German U boat Raider Arms Captured Ship To Aid War Effort
Berlin reports debate in the Prussian diet over submarine warfare and the chancellor’s policy. A conservative leader urged unrestricted use when deemed timely, while most favor avoiding conflict with the United States. News from Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro notes Moewe raids near South America with ships armed and used as escorts, and Brazilian patrols near Cape Verde.
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London
United States
Paul Breitenbach
Buenos Aires
South America
Rio de Janeiro
St. Theodore
Raiding German Ships Reach Atlantic Ports Widespread Fear Grows
News from Baltimore in January 1917 reports German raiders active near South America and the Virginia Capes. Ships from Britain and allies crowd ports as raiders press attacks. The Radnorshire was blown up after officers and sailors were taken aboard. Hudson Maru and Sequana are cited amid reports of cargo losses, prisoner transfers, and fear of further engagements.
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Santiago
Chile
Pacific Ocean
South America
Pacific
Pernambuco
Radnorshire
Rio de Janeiro
Tribute to Gen Robert E Lee Observance at Capitol
Simple ceremonies marked the 110th birthday observance of Gen Robert E Lee by the Mildred Lee Chapter with members from several Confederate and patriotic groups. Miss Mary Custis Lee attended as guest of honor at the statue base while a wreath was placed and poems read, recalling Lee’s life and virtues for a crowd including veterans, U D C leaders, and Dr Mary Walker.
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Robert B. Lee
Mildred Lee
Children of the Confederacy
Capitol
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Southern Society of Washington
The
Southern Rellef Society
E. C. Humphries
Bertha Thompson
A. C. D. Coqulnlett
Tee
Robert EB. Lea
Fred Beall
Miss Phillips Engagemen t to Evans Broken Soon
New York January 19 Two days after announcing Miss Margaret Louise Phillips engagement to Georges Morris Evans her parents announced the wedding for June would not take place Invitations for a dinner to announce the engagement were canceled Mrs Phillips gave no explanation saying the engagement is broken Evans a banker in Washington is a son of Mrs Morris Evans of Washington He belongs to Warrenton Hunt and Chevy Chase clubs and is a noted amateur horseman Also noted a second lectures on automobile construction at Miller Brothers salesroom tonight by Charles A Babcock about motor parts and production followed by a forum
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Evans
New York
Margaret Louise Phillips
Jacob I. Phillips
East Sixty-seventh Street
Georges Morris Evans
Washington
Killips
Miller Brothers
H Street
Charles A. Babcock
M, EL
Mr. Babcock
Raider off Mexican coast fears reach Vera Cruz
Reports from Vera Cruz say a German commerce raider is in the Gulf of Mexico and may strike oil ships bound for England from Tampico. The Mexican capital notes no confirmation of the rumor as of January 19.
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Mexican Coast
Mors
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Tampico
England
Mexico City
Vopicka Gets Leave as German Charges Dropped
Germany withdrew charges of unneutral conduct against American Minister Vopicka accredited to Roumania Serbia and Bulgaria and he applied for leave of absence for health reasons. The State Department explained removal of the Bucharest posting stemmed from military orders, not the charges, and noted no American consul was nearby to handle interests. A secretary with consular rank may be sent to protect American interests as a temporary measure.
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State Department
Germany
Wopicka
Roumania
Serbia
Bulgaria
Berlin
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Vopicka
Bucharest
Department
Bussche
Missing Flyers Describe Imperial Valley Flight Mishap Across Border
Narrative recounts a plane journey begun January 10 across mountains toward Calexico amid poor maps and strong north winds. The crew misjudged location near Salton Sea, landed, rationed water, and split to seek aid. rescues found Col. Bishop January 18 while the narrator was aided by mobile rescuers.
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Uary
Calexico
Imperial Valley
Gail
Salton Sea
Belef
Col. Bishop
Southern Pacific Railway
Poincare Says France Seeks Vindication Not Revenge
The French president rejects any push for a forceful war and backs Wilson's international peace aims. He argues France must restore violated rights and protect Europe from a peace that could invite further outrages. He recalls Alsace Lorraine and Belgium and notes France endured wounds since 1871 while avoiding revenge. He insists on vindication founded on right and justice and believes Wilson will understand.
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Poincare
Wilson
Europe
France
Alsace
Lorraine
Belgium
Germany
Agadir
United States
Entente warships chase new raider warned by wireless
Wireless flash from a British cruiser near Sandy Hook warned that the captured British ship St Theodore was armed by Germans and scouting a steamship lane. Reports say the Diack raider Moewe supplied guns to captives St Theodore and Yarrowdale, both British, as Entente vessels hunt German raiders sunk Voltaire and Georgic amid mounting Atlantic activity.
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New York
St. Theodore
Sandy Hook
South Atlantic
Moewe
Held Up in His Store by Colored Men at 1806 Half St
Frederick Kolker reports a bold robbery at his Half Street Southwest store around 8:30 PM. Two young men about 5 feet 4 inches, 18 to 20, in dark clothes held him at gunpoint, plundered the cash register of $20 and a revolver, then fled. A separate incident notes Edwin B. Martin colliding with a child, Stewart Cobin, 9, at Ninth and D Streets Northeast. Cobin suffered non serious head and arm injuries and was taken to Casualty Hospital.
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Washington
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Kolker
Mr. Kolker
Edwin B. Martin
Riverdale
Hig
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D Streets
Stewart Cobin
Ninth Street
Hope for Senate Action on State Exhibits at Inauguration
A joint district committee endorses a temporary state exhibit for the inauguration and a later permanent display. They seek Senate approval to run February 26 to March 10, plan a federal government exhibit in a department building, and will form a seven member committee to approach the U S Chamber of Commerce with a memorial. Snowden Ashford notes No 3 engine house near the Senate office building as a likely headquarters. Heads up for welcoming governors and mobilizing state support. Next meeting will be called by Nathan B Williams.
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Nathan B. Williams
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Snowden Ashford
Engine House
Wiliams
Newlands Admits Leak In Secret Senate Session
Senator Newlands admitted giving the Interstate Commerce Commission a copy of Senator Cummins speech, saying he did not expect secrecy to shield an appointee from objections. The incident sparked jokes and debate on Senate secrecy, with Norris proposing rules reform. The Norris resolution was referred, then indefinitely postponed by a 60 to 7 vote.
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Interstate Commerce
Daniels
Cummins
Senate
Newlands
Commission
Senator Cummins
Nevada
Kenyon
Gallinger
Committee On Rules
Brady
la Follette
Lane
Martine
Poindexter
Impetus for St Pauls Catholic Church Campaign
Parish men met in the parish hall and chose captains to lead a 50 day drive to raise 50 900 for church improvements. Funds will complete towers, install two side altars and a organ, and finish interior decoration by the june 1918 jubilee of Mgr James F Mackin. The general committee includes Rev Fathers James E Krug William J Carroll Hugh Curley Andrew I Hickey P L J Walligan and John H Clark.
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St. Paul's Catholic Church
Mgr
James F. Mackin
James E. Krug
William J. Carroll
Hugh Curley
Mgr. Mackin
Andrew I. Hickey
PL J. Walligan
John H. Clark
Senate confirms four for Federal shipping board
The Senate last night confirmed William Denman of San Francisco Bernard N Baker of Baltimore James B White of Kansas City and Theodore Brent of New Orleans as members of the Federal shipping board Opposed to John A Donald of New York the fifth member the progressive Republicans blocked his confirmation though it was said he would be approved soon The opposition centers on his ownership of steamships under the British flag and his use of Chinese crew. The Bachelor Club minstrels will perform at the Fort Myer Y M C A this evening at 8 00 with participants including Ralph Evans H L Ham Glenn H Shaffer L C Panzer H H Mitchell and others.
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William Denman
San Francisco
Bernard N. Baker
Baltimore
James B. White
Kansas City
Theodore Brent
New Orleans
Federal Shipping Board
Senate
John A. Donald
New York
Phelan
Donald
Playhouse Case Goes Over Injunction Hearing
Hearing on the petition by Rear Admiral Schroeder and Mrs Schroeder to bar use of the Playhouse at 1814 No street northwest for balls and entertainments has been continued to January 39. The British Ambassador and nearby social figures filed affidavits supporting the complaint. Former Judge Daniel Thew Wright, for Eldridge E Jordan and George P Eustis, will file an answer by month end. Attorneys Maddox and Gatley represent the complainants.
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Schroeder
No Street
Balla
Adimira
Daniel Thew Wright
Eldridge E. Jordan
George P. Eustis
Maddox and
Gatley
Fess to Teach Bible Class at First Presbyterian Church
Representative Simon Fess will teach the men’s Bible class at First Presbyterian Church on Cl street tomorrow morning. The Rev. John Britton Clark will conduct the regular services after the class.
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Simon Fess
First Presbyterian Church
John Marshall Plate
Cl Street
John Britton Clark
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