Wilson declares need for national defense as war debate grows
President Woodrow Wilson urges industrial and military preparedness in New York while arguing for national unity beyond party lines. He defends continental army plans, stresses protecting American rights, and warns against letting partisanship hinder defense and peace efforts.
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United States
Railway Business Association
Motion Picture Board of ‘Trade
Middle West
Mr. Wilson
America
Americas
Strong Feeling Aroused By Loss Of Valuables
A report details a burglary at a Milton area site where valuables valued at seven and a half million dollars were stolen. Authorities describe the incident as a major theft, with investigators focusing on suspects and security lapses at the facility.
Unclear text about conservation plans and water storage
Fragmentary report mentions Masimoamentoatsists and water storage plans tied to weather. reference to engineers and eligibility for farmers. several garbled phrases about ice and a held item. No clear names, dates, or places.
Holter hydroelectric dam plan advances near Wolf Creek
Montana Power engineers prepare a preliminary survey for a Holter dam project on the Missouri River at Wolf Creek 30 miles NW of Helena. The Holter dam would backwater to Hauser Lake, conserve flood waters and support power for Great Falls and irrigation along the stream.
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Missouri River
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Holter Dam
Missouri River Power Company
Hauser Lake
Great Falls
Montana Power Company
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Canyon Ferry
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President Will Mrs Mohr Anister Work to the Resume
Fragmented text mentions state weather record chases, protests, school superintendent, Ernet La Casse to federal jury, divorce cases, questions and answers, Anaconda news, editorial, Wilson speech, lecture Love Never Faileth, cold delaying carnival, coal shortage in Butte, horoscope, railroad traffic paralyzed, mining news, theatrical, classifieds, Mooseheart talk, Holter dam, and meet at Dii.
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Anaconda News
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King George Speech Declares Resolve in War Prorogation
London Jan 27 Parliament prorogued to Feb 13 as King George, in a brief address, pledges to defend liberties and public law in Europe. He says navy and army have fought with steadfast allies for 18 months and vows not to lay down arms until victory vindicates civilization. He calls on loyal subjects and invokes God’s blessings.
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London
George
Europe
Fighting Flare Across Front as War Rages in Europe
Allied and German reports describe heavy fighting along the Western Front from Neuville to the Aisne and Belgium while the Russian front shows stalemate. French and British claims cite crater and trench advances, with German losses near Argonne and Turkish withdrawal near Kut el Amara.
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Neuville
Paris
Belgium
Aisne
Argonne
Officers Who Led Across Rio Grande Face Court Martial
Brownsville Texas January 27 The Mexican officer in charge of the seizure of two Americans after they were decoyed across the border was ordered to face the court martial by Colonel Quintanilla of Matamoros garrison who says the officer disobeyed orders The three US Army lieutenants who led 14 privates across the line to rescue Wheeler and Pederson will be tried while bodies of four soldiers were not recovered by tonight
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W. C. Wheeler
Viggo Pederson
United States
Berlin Marks Emperor William's 57th Birthday
Berlin observes the emperor's fifty seventh birthday with flags displayed citywide and a simple observance as religious services were held across the capital. The wireless report notes nationwide celebrations of the monarch's birthday without further formal ceremonies.
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Berlin
Sayville
Wiliam
British Labour Congress Defeats Repeal Agitation Plan
The British Labour Congress, despite supporting most provisions of the military service bill, defeated a proposal urging working men to agitate for its repeal. The decision reflects a cautious stance on opposition tactics while backing the measure’s core terms.
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British Labor Congress
Vote of railroaders for eight hour day endorsed
Chicago January 97 report shows more than 90 percent of the 40 009 employees on 598 railroads favor an eight hour day and time and a half for overtime in freight and yard service with final returns due March 1 according to union officials continuous coverage of labor action.
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Chicago
United States
Unusual January Storm Hits San Francisco Center
A rare California storm moved inland today with its center over San Francisco at 7 am The weather bureau reports the lowest barometric record 28.86 inches since 1871 marking a historic pressure low for the state.
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San Francisco
California
Pacific Ocean
Weather Bureau
Bureau
Clarke Would Let Japan Control the Philippines
Senator Clarke of Arkansas argues the Philippines could gain independence in two to four years while expressing willingness for Japan to assume control of the islands. He cites Japan's actions in Korea and racial similarity as support for Japan managing Philippine affairs.
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Clarke
Japan
Philippines
Washington
Senator Clarke
Arkansas
Korea
Weather Devastation Strikes Southwest in 86 Hours
Snow ice and heavy rainstorms, followed by floods in the Southwest, caused loss of life, traffic delays, and communication paralysis over 86 hours. Conditions were improving in most areas, though some winds remained strong in scattered locations.
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Kansas City
Cold Wave Grips State With Subzero Morning
A statewide cold wave grips Montana with a temperature near zero in Helena this morning. Government records indicate continued frigid conditions and warnings as the day unfolds.
Mrs Mohrs Friendship for Minister Aroused Husband
Providence, Jan 27. The first serious rift in the marriage of Dr Franklin Mohr and Elizabeth F Mohr surfaced as she testified about Samuel A McDougall now a minister in Pictou Nova Scotia The disclosure came during cross examination by Attorney General Rice Mrs Mohr said she first told of McDougall in 1912 The doctor allegedly was under the influence of drugs and sought to interfere with McDougall She admitted a prior Brooklyn marriage and that she led on the doctor while living with him before marriage The couple wed at Lynn on May 24 1909 due to the doctor wanting the children handed to him as a reason for marrying The trial continues with strained testimony over motives and timing
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Elizabeth F. Mohr
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Samuel A. McDougall
Pictou
Nova Scotia
Mohr
Rice
McDougall
Lynn
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