Senate Debates Hitchcock Peace Note on WWI End
The U S Senate debated Senator Hitchcock's resolution to endorse President Wilson's peace note. Nebraska's Hitchcock urged adoption, arguing humanity requires states to state terms for ending the war. Senator Borah pressed for clarity on Germany's response and the resolution's meaning.
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Whiclater Hitchcock
Pres Roosevelt
Russia
Ans
Sena Itehcock
Hoke Smith
Borah
Germany
Senate
United States
Mexican Consul Arrested in Sanctions Bust Over Shipments
Juan T Carranza consul general of New York was arrested and charged in a conspiracy to ship 3 and ammunition to Vera Cruz Violation of President Wilsons Kareo proclamation of October The case ties to alleged illicit arms shipments during the era.
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York
Juan T - Carranza
Vera Cruz
Wilson
Wealthy Man Cleared in Artist Model Murder
Philadelphia police questioned many prominent youths after a wealthy young man cleared himself of involvement in the murder of Mazier A. Colbert. Detectives report the victim was struck during a struggle at her apartment, with blood on the suspect’s shirt found in the bedroom.
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Philadelphia
Mazier A. Colbert
Tate
Mackmall
Mies Col‘ert
Payroll Shrink Hits City Street Department
Eighteen street department workers were laid off by Commissioner Urique as part of a payroll cut. Twenty nine remain with no street foreman. The act saves at least fifty dollars daily, with the city foreman salary reaching one hundred sixty six dollars. Other departments report possible further cuts and unclear official confirmations.
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Uraules
Leonard Sowers
G. L. Sa
Bailey
Ris Salacy Ai
Strne
Departmenty
Uriqui- Jew
Awatian Sugar Production Cut Declines in 16
Washington reports Hawaii produced about 592 763 tons of sugar in 16, a drop of 55 237 tons from 15. The decrease stems from lower cane yield and a smaller sugar per ton of cane despite more area planted.
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Washington
Hawaii
Department of Agriculture
CE Cutters Strike Paralyzes Twin Lakes Saloons
In Kenosha Wisconsin on March 3 armed deputies led by Sheriff Jacob Hurrmann guard Twin Lakes after a strike by about 275 cutters. Salons in the camp closed as 3000 ice camp workers face wage demands from the Harry Lawter Company.
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Kenosha
Wis
Tan
Jacob Hurrmann
Twin Lakes
Harry Lawter Company
Woodsmen and IWW agitators jailed after early morning arrests
Virginia Minnesota January 3. Two hundred fifty woodsmen strikers and IWW agitators were arrested at Cusson and rushed to Virginia on a special train. They will be jailed in a vacant building under heavy guard until arraigned later today. Sheriff John Meining says the strike situation is under control.
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Virginia
Minn
Cusson
John Meining
Commissioner Urquides Drops Eighteen Men
The city finance committee weighs temporary financing after auditing fields and bond funds. Treasurer Brooks reports bond funds of 125,972.72 and warrants in sewer and water accounts. Mayor Parker discusses property sale plans and Bernard favors selling idle lots to boost taxes.
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Coonel
Amditor Field
Woods
Bernard
Litt and
Schneider
Walker
Field
Brooks
Merchants Now To Trust Company
Wwer
C. K. Clarke
Water Department
Merchants Bank & Trust
Company Special Sewer Fund
General Fund
Retorder Cowan
Parker
Tucson
Revolt and Loot Reported in Mexican Towns
American refugees in El Paso describe the Carranza garrison revolt at El Oro and Magistral. They say a 100 strong force fled toward Villa after looting stores and homes in Magistral and Bi Oro, with harrowing escapes near Bermezillo as Villa’s forces moved toward Torreon. A German artist Ferdinand Schmoll, missing near Parral, heads to Austin to join family.
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Magistral
Durango
Laredo
el Oro
Develober JL
de Teen
Villa
Bi Oro
Americans reported having bad @& harrow escape from capture y'Nilla
Bermezillo
Ila
Torreon
Dermesillo
Talamantes
Ferdinand Schmoll
Parral
Aga
Austin
Tes
Mexico
Villa Territory
Los Angeles
Cal
Passengers report widespread mine threats near British ports
New Amsterdam passengers claim mines planted near three berths in England and Scotland, with a trawler struck by a mine near Falmouth. Ships dragged the channel as warnings spread of detonations at Thames Haven and other port approaches. Several mines are said to be placed off Liver pool, Bristol, Cardiff, Swansea, and other locations.
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Ally Hige
England
Scotland
Waten
Nieww Armeyterdam
Falmouth
Rotterdam
Falmout
Faron
Admiralty
British Isles
Channel
Southampton
Thames Haven
Thames
Lowdon
Liverpool
Ffistol
Hull
Glaspow
Cardiff
Swansea
Gerard Discusses Entente Reply With German Chancellor
Berlin reports United States Ambassador to Germany met with Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg on New Year’s Day to explore prospects for German response to renewed peace conditions proposed by the United States. The talks centered on possible German concessions if Washington advances a peace offer.
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Gerard
Berlin
London
Jan
United States
Eptente Anewer Te Mherma
Chancelor
von Bethmann-Houner
Germany
Artillery Battles Resume on Somme Front
Paris reports ongoing artillery duels on the Somme with gains near Verdun Dead Man Hill and Rezonvaux plus Champagne sectors. Patrols were very active and captured many prisoners in today's War Office communique.
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Paris
Djouvrayant
Verdun
Dead Man Hill
Rezonvaux
Champagne
War Office
New Counterfeit Ten Dollar Bill Announced
Washington reports the discovery of six new counterfeit ten dollar bills from the 1917 series. The notes show poor printing and bear the mark AA on a check stub, with distribution traced by the Secret Service.
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Washington
Secret Service
Pine Ang
Lansing Seeks Pay Boost for Chief and Auto Aid
Washington lawmakers wrangled over a 409 dollar salary increase for a state department chief amid a personal appeal by Secretary Lansing. The action would also leave a provision for a special automobile. Committee leaders raised questions about the appropriations.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
State Department
Tay
Lansing
Wille
Lansing Wee
House Committee
Fitzgerald Hed
Igner Ge
Three Firemen Die of Asphyxiation on Collier Ajax
Manila January 2. Three firemen of the naval collier Ajax moored at Cavite died after being confined for hours in a room above the boilers as punishment for mutinous conduct. Lieutenant Commander Paul Feley has assumed exclusive jurisdiction while civil authorities conduct an investigation.
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Manila
Ecollier
Ajax
Cavite
Paul Feley
Mandamus ruling awaited in Hunt Campbell contest
Phoenix January 3 The Hunt Campbell gubernatorial contest waits on a supreme court ruling on a writ of peremptory mandamus. Campbell’s lawyers plan to seek a stay placing him in office pending the decision. The case faces long delays with tentative understandings limiting major action until the mandamus hearing.
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Hunt-Campbell
Phoenix
Ariz
Campbell-Hunt
Supreme Court
Campbell
State Tax Commission
Rudolph Kuchler
Ives
Sttormey
Hunt
Giar's Forces Safe Again After Strong Guard Action
Reports from both sides describe a pivotal period in Kenemia with Russian lines along the Sereth under pressure yet holding. Field Marshal Mackensen's forces approach Foksham near the Danube sector, while Teutons attempt to breach the front via Moldavian terrain and Dotrudja river approaches.
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Giar
Teutons
Kenemia
Sereth
Kerlin
Ninth Army
Field Marshal
Mackensen
Foksham
Danshe
Dorada
Galata
Bobidayis
American note to Carranza in strong terms
Washington officials report a sharp American note to General Carranza after he refused to approve the Atlantic City protocol on withdrawal of U S troops and border patrol cooperation. The commission weighs abandoning negotiations as diplomat Fletcher may be sent to Mexico City.
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Joint
Carranza
Ft la
Commission
Atlantic City
Mexico
Joint Commission
P. Fievcher
Railroad revenues show slight decline in 8 billion outlook
Washington indicates a small drop in railroad operating revenues from the first 55 roads reporting preliminary ICC data. The decline of about 1,066,400 is linked to liberal expenditures amid rising business activity, though officials expect the 8 billion dollar annual figure to hold.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Osage Orange Roots Sought for Dye Substitute
In Hutchinson Kansas on January 3 farmers near here culled Osage hedge roots after discovering they can be used to manufacture a dye substitute of German make. Hedge fences are being cleared and roots sold to eastern buyers.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Osage
Russo-Rumanian Offensive Claims Setbacks and Gains
On the Moldavian front Russo Rumanian forces launched strong attacks that failed with heavy losses to the attackers. Teutonic forces captured the towns of Barsesci and Topesci along with several fortified positions.
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Berlin
Saryvillet
Barsesci
Topesci
Sinking Sails Reported Aboard Aconcagua and Goose Bridge
London reports the sinking of the French sailing ship Aconcagua of 1315 tons and the Swedish steamer Goose Bridge weighing 1854 tons. The incident appears in the latest maritime update from Liorda.
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Prenow
London
Liorda
Fremch
Aconcagua
Entente Replies to Peage Proposal Stir Debate in Berlin Press
Berlin dispatch reports Entente response to Central Powers peace notes discussed by morning papers. They claim the Entente reply aims at stirring public opinion in neutral and allied countries and inflaming anti-German sentiment. Most papers see it as a stiff, brusque note signaling continued war, with few hopeful for early peace. Some outlets linger on a cautious note that peace remains possible only if Entente ambitions fail and Germany prevails.
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Germany
Senate
Wilson
von Bernstorff
Senge
Berlin
Neu Cro Doe
Belgium
Tageblatt
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