Retirement Aid to Wilson Clarifies Continental Army Plan
An agreement between Germs and the president, with Gloter, aimed to unite efforts and bolster defense. The plan would federate the National Guard to form a reserve defensive force, while Congress opposed the continental army concept. Representative Hay leads redrafting in the House to remove that feature and advance a revised bill.
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Jena
Yepigna
Continental’ Army
Congress
National’ Guard
Hay
House
Allies' Line Sags as Assaults Reach 700 Yards
Allied lines report German and French clashes in Artois and Champagne with a 700 yard front gain by German forces in parts. British say sapping and bombardments continue on both sides while heavy guns fire on northern sectors. Russian, Italian fronts show position shifts and artillery actions. Turkish torpedo boats attacked as German gunboat sunk. Washington previews a radio preparedness test by 25,000 amateur operators starting Feb 21. Ford earmarks funds for war education and preparedness.
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London
Liefdely
Artois
Tiampagne
Ber‘ia
Tahure-Somme-Py
Ithe
Rombon
Vallons
Gorizia
Black ‘Sea
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Aleo
Hedweg -von Issman
Lake
Tanyak
Africa
Washington, D D
Ek Island
Arsenal
Tinos
The
United States
Bulgaria Seeks Separate Peace Said by Athens Teletype
London report from Athens states Bulgaria has made overtures for a separate peace with the entente powers. The Exchange Telegraph company relayed the denial of any confirmation.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Athens
Bulgaria
Single Men Must Enlist Reported by Central News
London reports that single men are to be called to enlist. Census Bureau experts estimate U S population at January 1 1917 around 101 2 million and by July 2 about 102 0 million. Growth led by Washington with Oklahoma Nevada North Dakota and New Mexico among fastest.
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London
Washington
D. G
Census Bureau
United States
Oklahoma
Nevada
North Dakota
New Mexico
Naval battle reported northwest of Nofib Sea region
Dispatches from Petrograd say German forces in Galicia retreated to a second line of defense. Berlin reports capture of Eastline west of Vimy as Paris notes repulsed German attacks near Hill 119 and Neu villa road. Two German seaplanes bombed Kent coast with no London tallies of casualties. Serb troops reaching Corfu total about 76,090 with 100,000 expected in two days as Albania evacuation nears completion.
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Isébroff
Chodoroy
Stug
Thamering
Galicia
Petrograd
Vimy
War Office
Berlin
Paris
Hill 119
Neuvilla Road
Kent
London
Corfu
Petit Parisien
Albania
Notable Crises Mark Mundelein Era As Archdiocese Flourishes
A sweeping Chicago ceremony crowned George William Mundelein as archbishop amid grand pageantry. Reports from naval, academic, and criminal cases arise as Ensign Kirkpatrick pleads guilty on the Hull, a banquet poisoning tale surfaces, a student Marian Lambert is found likely murdered, and other legal actions unfold across Pittsburgh, St. Paul, and Chicago.
Central powers’ pledge to regard armed merchant ships as warships
The United States expects warnings to curb travel after March 2 as Germany and Austria declare armed merchantmen as warships and promise to sink them without warning. Secretary Daniels approved military leadership changes in Washington as resignations from War Secretary and officials prompt a shift in administration policy amid tensions with the Philippines and Austria.
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Ashington
D. C
Germany
United ‘States
An-D
State Department
United States
Aimilar
Gérmany
Basseaiven
Ekipet . O. Se
Austria
Washington
Dfarch J
Gila Pointed Minister Of Finan Land Readied
A fragment indicates Dr Anton Van and Jatiati met to discuss financial matters in a land context, with Gila cited as pointing to a ministerial role. The sparse text hints at an official finance discussion or appointment involving named individuals.
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Anton. van
Gila
Finan Land
Obituary: Dr Woodhurst Leader in Baptist Society Dies
The Rev Dr William Woodhurst, longtime secretary of the Baptist Publication Society of New York, dies at New Rome Bolvillero Brooks where he served as vice president. He had been active since 1896 and was known for his role in the Western Union Telegraph Company. Born in 1831, Sir Charles served as Egypt’s finance minister from 1877 to 1879. Mrs Wheeler formerly Mary D Adams of Canada, died recently.
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Hence
Road
Sir Charles
Egypt
Colonel Hepburn and Iowa Districts in 1890s Congress
The article outlines Colonel Hepburn's repeated nominations from the Eighth Iowa district from 1830 onward. It notes a March 4 1898 resignation from the treasury department to pursue a new district seat, describes a lengthy convention at Council Bluffs where Sapp fell short of a majority, and covers Hepburn's sustained bid and parliamentary victories across multiple ballots and acclamations.
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Hepburn
Congress
Not Enough Clear Details for a Legal Case
Fragmentary OCR suggests a sensational trial involving a 60 year old man named Meyer. It mentions granting an application and a conviction for second degree murder of a young wife. Details such as date and location are unreadable.
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Meyer
Local Fire Destroys Sheds as Blaze Sweeps Building
A fire swept a shed area near a building, consuming sows and sheds. The blaze caused significant damage while neighbors reported alarm and quick response from local fire crews. No injuries reported.
Unclear fragmentary note on farming contract and anti Africa wording
Fragmentary text references a 30000 contract for hoes and anti Africa phrasing. Mentions Iowa and Madison with unclear context and repeated odd terms. No clear event date or identifiable organizations provided.
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Iowa
Madison
Anti Africa
Burglary at Neola Jewelry Store in Muscatine
Police investigate a $2,800 jewelry store burglary in Neola Muscatine. The thief stole rings and valuables valued around $2,000 and $800, leaving signs of a veteran thief's tactics. Officers say the case bears typical patterns from experienced culprits.
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Muscatine
Mascatine
Neola’ Jenking Jewelry
Ames Seed Test Alarms Extension Officials
Reports of seed testing are poor prompting alarm among Ames extension staff and local businessmen. Officials say more reliable seed results are needed and urgent action is planned to address the seed quality concerns.
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Ames
Double Tragedy Strikes Farm Near University Hospital
Historical farm tragedy with renter Reinhardt killed by celebrant fire on the Fourth of July and Alva Wright, brother of the tenant, shot and killed by his own shotgun while hunting. The University Hospital in Iowa City faces strain due to open beds, with officials noting overtaxed capacity but space remaining for patients.
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Gayen
Mason
Ham
Reinhardt
Alva
Wright
Iowa
Architect to erect new county hospital in Chariton
Wilk Eréet sold the lot for the stone and brick work and hired Sattar WwW, D Bunyan as assistant superintendent. The slate gapato tuberculosis project at Oakdale will employ a half dozen for the National Printer's job at Colorado Spring. He expects to make the changes soon.
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Sattar
Bunyan
Oakdaje
Nationel
Colorado
Sprin Cole
Prominent Banker McClelland Reynolds Dies in California
Former Continental and Commercial National Bank figure McClelland Reynolds, a notable name in national finance, dies in Los Angeles after a bronchial asthma illness. Reynolds had ties to Des Moines and Chicago banking circles and was widely known across the era.
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Iowan Dangerously
Des Moines
MaClelland Reynolds
Continental and Commercial
NaHona
Bank of Chtcago
National
Financial’ Cirateg
Gos Angeles
Cal
Regent
Tor Des Moine
Fragmentary report on road obstructions and disease claims
A garbled item notes road obstructions causing several wrecks and lost tests, mentions a steering issue and a high ape phrase. It also references prohibitions on shipment from Tinos due to mouth disease, concerns Minos not entering territory, and mentions chalky AK Aqui and aiau hoard.
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Sion
Minos
Ingleates and Dubnane Mine Incident Briefed
A fragmented report mentions Ingleates and Dubnane in a mining related event. Details are unclear due to damaged text but reference to a railroad, a train, and injuries or disruption appears. Names and places are partially legible, suggesting local industry and transit impacts.
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