Diplomacy Progress Amid Lusitania Dispute With Britain
The State Department weighs German proposals on the Lusitania case as Austria’s controversy nears settlement. Persia’s issue shows little prospect of proof, while Ancona settlements appear likely. President Wilson faces a week of careful diplomacy as the United States seeks closing actions.
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Obituary notices from Washington area residents dated January 1916
Multiple deaths listed with funeral details across Washington DC and nearby locales. Mary Mischen Back widow of Henry Back dies January 9 at 1230 Park Road NW and funeral January 11. Hedwig van Eisinger dies January 6, funeral January 10 at 133 Adams Street NW. Hestella Sawall Cartrell dies January 7, funeral January 10 at 2912 Thirteenth Street NW. Frederick J Hill dies January 8 at 2079 Q Street NW, funeral in Wilmington. Howard Rickson Lowd dies January 9 at Mount Lennon Apartments, funeral January 11 at 1:30 PM. William Corrigan dies January 8 in Philadelphia, interment January 10. Jeremiah Olbary dies January 9, funeral January 11 at St Martin's Church. Amelia Ruben dies January 3 in Alexandria, funeral January 11. Henry Sherwood Hicks dies January 9 at 35% Park Road NW, funeral January 12. William J Scumwalt dies January 3 in Hyattsville. Henry Arthur Whallon dies January 3 in Alexandria County, VA, funeral January 11. Interments at Glenwood Cemetery, Arlington Cemetery, Mount Olivet, and private plots.
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Ford Pilgrims Thrown Out of the Peace Palace
The Ford peace party members toured The Hague as six delegates were expelled from the Peace Palace for not paying a 50 cent admission. The group echoed the slogan Send bill to Gaston Plantiff as they left.
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Swiss Peace Plan Gains Backing From Nations
The Hague reports Switzerland will join a neutral peace board with five members from each nation, led by Americans Bryan Addams and Ford. Spain mulls joining, with meetings planned in The Hague Amsterdam and Rotterdam. In Chicago a Polish relief effort asks Britain to lift the blockade to allow food and clothing to reach war torn Poland, urging immediate action. A Washington dispatch notes acquittals and jury disagreements in New Haven directors cases, drawing mixed congressional reactions.
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Germany’s last note in Frye case targets American commissioner
Germany’s note to fit indemnity calls for an American commissioner. Secretary Lansing to reveal the note or protest to Britain over detention and censoring US mails. The Lusitania status shows von Bernstorff presented a “conversation in writing” to President Wilson. Britain’s notes on contraband and trade are in final drafting, with US protests over cotton shipments and mail blocks. Submarine policy is treated as cruiser class war vessels. Teutonic circles seek no further assurances beyond current Germany and Austria promises.
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Satire on Ford peace trip attacks ship plan
Rev Dr Charles Wood denounces Henry Ford peace ship as a flight of idealists and enthusiasts. He mocks the peace party including Rev Dr Charles F Aked, saying they sail Europe without ballast of common sense and would lure Mars from blood feast with honeyed words. The sermon tied to Handel's Messiah.
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Shuster to Lead Secret Far East Mission for Wilson
W Morgan Shuster, former Persia treasurer general, will undertake a secret diplomatic mission for President Wilson in Japan and China, with travel to the Philippines. The plan aims to improve U S Japan relations and report on Far Eastern atmosphere for future administration guidance, akin to Col House in Europe.
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Terrasas Escapes Villa and Reaches El Paso Border
Don Luis Terrasas, imprisoned by Villa in Chihuahua City for two years to extort money, escaped with a group disguising as Villa cavalrymen after a bribery plot involving guards. He reached the El Paso border safely, while Francisco Obregon was recaptured. Terrasas, 50, is the eldest son of Gen. Luis Terrasas known as the king of Chihuahua.
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G O P Must Nominate T R To Win Election
Chicago dispatch reports Idaho Progressive leader Col James M Ingersoll of Pocatello says Republicans must nominate Theodore Roosevelt to win the presidency. He favors Borah but says Roosevelt offers the strongest statewide and convention support and cites the reclamation act as proof of Roosevelt's value to progressives.
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Plan for Progressive nominating convention in Chicago
Special to The Washington Post reports Progressive leaders plan to hold a June 7 convention in Chicago to clash with Republicans. They aim to stampede the GOP convention toward Roosevelt, endorse Hughes if he accepts a Republican nomination, or nominate their own ticket if other figures are chosen. George W Perkins may pivot back to the Republicans if a progressive platform is adopted.
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Prelate Breaks Wrist in Albany Fall
Bishop Kin solving of southern Brazil suffered a compound fracture of his left wrist after falling on the pavement in front of St. Paul’s Church in Albany. Several engagements were canceled, including talks in Troy and New York. He was guest of Reverend Charles C. Harriman during his Albany visit.
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Girl Dies After Accidental 22 Caliber Rifle Shot
Mary Johnson a 14 year old daughter of Francis Johnson of Capitol Heights Prince Georges County Maryland died from a self inflicted head wound from a 22 caliber target rifle gifted to her brother during Christmas. Ada Johnson found her sister unconscious and a hemorrhage fatal. Court of Princes Georges County expected to issue accidental death certificate as Deputy Sheriff Garrison investigates.
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Otto Kahn Again Donates 2000 to Paris War Charity
Otto Kahn, for the third time since the war began, gave the Paris prefect of police 2000 francs for distribution in war charity channels. This special contribution highlights private philanthropy aiding wartime relief efforts in Paris.
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Schiffmanns New Concentrated Expectorant Promises Relief
An advertisement touts Schiffmanns New Concentrated Expectorant for bronchial ailments including bronchitis whooping cough and colds. It claims a money back guarantee at O Donnells Drug Store and efficiency since one bottle yields a pint when mixed with sugar and water. It emphasizes safety for children and lack of narcotics plus cost savings versus standard remedies.
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District Man Wounded In Overseas Casualty List
The militia department released overseas casualty figures including Corporal James Everest Webb of West Jefferson Ohio and Private Joseph C Louston of Tuna Creek Pa along with Joseph Mathews of Washington D C among Americans reported wounded. The United States Coal and Coke Company resumes full operations at Matewan West Virginia and Gary McDowell County preparing to fire 2000 ovens and has called for 2000 more employees.
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