Two Treaties Drafted Indemnity Cuts In Senate Action
The foreign relations committee reported two treaties with amendments reducing indemnity. A Colombian treaty would pay 15 million dollars instead of 25 million and include a mutual expression of regret. It passed committee 10 to 3 and moves toward ratification with support from administration allies. A Nicaragua canal route and naval base treaty cleared 8 million dollars, while Haiti protecorate action was deferred. Senate vote breakdown showed party lines with Clarke, Borah, Ledge and Smith dissenting on various points.
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Westera
Union News Servise
Washington, D.C
Colombia
Panama
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Wilson
Nicaragua
Bay of Fonseca
Haiti
Repub
Vickns
Clarke
Ledge, Smith
Michigan
Borah
Status of Appam likely to be held as German prize
Washington reports indicate the British liner Appam, brought to Hampton Roads by a German prize crew, will be treated as a German prize of war rather than an auxiliary cruiser. The neutrality board said the ship was a prize, but the statement was recalled, as the State Department had not acted. The key issue is whether Appam remains with the prize crew under the Prussian American treaty or is returned to British owners under The Hague convention. Indications suggest the State Department will rule the prize belongs to Germany.
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U. S
Washington
Appem
Hampton Roads
United States
Neutrality Board
State Department
Guardsmen oppose continental army plan in hearings
Washington naval and military committees heard testimony from Rear Admiral Strauss on ordnance while state guards generals Saddler Dickson and Critchfeld argued against excluding state troops from front line duty. They said sentiment among Guardsmen was largely against the continental army plan.
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Washington
Naval Guard Association
House
Militers Committee
Naval Committee
Strauss
Saddler
New Jersey
Dickson
Mitnois
Critchfeld
Ohio
Breakthrough Tie Decides Philippines Policy Vote
In Washington a proposed policy for Philippine independence within four years was approved by the Senate on February 4. Vice President Marshall cast the deciding vote in favor of the Clarke amendment to the Philippines bill, directing the president to withdraw American sovereignty within four years. The 41 to 41 vote ended weeks of debate.
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Marshall
Washington, D. C
Senate
Philippines
Flood Stage Reached at Davenport on Mississippi River
Mississippi river at Davenport reached flood stage February 2, rising to fifteen feet above normal. An ice gorge five miles downstream tightened under subzero temperatures as low lands were flooded. Residents in flats evacuated as homes flooded.
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Devenport
Mississippi River
Davenport
Japanese steamer Takata Maru abandoned after collision
The Takata Maru was abandoned in a sinking condition after colliding with the American air tank steamer Silver Shell about 200 miles southeast of Cape Race. Her crew were safely transferred to the Silver Shell. Prince Eitel Frederick named king of Serbia by the Kaiser. Teiper admits revolver ownership in Orchard Park murder case. Cal K. M. House likened to a sphinx in Paris reports.
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New York
Cape Race
N. F
Buffalo
John Edward Teiper
Orchard Park
Orchard Park Road
Dudley
Miners Demand Raise and Two Year Contract
United Mine Workers adopt a ten percent raise for bituminous miners and twenty percent for anthracite workers with a two year contract. The demands cover mine run tonnage pay, dead work, day labor and an eight hour day, to be settled by February with separate talks for bituminous and anthracite districts.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
State Committee
van Bitmer
Pittsburgh
Mobile
New York
Bank AU
U S Pushes Principles For Attacks On Merchant Ships
The United States proposes a universal declaration of principles to govern attacks on merchant vessels and to forbid arming such ships. Identical notes were sent to belligerent nations asking if they would join. The plan would protect noncombatants, require warnings before attacks, and limit armed ships' actions under international law. The note also suggests arming merchant ships entering U S ports may become war vessels governed by interment rules.
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Washington
United States
Chimes and Clocks Silenced in London
London authorities order public clocks to stop chiming and striking hours from sunset to sunrise as a precautionary measure amid evolving military control. Affected clocks include public and church towers with broad citywide enforcement.
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London
Slay Generals Who Yield Reported by Le Journal
The ioney corresp dent of Le Journal reports that General Reci and another Montenegrin general were assassinated by Montenegrin opponents of capitulation to Austria.
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Ioney
le Journal
Reci
Austria
Brandeis Nominated to Supreme Court Seat
President Wilson sent to the Senate the nomination of Lavla Dembitz Brandeis of Boston to fill the vacancy from Judge Lamar's death. He is the first Jewish nominee to the high bench and a prominent figure in law, linked with Brandeis Dunbar Nutting since 1897. At age fifty nine, he advised on the shipper freight rates case and the Oregon and Utah ten hour law for women.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Lavla Dembitz Brandeis
Boston
Supreme Court
Joseph Rucker Lamar
Brandeis
Brandeis, Dunbar & Nutter
Ahippers
Interstate Commerce Commission
Calm Montenegro and Stariasi District Reported in War Note
An official report from the main headquarters of the Austro Hungarian armies states Montenegro and the Stariasi district are calm throughout. In El Paso Texas on February 8, gunmen said to be former soldiers of Villa’s army killed Gen Tomag Ornelag, late commandant at Juarez, near Chihuahua City.
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Montenegro
Vienna
Berlin
Sayville
Auelo- Hungarian Armays
Iasi
el Paso
Tex
Villa Army of the North
Tomag Ornelag
Juarez
Chihuahua City
Morgenthau To Return To United States
Washington reports that Henry Morgenthau the American ambassador to Turkey plans to return to the United States immediately. The decision is understood to be at the request of the state department.
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F Morgenthau
Washington
Henry Morgenthau
Turkey
United States
Ple Won Makes Plea for Defense and Readiness
President Wilson speaks at multiple stops including Pittsburg Cleve Lakes Chisago Topeka and Kansas City urging national defense reform saying the army must be formed or the outlook for tomorrow will brighten or worsen with action He delivers keynote addresses at Rainy Business Association and the Bion Picture Board of Trade amid a midwestern swing.
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Wilson
Rainy Business Association
Bion Picture
Pittsburg Feech Opposes Professional Advice on Questions
Pittsburg Virginia resident condemns taking advice from professional sailors and soldiers on several issues in his Pittsburg ad directory. He argues for self reliance and a strong, efficient civilian army of at least 600,000 trained for peace and defense, to protect national sovereignty in the Western Hemisphere.
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Pittsburg
Ameri
America
Wilson Warns Nation to Brace for Possible Trouble
President Wilson, speaking in Cleveland on January 20, urged immediate national preparedness for possible war. He stressed America must defend itself, reflect citizens’ will, and avoid shame or inadequacy, saying the country cannot postpone readiness and that daily, it treads amid danger.
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Cleveland
Wilson
United States
America
President Wilson Addresses Large Milwaukee Audience
President Wilson spoke to the largest crowd of his trip in Milwaukee, asserting that Americans will not tolerate threats and that many attendees were born abroad. He said the roots of the nation trace to foreign lands and pledged to uphold American ideals despite hostile voices.
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Milwaukee
Win
Wilson
America
Wilson warns of war readiness and naval strength
President Wilson declares the United States is prepared for war, says the navy is insufficient but the nation will act, and warns that neutrality has been misunderstood. He urges readiness, defends the administration’s measures, and emphasizes America’s resolve to uphold international law and protect citizens abroad. In Topeka he repeats the call, noting the need to defend rights and trade against blockades.
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Wilson
Chicago
United States
India
Perean
America
Wisan Deis
Des Moines
Massaga
Topeka
Kan
Philippines
Patriotism fills Kansas City as Wilson drums up support
President Wilson spoke to about 16 000 at a Kansas City meeting on February 2 urging steps this month to aid American lives and commerce abroad. The crowd sang America as 18 000 joined in, with 20 000 turned away and 10 000 hoping to glimpse him. He asserted that 500 000 volunteers could be found in any state and urged citizens to speak up for national needs.
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Kansas City
Wilson
America
Washington
Ulu
Swamp Root Aden Kidney Relief Cited by Minnie Daraugh
A testimonial from Minnie Daraugh of Antlers Oregon describes long kidney trouble lasting months with poor appetite and fatigue. After using Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root, she reports relief and ten years of good health, urging others to try the remedy while noting a notary public verification.
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Ipit
Myhusband
Myhusband Was In Town and Noticed Dr. Kilmer
Minnie' Boration
Arch
Minnie Daraugh
Pushmatahs County
Swamp-Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghasfrton
Siza
Was It Worth It Coffee vs Postum Health Salvation
A testimonial claims coffee ruined health and nerve strength. The speaker credits stopping coffee and trying Postum Cerealt with improved sleep, steadier nerves, and overall wellness. The ad promotes Postum, produced by Postum Co of Battle Creek Michigan, offered in two forms and priced per cup.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
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