Teutonic Forces Press Dobrudja Front Fronts Extend
Teutonic troops resume advance in Dobrudja. Bulgarian forces hold Danube near Tultcha against Russian assaults. Artillery duels in Carpathians and along Mol Javlia frontier. German Austro Hungarian forces report gains near Putna valleys and near Dvina. Air operations see German aircraft downed by French pilots.
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Mormon Colonies Plan To Stay In Mexico After Withdrawal
The Associated Press reports that Mormon colonies in Colona Juarez and Colona Dublan intend to remain on their ranches if troops withdraw. About 200 families live in the two settlements and up to 200 more may follow as conditions change.
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Columbus
Rye In Tennessee Inaugurated For Second Term
Governor Thomas A. Rye was inaugurated for a second term in Nashville. The Nashville Equal Suffrage League saluted him with members forming an aisle as he passed from his office to the hall of the house where the inaugural ceremony occurred. He praised his first term for ending factional turmoil and urged enactment of the bone dry liquor bill and fulfillment of Democratic pledges.
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House Passes Act to Test Constitutionality of Amendment
Raleigh dispatch reports the North Carolina House debates a act to test the constitutionality of local amendments including a municipal suffrage proposal. Rep Wright, from Guilford, becomes Finance Committee chair with Rep Lee succeeding him as head. Miss Kate Barnard speaks on penal reform. Rep Ward granted leave for illness.
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Players Gradually Bend to Base Heads
Chicago January 23 American League players sign 1917 contracts in rapid numbers. President Ran Johnson reports fourteen with Cleveland twelve with New York twenty with Chicago nine with Boston. Clark Griffith notes Washington players signing quickly and strike threats waning.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ran Jahnson
Dover Hall
Cleveland
New York
Boston
Clark Griffith
Washington
Johnson
Cotton ginned last year reaches 10 701 990 bales
Washington reports the national cotton ginning total for the previous year ending before January 16 at 10 701 990 bales, including 106 968 round bales and 90 671 sea island bales, accounting for 97.1 percent of the crop. Ginning by states follows.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sea Island
Norway Socialists Back American Peace Plan
The Norwegian Socialist party adopted a resolution supporting the American proposal to summon an International Social Congress at The Hague to pave the way for peace. They proposed holding the congress in a Scandinavian capital and also protested the deportation of Belgians.
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Associated Press
London
Copenhagen Politien
Norway
International Social Congress
Hague
Senate Debates Address, Appropriation Bill, and Naval Land Claims
Senate met at 11 a m with Cummins resolution to discuss Wilson address moved to tomorrow on Stone’s objection. Debate resumed on the legislative appropriation bill including government clerks salary raises. Naval Affairs heard California Oil Land Claimants pleas on navy oil land reserves. Steering Committee tackled expediting heavy legislation while Rivers and Harbors bill was under review. Labor groups at the Commerce Committee opposed limits on strikes.
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Senate
Wilson
Stone
Naval Affairs
California
Labor Brotherhoods Conference
Commerce
President Wilson's Peace Terms Dominate London News
The British press leads with President Wilson's Senate speech and the idea of peace without victory. The Westminster Gazette questions if Germany would demand terms. Washington reports no word from Germany on terms or offers, despite rumors of confidential proposals.
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Associated Press
London
Wilson
Senate
Faris
Washington
Westminster Gazette
Germany
President criticized for lobbying in Senate clash
Washington January 23 Senator Jones Republican denounced President Wilsons plan to visit the Capitol and lobby for his legislation as a systematic lobbying effort. He said he did not seek a resolution but urged careful Senate consideration. His remarks sparked no debate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Capitol
Jones
Senate
Swedish Steamer Kamma Reported Sunk
Lloyds reports the sinking of the Swedish steamship Kamma of 1,556 tons gross. The fate of the vessel was announced from London on January 23.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyds
Kamma
Tennessee Senate Passes Anti Pass Bill
Nashville Tenn Jan 23 The senate reconsidered action on the anti pass bill and by a 30 to 2 vote passed a measure prohibiting common carriers from issuing free transportation except to employees their families and pension board members The law takes effect December 31 1917
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Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn
Senate
State Pension Board
Wilson Asks Another Nitrate Plant
President Wilson seeks to establish more than one nitrate plant under the army reorganization act and to use up to 20 million dollars for nitrogen production from the air for government explosives. Final site decisions hinge on inter department feasibility studies and required funding.
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Associated Press
Washington
San
Wilson
Canada Recruits 434 539 Men for War Effort
Ottawa reports premier Sir Robert Borden informed Parliament that Canada has recruited 434 539 men, 120 000 over Britain’s initial request. Of these, 175 000 have seen active service with 70 000 casualties among them.
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Ottawa
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Great Britain
Dominion
Ropert Borden
Philadelphia joins grand circuit schedule for 1929 racing
Philadelphia is added to the grand circuit by the Circuit Stewards schedule committee. The season opens July 15 in Cleveland and closes October 15 in Atlanta with races in Detroit Kalama zoo Columbus Hartford Syracuse Lexington and Philadelphia among others. William H. Kinnan of Cleveland is named potential successor to H J Kline as secretary, while H K Deveroux may reconsider his resignation as president.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Jacksonville
Peoria
Louisville
Cleveland
Detroit
Kalamazoo
Columbus
Hartford
Syracuse
Lexington
William H. Kinnan
H. J. Kline
H. K. Devereux
Belgium to be equipped by U8 sources for rehab after war
New York reports that materials machinery and finances for Belgium's postwar rehabilitation will largely come from the United States. A Belgian chamber of commerce letter in Paris urges U S associations to aid Belgium in resuming its industrial and commercial position. Bankers say financing can be arranged to resemble cash transactions, avoiding extra manufacturer charges.
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Associated Press
New York
Belgium
United States
American Industrial Commission
France
American Manufacturers’ Export Association
Belgian Chamber of Commerce
Paris
Militiamen to Begin Return Home From Border
San Antonio Texas January 238 General Funston announces the return of 25000 National Guard troops from the border will begin January 26 or 27. Movement is expected to take about one month. Troops are divided into three groups with Alabama North Carolina Virginia and other units in group one two and three respectively.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
South Carolina Cavalry
Engineers and Field Hospital
Tennessee Ambulance Company
Field
Louisiana Field Artillery and Field Hospital
Mutiny Aboard Hari Maru Alarms Baltimore Crew
The Asiatic crew of the Japanese steamer Hari ma Maru mutinied in Baltimore harbor, seized the ship for hours, revolvers and spikes used, the chief engineer was severely injured, the captain driven ashore, officers barricaded themselves. Rumors say the mixed Chinese Siamese crew feared hostile warships en route to Genoa Italy.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
City Pace
Genoa
Italy
Wilson Approves Moving of Outposts From Mexican Border
Washington reports the War Department ordered withdrawal of General Pershing's outposts in Mexico with President Wilson's approval. Indications suggested the main body of troops would begin moving toward the border once the outposts are withdrawn.
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Wilson
Associated Press
Washington
General Pershing
Mexico
War Department
Teh Border
Candidates Work For Reserve Vote
The contest shows formidable rivals and moves to build reserve votes. Miss Lillian Bartley leads the list, with Mrs. B. L. Daniel second, Gussie Skipper third, and others like Mrs. J. W. Griffin and Ethel Grimsley among the top contenders. The public stays informed of progress as subscriptions and votes accumulate.
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Fair Bluff
B. L. Daniel
Armour
Gussie Skipper
Town Creek
J. W. Griffin
Evergreen
Ethel Grimsley
Freeman
Bessie M. Robbins
Wilmington
Hettie R. James
Pauline Newsome
Clinton
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Five Days Left in The Dispatch Contest for Reserve Votes
Five days remain for candidates to secure the necessary reserve vote to win. Public interest grows as rivals compete with tense rivalry. Victory would enable a personal automobile ride, while contenders push forward with determination, dismissing obstacles and rumors of a large opponent reserve as motivation.
President of New York Cotton Exchange Ordered to Produce Records
The House Rules Committee seeks stock exchange short sales data from December 10 to 23 amid a leak inquiry. George Noble, president of the Exchange, testifies on short pools, market operations, and possible manipulation while the committee demands full transaction records.
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New York
House Rules Committee
Stock Exchange
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Noble
Sherman L. Whipple
Board of Governors
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