied to Mrs Elizabeth Mohr in the murder of Dr Franklin Mohr. Prosecutors focus on whether George Healis, the Mohrs’ chauffeur, carried a revolver during the shooting and where revolvers were found. Mrs Mohr showed emotion as the hat worn by the slain doctor was introduced as evidence.
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Providence
R. L
C. Victor Brown
Henry H. Spellman
Elizabeth Mohr
Franklin Mohr
Tpriday
Brown
Robbins
Spellman
Echo Lake
Healis
Lewis
Mohrs
Newport
Dr. Mohr
Insane Patient Kills Comrade in Jacksonville Hospital
William Henfling, a patient at Jacksonville State hospital, was killed Friday afternoon by fellow patient Austery Econetch wielding a floor polisher. The coroner ruled death from being struck by the polisher but did not recommend charges.
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Tacksonville
Jan W. William Henfling
Jacksonville State Hospital
Austery Econetch
Econetch
Henfling
Dr. Foley
Anna
Eeonetch
Karkakee
Keoneth
Roosevelt not first to discover River of Doubt says Chervie
George K. Chervie, who joined Theodore Roosevelt on the South American expedition, told the Explorers' Club that Roosevelt did not discover the River of Doubt as the Brazilian government had claimed. He asserted Roosevelt was the first to explore the river, with moving pictures shown to the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George K. Chervie
Theodore Roosevelt
Amazon Jungles
Explorers’ Club
Col. Roosevelt
Chervie
Armenian refugees report Sasun massacre under governor order
Armenian refugees arriving in Erivan say 1400 Sasun Armenians, forced to surrender due to cold and famine under a government amnesty, were killed by order of the governor of Unah, details from London dated January 15.
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Turkeil London
Erivan
Trans Caucasia
Sasun
Unah
Fever Threatens Artillery Horses in Illinois
Springfield report says shipping fever endangered about fifty artillery horses sent from Kansas City to the Illinois National Guard. Two died and nineteen were sick by Friday. twenty nine were expected to recover. The animals cost $200 each, totaling $10,000 from federal funds, with assignments planned across six Illinois batteries and several Chicago and Danville posts.
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Springfield
Illinois National Guard
Kansas City
United States Army
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
George E. McEvers
First Cavalry
Frank S. Dickson
Amilitia
Illinois
Lake Forest
Danville
Urbana
National Guard
Crew of British steamer missing after torpedoing
London dispatch via Reuters reports the British steamship Clan MacFarlane was torpedoed in the Mediterranean on December 30. The captain and 50 crewmen are still missing, survivors say the submarine attacked without warning and returned after the hit. Lifeboats endured eight days at sea with scant rations.
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London
Malta
Reuter
Clan MacFarlane
Mediterranean
Winter cold wave grips entire nation shares frigid map
Washington January 15 nearly every state feels extreme cold with Florida as the lone exception. Forecasters warn extremely cold conditions will persist for four days or longer. The Midwest and plains run below zero while Devils Lake North Dakota dips to 22 below. Miami Florida remains balmy at 74.
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Washington
United States
Florida
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
Devil's Lake
N. D
Miami
Fla
Border action and mass burial amid Mexican turmoil
American refugees stream toward the border from Chihuahua City as danger grows in the border zone. Three victims of the Santa Ysabel massacre are buried in El Paso amid tense demonstrations and reports of Huerta’s death and Carranza opposition activity.
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EL Paso
Tex
Santa Ysabel
Mexico
Thomas Evans
M. B. Romero
J. H. Woon
Juarez
Victoriano Huerta
Huerta
Mexico City
Carranza
Tom Lea
Jose Rodriguez
Maximo Marquez
Car-ranza
Torreon
Gomez Palacio
Calext Contreras
Canuto Reyes
Pedro Moreno
Argumedo
Bermijillo
Laguna
Root for Chairman: New York GOP Sets Feb 15 Convention
The Republican State Committee in New York met and decided to hold an unofficial state convention in New York City on February 15 to recommend four delegates and four alternates to the national Chicago convention. Elihu Root was named as the committee's choice for president of the convention. A resolution favoring measures against foreign aggression sparked debate and was referred to the resolutions committee.
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New York
Republican State Committee
Chicago
Elihu Root
United States
Committee On
Chicago Police Report Gains in City Efficiency
Jan 15 Chicago Healey presents to Mayor Thompson a police department efficiency rise for last year. Burglary down 178 cases, robberies 48, larceny down 7 145, minor crimes 64, and a policy to route minor ordinance breakers to the boys' court instead of city jail.
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Chicago
Thompson
Healey
Hove
Rock Island Receiver Files His November 1915 Report
Tacob Dickinson, receiver for the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad, filed his November 1915 report with Federal Judge George A. Carpenter. Operating income was 637,249,584 dollars and operating expenses were 4,552,106 11.
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Chicago
Tacob Dickinson
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
George A. Carpenter
Von Bernstorff doubts German documents story
Washington January 15 Count Von Bernstorff German ambassador questioned London dispatches about Captain Von Papen and alleged documents. He declined publication quotes stating he did not believe incriminating papers were taken from Von Papen and suggested British agents may link the papers to him. Officials noted noClear evidence disclosed and Germany disputed US withdrawal motives amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.
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Washington
Count von Bernstorff
Lordon
von Fapen
von Papen
London
Falmouth
Page
Werner Horn
Seattle
Skhuepersle
Brooklyn
Tower of London
Bov-Ed
United States
Foreign Office
Lansing
Germany
New York
State Department
Department of Justice
von Papens
Dumba
Usta Armbasader
Vatten
Van
Ohio operators to meet Mine Workers leaders in four-state labor talks
Ohio coal operators agreed Friday to meet national officers of the Mine Workers and operators from Indiana Illinois and western Pennsylvania in Indianapolis Monday to resume a four-state wage agreement that expires April 1.
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Ohio
Cleveland
Indiana
Tinois
Pennsylvania
John P. White
Miners’ Organization
Indianapolis
Willys Overland Holders Ratify Capital Stock Increase
Toledo Ohio January 18 holders of the Willys Overland company ratified a plan to raise capital stock to 75 million dollars. The issue comprises 50 million dollars in common stock and 25 million dollars in new preferred stock.
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Toledo
Oho
Letters Taken From Von Papen Published
Letters from Consul Musenburg Dr Leans and others discuss departure of a colleague, hope for reckoning, and iron government resolve. Include Ample opinions from Dr F W Meyer New York Gen Von Bernhardt Posen and Dr Albert San Francisco on Austrian note and British interference in trade.
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Consul Musenburg
Leans
F. W. Meyer
New York
von Bernhardt
Posen
America
England
Dr. Albert
San Francisco
Aked Announces Permanent Peace Board Prospect
In The Hague Dr Charles F Aked outlined plans for the Permanent Peace Board as American members depart for New York The board will invite prominent thinkers from belligerent nations to propose peace terms and fund all expenses The Rotterdam voyage home affects about 130 members and the total cost is expected to reach 1 000 000
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the Hague
London
Port
New York
Charles F. Aked
Permanent Peace Board
Europe
William J. Bryan
Jane Addams
Henry Ford
Hague
Asia
Rotterdam
America
Sataon
Ford
Requests Indemnity for Omaha Riots Reaches President
Washington seeks $410 indemnities for Greece and neighbors after the South Omaha riots of February 1909. Lansing and the president urge grant of $40,000 to Greece, $800 to Andria Hungary, $290 to Turkey as acts of grace. About 1,200 Greeks were driven from the city amid preexisting hostility to their lawless living and unsanitary conditions.
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Tan
Wilson
Askhon Girgress
Greece
Seastna-Plucgary
Turkey
South Omaha
Secretari Lansing
South
Omaha
Financed Munition Plots Revealed in Papen Correspondence
British seizure of Papen papers shows payments by German officials to operatives linked to blowing up munitions works and bridges in the United States. Records detail funds sent to Werner Horn and payments from Count von Kernstortz with many entries for war intelligence office expenses. Payments, bank books, and stubs indicate extensive operations including Seattle and Seattle consulate transfers.
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London
Trans
State Department
Franz von Papen
Washington
van Papen
United States
Palmouuth
Germany
von Papen
Werner Horn
Cacine
St. Croix
War Intelligence Office
Count von Kernstortz
Seattle
Removal of Albert Clark From Santa Marta Is Not Protested
Washington reports no protest expected after Albert Clark private in the U S Army was removed from the American steamer Santa Marta at Jamaica. British authorities acted in territorial waters after a brief examination, a move officials say within rights and international law.
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Washington
Albert Clark
United States Army
Jamaica
State Department
Clark
Princip S
Iveh Seas
Pers
Eben Rowe
Canadian
Five Indicted for Customs Fraud in New York
Five individuals including Edward Weber and Paul Schmidt Weber were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiring to violate U S customs laws by shipping contraband rubber to Germany. The group involves associates at Deutsche Bank in Barun, rubber dealers, a German auto accessories maker, and a rubber and cert factory operator.
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New York
United States
Germany
Edward Weber
Albert Weber
Foon
Deutsche’s Bank
Barun
Paul Schmidt Weber
Pates Rubber and Guavule Agency
Max Jaeger
Mre- Arm
Dekkers
Holland
Richard Wohlbere
German reprisals certain says note Berlin
The German government sent a note to Great Britain via the American embassy stating that reprisals would follow if Britain does not explain the circumstances leading to the incident. The communication appears to reflect Berlin’s demand for clarification and response from London.
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Berlin
Wilby
Sayville
Great Britain
Germany
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Lord Peace Party
Roosevelt
Chihuahua City
Parral
Root
Rock Island
von Bernstorff
Aked Annouces
Papen
Riggs National Bank of Washington
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