No Mexican Crisis Mentioned as Japan Sales Rule Stance
President states no law governs shipment of arms and declares the California question closed. He asserts foreign nations are friendly, undecided on lifting the gun ban for Carranza and Huerta, while sustaining himself on taxes he collects. Chunda and Bryan confer.
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California
Carranza
Huerta
Chunda
Bryan
United States
Wilson
Gen. Huerta
Mexico
Lionel Carden
Great Britain
Japan
Mexico Japan Aid Rumor Denied By Embassy
The Mexican Embassy refutes claims that Japan supplied munitions to Mexico, stressing longstanding friendship and noting no foreign patronage to crush the Mexican revolt. President Wilson says U S policy toward Mexico remains watchful and adaptable, with arms embargo under careful consideration.
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Wilson
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Wth
Mexico
Japan
Great Britain
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Eill
Mericart
Huerta
Policy costing prestige in London papers on Wilson no Huerta
London dispatches summarize U S Britain tensions over Panama Canal tolls and California land laws while noting scant editorial reaction. The Pall Mall Gazette criticizes President Wilson for chalking up no Huerta and then waiting, arguing the stance hurts U S prestige as financiers grow impatient with inaction toward Mexico.
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Wilson
London
United States
Great Britain
Washington
Tokyo
California
Mexico
Pall Mall Gazette
Huerta
Lillian Russell Leaves for Pittsburgh Amid Husband’s Illness
Special to The Washington Poet reports Mrs. Alex Moore known as Lillian Russell departed New York for Pittsburgh on urgent family business. An operation for a neck growth occurred Tuesday but did not stop Mr. Moore from calling, signaling the need for his wife. She remains in her lavish apartment at 27 West Eighty-ninth Street.
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New York
Alex Moore
Lillian Russell
Pittsburgh
Moore
Big Shippers Favor Steel Trust Benefit From Lower Tariffs
A House special committee report argues ocean rate regulation is needed to curb discrimination against small shippers amid rising transatlantic and South American freight costs. It criticizes shipping pools and notes the United States Steel Corporation uses pressure to secure favorable terms, threatening its own lines to enforce competition. The panel plans a supplemental report with legislative recommendations after conferences with President Wilson.
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House
Shipping Trust
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
J. B. Alexander
Missouri
Europe
Wilson
Trust
United States
South America
United States Steel Corporation
Cannibalism Report Detail From New Guinea Missionary
Reverend H A Malley reports extensive cannibalism in New Guinea with babies and little children as principal victims. He recounts the fate of German explorer Werner who, with partner Winter and guides, went inland in search of radium. Werner was killed and reportedly eaten by cannibals after the party split and was later found only by bones.
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New Guinea
San Francisco
Cal
H. A. Malley
Ventura
Antipodes
Werner
Malley
Winster
Papua
Carriera
Nation for Ble City Backs the Organic Act in Speech
Representative Everts A. Hayes of California denounces attempts in the House to end the organic act of 1878. He argues Washington is overassessed, bears large burdens, and that the United States should continue contributing to the city’s growth and public services. The speech defends federal District participation and questions shifting costs onto local taxpayers.
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Washington
Everts A. Hayes
California
Calfornia
Crisp
Prouty
Democratic Party
Hayes
Congress
United States
Let Well Enough Alone in District’s Half and Half Debate
The Nation’s capital must reflect generosity and balance, resisting hasty cuts to the half and half arrangement. Openness to fair legislation could advance the District without destroying established benefits. Patriotism, equity, and prudent pause should guide any reform, not enmity toward residents.
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Congress
Virginia House Passes Martha Washington Will Bill
Richmond Va Jan 29 The house of delegates passed a senate bill requiring the governor to formally request J P Morgan of New York to return to Fairfax county the will of Mrs Martha Washington Stelon once in Fairfax Court House and now in Mr Morgan's private museum The measure provides for regal action if Morgan refuses.
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Virginia House
Martha Washington
Richmond
House of Delegates
Senate
J. P. Morgan
New York
Fairfax County
Fairfax
Mr. Morgan
Morgan
Old Creed for China Christians Oppose State Religion Move
In Peking on January 29 the administrative council approved a bill urging worship of heaven and Confucius by Yuan Shi Kai as emperor, sparking opposition from Christian missions who fear a state religion. Foreign mission officials call it political rather than religious, while noting Yuan’s centralized control and the dissolution of parliament.
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China
Yuan Shi Kai
Peking
Confucius
Yuan Shi Fu
Heaven
Christiane
Yuan Shi
Administrative Council
New York
Chinese Administrative Council
Yuan
Kai
Americans Escape Bandits In Looted Liuan-Chow
Shanghai report says 2000 bandits sacked Liuan-Chow in Ngan-Hwei. W E Entwistle and family escaped to Luchow-Fu, while Catholic missionaries remained in the looted city. Bandits linked to White Wolf's brigands alarming eastern Ho-Nan province.
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Liuan- Chow
Shanghai
China
Liuan-Chow
Ngan-Hwei
W. E. Entwistle
China Inland Mission
Luchow-Fu
White Wolf
Ho-Nan
Convicts Pass Counterfeit Nickels in State Prison Store
Five inmates at the Joliet State prison were detected passing counterfeit nickels made in the prison machine shop. The incident occurred January 2 in the prison store, revealing a bogus coin operation inside the facility.
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Joliet
Tapan Expects Agreement On California Alien Land Question
Tokyo officials express hope for a US Japan understanding on California alien land ownership with both governments seeking a solution. Concern centers on potential future US laws seen as discriminatory, which could threaten bilateral friendship. Washington asserts California will cease discriminatory measures, but political rifts may hinder assurances.
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Tokyo
Japan
California
United States
America
Washington
Capital Belle Andreae Sets Debut on Monday Stage
Miss Gertrude M Andreae daughter of Otto Andreae prominent Norfolk Silk Company president planned debut as an actress next Monday in Washington News notes her move from society life to earnest work after training at Mount Vernon Seminary in Washington D C Known in Tuxedo and New York she faces family opposition but remains a recognized social figure in those cities and capitals
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Andreae
New York
Washington Post
Gertrude ‘M. Andreae
Otto Andreae
Tuxedo
Norfolk Silk Company
Norfolk
Sik
Misa Andreae
Washington, D. C
Mount Vernon Seminary
Deny Japanese Grafted in Naval Corruption Probe
Tokyo January 2 in the diet the opposition pressed charges against Vice Admiral Koichi Fujii the former naval attaché in Berlin alleging illicit commissions paid by a German electrical firm. Premier Yamamoto and Marine Minister Sako faced four hours of questioning as a naval commission headed by Waren Sitigete Dewa was announced to investigate the Fuji war.
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Nippon
Tokyo
Diet
Koichi Fujii
Berlin
Count Gombei Yamamoto
Baron Minoru Sako
Agh Waren Sitigete Dewa
Trvestles
Smelting trust next bill in equity being drawn
DoJ quiet months of investigation lead toward a Sherman Act suit against American Smelting and Refining and American Smelters Security Company. Combined capital near 150 million dollars. F W Lehman has been retained by the trust. negotiations may involve the Attorney General. Guggenheims and other officers named. the trust controls mines, smelters, refineries.
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Department of Justice
American Smelting and Refining Company
Smelting Trust
Department
F. W. Lehman
United States
McReynolds
Lehman
Standard
Steel Corporat
American Smelting and Refining
American Smelter Securities Company
New Jersey
Shout
Daniel Guggenheim
Barton Sewell
Edward Brush
W. E. Merrins
Isaac Guggenheim
American Smelters Security Company
Mexico
Woman Witness Says Her Business Is Having Children
Special to The Washington Post New York Jan 29 Mrs Sadie Rothman defense witness in the Cohen divorce case testifies to reporters her “business” is having children noting she already has four and hopes for more She denies the idea that race death by own action is acceptable in commentary during the proceedings.
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Washington Post
New York
John Paliers
Rebecca Cohen
Louis Cohen
Sadie Rothman
Palmiero
Justice Blanchard
Mr. Palrofert
Mra. Rothman
Clark Picks Borah Idiotic Extra Session Would Be in White House
In Baltimore Champ Clark denounces the extra session as idiotic and prophesies William Borah as the next Republican presidential nominee. He defends the Missouri primary law origin and urges unity for the winner. Daniels urges businessmen to study politics. Monroe Doctrine called vital as Europe warned. Clark hints at future visit to Baltimore if president.
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Missourian
Europe
Baltimore
Daniels
Deeda
White House
Champ Clark
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
Missouri
United States
Washington
William E. Borah
Mexico
Wilson
Willng
Navy
Borah
Idaho
Fordney
Michigan
Birds Greet Her Guests at Mrs. Fish's Dance
New York on January 29 Mrs Stuyvesant Fish entertained hundreds of friends with a novel greeting as canary birds sang from cages hidden among forsythia and jonquils in the ballroom and foyer. Notable attendees included Count Gunther von Bernstorff Helen Huntington Mayor John Purroy Mitchel and Mrs Vanderbilt among others.
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Count Gunther
von Bernstorff
Helen Dinsmore Huntington
John Purroy Mitchel
Laszlo Szechenyi
French Vanderbilt
William E. Vanderbilt, Jr
Stephen B. Etkins
Rescued from vault of gold at Philadelphia mint
In Philadelphia on January 28 Clyde M. Taylor a mint clerk was locked in the airtight gold vault when the time lock closed behind him. Other employees watched as a steam drill fractured steel tumblers after more than an hour. He was carried out almost unconscious after the heavy vault door trapped him with a bag of gold tipping into the vault earlier. In a separate item George Wiseman a Western Maryland Railway freight conductor was killed instantly at Fairfax Md after stepping in front of a fast freight train.
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Mint
Philadelphia
United States Mint
Clyde M. Taylor
Taylor
Washington Post
Hagerstown
George Wiseman
Elkins
W. Va
Western Maryland Railway
Fairfax
Meteor Rocks Albuquerque in Mountain Impact
A large meteor streaked toward Albuquerque New Mexico striking the mountains about 15 miles east at 7 20 pm. The blast rattled windows and dishes shook houses across the city causing widespread alarm in the late evening.
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Albuquerque
N. Mex
Here
Flaws in Bank Law Found in Ad inadvertent Draft
Several flaws in the Federal reserve act have been found as the new currency system takes shape. President Wilson referred the issues to congressional leaders. Critics say provisions allow reserves to be held in reserve or central reserve cities, giving advantages to certain national banks. State banks and trust companies object to capital requirements tied to city population, which would force many to raise capital or exit the system.
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Washington
China
Clark
Kaiser
Haiti
Goethals
Canal
Wilson
Central Reserve Cities
New York Cty
Chicago
St Louis
Federal Reserve Bank
Central Reserve
Federal Reserve Organization Committee
Reserve Board
Bank Ia
National Bank Act
Steamers Nantucket and Monroe Collide Off Virginia Coast
News reaches Norfolk that steamers Nantucket and Monroe collided at sea near Hog Island on the Virginia coast. The incident prompts reports from Nantucket and Monroe, with no details on injuries or salvage. Separately, Pennsylvania Railroad advertises 61.25 Baltimore return tickets good through the following Monday.
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Monroe
Virginia
Norfolk,Va
Hog Island
Baltimore
Penn
Ylvania Railroad
Hotel Site Battle Over Arlington Hotel Block Bid
A Richmond syndicate led by H D Eichelberger bid 850000 for the Arlington Hotel Company site at Vermont Avenue and Hendricks Street NW after Equitable Life foreclosed. They seek to secure title, with plans for an injunction if trustees Browne and Chapin refuse.
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Arlington Hotel Company
Richmond Bankers
Manelera
H. D. Eichelberger
Vermont Avenue
Hend I
Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York
Equitable
Hichelberger
Mr. Eichelberger
Browne
Messrs. Browne and Chapin
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Will
Tapan
Capital Belle
Smelteh Trust Next
Borar
Meteor Rocks
Arlington
Southern Syndicate
Virginia City
H. D. Hichelberger and Associates
Robert H. McNeill
Eichelberger
Thomas J. Owen
McNeil
Waantington
Aldis B. Browne
Frederick E Chapin
McNeill
Charles A. Douglas
Mr Douglas
Chapin
Mr. Browne
Mr. Chapin
Patterson
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