Duel of Bié Guns on Flanders Front
London reports a massive artillery duel between German and Allied forces in Flanders with incursions near Neuville Saint Vaast and bombardments spreading along the Yser to Ypres. German shells destroy the Nieuport cathedral and tower, with French and British artillery countering and silencing several batteries as observers note.
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War Moves of a Day Along the Battle Lines In the East and West
German shells breached French trenches near the Yser mouth in a new push but were repelled per the French war office. French aviators from Ghergheli report heavy casualties northward while Dunkirk air raids by German pilots are repelled by Britain. Berlin says Turkish troops beat British at Kut el Amara. Athens cites a French submarine torpedoing the Turkish yacht in the Bosphorus. Russians near Pinsk pressure the German held city. France calls on England for an immediate blockade of Germany.
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U S Protest Against Blockade Spread and Naval Law Views
The State Department outlines objections to British orders in council as discriminatory toward neutrals and discusses the feasibility and legality of a Baltic blockade. It contrasts submarine and cruiser warfare under the London Declaration and notes prior cases on indemnity, including the William P Frye cargo destruction and vessel claims.
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Norway
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London
William P Frye
Britain Germany Lusitania Talks Signal Mixed US Demands
Negotiations over submarine warfare with Germany extend into a second confidential session as Secretary Lansing, with President Wilson's approval, reviews a German proposal. Both sides claim progress on many points but insist on strict accountability for neutrals' lives, with Berlin's response and possible recommendations to Berlin anticipated today.
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Wilson
Count von Bernstorff
State Department
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North Sea
Nancy Bombarded by Long Range Guns and Planes
Paris reports Nancy was shelled again by German long range guns this morning and bombs dropped by aircraft in the afternoon. Despite the bombardment only two people were wounded and the aerial attack caused no clear result. Earlier the city faced killings and injuries over three days, prompting President Poincare to visit and the removal of art works and state orders for thousands of weapons to depart the city.
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Fight Over Delegates Roils 1916 Republican Plans
Washington Post special from Chicago outlines a clash between Southern delegations and the party leadership over primary laws and the convention call. Chairman Hilles notes discrepancies among state election statutes as the GOP gears up for the Coliseum convention in 1916.
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Washington Post
Chicago
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Republican National Committee
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Washington
Americans jailed for living in prohibited English areas
Liverpool January 25 Americans arrested here charged with living in areas foreigners were prohibited from inhabiting and for registering themselves as British.
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Washington Post
Liverpool
Big Gun Duel in Flanders Headlines Today
Index to today’s issue lists major items including a big gun duel in Flanders, U S defines blockade terms, Berlin’s Lusitania offer rejected, British forces in Chicago actions, and a range of war related briefs.
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Sweden to join war embargoes as step toward preparedness
Sweden debates budget in parliament reaffirming neutrality but acknowledging readiness for emergencies. Officials say embargoes on exports to Germany by Sweden and Denmark reflect self defense and preparedness, not a bid to aid Britain. Reports link Scandinavian actions to fear of imminent involvement in the European war. The note ends with a public sale listing at Sloat's today.
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United States
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Interna.nal
New York
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J. P. Morgan
H.C Frick
Jules H. Ford
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Waterbury
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Hammarskjveld
Scandinavia
Denmark
Great Britain
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Switzerland
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Order In Council
Free Seas
Holland
Norway
Seema
President backs independent tariff commission plan
President Wilson supports creating a nonpartisan independent tariff commission to study economic influences and supply data for legislation. He spoke with Representative Kitchin and plans to present the idea to Senator Simmons, stressing the need for a data driven body amid abnormal world conditions and to foster new U.S. industries.
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Senate Finance Committee
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Federal Trade Commission
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