French View of Wilson Speech Angers Critics in U S
Paris reports Baron d Estocurnelles de Constant says French opinion backs Wilson’s antiwar stance though protests its timing. He calls for a victorious outcome for the right of nations and supports America leading a world peace effort, while critics warn against entangling alliances and pressure from a world power.
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America
Paris
Baron d'Estocurnelles de Constant
Wilson
United States Senate
Associated Press
France
Sharp Senate Debate Over Wilson Peace Proposal
The piece notes a heated Senate discussion on Woodrow Wilsons peace plan with support from a broad US audience. Nebraska Senator Franks counters Norris urging full endorsement to strengthen the peace message and oppose secret diplomacy influencing postwar democracy and diplomacy.
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Senate
Academy visitors named by university faculty leaders
A historic report lists the committee and college delegates aboard the 1917 visit. Key figures include Stephen Stephens, Jeremiah Humphries, and Kenneth Mossilt from Bowlin College. Parliament members from the era accompany the delegation to Washington D.C. for discussions on wage reform and state policy.
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Maelo
Massa
Faet Tate
Tren
PoAle
Lrambie Humphries
Stephens
Yirle
Wo Tiahens
Cancinnati Tomeversus
Amd
Leean
Kenneth Mpoosilts
Bowlein College
Indorse Export Combines at State Assembly Meeting
A state assembly meeting adopted a resolution urging the expansion of export combines to boost trade. The board of directors discussed establishing a coalition with manufacturers to support foreign markets and urged active participation by attendees and allied groups. The gathering also touched on forthcoming national and international trade events planned for the year.
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Wataken Vesterda
Satianel Assemblon Oe
Senate passes Indian bill for 12.5 million in funds
The Senate approved the Indian appropriation bill carrying 12.5 million dollars, with a joint Senate and House committee to investigate the Bureau of Indian Affairs. It is the third major sun belt measure to pass, including a provision granting the imperial of the Indian nation salaries. The bill includes an increase tied to the 41st legislative amendment, boosting pay for those earning 418 dollars or less and ten percent for higher earners up to 1907.
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Senate
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Bernard Shaw Sees Wilson Rehabilitate U S in War Ties
Bernard Shaw, in Garb of Quixote, hails Wilson as rehabilitating American democracy. He calls peace without victory nonsense for the people to believe, and says the country has found itself anew. Shaw, visiting Arras in a steel helmet, says he hates war but will discuss it with those who understand soldiers.
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Belgium
United States
France
Wilson
William W Philit Shaws
Jan Vo
Te Bernard Shaw
Lincoln
Bernard Shaw
Quixote
U. S
Shaw
Germany
Bhaw
Arras
Don Quixote
Lyons Thanks President Message From Jivongs Council
The municipal council of Jivongs sends a dispatch to President Wilson praising his war aims and the Entente. It thanks him for clear statements distinguishing the central empires and the Entente and calls for a peace that ends sovereigns using subjects as accomplices and humanity as a martyr.
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Paris
Jivons
Havas
Wilson
Jivongs
France
Neutrals to discuss wartime economic issues in Stockholm
Berlin via Sayville reports Sweden invites Hol lands Ambassador to Stockholm to prepare for a conference of neutrals. The Overseas News Agency notes the gathering follows a Scandinavian ministers meeting at Christiania which resolved to avoid provocative moves. The conference will focus on economic questions with no political topics.
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Berlin
Sayville
Hollands
Stockholm
Vossische Zeitung
Christiania
Answers Attack Upon U S Consuls in Toronto
Rep Britten introduces a resolution to probe claims by Poultney Bigelow that U S consular offices are poorly housed and paid. He defends the service as honest, noting Bigelow’s remarks came from a self styled American and calls for scrutiny by the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
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Britten
Hanois
Bigelow
United States
Mr Britten
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Plans to supply navy shells up for consideration
Four options for U S Navy armor piercing shells worth over 3 million dollars are under review. Hadfields of London may supply if British consent delays. American bids are slightly higher. Government factory construction and leasing private plants could accelerate production. American branch by Hadfields or a price compromise with US firms are among possibilities.
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United States
Hadfields, Limited
Ambassador Page
London
State Department
Navy Department
Hadfielda Company
Cone
Hadfields Company
Navy
Extra Session In Congress Handed By President
President Wilson said an extra session after March 4 depends on results of the current session. He will decide after he knows what action on his program is taken. He seeks railroad program changes including postponement of strikes, and has referred union backed dispute commissions to key committees. Leaders assure passage of the December program by March 4.
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Geo H Mayr
Chicago
Mayr
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Wilson
Congress
Senate
House
CURB ON ITINERANT VENDERS BILL INTRODUCED
Senator Pomerens yesterday introduced a bill to regulate itinerant venders in the District. It covers temporary businesses occupying a room for merchandise and requires a license from the District commissioners and a $500 deposit. Exempts commercial travelers hawkers on streets and peddlers from vehicles. Merchandise cannot be sold as bankrupt or fire sales unless properly identified through bills of sale. Misleading ads are banned and penalties apply for violations.
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Pomerens
District Commissionera
Senate Begins Porto Rican Citizenship Bill Debate
At its first night session of the present term the Senate opened consideration of the Porto Rican citizenship bill. An effort will be made to pass the measure at a later night session this week. Minor committee amendments were agreed to. The bill, passed by the House last May, would grant Porto Ricans American citizenship and greater self government and representation in Congress by delegates.
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Senate
House
Congress
Address by Mrs Wood at Mothers Club Conference
Mrs Court F Wood president of the Federation of Woman's Clubs spoke to the Mothers Club of Wilson Normal School on Home and Motherhood. The Parents League event brought division representatives to discuss league work and adopt a resolution to provide an experienced teacher as an eighth grade assistant. it was sent to a committee for proper presentation to the commissioners.
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Court F Wood
Federation of Woman's Clubs
Mothers’ Club
Wilson Normal School
Parents’ League
Doubt Harrison Will Resign as Philippines Governor General
Reports that Francis Burton Harrison will submit his resignation to the President upon March arrival lack confirmation. Friends say the only basis is his request for extended leave from the War Department and private letters in Washington claim readiness to retire. Names discussed for potential vacancy include Glynn of New York and Walsh of Massachusetts.
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Francis Burton Harrison
New York
Philippines
Harrison
War Department
Washington
Glynn
Walsh
Massachusetts
Bryan decries militarism as Tennessee holds suffrage talks
Nashville reports William J. Bryan warning the legislature that munition makers and soldiers seek to turn the U S into a military nation. Gov Rye greets the Tennessee Equal Suffrage Association as delegates recessed to hear Bryan address the legislature.
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Tenn
William J. Bryan
Washington
Agricultural, Commerce and Labor Departments
Rye
Tennessee Equal Suffrage Association
Tennessee
Grayson Nomination Sees Naval Committee Favorable Report
The Senate naval committee moved to approve Dr Cary T Grayson as medical director in the navy and rear admiral despite opposition led by Senators Lodge and Poindexter. Poindexter faulted Graysons limited sea time and questioned his exam record while noting other qualified officers passed over. The dispute centered on balancing experience with political considerations surrounding appointments from the White House.
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Cary T. Grayson
Wilson
Naval Aid
Navy
Lodge
Poindester
Grayson
Poindexter
White House
Optimists Club Banquets Highlight Washington Event
Dr Clarence J Owens national optimist leader and John Temple Graves journalist spoke at the Optimists Club of Washington banquet at Cochran Hotel. George Wainwright presided with officers L H Hngush Garrick Johns Herrell. vaudeville followed as members and guests attended.
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Southern Commercial Congress
Optimista of
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Fourteenth
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KE. J. Brice
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Eugene C Copenhaver
Pr. L. H Hare- Ash
Edwin H. Etz
Beverly P. Evans
Harry C Grove
Paul F Grove
John R. Hamilton
George E. Webbard
Ernest E Herrell
W A Julian Considered for Federal Trade Commission
William Alexander Julian of Cincinnati, a banker, is being seriously considered by President Wilson for appointment to the Federal Trade Commission to replace Edward N Hurley whose resignation takes effect today He may be sent to the Senate within days Julian, urged by Hurley, would fill one of two vacancies alongside the unconfirmed George Robles and the acting chairman William J Harris Julian has denied being tendered a position and says he is at Palm Beach for rest.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Wilson
Federal Trade Commission
Edward N Hurley
Chicago
Senate
Julian
Hurley
George Robles
William J. Harris
Wurley
W. A. Julian
Palm Beach
Fla
Various Forms Of Headache
Doctors urge understanding headache causes to treat rightly. Dr J Ray of Blockton Ala advocates anti-kamma tablets, giving one tablet every one to three hours for relief in severe headaches and neuralgia, especially in women, with two AK tablets at onset of a sick headache.
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J. Ray
Blockton
Ala
Rn Adv
Day Hearing Set on Sheppard Dry Bill Tuesday
House District committee will begin hearings next Tuesday on the Sheppard dry bill after rejecting an immediate start. Lewis income tax repeal delay and committee line up noted. vote 8 to 6 with six in favor and eight opposing. Witnesses included A E Shoemaker Antigaloon League, Rev John MacMurray Pastors Federation, Rep Barkley Kentucky, and Charles J Columbus of the referendum association.
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House District Committee
Ragsdale
South Carolina
Sheppard
Lewis
Messrs
Dooling
Bailey
Fecht
Wheeler
Darrow
Lloyd
Burke
Vingon
Hilliard
Cary
Mapéa
Gould
Johnson
Andrew Wilson
A. E. Shoemaker
Antigaloon League
Clark Sees Vote For All Women At Convention
Speaker Champ Clark addressed the fifth annual convention of the Woman's National Democratic League in Raleigh. He urged women to vote in future elections, stated he expects to be elected Speaker on the first ballot, and noted he would swear in a woman as a member of Congress. The event featured remarks by Heflin and Baker, a prayer, musical numbers, and a reception schedule for delegates and guests.
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Woman's National Democratic League
Raleigh
United States
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Congress
Democratic Party
Lane
James Thomas Heflin
Alabama
John E Baker
California
Willam
Wallace Radcliffe
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Wilson
Louise Santorelli
Lenore Sherwood
Charles Bennett Smith
Representative Smith
New York
Carl Vrooman
Harriet Sterry
Aing
Marshall
U S Mobilizing Tools Ordered From Contractors
Boston January 30 The War Department asked local contractors to send on hand tools and materials useful to an army. A circular explained the data is to aid preparation and revision of national defense projects. Items listed include axes crowbars wire cutters hammers mauls picks pliers post hole diggers saws shovels nails spikes and wire barbed and smooth.
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Boston
War Department
Wilson Works Far in Night
President Wilson, occupied with legislative and international issues, has been working late nights. Peace negotiations and congressional matters fill his hours, affecting his schedule. Dr. Benjamin R Andrews of Columbia University will lecture on Household Budgets for the Housekeepers' Alliance at 2:30 at 1606 Twentieth Street NW.
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Wilson
Congress
Benjamin R Andrews
Columbia University
Housekeepers’ Alliance
Twentieth Street
Forecast of Wilson's Note Issued by Brokerage House
Testimony before a congressional inquiry details how brokers Hutton and Connolly handled confidential communications about President Wilson's imminent peace note. Baruch reports large profits from stock moves tied to shifts in war news, while cautioning no advance information from Washington. Market tensions and margin calls heightened as traders anticipated the note's release.
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Wilson
Hutton
Bernard Baruch
Wall Street
Baruch
von Bethmann Howeg
David Lloyd George
Chicago Broker Denies Knowledge of Message
Chicago January 34 Tohn Teatin for Clement Curta firm. Testimony before peace note Investigating committee. No personal knowledge of telegram said to be sent from our offices to FDI Hutton & Co of New York. Many telephone messages and telegraphic communications occur. Clement in California at present while in custody.
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Chicago
Tohn Teatin
Clement Curta & 690
Hutton & Co
New York
Caiiker
Clement
California
Prisent
Union Men for Day City Endorse Sheppard Bill Meeting
Members of ldhor unsensivoring the enactment of the Sheppard bill providing prohibition for the District of Columbia will meet Wednesday afternoon at the Typographical Temple, 423 43 street northwest, to draft resolutions endorsing the measure for presentation in Congress. A number of Government Printing Office workers met at the temple yesterday and selected H E Newson as temporary chairman of an organization they will perfect, with Newson authorized to circulate petitions among city union men for submission to the House District committee by J W Oster.
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Columbia
Orlock
Tsygraphial Temple
Street Northwest
House District Committee
W Osster
Oil land hearing resumed before federal judge in California
Hearings in a government bid to recover Southern Pacific Railroad claims worth 50 million dollars were resumed yesterday in Washington before Federal Judge Eledar of the Southern District of California. Witnesses were examined as the government seeks to counter the railroad’s assertion that land conditions at the time could not be determined. The hearings will continue for several days.
Denman to Head Ship Board
The federal whipping bears at of a first meeting yesterday unanimously agreed on William Lenman of San Francisco as chairman. The election was not made permanent until a fifth member is named to succeed Bernard Hiker of Baltimore who resigned. Final endlee was delayed and it was not announced who will be named.
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William Lenman
San Francisco
Afth
Bernard Hiker
Baltimore
Timan
Euir
Intte
Funeral for Mrs Mary Swanson at Rock Creek Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Swanson wife of John Swanson take place at 11 this morning, with Rev William McMaster of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment follows at Rock Creek Cemetery. Mrs Swanson died Monday night at 10 50 in Columbus Hospital.
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John Vmeooswanson
Lamont
Wulliam W McMaster
Swanson
Rock Creek Cemetery
Columbu Hospital
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