National Guard expansion discussed in Washington
Washington January 14. A wave of support forms for boosting national guard strength to address military deficiencies. Leading congressmen back the idea and Senator Cummings has filed a bill proposing a major reorganization and enlargement of the guard as debates on peace and intervention continue.
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Washington
National Guard
Cummings
Senate
United States
Mora Cathedral Relic Destroyed On Anniversary Fire
In Mora Italy a cathedral was burned during services on the anniversary of the Avezzano and Sora earthquake. The blaze destroyed the statue of Saint Restitua, the sole church relic spared in the earlier quake that devastated Sora. In Washington, Treasury Secretary McAdoo sought a 500 dollar appropriation to begin a Cordova Alaska public building project this fiscal year.
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Italy
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Sora
Restitua
L Pla. Service
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
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Congress
Cordova
Alaska
Time propitious for centralizing Alaska government control
On January 16 in Washington George McClelland of Seattle urged passage of the Law Wickersham proposal to centralize Alaska government authority under a board of control. He spoke after lunch with Representative Lloyd of Missouri, chairman of territories committee. Shrine Club meeting set for Sunday at Masonic Temple with annual officer elections. all Nobles urged to attend. Calling cards offered at Nugget Office by D Cochran and E W Burroughs.
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Hington
Wickersham
Alaska
George McClslland
Seattle
Lane
Great Northern Territory
McClelland
Lloyd of Mixsouri
House
Committees On
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Shrine Club
Masonic Temple
D. Cochran
Nugget
E. W. Burroughs
Tidal Wave Devastates Holland Nationwide Flooding
Rotterdam reports massive flooding after a tidal wave hit western Holland. The wave drove tens of thousands from homes, caused numerous deaths, and overwhelmed rail lines along the Meuse. Dykes along the coast were breached and damage runs into vast figures.
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Rotterdam
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Holland
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Dama
Government Relives More Evidence in Von Papen Case
London Jan 11 The government forwards to the United States copies of Captain Kratz von Papen’s correspondence from the German embassy in Washington. The papers reveal payments for contracted services and show Papen paid individuals in Seattle shortly before a major dynamite explosion. Stubs from checkbooks were seized by British authorities at Falmouth when Papen returned to Germany.
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London
United States
Kratz von Papen
Washington
Ontmed
On Papen
Seattle
Falmouth
Germany
Works Introduces Intervention Resolution in Mexico
Senator Works today introduced a resolution authorizing and directing the president to intervene in Mexico to establish the new government. The measure permits use of the army and navy and other necessary means until withdrawal is safe. Debate grows, with Chairman Stoke and the president in discussions over the Mexico problem.
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Washington
Works
Senate
Mexico
United States
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Jrcles
Stoke, Chaiman
Forikn Relations Committee
Roosevelt Strong for Intervention in Mexican Crisis
New York January 16 Roosevelt endorses immediate intervention in Mexico sending General Leonard Wood to restore order, citing his Cuba relief as precedent. He warns the current situation is a disgrace to the nation and must not be tolerated.
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Roosevelt
Government to press new prosecutions in Sherman case
Washington officials announce fresh moves to prosecute major directors including William Rockefeller in the New Haven railroad antitrust matter. The government vows to proceed with charges related to alleged corporate abuses and market manipulation outlined days ago.
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New Haven Iireeters
William Rockefeller
New Haven
Explosion at Dupont Plant Claims Several Lives in NJ
GIBBONTOWN N J Jan 16 For the eighth time in three months the Dupont powder works near here exploded this morning damaging the acid mixing house and killing workers in that department A total of thirty nine have been killed and twenty injured in the period as fear and superstitions spread among employees
Pirates and Horseshoes Duel Ends 6-3 in Hoosier League Game
A lively baseball night drew a large crowd as Pirates faced Horseshoes in a pitchers duel. Horseshoes pulled ahead with a decisive six to three victory, with scoring spurt starting in the third inning and continued as both sides battled for hits and runs.
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Thompson
Modini
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Fort Davis
Northern Lights
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Nile
Eagle
Hackel
Pettit
Kaiser Reported Very Ill In Germany As Kaiser Condition Worsens
Geneva reports from Germany indicate the Kaiser is in a dangerous condition despite official denial. The ruler's family is said to have been summoned to his bedside as doctors, officials, and onlookers await further news amid rumors of a serious illness.
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A. P. A. Service
Geneva
Germany
Ford Party Elects Permanent Peace Committee
The Ford peace expedition in The Hague elected William Jennings Bryan Henry Ford Jane Addams the Rev Akked and Mrs Joseph Fela of Philadelphia to a permanent peace committee to work in Europe until peace is achieved. The group plans to return to the United States soon and has received no encouragement from belligerent governments.
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Hague
Ford
Europe
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Henry Ford
Jane Adams
Akked
Joseph Fela
Philadelphia
United States
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