District Pay Measure Increases For District Employees
A district appropriation bill reported to the Senate increases salaries for district employees to the Smoot amendment level. Major items include road and bridge work, hospital projects, park acquisitions, school expansions, and the Gallinger Hospital erection with a $150,000 initial appropriation. The plan also broadens compensation in line with prior boosts and adjusts assessment and street opening rules.
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National Library For the Blind
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Congress
Bryan Urges War Vote at Madison Square Garden
William Jennings Bryan told a peace mass at Madison Square Garden that U S entry into the European war would be a crime against the nation and world He praised President Wilson and said the President s recert address places him among the nation s immortals A referendum on war was urged and the crowd pledged support to keep the nation out of war and protect the welfare of 100 006 009 people.
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New York
Willam Jennings Bryan
Madison Square Garden
United States
Wilson
Senate
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
District funds and public works provisions described
The act authorizes underground conduits along streets between Sixth and Fourteenth Southwent with a one year completion deadline and daily penalties. It funds matrons in multiple schools and grants free admission to army families’ children. It reallocates surplus revenue to the interest and sinking fund. It authorizes land acquisitions along the Anacostia River for highway and park purposes and allows Maryland water sales from the District system. It expands paid holiday leave for per diem and day laborers. It permits a Titanic memorial on public grounds and adds theft protection for householders by tightening dealer licenses.
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American Liner Enters War Zone
New York February 2 The American Liner Philadelphia bound for Liverpool with many Americans aboard nears the damaged zone of waters off England. Capt Candy reports the ship 910 miles west of Fastnet at noon yesterday traveling 15 knots despite a broken shaft and states all well. Louis February 2 Fur traders at St. Louis express confidence in the national administration and offer loyal support to the President amid the political crisis.
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Germany's Last Card Paris View of Submarine War
Paris papers print Germany's note to the United States and von Bethmann-Hollweg's speech. Editors say Germany aims to force a neutral intervention, risking rupture with America, while neutrals may join the Allies to stop the carnage. Commentators warn of international law breach and broader repercussions.
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Wilson
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la Victoria
League of Nations
Alfred Capus
The
Figaro
British Asked to Limit Use of Food
London reports the food ministry asks the nation to cap weekly per head allowances to four pounds of bread two and a half pounds of meat and three quarters of a pound of sugar. The food controller urges households to follow this plan until stocks and future supplies are assessed, noting rationing would require elaborate machinery and should be avoided if possible.
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London
Food Ministry
May Never See Austrian Envoy
Austria’s note on submarine warfare looms and may prompt U.S. action against both Germany and Austria. officials await Count Tarnowski’s reception by Secretary Lansing as Vienna’s response remains undelivered. Officials expect Tarnowski to visit the State Department and learn if he will be received at the White House amid policy questions.
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Adam Tarnowski von Tarnow
United States
Baron Heinrich Frither von Sommarnga
New York
Austria
Ruthlesaneas
Germany
Adam Tarnowski
Lansing
Wilson
State Department
Ay Alegnie
White House
Penfield
Bromo Quinine Laxative Promoted For Colds Headache
An advertisement asserts that a single remedy, Laxative Bromo Quinine, removes the cause of colds and headaches. The box bears the signature of E. W. Grove, and the price is 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
France Moves to Mobilize Entire Population
Paris Feb 2 The government plans to mobilize all civilian men and women aged 16 to 60 for national defense. Ministries are studying the plan and its implementation details.
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France
Paris
U-Boat Fleet Pushed by Senator For Immediate Submarine Build
Senator Poindexter of Washington introduced a special bill proposing 100 new submarines 80 for coast defense and 20 for fleet use to supplement the regular naval bill. At least six fleet and 25 coastal submarines would be built on the Pacific coast with $4 million authorized to fit government yards. He warned the Pacific coast remains unprotected and argued for preparedness citing other nations.
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Washington
Bil
Pacific
Secretary of the Navy
United States
Mail halted to America as Norway closes routes
Christiania Norway February 2 regular mail and passenger service between Norway and England was stopped and the Kristianiafjord liner held for orders. Norwegian post office declines mail to the United States as direct and via England routes close amid coal shortages with only three weeks of supply and factory fears. Municipal commission of Christiania has requisitioned all fuel and rationing is in place.
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Christiania
Norway
England
Kristianiafjord
United States
Chris Hania
Fifty Thousand Americans Fight With Allies in France
Nearly 60,000 Americans are believed to serve with Allied forces in France, mostly in the British army commanded by Field Marshal Haigs. They include men from coast to coast, with many in Canadian battalions and branches such as artillery and infantry.
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France
London
Associated Press
Alles
Field Marshal Hats
Oversea
Will See If U S Is Really Nation
Rio Janeiro reports comment on Germany's note with mixed views from A Noticia Hpoca La Razon Palz and Mercurio. They call for Brazil to defend its interests, while noting U S neutrality and possible world reaction to naval warfare.
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A Noticia
Germany
North America
South America
Hpoca
William
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Brasil
Valparaiso
Chile
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Mercurio Today
Extra Guards At Panama Canal Heighten Security
Army officials report increased precautions at the Panama Canal due to international tensions. Stronger watches have been placed over the rocks since Tuesday to protect the canal system from any potential sabotage tied to German plots, with secret service vigilance nationwide.
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Panama Canal
Secret Service
Plans Scandinavian Action On Submarine Blockade
Stockholm reports Sweden holds its attitude toward the submarine blockade but will not act before consulting Denmark and Norway. An exchange of views has begun, with no formal conference planned. The goal is to act in concert as in February 1915 after Germany declared a war zone.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Associated Press
Denmark
Norway
British Isles
Wilson Receives Peace Pleas Amid German Crisis
Scores of telegrams and lottery messages reach President Wilson as the Germany crisis grows. Most urge avoiding war, with a New York social workers group led by Amos Pinchot and Rabbi Stephen Wise calling for stronger world peace efforts rather than dragging the country into conflict.
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Wilson
Germany
United States
New York
George Foster Peabody
Rabbi Stephen Wise
New
Bavarian Premier Says Time to Consider Others’ Opinions Has Passed
London reports Count von Hertling addressing the Bavarian diet stating that America will not remain alien to their submarine warfare but time to consider others’ opinions has passed as the only path to end the war. He warned that nothing can stop their plan regardless of consequences.
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London
Count von Hertling
Hague
America
Sanger Guilty In Birth Control Info Case
New York report states Margaret Sanger and assistant Fania Mondell were found guilty of disseminating information forbidden by law. They face sentence on February 8. The article notes Sanger’s sister Ethel Byrne, who hunger-striked during a prior conviction, and Byrne’s hospitalization following a protest hunger strike.
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New York
Margaret Sanger
Fania Mondell
Banger
Ethel Byrne
Byrne
Dutch Expect to Be Invaded Amid Border Troop Movements
Reports from Rotterdam Amsterdam and The Hague show Holland fearing invasion as German troops mass near Wellen and Venebruggs. Expectation of a blockade raises risk of starvation with food stocks likely lasting one to two months. The Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant notes increased odds Holland could be drawn into war, while questioning Germanys submarine warfare effectiveness.
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Wellen
Venebruggs
Holland
London
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Hague
Netherlands
Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant
Germany
Oregon and Idaho drop antialien land bills
Boise Idaho Feb 2 antialien leaders in the Idaho senate decided today the antialien land ownership bill passed by the house should be killed to avoid embarrassing the United States during the international crisis A move to indefinitely postpone the measure was started Salem Feb 2 Oregon's anti alien land bill was withdrawn from the legislature by Senator Georges R Wilbur who said he did not want to handicap President Wilson with possible Japanese complications Japan objected to the bills as in California four years agoJapan has pressed the United States through its embassy and congressional appeals urged influence at home to block the bills nationally to avoid worsening relations with Japan
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House
United States
Japan
California
Salem
Oreg
Oregon
Georges R. Wilbur
Wilson
Oregeon
Congress
State Department
New Goldheim Men’s Wear to Open at 14th and New York
Real estate firm Shannon & Luchs touts Goldheim’s upcoming southeast corner location as a welcomed addition with strong reputation. The store will combine ready-to-wear and haberdashery with continued made-to-measure tailoring, promising a roomy, well lighted, comprehensive stock and spring outfitting selections in the Capital City. Opening preparations nearing completion and patrons urged to visit the new premises.
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Shannon & Luchs
Goldheim's
Lath Street
New York Avenue
Goldheim'’s
Goldheim’s
14Th Street
New York
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