Root Calls Nation to Arms for Peace in War Address
Elishu Root interprets Wilson's Senate speech as admitting no escape from war but by preparation, condemning Germany and urging universal military service. He and leaders like Alston Parker, Admiral Fiske, Wenken, and Stimson advocate a League of Nations backed by ready defense, warning liberty would die without action.
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Stimson
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Serbia
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Thaver
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Bradley A Bakere
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Maryland
Randolph Barten
National Guard
Kaiser to propose universal peace conference plan
Paris dispatch reports L Oeuvre recounting a curiously detailed peace move attributed to the Kaiser. The proposal would urge a world peace conference around his birthday, citing Kant and aiming to organize future peace through federal union, with Germany as a catalyst.
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Allied Navy Heads Hold A War Council
An Allied naval conference in London included Sir Edward Carson Admiral Jellicoe Rear Admiral Lacaze and other experts from Britain France and Italy. Premier Lloyd George opened the talks urging closer coordination and unity of action for Mediterranean fleets and shipping routes.
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Yordon Fan
London
Navid Pote
Mediterranean
Cdward Carson
John R Jellicoe
Lacaze Trench
M Lebon
Poso Marine
Corst
Dallolio
Lloyd George
England Demands Foreign Securities Under Defense Order
Londen Jan 25 The Official Gazette announces a new order under the defense of the realm act empowering the treasury to requisition foreign securities to strengthen Britain financial position and to require holders to report them The order forbids transfer or sale outside the United Kingdom and excludes securities owned by non residents A full return of holdings will be required and terms will mirror the voluntary mobilization scheme despite higher income tax levied
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Great Britain
United Kingdom
Gerard Asks About Americans Among War Prisoners
Berlin law 235 James W Gerard the American Ambassador renewed inquiries at the foreign office regarding the possible presence of Americans among the war prisoners brought to Germany by the captured British steamer Lannondale Mit Gerard also asked whether there were among the prisoners nationals of countries whose interests the United States is looking after in harmony and their plate of confinement in order that they may be furnished with the necessary clothes and that arrangements may be made for forwarding food parcels to them from their homes.
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Germany
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United States
Spain to stay neutral in European war says premier
Count Romanones announced Spain will remain neutral in the European conflict and observe royal neutrality. In Madrid he spoke at a luncheon for provincial mayors and said intervention would come only at the opportune moment, hoping King Alfonso may act as mediator someday. Florida Cuba the Carolinas Superior service 4 beet equipped scheduled trains. Seaboard Air Lane, 1416 XY. gve Ady.
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Hands Off in Europe Predicts a New Era for US Trade
Senate action on President Wilsons peace league proposal intensifies a Borah resolution invoking Washington Jefferson and Monroe. Democrats plan to delay debate while supporting isolationist principles. Lloyd George signals empire unity and a forthcoming imperial war council to shape postwar policy.
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Indictments Target Ohio Fraud in 1920 Election
Cincinnati dispatch reports eleven men including two city councilmen and a deputy sheriff were indicted by a federal grand jury for alleged frauds in the last presidential election. Bonds set at 2500 to 2560 dollars each for the released suspects, with more arrests anticipated in Portsmouth and Scioto county. The panel condemned the ballot’s sanctity amid wholesale concern over election irregularities.
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Emperor Charles Receives Penfield in State Ceremony
Vienna reports Emperor Charles received American Ambassador Frederick Penfield this afternoon to accept his new credentials in a full state ceremony. Penfield was accompanied to the palace by Commander Stephen W. Graham naval attaché and Secretary Westewart.
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CALLS BUTLER SLAYER ACCUSED OF KILLING WIFE
Harry J Spanell testified he did not kill Crystal Holand Spanell and claimed Lieut Col Malcolm C Butler of the Sixth United States Cavalry shot his wife and Butler during a July Alpine Texas auto ride Spanell described a fight and said he thought Butler fired the fatal shot as spectators cried and the jury watched the dramatic courtroom recital in San Angelo Texas on January 28.
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Root Urges Arming for Peace in War Debate
A span of items in the issue references political figures like Borah and Lloyd George and notes calls for stronger defense measures. The page teases debates on arming for peace, fiscal questions, and shifting international tensions, with brief mentions of U S trade outlook and legislative probes.
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Gauces Fail as Senate Debates Key Legislation
Democrats in the Senate caucus after a three hour gathering clash over prioritizing water power measures and the corrupt practices bill. They referred the issue to the steering committee with orders to report later. Railroad legislation is favored though strike prevention provisions are disputed. President Wilson seeks recommendations on further public protection after the eight hour norm. Additional bills including flood control, Porto Rican citizenship, mineral land leasing, and vocational education are in contention.
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Crisis in Japan as Ozaki attacked during rally
A mass meeting in Tokyo aimed at forcing cabinet resignation was interrupted when four men attacked Yukio Ozaki former justice minister. The crowd overpowered assailants and the lower house was dissolved by Premier Terauchi amid threats of a new election and shifting party loyalties. The move sparks a political crisis seen as internal with imperial backing.
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Tokyo
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Kokuminto
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White House bars Wood from social events
Special to The Washington Post reports Representative William B Wood of Indiana was barred from all White House social functions after leading a resolution. Wood did not attend a congressional reception and declined to comment beyond confirming he received no invitation. Senator Lodge of Massachusetts is said to have been similarly retrenched from the White House social list.
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