War Dispatches From Various Fronts Spark Global Tensions
Compiled reports show Greek reservists in Canada must report to colors by March 1. Paris notes overwhelming army transport needs as prions shipments flood front lines. Petrograd reports aid to Russian children and American diplomats touring Warsaw. Turkish forces redeploy near Urumiah after a failed invasion. Austrian air raids on Kielce and Polish rail targets cited. Washington outlines relief for POWs via Siberian aid, while Belgrade and New York emphasize Red Cross deployments aiding Servia. Multiple fronts indicate ongoing combat, logistics strain, and international diplomatic activity.
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Berlin
London
Steinbach
Alstinn
Than
Sennheim
Bennheim
Faltows
Thann
Alsace
Thelguts
Poland
Tawka River
Political Emancipation Demanded for Jews in War Era
A New York declaration from a Jewish emancipation committee calls for worldwide Jewish civil rights equal to Christian neighbors. The group, including prominent Jews and Gentiles, aims to spur emancipation movements in England, France, Germany, Russia, and beyond as hundreds of thousands serve in European armies. It cites 13.62 million Jews globally, with about 1.9 million in the United States and 400,000 in this city.
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New York
England
France
Germany
Russia
United States
Ely
Buy it now campaign to aid revival of business
In Omaha Nebraska the Agricultural Publishers association launched a national campaign urging rapid purchases to quicken commerce and manufacturing. The appeal targets farmers to buy necessary materials now rather than wait until spring.
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Omaha
Neb
San
Agricultural ‘Publishers’ Association
National Association of Farm Papers
Sandman Story for the Kiddies Photographed
Drusilla explains she had a picture taken and describes a nurse, her mother, and a polite young lady with a box making a postcard portrait. The scene unfolds with light, a gate, and a request to stand for another photo as they cooperate in the studio moment.
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Bobby Jones
Drusilla
Bony
Thad
Uttler
Droallia
Picture Day With Drusilla at the Steps
A young woman arranges Drusilla for a portrait on the steps, while another woman prepares to take a second shot. She reassures Drusilla that copies can be sent to anyone who asks, and comments on the hat and mood of the moment.
Bodies of lynched Negroes found hanging in woods
In Wetumpka Alabama two Black men Ba and Will Smith were lynched after being accused in the murder of farmer Ri A Stilwell. Their bodies were found hanging in woods five miles from Wetumpka. Governor O Nea l ordered a special Elmore grand jury investigation and state militia was deployed to Wetumpka.
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Montgomery
Als
Will Smith
Wetumpka
A. Stilwell
Elmore County
O'Neal
Train wreck injures twelve near Emmons Minnesota
Twelve passengers were seriously injured in a southbound Minneapolis St Louis train wreck at Emmons Minnesota early today. Three were believed fatally hurt including Thomas Mayer of Humboldt Iowa Matt Braker of Laverne Minnesota and Conductor Ketling of Minneapolis.
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Albert Lea
Minn
Minneapolis @ St. Louis
Emmons
Owited
Thomas Mayer
Humboldt
Iowa
Matt Braker
Laverne
Bminn
Keting
Minneapolis
Hyde to Be Tried in April in Swope Murder Case
Kansas City reports the fourth trial of Dr. Hyde for Col. Thomas H. Swope murder was moved to April. The prosecutor sought delay citing funds for expert witnesses while Dr. Hyde’s attorney argued the postponement violates the defendant’s right to a speedy trial.
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Kansas City
Pr B. Clark “Thyde
Thomas H. Swope
Frank PB. Walsh
Hyde
Grould
Monument Damaged at Rock Mountains Memorial
An act of vandalism damaged a monument in the Rock Mountains erected years ago in memory of Michel Manert. The monument’s dedication and the mountain’s naming are now overshadowed by the unidentified perpetrator. Local authorities investigate the incident with no suspects yet.
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Asueene
X. C
Imountains
Tung Tamal
Employment Office Ad Seeks Reliable Female Help
An old classified ad lists an employment office offering reliable female help. It mentions contact at 211 North Main in Butte and invites inquiries for general hours work with morning applications at 21 West Park in Butte. It also advertises a free booklet from Christensen School at Maryland Avenue, Butte, and provides a phone number.
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Butte
West Side
Henry’s Pharmacy
Granite and
Alabama Streets
Ind
Runzler Drug Co
West Park
Main
Alan
Christensen School
Maryland Ave
W. Park
Justified Increase in Poultry Rates by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled today that higher poultry rates by western railroads are justified due to third and fourth class freight charges. The piece also weaves in aging anecdotes and ads, including local business notices and listings for loans and services in Helena and Butte, Montana. The article mixes policy, commerce notes, and advertisements with brief literary asides.
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Washington, Jan
Western Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Steve
Mamet
Smith
Ton
Ancelot
Milaca
You
Co. Herme
Nou
Lucien Smith
Ainge Enr
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada
Paris
Transportation Department
Army
Department of Herault
Louis J. Malvey
Interior
Petrograd
Moscow
George ‘T. Marye Jr
Marye
Henry. D. Taker
American Embanay
N. A. McCully
Warsaw
America
Wil
Russa
Lake Urumiah
Persia
Turkey
Kielce
Cracow
Washington
Peking
Siberia
American Red Cross
Siberian
S'beria
Red ‘Cross
Stevia
Edward Ryan
Scranton
Relerdo
Emily Simmonds
Ryan
Texas
St. Paul Browent
Miniter
Aire
Wan
Willemstad
Curaco
Jan
Maracaibo
Red D. Line
Karlsruhe
Iarge
Atlantic
la Guatra
Amsterdam
Xchange
Telegraph Company
Brussels
Sandman
Bobby
Confight
East Side
O'Leary
Talbot Street
Bell
South Butte
Aluminum
Utah Streets
Family Drug Store
South Main
Wilson's Drug Store
Harrison Street
Walkerville
Walkerville Drug Store
West Daly, Ind
Centerville
North Main Street
Monument Dyvamited
Harper's Week
Socrates
Europe
Anical Picklers
Wayream
Nme
NAVY
Star Lock
Mauser
Iwick-Balke-Collander Co
West Aide
P. H.standard
Naplatoo Modern House
AMM Lands
Kote
Bullivan
Peterson, Anaconda
Gregson
Blanchard Ofc
Anaconda
East Feeley
Joe Mon
Aneous
DRO. J. Mpdon
Ald
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PEKIN
Talkroom
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Watkin
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Jerniste
N. Wye
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Alchemist
Goodall Bros, Assayers
Helena
Mont
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Silver Bow
Ae Ee
Tue Bailey
Granite
Uth
Alberton
Park
Montana
Dakota
Wyoming
H. Lao
Butte Ara
Lewlor
Rowe
Utah Avenue
Colorado
Idaho
Anacon
Slemona & Booth
Butta
East Third
Stanta
Standard
Maryland, Bute
Galena
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