Villa May Seize Territory as Troops Move North
Reports say 8000 troops concentrated near Chihuahua to challenge Carranza forces. United States shows indifference to local settlement while warning it will hold de facto government responsible for protection of American interests. Ambassador Fletcher's dispatch and embargo actions await decisions amid rising tensions in Mexico. Cardinal Gibbons and others urge US intervention to prevent executions and conspiracies.
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Open Speakership Fight Bubbles Behind House Conference
Republican members of the House plan a conference to map the party program for the Sixty-fifth Congress. The self-styled conference signals the start of the speakership battle as Republicans seek to nab independents to tilt the organization by a narrow margin. Augustus P Gardner of Massachusetts helped call the meeting, which is expected to be lively.
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Wilson Intervened to Avert 48-Hour Railroad Strike
Two railroad union leaders testified before the House Interstate Commerce Committee that President Wilson’s intervention prevented a strike by the engineers and conductors last summer. W. & Stone of the engineers and L. F E. Sheppard, acting head of the conductors, spoke in opposition to strike prevention legislation.
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Congress Asked to Provide Funds for Danish West Indies Purchase
President Wilson informed Congress of ratification exchange on the Danish West Indies treaty and requested the first session to authorize the $25,000,900 payment. A revenue bill now under consideration would authorize a bond issue to fund the islands purchase.
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Bryan Supports Peace Terms Rejects Entangling Alliances
Madison Wis January 23 William Jennings Bryan praised the President's peace appeal while opposing joining an international council to decide U.S. war policy. He argued Americans would not cede military control to Europe and urged the Senate to back the wheat of peace while rejecting the tares of alliance.
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Congress Action Noted In Brief Senate Address And Nominations
Senate officials prepared the chamber for a surprise Monday address by the President the first such notice in 126 years. John A. Donald’s nomination to the Federal shipping board was confirmed after prior opposition over Chinese crew use. Alaska Hawaii liquor prohibition moves advanced with Wickersham bill intro and committee reports. Chesapeake and Delaware Canal funding retained in the rivers and harbors bill amid debate over its military value and cost.
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Pension Requested for Widow of Dr. Hunt in Line of Duty Death
District commissioners sent a bid to Congress seeking a pension of $49 a month for Marie Seitz Bunt widow of Dr. Arthur Hunt medical inspector who died from infantile paralysis contracted in the line of duty. He made 1115 visits between July 18 and September 29 before being stricken and dying October 7. The move marks the first pension legislation requested by the commissioners for an individual.
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Change in Bank Crafts and Federal Reserve Drafts Plan
Governors of Federal Reserve banks study a scheme to replace distant drafts on New York with drafts on local district Federal Reserve banks. A favorable committee report supports rapid perfection of details ahead of the reserve deposits rule change next November. The plan aims to keep balances wired to distant sections usable as exchange basis even when moved to Federal Reserve banks.
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High Price Curb Claimed by Justice Department Probe
United States district attorney George W. Anderson of the Boston district says DOJ actions against alleged cornering of butter and other commodity markets have deterred manipulators. He expects prices not to rise beyond justified by economics and notes war conditions fueled inflation but aims to control abuse. He declined to predict further grand jury or antitrust actions.
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No Pickets At Capitol Planned By Suffragists
Missy Alice Paul rejects reports of planned Capitol pickets by suffragists. She says the Congressional Union blames the President more than Congress for the federal amendment’s fate and will not divert attention from the White House. Eighteen Pennsylvania suffragists under Ella Tuegel plan to report for picket duty at the White House tomorrow.
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Navy steel plant under consideration by Navy Department
Secretary Daniels admitted yesterday that a Federal steel plant to supply United States Navy needs is under consideration. The move follows the sharp underbidding of Hadfields in armor-piercing projectile contracts, highlighting a push for a domestically controlled production facility.
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Death of Mrs. O. D. Merwin in Washington
Mrs Charles D Merwin one of the founders of the Southern Society of Washington and first woman president of the Monday Evening Club died Monday evening at her Cutler apartment at age 60 after several months illness Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 PM from the Confederate Memorial Home 1322 Vermont Ave NW She is survived by her husband Charles D Merwin of the Post Office Department and two sisters Emma C Longmire of New Orleans and Martha Bailey of St Joseph Missouri Funeral body to lie in state at the home from 1 PM Thursday until the service
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St. Joseph
Wilson Put Forward for Nobel Peace Prize
Senator Sheppard of Texas nominated President Wilson for the $40,000 Nobel Peace Prize, praising his Senate speech as a landmark plan for international peace and arguing he has placed himself ahead in the running.
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Senators Attack President Wilsons Capitol Visits
Republican senators condemn President Wilsons frequent Capitol visits as improper interference with legislation. Senator Jones cites 1904 and 1912 Democratic platforms opposing executive usurpation while Senator Sherman calls the camping at the Capitol an un warranted intrusion and proposes a reciprocal White House ramp.
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Loyal Servants Rewarded by Federation of Women’s Clubs
Five colored servants were honored by the Federation of Women’s Clubs at Ebbit hall for long service. Theresa Harper "Mammy" received $10 for longest service to one family. Regina Taylor $10 for longest service under one mistress. Mrs. J H Macias and Betty Upshur recognized for decades of service. Robert Allen and Maria Butler each received prizes from local associations and patrons for many years of service to their employers.
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Delegates Arrive for Willard Constructive Patriotism Congress
Delegates to the congress of constructive patriotism gather in Washington arriving last night. About two thousand delegates from 350 organizations educational institutions and state governors will attend the opening session at Willard with Elihu Root delivering the keynote. Alton B Parker will preside as honorary vice president and Robert Bacon will call the meeting to order. The Rt Rev Alfred Harding will give the invocation and S Stanwood Menken will present the foreword.
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Washington
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New York
Death of Mrs Britton lifelong Washington philanthropist
Louise Reed Britton wife of Alexander Britton senior partner of Britton and Gray died after a short illness at 1811 Q Street NW shortly after 10 AM She was born in Washington a longtime resident active in St Margarets Episcopal Church and a noted philanthropist Survived by husband two daughters Princess Zu Hohenrohe Schillingsfurst and Mrs Harry W Rusk Also a sister Mrs William B Chinhom and a brother Harry Reed Funeral plans not announced Train and travel details listed with Augusta to Augusta Special and Southern Railway services
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Millions for Defense Extended by Emergency Tax Rise
The proposed measure would raise income tax revenue to about 100 million annually if needed and allow flat increases when appropriations exceed revenue. It plans Treasury authority to issue up to 320 million in one year certificates, to bridge until June income taxes arrive, with at least 225 million expected for the next fiscal year.
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Caucus to lift bills and Dupont memorial revival
Senate Democrats meet to set a tentative postwar program amid opposition. It favors railroad labor reform, corrupt practices law, Webb bill on foreign selling agencies, flood control, mineral land conservation, with water power and Porto Rican citizenship issues paused. Dupont memorial plan relocates statue to Dupont Circle in Washington. Derby classic revival eyed with dates unclear. Newmarket hosts races if restored.
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PLAN NEW TEACHER UNIONS IN WASHINGTON
Washington teachers plan two new unions manual training teachers and graded school teachers as advocated by the American Federation of Teachers. George J. Jones reports from the federation convention in Chicago where a letter to Congress urged higher pay for Washington teachers relative to other federal employees. Nine unions now affiliate with the federation and the Washington delegate served on the resolutions and auditing committees and was elected to the board of trustees.
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New Triumphs At Recital With Gerhardt And Zimbalist
At the National Theater Mrs. Wilson-Greene presented a recital by Miss Elena Gerhardt and Efrem Zimbalist. Zimbalist showcased breadth of tone and technical facility in Handel, Beethoven, and contemporary pieces, while Gerhardt impressed with pure tone and expressive Schubert and Brahms songs. Excellent accompaniments by Golde and Chotzinoff complemented the performance.
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Federal aid for returning militiamen workers
The Federal bureau of immigration will assist guardsmen returning from the border if their jobs are filled. Commissioner General Caminetti issued orders to all officers to aid unemployed guardsmen. The War Department has approved the plan.
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Dartmouth Alumni Dinner Highlights Washington gathering at Raleigh
Dartmouth College alumni in Washington held a 3 beefsteak dinner at Raleigh. President Ernest M. Hopkins and Dean Craven Laycock led the event with Hopkins as guest of honor and Laycock as toastmaster. Henry Blair presided. notable guests from other universities attended and a long list of local alumni members were present.
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