Germany Eyes Peace Move as Wilson Speech Triggers Hope
United Press report from Washington notes Germany anticipated to respond to President Wilson with a peace proposal. Ambassador Bernstorff expected to convey Germany’s terms in a way that may advance the world peace movement, while unofficial signals hint at a possible opening for favorable terms without directly exposing Germany.
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Robert
United Press
Germany
Jed Ur
Hal Wilson
Indica
Indiana senate weighs 176000 petitions for prohibition action
Indialmpolla Ind Jan 30 The entire morning session of the senate was devoted to receiving 176,000 petitions from across the state demanding prohibition The constitutional convention bill was postponed to the afternoon and rule suspension to take up the measure was planned The measure reportedly passed the house but not yet reported from judiciary committee
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Indialmpolla
Ind
Senate
Judiciary
Vincennes Bets on Tire Plant Despite Big Stock Sale
Vincennes fights a tough vote to build a tire factory with $164000 of preferred stock sales required to lift a $1 million capitalization. Charles H. Walters of Anderson backs the plan, touting low manufacturing costs while hustlers push to place $100000 of stock amid a rosy but uncertain outlook for auto tire production.
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Vintennes
Charles H. Walters
Anderson
Vincennes
Vincennes Sao
Meints Family Tragedy Amid Arsenic Mistake Pancake Hour
Ellied by mistake, Mrs. C. J. Meints of Danforth Illinois faced the loss of four sons and her grandson after a fatal poisoning thought to be accidental while preparing a pancake hour. Investigations follow to determine the source and prevent further harm.
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Danforth
C. J. Meints
Ehrand
Mistak
Raider Rumor Claims German Raider Near New York Coast
British warships patrol the New York coast as rumors spread of a German raider near the Atlantic shipping lanes. The unidentified cruiser was reportedly sighted and warned to hide its position, prompting fears of a bold strike along the regular Atlantic route.
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New York Coast
Washington Women Urge Swift Prohibition Action
A letter written by women in Washington urges quick Senate action on the prohibition question. It lists twenty senators who are considered undecided or supportive of anti prohibition measures as well as the names of others tied to the issue. The missive stresses broad public support and asks recipients to persuade five others to join the letters campaign.
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Semderturs
Telarg
Naples
Porter
Ldtteh
Senate
Germany's Fleet to Meet Britain's in Naval Clash
Amsterdam dispatches report Germany preparing for a supreme naval test against Britain. Kiel, Cuxhaven, and Hamburg shipyards race to build subs and torpedo craft as Zeppelins patrol. London notes possible closer entente naval coordination and a British blockade of Helgoland Bight affecting Dutch and Danish coasts.
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Danish
Amsterdam
Germany
Emdes
Memél
Kiel
Cuxhaven
Hamburg
Zeppelin
Eaiden
Wilhelmshaven
Pesa Air Scouts
London
England
Ds. Pendra
Naval Council
Admiralty
Wald IVE Mae MDE a Wall Street Plunderer Story
The transcript details a complex Wall Street case involving mention of Bernard Ql Baguelly and Archibald A. Wway. It notes large profits and suggestions of buying to cover short positions, with references to German quarters and an ambassador. The investigation continues with testimony about withheld information.
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Eit Jang
Ona
Bernard
Baguelly
Wall’ Street
el Redi
Wall Street Orothers
Nat
Santee Hie
United
Bernsteint
Archibald A. Wway
White
Attempted robbery at Martin Mangabavh grocery store
A Sunday night disturbance near Weel Walla Street led to reports of three men attempting to form a robbery at Martin Mangabavh grocery. Two men pursued one who fled, while police investigated and found nothing missing. The suspects denied involvement.
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Weel Walla Street
Owe Iden
West Walnut Dhree
Senate naval panel backs Gray to rear admiral rank
In Washington on January 20 the senate naval committee voted to approve Cary T. Gray, President Wilson's personal physician and golfing companion, for promotion to rear admiral with strong party support expected. The plan aims to advance him to the 10 grade or higher amid debate on the figures.
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Oul Cotten Breas Gion
Senate ‘Naval Committee
Cary T. Grayton
Wilson
Gopling
Senate debate on peace terms and Monroe doctrine
Washington January 30. Senator Lewis presented a resolution in the Senate defining the president's recent message and not proposing abolition of the Monroe doctrine. Senator Mer Cuamber, a Republican, followed with a resolution backing early European peace but opposing the president’s peace without victory approach.
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Washington
D. C
Lewis
Tage
Senate
Mer Cuamber
Republlican
Russian envoy backs Wilson peace league plans
Sergius Sanzanoff, newly named Russian ambassador to London, praised President Wilson’s push for a world peace order and backed a peace league. He listed terms for an Entente peace: restoration of Heligoland and Serbia, return of Alsace Lorraine to France, cessions to Italy, freedom for Poland and Romania, and Russia’s access to the Dardanelles. A new ice cutting machine is described as doing the work of sixteen men and eight horses.
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Petrograd
Sergius Sanzanoff
London
Wilson
M. Sazonoff
Helgrim
Servia
France
Alsace
Lorraine
Italy
Poland
Romania
Russia
Dardanelles
Cummins Aims Debate on President Speech
Washington D C Jan 3 One branch of this country s treaty making power has spoken and therefore the other branch must also speak In demanding passage of his resolution Cummins urged unlimited debate by the senate on the president s peace address He warned Wilson s plan would revolutionize our institutions abandon traditions surrender sovereignty and compel men and women to fight under an alien authority.
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Washinxton
D. G
Cummins
Senate
Wilson
Villistas Await Movement Near Casas Grandes
In Paso on January 30 authorities reported about 47 400 Villistas awaiting the vial movement off General Pershing from the Casas Grandes district. A few smiles were seen as a band prepared to march after the American departure, amid reports of changes in related civic associations and membership shifts.
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Paso
General Pershing
Casas Grandesistrict
United States
Casas; Grandes
Neutral Survivors Held as War Prisoners
London reports Germany keeps survivors as war prisoners. Twenty six neutrals including Americans Swedes and Serbs arrived at Copenhagen on neutral ship from German raider. Survivors were released after proving neutral citizenship and serving on armed ships.
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Danish Pot
Germany
Washington business men to meet at city hall Wednesday
Washington businessmen will gather at City Hall Wednesday afternoon to confer with representatives of a leading company about obtaining aid for a catalyst factory planned in the city. The talks aim to advance the project and secure local backing for the industrial venture.
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Washington
City 5
Cauning & Company
Ned
Injured Well Contractor Dies After Fall From Train
John Stewart, about 45, a well contractor, died after a fall from B and O Southwestern train number 7 at Meridian Street station. He suffered a compound fracture of the left lower leg, severe back injuries, and scalp wounds. Witnesses said he lost grip on a hand rail as the coach moved past, struck by rear trucks. Stewart drilled wells on the Reinsel farm near Washington and had been prospecting in Daviess County for years.
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John Stewart
Southwestern
Meridian Treet
Stewart
Stewrt
Lofl
Daviess Parnty
War Veteran Evans Dies at 72 in West South Street
Thomas Evans, Civil War veteran of Indiana volunteers, dies at 72 at home on West South Street after a long illness. Funeral at 1:30 PM Wednesday from the home. burial in Mt. Gilead cemetery. Also reports infant death of Charles pa, son of Wesley Hall, at four months. Mrs Joseph Purcell, wife of Jacob Purcell, dies in Barr township at 5:30 AM aged about 58. Funeral at Antioch at 2 PM Wednesday. burial in adjacent cemetery.
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Evans
West South Street
Eve
Indiana
Mt. Gilead
Charles Pa
Wesley Hall
Joseph Purcell
Bridget Purcell
Jacomb Purcell
Barr Township
Purcell
Aiden
fhangiChristian Church
Antioch
Prohibition Bill Debate Spurs Split on Governor Powers
Fragmented discussion outlines big measures to curb prohibition and empower impeachment and removal of officials. Report notes party lines, floor tactics, and calls to send the bill back to the House if accepted. References to Indiana politics and press commentary on the session dynamics.
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