Admiral Dewey Dead at 79 Amid Funeral Plans
Admiral George Dewey, famed for Manila Bay victory, died at 79 after arteriosclerosis. President Wilson and Secretary Daniels planned his funeral with a national tribute as word spread by wireless. Dewey’s long naval career spanned Civil War to World War I era, and his death ends a chapter in American military history.
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Senate Edits Clerks Pay Bill Asks Ethics Review
Senate debates ethics in amending the pay provision for House clerks plus a proposed increase for government clerks under the House measure. Republicans show support for the House provision but may back the Smoot amendment if rejected. The item was not reached yesterday but is expected today before adjournment.
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Falkenhayn in Greece Allied fear of Greek attack
A dispatch from London reports Gen von Falkenhayn, former chief of staff, in Greece with plans for action against Entente lines. Greek royalist forces move north into the neutral zone while Entente troops at Saloniki brace to reinforce and disrupt the Berlin Constantinople railway.
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Pope Hails Wilson Peace Move Amid Neutral Aid
The Vatican and Spanish intermediary channels convey Pope Benedict XV’s congratulations to President Wilson for his peace plan. Greece endorses the U S note, while Switzerland Norway Sweden Denmark China and Andersia join in support. Greek royal government cites communication limits with belligerents yet expresses readiness to aid a durable peace.
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NIVELLE AND HAIG MEET WAR COUNCIL
Louton Jan 16 Premier Lloyd George and his war cabinet held a conference with Gen Nivelle and Field Marshal Haig. The meeting focuses on military questions as the Entente continues the war, with details undisclosed.
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Admiral Dewey Dies and National Reactions Stir
Index item notes the death of Admiral Dewey and ensuing political reactions. It mentions Bull Moose protests, GOP clerical pay demands, Pope greeting Wilson, and Russian offensive reports. Morgan named in leak probe. Villa operations and other briefs follow in the issue.
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New York Safe-Robbing Ring Suspect Linked to 3 Thefts
A daring thief known as Jimmy Valentino is suspected in three New York robberies over two months. Berner & Co in Broadway 115 lost $12,000 cash and $2,000 jewelry. Earlier heist at Sheldon & Co on Broad way netted $1,135. A New Year’s Day break-in at Union Commercial Insurance in the Woolworth Building yielded limited loot. No fingerprints found. door and safe opened, likely via key.
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Liberalizing Roosevelts Progressives Face Party Rift
New York and Oyster Bay reports show George Perkins Everett Colby and others challenging Republican leaders over harmony plans. Willcox proposed a joint Republican Progressive committee replacing the old combined body while Hemenway and supporters deny abuse of power and call for renewed party unity. Roosevelt endorses Perkins and Colby actions and Progressive leaders plan a February 14 South wide rebirth meeting in Atlanta.
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Relief Ship Samland Halted by German Raider
The Belgian relief ship Samland, arriving in New York, was held 400 miles off the Irish coast on December 4 by the German raider Moldavia. Samland was allowed to proceed as it carried only supplies for Belgium relief. Moldavia measured about 6,000 gross tons, armed with large guns. Separate wireless warnings report a German raider off the Brazilian coast near Pernambuco last Friday, in latitude 7S, longitude 26W.
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Dragnet over Wall Street as leak probe broadens scope
House rules committee expands peace note leak inquiry to a general stock market probe. J. P. Morgan and other financiers are subpoenaed as Lawson returns to the stand, accusing Henry of perjury and naming Lansing, B ernstorff, and Baruch as sources of leak rumors. Visconti subpoenaed after brief disappearance.
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Lawson Fails to Name Accuser in Senate Inquiry
Lawson refused to name the accuser behind claims about McAdoo, Fisk, and a “Senator 0,” saying Henry spoke of Secretary Lansing and Baruch instead. He recounted confidential talks, testified about letters from Mrs Visconti, and defended delaying Tumulty disclosure while promising to reveal more through Mrs Visconti. He recalled being threatened and described motives as patriotic despite pressure from the committee.
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Mrs Visconti Returns Home in DC Amid Subpoena Threat
Mrs Ruth Visconti, linked to the Lawson peace note leak, returns to her Aleton apartment at 1721 Twenty first Street and refuses to reveal her whereabouts or discuss Thomas W. Lawson. Deputy Sergeant at Arms William Smaller serves the subpoena. she will testify in the House hearing room if called.
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