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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1917
Page
10
Idaho Senator Teas criticizes Wilson peace proposals as entangling the United States in European politics and a world police force. He warns alliances could force US military action and clash with Washington and Monroe doctrine principles.
Mahon, head of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Frectrie Railway Employees, was elected eighth vice president of the American Federation of Labor by the AF of L executive council in New York. The vacancy followed the death of Third Vice President A Hayes. The council approved the Baltimore convention’s plan for a pan American Federation of Labor conference and Latin American labor groups’ support.
Pan American diplomats show mixed reactions to Wilson’s peace address. Southern representatives avoid urging governments, awaiting foreign directives. Many from the region greet the document with reserve, some calling it a practical state paper for the world.
An old ad copy touts Allen's Foot Exes antiseptic powder to shake into shoes and sprinkle on feet to relieve burning, itching, and swelling. It targets tired, tender feet and promises instant relief, referencing wartime needs and German boots to bolster credibility.
The Federal Bureau of Navigation estimates 1149 ships sunk in 1916, totaling about 2.08 million tons, with 2506 ships built totaling 1.90 million tons. The net world tonnage reduced by roughly 200,000 tons. Britain built 610 vessels (619,000 tons) and the United States 1,214 vessels (560,000 tons).
The Lewis machine gun, rejected by military experts, was tested again yesterday by the House military committee. After improvements a final May试 test will determine if a light type gun is suitable for the army. The latest gun appropriation funded heavy guns, as no Hecht light gun had yet reached reliability.
The Vatican Court of cassation ruled the 1910 marriage of Count Victor Moschini to Miss Olga Luin Davis of Fort Worth Texas is valid. The annulment petition by the husband was rejected. The case involved a forged Mexican birth certificate and a later correction identifying the countess as the daughter of James Davis. The episode sparked sensational claims and alimony awards of $50,000 and $1,000 monthly.
New York January 26 Captain Wilbur Wright and Lieutenant Frank A Spencer faced court martial at Fort Totten on charges they spread eagled five guards by tying them to gun carriage wheels. Witness Max Kellerman described being lashed to a wheel for two hours and food complaints amid the incident.
Paris dispatch reports Rome reacting to President Wilsons Senate address with enormous sensation in society and politics. Initial disquiet gave way to understanding that his peace basis aligns closely with Entente reply, signaling a shared path toward a durable peace.
Philadelphia January 26 All vaults at the local mint are being enlarged to store more than 1 billion dollars in gold bullion. Over 500 million dollars in gold bricks are already in the vaults and plans are under way to remove the New York subtreasury of about 500 million dollars. Superintendent Adam Joyce says none of the bullion will be coined due to a surplus of gold coins in circulation.
Gen Funston announced that troops from the Fifth Maryland Regiment will begin their journey home on February 6, marching from Eagle Pass to San Antonio en route to Baltimore for muster out. Earlier the Third District of Columbia National Guard trained in advance tactics and cover maneuvers, then saw Illinois troops depart for Fort Sheridan, concluding a Texas campaign with the brigade.
Police roped off the district bounded by Sixth Eighth Callowhill and Buttonwood Streets and began vaccinating over 400 people after the discovery of a smallpox case. The area is largely foreign born and Black residents.
In Charleston on January 26 the legislature heard a bill by Delemare Arnold granting husbands immunity from slanderous remarks or acts by wives. The measure states a husband shall not be liable for his wife's words or deeds and that joining the husband as a defendant is not necessary in suits against the wife in such cases.
New York January 26 Senator William Alden Smith told a Michigan Society of New York gathering that the nation should heed Washingtons warning about foreign entanglements. He noted a storm around the capital and questioned international parliament, stressing restraint and US neutrality while recalling Deweys warning on German naval moves in Manila Bay.
Helena Jan 26 The Montana supreme court ruled a peaceful boycott is not illegal and cannot be abated as a nuisance. It upheld lower court rulings denying an injunction by a Butte theater against the Silver Bow Trades and Labor Council and others. Picket signs on a sidewalk near the theater were deemed not wrongful nor a nuisance.
The Reserve thon commission reports an expansion of the National Woresat Forests by 23708 acres in the White and Southern Appalachian mountains, totaling 1873131 acres. Main purchase was 8000 acres on Mount Mitchell NC, with 4500 acres in White Mountains NH and smaller tracts across NC VA WV GA TN. Special to The Washington Pont Rockville Jan 26. County commissioners name constables and tax collectors for districts including Laytonsville Groomes Clarkesburg King Poolesville Luhn Rockville Roberts Colesville Hobbs Darnestown McCrossin Bethesda Peake Olney Dailey Gaithersburg Small Potomac Magaha Damascus Darby Wheaton ODonnell
A T Peterson of Scott County Virginia was sentenced to three years in the Atlanta prison after a Federal court trial at Big Stone Gap Virginia for stealing a money order stamp from a Virginia post office. The stamp was alleged to be used in a land defrauding scheme and Peterson had previously served time in the Virginia penitentiary for using stamps and dies to commit fraud.
Franklin D. Roosevelt assistant secretary of the United States Navy arrived in Port au Prince from Cuba and was received with admiral honors. He visited the American legation attended a luncheon, reviewed the troops, and a dinner was hosted at the palace for Atlantic fleet officers followed by a ball.
Albany January 26 A general denial of charges of misconduct filed against him by the City Club of New York was submitted on behalf of District Attorney Swann of New York to Gov. Whitman. A motion to dismiss was set for January 31 with possible refereeing if needed. In New York Breckinridge, a former assistant DA tied to Swann Delehanty controversy, was indicted for allegedly taking a bribe of 500 dollars amid a dispute over prosecutions of strikers.
Mr Breckinridge surrendered at the district attorney's office and was released on bail of 4509 dollars for appearance Monday to plead to the indictment.
Lincoln Neb Jan 26 A movement to rename the Omaha to Denver auto road the Buffalo Bill trail was announced by President Roper of the Omaha Lincoln and Denver Highway Society He will call a society meeting to act on the proposal extending the trail to the Lookout Mountain monument.
A Minneapolis dispatch reports Dr. Albert Fred Woods dean of Minnesota Agricultural College would accept the Maryland State College of Agriculture presidency with a salary of 10000 dollars a year. He has conferred with Samuel M. Shoemaker and Gov. Harrington. The board has not formally offered the post yet. A board meeting is expected next week to decide.
The European cold wave tightens its grip with Germany suffering and food and munitions transport disrupted. Rhine navigation halted by ice Friday while central and eastern German rivers lie iced over. British front reports show the fiercest winter conditions since the war began, freezing radiators and carburetors and leaving many cars idle on remote roads as soldiers endure biting weather.
San Francisco on January 26 reports Four thousand cases of Chinese eggs en route to Seattle since August 1914 were released from city quarantine. Superior Judge J. M. Sewell held the board of health lacked authority over shipments passing through the city to points outside the state. Attorneys for the shipper say the decision clears the way for import of millions of eggs usable for baking when young and tanning leather when aged.
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