England to Prohibit Importation of Paper and Related Items
London January 27 As a step to curb outflow of money and free shipping capacity Walter Runciman announced in the House of Commons that Britain will prohibit importation of a large share of paper and paper making materials and ban export of rags and waste paper. The list may include raw materials fruits building supplies furniture and wood if needed. He said the government would keep imports down to relieve pressure and allocate freed tonnage to essential goods like fuels munition and other necessities. An allied committee led by Lord Curzon was set to address shipping problems as the mercantile marine comes under government control.
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London
Walter Runciman
Board of Trade
House of Commons
Hares
Runciman
Runelman
British Mercantile Marine
Lord Curvon
Dal
Fortifications Along the Suez Canal Linked by Trenches and Forts
A Naples dispatch to The Cologne Gazette describes extensive fortifications and trench works along the Suez Canal. Travelers report fortifications built toward the Egyptian town near the Red and Mediterranean seas, with torpedo patrols and artillery readiness.
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Berlin
Tondan
Naples
Coloene Gazette
Buex Canal
Itihtan
Hinds
Sues
Somalia
Mediterranean
Sens
England Denies Turkish Victory In Valled Victories
The article reports British forces repelling a Turkish attempt to retake crater positions near Vaast and the Aisne, with trench guns smashing enemy formations at Laville-au Bois and two mines exploded between Hill 3 and Haue Chevauchee. Allied artillery active along the front, with bombardments and counter-battery fire near Givenchy, Armentieres, and Ypres. Russian front notes mention German air activity and a successful bayonet surprise against a German detachment near Kelkt, plus continued artillery actions around Usciezhao and the Bosana river. The Turkish Goeben cruiser sustained heavy damage in an engagement with Goeben casualties listed.
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Vaast
Hum
Aisne
Laville-au Boisin
Hill 3
Haue Chevauchee
Tratel
Sime
Mangiennes
Beain
London
Givenchy
Lousgauth
Bois Grenier
Armentieres
Ypres
Artillers
Ture
Petrograd
Tiga
Kyinsk
Lake Namotche
Shacht
Kelkt
Ancy
Gaheta
Strina
Usciezhao
Bosana
Caucasus
Everum
Melarghert
Goeben
Sultan Selim
Turks Evacuate Trenches at Kut El Amara
British forces in Mesopotamia report Turkish evacuation of land trenches near Aut, retreating about a mile from British entrenchments. General Townshend confirms no change in the overall situation as the relief column advances toward Kut el Amara.
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Andon
Townshend
Kut el Amara
Mesoyotamia
Aut
Apeak
Avimer
Hut of Mara
Montenegrin Generals Surrender to Austria Report
Wireless dispatch from Vienna reports Montenegrin generals surrendering to Austrian forces as Danilovgrad resistance folds. Advices indicate continued Entente efforts to support resistance while Hungarian troops advance in the region.
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Austria
Berlin
Saville
Vienna
Takation
Vontonestin
Renderra
Danilovorod
Tomithewi
Turks Fight With Russian Cavalry Across Caucasus
A military dispatch reports limited actions in the Caucasus with no major operations aside from the Murad river engagement where Turkish positions clash with Russian cavalry. No significant advances or gains are noted in the center.
British Merchant Steamers Sunk in Recent Period
Figures show 254 British steamers sunk by enemy action between January and October last year. Total losses include 19 steamers by submarines and warships, with fishing vessels heavily affected. Overall tonnage of sunk ships and casualties is reported, highlighting enemy activity and ordinary marine hazards.
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Tafak
Ageteratit
Vessila
Ordiinary
Maine
British casualties reported in Arab and Turkish attacks
A distorted dispatch from a Tang station notes that Brosh in southern Aran face a dangerous position due to attacks by Arabs and Turks, with casualties for the British forces indicated but not clearly stated.
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Cologne Volks Zeitung
Tang Statio
Brosh
Aran
Aden Under Siege No Major Change in Two Months
The report cites The Volks Zeitung via Overseas News agency detailing 15 009 killed and 20 000 wounded, with 20 000 British troops at Aden. It notes Arab chiefs aiding Turkish forces, Aden fortified as the Gibraltar of the East, and London claiming no material change after skirmishes over the past month.
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Aden
Volks Zeitung
Atatia
Joiea
Arabia
Red Sea
Gibraltar
London
Train Knocks Man After Somersaults, Arm Broken
A passenger train of the Southern struck G L Carson Sr as it left the station this afternoon. He was thrown about thirty feet, turning several somersaults, but was carried to his nearby home. Doctors report a broken arm and non life threatening injuries. Carson was conscious and unable to explain the accident.
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Speslal
Southern
G L Carson Sr
Ware County Man Slays Another and Makes Escape
A quarrel over a woman led to the shooting of Jake Findlay at a turpentine still thirteen miles north of Waycross. Findlay died instantly. WG Turton and his brother Stes Har ton were named as alleged accessories. Both escaped. officers had not located them by night.
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Waycrous
Jake Findlay
Wayerous
WG Turton
Stes Harton
Strong protest over British censorship of neutral mails at sea
A Dutch vessel and other neutral ships faced British interference as American mail shipments to Rotterdam were detained or censored. The report cites British demands for prior approval of mail handling and potential retaliation, noting widespread frustration among American banks and diplomats. The note calls for urgent formal protest and a swift British response, with a Cabinet reply anticipated after consultations with allies.
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Nieuw Amsterdam
Noorderdyk
United States
Rotterdam
Gueh
Noordant
Che Department
Reid
Siup Wala
Edward Grey
Great
Bienech
United States warned to expect invasion capability strong
General Leonard Wood told lawmakers America faced a war era with threats from all sides. He warned an army of 1.5 million could hold a coast line, and that 500000 enemy troops could land in thirty days if war reached Europe, urging a 820000 regulars plus 2 million reserves. Navy strength and submarine progress cited as robust, with engines available about 300 days yearly.
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Washington
United States
House Military Committee
Leonard Wood
Wood
Senate Military Committee
Boston
Europe
United States Navy
Edwin I’ Glenn
Department of the East
House
Senate
Des Griffin
Navy
House Naval Committee
Griffin
Concrete replaces wooden bridge structure on Chattahoochee span
Fulton and Cobb county commissioners met to approve immediate construction of two twenty foot concrete approaches replacing the existing wooden bridge over the Chattahoochee River at Maggion and Turner road. Case & Calbran of Atlanta won the bid as lowest bidders. Work starts within ten days after bond is posted with six days to secure bond. A barbecue at Adamsville followed the meeting attended by county officials and mayors from nearby towns.
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Chattahoochee River
Maggion
Turner Road
Fulton County Commission
Cobb County Commissioners
Cobh County
Adamsville
Fulton County
Faitun
Wot Winn
Oscar Mills
BR Turman
T ' Hightower
Cabb County
Chatimad Meadden
Austell
Bert Wing
Loswell
Tamnussiane
Woon
Powde, Springs
T Lobll
Marietty
Atlanta School Board Debates Tax Collection and Lunch Supervision
Atlanta officials urged tax enforcement to fund education and rejected nonpayment as grounds for dismissal. The board discussed using school auditors to show educational films, penny lunches supervision by the women’s board, and curbing wastage while pursuing economy in all departments.
Auto Turns Turtle Kills Young Man Near Millen
In Millen Georgia on January 27 1938 a car carrying Sylvania youths returning from Augusta turned over on the edge of Millen. Horace Hook was killed instantly when the auto rolled possibly due to a punctured tire. Two men rode in the car. The body was taken to Hotel Watello in Millen and later moved to Sylvania.
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Millen
Sylvania
Augusta
Sturtle
Horace Hook
Hi Rber
Latves
Screven
Watello
Bride Returns Home After Husband Arrest In Check Case
Pretty Mrs L H Riggs, 16, held at police barracks, following her husband’s arrest for allegedly passing a worthless check last night. She plans to return to Des Moines Iowa to join her father and mother, and asks Police Chief Mare to telegraph for railroad fare home.
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L H Riggs
Polce
Des Moines
Iowa
Mare
Drawers Corsets Teddy Bears and Petticoats Sale
Before January ends, a sale offers drawers at 25c in sturdy muslin with lace trimmed flounces. Corset covers and teddy bears priced from 19c to $1.00, with namsook and mushn fabrics, Valenciennes and Torchon laces, and several gown styles in low necks and short sleeves priced as marked due to minor flaws.
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Namsook
Mushn
Empire
Valentiennes
Torchon
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