German and Allied Front Lines Report Heavy Warfare
Fractions of a global front spread across the Balkans and Western Front. Austrian and German forces push in the Balkans, Montenegro reports gains near Alessio and San Giovanni di Medua, while on the Somme German troops seize positions, trenches, and prisoner groups as Allied counterattacks attempt to halt advances.
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Balkana
Unue
Albania
Alessio
San Giovanni di Medua
Idriati
Montenegro
Vienna
Herlin
Landan
Somme
Gillage of
Brise
Germany
Neuville
Trent
Rocut
Laerolle
Wwestern
Haunt Leuret
Arras
Frise
Lahons
Eethanem
Ban Ain
Gombr
Teays
Noremont
Attac
Lleasure
Janney
Antdler
Ulsolany
Assan
Fars Tantary
London
Prenth
Artois
Vince
Nuam
Aris
Cermana
Hecht
Thoi Rastet Vusasti
Anunstians
Rman
Tassay
Nemeny
Ely
Fletia
Buzarl
Lake Doiran
Berlin
Sayville
Alessia
San Giovanni de Media
Vit Loveen
Asterday
Ussiecake
Strina
Berestiany 1
TIZ Foot Relief Ad Claims Quick Cure
An old style health ad promotes TIZ as a miracle remedy for sore tired feet. It insists the product relieves burning cornices bunions and swelling and promises instant relief with a 25 cent box and full year’s relief for a two bit price.
Allies seize Greek port amid Eastern front turmoil
A Saloniki dispatch reports British French Russian and Italian marines landed at dawn on the Kara Burun peninsula and occupied the Greek fort there after the garrison offered resistance. Entente forces then fortified the position and evacuated nearby buildings while villagers were moved.
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London
Reuters
Karaburun
Entente Amis l
Strathnic
Erzerum
Riot at German consulate in Lausanne sparks arrests
Swiss authorities report rioting in Lausanne near the German consulate after a royal birthday gesture. Over 100 arrests followed clashes in front of the consul’s residence and near the consulate. Camille de Coppel arrived to investigate as Swiss Army units safeguarded order. The German flag was torn down and Swiss officials expressed regret.
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Lausanne
Switzerland
Vila
Paris
R Pilsinger
al Kocloch
Landweh
Camille de Coppel
Republic
Lauganne
Hmperor Williams
State Council
Vaud
Jandwehr
Berlin
London
Foreign Office
Britain Defends Search of Mails in Channel Delays
London reports reveal the chief postal censor defended British authority to search first class mail on vessels entering territorial waters even if they do not dock. He argued ships pass the Channel by choice and that only selective delays occur to prevent contraband, noting minimal disruption to innocent mail and detailing wartime censorship practices among Germany, Denmark, and the United States.
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London
United Staes
Presa
English Channel
Great Britain
Stockholm
Territories
Germany
America
United States
Denmark
Hollami
Swidien
South America
Qin
Ingland
Col House Seeks German Viewpoint In Berlin Visit
Col EF House spends two days in Berlin to study German perspectives on wartime conditions. He meets officials, bankers, and businessmen including Solf, von Gwinner, Zimmerman, Rathenau, and West, aiming to gather data for a comprehensive survey for President Wilson. He dismisses reports of a mission to influence ambassadors and notes strong support for American diplomacy.
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Berlin
London
EF Wo House
Berng
Wwos Solf
Achiup von Gwinner
Deutsche Bank
Ur von Bethmann Hollweg
Herr von Jungow
Colonel House
David Wolf
Ksrlin
Germany
West
Calasire
Bluckill
Eaward Grey
House of Commons
Edward
Wilson
Lansing
Faye Sharp
Gerard
America
India
Germans trapped in Russ marshes reported by Petrograd
The Petrograd dispatch states Russian forces have trapped German troops in the Pinsk marshes. A thaw released water that wrecked enemy works and swept away munitions and guns, leaving entrenched troops cut off and perishing in the marsh labyrinth.
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Russ
Nuni
Petrogradmesiundint
Heuters Telegram Company
Pinsk
Enem
I Spencer Loses 300 and Creese Arrested in Florence
An eight year old salesman in Florence SC was arrested late night by Detectives Black and Doyle on charges of taking 300 from T Spencer and a contractor. He is held under suspicion without bond.
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Creese
Florence SC
Black and Doyle
T Spencer, & Contractor
Lusitania Negotiations Press for Prompt U S Settlement
Washington reports say Secretary Lansing denied any February 5 deadline for Germany to answer on the Lusitania sinking. Count von Bernstorff’s new draft would require Germany to disavow the destruction and acknowledge neutrals’ rights. Officials declined to set a reply date while noting US desire for a quick, firm resolution.
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Washington
Lansing
United States
Germany
Lusitania
State Department
Count von Bernstorff
Berlin
Fim
Pouition
Lloyd George says allies gaining as Germany beaten
Paris cabling reports David Lloyd George quotes in The Miin newspaper excerpts stating allies are only beginning to win, that Britain is unified, and that democracy faces a great struggle against military autocracy. He claims 20,600,000 men under arms with 4.9 million to follow by spring, notes six million volunteered, and asserts resolve to push the war to the end.
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Paris
Parla
David Lloyd George
London
Miia
Germany
Lloyd George
Thia
Jungland
Great Britain
Napoleon
England
Republican Senator Pickett Faces Georgia Party Rift at Convention
The Georgia delegation split from the party amid crisis seeking favor with progressives or bull moosers. Senator Pickett, a Georgia Republican, aims to succeed Mr Johnson, reemerges as the sole GOP senator from Georgia, native of Jasper County and UGA graduate, elected to the state legislature in 1910 and to the state senate in 1914 carrying all counties in the district.
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Thy
Chicago
Pickett
Johnson
Senate of Georgia
House of Representatives
Fickett
Jasper Feminty
Georgia
University of Georgia
Pickens County
State
Senate
Water Power Report Printing Blocked in Senate
Washington January 339 Senate debate halted printing of the agriculture department water power sites report as Senator Smoot objects. Borah says the report shows nationwide monopoly, while Borah supports printing. Thomas notes objections to leasing bill, and Hughes blocks unanimous consent, ending the clash.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Senate
Smoot
Borah
Thomas
Hughes
Georgia's share totals 72244 Georgia's share totals 72244
Special Washington dispatch reports on the good roads bill and Georgia’s proposed allotment. The measure provides a base 86000 to each state plus additional shares tied to population and to rural delivery mileage. Georgia’s population and mileage place it high in the distribution, with discussions of how funds should be allocated among wealthier and poorer states. Representative Howard and Adamson defend the bill, while Lenroot and Tribble debate funding sources and federal aid for highways.
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John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
House of Representatives
Georgia
William Schley Floward
Willem Schley Howard
Howard
House
Democratic Organisation
Lawebter
Uberty
Elty Brothers
Union
Adamson
Iua Macaulay
Ngland
Democratic tariff stance cited from historic platforms
The speaker argues revenue needs through tariff duties and repeats support for the stamp tax while opposing taxes on checks drafts and gas, claiming the war munitions duty could raise about 200 billion. He asserts Democratic revenue goals traced to 1884 1892 and 1912 and promises no trouble securing funds.
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Democratic Party
Germans and Turks to advance on Suez
London January 29 All Turkish as well as German sentiment is for an immediate advance on the Suez canal ways The Daily Mail's correspondent describes impressions from a Balkans trip He notes German Turkish mobilization amid reports of railways bridges and locomotives being prepared for a new line toward the Suez canal The piece portrays German aims to dominate routes to India and Turkey’s intensifying military industrial drive.
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Petrograd
London
Melazghert
Khynysskala
Fryerum
Van
Urumah
Andalanski Pass
Hana
Dan
Musk
Rever Filla
Diarbokar
Damasus
Atimpbeda
Enen
Nothme
Seneril Ivinoff
Caucasia
Torum
Dumin Dash
Tiverum
Sassine
Miverim
Khnysskal
Suez Canal
Daily Mail
Balkans
Egypt
Dagdada
Spo
Townsend
India
Huez Canal
Germany
Turka
American Commission to Central America trip details
The American Commission to Central America leaves New Orleans on Tuesday aboard the ABangarez to visit Havana and Panama, seeking closer commercial and friendly ties after the Pan American conference. The delegation includes Lamar Coantero, T Ripley, Ernest Ling, John Clausen, EO Walker, Roger W Babson, and others, with credentials from McAdoo and Lansing. The group plans to return in April. Also noted, the Southern Baptist Education Association elected Dr RT Vann as president and J Henry Burnett as secretary, with twelve states represented.
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New Orleans
Financial and Commercial Commission
Central America
We Adoo
United States
Pan-American Financial Congress
Washington
Adoo
Lansing
Abangarez
Havana
Panana
Lamar Coantero
T Ripley
Ernest Ling
New York City
Tohn Clausen
San Francisco
Teo Walker
San Fernando
Cal
Anit
Roger W "Babson
Wesslesley Hills Mans
Nashville Tenn
Southern Baptist. Education Association
RT Vann
Raleigh NC
J Henry Burnett
Murfreesboro Tenn
Danderine Hair Cleanse Promises Quick Beauty Boost
An old advertisement touts Danderine Hair Cleanse as a rapid solution to dirty oily hair. It claims moistening a cloth and cleansing each strand will reduce dandruff and thicken hair, promising fluffiness luster and longer, stronger growth for a small cost.
Proposal to coordinate national defense problems before Senate
Washington January 28 A proposal to coordinate national defense problems through a joint congressional committee was outlined by Senator Newlands. He urged hearings on army bills navy plans and related topics to give Congress a clear view of military needs and to study efficiency, defense council creation, militia readiness, military schools, and wartime naval auxiliaries, with a comprehensive report required.
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Washington
Senate
Newlands
Congress
National Defense Council
Garbage demand for nitroglycerin in New York
The text notes a wartime demand driving garbage removal pricing in New York City. It mentions a $200,000 city expenditure over 17 years for garbage removal, and a private offer of $990,000 for a five year privilege. Counsel explains grease derived from treated garbage becomes glycerine, a nitroglycerin precursor, boosting value.
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New York
New York City
Faces As Fair As A Summer's Day
Mant people await rumors of beauty pills claiming cream anitrons work after years of use. Five or six packets of Stuarts Calcum Wafers supposedly clear complexions, though effects are unverified and no evidence is presented.
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Campa Onan
Bostie
New Givenchy
Swiss Lausanne
Britain
Col. House
I Spencer
Lloyd-George
Dust
Uibble
Lenroot
Samuel J Tribble
Tn Supreme Court
E.G. Griffin
Gats City
Alabama St
Ssitt
Dr. Griffin
Suez
American Commission TO
Dr. Vann
Cheney
Rei
Stuart
Sciance
F. A Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Stuarts
Mr. Merchant
Atlanta
Atlanta Telephone & Telegraph Co
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