Inauguration Day Opener as Wilson Recommits to Rights
Thousands gathered in Washington as Woodrow Wilson took the oath for a new four year term at the Capitol. Guardsmen from New York District Maryland and other states marched in review while spectators braved cold winds to watch the ceremony and a fireworks finale closing the day.
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Peace with U boat after payment of cargo bribe
Capt McCoy of the American steamer Westwego reports halting off Fastnet by a German submarine that fired at him. He says he negotiated peace by surrendering four barrels of cylinder oil and was allowed to proceed after threats to destroy the million dollar cargo. The sub took oil and warned of further action.
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Nine Chinese Killed in Tong Wars Across Cities
San Francisco reports nine Chinese killed or wounded in tong battles involving Hop Sing Suey Sing and Bo Ong Sing against Suey On Sen Suey Ying and Bing Kong. Fighting erupted before a peace conference with multiple gunfights in Chinatown. Casualties listed across San Francisco Oakland Stockton San Jose and Seattle include two dead in San Francisco two in Seattle one in San Jose one in Stockton and three wounded in Oakland. Police arrested two suspects as violence flared in a long simmering dispute. Continuous gunfire rattled crooked streets as authorities linked the clashes to ongoing ethnic tensions.
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Bonillas May Not Be Envoy to Washington
Mexico City reports Gen Carranza agreed to Ignacio Bonillas request to cancel his ambassadorial appointment to Washington. Natividad Marcias, a lawyer and draftsman of the new constitution, is mentioned as a possible successor to Bonillas. The item notes the rapid Baltimore service and mentions train schedules briefly.
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Cabinet to Act on Armed Ships
President Wilson moves to arm American merchantmen if legal authority is found. Attys General Gregory and Lansing to decide legality, with cabinet meeting to discuss. Inaugural line on armed neutrality emphasizes firm stance as Congress faces rules change and crisis response.
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Senators Signers Rally for Armed Neutrality Bill 77 Names
In the Beston closing hours a manifesto drew 77 signers including Senator Lippitt of Rhode Island who telegraphed Senator Weeks asking his name be affixed, signaling support for the armed neutrality bill and indicating how they would have voted if given the chance.
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Bernstorff Questioned Over Leaked Note in Transit
Amsterdam dispatch reports the German government asked Count von Bernstorff, then at sea returning to Germany, to explain how the note about involving Mexico and Japan in war with the United States was leaked. A special courier will meet him on arrival to warn against giving interviews.
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Funeral Cortege Snowbound In Cumberland Footprints Through Snow
The funeral cortege of W Scott Barncord longtime Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad agent at Corrigansville was blocked by two feet of snow in Cumberland Maryland. Mourners walked as a farmer’s sled carried the casket and the spring of one automobile was broken, delaying burial. Lightning struck a path through the snow as vehicles failed to reach the cemetery.
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Parade review and bomb plot arrests headline page
President Wilson reviews a military parade in Washington with cadets from Annapolis and West Point, as crowds cheer. At Hoboken police arrest Fritz Kolb linked to bombs intended for munition plants. authorities say no attack on the president and note connections to the Black Tom explosion investigation.
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Fox Killer Stirs Hunters Feud in West Chester Area
A lively feud erupts among Radnor Rove Tree Hickman members and other local hunt clubs over farmer George Tumbles shooting many top foxes. The conflict centers on reprisals and unconfirmed actions as discussions between parties continue.
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