Dam Break Kills Dozens and Floods Otay Valley
San Diego report describes the lower Otay valley dam rupture releasing about 1.0096 billion gallons of water. Thirty feet high flood engulfed farms, bridges washed out, rescuers blocked, and hundreds of families isolated facing food shortages. Multiple deaths include Japanese residents. rescue efforts hampered by flooding. In separate notes, widespread floods and cold wave threaten Arkansas and the western U.S. with rail stoppages and isolated communities.
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Children Seek City Street Skate Rights From Officials
Dr R M Eubanks plans petitions from Atlanta schoolchildren to the city council requesting repeal of the old ordinance banning skating on public streets. After his children and others faced juvenile court charges, the dentist consulted the mayor and several council members who pledged support for the effort to gain relief for skaters.
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Atlanta
Wilson Defended by G O P Leader in Congress
Washington January 28 President Wilsons preparedness speech in New York triggers a sharp attack from Rep Dies Texas who leads anti defense forces in the House Retired officers and Dies decry the administrations program while Rep Cyclone Davis Texas applauds The Republican Leader Mann rebukes Dies urging unity and readiness to protect the nation amid European tensions and shifting public stance on military needs.
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Chilton Mann
Dies
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Europe
Drastic Prohi Law for the Old Dominion in Senate
A general prohibition bill, backed by the Virginia Anti Saloon League, is introduced in Richmond to mirror top provisions from dry states. It bans wine and beer after November 1, 1918, restricts ardent spirits to druggists under strict rules, imposes civil action for illicit sale, allows limited interstate shipments, and seeks a legislative enforcement commission.
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Wilson Consulted On Rural Credits Plan
Washington January 98 senators Hollis and Lever of the joint congressional committee on rural credits and Secretary Houston met with President Wilson to present a land mortgage rural credit bill as agreed. They proposed backing partly by the treasury and a government fund to aid land banks if financial difficulties arise. Houston reportedly favored modifications, the president to investigate. The House Banking Committee expects to report a land mortgage bill soon.
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Economy Buy Right Hints for the Housewife Market Page
The page promotes economy shopping with abundant market bargains on good foods. It highlights substantial and delicate items at low prices, urging readers not to miss any market ads. It stresses the best goods in the land at economy prices and many exceptional specials for meals of the day.
Store Ad Promises Lowest Prices Guarantee
A local advertisement claims institutions guarantee marked savings on every pure product in stores that advertise their lowest prices in these pages, promising customers substantial value with each purchase.
Blind violinists seek aid and roam for play permits
Ralph and Clarence Gorrell, Nashville born blind violinists aged 32 and 22, asked Atlanta police for street performance permits. Officials barred such permissions, so they appealed to the Associated Charities to move them to a Florida town. They declined charity and threatened to continue walking to avoid mayors.
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Clarence Gorrell
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Tenn
Atlanta
Associated Charities Society
Florida
Inquiry 70 Austria About the Persia
Washington reports an official inquiry to Austria seeking if any submarine commanders knew of the Persia sinking. Germany denies submarines were responsible, survivors suggested torpedoing, and the State Department awaits a Vienna denial before closing the case. Ambassador Penfield had limited dispatches, while Austrian officials say no information exists.
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Ordered to Go to School Boy Shoots Himself
Lafayette Louisiana January 28 Charles Barnes 10 years old shot himself through the left breast with a pistol after his father commanded him to attend school He is in the hospital with his recovery doubtful and the case is being investigated by authorities
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Divorce graft and Newport house tied to Mohr case
Elizabeth Mohr testified she discussed with lawyers a possible absolute divorce for Dr Franklin Mohr in exchange for Newport villa and cash totaling seventy five thousand dollars The case featured letters between Mohr and Emily Burger and alleged discussions about propelling a divorce for a price Mohr was killed and Mohr’s wife denied offering to let him have the Newport house for less The atmosphere included claims about influence over the will and investigations into the couple’s finances and social ties.
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United States Asks Belligerents to Adopt Submarine Rules
The United States proposals urge belligerents to join a Declaration of Frnnelplen to shield noncombatants and require warnings before attacking merchant ships. It calls for restraint on arming ships and insists on safety for passengers and crew, with armed merchantmen treated as war vessels in U.S. ports. The note signals possible enforcement if responses fail. Italian ships from New York may sail with assurances guns are defensive only.
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United States
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Verona
Giuseppe Ver—di
Campaign for Emory Indorsed by McCord
Joneon A McCord governor of the Atlanta Federal Reserve bank endorses an Emory University campaign to raise 560 000 dollars in Atlanta. He frames the fund as preparedness for national strength and civic virtue, praising Emory as a powerful stimulant of noble endeavor and moral uplift and urging all citizens to subscribe.
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Chicago Crime Wave Linked to Politicians In Bank Robbery
Chicago authorities report alleged gang leader Edlie Mack confessed that politicians and policemen instigated a wave of crimes to discredit the city administration. Police say several detectives and officers will be taken into custody as a special grand jury is convened. A box of cash and four accomplices were seized during the Washington Park National Bank robbery, with others detained at 496 Southwestern Avenue.
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Edldie Mack
Gang of Five
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Nicholas Hunt
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Hoyne
Harry Kramer
Harry Fein
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J. Garland Stahl
Jake’ Stahl
Mace Ager
John Carton
Michael Vaughen
West Side
Walker Wick
Several Victories Reported on Fronts in Europe and Caucasus
A large Teuton party defeated in Galicia is reported as Russians push Turks in the Caucasus, and Italians retake lost heights near Gorizia. The dispatch highlights allied and central power actions across multiple theaters with ongoing combat progress.
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Caucasus
Gorizia
War Beginning for Britain Says Lloyd-George
London January 28 The London correspondent prints David Lloyd George’s interview contending the war is only beginning for Britain. He predicts victory through unity and increasing munitions by spring, denying a deadlock, and arguing Germany weakens economically as Entente forces strengthen and press the enemy.
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London
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England
Clayton Georgia Hangs Negro Murderer Will Brown
About 500 people witnessed the execution of Will Brown a Black man hanged in Clayton Georgia this afternoon at 120 clock on a platform overlooking the stockade The crime cited was the killing of a fellow Black man named Sweet about a year earlier The drop measured roughly six feet and broke his neck though he lay unconfirmed for twenty five minutes He did not speak at the gallows.
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Will Brown
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Sweet
Brandeis Named to Supreme Court Seat
Washington January 28 Louls D Brandeis of Boston was nominated by President Wilson for the supreme court bench vacancy created by the death of Associate Justice Lamar. The senate received the nomination with surprise as Brandeis had not been among the leading aspirants. Some senators opposed it but would not comment publicly. Others approved the nomination yet avoided public expression. Brandeis declined to comment beyond saying nothing. Justice Hughes and Justice Pitney attended the president's dinner with McAdoo. The senate judiciary committee will consider the nomination and report.
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Louls D Brandeis
Boston
Wilson
Supreme Court
Lamar
Senate
Brandeis
Wadsworth
New York
Brandews
War Front Report From London Acknowledges No Major Shifts
London reports considerable fighting along multiple fronts with no significant position changes. French forces repelled German counterattacks near Neuville St Vaast while also claiming a mine depot blast near Pasleime. Russian and German clashes persist from Riga to Bukowina, with notable action near Bucznez Galica and renewed Italian gains west of Gorizia amid heavy casualties.
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Weather Prophecy Path Forecast Summary
Weather report from Washington to Georgia for Saturday indicates likely rain in local areas. Forecast notes include mean temperature around 62 degrees, with typical seasonal normals and rainfall deficits since the month start and year start.
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