Framing Bill for Filipino Freedom
Washington date line reports an amendment to grant independence for the Philippines within two to four years, subject to the president's discretion. The plan preserves a Republican Philippine government and allows binding agreements with the United States, with naval base reserves. The president also presses Congress on shipping tariff and defense measures and a nonpartisan tariff commission.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Philippine Committee
United States
Congress
Ambassador inquiry over Verona gun cargo at New York
Washington dispatch reports Baron Zwiedinek head of the Austro Hungarian embassy seeking guidance from the state department on how the United States will respond to the Italian liner Verona that has arrived in New York carrying two mounted guns stowed at the stern.
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Washington
Baron Zwiedinek
State Department
United States
Verona
New York
Engineer Killed in Head-On Train Collision Near Lind
Spokane dispatch reports Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul trains Nos 17 and 18 collided head on near Lind Washington. An engineer and a tramp were killed and three were slightly hurt in the wreck today.
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Spokane
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Lind
Washington
Japanese seven demands to Chinese minister in Tokio
London reports the Japanese government handed to the Chinese minister in Tokyo a note containing seven demands from its spring program. The Manchester Guardian notes the issue could be contradicted but warns the plan threatens China's independence. Britain aims to keep China strong and independent.
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London
Tokio
Manchester Guardian
Guardian
China
Mines and smelters reopen after four month strike
Clifton reports the mines and smelters have reopened after a four month shutdown, with hundreds of workers returning to employment as production resumes.
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Clifton
Senate panel delays Mexican policy vote on treaty pace
The senate foreign relations committee will not act on Mexican affairs and plans to vote next Wednesday on the Colombian treaty, as reported from Washington. The decision delays any immediate action on Mexico and moves toward the Colombian accord.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Unions Back War Effort Endorsed by Labor Conference
Representatives of more than two million trades unionists meet at Bristol to back compulsory military service and pledge support for government war prosecution. A card vote approved the action, with 502 000 to 602 000. The labor conference backed the parliamentary party in cooperating with other political parties in the national recruiting campaign.
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Bristol
James Sexton
Germany
Labor Conference
National
Democratic ticket wins in Louisiana primaries
New Orleans January 26 Complete returns show the entire regular Democratic ticket victorious in yesterday's statewide Democratic primaries. Regulars supported keeping the local option laws and opposed statewide prohibition.
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New Orleans
Water Case Being Heard In Pocatello
Judge Fred Cowan from Blackfoot presides in district court as the city revisits a $52,800 judgment against the Pocatello Water Company. Attorney Hawley for the company argues estoppel while Budge and Barnard for the city move to strike parts of James A. Murray’s answer, contending it fails as a valid defense.
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Fred Cowan
Blackfoot
Guheen
American Falls
Pocatello Water Company
James H. Hawley
Budge & Barnard
James A. Murray
County Backs Hospital Expansion Project
County favors enlarging the general hospital at an estimated cost of 25000 dollars with half funded by the city. Trustees approve doubling capacity and upgrading facilities to meet rising demand, aiming to start work soon and complete before fall.
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Ali
General Hospital
Oy Council
Copper Market Update in New York
The copper market report from New York notes price activity around 26.25 to 26.50 per unit on January 26, reflecting firm demand and stable quotations for electrolytic copper in early trading.
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New York
Electrolstic
Good Roads Bill Passes House With 25 Million Aid
Washington January 26 The Shackle ford good roads bill carrying 25 million dollars to aid states in improving post roads passed the House by 281 to 81 with three present. Funds allocated by population and post road count disbursed through state highway commissions. Opponents warn it press for more similar requests and rural districts may benefit less. Senate opposition predicted.
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Washington
Shackleford
House
Senate
United States Pushes Strict Accountability in Lusitania Talks
Secretary Lansing and Count von Bernstorff met on the Lusitania dispute with Washington signaling demand for strict accountability from Germany. The talks aimed to secure Germany’s acknowledgment of responsibility and a conforming settlement proposal to be sent to Berlin for approval or rejection.
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Washington
Lansing
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Germany
von Bernstorff
Tania
Langing
Wilson
State Department
Berlin
Commercial Club to discuss factory plans at noon luncheon
The Pocatello Commercial Club will hold a noon luncheon tomorrow at the K of P hall prepared by Fred's Cafe. C E Godon of Ford will present plans for a branch assembling plant, with Joel Priest of Short Line and the state board of education also attending to discuss educational cooperation and local development.
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Pocatello Commercial Club
K. of P. Hall
Fred’s Cafe
Ford Motor Car Company
Pocatello
C. E. Godon
Joel Priest
Boise
State Board of Education
Nelson seeks divorce from cartoonist wife Fay King Nelson
Former lightweight champion Battling Nelson filed for divorce from Mrs Fay King Nelson a cartoonist and Denver newspaper writer alleging she refused to live with him in Chicago on January 26.
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Chicago
Battling Nelson
Fay King Nelson
Denver
War in tabloids and cautious moves against Germany
The report notes Austrian forces moving along the Adriatic toward Montenegro and claiming capture of Sanguivanni Di Medua. London intimates suggest the government will avoid a formal blockade on Germany. In the Commons and Lords debate, French counterattacks near Neuville are reported as repulsed, and Turkish claims say British forces in Mesopotamia suffered heavy losses before withdrawing.
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Adriatic
Sanguivanni di Medua
London
Germany
Neuville
Mesopotamia
Rey
Commons
Marquis Lansdown
House of Lords
Great Britain
Six Die in Seattle Fire Destroys Five-Story Block
Seattle residents report six people killed as fire destroyed a five story business block. Hemp salvage from a steamship blaze last fall was being dyed inside the structure. Officials say the fire likely started from a stove.
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Seattle
British answer expected soon on mail detention
London January 26 The Foreign Office handed the American embassy ad interim a reply to the American protest against detention of mails. A formal answer will be made as soon as the French government signifies its approval of British attitude.
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London
Foreign Office
Forest land opened for farming in Idaho forest
The president signed an order removing 7,930 acres from the Minidoka national forest in Idaho for agricultural purposes and opening entry for March 10.
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Washington
Minidoka National Forest
Idaho
Miners Decide Not to Suspend Work at Contract End
Indianapolis January 26 The United Mine Workers convention voted to continue work at contract expirations as negotiations for new agreements proceed. President White aided non-suspension, and a committee favored staying at work after April expirations amid some opposition.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers’ Convention
White
United Mine Workers of America
Train 18 Breaks in Two Between Pocatello and American Falls
Passengers on No 18 were shaken after the coupling broke splitting the train between Pocatello and American Falls. The rear air brakes set suddenly causing a jolt and many were thrown from seats with minor injuries. The two sections were chained together and the train reached Pocatello over an hour late.
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No. 18
Pocatello
American Falls
May Get Forced Service
Washington reports compulsory service remains under study by congressional committees. Captain Mosley supports universal liability for military service as necessary. Senator Warren, ex-chairman of the military committee, sees no alternative. Mosley cites labor union opposition as the main hurdle to recruiting for the national guard.
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Washington
Congressional
Mosley
Senator Warren
Senate Military Committee
National Guard
Defense opens in Mohr murder trial in Providence
The prosecution rested and the defense began testimony in the trial of Elizabeth Mohr Cecil Brown and Henry Spellman for the murder of Dr. C Franklyn Mohr. Mrs Mohr testified in her own defense in Providence.
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Providence
Elizabeth Mohr
Cecil Brown
Henry Spellman
C. Franklyn Mohr
Oil price hits highest since 1894 in Tulsa
Prairie Oil & Gas company announces a five cent rise in crude oil to 1.30 per barrel, marking the highest level since 1894 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, dated January 26.
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Tulsa
Okla
Prairie Oil & Gas Company
Villa Vengeful Cry Stirring Anti American Sentiment
Report from El Paso dated January 26 describes Villa using the cry Remember Oaxaca to inflame hatred toward Americans. The piece notes propaganda reaching refugees at the border and details alleged abuses of Americans in Chihuahua along with a recent shooting of several Chinese.
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el Paso
Villa
Orozco
Chihuahua
American Livestock Convention Pushes U S Patrol in Mexico
El Paso reports a resolution urging the United States to establish adequate patrols in northern Mexico to protect Americans and property, with a committee to present facts to government officials. The measure notes no intent to seek intervention and reflects a Wilson policy critique compromise.
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el Paso
United States
Mexico
American National Livestock Convention
Wilson
Kendrick
Wyoming
Dwright B. Heard
Cheyenne
American protection efforts reported in Mexico
Washington reports Carranza inclined to meet U S demands to safeguard American interests. Paso advises Americans employed by the American company at Minaca, Jefe for Chihuahua, to travel on a special train guarded by Carranza troops.
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Washington
Sonsul Silliman
Queretaro
Carranza
United States
Paso
Minaca
Jefe
Chihuahua
Americans confirm Mexican bandit murders in Chihuahua region
Three Americans who arrived from Chihuahua City recount the killings of five Americans between December 22 and January 9 by bandits. Names include Henry Acklin and Wallace Maiburn. other victims Tom Johnson Peter Keane and Bart Kramer. Villa reportedly in Santa Clara canyon with about 1000 men. Carranza officials question exact force size. Also notes recovery of gold bars seized in 1913 and adjustments to border guards after a Mexican shooting.
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el Paso
Tex
Chihuahua City
Henry Acklin
Minaca
Wallace Maiburn
Tom Johnson
Peter Keane
Babricora
William Randolph Hearst
Bart Kramer
David Kramer
Chihuahua
Kramer
Madera
Acklin
Maiburn
Johnson
Cocomerachie
Villa
Francisco Villa
Santa Clara Canyon
Santa Clara Ranch
Terrazas
Carranza
Santa Clara
Santa Ysabel
Charles Quealey
Marie Corral
General Villa
John J. Pershing
Fort Bliss
Gabriel Gavira
Juarez
International Bridge
Wheat Market Closes in Chicago at Noted Levels
Chicago markets report wheat closing near 1.3644 with corn trading around 799 per bushel in early January trading. The brief notes price levels and market activity for the Chicago wheat market.
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