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Wilson on Conservation and a Liberal Policy Shift
A Chicago speech by the President elect criticizes Pinchotism and calls for a government of administration over exploitation. He urges restoring public domain, freeing natural resources, and ending barriers to national growth. The aim is liberalized law, equal credit, and removing monopolistic controls to revive the living generation.
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Canada
National Traits Compare Nations Across Customs and Freedom
A reflective piece compares national freedoms and social customs, noting America’s strengths and foreign advantages. It cites Germany’s urban administration and beer, Switzerland’s legal tolerance for insult, and a satirical question about adopting foreign practices, ending with a call to consider these improvements for the United States.
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Germany
America
England
House of Parliament
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Weeks for U S Senate Seen as Strong Massachusetts Pick
Massachusetts faces a pivotal Senate choice as John W Weeks replaces Winthrop Crane. Weeks, a seasoned House veteran and businessm an with broad national grasp, is seen as a constructive force for the Republican minority and a steady pres ence in national affairs. The piece highlights his post office and monetary work and notes his rapid rise and effective speaking, predicting he will uphold Massachusetts traditions.
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United States
Senate
Winthrop Murray Crane
John‘ W. “Weeks
Bay State
Weeks
House
Commonwealth
Crane
Massachusetts
Ini
Monetary Commission
John W. Weeks
Women as city homemakers push municipal reform
Mrs Louis Hertz of San Redacten urges women in an elite league of improvement clubs to take a leading role in city affairs. She argues that even without voting rights women can influence municipal actions through vigilance and organized effort, citing Philadelphia Mayor Blankenburg and examples of urban betterment across cities.
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San Redacten
Phis
Amany
Hertz
Washington
San Francisco
Blankenburg
Philadelphia
Three New Battleships Demand From Secretary Meyer
Secretary Meyer requests three new battleships to bolster the navy and protect the Pan American Canal. While some economists fear costs, the piece argues a stronger fleet is essential for national defense and regional influence, noting Britain may expand its own naval program.
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Pan- Ama Canal
United States
Great Britain
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Germany
Hie
Marrying on A $10 000 Income Questioned
Miss Ange nette Perry reports from New York that many young women now expect a starting income of $10,000 to marry and live. She argues most cannot sustain such a level, noting costs for dressmaker, car, chauffeurs, town and country houses exceed the figure, and suggests those demanding $10,000 should rely on their fathers instead.
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Angenette Perry
New York
Miss Perry
The Bloodless Plan and Wilson Reform Ideas
The piece argues President-elect Wilson aims for reforms through public opinion rather than harsh laws, insisting he would not disrupt healthy business. It notes his speeches press Wall Street, but his intent is to awaken civic conscience and deter overreach. It critiques politicians, mentions post and other topics, and mocks various figures.
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New Jersey
Wall Street
Mr. Wilson
MISS WARFIELD'S REPUTED FIANCE
A long report details Count Vladimir Ledochowski linked to Miss Louies Warfield of Baltimore, with notes on his cardinal uncle Ledochowski, Bismarck era politics, exile, and later roles in Vienna, along with his brother Count Joseph Ledochowski and court controversies. It also touches on Sir Walter Scott and early insurance history, plus naval vessel movements.
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Bal'more
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Atlantic
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Canada
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Ostrow
Prussian
Poland
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Posen
Rome
Pilla T
Leo XII
Vatican
Bismarck
Count Letochowski
Prita-rian
William
Keiser
Propaganda
Francis Joseph
Lancers
Maria Josefa
Slater
Saxony
Charles Francia
Austria
Vladimir
Count Joseph Ledochowski
Tacols
Hrandedi
Emrade
Mar
Tacob
Cathoe
Joseph Ledochowski
Marquis Tacob
Ledochowski
Vittoria di Conte
Mantua
Vienna
International Antidueling Society
Don Alfonaa of
Bourbon
Spanash
Don Carlos
Leaders Drop Food Tax In Unionist Leadership Decision
London January 14 Andrew Bonar Law and Lord Lansdowne agreed to remain leaders of the unionist parties in the House of Commons and Lords and to abandon support for food taxation tied to imperial preference. Law stated a change of leadership would harm the party and country but will comply with memorialists urging leadership change.
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Andrew Bonar Law
Algo Ageake
Lansdowne, Bald
Law
AGREE ON ARMY PLANS CONFERENCE REPORTS UNANIMOUS CALL FOR TACTICAL REORG
Secretary Stimson announced that a conference of army officers consensus supported a tactical reorganization based on divisional and brigade units. He said legislation may be needed but much can be done by the department. aim to form brigades of three regiments and rearrange commands soon, possibly concentrating brigades at a single point due to lack of large posts.
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Stimson
Taelf
Popelble
Bankrupt by Love Affair Petition Filed in New York
Harry Thurston Peck, former Columbia Latin professor, filed for bankruptcy claiming debts of about $181,900. Esther Quinn, who sued him for breach of promise and libel, is listed as chief creditor with claims totaling around $190,000 including $60,000 for failure to marry and $100,000 for alleged libel. The petition cites royalties on publications as unestimated assets.
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Harry Peck
New York
Harry Thurston Peck
Columbia University
Esther Quinn
Miss Quin
Lbel
Drs Peck
Oh Publications
Fewer Army Enlistments Under New Law
Preliminary tables from the adjutant general show a drop in enlistments and reenlistments after the new law lengthened service. Maj. Gen. Wood cautioned that the longer term will not simplify recruiting, noting recruits are now enlisted for seven years with four in active service and three in reserve.
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Officials of American Embassy Attend Tsarskoe-Selo Reception
Curtis Guild American ambassador to Rusia and embassy secretaries attended the imperial reception at Tsarskoe-Selo. Guild introduced Charles Wilson and Fairman Furness as the new secretary and third secretary of the embassy during the afternoon event.
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Tsarskoi-Selo
Petersburg
Curtis Guild
Rugaia
Tsarskoe-Selo
Mr. Guild
Charles 8. Wilson
Fairman HR. Furness
Alpine Aviator Sidesteps Alps in High Wind
L Jean Bielovucci a Peruvian aviator attempted a Brig to Italy Alpine flight. He climbed to 6000 feet but strong wind forced an emergency descent. Aircraft sustained minor damage in landing. He plans to retry in three days.
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L Jean Bielovucci
Geneva
Switzerland
Jan M
Jean Bielovucci
Brig
Alps
Italy
South Carolina Law Urged Making Misquoting Public Speaker Misdemeanor
Gov. Blease urged the South Carolina legislature to enact a law making misquoting a public speaker a misdemeanor. In his message he also recommended a 2 cent railway rate bill and the dissolution of the Carolina Public Service Corporation and the Cotton Mall Mercer.
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Columbia
D. C
Blease
South Carolina
Carolina Public Service Corporation
Mercer
Army Orders Detailed Leaves and Assignments
Army orders list leaves of Absence for several officers including Col Frank Baker and First Lieuts Harry P Lincoln Truman W Carrithers Prancis B Eastman Prank Thorp Jr Maj Robert D Walsh and Capt Daniel Wharm on relieved board members. Lt Wrightson to Madison Wisconsin to report for duty as professor of military science and tactics at University of Wisconsin.
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Ordiiance Department
Harry P Lincoln
Truman W. Carrithers
Twenty-second Infantry
Prancig B. Eastman
Infantry
Prank Thorp
Fifth Field Artillery
Robert D. Walsh
Eleventh Cavalry
Daniel Wharmon
Medical Corps
Qborgd H. Morgan
Elevanth Cavalry
William J. L. Lysthr
Bani First
Beut
Philip G. Wrightbon
Twentieth Infantry
University of Wiscongin
Maden
Wie
Wrightson
Madison
Naval Orders Reported For Postgraduate and Training Assignments
Naval orders list several officers assigned to training and staff roles. Richard File to post graduate course at Naval Academy Annapolis Maryland. Rosign W. R. Munroe to Alert Surg. J. A. Murphe detached for Newport training station. Hon Great Lakes. Jsl. Maries Corpe orders Maj H. C. Davie detached marine warbacks New York to Philippines. Second Lieut D. M. Gardner Jr detached marine barracks Guam to Philippines. Second Lieut B. E. Brumbaugh drafted to Wilmington United States Navy.
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Richard File
de Sachet Chaunosy
Naval Academy
Acnapslin
Rosign W. R. Munroe
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Naval Training Station
Newport
KR. 1
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H. C. Davie
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Philippines
D. M. Gardner, Jr
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E. Brumbaugh
Dotscher
Wilmington
United States
Senate actions and committee reports in brief
Senate debated a six year presidential term and migratory birds protection measures. Senators Pomerene Gore Root introduced constitutional amendments and a Panama Canal tolls repeal bill. The Crow Indians inquiry was directed to the Department of Justice. W W Windfield testified on Stand and Off letters. Major general Wetherspoon promotion approved. House passed post office bill, $278,499,781. army bill proposed at $393,890,177. Tariff hearings continued. Festus Wade urged central bank. Pujo committee to resume for Rockefeller report. House adjourned at 5:13 PM.
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St. Louis
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District in Congress Senate Bill for aviation field land purchase
Senator Gallinger introduced two bills to buy the aviation field at Col dese Park and adjacent land up to L090 acres for army aviation use and maneuvers. The Johnson insurance committee pressed to value the Southern building at Fifteenth and H. The library committee reported favorably on a plan to erect a Lincoln memorial in Potomac Park at 2 000 000. The public buildings and grounds committee will consider using the penal on office for the Inaugural ball. Representative Dent introduced a bill to prevent false advertising in circulars and newspapers.
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Ube
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Eirenars Vend
Penbeieaiin
ASK SHARE IN U S RICHES A Humorous Treasury Letter Floods Mint
A facetious newspaper piece claiming per capita U S riches spurs dozens of requests for 3472 dollars per person. Letters to Mint Director George E Roberts describe dreams of a personal windfall, while Roberts notes the Treasury computes per capita circulation theoretically and cannot distribute funds.
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United States
Treasury Department
George E Roberts
Mint
Roberts
Natal's Officers Guests at Luncheon in New York
Captain Greatorex and officers of the British cruiser Natal, who brought home Whitelaw Reid's body, were hosted at luncheon by the Pilgrims of the United States. Notables present included Shackleton, Peary, Depew, and Mrs Robley Franswiddw. The State Department reported a Chilean cabinet reshuffle with Villegas as war minister and Letelier as justice minister among others.
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New York
Greatorex
Natal
Whitelaw Reid
Great Britain
United States
Joseph Choate
Toggtmaster
Ernest Shackleton
Robert E. Peary
Chauncey M. Depew
Robley
Franswiddw
Bob
State Department
War
Interior
Guillermo “Barros Jara
Manuel Rivas Vicuna
Cacer Viel
Enrique Villegas
Jorga Matte
Anibal Letelier
Senor Villegas
Weather and tide table for today with river levels
The page lists sun and tide data with highs and lows, then a Weather Bureau bulletin for Cincinnati through the Mississippi and Ohio valleys. It notes Ohia River falling above Huntington and crest forecasts for Cincinnati, with temperatures, winds, snow prospects across the central and eastern U. S., and a summary of river and coastal conditions plus sunshine percentages.
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Ohia
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New England
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European
Grand Banks
Arkansas Moves to Immediate Senate Election for Robinson
Reports from Little Rock indicate the Arkansas legislature will push for an immediate election to fill the late Senator Jeff Davis's seat, with Gov elect Robinson poised to be chosen on the first ballot. Brundidge and others discuss timing while sugar industry concerns in Colorado color tariff debate before Congress.
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Little Rock
Arkageas
United States
Joe Robinson
Jeff Davis
J. J.bullivan
Littl Rock
Retiigon
A Wand
Brandinge
Arkansas
Fine Horses in Parade
The inaugural parade will feature thoroughbreds led by Fort Hunter, a 14 year old famed racer from Gen Stephen Sanford’s Hurricane Farm. Maj Gen Leonard Wood will ride Fort Hunter at Fort Myer, amid Wood’s confidence in the horse’s tractable nature and disciplined show during the March 4 event.
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New York
Leonard Wood
Army
Fort Hunter
Chactanunda
la Toscard
Lady Primrose
Nicholas Dyment
Cenana
Benning
Breeding Bureau
Wood
Fox Hunter
Fort Myer
Reflections of a Bachelor From Chicago News
A collage of light humor and social musings from Chicago and New York papers. Snippets include observations on love, money, and manners, with quips about men dodging jobs and women as future wives, plus a set of brief city weather notes and a few childlike vignettes about birthdays and school.
U.S. Farm Prices Shift as Costs and Returns Diverge
Figures from the Department of Agriculture show December 15 prices for producers rising in meats while staple crops yield lower returns. Hog prices hit 49.0 cents per 10 pounds, beef cattle 4.28 per pound, veal calves 9.6, sheep 4.21, and land 70.77. Prices paid for staples on January 1 fell about 17.2 percent from a year earlier, with corn 49.0 cents a bushel and wheat 7.62, oats 22.2, potatoes 60.6, hay 118 a ton, and eggs 28 cents a dozen. Southern cotton fetched 22 cents per pound, butter 38.4 cents, chickens 2.07, and wool 18.8 cents.
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U.S
Department of Agriculture
Rhode Island Wins Quadrennial Presidential Elector Vote
Rhode Island J McCabe won the electoral vote in the quadrennial contest for Washington, delivering the state tally just after 9 AM. Henry M Lonton of Raleigh carried North Carolina’s vote. Electors sent two ballots by mail and messenger. joint session February 12 canvasses the results and declares Wilson elected. London travels to New Jersey to deliver a cabinet appointment request for Josephus Daniels.
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Washington
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Ohio
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Delaware
New York
House
Senate
Wilson
Trenton
N. J
Electoral College
Josephus Daniels
Canadian Titles Opposed in Parliament Move to Abolish Honorable
Ottawa Jan. H ADIN introduces a bill to abolish the title honorable for cabinet ministers and others and to end cabinet recommendations for royal birthday and New Year honors. J Burnham argues Canada is democratic and titles create undesired class distinctions.
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Ontario
Adin
Canada
J. @. Burnham
Burnham
Mr. Burnham
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