Explosion on submarine E-2 blamed on Edison battery issue
Washington January 19 report to Secretary Daniels from a board of inquiry attributes the New York navy yard blast that killed five and injured nine to gas generated by Edison storage batteries ignited by an unknown spark. The inquiry found the test crew testified under limited conditions and the findings were deemed inconclusive, yet continued work on the Edison batteries aboard the submarine E-2 and future builds was approved.
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Zamon Otto
Otto
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Adviler Reese Hutchinson
Thomas A. Edison
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Pankhurst Admitted To U S In Border Row Reported
Washington reports Mrs mimeline Pankhurst British suffragist leader was ordered admitted unconditionally by the labor department after the New York inquiry board ended its action She claimed she would be barred The law bars only offenses of moral turpitude She may stay in the United States as long as she wishes Also reported Hans Adam von Wedell indicted in New York Feb 4 1915 as head of a plot to supply American passports He is believed to be tied to German reservists returning to neutral ports in a federal probe announced by prosecutors.
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Hans Adam von Wedell
Anthities
Findings On Explosion Caused By Hydrogen Gas From Batteries
The board concludes the blast arose from an excess hydrogen gas buildup in storage batteries reacting with air. Two pockets formed, one near each battery end, with the initial explosion likely at the aft end. Ignition came from an unknown spark, and detailed conditions could not be assessed due to injured crew. Low voltage and amperage readings suggest a cell reversal that fueled gas generation.
Mexican Trouble Aired in Senate Debate Tuesday
In Washington on Tuesday a Senate debate focused on US policy toward Mexico amid the Santa Ysabel murders. Republicans attacked Wilson's stance while Democrats defended it as officials prepare data for Senator Fall's inquiry on conditions in Mexico.
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Newlands
Miners Oppose Preparedness At WMA Convention
In Indianapolis Tod Jan 19 1300 delegates at the United Mine Workers of America biennial convention applauded President John P White and Secretary-Treasurer William Green as they urged miners to share in prosperity and denounced war and large scale preparedness. The speech drew the first real wave of applause, signaling a conversion among the miners.
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War Plans Before Senate Senate Debates Continental Army Form Policy
Washington January 19 congress moves toward drafting bills to implement the administrations plan for a stronger army and a defined national policy. Secretary Garrison testifies before the senate committee and argues for wide presidential discretion. opposition appears lighter than in the house. He warns against paying National Guardsmen with federal funds, cites no extravagance, and notes aviation capacity could reach hundreds of planes monthly with 18 aero squadrons under the expansion.
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Tonica Bank Men Placed on Trial
John Hartenbower of Chicago president and George B. Hillabrand cashier faced circuit court in Ottawa Illinois charged with wrecking the Tonica Exchange Bank which closed November 14 1913 Judge S C Stough presided and Lee O Neill Browne tried to aid the State's Attorney The receiver has paid a seven percent dividend to creditors since the bank closure
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Chicago
George KB. Hillabrand
Tonica Exchange Bank
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Morris
Lee O'Neill Browne
Wiley
London the Socialist Says Socialists Would Fight If Attacked
Representative London of New York the sole socialist in Congress told the house that every Socialist would defend the United States if attacked by a foreign foe. He said the people throb with life and pledged to sacrifice his life if needed, while urging peace talks in foreign countries.
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United States
British Answer in Baralong Case
London report prints the British official view on the Baralong case. It rejects German claims of humane warfare, cites past German atrocities, and questions punishments. It notes the Arabic sinking was deliberate and without warning, conflicting with German justification.
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Lusitania
Edith Cavell
Garments on Trial Reveal Widow’s Grief in Mohr Case
The bloodstained garments worn by Dr. C Franklin Mohr the night of his murder were introduced by prosecutors as evidence. His widow Mrs Elizabeth F P Mohr, accused with two Black defendants, struggled to maintain composure as hat and clothing were displayed. Constable James E Wallace testified that Mrs Mohr called her husband a dangerous man but she also affirmed her love for him, and denied calling him a scoundrel.
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Barrington
Polish workers raise $3000 for Red Cross relief
Washington January 19 reports Polish laborers and their families at Cherry have contributed from their savings a fund of 3000 dollars for the use of Red Cross agents detailed for relief work in Poland as thanks for services rendered by the Red Frogs after the Cherry Tilt mine disaster of 1908.
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Illinois House Acts On Election Bills in Special Session
Springfield IL Jan 19 The House moves most election measures out of committee and toward final passage, with only a few possible successes. A general Chicago registration bill died. fate of good road bond measure remains uncertain as Cook County lawmakers push it.
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Villa's Secretary Reaches El Paso Denies Santa Ysabel Massacre Claim
Enrique Perez Rui secretary to Gen Francisco Villa arrived in El Paso after crossing Carranza lines and denied Villa authorized the Santa Ysabel massacre or ordered Americans killed. Rui's supporters say he is hiding in El Paso amid anti Mexican sentiment.
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Francisco Villa
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Santa Ysabel
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German war expert discusses victory and Montenegrin capitulation
Berlin dispatch via wireless quotes German analyst in Bernier Tageblatt. He argues Germany has not overestimated victory and notes the Montenegrin capitulation of 30 000 to 40 000 soldiers signals Entente discord over war aims and troop commitments.
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Bernier Tageblatt
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Montenegro
President Will Lead Fight for Bill Personally
President Wilson plans to take personal charge of the drive for a stronger army and navy. He will address the nation and meet Senate and House leaders as six weeks to two months pass before military and naval appropriations reports are ready. He remains undeterred by pacifist opposition and favors the Garrison Daniels plan, with speaking tours and possible White House program changes.
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Bryan
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Daniels
White House
Canada At Risk If Germany Wins War Says Senator
Ottawa January 19 James Lougheed government leader in the senate warned in the upper house that Germany desires Canada as a prize of war and that Canadian spies know Canada’s resources better than the dominion government. He warned German residents in the United States would help capture Canada and urged Canadians to aid Britain to prevent a possible invasion.
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James Lougheed
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Dominion
Ferris Bill Receives House Approval For Homesteads
Washington January 19 The Ferris bill to create 640 acre stock raising homesteads on arid and semi arid lands in seventeen states passed the house late Tuesday. It would join broader conservation measures for water power, mineral leasing and larger homesteads. Senate action is awaited as committees report an identical bill for water power. Mineral leasing proceeds slowly. Applicants gain preferential entry rights until lands are designated.
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Senate
Senate Public Lands Committee
Secretary of the Interior
State Wide Dry Bill Introduced in Annapolis Legislature
A state wide prohibition bill prepared by the Anti Saloon League was introduced in the legislature on Tuesday. It calls for a statewide vote on the liquor traffic question.
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Annapolts
Ant-Saloon League
New Year s Battle Ends Kiev Front and Balkan Shifts
A report from Kiev notes German forces evacuating the Lutsk fortress as part of the New Year s Battle endgame. London reports the Russian offensive against Austro Hungarians in East Galicia concluded January 16 with heavy Russian losses and Teutonic lines holding on an 80 mile front. Greek politics and Balkan moves loom as Britain and France reportedly land troops near Corinth and Saloniki while Montenegrin capitulation ends the Balkan campaign for now amid French air raids near Saloniki.
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Teutonic
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Riga
Vidsy
Greece
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Saloniki
Ford peace party cleared to travel through Germany
A Reuters dispatch from The Hague reports Scandinavian members of the Ford peace mission have been granted permission to return home via Germany. Dr. Von Kuehlmann said the issue was a formality and stems from travel arrangements through Germany to Heland, clarifying the party’s stated intent to proceed home.
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Reuter
Hague
Ford Peace Mission
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the Hague
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Associated Press
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Helland
Sirgly
Swindlers Guilty in Chicago Connisc Case
Chicago jury convicts Macion Miller a lawyer and his sister Jar 16-Mixe todavine Miller of operative a conncis game The crime is punishable by imprisonment from one to ten years Bond set at 5000 dollars each The defendants argued for a new trial for February tl
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Todavine Miller
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Roth
Letter Writer Arrested in New York Telegrams
Joseph Bolansky, four years old, claims St Louis as home. He was arrested in New York by federal secret service agents seeking explanations for incoherent telegrams he sent to President Wilson. The incident occurred Tuesday.
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