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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1916

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Villa Captured Near San Geronimo Faces Firing

A Washington Post special dispatch reports Gen Francisco Villa captured near San Geronimo Chihuahua. Carranza forces and Hearst ranch cowboys pursued Villa for a week, with 16 of his followers executing after confessing to the Santa Ysabel massacre. Villa reportedly to be brought to Chihuahua alive. public execution at Juarez proposed.

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Bitter Greek king blasts allies over Greece crisis

Athens cables recount King Constantine denouncing allied actions as sovereignty violations led by Britain and France. He cites Corfu, Demir-Hissar, and other occupations, saying Greeks once favored the entente have since turned away while warning of Gallipoli failures and Bulgarian talks.

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Greek King Seethes Over Allies High-Handed Acts Draw War

King Constantine blames allied behavior for war’s drift toward a drawn outcome. He says Greeks turned against entente moves after violent actions, condemns property destruction and neutrality violations. He asserts Greeks favor the entente while denying French authority and criticizing efforts to enter Gallipoli.

Paris Constantine Associated Press France Greece Germany Belgium Luxemburg Entente Gallipoli

Roosevelt Urges Americanization and Universal Service

Theodora Roosevelt headlines a national conference in Philadelphia urging patriotism and better integration of immigrants. He praises Germany’s efficiency while condemning its anti human stance, calls for military training in schools, stronger armed forces, and federal oversight of industry amid a broader “Fear God and Take Your Own Part” message.

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Japan Attacks Anglo Japanese Pact in China Policy Debate

Tokyo dispatch notes a bitter Tokyo press campaign against the Anglo Japanese alliance fueled by pro German sentiment. Yamato edits declares entente powers are losing and England fears Japan's expansion in India China and the south seas as Japan seeks new alignments. Contd on fourth palm.

England China America India International News Service Tokyo Japan Yamato Germany United States Indie South Seas France Russia Italy

Roosevelt Critiques U S Policy On Mexico And War Demands

The speaker condemns the present administration for weak foreign policy toward Mexico and urges readiness to defend right through righteous war. He argues Americans must stand by leaders who pursue strong action and denounces pacifist stances as soft and dangerous. He cites Lincoln and Wilson to support firm, patriotic conflict when needed.

Armed Japanese land war bride dividend report

A U S Immigration Inspector and Carranza officials report seeing armed Japanese soldiers in regular uniforms near the Mexico US border raising alarm in Baja California. Carranza to investigate and possibly dispatch detachments from Tecate and Mexicali to search for troops amid fears of broader mobilizations.

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Russian destroyers sink 163 vessels on Black Sea raid

Petrograd reports that on January 17 torpedo boats raided the Anatolian coast destroying 163 sailing vessels, 31 carrying various goods. Thirty men were taken prisoner as other ships escaped.

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Roosevelt Pleads and Russia Claims Victories Reported

The issue highlights a call to arms by Roosevelt and reports of Russian victories. It notes a Greek king's stores allied with forces, a embargo debate in the Senate, and mentions a new revolt plan and military actions such as a Bulgar port being shelled.

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English Submarine Ashore Off Holland Reported

London January 20 British submarine went ashore off Holland in a brief official notice. There was no loss of life. Some crew were taken off by a British destroyer and others rescued by a Dutch warship and brought into Holland.

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Russian Armies Claim Great Gains On Fronts

London dispatch reports four Russian armies pressing on multiple fronts from Dvina to Persia. German columns collided and suffered heavy losses near Jacobstadt. Russians expelled them. In Bessarabia an Austrian position fell, and Turkish forces retreated in the Caucasus as Austro German losses mounted. Continuous fighting noted on the Drischaty front. page continuation promised.

International News Service London Dvinsk Persia Dvina Bessarabia Caucasus Jacobstadt Drischaty

Mob Seizes Six In Jail In Sylvester Ga Lynching Plot

A mob of about 60 men took six colored inmates from Worth county jail in Sylvester Georgia. They overpowered Sheriff L A Potts, gained entry with a staged request to place a prisoner in protective custody, then forced the sheriff aside and abducted the men. The group headed toward Doles near the Lee county line amid threat of lynching.

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National Security League Congress Urges Armament

Roosevelt and Bacon rally hundreds of manufacturers and lawyers at the New Willard calling Americans to arm for a possible future conflict. Miss Wetmore stresses mothers must raise sons not to be soldiers while Wright warns of policy shifts and a need for immediate preparedness. Col. Roosevelt and others critique diplomacy over submarine warfare and endorse a stronger national defense program.

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