French Battleship Verite Torpedoed Near Malta
Berlin reports via Milan that the French battleship Verite was torpedoed by a submarine near Malta and is badly damaged, lying by the port. The vessel, built at Bordeaux in 1907, of a class with Liberto destroyed in 1911, displaced 14 680 tons, armed with four 12 inch and two 11.6 inch guns, crew 742, and with a trial speed of 19.2 knots.
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Milan
Verite
Malta
Dispateh
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Coasting accident injures two boys in city street
Joe McDonald 11, of West Platinum street, suffered a fractured skull and brain hemorrhage when his sled struck a car driven by Herbert Jensen of the Butte Plumbing Co. Leo Bogatz 18, of 413 South Montana street, had a fractured right leg and severe scalp wounds after colliding with a car driven by Thomas Brown. Jensen posted 100 bond for reckless driving. Both boys were treated at local hospitals after the incident on a three block long hill crossing two streets.
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West Platinum Street
Herbert Jensen
Butte Plumbing Company
Leo Bognts
South
Montana Street
Thomas Brown
Jor
Jensen
Pace Headquarters
Leo Rogatz
Leo
Polco
Locai Hospiti
New American Fowl Sought by Government Experiments
New York January 3. The United States government at its Belleville Maryland farm conducts five year experiments on an ideal American fowl. Harry M Lamon head husbandman describes at Madison Square Garden poultry show the bird resembling a Leghorn in laying qualities and egg size yet as substantial as Wyandotte Barred Rock and others in meat. The farm plans a large exhibit of the new hen at the poultry show next season.
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New York
United States
Belleville
Harry M. Lamon
Madison Square Garden
Government Farm
Lamon
Bread Corn Harvest In Germany Much Better
Amsterdam notes a Berlin telegram reporting the bread corn harvest will exceed last year by 1,600,000 tons. Potato yields are below average but offset by a good turnip crop. Beer barley use drops 60 percent, aiding potato shortages. Germany’s cattle stock has risen since 1916 by over 400,000 and pigs by more than 4 million, signaling improved milk and fat supply, with Romanian booty promising better fodder.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Germany
Stone Clarifies Comment On State Documents
Senator Stone, after consulting with Secretary Lansing, said he did not intend to reflect on the secretary. He explained that his charge referred to past conduct before Lansing led the department, asserting no current secretary or top official was aware of the acts cited.
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Washington
Ston
Lansing
Senate
Department
Stone
German artist safe after Villa occupation near Parral
Ferdinand Schmolt a German artist who hid near Parral while Villa forces controlled the area reached the U S border yesterday and left for Austin Texas to join his family He feared transporting many sketches and paints through Villa territory formerly worked in Los Angeles Ca He had been living near Parral Mexico before fleeing.
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Ferdinand Schmolt
Parral
Villa Forcee
Austin
Texas
Mexico
Villa
Los Angeles
Cal
Great Britain Top Buyer of U S Goods in 1916
Washington reports that Great Britain purchased nearly two billion dollars of American goods in 1916, becoming the United States' top customer by a large margin. France rose to over a billion but still lagged Britain, while other nations bought less.
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Great Britain
Washington
Jan
United Kingdom
United States
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
France
Pittsburg Education Board Approves 10 Percent Pay Rise
Pittsburg January 3 report that the city board of education approved roughly a ten percent increase for all teachers and school employees earning $75 a month or less. The boost will impact more than 500 staff members across the Pittsburg schools.
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Pittsburg
City Board of Education
Post Office Deluged With Duplicate Debit Bills
Post office reports a flood of misaddressed statements and letters. Affected residents include eateries and service firms. Officials urge correct addresses to stop further mail misdirection and reduce delays.
Indian Summer Recalled As Last Cold Spell Hits Butte
Yesterday's mild weather contrasts with the record cold spells of 1918 and January's prolonged subzero readings. Officials note Indian summer warmth is typical for this time, while forecasts predict generally fair conditions with snow flurries in eastern areas tomorrow.
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Butte
Government Weather Bureau
Putte Eledt
E Railway Company
Mullin Case Dismissed Over Lack of Gambling Evidence
County Attorney seeks dismissal of gambling charges against Joseph Mullin and three men after ruling no evidence supported gambling claims. The New Year raid by Sheriff Henderson led to arrests as defendants claimed they were simply playing pitch at the Bohemian club. Separate property transfers and a counterfeit ten dollar note report rounded out the issue.
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Jackson
Joseph Mullin
Ea. Swanson
Ja Peterson
Alexander Raich
Mullin
Henderson
Bohemian Club
No Coal Export to Norway Ordered by Britain
London reports from Copenhagen via Exchange Telegraph that the British government has banned coal exports to Norway due to unsatisfactory fulfillment of certain obligations. The measure affects Norway’s supply and relations during the winter period.
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London
Copenhagen
One Ninth of the Amount Demanded in Death Case
A jury awarded Joseph Janosky $2 for the death of his son Chester struck by a train at California avenue, far less than the $25,000 sought. The trial also notes a divorce-department shift as default cases move to law days, while Maurice Egan sues Charles Higgins for $581 for a rented horse and rig.
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Joseph Janosky
Northern Pacific
Janosky
Chester Janosky
California Avenue
Agminet
William Meyer Ingary Mover
Jancahy
Frank Walker
M. Hall
District Court
Donlan
McCiernan, Lynch and Yer
Maurice Egan
Florence
Charles Higgins
Tess
Villa followers loot Parral and sack American consulate
A foreign refugee recounts Villa followers entering Parral on November 6, looting the American consulate and tearing an American flag, while canvassing mining camps for supplies. He also reports Villa's automobile rides through the town and notes guards prevented broader looting. In Washington, Col Chester Harding is nominated as governor of the Panama Canal, with James L. Coke for Hawaii Supreme Court and Lt. Commander William C. Watts named judge advocate general of the Navy.
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Villa
Grove
United States
Parral
Panama Zone
Washington
Col Chester Harding
Army Engineer Corps
Panama Canal
Wilson
George W. Goethals
James L. Coke
Honolulu
Emperor Whitlam Seeks Grace For Dear Fatherland
Emperor Whitlam replies to Cardinal von Hartmann's New Year greetings with a prayer for God's grace and strength to help the homeland in a grave time. The message is reported by Berlin papers, noting the tone of resolve amid turmoil and uncertainty.
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Amaam
Vin Saawom
Emperor Whitlam
Cardinal von Hartmann
Areh
Cologne
Berlin
Dispute Over Work Trade Triggers Roof Confrontation
A near riot broke out on the roof of a federal building over who should perform replacing wired glass after snow damage. A carpenter threatened two walking delegates, dangers loomed from a 48 foot drop, but the delegates persuaded him to listen. A painter finished the job and federal workers watched from windows for amusement.
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Federal
Enemys Warships Sunk In Major Allied Claim
A report dated January 3 cites Willems stating nearly two hundred enemy warships have been sunk since the start of the war. The tally includes French battleships and various craft, with about 688 200 tons lost overall. Commentary notes capital ships and special types not counted.
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Willems
France
Prince Friedrich zu Fuerstenberg killed in action
Berlin reports the death of Prince Friedrich Zu Fuerstenberg on the Racmania front. Born April 21, 1898 in Donaueschingen Baden, he was the third son of Prince Maximilian Egon zu Fuerstenberg, head of the Fuerstenberg family, a leading German noble line.
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Amsterdam
London
Berlin
Friedrich Zu Fuerstenberg
Racmania
Prince Friedrich Was
Donauiesehingen
Baden
Maximilian Egon Zu. Puerstenberg
Germ
Economy Wholesale Grocers Sees Record Year
The II business of the wholesale direct to consumer grocery reports its largest year in Omnis tory with hundreds of families buying at Economy for quality and substantial savings. Hams, bacon, lard, and other staples offered wholesale per pound with price signals suggest prices may rise.
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Breal
Bae
Utah Ave
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