Emperors and Marines Move in China Crisis
Diplomatic representatives confer as a large American marine force in Chinese waters nears a full regiment. Premier Yuan Shi Kai seeks an assembly while rebels press terms, with transport ships chartered for a troop expedition and the imperial family planning safety measures.
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China
Tan
Repubiian
Chita
Wusung
Jankcy W. Bashford
Noethodlat Spiscopal Church
Ndt
Yuan Shi Kai
Yuan
Wo Ying-fang
Republican Gaiinet
Cubs
Guantanamo
Navy
McCalla
Legation
Garison
Panama
Panama Catal
Change in Diplomat Rumors Put Danish Minister Berlin
Rumors in Washington forecast Minister Count Moltke from Denmark to Berlin in spring and Counselor Kondacheff from the Russian embassy to Vienna. Both figures are well liked in diplomatic circles, with Moltke’s family prominent in Washington society and Kondacheff noted as a favorite chamberlain to Emperor Nicholas.
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Berlin
Vienna
Con Maltke
Denmark
Nicholas “Kondacheff
Sala
Count Moltke
Rome
Thers
Boston
Washington
Rothes
America
Countesa Moltke
the Navy
Constantin’ Brun
London
Vrinde Kontadheit
Nicholas
Russia
Record of a brutal cold wave grips the nation
Severe winter weather bashed cities from Chicago to Philadelphia with record lows. Thirty deaths occurred in Chicago and nearby towns as storms crippled rail lines and disrupted travel. Frozen ranchers and open schoolhouses for homeless sparked urgent relief measures while weather bureaus forecast a brief warming trend today.
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Saddie
Kansas City
Bidwell
Sentt City
Kans
Hig Hordy
Dublie
Kansas
Union Pacific
Santa Fe
Buck Island
Chicago
St Ray
Cudl
College of Penta Surgery
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Middle West
Rocky Mountain States
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakotas
Michigan
Omaha
Nebr
Overland Limited
Tracy
Union Station
South Jdaven
Mich. Hornett
Utica
N. Y
Poice Department
Maryland
Washington County
Whippings in Zero Weather at Delaware Workhouse
In Wilmington Delaware two prisoners Brewington and Johnson were whipped in zero degree cold for highway robbery and car theft respectively. Breweington received forty lashes and two years, Johnson four lashes and one year. Chief Warden Crawford administered the punishment as guards wore gloves against the cold.
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Delaware
Apedal
Wauhingten Post
Wilmington
Del
John Brewsington
Arthur Johnson
Brewington
Johnson
Crawford
doHngon
Millionaire's son wins promotion on Long Island Railroad
Frederick Allmy, son of a New York woolen importer, rose from fireman to assistant manager of the Long Island Railroad. He entered the road two years ago and faced ridicule for his bold start at ten hours a day. His ascent follows early mockery from friends.
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Spental
Washington Post
New York
Frederick Allmy
Mporter
Long Island Railroad
The
Road
Slide Protects Town in Idaho Avalanche
Wallace Idaho reports a snow and debris slide 1000 feet long and several hundred feet wide rushing down the canyon above Mace early today. It follows the 1910 slide that claimed eighteen lives. The current slide moved slowly and its position is expected to shield the town from further slides.
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Wallace
Idaho
Dhe
Mace
Alide
Flames Sweep Big Hotel at Vanderbilt Motel Blaze Causes Panic and Damage
Defective insulation on the Vanderbilt Motel third floor sparked a late afternoon blaze at the newly opened hotel. Smoke filled the building to the eighteenth floor as guests and staff rushed for exits. Firefighters quickly controlled the fire, but water damage ruined gowns and decor while guests remained startled by the rushing firemen in the lobby.
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Washington
New York
Vanderbilt
Alzing
Bany
United States Panama Toll Dispute Stirs European Debate
European diplomats debate US plan to discriminate in favor of American ships to tolls in the Panama canal. International lawyer Crammond Kennedy argues the US must honor the Hay-Pauncefote treaty with Britain, warning that indirect favoritism could trigger a breach of faith. Kennedy notes Britain controls the Suez canal but gains no indirect advantage for its ships.
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Europe
Unitoa
United States
Panama Canal
Crammond Kennedy
Panama
Great Britain
Kennedy
Suez Canal
Convicted Banker Morse Deteriorates. Arkansas Trip for Treatment Questioned
Atlanta officials report Charles W. Morse's condition worsens daily and doctors say Hot Springs treatment would do little good. Morse, a New York banker convicted in a major case, is held at Fort McPherson amid debate over government plans to move him for care. He suffers from valvular heart disease, Bright's disease, and arteriosclerosis and wishes to seek treatment in Norheim, Germany.
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Charles W. Morse
New York
Hot Springs
Tett
Morse
Army Hospital
Fort M Pheraon
Arkansas
William H.moyer
Atlanta Penitentiary
Maj
David Baker
Fort McPherson Hospital
Morae
Atlanta
Ark
Fort McPherson
Valvil
House Debates District of Columbia Bill Amid Salary Contests
The House wrangled over the District of Columbia appropriation bill with outbreaks of temper and sharp exchanges. Rep Madden declined Ben Johnson’s invite to duel after a clash with Rep Burleson handling the bill sought to keep salaries from rising. The session passed 113 pages of the bill as leaders argued about salary cuts and expenditures, with Republicans and Democrats split on how much to reduce the running costs versus fixed charges.
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District of Columbia
Pearce
Alt
Ben Jahnson
Kentucky
Madden
Illnois
House
Burleson
Aga
Reipublicana
Mann
Berger
Johnson
Borland
Surleson Esry
Taylor
Ohio
Withdrawal from ballot shapes Nebraska primary battle
Lincoln January 13 Theodora Rognevelt and W J Bryan may withdraw to remove their names from the Nebraska primary ballot by submitting written declinations by March. Secretary of State Wait said names need not stay if petition supporters withdraw, while lawmakers debated school construction funding and district desks and questioned reimbursements for elevator inspectors.
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Lincoln, Nebr
Theodora Thonsevelt
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Wait
Rognevelt
Bryan
Burleson
Taylor
Tere
Johnson-Madden
Johnson
Robbery Report Describes Theft of Trunk and Cash
Police seek two men for stealing a trunk containing 924.50 from Zane Taylor’s residence on a Friday night. The trunk was moved along Third Street and Florida Avenue, forced open, and the trunk and contents minus the cash were recovered hours later.
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Zane Taylor
Callan
Steec
Thakeras
Florida Avenue
Oregon Country Society Elects New Officers in Washington
The Oregon Country Society of Washington met last night in Euthian Tempie and elected J. W. Robinson as president, Mrs. Wils FP. Williams as first vice president, Mrs. Sue Fite Ramsey as second vice president, J. B. Ofner as secretary, and treasurer. Robinson will arrange future meetings at the New Ebbitt House.
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Oregon Country Society of Washington
Euthian Tempie
Wy Presco
J. W. Robinson
Wils FP. Williams
Sue Fite Ramsey
J. B. Ofner
J.W. Robinson
Ebbitt House
Shake-Up in Army Heads List of Four Years at Washington
Secretary outlines plan to house committee on military affairs with changes to be made in the army. Troops to be concentrated at hay rill as work on a new policy proceeds. Opposes promotion of major generals in the reform effort.
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War Department
House Committee On Military Affairs
Hay Rill
Rew
United States
War College
Congress
War Sumson
House Committee On
Slinason
Washington
Wiliam W. Wotherspoon
Tram Duti
Secretary of War
Adjutant General's Office
Inspector Generals Department
Stam
Husai
Stimson
Pair Overcome 1 Dead Passes Away At Emergency Hospital
Coroner Nevitt reports accidental death of James Quinn 60 and wife Bertham Quinn 35 after gas leak in tube at their home on 6 BE Street Southwest. Mrs. Quinn died en route to Emergency Hospital. Mr. Quinn in critical condition. Fire crash, gas heater, and floor readings noted by police and Dr Huntington.
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James Quinn
Nevitt—Mate
Bertham Quing
Wees
BE Street
Quint
Alexander Breshei
Yach
P'Goraner Nevitt
Quin
HE Street
Scouts Plan February 3 Drill in Honor of Baden-Powell
Masters of Boy Scout troops met at the Metropolitan Bank building to discuss February 3 drills in honor of Gen. Baden-Powell. About 400 boys are expected to participate in signaling tent pitching and first aid, with final plans pending consultation with New York officials.
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Boy Scouts
Martin
Metropolian Bank
Baden-Powell
New York
Robert ‘Jenkins
W. J. Simpson
Be J.ronds
E. J. [Gratahauser
Baden-Powel
Idea
D. A. R. Hall
The
Arts and Crafts School
Wives Hold Savings Beyond Husbands Reach
Postal savings bank data show about 15 percent of deposits are from married women whose money is on deposit with husbands having no claim. Of 13,364 depositors, 2199 were married women with foreign ties. Figures suggest about 200,000 single depositors exist.
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P.O. Savings Bank
Postal Savings Bank
Marrle
Poincare Names Cabinet After Caillaux Departure
Raymond Poincare announced acceptance to form a new French cabinet with M. Poincare as premier and minister of foreign affairs. Briand as justice minister, Bourgeois as labor minister, Delcasse as minister of war, Steeg interior, Dupuy public works, Paris agriculture, Lebrun colonies. Remaining portfolios and undersecretaries to be allocated.
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Raymond Poincare
Fallieres
Fremier
M. Poincare
Aristide Briand
Leon Bourgeois
Alexander Miller
Marine
Theophile Delcasse
Z. L. Klote
Interior
Jules Steeg
Jean Dupuy
Agriculture
Jules Paris
M. Lebrun
M. Diujarlin-Beaumets
Beaux Arts
Caillaux
Dorth
M.calloux Idayes
Germany
Amadic
Anf
France
Caraux
Desire
Prile
French Academy
Tivice
M. Poingare
Gald
Officers Ordered Elsewhere in Army Reform Plan
Brig Gen W W Wotherspoon and numerous lieutenants and majors are reassigned as Secretary Stimson outlines a comprehensive plan to reorganize the army. Aimed at creating a general staff and shifting posts, the proposal seeks greater wartime efficiency and a centralized supply system.
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W. W. Wotherspoon
Johnson Hagood
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J. A. Mors
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J.T. Knight
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