Indiana House committee backs delay of spring primaries
Indiana lawmakers debated delaying the state primaries with amendments. The elections committee recommended indefinite postponement of Senator Kinder's bill to move the primary date, proposing May for all outside Indianapolis and March for Indianapolis. A minority backed killing the bill while suffrage advocates sought immediate action. The senate also passed Thornton's bill barring joint party chairmen from practicing before state boards, with Thornton arguing political control of utility firms via the public service commission.
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May Celebrate Birthday With Peace Move
London reports Kaiser Wilhelm may mark his eighty eighth birthday tomorrow with a peace move. Several sources say the Hungarian premier told parliament the Entente might see further exchanges of views on peace with the United States.
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German Vessel Bombards English Coast. No Casualties
A small German vessel bombarded the east coast of England today, with only a portion of its shells reaching shore. The Admiralty announced there were no casualties from the attack.
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British Labor Party Endorses Wilson Plan At Conference
Manchester delegates adopted resolutions at the British Labor Party conference praising President Wilsons plan for an international league to enforce peace after the war. There was one dissent among delegates who favored military camps. Washington dispatch notes cite Bishop Samuel Fallows of Chicago telling the senate military committee that more boys should not enter military camps and fewer would go to reform schools.
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Hunger Striker Becomes Weaker Yet Maintains Confidence
New York January 21 Mrs Ethel Byrne enters the fifth day of a hunger strike at Blackwell's Island prison. She remains confident she will win release though she reports extreme weakness in tongue throat and nerves. inmates awaken by bells as she tells fellow prisoners she expects to endure another day of deprivation.
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Spanell Murder Trial Rests After Character Witnesses
Sao Angela June 26 The defense in the murder trial of Harry J Spanell rested after presenting character witnesses It is probable the case will not reach the jury before late tomorrow The defense sought to show Spanell was intoxicated and that Major M G Butler whom Spanell shot believed his wife's honor was in danger and that general conduct of women was good
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Cincinnati indictments kill bribery probe in county race
Federal drag net officials were seized by a grand jury in Cincinnati. Among those taken was William Farrell, chief inspector of the county liquor license commission. The era contains reports of a bribery case and a separate German assault update with trench operations and prisoner recapture.
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Thaw judged insane by surgeon at Philadelphia hospital
Thaw, in St Marys hospital after a failed suicide attempt, was declared insane by Dr Wanamaker the police surgeon after an attempt to obtain a statement. Inspector Wood accompanied him to the hospital to decide if he could be moved for extradition to face an indictment in New York for flogging a boy. No statement was obtained.
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Indiana factory owner eyes ketchup plant expansion
A large Indiana factory owner plans a quick move to build a ketchup plant in Washington to handle a 9,000 order. The project would cost about 18,000 for the plant and 15,100 for working capital. Ten new jobs would be created. A meeting is set for next Monday at 1 o'clock to discuss terms and feasibility.
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Wilson opposes universal military service as solution
President Wilson told a delegation from the National Security League that universal compulsory service would not solve the United States preparedness problem. He favors a regular standing army, arguing it avoids withdrawals from civil life. He criticized the delegation's language and discussed training plans before meeting Lillian Ward of the American Union Against Militarism.
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Paris girl acquitted after infanticide trial amid crowd cheers
Josephine Barthel my, 20, testified she killed her baby to avoid being mother to a child with a German father. She said German soldiers abused her during World War I, was placed in a hospital, then sent back to Gennevilliers where she worked as a servant before giving birth last year and killing the infant. She was acquitted as the audience cheered.
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Japanese Diet Dissolved After Turbulent Session
The lower house of Japan dissolved amid a stormy session after Premier Terauchis dramatic end to the chamber. Spectators filled the chamber following an assassination attempt on Yukin Quek, a leader of the constitutional party and former justice minister, as calls for confidence votes rose. New elections likely will be held in Anatline in April.
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Austria Hungary reach near agreement to resolve differences
Berlin reports that a long debated settlement between Austria and Hungary is near completion with an expected February signing. The accord would last twenty years and include continued funding by Fungat of empire expenses as part of the financial arrangement, paving the way for talks on a commercial treaty with Germany.
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Frost and War Front Reports From Europe In March Plans
Fragmentary dispatches describe frost and cold affecting fronts along the Danube and western sectors. German forces reportedly advanced near Busco Galician lines with 1 300 prisoners. allied operations on the eastern front show mixed progress while river combat along the Aa and Danube persists. A British dispatch notes sealed requisitioning of materiel as London weighs the opening of Council discussions, now likely by mid March due to political conditions in the dominions.
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Event notice at St John's church invites youth to attend
In a church notice Rev ade Plummer is set to preach and youth are invited to attend the evening service at St John’s church. The sequence mentions 190 scopal church and a 2:00 pm or evening time. The text is garbled but indicates a church event with preaching and youth attendance.
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Crusader Asked For Help In Tenderloin Campaign
Nearly 500 women from the underworld gathered at the Central Methodist Episcopal Church in San Francisco to confront pastor Rev Paul Smith about his plan to curb prostitution. A female speaker urged action while Smith invited her to the pulpit to discuss causes of juvenile vice and reform measures.
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Atlantic Squadron in Haiti Receives Honor at Port au Prince
The American Atlantic fleet arrived at Port au Prince at 7 o clock and was met two hours later by Admiral Mayo and staff. Marines and Haitian gendarmes escorted the officers to the national palace where they were received by President Biguene and Partiguenave. The 92d American legation accompanied the party.
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Rainey Denounces Keokuk Dam Overrated Capacity
Washington Jan 26 Attacks on the Keokuk Dam are linked to uprisings against the Mississippi River development plan. Representative Rainey of Illinois condemns the project as overpromised, citing government engineers who say 260000 horsepower is exaggerated and that night impounding causes downstream grounding. Major Hoffman of Rock Island faces criticism for ignoring river interests.
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Woman Dead Man Arrested in Hotel Death Near Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on January 26 Mrs Nell Harvey of Exeter California was found dead in a hotel room. Actor Harlan J Winter was taken into custody after fleeing partly dressed from the Lean Die Hotet hotel. Police cite natural causes for the death but note bruising on the woman. Winter said they used the names Mr and Mrs Harlas of Sacramento and planned to marry. he claims his father once a district attorney in New York.
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Pupil Sues for Flogging at Kingston School
Twelve year old Malcolm Irvine Roney testified at Kingston Christ Church School that he was beaten for not recalling psalms. The court awarded $1,500 in default damages against Rector Rav Jacob M. Coerr and principal Ma bel Princes Elder. A separate report mentions a $10,000 pearl necklace bought at a bazaar and given to Mrs. M.
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Knights hold meeting at Pythaean lodge address speaks ideals
A Pythaean lodge gathering included Tusiwan penehpstra delivering an address on "Bythiantsny" urging members to live up to founding principles. Ernest Rob Cullough and Fidelis figures were noted, with talks by Knights' head and a large Washington attendee at the close.
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Daniels Steel Talks With British Navy Secretary in 194? Interview
Fragmentary OCR describes Charla Schwab of Bethie soright engaging in a interview with Navy Pahiels secretary amid talk of steel industry and defense orders. Mentions England, Japs, and incomplete references to ships and seas.
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