Philippines Could Be Seized in War, Congress Hears
Admiral Vreeland warned Congress that Japan could seize the Philippines in war, while declaring the Panama Canal safe. He urged a fleet of 48 battleships by 1920 and described American defenses at Hawaii and Alaska as obstacles to capture. He contrasted U.S. and Japanese navies and defended fortifications and fleet readiness amid questions on naval strategy.
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Admiral Vreeland on naval blockade and shipyard labor
The admiral argued no nation would blockade the canal. He questioned why Japan Germany and France built ships cheaper than the United States and blamed high American labor costs in shipyards. He warned that unprepared nations risk war.
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Germany
France
United States
Amierican
Japan Opposes Labor Bill in US Negotiations
Foreign Secretary Mekino told the House negotiations with Secretary Bryan aim to end discriminatory U S measures affecting Japanese. He cited the child labor goods ban and nationality questions for Japanese born in the United States. A measure addressing these points is expected in the diet as about thirty representatives prepared an interpellation notice.
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Tokyo
Baron Mekino
House of Representatives
Bryan
Japan
Elks Plan District Association for Jurisdictions
Washington Lodge of Elks moved to form the District Association of Elks for Maryland Delaware and DC with annual reunions in place of large conventions. An oyster roast will open tonight and delegates from Maryland and Delaware will meet next Monday. Exalted Ruler John J. Gorman led the meeting and a committee of eight was appointed to arrange the new organization.
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Hugh J. Harvey
P. T. Moran
Samuel Richards
F. J. Mercheimer
James A. Farrell
Guss Brill
M. G. McCormick
Walter Tharp
Lke
Atlantic
Pacific
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Professor's Throat Cut Mystery in Chicago Quest for Two Men
Chicago on January 28 reports Prof J Bosworth English professor at University and Harvard clubs and linked to a Salem family lies in hospital in critical condition with a throat wound. Police seek two swarthy men after a struggle at the Chicago Earth School. A woman's black coat found at the scene is a key clue.
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J. Bosworth
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Harvard
Salem
Bosworth
Chicago Earth School
Wilson weighing arms lift for constitutionalists in Mexico
Washington considers lifting the arms embargo to aid Mexican constitutionalists against Huerta. Cabinet and Senate officials favor lifting to balance Huerta's access to munitions, while preserving foreign-merchant and diplomatic rights. Johnson, Bryan, and other leaders weigh risks and assurances for foreigners.
Huerta Says He Will Be Mexico’s President for Years
In Mexico City on January twenty eight the interviewee reported that US embargo lifting on rebels arms would not unsettle President Huerta or alter his policy. He noted rebels now buy arms as they can afford and pledged to remain in power for years. He also voiced belief European powers will not seize debts Mexico owes. Commander Moriyama of the Idzimo replied to a luncheon toast, noting similarities between Mexican and Japanese peoples.
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Wilson
Bryan
Washington
Senate
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Mexico
Panama
Russia
Japan
Mexico City
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Idzimo
Gen. Blandgust
Carden Gothy to London on leave to report Mexico outlook
The Times reports Sir Lionel Carden British Minister to Mexico will return to England on leave to brief the government on Mexico. T. B. Hohler, first secretary, will again serve as charge d affaires in Mexico and sail for the country in a few days.
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Lionel Carden
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Taft warns Canada on plutocracy and suffrage
Former President William Howard Taft addressed the University of Toronto's Literary and Scientific Society urging Canada to learn from American mistakes to avert plutocracy. He discussed corporate control risks and the inevitable rise of woman suffrage, arguing suffrage must prove beneficial to governance eventually.
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Toronto
Ontario
Wiliam S. Taft
Literary and Scientific Society of the University of Toronto
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Taft
Measure aims to end Harford racing by repealing commission law
Annapolis Md Jan 28 Senator Williams introduced a bill to repeal the two year old law creating a racing commission for Harford county. The move would deprive the corporation of control and essentially halt racing in the county according to a Washington Fest report from Annapolis.
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Lind children join father in Vera Cruz trip
Norman Lind son of John Lind Wilson representative in Mexico with sister Jennie Lind left Minneapolis to join his father in Vera Cruz. He is expected to stay with his father during the Mexico stay while Jennie plans to return in a few weeks.
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Mexico
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Patrons May Dance Between Acts at Proctor’s Fifth Avenue
Special to The Washington Post reports patrons at Procter’s Fifth Avenue Theater in New York will be allowed to dance during intermissions starting next Monday. Afternoon and evening sessions will enable audience members to dance in the foyer with refreshments served to dancers.
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Washington Post
New
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Procter
Fifth Avenue Theater
Human Fly Rider Falls 40 Feet During Film Shoot
Rodman Law known as the Human Fly rode a horse with Miss Constance Bennett off a 40 foot cliff near Ausable Chasm. Both landed in an eddy. Law was kicked and unconscious but recovered with aid. Miss Bennett was uninjured. A moonshiner pursuit scene was being filmed for a moving picture.
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Washington Post
Glens Falls
Rodman Law
Constance Bennett
Law
Cat Foils Burglary In Philadelphia Home
In Philadelphia on January 28 a cat named Busy alerted Dr. Charles F. Kelly and his wife as two burglars entered their home on South Highteenth Street while watchdog Nig slept. One intruder was captured. the other escaped as the cat clawed at the bed covers in the Kellys’ room.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
Charles F. Kelly
South Highteenth Street
Mrs. Kelly
Agreement on Peace Plan Satisfies Bryan and Brun
Secretary Bryan and Constantin Brun reach a Danish Italian based peace framework to submit arbitration questions including national honor to a Hague court. The pact, building on the Rome signed treaty, aims for a Denmark Italy model with arbitration of disputes. Progress noted toward a broader peace convention with Great Britain and other nations.
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Bryan
Senate
Constantin Brun
Daniah
Brun
Tattee
Tanish Foreim
Mr. Bryan
Denmark
Italy
Rome
Hague
Hrgan
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DROWNS BABY IN BATH
A Bronx infant died after a Scotch collie allegedly pressed a tub faucet while watching the sleeping child. Inquest heard the baby, left alone with the dog, was found drowned in the bathtub despite being cushioned with blankets and pillows for safety.
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New York
Bronx
Glady Queak
Minnetonka Survives King Wave During Atlantic Crossing
The liner Minnetonka endured a severe storm labeled a king wave while racing through heavy gale conditions. After a 24 hour anchorage near quarantine in thick fog, the vessel limped into port. damage included bulwarks, forward deck stanchions, seven port lights, and flooding of the saloon dining area.
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New York
Minnetonka
Death Mystery Clouds Cross Estate In Bridgeport Case
Bridgeport investigators probe the death of Mrs. Llannah A. Cross and the disposition of about $500,000. Exhumation in Brooklyn December 24 followed a death certificate citing bronchitis and pulmonary edema. Executors and relatives press for accounting and challenge the will amid alleged undue influence.
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Conn
Llannah A. Cross
Brooklyn
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Chinese Holds Blind Girl Rescued from Laundry Prison
Philadelphia police freed Annie Killian an 18 year old blind girl from a room in a Chinese laundry at Fifteenth and Bainbridge streets. She said two Black women lured her to the place and held her there. Zee Wah and the women Regina Mitchell May Taylor are held for a hearing. Pedestrians reported seeing her led inside.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
Fifteenth
Bainbridge Streets
Annie Killian
Zee Wah
Regina Mitchell
May Taylor
Jana
Philippines at Mercy of Japan depresses war edge
In today’s issue the Philippines face increasing pressure from Japanese forces as tensions rise across the Pacific. The page outlines strategic vulnerabilities and potential responses amid growing regional conflict.
Bank Crash Nips Envoy In Lugano Loss Report
Special Cable to The Washington Post from Geneva notes the Chinese Minister at St. Petersburg lost 50000 dollars in Lugano bank crash. He has applied to the federal government for refund. Many Lugano bank directors are arrested, including a federal counselor.
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Washington Post
Geneva
St. Peterburg
Lugano
Secret South African Deportations Trigger Court Action
Ten labor leaders were secretly deported from South Africa aboard the steamer Umbeni, guarded and unaware of their destination. Pretoria court granted leave to pursue contempt charges against ministers of justice, defense, and interior. Meanwhile Glasgow and London press discuss legality and imperial implications, with calls to recall Viscount Gladstone and concern over the government’s actions.
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Union of South Africa
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Durban
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Pretoria
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Supreme Court
John W Wessels
Premie- Botha
Daily Telegraph
Bain
Botha
Telegraph
Kaiser’s Wireless Aerogram To Wilson
Berlin reports the first official Germany United States aerogram was sent today with Kaiser Wilhelm addressing President Wilson from Silvese near Hanover to Tuckerton New Jersey. The message thanks Wilson for birthday congratulations and hopes wireless links will unite the nations.
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United States
Washington Post
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Wilson
Amer
Silvese
Hanover
Tuckerton
N. J
Kaiger
Washington, D. C
Wilhelm
Peril on Yacht Waves Upsets Lifeboats
New Orleans reports Frederic W Vanderbilt party aboard the Warrior were rescued off Colombia after the yacht struck a reef. The Frutera and Almirante lifeboat actions saved passengers including Mr and Mrs Vanderbilt and the Duke and Duchess of Manchester. The Almirante will carry them to New York, arrival expected February 6.
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Duke and Duchess of Manchester
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Earl of Kintore
Warrior
Colombia
New Orleans
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Almirante
Vanderbiit
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Frystera
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Santa Marta
Mr. Ht
Colon
New York
Frederick V Vanderbilt
United Fruit
Vanderbilt
United Fruit Company
W. H Devan
Vanderbiltz
Devan
Protest Over Pudding Duty Sparks Court Resolve
Miss Alice M Day of Philadelphia lands in New York on the Rotterdam case balking at plum pudding duty. She challenges the 27 duty paid in France and 50 cent per pudding London pricing, declaring the limit unfair and vows court action. She pays 75 cents in excess after the inspector insists, calling the duty outrageous and a matter of principle.
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Alice M. Day
Philadelphia
Rotterdam
Miss Day
France
London
Italian Officials Probe Lake Como Murder Victim's Life
The Chariton murder case in which Porter Chariton is accused of killing his wife whose body was recovered from Lake Como is set for further delay. A judicial commission will take testimony from new witnesses in New York and other U.S. cities including the victim's former husband.
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Washington Post
Como
Porter Chariton
Lfé
New York
United States
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