British Labor Opposes Peace Plan and Shells Dispute
A Bristol speech by A Bonar Law signals England's stance against Wilson's peace proposal, urging continued victory over Germany. Meanwhile a U S naval armament row centers on armor plate costs, a British firms bid, and Daniels push for shells triggers government and industry friction. The Navy faces a shell shortage as Hatfields of England may fill the order, with Morgan & Co and Charles Schwab-linked influence noted. Mardi Gras entry requires invitations in full costume.
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Japanese Leader Stabbed at Peace Meeting
Rukio Ozaki leader of Japan’s constitutionalists was stabbed several times during a peace speech at a Tokyo meeting. Two assailants lunged with knives, were beaten away. two others tried to shoot Ozaki but were overpowered. Ozaki lay seriously wounded as crowd unrest rose amid pro peace sentiment and a sale of sleigh and ski wood at Ross' mill.
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Germans Announce Successes in Russia
Berlin reports a German attack against Russian positions in western Russia yielded successes with several fortifications breached and about seventeen hundred Russian prisoners taken. Severe cold and wet weather in Roumania affected operations. Petrograd notes a strong German attack in the Tirul region that was repelled.
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Advisory committee backs aerial mail trial routes
The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics urges Congress and the Post Office to set up experimental aerial postal routes to test accuracy, frequency, and speed of mail by air under favorable conditions. California is viewed as likely for an early route due to climate, while plane output constraints cited. The Deutschland submarine is expected to dock Saturday, per an Eastern forwarding official, with Nugget office noting calung cards printed.
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Canadians oppose Wilsons pen in war
Ottawa Jan 26 President Wilsons peace program faced harsh criticism in both houses as ill timed and hostile to Britain. Speakers praised US support but blamed Washington for lack of conviction. W F Cockshutt condemned Wilsons initiative and urged neutrality, arguing Belgians fate underscored Americas weak guarantee and question its value in a broader European conflict.
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British Labor Votes For War Confiscation Of Wealth
United labor in Great Britain supported continuing the war until victory. At the Manchester conference the party endorsed war aid, rejected peace terms, and adopted a resolution for confiscating accumulated wealth to fund the war, with strong backing for heavy burdens on the wealthy.
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Bill to Punish Desecration of the Flag Moves Forward
International News Service reports in Washington that a bill to severely punish desecration of the U S flag is advancing in the Senate. Senator Pomerene, its author, says a majority supports the measure and passage seems likely. Patriotic groups back the bill, aiming to curb insults from groups like the I W W.
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Lane's Son Yo Join Army Aviation Corps
Washington January 26 Ned Lane son of Franklin K Lane secretary of the interior announces his enlistment to become a reserve officer in the army aviation corps. Tokio January 25 The emperor dissolves the house of representatives after a session focused on the Chinese situation the war and foreign trade.
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