Turks Vote to Accept Peace Proposals in Council
Constantinople January 22 Turkish grand council voted in favor of Europe’s peace proposals with the Balkan allies. The government supported ceding Adrianople and other terms while seeking time to settle indemnity and related issues. The army favored continuing the war but acknowledged the unlikelihood of saving Adrianople.
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Indemnity Dispute Clouds Postwar Peace Talks
Allies push for a heavy indemnity on Turkey tied to debts and territories to be annexed under the peace treaty. Ankara resists arguing Turkey’s bankruptcy and weakened finances. Negotiations on minor issues and occupation of provinces will extend for weeks before a treaty is signed.
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Forty Turks Killed on Fleet in Dardanelles Battle
Constantinople reports Greek naval clash off the Dardanelles on January 22. Four Turkish officers and 35 enlisted men captured, 164 wounded. A Turkish turret shell exploded causing mass casualties aboard the Torgut Reis, with both Himch guns rendered inoperable. Asgari-Towak also sustained heavy damage as runners claim Greek losses were significant.
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Wilson cabinet hints and Progressive calls surface
President elect Wilson faces a flood of cabinet suggestions from Progressive Republicans urging Henry D Clayton for Attorney General and A A Jones for Interior. Governors Hawley Norris and others are named, with Idaho Senator Borah voicing conservation support as Wilson plans a reform push in New Jersey corporation law.
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Reception in sight as inaugural committee seeks more power
In a heated session the inaugural committee pressed for immediate action to obtain authority from Congress. Senate and House members, led by Meiners, issued a statement denying authority to organize or delay functions. The joint committee met and declared it has no authority to organize, prompting calls for swift legislative handling.
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Inaugural Reception Power Debate Delays Action
Senate committee debates scope of power over inauguration events and a reception for the president elect. Democratic leaders push for Capitol reception while admissions say Congress must authorize. Martine seeks input before moving, citizens ready to assist, Capitol lighting praised as a unifying spectacle.
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Inaugural Reception Possible and Other Today’s Items
Today's issue index highlights topics including a possible inaugural reception under Wilson, peace terms after Turkey, Taft speeches on reforms and tax, endorsements and nominations for Congressional clubs, and society notes. Also noted are Florida senators as guests, canal law support by senators, and a 160000 Hebrew college grant.
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Lured to death by a kitten on thin pond ice
In Cleveland on a January morning 12 year old Elizabeth Muasurka, of 2833 East Eighty third Street, fell through a pond ice while walking to school. Her sister Mary and friends heard cries as her cat drowned with her. Workmen found her body twenty minutes later after heroically failing to reach the thin ice.
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BORDER WAR RENEWED PEACE PARLEY IN CHIHUAHUA
Insurgents hold Palomas opposite Columbus New Mexico and Guadalupe below Fabens Texas. Rebels threaten to resume hostilities as talks with a peace commission advance. David de la Fuente leads bands near San Antonio, while the gunboat Wheeling sails from Tampa toward Vera Cruz to guard American interests.
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Divorce Judge Awards Banker's Wife A Million Deposit
Special to The Washington Post reports Josiah V. Thompson of Uniontown secured a divorce and transferred $1,690,000 to a New York bank for credit to Mrs Blanche Thompson. The plaintiff, Mrs Thompson, is staying at the Plaza Hotel and declines to comment on the deposit.
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Triple Ceremony Draws Large Crowd in Maniius Tl
A triple wedding occurred in Maniius Tl with Miss Mary Atrile and Miss Fennie Laurie marrying Henry, John, and Joseph Genuel. All residents, the couples had been wheel mates in youth and shared a large wedding feast. The event drew a substantial local crowd and was noted by Special to The Washington Fist.
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Goulds Wedding at Lyndhurst in Simple Country Ceremony
Miss Helen Miller Gould wed Finley J. Shepard of the Missouri Pacific Railroad in a quiet noon ceremony at Lyndhurst. The bride wore duchess ivory satin with rose point lace, attended by two nieces, with about 75 relatives and friends present including many Gould family members and notable guests.
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President Taft Advocates Washington Park Plan
President Taft appeals to Congress to invest in a grand park system for Washington, urging purchase of Rock Creek area land to connect with the Mall and Soldiers' Home. He argues parks will frame public buildings and elevate national majesty, urging immediate action to secure affordable land now before higher future prices.
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COREY TELLS OF POOL ROOSEVELT DEFENDS MERGER
Corey testifies Roosevelt followed him on stand after sanctioning the Tennessee Coal and Iron deal to save the country from disaster. He cites a steel rail pool by American manufacturers as late as 1904 with the United States Steel total participation. The witness, at Dickinson's questioning, notes agreements with foreign rail makers and price keeping with Gary and Schawaly among attendees.
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Texas Legislature Condemns Inaugural Balls
The Texas legislature adopted resolutions condemning inaugural balls in the state. The action, stated in the interest of religion and morals, aligns with views supporting President-elect Wilson. The measure was reported from Austin on January 22.
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Three Robbers Hold Up New York Cashier Scene
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports three robbers, one armed, forced cashiers at Robs & Bro. wholesale provisions on West Thirty Sixth Street to hand over between 71,000 and 5,000 dollars. A night watchman briefly appeared from a cold storage room as the trio fled, while six drivers waited unaware in front of the wagons.
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Wounded 14 year old miner's desperate mountain trek
In Mingo county West Virginia James Stepp, a 14 year old miner at Thacker, reportedly had his intestines torn in fourteen places and his left knee shattered after an alleged shooting by William Pontus, a Thacker Coal Company foreman. He walked four miles to a doctor, was treated in Matewan, but is not expected to survive.
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Wesleyan Professor Urges Closing Churches For Experiment
Bartford Conn Jan 2 An uproariously good time on Sundays is urged by Willard C Fisher former Mayor of Middletown and Wesleyan University professor speaking to the Get-Together Club at Center Congregational Church He advocates closing all churches for a limited period to test Sunday laws and argues going to church is not religion with a wide open Sunday law and restraints.
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Governor's Son Arch Johnson to Enter Pacific Coast Boxing
San Francisco officials assure Archie Johnson son of Gov Hiram Johnson will appear as an aspirant for the welterweight title at the Pacific coast amateur boxing tournament to be held at the Olympic Club tomorrow night. Johnson may forego his entry but intends to contest if needed with Ernie Clark as his welterweight opponent.
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Taft urges immediate, wider District improvements and parks
President Taft addressed Washington business leaders urging immediate expenditure to expand the District of Columbia parks and build federal offices. He argued the capital belongs to the people and should be beautified now, despite election-year economic worries, and pressed Congress to authorize extended development toward Rock Creek and the surrounding areas.
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