Japanese Nurses Pass Through United States on Way to the War
Seventeen Japanese nurses with two physicians an interpreter and a business manager travel via the United States en route to the war in Europe. They expect to work near Southampton England with possible continental duties later. Miss Yao Yamamoto head nurse and Tokio charity hospital superintendent speaks on nursing as a prestige in Japan and the Red Cross links.
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Europe
San Francisco
New York
Southampton
England
Yao Yamamoto
Tokio
Shizo Kiyooka
Japan
Miss Yamamoto
More Shocks in Wrecked Region Death Toll Expected to Reach
Reports from the devastated region warn the death toll could near thirty thousand as aftershocks and widespread destruction continue to mount. Rescue efforts struggle amid collapsed infrastructure and limited communications. Local officials vow to intensify relief and recovery operations.
Earthquake Toll Rising in Italy as Towns Wrecked
Refugees report fear of further shocks in quake devastated areas. Death toll projected near thirty thousand with Avezzano and Pescina hardest hit. King Victor Emanuel visits Sora amid pleas for救救 medical aid and rescue efforts.
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Preas
Nome
Italy
Sora
Avezzano
Pescina
Celan
Destruction Hits Towns as Relief Delays Loom
A Roman dispatch reports widespread devastation in several towns and villages with many buildings reduced to rubble. In total thirteen communities are left nearly destroyed and twelve more suffer heavy damage while survivors suffer amid a delayed relief response of over a day.
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Lloyds
Rome
Ship Dacia Faces Prize Court Test Over New Registry
Special to The News from Galveston Texas reports the steamship Dacia soon to depart for Bremen may trigger a prize court ruling on its registry and transfer amid wartime legal questions. The vessel, once part of the Hamburg American line, is loaded with cotton for German mills and now owned by American citizen N Breitune of Michigan with American crew.
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Hamburg American Line
Sremen
United States
Germany
Port Arthur
Texas
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New York
State Department
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London
Merigans Hang Two Americans
Gustavo Fernandez and Francisca y Turri a, said to be naturalized. Americans have been executed by Grider of Carranza officials at Rio Bravo, according to family notifications. The men were charged with carrying arms into Mexico for enemies of Carranza. Confusion in Mexico City amid reports Villa may head to the capital. only a small Zapatista force defends the city.
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San Antonio
Gustavo Fernandez
Francisca Y Turiria
Ameri
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Carranza
Rio Bravo
Mexico
Paso
Texas
Villa
Aguas Catientes
Oil export embargo reportedly eased by Mexico official
Washington dispatch says Pritish embassy reports Carranza has informed British legation in Mexico City of tentative steps toward relaxing oil export controls at Templea.
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Carranza
Mexico City
Tamplea
Guadalajara Reclaimed by Dieguez Forces Reported
Carranza headquarters announce Guadalajara has been retaken by General Dieguez. A report also says San Luis Potosi has fallen, reflecting gains by Carranza loyalists in the region.
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San Luis Potosi
Baseball leaders deny Federal League charges in anti trust case
A general denial arguing organized baseball benefits players not injury was filed today in Chicago amid the Federal League antitrust suit. Affidavits from top representatives assert the league’s actions counter the federal claims and deny wrongdoing.
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Organized Baseball
Ealt
Federal League
Federale
Sentence Likely for Former Pemiscot Bank Cashier
A former Pemiscot County Bank cashier, A Tindle, pleads guilty to embezzling about 450000. He faces sentencing Monday after co defendant Thomas Ward received four years. the bank closed in 1913 amid insolvency with forty indictments.
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Caruthersville
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Pemiscot County Bank
State Barking Department
Thomas (. Ward
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Ward
Itan
Nervick Honored at New York Banquet
At a bin banquet by the Osle Society of New York Myron T Herrick retiring envoy to France will receive a national reception. Prominent political leaders will attend and speeches praise America's ambassador from able orators.
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New York
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Ensoy
France
America
Division Among Party Leaders on Ship Purchase Bill
A Democratic split over the government ship purchase bill delays Senate action. Opposition to government ownership grows as lawmakers debate amendments and set a new hearing date for Monday. Representative Loheek of Nebraska seeks presidential authority to regulate commerce in response to violations of international law.
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Nebraska
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Upper Mississippi River Improve ment Association Opens Convention
The Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association opens its annual convention in St Louis with delegates from Missouri Minnesota and other river states. Officials discuss river section improvements and wartime traffic and crop price effects on industries.
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Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association
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Ineis
Faberlart
Minnesota
Philadelphia Honors Franklin Birthday With Banquet
Philadelphia officials mark the 209th birth anniversary of Benjamin Franklin with exercises and a banquet featuring Col Geo W Goethale builder of the Panama Canal as guest of honor Evangelist Hilly Sunday will deliver blessing in Boston birthday observances include a banquet by the Sons of the Revolution and school events and meetings on Monday
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National Mothers Congress Forms Work Plan in Atlantic City
The National Board of the Mothers' Congress met in Atlantic City to outline the year's program and prepare for the annual convention.
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Atlantic City
N. 2
National Board of the Mothers’ Congress
Bishop Secomes Formal Charge in Portland
Janie Bishop Waller T Sumner of the Protestant Episcopal Church will tomorrow formally take up his work. Bishop Summer was inaugurated at Chicago on Jan. . Pk arrival here was celebrated with a big reception.
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Waller T Sumner
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Cote
Hicazo
Blizzards Disrupt Rail Lines Across Plains and Midwest
A major early winter blizzard hit Nebraska Western Iowa and the Dakotas disrupting trains telegraph and mail service. Forecasters warned of further storms with severe cold and drifting snow expected to degrade travel and utility service across the region.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Iowa
Dakotas
Port Worth
Texas
Amarillo High Defeats Canyon Team In Hard Fought Clash
In a tough game at Amarillo High, the home team edged Canyon by a narrow margin. Cradesaston Wheeler led first half defense while Sowder contributed on the inside as Canyon pressed back with strong shooting throughout the match.
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Hinahettall
Canyon Phiryers
Beere
Cemer
Viitors
Cradesaston
Wheeler
White Canyon
Weather summary from today's regional report
yesterday's weather notes show varied readings across cities with general fair to cloudy conditions. notable values include 40 in one location and highs near 92 in another with overnight low around 14. forecast calls for sunny to fair conditions Sunday into Monday in West Texas.
Food price rise prompts federal action and bills
In Washington on January 16 the government reviews possible actions with the departments of Justice and Agriculture and Commerce as food prices surge. A bill to curb soaring wheat exports is introduced amid urgent attempts to steady markets and supply.
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Department of Justice
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New York Boxers Clash in Unclear Ring Report
Unclear OCR reads Jack Dillow of Inelanopolia and Porky Flynn of Bosny in a boxing event at a mound venue in New York with uncertain results and details.
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New York
Jack Dillom
Inelanopolia
Porky Flynn
Bosny
Unclear text on Philadelphia Unitarian campaign meetings
Fragmentary item notes Philadelphia area Unitarian meetings and a sermon by St. John. The readable parts mention coinfluence of a campaign and Tomorrow Dern with services at parapets of the Unitarians.
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Tan
St. John
Unitarians
Sports event summary from Portland march drive
A winter drive action centers on Portland with hundreds of spectators and participants. The event showcases a competitive effort among teams and individuals, highlighting notable performances and crowd engagement.
Canadian football scouts prepare for Berlin pint clash
Canadian football scouts move to Berlin to observe the Peet ocilted squads as training winds down. Battle lines form with German venues cited and expectant attention on the front as teams finalize selection and readiness for the upcoming season.
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Fiat
Tesna Freeseviaeree Commission Rate Reductions Highlighted
The Tesna Freeseviaeree Commission approved rate reductions of 16 percent for several firms including McGregor Lae Grace Keen Taylor Lockhart and Llane. The cuts reflect a three year period of lower average costs and a 36 percent drop vs the prior average.
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Grace
Keen
Taylor
Lockhart
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Russians See Hindenburg Trap Poland Front Amid Cracow Push
News from London reports no new German successes after Soissons. In Poland heavy artillery duels continue as Russians threaten Transylvania and Crecow. Turks suffer another setback with the eleventh army corps defeated. The fleet blocks European reinforcements and eight transport ships have been sunk. London notes rising casualties in France and Flanders.
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Soissons
Carency
Poland
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Crecow
Carpathians
Bukowina
Transylvania
Rotterdam
France
Flanders
British Move to Seize and Free Suspected Contraband Vessels
The Foreign Office and Admiralty plan immediate search and release of foreign ships suspected of carrying contraband. Officials to work overtime to unload contraband and allow vessels to proceed. The change follows the Washington protest over detention of American vessels and reflects improved cargo handling methods.
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Foreign Office
Admiralty
Washington
King of Sweden Seeks Army as War Neutrality Cited
A Amsterdam correspondent reports Germany has evacuated coast points to Mariakerke. King Gustave of Sweden emphasizes neutrality and the lawful choice of Sweden’s destiny, urging strengthened military forces and readiness during the war.
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Mariakerke
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Heavy cannonading near Swiss frontier reported
Paris dispatch says heavy cannonading heard on the Swiss frontier near Basel and fires indicate villages and farmhouses burning. A Bern report states no foreigners will be allowed in Alsace after January 20.
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Alsace
Turks Claim Saphir Sub Sunk At Dardanelles
A Turkish official report from Constantinople states the German submarine Saphir was sunk by Turkish artillery while attempting to enter the Dardanelles. Part of its twenty one crew were rescued.
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Constantinople
Saphir
Dardanelles
Italian Gunboat Damaged in Adriatic Sea Report
A January report from Rome notes the Italian torpedo gunboat Coatit was badly damaged while cruising the Adriatic. In St Louis two dozen men face indictments for tax fraud related to not paying federal tax on a magazine. Trial set for Monday with Pollock and Judge Dyer presiding. Childs will lead prosecutions in the case that sparked a stir among authorities.
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Coatit
Adriatic Sea
ST Louis
Aenty
Unites States District Court
Pollock
Kes City
Dyer
St. Lons
Denver Horse Show Revival Planned After Stock Show Halt
Denver plans a horse show at the fen stock Yards on July 1 as the city approves 5600 to revive the old Denver horse show tradition. With the National Western Live Stock Show canceled by hoof disease concerns, local riders organize a substitute event to attract visitors from western and central states.
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Cole
Fen Stock Yards
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