Bread Prices Across Europe Fuel Worries
Rome reports a royal decree suspends cereal duties and allows half-rate transport for wheat if needed, while private stores are to be inspected for bread control. A Labor Exchange meeting protests high bread prices blamed on contraband and speculators, signaling possible forced wheat confiscation. London notes a 50 percent bread price surge and blame on speculators, ships, and freight. Vienna imposes 50 percent flour cap in bread with substitutions. Germany cuts beet root crop restrictions by one quarter for the year.
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Victims of Explosion on Cruiser San Diego
The United States cruiser San Diego arrived from Mexican waters with the bodies of two more victims from the boiler explosion ten days prior raising the toll to nine. After funeral services aboard, the two bodies were placed on the auxiliary Saturn with seven others, bound for Mare Island Navy Yard for shipment to their homes.
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Postal Savings Banks See Brisk Business Rise
Washington reports a surge in postal savings bank deposits with more than 100000 new depositors since the war began. By December 31 total deposits reached 59,906,000 across 497,000 accounts, reflecting a monthly gain near 3,000,000 as thousands of foreigners may be keeping earnings rather than sending them home.
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Bargains From Dull Times In Early Railroading
The 1912 western railroad bought heavy freight locomotives at 27000 dollars each. In 1914 the same line bought more of the same type at 22000 dollars a unit. The later engines were finished better and more reliable, reflecting the impact of dull times on prices. Also notes that Chinese rice paper is made from a Formosan tree pith and that cooperative rural credit associations are planned for the Philippine islands to aid small farmers.
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Bayonets and Fists Stop German Charges in January Battle
British and French forces repelled German assaults near La Bassée and Givenchy with bayonet work and close combat. Eyewitness accounts credit stiff resistance, multiple German attacks, and British gains to reestablished trenches. Canadians arrive at the front aiding defense near La Bassée with casualties and prisoner reports.
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Ephraim Girdner Poulan resident dies in Thomasville
Thomasville funeral notice reports Ephraim Tr. Girdner of Poulan died Friday after hospital treatment. Native of Terre Haute Indiana, 75, survived by wife and five children. Services held at Laurel Hill Cemetery with Rev. Osgood Cook officiating. Pallbearers listed. Pelham death notice notes Hancock dies at Clinton home. remains to be brought to Pelham for burial. survived by several children.
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Wilson to address U S Trade Chamber in Washington
President Wilson will speak before the United States Chamber of Commerce in Washington on Wednesday night. Advisers say the address will cover the shipping bill and Western Hemisphere trade relations, with other admin proposals to aid foreign commerce. Several officials and diplomats will also speak, and delegates from most states attend the convention.
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Requiem Mass for Quake Victims In Marsica
Monsignor Bagnoli bishop of Marsica inaugurated a hut chapel and led a solemn requiem for earthquake victims in Ayezuano Italy. Civil and military authorities attended as thousands prayed. The bishop paid tribute to King Victor Emmanuel Queen Helena and Pope Benedict for aid to the quake district.
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New Zealand Offers Bonus for Hemp Fiber Improvement
The New Zealand government has proposed a substantial bonus to promote improved hemp fiber extraction methods. The query notes people wearing mourning garments and contrasts day and night feelings, but the focus remains on the government incentive for hemp industry advancement.
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Carranza aims to quicken drive on Villa Zapata forces
Vera Cruz January 3 General Carranza's army plans to press the offensive against the Villa and Zapata forces this week. Many Zapata men reportedly offer their services to Carranza. Villa reportedly loses minor leaders. decrees from Carranza are expected, including zones allowing government work in waterways. The railroad to Mexico City is intact and service may resume tomorrow. Washington January 31 Denial Villa wounded. Carrothers says Villa telegraphed he is well. El Paso reports passengers sighting Villa near Alguas Calientes. preliminary fighting at Queretaro near Villa garrison. An aeroplane shipments for use by troops. the Carranza forces also have aeroplanes. Ladies free at the Atlanta tonight with paid ticket.
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Illinois Congress Faces Prolonged Speakership Deadlock
Springfield January 31 The record deadlock in the Illinois legislature over the speaker issue blocks any move to formally organize the body. The stalemate persists after W. M. Provin, Republican caucus, withdrew from the speakership race.
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Republican pledge breaks amid House contest fight
Nomination signals that the pledge holding together much of the Republican majority in the House is fractured. The ensuing contest is expected to take on a free-for-all character, though efforts will be made to avoid bipartisan combinations.
Standard Thermometer Ad From Hawkes Co.
A. K. Hawkes Co. advertises an 8 inch guaranteed thermometer tested against a standard government instrument. Payment requested is $1.10 and the page lists their address at 14 Whitehall.
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