Lawson Contempt Charges Face Wider Inquiry In Congress
Lawmakers weighed broadening the probe into rumors about a leak before President Wilson’s peace note. Representative Campbell urged calling Lawson to testify, while many Democrats favored dropping the inquiry. Witnesses described no confirmed leak from Central News or other sources, and authorities adjourned after two hours with actions postponed to today.
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China and Russia at Odds Over Riots
Reports from Kanhu in Gin Kiang Turkestan describe riots where 200 to 400 Chinese were killed by Cossacks. China seeks indemnity for bereaved families and assurances for the future, with talks ongoing and no settlement in sight.
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British Forces Take Turkish Trenches Near Kut El Amara
London reports an official dispatch stating Turkish trenches northeast of Kut-el-Amara on the Tigris front have been captured after a large Indian division advance. The action secured 7 officers and 175 men. Sannayat trenches were bombarded the same day with raids in three locations.
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Plan War Loan Drive Meetings in Every Town
London announces a nationwide campaign to raise funds for the new Victory Loan. Premier Lloyd George and Bonar Law headline mass meetings at the Guildhall with house to house visits by experts to solicit subscriptions across Great Britain and Ireland.
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Shirtmakers Strike For 50 Hour Week In New York
Twelve thousand shirtmakers walked out in New York on January 10 demanding a 50 hour week, a three dollar weekly wage increase, and a twenty percent rise on piece work.
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Picket line QF 8000 seeks lasting peace in dry fight
A large push by pro local rule backers, led by New Jersey clergy, drives a measure to the House after the Lewis telephone bill. Petitions from “Back Home” flood leaders as President Wilson weighs a dry District of Columbia bill with possible referendum and a veto risk. Suffragists plan silent picketing at the White House to press for federal woman suffrage before March 4.
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Dr. Maurice F. Egan to Return Home for Vacation
Dr Maurice F Egan American Minister to Denmark will leave Copenhagen February 8 with Mrs Egan for a two months visit to the United States The trip is for consultation on important subjects State Department officials say he has leave of absence for his first vacation since the war began He will not return on official business while in the US but will use his time to convey views on the war and prospects for peace to President Wilson and Secretary Lansing from Denmark
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Early Villa attack and Juarez fears widen regional turmoil
Reports from El Paso and border towns describe Villista executions in Jiminez and threats near Juarez as Villa predicts an advance with 3 000 cavalry toward the border. Carranza troops rout Villa followers near Queretaro while Mexican officials fear renewed violence and mobilize defenses. In Kentucky a mob threatens a judge and prosecutor over a court case, prompting police guard and secret removal of the defendant.
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Arnold Daly Hospitalized After Major Operation
New York businessman Arnold Daly, a leading American actor, lies critically ill at Roosevelt Hospital after undergoing surgery for peritonitis. Doctors report low hopes for immediate recovery.
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Admits 8 Stage Robberies by Two Men in California
Los Angeles January 10. Jack Baudarian, ex Marine arrested on forging charges, confessed to police that he and a Los Angeles policeman held up eight stagecoaches near San Diego and committed other crimes in the city. They are named as the killers of Drew B Milligan who was robbed and shot in his car. Baudarian was found in his hotel suite honeymooning with a girl from a good family amid rumors of his wealth.
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Lawson Faces Contempt Charge
Contempt proceedings loom for Lawson as new details emerge in the case. The article outlines legal steps, potential penalties, and expected courtroom actions in the district court proceedings.
Greece Accepts Terms of Allied Ultimatum
London reports Greece has accepted the entente ultimatum terms. The reply was delivered Wednesday evening, according to Reuters Athens correspondent, signaling a formal acceptance by Greece.
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Prince Golitzine Reorganizing After War Focuss Shift
Petrograd reports a political crisis as Trepoff resigns and Prince Golitzine becomes premier. He stresses unity under the emperor and war victory as the priority, delaying interior reforms until after victory while warning parliament will not cooperate with the current regime. The change signals strengthened conservative control and possible desolate parliamentary prospects.
Entente Delivers Reply to Wilson Note in London Paris
London reports Premier Briand delivered the allies reply to President Wilson to Ambassador Sharp in Paris. Publication is delayed 48 hours after receipt by Washington. Changes were minor phrasing tweaks. the reply is longer than the original German proposals and outlines the entente terms in guarded detail. Other dispatches note Austro German alliance firming, and Berlin quotes support cordial German American ties, with Gerard quoted on friendly relations.
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New Slides At Panama Canal Narrow Channel Depth
Movements of earth east of Culebra and north of Gold Hill reduced canal depth to 17 feet. Seven ships were delayed. traffic expected to reopen tomorrow. An upheaval in the canal bottom accompanied the slide.
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