Lodge urges defense upscaling over cost, seeks planes and subs
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge warns the nation’s defenses are “imperfect and unbalanced,” urges trimming votes-favoring spending on buildings and harbors to fund a stronger army and navy. He stresses preparedness, air power, and a deterrent posture, noting the ocean barrier of 1776 and 1812 no longer exists and calling for domestic aero- plane production.
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Canada
Jefferson Silver Wedding Gift Selection Across Prices
Jefferson Silver offers over a hundred pieces suitable as a wedding gift with a wide price range to suit every budget. The collection emphasizes enduring value and classic design, appealing to couples and collectors alike.
British Troops Advance One Mile At La Bassee
Paris dispatch from St Omer dated January 10 reports a British victory and a one mile advance near La Bassee after an impetuous attack at 2 pm. British losses were slight while German casualties were heavy and many prisoners were taken.
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LA Bassee
Paris
Havas
St. Omer
Germans Fine Courtrai 2.5 Million for Obeying Orders
The Baimian legation says Germany fined Courtrai Belgium 10,000,000 marks about $2.5 million for obeying German commanders. Comdr Maxeman and Comdr Dschors ordered arms deposited at the Tower of Broel, later fined by Comdr von Ekneesebeek for alleged concealment.
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Comd
Dschors
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von Ekneesebeek
Tower of
Canadians Drive Germans a Mile In Furious Charge on Ypres Front
The Canadian regiment on the Ypres front charged Dead Man's Alley with fixed bayonets, driving back a large German force. Mud hampered the British line but the Canadians surged forward, taking trench after trench and pushing the line about a mile. The assault culminated with a rallying cry For Canada and old England as Germans retreated under artillery pressure.
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Daily Chronicle
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Canada
Old England
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Poland
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Vistula
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Warsaw
Kaiser in Trenches Startled by Passing French Soldiers
Rotterdam dispatches reveal Cologne Gazette printing a German front line letter describing Emperor William II visiting Western trenches in good health and spirits. The letter notes he delivered a strong speech and praised continued military funding.
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Cologne Gazette
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Park hunter arrested in Rock Creek Park
Edwin Rest, 19, a plumber living with his father at 6808 Colorado Avenue Brightwood D C, was arrested yesterday in Rock Creek park with five grey squirrels found in his possession. Police say he killed the animals in the government reservation. He claimed he did not know it was unlawful to hunt there. He was released after posting $25 collateral.
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Rock Creek Park
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Britain to hold up sealed mail to enemy nations
London January 15. Britain will detain letters destined for countries at war if they are enclosed in letters sent to neutral countries unless the envelope is unsealed. The war office announced the policy today. Previously much mail from England reached Germany via the United States.
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London
Great Britain
British War Office
England
Germany
United States
Japanese Raise Funds For Dispatching Army Corps to Assist Allies
Tokyo on January 15 promoters of the Volunteer Movement issued a manifesto announcing plans to dispatch an army corps to Europe. They appeal to Japanese and foreigners for funds to aid Great Britain Russia and France in ending war and restoring world peace.
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Japan
Volunteer Movement
Europe
Ag Fafayette
United States
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France
Alles
Great Britain
Russia
Russian War Office Rules For Prisoners Of War
Regulations from the Russian war office translated and published in Petrograd Novae Vremya stress humane treatment of prisoners of war. Captives’ belongings remain untouched except weapons, horses, and papers. Prisoners must reveal real name and rank. wear standard clothing. may worship if not interfering with war rules. Caretakers may not force work without pay or consent. pay scales for generals and staff are listed in rubles.
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Russian War Office
Petrograd Novae Vremya
Dacia Seizure Dilemma Echoes Across British Policy
London officials show disfavor toward Bryan proposal and will permit release on bond of vessels detained in British prize courts only with the judge’s approval. Dispatches note Dacia may avoid setting a German trade precedent, while several ships remain detained or released under evolving prize rules.
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London
Bremen
Rotterdam
Great Britain
France
Manchester
Paris
United Kingdom
Turks advance on Egypt as German guns cross desert
London reports that Turkey seems set to invade Egypt with heavy artillery moving toward the Suez Canal. German engineers work to overcome desert and rocky terrain, with at least one move ending disastrously as large caliber guns bog down in soft soil.
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London
Cairo
The
Daily News
Turkey
Egypt
Suez Canal
Building Inspector Caps Billy Sunday Audience at 5000
Building Inspector Morris Hacker limited admission to 5 690 for a Billy Sunday meeting at Convention Hall Monday afternoon to ensure safety. With all tickets issued, the event will run on a first come first served basis.
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Dirly
Convention Hall
Morris Hacker
Kaiser Implicates Kaiser in Berchtold Fall Says Ex-Diplomat
A London dispatch reports a retired Austrian diplomat claiming Kaiser Wilhelm II drives Austrian policy and bears responsibility for Berchtold's downfall. The informant links Count Tisza and Burian's appointment to Kaiser's influence, noting Austria lacks a strong foreign minister as the ruler ages.
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Berchtold
London
Amsterdam
Kateer
William II
Germany
Austria
Burian
Count Tisza
Tiassa
Kainer
Eight Ships With Food For Belgians Donated By U S
Eight vessels will cross the Atlantic with food to feed Belgians for nearly three weeks. The Kassaia carries wheat valued over 300000 dollars. The John Hardie sails after a delay from a Virginia capes grounding. Georgia promotes Belgian flag day to raise funds for relief ships.
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Atlantic
New York
John Hardie
Norfolk
Kagsela
Baltimore
Commission For Relief
Belgium
Kassaia
Virginia Capes
Hampton Roadea
Georgia
Britain Doubts American’s Identity Holds Man Who Invaded Closed Area
In Aberdeen Scotland police detained Adolph Dietzel claiming he traveled northern Scotland within a restricted zone without registering. Born Chicago and resident of New York, he holds an American passport issued August 19, 1914. The U.S. State Department investigates to verify rightful holder before possible release.
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London
Aberdeen
Scotland
Adolph Dietsel
Dietzel
Washington
Chicago
New York
U. S
Adolph Dietser
State Department
Russians Weigh Attack on Warsaw Amid War Movements
Petrograd dispatch reports Russian general staff fearing a German push west and southwest of Warsaw as heavy reinforcements arrive. Notes German troops shifting to Prussia and Hungary, and cautions about Carpathian passes. Also mentions Roumanian entry prospects and Austrian foreign minister change. Arrivals and sailings listed.
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Warsaw
Lodz
Piotrkow
Prussia
Hungary
Roumanian
Masons Present Entertainers At Eureka Chapter Event
Walter F L Pettus and grand officers attended the annual visit to Eureka Chapter No 4 A M at the New Masonic Temple last night. High Priest William A Harries welcomed the grand officers. After a brief business session the group enjoyed a banquet and minstrel show featuring Eastern Star members, vocal selections, and a slide illustrated medley of songs.
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Grand Chapter
Eureka
New Masonic Temple
Mr. Pettus
William A. Harries
Astern Star
Muss Gerlach
Charles E. Moore
Addison
Harry L. Shackelford
Senorita DeCambo
Mrs. Isdell
Richard H. Backing
Paul F. Grove
Fred €. Schaffer
Austin
Leiger
Linthicum
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Darnall
Gerlock
Harries
Shaw
Isdell
Snavely
Galloway
Robey
McAdoo asks 50000 to host Pan American guests
Secretary McAdoo urged Congress to authorize a $50,000 appropriation to entertain and defray expenses for a Pan American financial conference with Central and South American republics. Bryan outlined a joint resolution inviting finance ministers and bankers, stressing the talks would improve U S relations regionally and financially.
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Congress
McAdoo
Senator Stone
Representative Flood
Congressional Committees On Foreign Affairs
Mr. Bryan
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo Ietter
United States
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Pioneering Gentlemen Named in Local Committee Report
A list of gentlemen including Harry Shackel ford Grove Meals Krause Franklin Tang Paine Forteasque and Blumen thal appears with a committee in charge named Charles D Shackelford Hlair McKenzie and Charles EK Alexander. A health claim offers piles relief within 14 days and a pharmacist refund if not relieved, with promises of first application relief and treatment details.
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Tang
Paine
Forteasque
Blumenthal
Ain Charge
Charles D. Shackelford
Hlair McKenzie
Charles EK Alexander
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