Lawson hints of white wash tumult exonerated by president Lansing
Washington reports describe Secretary of State Lansing and Thomas W. Lawson testifying before the House rules committee on the note’s handling. Lansing recounts the note’s creation and coding, while Lawson accuses officials of leaks and criticizes congressional methods, with President Wilson defending Tumulty and confirming the note’s chain of custody.
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White House
Russian Troops Win Two Carpathian Fights
Berlin says two major battles occurred in the Carpathians, one north and one south, with Russian forces attacking large formations and gaining ground at heavy cost. Moscow warns the campaign aims to break the passes into Moldavia, risking loss of Bessarabia if Austro German defense collapses.
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Lloyd George Dominates Rome War Conference Plans Victory
London reports that Lloyd George loomed largest at the Rome war conference with entente leaders. He supplied figures and methods to press victory, noting Berlin’s near defeat as allies discuss Balkan fronts finances and peace terms. Two major allied movements are forecast, one northward through Serbia and Bulgaria and a western spring breakthrough threatening German lines.
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Rome
International News Service
London
Germany
Jervia
Bulgaria
Turkey
France
Ambassador Gerard Under Fire For Berlin Banquet Speech
Washington reports say Ambassador Gerard made a controversial toast at a Berlin diplomats banquet claiming U S German relations have not been so cordial since the war began. The State Department demanded an explanation and Berlin confirms the query aims to counter potential misperceptions.
Resignations Surge Among Militia Officers on Mexican Frontier
The International News Service reports President Wilson has accepted 61 resignations of national guard officers on duty along the Rio Grande. Resignations average about four per day over the past fifteen days, with about 699 officers previously reported to have stepped down. Many more are said to await action by Secretary Baker and the President, with hundreds on file at the War Department as new ones arrive weekly.
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Adamson Law Heard In Supreme Court Appeal
Washington Jan Today the supreme court began hearing the Adamson law appeal with railroads and railroad brotherhoods represented by large legal teams. Briefs were filed by the railroads and constitutional issues argued. Also noted were U S figures including a $250 000 payment to H C Frick and Rembrandt’s hardship amid era headlines.
German Allies Capture Pokshani in Roumania
The general staff reports the fall of Pokshani a Roumanian fortress seized by German allies after heavy artillery. Defenders included Russian and Somerian forces. Pokshani lies east of Glatz near Bucharest. next targets include Marashesehi and Galatz as shelling continues. Prosser's Harness Show offers eggs at $1 per dozen, phone Black 5.
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Fokshani
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Highwaymen Hold Up Auto in Broad Daylight Robbery
International News Service reports bold highwaymen in broad daylight seized ten thousand dollars from the Fizcass Glass Company's assistant treasurer near a bank en route to the factory. Three men in an automobile blocked him, wore masks, and used revolvers before puncturing a tire and escaping. No arrests yet. police seeking suspects.
Lack Facilities For Building Dirigibles
Washington reports delays in naval dirigible plans as no suitable U S construction methods exist officials say. A special advisory board including Charles Walcott surveys U S aerial facilities and may enlist private plants to adapt for lighter-than-air craft amid prewar readiness programs.
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Smithsonian Institution
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