Congress urged to act quickly on war measures and sever relations
President Wilson asked Congress to dispose of business and authorize use of all U S. power to protect ships and lives, as Germany’s actions threaten neutrality. Officials push agencies into motion while awaiting Austria’s stance in the German campaign. Henry Ford offers his plant for wartime use.
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Shington
D.C
Wilson
Congress
United States
Ring
Germany
Austria
Poss
Ford
U.S. Ashington
Henry Ford
German U boat sighted in sea lanes near Lusitania graveyard
German submarine sighting reported 120 miles west of the Selly Islands on January 20 as Rotterdam encountered it en route between Liverpool and New York. Officials discuss U boat warfare and possible seizure of private plants. Gerard meets German chancellor amid strained US relations. Ambassador Gerard plans to return to the United States.
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Lusitania
New York
Selly Islands
Rotterdam
Verpool
Gerard
A. P
Berlan
Lomdion
United States
Germany
Foreign Office
Denmark
Russia
Marine insurance rates on US ships reach parity with allies
For the first time since the war began, marine insurance on American vessels rose to the same level as Entente ships. Rates increased from about two to three percent last week to ten percent, the level long in force for Great Britain and France. The Hague report notes Americans abroad face evacuation from Central Powers territories, with about a thousand likely stranded in Germany and Austria-Hungary seeking routes through Denmark and Switzerland amid lodging shortages and scarce shipping.
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U. S
New York
Great Britain
France
Germany
A. P
Hague
London
United States
Austria-Hungary
Denmark
Switzerland
Legation
President Wilson Cancels White House Army Navy Reception
In line with abandoning public functions President Wilson canceled the army and navy reception at the White House planned for tomorrow night. The official reason cites business pressure. The question of abandoning public inauguration ceremonies remains under consideration.
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Wilson
Army
Pershing and escorts leave Mexican soil for American home
General Pershing led the expeditionary force from the border into Columbus to mark the cross into the United States after ten months in Mexico. Troops moved in a long line past the headquarters as a military band played When Johnny Comes Marching Home.
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Columbus
Pershing
Johnnie
Wershing
J. J. Collins
Wim. Reet
General Pershing
United States
Mexico
Villa
Trial Jury in Pima County Superior Court Convened
The new term of the Pima county superior court opened with Judge Samuel L. Pattee presiding. Jurors took the oath, several excused, and a special venire of 21 names ordered to replace others. Albert H. Ireland is set for trial February 28 for assault with a deadly weapon. Jurors sworn include Arnulfo Pena and 14 others. the list will grow with the venire.
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Pima County
Samuel L. Pattee
Albert H. Ireland
F .W. Bucknell
Ajo
Arnulfo Pena
Harry F. Genovar
Edward R. Horstman
David W. Perkinson
Albert W. HH
G. McWade
Herbert
Ray Buford Nichols
Joseph E. Gaery
Claren McGrenat Baeay Gopette
John Ram McMillen
Arthur C. Guthrie
Manuel C Leon
John F. Myers
Leon G. Moore
Arthur M. Mills
Japanese Worker Under Arrest After Mesa Shooting
In Mesa Arizona John Holt fifteen dies from a bullet wound allegedly fired by a Japanese employee known as Shorty. Holt and the suspect were seen together before the shot. A lynching scare followed amid rumors of attacks on a three year old girl as bootleg liquor fuels unrest.
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Mesa
Ariz
John. Holt
Shorty
A. C. Holt
Holt
President Proclaims Halt on Ship Registries Change
President Wilson issued a proclamation under the Shipping Act prohibiting American ship owners from transferring vessels to foreign registries. He cites a national emergency and notes many owners are allowing ships to leave to alien registries and foreign trade outside U S participation, risking inability to return ships to U S commerce without foreign government permission.
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Washington
Feb
Wilson
United States
Wilson Breaks Monroe Doctrine Says Pan American Editorial
Corriere de Manha in Rio de Janeiro argues President Wilson’s intervention in the European war breaches the Monroe Doctrine but aligns with U S policy. It contends the war’s new phase ends isolation and that Pan American unity with the United States is the future.
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Dio Janeiro
Correiro de Manha
Pan-Americanisms
Wilson
Amera
United States
North
Quarlet Women Hurl Defiance At Authorities
Readable fragments describe alleged moral conflict in a street named Alley and pressure on county authorities to act. The text references a group calling themselves Quarlet Women and comments on policing and possible public order actions in a district near an old cone site.
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Poly
Wren
Reid
Tiett
Kirk Moore
Miles
Siyly
Tim
County Athrney
Tomien
Man Charged With Holding Wife Against Will In Avowed Abduction Case
Juan Serrano, husband of four and father of four, faced court after a baby case in Nepales Arizona. A young man Jose Sentejo and the baby testified before Kirk Moore. Immigration officials indicated Serrano’s family were residents of Newsies Sonera, Arizona, and possible removal proceedings followed.
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Juan Serrano
Nepales
Arizona
Tersan
Jose Ie Sentejo
Termes
Kirk Moore
Santayo
Awnell
Duen
Sentayo Sith
Arieona Am
Re. Serrans Ami
Metre
Agin Ane
Iaria
Eet
Barnett Bodies for Ford Cars Deliver Strong Durable Service
The F Ronstadt Co Ady promotes Barnett bodies for Ford cars claiming the strongest and most durable automobile delivery and buss service bodies, offered at reasonable prices.
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John Deere
F. Ronstadt Co
Ady
Lost Horse and Dressmaking Ads in Local Notice
A fragmentary page lists items including a lost horse described as old dark sorrel with white forehead, possibly from Woman's Prop, and a dressmaking service at North Stone Street with a private entrance and listed rent. Also mentions ranchers and Belgian hares for sale and a help-wanted note seeking reliable women or girls to act as maids at Arizona Children's Home.
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Bert
Arizona Children’s Home
Tyneall Ave
Cancellation of Homeward Moves For Wisconsin and Maryland Units
Orders for the homeward movements of the Second Wisconsin Infantry from San Antonio and the Fifth Maryland Infantry at Eagle Pass have been canceled. It is unclear whether other national guard units scheduled to leave the border will also be halted, department headquarters said.
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Citizen A. P
San Antonio
Tex
Second Wisconsin Infantry
Fifth Maryland
Eagle Pass
National Guard
Department
King of Blood Remedies S S S Promoted for Wide Range of Diseases
An historic Swift Specific Co. advertisement touts S S S as the universal blood remedy and tonic for disorders from rheumatism to malaria. It claims over fifty years of success, urges readers to seek medical advice, and endorses the product as a purifier to refresh the blood and boost vitality.
Belgian Ball Event Opens Ticket Sales In Town
Tickets for a big Belgian Ball are on sale in local drug stores cafes cigar shops and other outlets. A special price offers 25 cent gallery tickets for spectators. Leonard Klein will direct a 20 piece orchestra with patriotic and dance music for the event on Lincoln's birthday. The Belgians special engine display will entertain after dances. The event is organized by the Musiclanchion to aid sick children and the elderly. The University of Colorado track squad began training with four fall meets planned and outdoor work to start soon across Gamble field.
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Retelur
Leonard Klein
Aiready
Fremen
Lincoln
Bell Wright
Roulder
Colo
University of Colorado
Gamble Field
Taft Urges Conscription If War Drops On Nation
Ex president Taft told the Brooklyn Institute of Fine Arts and Sciences that conscription may be necessary to sustain the army and navy if war comes. He spoke on The League to Enforce Peace and urged all factions to stand behind Wilson as war president.
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New York
Taft
Brooklyn Institute of Fine Arts and Sciences
United States
League
Wilson
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