Woman Suffrage Passes House By Narrow Margin
The house approved the constitutional amendment for woman suffrage by 274 to 136, two votes over the two thirds. Rosa Rankin of Montana led Republicans in support, while southern Democrats opposed fiercely. President Wilson’s backing helped, with senate action anticipated before February 12 as leaders push for action amid applause from galleries.
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Bill Swanson introduces bill to seize naval oil lands
Washington Jan 11 A navy department bill to authorize government seizure or lease of all oil land set aside as naval reserves in California and Wyoming was introduced by Senator Swanson of the naval committee.
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Catholic Church Displays 150-Star Service Flag at El Paso
A large 150-star service flag is hung from St. Patrick's Cathedral tower in El Paso to honor members of the cathedral congregation who have joined the colors. The flag was blessed by Bishop Shuler before the Christmas Eve midnight mass.
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Russian socialists plan peasant and deputy convention
Petrograd reports social revolutionists plan a convention of peasants deputies and other groups linked to an all Russian workers and soldiers congress on January 21. They aim to form a federation of Russian republics including Ukraine Siberia The Don territory and the Caucasus.
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Don
Caucasus
Wiltshire innkeeper vows tallest recruit in British Army
London date notes a Wiltshire innkeeper aged 22 who stands 8 feet 3 inches tall, making him the likely tallest recruit yet. The quartermaster's department ordered his entire equipment to fit, including 22 14 inch boots and a coin described as large as an American nickel.
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Wiltshire
Anak
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Pershing lauds Washington boy for coolness under fire
Private Taylor of Washington county served with United States engineers in France. In mid November his detachment worked on a front line trench despite shelling and gas exposure, while under fire. Taylor, 21, enlisted in July and earned General Pershing's commendation for composure.
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Austro Germans Evacuate Trenches Under Italian Fire
Rome reports Austro German forces faced pressure near Cavallina Teutons were driven from exposed trench sections as Italian artillery and small arms fire caused notable casualties and forced regrouping on the front.
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French Raids in Argonne and Vouges Bring Prisons
Paris dispatch reports French forces raided the Argonne and Vouges regions last night capturing prisoners. The operations followed ongoing reports of hostile activity in northern fronts.
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New Mascagni Opera Lodoletta Opens at Metropolitan
New York will hear Mascagni’s Lodoletta tomorrow afternoon at the Metropolitan Opera House for its first U.S. performance. Enrico Caruso and Geraldine Farrar lead the cast in the three act opera with Forsano’s text based on Ouida’s Two Little Wooden Shoes.
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Ouida
Bolsh army reorganization plans signal shift from old forces
Amid shock reports from a correspond ent, the Bolsh commander announces a new army structure not a reanimation of the old force but a fresh line of defense. A key 25 December note cites Kuehlmann’s ambassadorial talks and a peace conference siting amid uncertain replies from Russia’s allies.
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President Wilson Labeled Dictator by German Paper
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Aligameine Zeitung calling President Wilson a dictator and criticizing his leadership style. The brief note suggests growing German press opposition to Wilson during the wartime period.
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El Paso Sheriff Showcasing New Courthouse Jail Parlor
Sheriff Seth Orndoff unveils a sixth floor courthouse jail parlor where prisoners spend mornings on one side and afternoons on the other with access limited by behavior. The space features gilded surroundings and is designed to let inmates endure winter days in a controlled, sunlit area.
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Gold in tin can: Idaho man robs and funds missing
Clarence Roe from Idaho Falls arrives with as much as seven thousand seven hundred dollars in gold coins in a safety box. A group allegedly robs him on the street in Pocatello, while affidavits from bank officials and relatives attest to Roe’s character and the genuineness of the claim.
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Etta Roe
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Evelyn Molen
X J. Nielsen
Secretary Baker grilled by mixed party Senate committee
Secretary of War Newton D. Baker faced tough cross questioning from Republican and Democratic senators about war supply adequacy and procurement practices. The session touched on the supply committee of the Council of National Defense, alleged conflicts of interest, changes in procurement and weapon choices, with Baker denying improper conduct and pledging openness in future material improvements.
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Baker
Defense Council
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Tennesee
Council of War Defense
Unclear Court Testimony Emerges From Pocatello Inquiry
The fragment describes a man named Roe arriving in Pocatello days ago with money and a claim to obtain farm land for the poor. He is said to have been rotted during the early evening, with the details unclear in the record.
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Denver Jan 11 Report on Lee Fulbright Incident
Denver mist view reports Lee Fulbright a Black man entered Hibemigr building prompting police response. Details pending as investigation continues with local officials stating questions regarding motive and safety.
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