Secretary backs army bill for 109,628 strength
Secretary Garrison urges the Chamberlain bill to raise regular army strength to 108,595 with 4,000 more for continental duties and 1,000 officers. Including Philippine Scouts, total strength would reach 105,691. He says the increase would provide peace training for officers and units to be directed in war.
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Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
Oregon
Philippine Scouts
United States
Continental
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War moves upset by rain and cold in eastern fronts
Report of continuing heavy artillery on the southern flank south of the Vistula with no decisive result. Russians bombarded northern Zaklicia heights while attempts to cross the Nida with weak forces failed. Carpathians quiet with two enemy recon detachments destroyed in Bukowina. Brief duels reported from Trebinje east toward the frontier.
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Zaklicia
Galicia
Nida
Carpathians
Bukowina
Trebinje
Herzegovina
Died Notices and Obituaries from Local Bells
Died and memorial notices list George E Barber aged fifty four of 432 Eleventh Street SW funeral later. Branson Mary Ruth wife of Philip H Branson of 29 West Kirke Street Leavy Chase Md funeral Jan 12. Cator Margaret S wife of late Holland S Cator funeral Jan 12. Gull Frank husband of Rosalia Gull age sixty three funeral Jan 11 Mount Olivet. Amelia Hatazhfeld funeral Jan 12 St Marys. Kessel Louis J husband of Marie Loftus age forty eight funeral Jan 11. Lange George W Lange funeral Jan 11. MacKay Charles W funeral Jan 12. Mahoney John P memorial two years since death Jan 11.
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Baltimore
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Philip H. Branson
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Rosalia Gull
St Fatrick’s Church
Mount Olivet
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St Mary's Church
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St Miatz's Cemetery
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Georgetown University Hospital
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Loftus Kessel
Lee's Chapel
Pennsylvania Avenue
Prospect Hill Cemetery
Washington
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Elka
Louis J. Kessel
Shelby
J. Murphy
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Holmead Place
George W. Lange
MacKay
Seaton Place
Charles W
Maud MacKay
James Lj . Brien
Belgian General Gets Life Term Rascal Kaiser Remark
A Liege court martial sentenced retired Belgian General Gustave Fife and Lieutenant Gille to life for aiding 350 Belgians to flee to Holland and join the Belgian army in France. The general asked for death, called Emperor William a rascal, and was sent to Glatz, near Burgomaster Max of Brussels.
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Germany Counted On Aid From Five Nations In War
A Rome dispatch cites Courrier des Etats Unis describing German leaders planning a spring effort to crush their enemies by rallying all forces of Germany Austria Italy Bulgaria Turkey and Japan. It notes Germany misread allied unity and strength, doubting victory and revealing hopes that five nations would join to fight Russia and France.
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Japan
England Planned Fight On Belgian Soil Says Staats-Zeitung
New York January 11 A reprint of a confidential Belgian general staff memorandum describes British plans to land troops in Belgium during a German war, with Paris Dunkirk Calais and Antwerp routes discussed. The Belgian complicity with Britain and France in preparing for a general war is asserted, citing a 1906 Brussels letter and negotiations.
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Staats-Zettung
New York
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Germany
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Taeut
Barnardiston
Minister Barber Dies From Heart Attack On Street
The Rev. George Fr. Barber, longtime business figure and itinerant Methodist Episcopal clergyman, collapsed from heart disease at the corner of Eleventh Street and Maryland Avenue SW while heading home to 437 Eleventh Street. Found dead after passersby carried him to his residence, he was a member of Columbia Commandery Almas Temple and Washington Centennial Lodge. Survived by wife two sons Robert and John I Barber and brother Richard Barber. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Washington
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Maryland Avenue
Columbia Commandery
Almas Temple
Washington Centennial Lodge
Senate Struggle Looms Over West Virginia Leadership
Former Senator Davis Elkins and Issac T. Mann arrive amid renewed Senate race talk as West Virginia lawmakers prepare to convene. Gov Hatfield and party leaders maneuver for president of the Senate and speaker of the House while redistricting and revenue needs from liquor closure shape the session.
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Washington Post
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W. Va
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Issac T. Mann
United States
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David Elkine
McCrum
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Banator England
Marshall
Sherman Denham
Harrigap County
House
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Mann
Women Demand Peace as War Ends in Heartfelt Rally
Miss Addams and other speakers rally for women’s right to oppose war, urging protection of mothers and children. European relief voices praise the movement while Anne Martin pushes for congressional endorsement of peace measures. Organizers plan branches, fundraising, and future delegations to Europe.
French Foil Two Attacks At Night
Russia claims success in repelling a Ukrainian offensive while Turkish forces press near Kara-Urgan. German attacks repulsed near Perthes Beausejour and in the Argonne. French war office reports artillery duels from the Oise to the Meuse and ground gains around Perthes and Beasejour.
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Cardinal Gibbons Attends New Year Luncheon at St Patrick's
Cardinal Gibbons greeted Washington officials at a New Year luncheon after a solemn high mass at St Patrick's Church. Notables present included Secretary Daniels and Speaker Clark, with diverse dignitaries listed among guests. The event followed a formal Cardinal's Day in Carroll Hall where hundreds gave New Year greetings.
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St. Patrick’s Parish
Mgr
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la Pastor
Mrs Longworth Has Mumps at Vanderbilt Home
New York January 10 Mrs Nicholas Longworth formerly Miss Alice Roosevelt has been confined for days at the Vanderbilt home 677 Fifth avenue with a severe attack of mumps The Longworths visit to the Van derbilts included a party for Grace and Cornelius Jr The Vanderbilt physician Dr Austin Flint Jr diagnosed mumps and the house was quarantined An employee said Mrs Longworth does not want news of her illness printed
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New York
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Alicea Roosevelt
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Fifth Avenue
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Vanderbilt
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Cornelius Jr
Austin Flint Jr
Villa Wins Battle
El Paso reports Gen. Hugh L. Scott and Gen. Hill seek Gov. Maytorenk signature on a Sonora border accord. Villa moves toward Tampico to attack Carranza forces, while 2,000 cavalry and a few machine guns retreat from Casas Grandes to Nogales for a coast train passage.
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United States Army
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Villa Orders Sunken Mexican Gunboats Raised
El Paso January 10 General Villa wires engineers in Mexico City to raise sunk Navy gunboats to aid a coastal push toward Tampico. He orders plans to refloat Vera Cruz Tampico and Morelos, plus Tampico, and to purchase gear for strengthening the fleet.
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War Bread Ordered by King of Saxony for State Use
Amsterdam reports via London that the King of Saxony has decreed war bread be used exclusively in the Duapdepopyrt. The Berliner Tageblatt notes the royal order aims to standardize rations and supply during wartime.
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City News in Brief Delegates to Hebrew councils and local affairs
Rev Abram Simon and Simon Weoitf will attend the twenty fourth council of Hebrew congregations in Chicago January 18 21 speaking on behalf of the Highth Street Temple Federation of Temple Sisterhoods with 18000 members also present Mrs Simon will accompany him Other delegates include Mrs Alfred Selinger and Mrs Eva Hexter In Chicago meeting the Secular Leagues discussed Rev Bing Sunday and a paper on Race death by own action by John D Bradley Prof Aretas W Thomas and Kepler Hoyt Also Chamber of Commerce members eye the coming year’s president Patrick T Moran is favored with Will iam F Gude not seeking reelection A National Colored Baptist Alliance leader protested against an immigration clause in a Senate passed bill A Washington Truth Society white list policy was announced no black list Columbus Country Club began in its new Artington home with officers elected Six day campaign for 1000 new YBC members named division chairs and general chair Walter W Warwick announced A Minnesota rep James Manahan said he will vote for woman suffrage Plans for Belgian relief fund reception for the colored subcommittee were set with many fraternal groups participating Baltimore to contribute The Bedrock of Socialism topic Will iam Macon Coleman spoke at the Socialist party HQ asserting old as biblical
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