Caillaux Plays a Crooked Part
Washington reports from intercepted German diplomatic cables reveal Jean Caillaux of France contacted German agents in Argentina in 1915. Dispatches reference Caillaux's government references and warn against praise. One dispatch mentions a ship Caillaux sailed on from Argentina to be seized for its papers.
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Washington
Statenment
Bernstorff
Berlin
Jennier Caillaux
France
Argentina
Caillaux
Guard unit grows as signups begin in Pocatello
Several new members joined the military instruction class at the Y M C A last night and Instructor Sam Anderson said the community supports forming a national guard unit in Pocatello. Petitions for signatures were circulated at Temple Pharmacy Murphy cigar stores Y M C A city clerk Cornell Pharmacy and the county assessor. New petitions were issued Tuesday. earlier signers need not re sign. Anderson aims to send blanks to Boise in a couple of days and expects about 150 signatures.
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Sam Anderson
Pocatello
Temple Pharmacy
Murphey Cigar
Cornell Pharmacy
Anderson
Boise
Bomb Found Near Dry Dock in Navy Yard
A metal tube resembling a bomb was found beside the dry dock at the Atlantic Port navy yard. The six inch object bore a fuse and the inscription This is a twenty five second explosive bomb in German.
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Atlantic Port
Navy Yard
Plan holidays to save coal in Midwest therms
Des Moines reports a telegram from the Illinois fuel administrator proposing two weeks of holidays on weekends across Iowa Illinois Indiana and Missouri to conserve coal. The plan aims to cut industrial activity and save fuel during the period beginning Saturday.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Ilinois Fuel
Idaho Man Hung as a German Spy
August Matt a German citizen from Wallace Idaho was found hanged near the Mexican border with German letters and $1455 in currency. Authorities suspect spy activity linking to a bank in Wallace and possible connections to Oklahoma City.
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Yuma
Ariz
Wallace
Idaho
August Matt
Yuma County
Loaf
Okla
Oklahoma City
Logan Smith
Laguna Dam
Smith
French Deputy Louis Loustalot Arrested in Caillaux Case
Paris January 16 Louis Loustalot a member of the French Chamber of Deputies from Landes whose immunity was suspended in relation to the Caillaux affair has been arrested.
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Paris
Louis Loustalot
Chamber of Deputies
Landes
Caillaux
Attempt Made Against Life of Bolshevik Leader
Petrograd reports an ultimatum to Romania demanding release of Bolsheviks arrested there and punishment for officials who disarmed Russian troops. An assassination attempt on Lenin as his car passed the council hall wounded a party member. arrests followed amid Red Guard crowds.
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Petrograd
Council of National Commissioners
Rumania
Ber
Lenine
Red Guard
Brest-Litovsk peace talks resume report
Amsterdam reports peace negotiations at Brest-Litovsk were resumed Monday, according to the Berlin Volkszeitung. The dispatch notes continued efforts between the parties, aiming to conclude the terms of peace.
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Amsterdam
Brest-Litovsk
Berlin Volkszeitung
May Place Nation on Short Rations
Washington reports a new administration bill by Senator Pomerene and Representative Lever proposing broad rationing of food. The measure targets public eating places and retailers, with critics noting German-sympathizer control and price violations already observed. The text hints at wider controls under the act and suggests further discussion on page two.
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Washington
Pomerene
Representative Lever
South Carolina
Italians Drive Austrians From Front After Night Assault
Italian Army HQ reports an afternoon offensive east of the Brenta river, supported by French guns, driving Austrians from Monte Asolone and clearing enemy observation posts. The action yielded hundreds of prisoners and captured war material amid fog and snow.
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Italy
Associated Press
Brenta River
Monte Asolene
San Lorenzo Valley
Bassano
Monte Pertica
Caprivari
Monte Asolone
State laws on roads in effect under government operation
Washington statement from Jan 16 reports that all state railway laws and regulations will stay in full force while the government operates, as said by Director General McAdvoe to a National Association of Railway and Utilities Commissions delegation.
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Washington
McAdvoe
National Association of Railway and Utilities Commissions
U Boat Seen Gulf Coast Near Galveston
Galveston Tex Jan 16 every available coast patrol boat has been dispatched to search for a German submarine sighted 125 miles southeast of Galveston yesterday afternoon. Authorities reported the sub at 28 7 N 2 58 W and kept troops ready to man shore batteries and guard shipping ports along the gulf coast.
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Galveston
Tex
Eighth Naval District
Coast Artillery Corps
Gulf Coast
Hungarian Cabinet Resigns Over War Program Support
A Budapest dispatch reports the Hungarian cabinet resigned due to lack of necessary backing for the military program, reflecting domestic unease over wartime policies.
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London
Budapest
Ohio Prohibition Leaders Gather for State Convention
Columbus January 16. Leaders of the Ohio prohibition party meet to select a ticket of state officers to be nominated later by petition. A key issue is whether to amalgamate with the new national party.
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Columbus
Prohibition Party of
Ohio
National Party
Uncle Joe Cannon Hurts Shoulder In Fall
Washington dispatch reports former Speaker Joseph G. Cannon fell while leaving his apartment for the capitol and fractured his shoulder. Doctors said the injury is not serious and he should be able to go out in a day or two.
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Washington
Joe’’ Cannon
Capitol
Patriots of Methodists plan large Chicago demonstration
DISPLAY PATRIOTISM Chicago Illinois January 16 The largest and most important patriotic demonstration the Methodist denomination has made anywhere in the United States has been arranged to take place tomorrow night in Medinah Temple in this city Ministers lay men and Sunday school scholars of 250 Methodist churches in Chicago and its suburbs are to participate.
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Chicago
United States
Medinah Temple
Tech Students Honor Memory Senator Brady
A morning assembly in the Tech Auditorium memorialized Senator Brady. Miss Anna Spangberg violin solo, Rev. H. Hamilton address on the man, and notes on the Brady fund for declamation. Hon. J. H. Peterson recalled Brady's steadfast friendship and optimistic spirit.
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Tech Auditorium
Senator Brady
Anna Spangberg
H. Hamilton
de Berftt
J. H. Peterson
Blair
War program shows great lack control, says business leader
Washington January 16. Weddill Catchings president of Sloss Sheffield Iron & Steel Company presented to the senate war inquiry committee recommendations for reorganizing war supply machinery. He warned that all business men believe there is a lack of central control and responsibility in the war program.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Senate War Inquiry Committee
Weddill Catchings
Sloss-Sheffield Iron & Steel Company
Willard resigns as head of War Industries Board
Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad resigns as chairman of the War Industries Board. His resignation will be accepted once a successor is found. He cites B&O duties as the reason and says no conflict with the War Department reorganization prompted the move.
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Washington
Daniel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
War Industries Board
Hiis
Baltimore & Ohio
War Department
War Department to Discharge Men Over 31 Registered in 1917
Secretary Baker told the senate military committee that the war department favors discharging draft liability men over age 31 who registered on June 5, 1917 and had not yet been called to service.
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Washington
Baker
Senate Military Committee
War Department
Wyoming offers $3000 for first to bomb Berlin
Casper Wyoming January 16 1918 an offer of 3000 to the first Wyoming born person who drops a bomb on Berlin has been made by former Senator Patrick Sullivan a wealthy sheep and cattle man An award of 1000 for the first American not from Wyoming who does the same is also offered The 3000 is deposited in Casper National Bank and the money will be held there until after the war The offer covers either sex and applies to any bomber from Wyoming or other states to strike Berlin
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Casper
Wyo
Wyoming
Berlin
Patrick Sullivan
Sullivan
Casper National Bank
Steamer Texan Damaged. Rescue Effort Underway
Atlantic Port reports the steamer Texan sent an S O S on Monday. A rescue vessel is proceeding to assist. it is feared the Texan is badly damaged but all aboard are safe.
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Atlantic Port
Texan
Trench Fighters Strong Demand for Tobacco
A father writes to his son at the front reflecting on cigarettes as comfort in trenches. He mentions switching to milder brands, sending a tobacco packet, and supporting the newspaper tobacco fund. A townsman recalls a brief talk with Idaho Falls youths urging those with families to stay and send tobacco instead.
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Jack
Newspaper Tobacco Fund
J. A. Youngren
Idaho Falls
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