Bolshevik News Sparks Talk of Austrian Provisional Cabinet
A wireless U P dispatch from Petrograd reports the Bolsheviks have formed a provisional Austrian cabinet as unrest spreads in Austria Hungary. The message notes no minister names, but cites a revolutionary movement amid strikes, censorship and border closures across Vienna Budapest and beyond with reports of food protests and paralysis of industry.
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Suzzallo Speeds Plan to Ease Seattle Transportation
At a state defense conference Dr. Suzzallo outlined proposals to ease Seattle’s traffic including a four track first avenue street railway, an elevated system for the city, more waterborne workman transport, and guaranteed ferry service from shipyards. The group authorized a five to seven member committee to coordinate with officials handling the traffic problem.
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War cabinet bill debate stirs Senate firestorm
Senator Chamberlain accuses President Wilson of ignorance about the war department and claims the nation faces terrible calamities. He cites extenuating figures on rifles and machine guns and asserts minimal U.S. progress in ten months of war. He urges disclosure to the people.
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England
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Tacoma Adopts Free Bus Service Ordinance
Tacoma decisions to permit free busses introduces a city ordinance authorizing operation by permit from the city clerk and a $2,500 bond. No fare is fixed. The measure, introduced by Mayor A. V. Fawcett, aims to address deportation issues via free transport.
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Two Juveniles Sentenced for Auto Theft
Howard Stewart and Charles Smith both under 21 were ordered to two months in the stockade by Judge Gordon on Wednesday. They, with Alfred Anderson in juvenile custody, were accused of stealing an auto owned by H. C. Peet on January 14.
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Court rules Washington liquor permits dead under Reed amendment
Superior Judge Calvin Hall ruled the states booze permit system cannot be revived after the Reed amendment. The decision ends George R. Ford’s bid to compel the county auditor to issue a liquor permit for shipping alcohol from Idaho to Seattle, amid dry laws and federal postal restrictions.
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Mine Blast Kills 100 Workers at Arcadia Collieries
In New Glasgow Nova Scotia January 24, rescue teams removed bodies from the Allen coal shaft of Arcadia company Stellarton collieries after an explosion trapped about 100 miners at work today.
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Canada drafts 25,000 for expeditionary force
Ottawa reports 20,000 to 25,000 men will be enrolled in the Canadian expeditionary force from the Class 1 Category A draft. As of today 10,300 have reported for service. This total excludes volunteers under the voluntary service act.
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Compulsory Purchase Liberty Bonds Plan Introduced
Washington lawmakers consider compulsory purchase of Liberty bonds by property owners with a pro rata tax on all property as alternative. Rep Green introduces bill detailing the plan and tax mechanism.
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Representative Green
Allies urged to press democratic peace for Austria Hungary
The article argues the Allies must act now to aid Austria-Hungary against German militarism. It urges a united front led by the United States Great Britain and Russia to offer specific peace terms, aiming to topple Prussian militarism and end imperial aims.
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Bolshevik Agents Attend 166 I. W. W. Trial
Bolshevik agents will observe the conspiracy trial of 166 I. W. W. members in Chicago to ensure the defendants are not railroaded to prison. A representative is already in Chicago and two more are en route from San Francisco. Red Unions of France and Syndicalists of Italy Australia and Spain are said to be asked to send observers. Judge Sandia is expected to set a date next week for demurrer hearings.
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Johnson Named Deputy Provost Marshal General
Washington January 24 Colonel Hugh B Johnson of the national army was designated deputy provost marshal general by order of President Wilson.
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British Labor backs Lloyd George government at convention
In Nottingham on January 24 the Labour Party convention endorsed the coalition by defeating a resolution to withdraw its members. The vote was 1 885 000 to 722 000 with Arthur Henderson arguing the move would split government strength and delay peace.
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Germany Playing With Fire Says Socialist Leader
In Copenhagen on January 24, Philip Scheidemann leader of the German majority socialists warned that the German government is playing with fire and that Germany’s situation is little different from Austria’s in a speech before the Reichstag’s main committee reported by Vorwaerts the socialist organ.
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200000 Strikers Control Vienna Reported
Vienna reports 200,000 Viennese still striking as Austrian socialist leaders face difficulty in controlling extremists. delayed messages from Vienna indicate ongoing unrest, with partial strikes continuing in Budapest as of January 24.
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London Seeks News of Austrian Revolution
London reports no confirmation by 10 a.m. of Smolny Institute dispatches claiming a revolution in Vienna as United Press notes.
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German Socialist Paper Transmits Rumors of Revolt in Central Europe
Vorwaerts reports remarks by Dr. Ebert before the German Reichstag committee claiming sensational rumors of street fighting in Budapest and Vienna and a proclaimed republic at Prague. It praises Austro-Hungarian workers and warns against delaying peace efforts. The paper resumes after a three day government suspension.
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Go Slow Warns Austro German Officials Amid unrest
Washington reports conflict between official notices and press dispatches on Austria Hungary unrest. Bolshevik wireless tips in Petrograd and Swedish outlets suggest a revolution swept Vienna news, while Berlin and Vienna warned public officials to be civil or face removal.
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Emperor Karl Backs Belgium Restorations Rights
Rome Jan 24 Emperor Karl of Austria insists on full recognition of Belgium rights against Germany as part of current European crisis. The claim centers on restoring Belgian sovereignty and borders, aligning with Allied diplomacy aims and challenging German expansion under wartime tactics. The report notes Karl’s stance as pivotal in shaping postwar settlement expectations among European powers.
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