German Army Now Fighting in Persia Warfront Shifts Across East Front
London Jan 16 The war’s decisive center shifts to Agra as three separate engagements unfold in the East. Grand Duke Nicholas presses a 100 mile Caucasus front against Turkish forces while Persia sees Australians clashing with Turks and Germans near Hamadah. In Mesopotamia British forces under Gen Aylmer strive to relieve Kut el Amara. Austrians press Tolmino trench gains as Russians attack elsewhere.
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Aylmer
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Rietance
Bagdad
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Permian
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Adiga
Rome
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Vienna
Oslavia Front
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France
Belgium
Persians to Fight Allies in War Declared
A dispatch from Amsterdam reports that the governor general of Laristan Samsan-Es-Sultansh has taken command of national forces against Britain and Russia and declared war on those powers. Luristan is noted as a western Persian frontier region.
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Russia
Luristan
Allies Will Save Serbia Wires From King George V
King George V of Enfiana wired King Peter of Serbia on Greek New Year expressing strong conviction that the allies with the heroic Serbian army can win back full independence and secure final victory for Serbia.
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George Wires
International News Service
Baloniki
George V of
Enfiana
Peter
Tam
Szechuen Rebels Claim Big Victory
San Francisco reports that sixty thousand revolutionary troops defeated Yuan Shikai’s government forces in Sz-chuen. Troops captured Tenechonfu and threatened Chengtu, with about 1000 killed or wounded according to a Shanghai cablegram.
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Yuan Shi Kai
Szachuen
Shanghai
Tong King Chong
Chineas Republic Association
Tenechonfu
Chengtu
Szechuen
Forecast of British reply seals final diplo notice
A high official states the United States will reject all main British contentions in the pending notes on contraband and naval interference. The administration foresees Britain offering arbitration after dismissing key U.S. demands, risking a grave impasse as Senate judges potential arbitration.
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United States
Great Britain
Intel
William P. Frye
Germany
Game Authority
Fire in Vatican arsenal causes brief panic in Rome
A fire broke out today in the Vatican arsenal or line guards area and spread toward the vestry of the Vatican but was quickly controlled. Swiss guards assisted, and no injuries were reported as of early evening. The blaze prompted brief alarm in the Holy See and surrounding quarters.
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Rome
Vatican
Wilson favored for renomination despite Missouri plan drop
Washington dispatch notes Wilson is seen as the likely Democratic nominee with betting around ten to one for nomination. Missouri leaders drop Speaker Clark’s governorship bid, amid Bryan influence and party dynamics. The piece discusses Clark’s cautious stance and possible paths toward or away from the Missouri race. The Seaboard Florida Limited train schedule is briefly mentioned.
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New Step in Defense Industry and Railroads Aid
President Wilson seeks a nationwide mobilization of industry and transport. He writes to leaders of major engineering societies asking them to appoint data collectors to map business resources for national defense. Railroads and manufacturers will cooperate to build a complete inventory for wartime needs with Navy and Army support.
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W. L. Saunders
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American Society of Civil Engineers
American Institute of Electrical Eneimeers
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Naval Consisting Board
Navy
Railroad Business Association
Army
Army War College
George A Post
German foreign office says Lusitania settlement premature
Berlin reports no final settlement yet, though negotiations are ongoing and a settlement is expected soon. The Mediterranean problem is considered settled, with German submarines operating under cruiser warfare rules in non proclaimed war zones, a distinction understood as final.
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Berlin
London
Count von Bernstorf
Washington
Mediterranean
British Isles
Germany
Daily Cost of World War Reaches 78 Million, France Reports
Paris reports French economist Alfred Neymarck calculates the daily war cost at 78 million dollars for five belligerents. Breakdown shows Germany 20 million, France 16 million, Great Britain 19 million, Russia 13 million, Italy 5 million with Italy expected to exceed 6 million daily by July. War loans to Oct end total 24 billion, US supplying 90 million. allies 14 billion, central powers 10.6 billion.
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Alfred Neymarck
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Great Britain
Russia
Italy
United States
Four Taxicabs Carry U S Mails to Berlin
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson in daily contact with Col House amid talk of a near change in blockade policy. It notes four taxicabs were used to convey U S mails to Berlin, prompting concerns at London and Berlin embassies about overburdened couriers and potential arms of aid.
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Washington Dispatch
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Europe
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Foreign Offices
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Bertin
Italian cabinet shifts linked to Montenegro crisis
Special Cable from Rome reports that the Montenegrin imbroglio may prompt changes in the Italian cabinet. King Victor Emmanuel returned to Rome from the front as developments in Montenegro unfold. Italy’s failure to aid Montenegro is blamed for the fall of Cetinje and Austrian entry into the capital.
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Rome
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Cettinje
Bandits Escape and Britons Urged to Leave Mexico
Five Americans say Carranza forces made no move to avenge the Santa Ysabel massacre in Chihuahua. They report Villa's forces far from the scene and warn that foreigners are fleeing to the border. British Ambassador orders Britons to quit Mexico, with consular steps to evacuate families. The Copper Mining Company of Chihuahua suspends operations for months.
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Aomeé
Death Plot Alleged Confessions in Updike Family Case
Irving and Herbert Updike, sons of Furman D. Updike, were arrested in Oak Park on charges of plotting to murder their parents. Police report confessions claim they planned to kill tonight to gain inheritance after a will change. Two revolvers and a shotgun were found in the house.
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Riot at Peace Meetings Stopped by Crowd in London
London dispatch reports a peace meeting at Brotherhood Church in a northern suburb was halted at start by civilians and soldiers. The platform was stormed, fights broke out, a plane toppled and peace banners torn. Police closed the building after an hour of disturbance as anti compulsion meetings in Manchester Crewe and other cities drew similar scenes.
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Brotherhood
Manchester
Crewe
Index to Today's Issue Highlights World War News
Germany fighting in Persia and Kaiser at the front are noted. Britain urged to finalize national defense. Reports of fires, homelessness, and Caranza appeals reach the U.S. Embassy. Mexico, E Boat explosion, church riot death, and neutral rights discussed. Foreign policy, Wilsons, Pankhurst, and Lansing appear with society and sport items.
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Gallieni Relieves Two French Generals
Marseille reports Gen. Gallieni, minister of war, has relieved Gen. Serviere of the Pitteanth regiment and Gen. Bernard, governor of Marseille, from their commands after a report by Gen. D Amade. Deputy Bouisson signals possible interpellation of the government over the action.
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D'Amade
Bouisson
Potidea
Paul Deschanel
Chamber of Deputies
Bergen Fire Devastates Norwegian Seaport Leaving 20000 Homeless
A massive blaze engulfed Bergen Norway destroying the business district and vast storage facilities for provisions. The fire left about 20000 homeless, with estimates of 15000000 dollars in damage. Bergen, a historic ship center, saw wholesale houses hotels schools and banks burn, jeopardizing groceries and supplies.
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London
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Carranza authorizes citizens to kill slayers of Americans
Laredo Texas January 16 Gen Venustiano Carranza head of the de facto Mexican government has issued an order allowing any citizens to execute bandits implicated in killing American mining men at Cusihuiriacho The dispatch says Carranza moved his headquarters from Queretaro to Celaya and adds the act of a citizen who kills participants in the killings would be patriotism not crime He warns that if the bandits cross into the United States they will be captured and returned to Mexico for execution.
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Ctizen
Cusihuiriachio
Mexico
Carranza Appeals to American Public Over Mexican Bandit War
The State Department reviews Carranza's reply to the Santa Ysabel massacre. He says forces pursue the responsible, attributes the atrocity to Villa linked bandits, and warns those outside the law will be punished by death. He asks U S consideration of the railway guard difficulty and promises protection for foreigners.
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Department
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