France Prefers Wilson Peace Plan, Yet Questions Remain
Paris papers react to President Wilson's peace address with cautious support. The Petit Parisien notes Wilson places attacked states on the same footing as aggressors, yet welcomes the liberty and justice principles. Other papers praise or question the plan, asking how Germany and Austria would respond and whether human nature can be changed.
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Associated Press
Paris
Wilson
Senate
Petit Parison
Germany
Austria
Mr. Wilson
the Humanite
Wilson speech praised by British press sparks debate on mediation
The Standard interprets President Wilson’s address as astounding and argues mediation is premature. It questions his authority to shape Europe and condemns his stance on wartime sufferings, noting his past sympathy appeared only as Germany waned.
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London
Wilson
Wuertemberg
France
Belgium
Serbia
Poland
Germany
United States
Swollen Streams Near Stand as Pittsburgh Flood Crests
Pittsburgh reports the Monongahela flood crest appears reached after heavy rain and melting snow. Government gauge shows 25.5 feet with 3 feet above flood stage as lower city districts remain flooded and plants suspend operations.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Monongahela
Weather Bureau
General strike with violence in Zaragoza Spain
A general strike in Saragossa is reported with violence and arson. Police control workshops, soldiers operate streetcars, and local newspapers have suspended. In Barcelona a meeting of 300 unions decided to join the strike.
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Associated Press
Paris
Saragossa
Havas
Barcelona
Gotham Exchange Faces Short Sales Inquiry
Testimony questioned whether traders planned large cash subscriptions to fund short sales using negative news to push prices down then buy stocks cheap for profit. Noble defended sales as legitimate and faulted only for improper customer account disclosures, while Whipple pressed for access to clearing house records and firm transcripts.
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Noble
Stock Exchange
Whipple
Board of Governors
St Jacob's Oil Promises Quick Backache Relief
An old advertisement claims back pain stems from muscles not kidneys and touts St Jacob's Oil as a harmless, fast acting rub for lumbago sciatica rheumatism sprains. It urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from a druggist and promises instant soreness disappearance.
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St. Jacob’s
St Paul police fatally strike burglar in Lumberton incident
Chief Newton of St Pauls struck a Black burglar named Brown as he attempted to enter a Lumberton store late last night. Brown was found dead in the street this morning after the officer could not locate him. Sheriff and coroner hold an inquest with few further details available.
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St. Paul
Black
Associated Press
Lumberton
Newton
St. Paul's
Brown
Lewis
St. Paul’s
Spanell Trial Focuses on Devotion to Wife and Child
In San Angelo Texas on January 23 testimony showed Harry J Spanell was devoted to his wife and child during the trial for the killing of his wife and Lt Col M C Butler at Alphine Texas. Defense cross examination questioned Colonel Butler's reputation while living in Mission Texas. Witnesses testified to Spanell's good character in Waco.
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Associated Press
San Angelo
Texas
Harry J. Spanell
Spanell
M. C. Butler
Alphine
Colonel Butler
Mission
M. M. Miller
Waco
Explosion on Dominican steamer Carib kills many
A boiler explosion on the Dominican coast steamer Carib near Santo Domingo killed many and left others severely injured. The vessel was completely wrecked and material losses are expected to be heavy.
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Associated Press
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
First Northern Women’s Rights Federation Conference Held
A landmark step for Nordic feminism, the Federation of Northern Women's Rights Association held its inaugural conference in Stockholm marking a significant development in the region's women's movement.
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Europe
Federation of Northern Women’s Rights Association
Stockholm
Messenger Service Promises Quick Ad Pickup by Telephones
The Postal Telegraph Cable Company's messengers will call for ads with same speed as telegrams. For ads information call 176, or contact Postal Telegraph for telegraph service.
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Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Postal Telegraph
One Quart Law Proposed in West Virginia
A bill to stop liquor imports was introduced in the West Virginia Senate and House of Delegates. It would make it a misdemeanor to bring more than one quart of intoxicating liquor into the state in 30 days with carriers liable for assisting violations.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Senate
House of Delegates
Maryland
Kentucky
London Explosion Toll Rises to 69 Killed and 72 Hurt
London officials announce the final casualty tally from last Friday's blast: 69 dead, 72 seriously injured, and 328 slightly injured. The authorities say this is believed to be the complete list.
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London
Associated Press
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