Asks Better Defense Talks at Vera Cruz Fights Club
Representative Knowland of California told a United Service Club reception honoring Vera Cruz Marines that he favors disarmament in principle but opposes American disarmament while other nations do not pursue the policy. He urged maintaining a strong army and navy, cited Britain’s wartime success, and urged a firm policy in Mexico to protect American lives and prestige.
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California
National Defense League of America
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Knowland
Congress
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Mexico
Aroowland
Amertex
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Inuerta
Meo Knowland
England
Germany
Dosseanea
Mternal States
United States Urged to Show Unity in War Time Duty
Myron T. Herrick, former Ambassador to France, told the Ohio Society of New York dinner that Americans must unite to meet war duties at home and abroad. He urged laying aside smaller differences to achieve national solidarity and interdependence, emphasizing common patriotism and shared responsibilities. The event featured Willam H. Truesdale as toastmaster and speakers Curtis Guild, Guy D. Gof, and James H. Hoyt.
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Ohio Society of New York
Myron T. Herrick
France
United States
Willam H. Truesdale
Curtis Guild
Russia
Guy D. Gof
Wisconsin
James H. Hoyt
Wives and Children Sold in China Amid Trade Decline
A Washington Post special from Peking reports severe distress in China due to Europe trade loss. In Shansi, Manchus sell wives and children as a breadline measure. President Yuan Shi Kai orders 2000 shiha shih of rice from the Taying granary to aid genuine sufferers, amid looming starvation and factory suspensions.
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China
Washington Post
Peking
Europe
Shansi
Yuan Shi Kai
Taying
German War Loan Reaches Par on Berlin Bourse
Berlin January 8 The German war loan of 4 500 000 000 marks about 31 125 dollars reached par on the Berlin bourse yesterday after a steady rise. The advance in foreign stocks was broad and helped lift trading, with notable strength in Baltimore and Ohio.
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Berlin
London
Baltimore
Ohig
Sweden to Strengthen Forces Amid War Strain Says King
King Gustav urged Sweden to increase military readiness as war worsens economic hardship. He cited breach of international law by belligerents, stressed neutral duties, and noted Sweden’s duty to sacrifice for neutrality. He also hoped for stronger ties with Norway and Denmark following their wartime accord and Malmo meeting.
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Stockholm
London
Heferting
Gustave
Flo
Norway
Denmark
Malmoe
Sfforta
New British Move for Quick Search and Release of Suspected Vessels
London reports a vigorous policy by the British foreign office and admiralty to promptly search and release foreign ships suspected of carrying contraband. Customs officials are to work overtime to unload contraband so detained ships may sail. The change follows a Washington protest and aims to shorten delays from weeks to days.
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British Foreign Office
Admiralty
Washington
Foreign Office
Austrians Menace Italian Embassy and Consul Held
A Rome dispatch reports hostile demonstrations before the Italian embassy in Vienna and the consular residence at Villach. Liege advices say the Italian vice consul is arrested by Germans with compromising letters. German residents in Aix-la-Chappelle threaten Italians living there amid Italy’s stance with the Allies.
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Villach
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Sieneor Cripps
Ailx-la-Chappella
Italy
Irish Coast Warned of Zeppelin Attack Rumors
Residents along Drogheda on the Irish Sea are urged to evacuate to the interior amid rumors of a planned Zeppelin assault. Coastal dwellers in Louth and Meath counties are moving cattle, food, and valuables away from exposed shoreline areas.
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Mrath
Pont a Mousson Gift Distribution Amid Shelling
Paria reports Pont a Mousson shelled for the sixty first time during a ceremony by the mayor distributing Christmas gifts from American children aboard the US collier Jason. Gifts went to 1300 children from the wrecked countryside, with Nancy children sending theirs to Pont a Mousson. The next distribution will occur tomorrow in Hotel de Ville in the presence of Mme. Poincare and Ambassador William G. Sharp.
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U.S
Paria
Nancy
United States
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William G. Sharp
France
Knifed Interpreter Case Nabs Cook in Court Duel
Special to The Washington Fest Bremerton Bremerton Washington reader reports Ab Ko Chinese cook Traily stands charged with murder after a courtroom duel for life involving Sam Lee. Ward interpreter, slain during the act of revealing how a tray misled the jury, collapsed unconscious as the cook demonstrated a supposed sequence. The scene, deemed exciting yet unconvincing by jurors, left Ab Kee in jail awaiting trial.
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Wash
Traily
Sam Lee
Jal
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Italy buys 8000 war horses for delivery
The Italian government signed contracts with a firm here for the delivery of 8000 war horses. An inspector is inspecting posters as a party of Italian army officers arrives Monday. The deal includes horses at about 70 a head, prices not fully disclosed. Previously Britain and France had also purchased horses.
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Itat- Tal
Wope
Woman Seeks 2500 Damages Over Rail Injury
Mrs Richardson wins a verdict against five women linked to a rail incident on July 15 1931. The defendants Chris Sable Emma Readfell Anne Stadfelt Rae Wagner faced liability, with Wagner acquitted. damages sought reach 190000 dollars as the case prompts potential jail actions if the judgment is not satisfied.
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Iukegan
John Richardson
Chris Sable
John Walton
Emma Oadfell
Anne Stadfelt
Rae Wagner
Hardsen
Admiral Mackenzie Dead in Morristown at 66
Morristown New Jersey January 1 Rear Admiral Morris T Mackenzie retired officer died at his home after a year of ill health He was 66 years old and remained in active service until about five years ago.
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Morria Tt. Mackenzie
Tariff and war talk from Meyer on politics and fleet needs
Mr Meyer discusses tariff history and the abolished Tariff Board, arguing for a scientific basis in pricing and labor costs. He warns against tariffs that favor abroad and urges vigilance at the next election. He stresses a strong U S fleet to safeguard trade and national security, rail rates, and a national defense council. He also critiques Democratic pledges on a small navy and currency policy.
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Meyer
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Democratic Party
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Council of National Defence
Council of National Defense
England
United States
France
Peril to Von Hindenburg Continues on Polish Front
Vienna reports ongoing battles in Poland Galicia and the Carpathians. German foes used white flags to approach positions near Rawa while Austrians bombarded the Dunajec front and Tarnow with heavy guns, yielding no decisive effect.
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Rawa
Dunajec
Tarnow
Vienna
Austrian War Department
Poland
Galicia
Carpathians
Lifts of Embargo and Carranza Advances Reported
A convention to choose a provisional president may remove him by two thirds vote for violations of resolutions or plan Ayala, or actions against sovereignty. Reports state Guadalajara recaptured by Carranza forces under Gen Dieguss. Saltillo occupancy claimed by Gen Tidefonso Vasque's troops after Villa garrison departed. </S>
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Ayala
Amuascalientes
Permanent Committee
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Dieguss
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Carranza
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Browneville
Tex
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Hera
Tidefonso Vasque
Matamoros
Prince Poor Gambler and French Officer Club Rules
A royal dispatch discusses a prince who gambled across French postings and lost 2200 at Popers. General French permits Popers under conditions that no officer retires due to losses or faces cashiering and that no women may enter the club.
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Popers
France's Loss 30000 And The Western Front Update
The report describes continued fighting with French losses and cannon captures in the northeast near Boissons between January 22 and 31. Minor engagements occurred in the Argonne and Consenvoye forests north of Verdun, with an Allied attack southeast of St Mihiel failing under French fire. No major activity north of Vosges. Eastern theater remains weatherbound with rain preventing warfare.
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Argonne
Consenveye
Verdun
St. Mihiel
Vosges
Samoan Governor Poyer conveys U S thanks for aid offer
John M Comciz, a U S official serving as governor of Samoa, announced yesterday the President’s gratitude to the Samoan people for their offer to aid the United States in the event of a war with Mexico.
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John M. Poyer
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United States
Mexico
Witness testifies Bryan knew of Dominican contracts scheme
Boston engineer James I Bryne told a New York hearing that Secretary of State Bryan was informed of allegations that James M Sullivan American minister to the Dominican Republic plotted to secure government contracts through the Banco Nacional. Bryne said Sullivan's cousin Timothy J Sullivan would manage Santo Domingo work and push Minister Sullivan to "get his bit." He said Bryan urged him to write and sign a statement, then suggested it was unnecessary.
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New York
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James M. Sullivan
Dominican Republic
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James I. Bryne
Timothy J. Sullivan
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Bryne
State Department
Banco Nacional
National Bank
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Banto Domingo
United States
Democratic Party
Death by Own Hand Shocks Yonkers Actor Gus Williams
Gus Williams a once famed stage and vaudeville figure shot himself at Yonkers railroad station and died after being brought to a hospital. He was 70 years old and had recently toured the South. His wife Emma Middlebrook Williams, also an actress, could not explain the act. Williams, born Leaweck, began on stage in 1864 singing popular tunes and spent years in vaudeville before his Southern tour.
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Gus Willams
Gus Williams
Leaweck
British collier K. D. 3 enters San Juan in distress
The German prize crew of the Karlsruhe brings the former British collier Farn, renamed K. D. 3, to San Juan Porto Rico. Officials may intern the crew and release the ship under Hague rules. The Farn carries fourteen Germans and twenty two Chinese aboard seeking supplies and safety.
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Porto Rico
Karlsruhe
Teuton
Farn
H. M.S. Bristol
United States
Porto Hico
Washington
Aieutenant
May Be Cruiser Karlsruhe Sighting Near Curacao
A New York report states a cruiser described as Karlsruhe, possibly with no flag, was spotted 315 miles off Curacao at daybreak January 1 by a Maracaibo crewman. The Maracaibo, en route to Curacao from South American ports, picked up the pilot aboard the harbor approach.
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Curacao
Curacao Harbor
Maracaibo
Ex Military Attache Spy Seizes German Colonel’s Paris Estate
Paris reports Fernand Monier, head of the See Tribunals, ordered sequestration of Col. von Winterfeldt and his wife’s furniture and belongings. Once a popular figure in Paris society, von Winterfeldt led a German spy network from San Sebastian after crossing into Spain.
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Paris
Washington Post
Fernand Monier
See Tribunals
Col
von Winterfeldt
Gascogne
Wfe
Httle
Kaiser Staff Tries New Plan In WWI Front Actions
Berlin reports quiet on the Soissons front while claims of French losses and German gains surface. Paris notes gains at Perthes Beausejourne with a captured trench near Perthes Les Hur lus. German shellfire destroys La Horselle and Paris cites violent attacks west of Albert repulsed with few trenches captured near Arras. Weather remains severe hindering movement and rivers pressure entrenchments along the front.
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Soissons
la Horselle
Albert
Paris
Staelf
Blangy
Arras
Flanders
Algher
Fireman sentenced for arson in Wheeling court
George Kraft, once a city firefighter, was convicted of incendiarism for starting thirteen fires. He received ten months in jail and a $500 fine. Kraft faces six additional indictments as he awaits further trials.
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Washington Post
Wheeling
W. Va
George Kraft
Freman
Kraft
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