United States Sets Strict Accountability in Lusitania Talks
Washington report says Secretary Lansing, with President Wilson, rejected Germanys latest Lusitania proposal as partially unsatisfactory. Bernstorff will confer again, submit a tentative settlement, and Berlin must approve or disapprove. US demands confession of liability for neutrals lost and four hundred lives. Confidential talks proceed, with page four continuing.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Lusitania
Lansing
Wilson
Count von Bernstorff
Ambbassador
State Department
Berlin
French Censorship Bill Sent To Committee
Paris January 26 The chamber of deputies passed the censorship bill by 334 to 186 and sent it to committee. The measure requires all communications to be submitted to the government before public release, but allows suppression only of unofficial material relating to military operations and diplomatic negotiations that could harm national defense. Premier Briand defended the bill amid interruptions while Paul Deschanel urged respect for free speech.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Briand
Paul Deschanel
Chamber
Nieupo rt Cathedral Destroyed by Guns
An official statement reports Western front artillery fire damaging enemy trenches in Flanders. The Nieuport cathedral and its templar tower, both key observation posts, were destroyed. some prisoners and war material were captured. A German air squadron attacked Nancy and nearby airfields. a French biplane crashed near Benoit, with crew unharmed.
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Berlin
Tan
London
Flanders
Nieuport
Nancy
Baccara
Benoit
Thiancourt
New York Chamber Report Details 1915 Trade Shift
The New York Chamber of Commerce annual report shows the impact of the European war on U S imports. For the fiscal year 1915 port reports exceed exports by a large margin, reflecting war disruption and altered trade patterns.
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New York
New York Chamber of Commerce
Villa Located in Wild Santa Clara Canyon West of Chihuahua
Gen Francisco Villa with about 1000 men is reported in Santa Clara canyon on the Santa Clara ranch of the Terra Leas family about 45 miles west of Chihuahua. Officials doubt a larger force, and Medinavieta, Villa aide, is admitted to the U S after investigation into the Keane disappearance with no proof of involvement. Three Americans confirm murders by bandits of five Americans between December 22 and January 9, with Acklin Maiburn and Johnson slain in raids on the Cocomerachic district January 3.
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EL Paso
Texas
Francisco Villa
Santa Clara Canyon
Santa Clara Ranch
Terra Leas
Chihuahua
Villa
Manuel Medinavieta
United States
Medinavieta
Peter Keane
Babricora Ranch
Chihuahua City
Henry Acklin
Walter Maiburn
Tom Johnson
Bart Kramer
Acklin
Maiburn
Johnson
Cocomerachic
Swedish People Favor Firm and Impartial Front
Stockholm reports that Sweden's parliament debates budget with a pledge to neutral and impartial policy. Premier Hammarskjöld asserts readiness for emergencies while stressing cooperation with Denmark and Norway and cautioning that neutrality may face constraints if peace cannot be maintained.
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Stockholm
London
Hammarskjveld
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
London House of Commons passes third reading on enemy trade bill
London reports the House of Commons on Tuesday passed the third reading of the trading with the enemy bill without division after adopting amendments on minor details in the application of the measure.
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London
House of Commons
Congress Support Resolution in Manila
Manila Jan 2 The assembly passed a resolution asking the American Congress to back an amendment by Senator Clarke of Arkansas to the Philippine self government extension bill. The proposed amendment would grant the president power to recognize Philippine independence.
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Congress
Manila
Assembly
American Congress
Senator Clarke
Arkansas
Slight earthquake reported in Rockford at eight fifteen
Rockford Illinois residents reported a minor earthquake at 8 15 pm on Tuesday night. The tremor caused some window rattling and startled locals, with many attributing the event to a micro quake in the area. No injuries or major damage were reported.
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Rockford
Army Officers Learn from Europe on Artillery Plans
Senate military committee heard Col. Charles G. Treat of the Army War College describe how American observers in Europe report on artillery and war plans. He noted plans for large coast defense guns and motorized field uses, plus duplicating French 75s and rapid mobilization of private munition factories for war production.
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Washington
Europe
Senate Military Committee
Charlies G. Treat
Army War College
War College
Congressional
Crozier
House
War Department
Big Gang
Col. Treat
Treat
Gen. Crozier
Mann Urges Nonpartisan Prep for War Risk in Congress
Minesity Leader Mann urged unpartisan support for military preparedness on the House floor. She backed a standing army of 250,000 to 300,000 or more, stronger coast defenses and a navy capable of defending the nation, citing dangers of involvement in European conflicts and war with England.
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Washington
Mann
United States
England
Germany
McMann
Accused Men Paid by Papen Papers Reveal Funds
Papers show Captain von Papen paid three men in the United States linked to German causes. Werner Horn, jailed in Maine, received 700 dollars in January before he blew the Canadian Pacific Railway bridge over the St Croix River. Paul Koenig, paid about 1369 dollars, faces charges in New York for a Weland Canal plot and a Buffalo trip in September. Carl Burcade, sentenced to three years for fraudulent passport, received over 300 dollars from Papen shortly before his arrest.
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England
von Papen
Washington
United States
Werner Horn
Maine
Horn
St. Croix River
Paul Koenig
Koe
New York
Welland Canal
Canada
Koenig
Buffalo
Carl Burcade
von Papen Dee
President Pushes Faster House Action on Legislation
President Wilson urged Majority Leader Kitchin to speed up work in the House on the administration program and planned talks with other leaders to push bills. Delay risks loom in the Senate over defense, shipping, tariff and revenue measures as the government eyes June adjournment.
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Washington
Wilson
Kitchin
House
Capitol
Congress
Senate
Ares
Military
Naval
Supreme Court
Close arguments in munitions case in Washington
The hearing before U S Commissioner Taylor concluded as the government seeks to transport former Representative HS Fowler of Illinois Henry B Martin and Herman Schulters to New York to answer indictments for alleged Sherman act violations in conspiring to restrain munitions commerce. Taylor took the case under advisement and predicted a week for a decision after defense counsel argued indictments were too vague and that the Sherman act did not apply.
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Washington
United States
Taylor
HS Robert Fowler
Iwineia
Henry B. Martin
Herman Schulters
New York
Service Bill On Second Reading Meets Approval
London January 26 The military service bill won its second reading in the house of lords after a speech by Marquis of Lansdowne who warned against neglecting industry and finance. He said weakening the industrial army would affect Britain’s finances yet urged against relying solely on a navy and munitions for allies. Viscount Haldane added the government may need broader appeal, possibly to married men and to Ireland.
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London
House of Lords
Marquis of Lansdowne
Lord Lansdowne
Great Britain
Viscount Haldane
Ireland
Good Roads Bill Passes in House in Washington
The Shackleford good roads bill seeks 24 million dollars to assist states in post roads and moving traffic. The measure, passed late Tuesday with three members voting present, distributes funds by population and road count through state highway commissions. Opponents argue the funds favor rural areas and bar broad benefit, predicting strong Senate opposition.
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Washington
Luna
House
Varius
Senate
Allied Airmen Drop Bombs On Monastir
Austrian Hungarian headquarters report January 25 confirms no renewed fighting in Montenegro. Montegrin government uncertain, but military results unchanged. Disarming proceeds as Montenegrin battalions surrender arms at all fronts. Austro-Hungarian forces occupy Scutari, capturing twelve cannons five hundred rifles and two machine guns.
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Berlin
Sayville
Etail
Montenegro
Nicholas
Scutari
President Wilson backs independent tariff commission
President Wilson endorses the creation of an independent nonpartisan tariff commission with broad powers to examine duties and global trade relations. He discussed the plan with Representative Kitchin and asked immediate committee action in this session and plans to brief Senator Simmons. a public address on the topic was considered unlikely. The president argues new conditions justify a separate commission despite existing bureau powers.
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Washington
Wilson
Representative Kitchin
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
Mr. Kitchin
United States
Eastland Inspector Tests Vessel In Court
Capt. Robert Reid of Grand Maven testified in the Eastland case at federal court claiming the ship was in good condition with only a few defects corrected. Judge Sessions again summoned a witness, Joseph R. Lynn, after defense lawyers balked at his testimony due to changes in his prior statements.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Robert Reid
Grand Maven
United States
Steamship Hulla
Eastland
Federal District Court
Reid
Tudge Sessions
Joseph R. Lynn
Chicago
Lynn
Germans Retaliate With Bomb Drops Killing Five
Allied airmen bomb Monastir and Gevgele, killing or wounding about a hundred. Turks strike Dunkirk and Nancy area. British suffer losses near Kut El Amara. Russians advance near Pinsk. Monte Negro disarmament proceeding. Montenegrin king and family arrive in Lyons.
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London
Monastir
Gievgeli
Dunkirk
Nancy
Baccarat
Vienna
Petrograd
Pinsk
Volhynia
Decisive rout for Turkish forces near Erzemum
A Petrograd report on the battle near Erzemum says Turkish forces were decisively routed. Russian pursuit captured 50 officers and 4,000 men, with many machine guns and large ammunition stocks taken.
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Erzerum
Petrograd
Vienna
Montenegro
Lyons
France
London
Erzemum
Turkish release of French embassy officials announced
Berlin dispatch via wireless reports that Turkey freed French embassy officials who had been attached to the American embassy in Constantinople since the war began. They were arrested as reprisals after Entente powers seized consuls at Salonika of the Central Powers.
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Berlin
Sayville
Over Seas
Constantinople
Saloniki
Police Arrest Suspect in Muder of Patrolman Grayeone
Peoria officers arrest Harry King, a paroled convict, on charges of murdering Patrolman Norman Grayeone night last week. The case involves a suspected assault during a patrol encounter in Peoria Ti. King faces imminent court appearance and potential sentencing.
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Peoria
Tan
Harry King
Norman Grayeone
Quincy Strangers Seek Homes As Population Grows
A resident asks how to locate furnished three to four room apartments in Quincy and questions whether the city provides adequate housing and information for newcomers. The Wing notes migratory trends from smaller towns to cities for education and opportunity, urging better facilities and clear signals to attract families and set Quincy as a regional educational and metropolitan hub.
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Jas Quire
Quincy
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Franz Zat Papen, QA Weerkson
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Tigris
Kut-El- Amara
Turkey
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