Inaugural Talk by Telephone Wired Plan Recalled
Wilson on the Wires plan under consideration proposes transmitting the president’s inaugural address by telephone or wireless to distant listeners. Governors in the West already had listened by phone at a previous banquet, with Col Harper and Colpoys leading decision-making. Grand Army veterans to head the parade are discussed, with Gen Scott as grand marshal shaping the march past Fourteenth Street.
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Chamber of Commerce
Grand Army
Peters
Harper
The
Willard
Wilson
Chrcumnber of Commerce
United States
Presiment
Voilson
Pnneil
Col Harper
Cornelis Ford
John B Colpoys
Gaestong
Hlome
West Point
Midshipmen
Annapolis
Grand Army of the Republic
Scott
Plienne le Veterans
Ars of March
Pourteenth Street
Neostin
Geose Tories
Died DART Obituary Notices From January 1917
Obituaries from a Washington DC area paper list multiple deaths and funeral plans. Entries include Mrs Jacory Howe of Portsburgh, Margaret Cowie of Martinsburg, Edwin Wittwal, Mary Whitney Hall, Margaret Birthrong, Wayne Perry, and others. Details cover ages, residences, funeral dates, church services, interments, and addresses such as 816 F Street North and 1932 Monroe Street Northeast.
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Toch
Jacory Howe
Portsburagh
Abel Fenteer Card Witow
Porshe
St Johns
Arlington Low GT
Margaret
Dr Tires
Cowie
Martinsburg
Pak Ful
Wow Teal & Co
FE Street
Monoe Street
Brookland
Witttwal
Edwin
Whitney Hall
Ingdes Cone
Tindianapolis
Marlt Birthrong
roRer
Alohiere
Wayne
Res Husetts Avenue
Friva
Church of the Te of Rey
Mawr Poe
Syrarde
Miati
T Street Northwes
YW Perry
T Brotler van Vestyne
Mr van Alty
Vrs Wort Cubd
Imi
Clint Rodgers Richards
Ness Choise
Cnartes Richards
Pune
James Frordon
Whitaker
Lois C
Andrew Jo Whitaker
Oregon Avenue
Rock Creek
Wright
New Hampshire Avenues
Washington DC
Hamilton Wrigh
St John's Church
Scott's Aid to Handle Grand Inaugural Parade
A general of the inaugural parade will be assisted by a gallant soldier known as Scott's Aid to manage the March for President Wilson's second inauguration. Negotiations began for renting the building corner Thirteenth and F streets for State societies HQs during inaugural week. The District committee, including Col Harper and Chairman Peters, reports State booth plans and a fund near 45 thousand dollars, aiming for 50 thousand soon.
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Gen. Scott
Wilson
Washington
Thirteenth and
F Streets
Col Harper
District of Columbia
Peters
Finance Committee
Verdi Aida Opens with Zenatello in Washington
Zenatello stars in Verdi Aida at Poli's Theater presented by Max Rabinoff's Boston National Opera Company. The house was full with Washington's musical elite in attendance for a vibrant production praised for vocal fire and dramatic effect alongside strong supporting performances by Villani Baklanoff and Mardones. Conductor Moranzoni guided spirited ensemble work with curtain calls. La Boheme with Maggie Teyte follows tomorrow.
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Egypt
Poli
Max Rabinoff
Boston National Opera Company
Aida
Mme Luisa Villani
George Baklanoff
Ramo- Rasryu
Barytone
Maria
Amneris
Ramphis
Jose Mardones
Robert Moranzoni
Maggie Teyte
Mimi
Funeral for Robert W. Bender Veteran Telegraph Chief
The funeral for Robert W. Bender longtime Western Union Telegraph Company wire chief and Civil War telegraphist of the Potomac army was held at his daughter Lillian Winters residence 683 F Street NE. Former Western Union associates carried his casket to Glenwood Cemetery with services by Rev Dr Stevens. Floral tributes came from the White House executive staff and Western Union offices in Washington New York and Philadelphia.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Army of the Potomac
Mes
Lillian ) Winters
F Street
Bender
Western Union
Washington
Dr. Stevens
White House
New York
Philadelphia
Glenwood Cemetery
British Troops Reach Rafa in Sinai Advance Toward Jerusalem
London reports six lines of entrenchments captured at Rafa on the Sinai, 30 miles northeast of El Arish, with 1,600 Turkish prisoners taken and a relief force destroyed. Anzac mounted troops and the Imperial Camel Corps led the assault, reaching toward Tel Arish and the Palestine frontier as part of Britain’s southern campaign.
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Rafa
Sinai Peninsula
Hi Arish
Palestine
Jerusalem
el Arish
Anzac Mounted
Imperial Camel Corps
el Ariah
Shalal
Suez Canal
Turkey
Egypt
Canal
Maghdabad
el- Arish
Constantinople
Capture Riga Village Must Get Out January Sixteen
Russian and Roumanian forces in the Riga sector push to counter German positions near Lake Babit and the River Kasino while Teutons advance into Roumania. A Russian victory at a village south of Lake Babit signals limited gains as fighting continues across the northern front with heavy artillery and bayonet clashes reported.
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Kasino River
Suchitza
Putaa
Petrograd
Riga
Russian Walt Department
Lake Babit
Roumania
Aituz
Monestar
Kachinul
Kasino
Kempurile de Sus
Putna
Svendsachi
Fokshani
Berlin
Sayville
War Office
Teutente
Bank Officers Elected and Playhouse Nuisance Suit
The Alexandria National Bank board elected Judge C. E. Nicol as president, W. B. Smoot as vice president, J. L. Perry cashier, and R. A. Lynn assistant cashier. A three day retreat begins tonight at St Marys Church under the Holy Name Society. Separately, a bill against the Playhouse Club cites Admiral Schroeder and family complaints about noise and disruption to home life, with affidavits from diplomats and residents, a preliminary injunction sought, and a court schedule set for January 19 to show cause.
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N Street Northwest
Selective
Cecil Arthur Spring- Rice
William A. F. Ekengren
Sweden
United States
Seaton Schroeder
The
Alexandria National Bank
C. E. Nicol
W. B. Smoot
J. L. Perry
R. A. Lynn
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Holy Name Society
Navy
Army and Navy Club
Admiral Schroeder
Justice Stafford
Messrs. Eustis
Jordan
George P Eustis
Darlington
Berlin Note Holds Teutons Aims Won
The dispatch summarizes Germany’s denial of Allied accusations over wartime conduct in Belgium and Africa, arguing Britain violated international law and neutral rights, while Germany claims to seek peace negotiations. It notes, from Hartford, a report that Colt Manufacturing won a $2,000,000 contract for Italy’s machine guns.
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Conn
Colt Manufacturing Company
Italy
Right to Arm Ships Denied by Germany
Berlin reports the German admiralty rejects British claims that armed merchantmen are purely defensive. It argues all ships have a right to defend themselves but not to seek attack, asserting hostile merchantmen arm for aggression and that Britain follows an attack is best defense policy.
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Germany
Belgium
Berlin
Wireleas
Sayville
Poldhu Wireless
Admiralty
Greece Surrenders Cannon to Entente
Athens reports Greece accepts Entente ultimatum with reservations. Entente will control troops for security but not administer Greece or interfere with local communications. Imprisoned Venizelos adherents to be released by mutual agreement. Indemnities to be set by Greek law. King Constantine begins handing over six batteries of mountain guns to Entente naval authorities.
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Venizelos
Greece
Constantine
All Star Camp Wilson Team Draws Third Regiment
D C all star Camp Wilson football team to meet unbeaten Second Texas infantry in Austin January 16. First Sergeant James D. Kelly named quarterback. Third Regiment leaves for Leon Springs for target practice the same day, preventing attendance. Guard units to root for Camp Wilson despite clash. visitation for welcom paymaster delayed until Saturday.
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Tex
District of Columbia
James D. Kelly
Camp Wilson
Second
Texas Infantry
Kelly
Austin
Texas
Leon Springs
Guardiamen
Builders Hear R P Andrews on duty to organization
R P Andrews, president of the Retail Merchants' Association, spoke at the Builders' Exchange luncheon in the Continental. He urged business men to take responsibility in organizations and criticized Washington groups for relying on others to act. Charles A Langley chaired in President Pullman’s absence.
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Retail Merchants’ Association
Builders’ Exchange
Continental
Washington
George
Mr. Andrews
Les
Charles A. Langley
P. R. Pullman
German Peace Note Was Bait in Lloyd George Address
Lloyd George denounced Germany's peace note as bait while urging a large war loan. He claimed better equipment and greater aid to Russia and Roumania would shorten the war, reduce treasure and the cost in blood, and deter future foes after victory. He warned against luxuries and called for strong financial support.
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Lloyd George
Roumania
Reginald McKenna
McKenna
British War Loan Introduces Sinking Fund Feature
London Jan 11 Andrew Bonar Law announced terms of a new war loan at a Childhall meeting. Most of the issue will be 5 percent bonds at 95 yielding about 5 1 2 percent, with 4 percent tax free bonds at par. Sinking fund provisions allocate 1/8 of 1 percent monthly to buy bonds below issue price. Conversion options allow swapping old loans for par value.
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London
Andrew Bonar Law
Childhall
Bonar Lew
Berlin Banker Hansy von Bleichroder Dies at 64
Berlin reports the death of Hansy von Bleichroder a leading Berlin banker aged 64. The wireless dispatch from Saysville New York confirms his death with brief details on his prominence and age.
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Saysville
Hansy von Bleichroder
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