Japan Aid to Huerta Spurs Deep U S Dilemma
Senators at the White House conference warned that Japan’s support for Huerta in Mexico risks provoking a serious crisis. The incident involves arms shipments and possible concessions, with officials noting the Idzuma cruiser visit and a five day festival for its officers. President Wilson may lift an embargo, while Congress weighs steps to maintain U S dominance and deter further entanglements with Japan.
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Mexico
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
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Huerta
Magdalena Bay
Misica
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Rate War A Finish Fight Begins In Shipping
London reports that Hamburg American and North German Lloyd announce a total rate war. Hamburg American plans to resume passenger service to the east and Far East and push into South America, challenging Lloyd's hold on traffic. British lines will cut steerage fares between the United States and continental ports starting February 1.
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Great Britain
Hamburg-American Steamship Line
Lloyd
Far East
United States
Continental
Rubber plate on warships tested by British navy
The British admiralty is experimenting with rubber plating for battleships. The system sandwiches rubber sheets between toughened stone layers, with inventors claiming the rubber wall will stop cannon shells much as sandbags stop rifle bullets.
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Admiralty
Globe
Haitian Ruler Flees as Foreign Ships Reach Port au Prince
Haiti news reports President Michel Oreste fled Port au Prince amid a city battle. The American battleship Montana and German cruiser Vineta landed forces to protect foreigners as unrest spreads from Cap Haitien to Saint Marc. Admiral Badger ordered the South Carolina to Port au Prince with Capt. Robert L. Russell directing international actions for protecting lives and property.
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Cuba
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Port Au Prince
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Navy
Envoy's Slayer Commits Suicide in Cell
Tangier Morocco January 27 The chef who on January 23 shot and killed Paul Chevandier de Valdrome the French diplomatic agent hanged himself in his cell while awaiting trial authorities said today confirming his death by his own hand.
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Morocco
Sure
Paul Chevandier de V Valdrome
Rebate ruling targets rail freight per diem favors
Interstate Commerce Commission declares rebates and allowances to industrial lines unlawful and compares large plant railways to common carriers. The decision estimates railroads lose about 15 million dollars annually and warns that if such practices were legal they would be extended to all shippers. It cites Pennsylvania, New York Central, Baltimore and Ohio, and major steel firms as beneficiaries and calls for consolidation of lawful practices across industries.
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Wational Tube Company
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Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company
Wheeling Steel and Iron Company
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Ice Shippers Protest 6 Percent Freight Increase
Witnesses before the Interstate Commerce Commission condemn a proposed 6 percent freight rate hike by Eastern trunk lines. H W Bahrenburg of Hoboken leader of the Natural Ice Association argues inefficient service and irregular shipments raise costs for railways and customers, urging rate reductions to boost volumes. Brick and clay shippers of the territory heard today.
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H. W. Bahrenburg
Hoboken
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McDevitt Granted Parade Permit for Washington Statue
Maj Sylvester, Washington police chief, awards John McDevitt a parade permit for February 3 in Washington. The statue will accompany McDevitt to Congress and the nation, but it cannot stay on the streets or in a public building overnight. If Congress rejects it, McDevitt plans to lodge the statue in a hotel during his stay.
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Butch” McDevitt
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Washington
Pinched Arm of Countess Sparks Dueling Cloud
Marine City Michigan January 27 a mere pinch on the arm and a sugared whispered insult to Countess Franz Haeling von LanzenaUer wife of a German army officer has drawn international attention to postmaster Charles L Doyle. The incident threatens a duel though friends have warned the German that dueling is frowned on in the United States and so far no clash has occurred.
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Washington Post
Marine City
Mich
Franz Haeling von Lanzenauer
Charles L. Doyle
Saint Glain Ha
Courttess
Dette
Doyle
United States
Poison Sent to Man Woman in Maiden Lane Mystery
Bridgeport investigators seek to solve the death of Mrs. Hannah Cross a friend of Mrs. Russell Sage. A neighbor rumor says 50 grains of codeine sulphate were left at her home the day she died. A druggist recalled a cafeine sulphate prescription and refused to repeat without another. Exhumation may follow. Estate listed at 1 million dollars.
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Washington Post
Bridgeport
Conn
Delany
Hannah Cross
Maiden Lane
Russell Sage
Cross
Vanderbilts Yacht Warrior Aground Off Colombia Coast
Frederic Vanderbilt’s vessel Warrior ran aground off the northwest coast of Colombia between Savanilla and Santa Marta during a winter cruise. Mr and Mrs Vanderbilt, the Duke and Duchess of Manchester, and Lord Falconer were rescued by the United Fruit steamer Frutera and transferred to Almirante bound for New York via Colon. A Kingston tug was dispatched as the crew remains aboard and the ship is in a fairly safe position. The 255 foot long Warrior, built in 1904 at Troon, Scotland, is 1097 gross tons and carries wireless.
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New York
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Scrubwoman Seeks Divorce Set Aside After 26 Years
Louise Dober of Menominee Michigan asks the circuit court to set aside her divorce from Alelius Dober claiming the decree was obtained by perjured testimony. Dober, once a scrubwoman, learned only recently that her former spouse was wealthy mine owner, after 26 years of separation.
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Washington
Menominee
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Fan
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Alctue Dober
Circuit Court
Alelus Dober
Hundreds of Montana Weddings Declared Invalid by Court
Helena Mont Jan 27 Hundreds of marriages in Montana were ruled invalid by Judge J Miller Smith in denying Henry C Cotter of Spokane as special administrator of Mamie Cruse Cotter estate The decision held Misa Cruse and Cotter married ten months after her divorce from Alva OBrien violated a two year no innocent divorced person and a three year prohibition The law once repealed in 1895 failed due to title defects and was largely ignored since then
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Helena
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Henry C. Cotter
Spokane
Mamie Cruse Cotter
Smith
Misa Cruse
Cotter
Alva O’brien
New York
Pope Receives Hammonds in Audience at Vatican
Rome January 27 The Pope granted an audience to Mr and Mrs John Hays Hammond of Washington The Pontiff praised Mrs Hammond for philanthropy blessed a crucifix Hammond plans to give his nun sister in Montreal and Hammond said the Pope appears in excellent health
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Washington Post
Rome
John Hays Hammond
Washington
Judson Coming Here Stirred By Cary Charges
Lieut Col William V Judson former engineer commissioner of the District of Columbia travels from the Panama Canal to Washington amid reports he will face House District committee inquiry on alleged improper park property actions. Capt Hugh Rodman named acting chairman in Judson's absence as investigation dating back to 1913 resumes.
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Alda Huerth
Col
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Gompers
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Count Boni
Urees
de Grane
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Féeara Judicial
Daniel Ballauf
Lincoln
Brady Estate May Reach 90 Million Appraisal
Albany report notes Anthony N Brady estate potentially valued at 90 million if transfer tax appraiser Charles M Friend succeeds. Taxable base would be about 85 million after life estate and liability deductions Brady endorsed for friends. State representatives estimate taxable value near 95 million, heirs claim around 70 million.
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Albany
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Charles M. Friend
Brady
Paris Deputies Bar Prince Prefix For Victor Napoleon’s Son
French chamber of deputies refuse to allow the prefix Prince for the son of Prince Victor Napoleon born January 23. Deputy Engeraud asked if Napoleon Louis is in exile under the 1886 law. No response yet. In Albany on January 27 a Sunday work bill for Jewish observance was introduced by Assemblyman Sufrin.
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Chamber of Deputies
Prince
Victor Napoleon
Fernand Engeraud
Interior
Napoleon ‘Louis
France
Paul Deschanel
Albany
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Sufrin
Gang of Blackhanders Put Bombs in City Says Young Witness
Alfred Lehman known as Schmitty testified in General Sessions Court about two murders and 34 bombings by a Black Hand gang. He described 16 to 18 bombs planted, clean escapes, and a payoff of 50 dollars per bombing. Another member, Rocco Pueblo, confessed to 35 bombings and shares of 25 to 100 dollars for actions.
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Rosalaky
Court of General Sessions
Alfred Lehman
Schmitty
Rotalsky
Lehman
Angelo Sylvestro
Brooklyn
Charlie Lem
Stanton Street
Styse
Rocco Pueblo
Haitian President Flees and New Leaders Rise
A chaotic political shift unfolds as Haiti's president flees, triggering upheaval across government ranks and signaling a power struggle that reshapes the nation's leadership and stability. The report notes interim figures taking charge and security measures aimed at stabilizing the capital amid fast-moving events.
Lion Kills Movie Operator in Nairobi Jungle Photo Mission
In the British East Africa Protectorate on January 27 Fritz Schindler, an American film expedition member, was killed by a lion while photographing wild animals in their natural habitat. Other expedition members witnessed the attack in the jungle.
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Fritz
Schindler
Moving Picture
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Eye on Beef Barons Trust Methods Suspected
The Department of State has quietly begun inquiries in Argentina to determine control and possible combinations among Argentine packers and American involvement. Washington dispatches seek details on contracts delivering beef to U S shippers, with Attorney General McReynolds also pursuing an inquiry. State officials note American packers may control refrigerating space on ships between Argentina and the United States.
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South American Republic
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Pope Revives Ancient Dance Ends Tango Ban
Pope Pius I revives the old Venetian turiana and bans the tango labeling it dull and barbarous. He tests the Latin rite by having a Roman princely couple perform the tango, calls it harsh penance, then orders a furlana demonstration by two Venetian domestics praising its grace.
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Washington Post
Paris
Pope Pius
Turiana
Argentine Warship Rivadavia Sale Denied by Minister
Buenos Aires January 27 reports state the dreadnought Rivadavia will not be sold. Marine Minister Saenz Valiente said he would resign rather than consent to a sale, and ministers in London and Washington were instructed to deny the rumor. Alfonso to travel abroad denial also reported by Times correspondent in Madrid.
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Alfonzo
BOWS TO THE BENCH BRIDE SHARES IN HONORS
Mr and Mrs Sarre host a grand White House winter reception for the judiciary and diplomatic circle. Mrs Wilson in green and silver brocaded satin, Miss Sayre in yellow satin, and the Chief Justice along with justices and wives mingle in the blue room. The event draws hundreds, with Marines Band music and formal dress marking the evening as elite society observes a royal yet restrained fete.
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