Kaiser Pulls Wool Again On People's Eyes
United Press report from New York details German politics as Count von Hertling and Count Czernin offer diverging war aims. Kaiser and militarists push for continued war while Czernin pursues conciliatory language, signaling possible future shifts in German policy and peace rhetoric.
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J. W. T. Mason
United Press
New York
Count von Whertling
Wilson
Lloyd George
Kieans
BR Viceras
Germany
United States
von Hindenburg- Ludendorf
Gibraltar
Hohenzallern
Count von Hertling
Bertin
Count Hertling
Count Czernin
Ger. Manny
Chancellor Hertling Seeks Peace Ties Amid Armament Talk
In a review of postwar Europe, Chancellor Hertling urges possible armament limits and discusses Wilson's demands. He defends Austro German alliance, cites British imperialism as obstacle, and stresses protecting German security and Balkan interests for durable peace.
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Gibraltar
Malta
Wilson
Germany
Edward I
England
Balkans
Austria-Hungary
Ellensburg Principal to Teach Physics in Seattle
F. M. Nash of Ellensburg has been named to teach physics at West Seattle High School. He will continue as Ellensburg High School principal and arrives in Seattle Saturday.
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Ellensburg
Seattle
F. M. Nash
West Seattle
Nash
Ellensburg High School
Russian Ship Held in Pacific Port Over Recognition
In a Pacific port on January 25 the Nijii Novogorod was held while officials consider action after the United States refused to recognize the Lenine Trot sky government of Finuswia. The owning company is a Russian government concern loyal to Kerensky, with two more vessels due from Japan. Federal officials fear Bolshevik seizure if they sail.
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Pacific
United States
Lenine Trotsky
Finuswia
Russian Volunteer Fleet Corporation
Nijii Novogorod
Kerensky
Japan
Seattle youths head to Everett for three day service conference
A hundred Seattle boys ages 16 to 20 travel to Everett by boat interurban and auto to join a three day gathering of 400 Western Washington youths. The event is organized by the state Y M C A and allied groups including the Western Washington Sunday School association Boy Scouts and the public service reserve now part of the Congress of Youth.
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Seattle
Uncle Sam
Everett
Western Washington
Western Washington Sunday School Association
Boy Scouts
Public Service Reserve
Congress of Youth
Roosters in San Francisco Prompt Quiet-Neighbors Complaint
Mrs N H Bowyer asks District Attorney Picklert to order mufflers for noisy roosters. The complaint notes numerous crowing birds roiling sleep in her neighborhood near San Francisco dated January 25.
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San Francisco
N. H. Bowyer
Pick- Lert
Austro Hungarian foreign minister urges no land or indemnity from Russia
Czernin outlined Brest Litovsk talks noting Austria Hungary seeks peace with Russia without annexations or indemnities. He said Poland must decide its fate, welcomed possible postwar advances, and affirmed support for Germany on Belgium and Turkey while resisting internal upheaval advice. He linked Wilson's speech to Austrian aims and warned peace depends on Russia.
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Mreet Litorek
Poland
Fassia
Germany
Russia
Wilson
Hungary
Belgium
Turkey
Austria
Czernin
Roosevelt Attacks Critics and Backs Universal Training Bill
President Roosevelt criticizes Senator Stone as a German agent and urges swift passage of the Chamberlain universal training bill after addressing military men and congress members at the Army and Navy Club in Washington. He defended his stance against administration critics and pressed for preparedness.
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Washington
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Press Club
Congress
Army and Navy Club
National Press Club
Senator Stone
Germany
United States
Roosevelt
Fourteen Spies Executed in U S Says Defense Leader
New York report notes fourteen spies executed in the United States since the war began as stated by C B Thompson, chairman of the American Defense society press committee, at a luncheon. Bremerton patriotic groups mobilize to raise two thousand dollars for YWCA and local war work with five hundred collected so far.
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New York
U. S
C. 8. Thompson
The
American Defense Society
Bremerton
Lumbermen urged to speed war production at West Coast meeting
The West Coast Lumbermen's Association opened its annual session at the New Washington Wood products plant to press lumber interests into wartime production. Speakers include HF Isherwood of Chicago and Wood Peal of the US Shipping Board. Western front veterans Maj WFR Cooper Capt Fairweather and Morris Tupper will address the need for greater war support. Oregon manufacturers expect stronger board representation as plans to boost membership are discussed.
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Northwest
Luobermen's Association
Wash
HF. R. Isherwood
Chicago
National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Western Front
Maj W. FR. Cooper
Princess Pats
Morris Tupper
Capt. Fairweather
Oregon
Working Class to Rule World Says Schwab
New York January 25 Charles M Schwab president of Bethlehem Steel said the working class without property will control the world in a not distant day. He urged looking to workers for solutions to economic problems and said Bolshevik sentiment must be considered. He added that during war we should refrain from criticizing the government work.
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New York
Charlies M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
New 4000-ton Grays Harbor ships to be built in Seattle
Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Co. closes two contracts with the United States Shipping Board to build at least two large full powered wooden steamships of the Grays Harbor type in Seattle. Keels for the new ships will be laid soon. The ships will have a 4000 ton capacity versus 3000 tons for the regulation type.
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Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Co
United States Shipping Board
Grays Harbor
Regulation Shipping Board
Free illustrated lecture on infantile paralysis care
A free illustrated lecture will detail nursing and home care for infantile paralysis victims. Dr. T. Oren Watson, osteopath, directs the session at 7 Monday evening in the children's clinic and chautauqua at 421 Olive.
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Children’s Clinic
Chautauqua
T. Oren Watson
Osteopath
Olive
German Destroyers Sunk by Mines Near Heligoland
Two of five German destroyers attempting to reach Heligoland were sunk by mines Sunday morning. Seventeen survivors reached the west coast of Jutland yesterday and reported the loss.
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Copenhagen
Heligoland
Jutland
Interned Art Critic Montgelas Arrested on Warrant
Jan 26 report states Count Albrechts Montgelas, noted art critic for a local paper in Chicago, was arrested on a presidential warrant and will be interned until after the war.
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Chicago
Albrecht Montgelas
Art Crite
Austria Germany Seek Peace Talks Yet Balk at Key Demands
Washington experts say central powers want more discussion with the United States and allies but stop short of peacemaking. Hertling and Czernin replies show reluctance on Alsace Lorraine and questions on Italy Poland and the Balkans amid new Gibraltar demand.
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Austria
Germany
Washington
United States
Hertling
Czrernin
Wilson
Lloyd George
Alsace Lorraine
France
Russia
Belgium
Italy
Poland
Balkana
England
Gibraltar
Czernin
Trotsky Hints German Workers May Aid Russia
Petrograd January 25 Foreign Minister Trotsky spoke to the soviet expressing confidence in the coming assistance of the western proletariat. He indicated the western proletariat refers to the people of Germany and suggested anticipated support for Russia.
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Trotsky
Russia
Petrograd
Germany
Government to take over Minnesota flour for allies
Minnesota state food administrator announced the government will take over 30 percent of all wheat flour milled in the state. The move aims to secure a sufficient supply for export to allies.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Danger Lurks in Catarrh and Consumption Link
Catarrh is blamed for many cases of consumption as it can progress to lung involvement. Local sprays and inhalers offer little cure. Swift’s S S S blood remedy is promoted as the effective treatment that reaches the disease source. Contact Swift Specific Company in Atlanta, Georgia for guidance.
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Swift
Swift Laboratory
Avanta, Ga
Justice Rules Met Opera Must Answer War Breach Suit
State Supreme Justice Gavegan denied a motion to exempt the Metropolitan Opera Co. from answering for a wartime breach of contract suit for $50,000 brought by Madame Ober, the German prima donna, ruling that enemies residing in the country remain law abiding and can invoke court processes.
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Gavegan
Metropolitan Opera Co
Madame Ober
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