International Court to End War Urged at Poli's Theater
Washington today's Inter national Fence Forum will advocate an international court of arbitral justice to end wars. Dr J W Hill president of the International Peace Forum will head the programme calling for a national committee of educators and statesmen to form a congress with foreign representatives for peace. Speakers include Bainbridge Colby John Hammond Sherman and Kenry Clews with Senator Sherman presiding.
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Henry Crews
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International Court of Arbitral Justice
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International Fence Forum
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International Peace Forum
Washington
Muscht
John Elays Trammond
Baintridge Joibs
Kenry Clews
New York
Renator Sherman
Ilinois
United States
John Hays Hlammond
Taft
Alton H. Parker
James Brown Scott
Theadore Marburg
Henry Less
Sherman
America to Get Wool From United Kingdom
The British embassy indicates wool exports from the United Kingdom and its possessions to the United States will be controlled. Shippers must declare the origin of wool and show adequate assurance that all exports will come from the United States, with licensing and safeguards to prevent misuse. authorities will inform Australia and South Asia of the export controls.
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Teade
Folkere
Aemsteala
South Asia
Austria Backs Papal Plan for Prisoner Exchange
From Vienna comes word that Emperor Francis Joseph discussed Benedict XV’s plan with the pope. The proposal seeks exchange of civilian categories including women and children, and older persons for military service, with favorable notes on broader civilian exchanges between France and England already rumored to exist.
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France
England
Contradict Kitchener on Indian Troops At Givenchy
Amsterdam January 16 reports from a House of Lords review of wartime operations claim Lord Kitchener said Indian troops surprised at Givenchy and lost a trench, while German headquarters insist the trench remained in German hands.
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14 Inch Guns On Liner's Deck
The Cunard liner Iduna sailed from this port for Liverpool carrying twotrunk guns lashed to its forward deck with more cables. The guns are believed destined for a British dreadnought turret and were valued at £3900 each. Hanlan & Wolff shipbuilders are involved, with the ship’s exact name not determined.
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Italian torpedo gunboat Coatit badly damaged in Adriatic
Report from the Adriatic indicates the Italian torpedo gunboat Coatit, displacement 3,292 tons, carrying twelve 3 inch guns, and torpedo tubes, was badly damaged while cruising. The vessel’s complement is 113 men, details of the accident are being circulated.
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Lord Roberts Left Estate to Wife and Daughters
London Jan Field Marshal Lord Roberts died in France last November leaving an estate of 285,000 all to his wife and daughter. The sum excludes property already settled on his family by Lord Roberts.
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Turks Yield to Morgenthau Depart From Beirut
United States Ambassador Morgenthau’s representations at Constantinople lead the Turkish government to permit the sea departure from Beirut of neutral residents of Asia Minor. The move follows diplomatic pressure aimed at relocating civilians amid tensions in the region.
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Information on Twelve Vessels Detained for American Goods
English government sources detail why twelve ships carrying American cargoes were detained. Vessels such as the Arkansas, Canton, Virginia, Augusta, New Sweden, Kentucky, Harald, Brindilla, John A W Hoeckefelier, Joseph W Fordney, Edward Pierce, and George Hawley faced prize-court scrutiny or delays for alleged shipments to enemies or unclear manifests. Some cargos were released or permitted to proceed after examinations or courtesy actions.
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Copenhagen
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George Hawley
Rubber exports to U S resume under British deal
London January 16 The Rubber Trades Association said arrangements with the British government will resume rubber shipments to the United States aiding American firms worried by material shortages. Some cargoes have already sailed and more will be sent next week under a special temporary arrangement.
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Russians Claim Mountain Pass by Night Charge
London Jan 16 The Times Petrograd correspondent reports Russians secured a crucial Carpathian position by a daring night ascent. Native Caucasian troops rode hardy mountain ponies up a seemingly impossible summit to outflank a Honved battalion, which surrendered. Grand Duke Michael was among the troops in the fight.
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Rubber exports controlled to balance war needs and Britain’s interest
The plan limits rubber export licenses to special authority, aiming to minimize delays for American shipments while securing British interests by preventing exports to Germany. The approach seeks to ensure rubber for U.S. manufacturing without aiding the German war effort.
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Five Warships Reported Off Peru Sighted Near Callao
Passengers on a train from Huacho to Jilma sighted five warships south of the Hoermigas Islands near Callao. Nationality not confirmed, but suspected to be British or Japanese, reported January 16.
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May Let Dacia Sail British Opposed To Trip
The British government reportedly rejected a State Department proposal to permit the Dacia, a formerly German vessel now under U.S. register, to sail once from Port Arthur Texas to Rotterdam with cotton. Officials fear granting the voyage could set legal precedents affecting American ship registry and war prize questions. The Westminster Gazette editorial expresses concern that approving transfers might deprive Britain of sea power advantages.
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German View of the War
Herman Ridder argues the U S government leans toward Britain in wartime policy and criticizes President Wilson for favoring British interests over American. He notes Britain pressure on Mexico’s Carranza regime over oil and questions American actions toward the Dacia case and Mexico policy. He asserts U S decisions should defend American rather than British goals.
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Garrison Presses Defense Expansion At New York Talk
Secretary Garrison, Henry Stimson, and William Sanger urged wartime readiness at the New York Republican Club. They called for a mobile army of 60,000, a larger standing force, reserves, and better ammunition supply.
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Belgium
German Victory Dear Many Regiments Decimated
Paris dispatch describes the Battle of Crouy as one of the war’s bloodiest. A French officer recalls German forces of about 40,000 against 20,000, with French rear guards fighting to allow 16,000 men to cross the Aisne. German attacks in mass formation were repelled by French mitrailleuses and artillery, inflicting severe losses as the enemy sought to pursue across the river.
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Siasconset Radio Resumes Under New Censorship Rules
The Marconi Wireless telegraph station at Siasconset Mass reopened by order of Secretary Daniels after a shutdown last September for refusing censorship assurances. Navy orders allow resumption of business as the company agrees to new censorship regulations.
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Movements of Ocean Steamers
Movements reported include Orduna from New York to Liverpool Philadelphia from New York to Liverpool Nieuw Amsterdam from New York to Rotterdam St Louis from Liverpool to New York will dock at 6 a.m. today Pottsdam from Rotterdam to New York will dock tomorrow.
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Dunkirk Tightens Security Over Espionage Fears
Dunkirk police have ordered 2000 residents to leave town and raid hotels every other day to stop espionage amid German spy fears. Thousands have been arrested and spies are said to wear French and British uniforms, with identification checks required daily.
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U S Forts Outranged Guns Effective Eighteen Thousand Yards
War Secretary Garrison states British Queen Elizabeth 15 inch guns outrange U S coast defenses. He confirms 16 inch dreadnought guns reach about 21 000 yards and notes a slight mounting change could equalize ranges with allied armament.
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French Deny Big Loss After Soissons Battle
Berlin says 5200 French troops captured at Soissons and 4000 to 5000 dead, ending with This is the truth. Paris wireless dispatch copied in London denies the German figures, stating French forces were under three brigades and Berlin numbers cannot be correct.
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Hydroplane Found Damaged on Danish Island Coast
A German hydroplane discovered in a badly damaged state on Manoe, a small Danish North Sea island, with no signs of its crew who are believed dead. The craft, built in November, was loaded with bombs.
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Fire and shelling light Swiss frontier reports
Paris dispatch says a heavy cannonade was heard on the Basel area with a red glare in the sky signaling villages burning. It is reported that no foreigners will be allowed to remain in Alsace after January 20.
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British Farmers Warned Over Spring Planting Order
London reports a war office secret order affecting farmers along England and Scotland east coast. It prohibits sowing corn crops this spring and any crop reaching over one foot in height. Entrenchments span from Dover to Edinburgh as invasion worry rises.
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CAPITAL WOMEN JOIN IN NEW PEACE MOVEMENT
A local Woodward and Lothrop meeting organized a branch of the Women's Peace Movement. Mrs. James Y. Slayden was elected chairman and Mrs. A. G. Draper temporary secretary. The organizing committee includes Miss E. J. Nourse and several others. A D Call outlined the movement’s history and aims to abolish war and mobilize women to promote human life respect.
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