House Leaves Berlin for Paris and London Mission
Col Edward M House, Wilson’s envoy, departs Berlin via Switzerland for Paris and London. He says talks with German leaders and Ambassador Gerard were productive, likely clarifying German American relations though no major outcomes are expected. House will brief the President on Germany’s view of US policy and possible working arrangements with neutrals and belligerents.
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Air raids and Turkish airmen win rare victories
Allied machines fall in a single day near Seddul Bahr as French air raids target Monastir and Konak. Dispatches from Saloniki and Constantinople note multiple German Austrian and Turkish aviators bringing down enemy planes. Monastir suffers heavy damage to barracks artillery and fortifications in a French raid.
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Destroyers Grounded Off Danish Coast
Two German torpedo boat destroyers ran aground on the southeast coast of the Danish island of Baltholm in the sound near Copenhagen. A German cruiser with trawlers arrived to aid in refloating them, and they were refloated later in the afternoon, according to a Reuters dispatch from Copenhagen.
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Leaders of great campaigns in Europe Asia and Africa
The article previews John Buchan's History of the War Volume VII and surveys the first year of global operations. It notes the lack of outstanding wartime statesmen and the absence of a new Napoloeon or Moltke, while presenting portraits of chief leaders on both sides.
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Africa
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Moltke
Germany Pressed to Cede in Lusitania Talks Says Official
An official near the German embassy said Germany will likely make further concessions to the United States to settle the Lusitania dispute. He warned a break in relations could be forced by Washington’s unyielding stance. Officials said Berlin has conceded most demands but resists admitting the act was illegal, fearing ruinous indemnity claims from neutrals and enemies alike.
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Prophecy Sees Five-Year War For France and U S Outlook
Paris and New York reports quote Mme de Thebes predicting a five year war for France with no peace soon. She warns of grim days ahead, German fate, and a troubled American future amid social upheavals and wealth-driven misfortune. The outlook on Wilson reelection remains unclear.
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England Must Be Whipped, Berlin Says Obstacle to Peace
Berlin officials assert Great Britain blocks peace and must be defeated in an economic war. Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg and Reichstag leaders discuss no peace overtures, England pressuring allies to resist settlement while Germany forecasts lengthy conflict and strategic sacrifices.
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Dutch Mail Seized and Norse Danish Vessels Detained
British authorities seized mails on the Dutch steamer Rembrandt en route to Java and took mail from Zeelandia bound for South American ports. Five ships including the Norwegian Tanafford and Olaf Kyrre, and the Danish Alexandria were detained at Kirkwall with cargoes ranging from wheat to general goods.
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Russians Seek Peace Princess Link Stirred Duma Debate
Report from Petrograd says conservative Russians have approached Germany for a peace pact while fearing revolution. Duma budget committee weighs policy of M. Khorstoff amid claims Princess Vasilkoff letters urged negotiations. Rodstanko cites the letter and states Russia will not rush to peace until victory. Internal order to crush disturbances noted, with resistance to holding certain congresses. Conservative ministers fear a revolution if unrest grows.
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Lloyds Reaps Fortune From Munition Firms Special Cable to The Washington Post
London reports that Lloyds in London has collected over $1,000,000 in premiums from American munition and steel companies for explosion insurance, while paying out about $60,000. Zeppelin insurance across the British Isles totals $6,000,000 in premiums since the first raid, with large holders taking policies at 4 shillings per $1,000 and brokers earning substantial commissions.
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Hospital Train Crashes in Kalk Near Berlin
Berlin, Jan 30. Cologne dispatch reports an express train collided with a hospital train at Kalk across the river. Forty seven passengers on the hospital train were seriously injured, six on the express train, and one person killed. The report notes the incident amid shifting weather and transport disruptions in the region.
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NO CASH FOR GARRANZA REBUFF FOR ADMINISTRATION
Wall Street bankers reportedly refused to finance the Carranza government without prior consultation, threatening Mexican stability. Estimates cite $200 million in specie needed to begin reconstruction, with $100 million for railways and urgent revival of national lines to restore economic and legal order. Mexico City reports pledging $250 million paper value backed by petroleum export duties for five years.
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Bulgarian General Predicts Peace by Spring Amid Allied Defeat
Berlin reports from Sofia quote Generalissimo Schekow asserting Bulgaria will see a brilliant future as army and people unite to press for a successful end. He cites Montenegro's capitulation shifting strategy against Saloniki, predicts France may withdraw, and says Germany and allies will force peace this year possibly by spring with Italy pursuing a separate peace if internal conditions compel.
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Paris Zeppelin raid in fog drops bombs on city
Paris on January 30th faced a Zeppelin raid as thirty French aircraft searched in dense fog above the city. The airship dropped about 3.5 tons of bombs, causing fires and building destruction. Panicked crowds fled to shelters while President Poincare visited wreckage sites and several victims were reported among residents and police families.
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