Austrians Press The Carpathians In Harsh Winter Push
Berlin reports from Tageblatt on Austrian forces marching through ice and snow in the Carpathians to press the retreating Russians. Hungary and West Galicia appear cleared of Russians as both sides entrench along Dankl’s line. Frost bite injuries persist, but health improves and cholera is nearly extinct.
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Berlin
Tageblatt
Carpathian Mountains
Hungary
Galicia
Carpathians
Limanova
Dankl
Italian King Appoints New Senators on New Year
It is announced that William Marconi is among those who will be appointed Senators by King Victor Emmanuel of Italy on New Year's Day.
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William Marconi
Victor Emanuel
Italy
U.S. Sends 3500 Troops to Reinforce Bliss at Naco
Secretary of War Garrison orders three infantry regiments and three artillery batteries, about 3500 men, to reinforce General Bliss at Naco. This follows Carranza’s warning to Bryan that any force across the border is hostile, and aims to match the combined forces of Maytorena and Hill. Total U.S. forces at Naco would reach about 5000, including eleven cavalry troops and twenty four guns.
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Secretary of War
Bliss
Naco
Carranza
Bryan
United States
General Maytorena
Villa
General Hill
Hill
Gutierrez
Strike by Harrriman shopmen continues in St Louis
A. O. Wharton, chairman of the railway department of the American Federation of Labor, announced in St. Louis that the strike of Harriman line shopmen will continue. The union cites unresolved labor disputes and ongoing absenteeism as core reasons for the action.
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Harriman
St. Louis
A. O. Wharton
Railway Department
The
American Federation of Labor
Last Night I Asked Brewster for His Daughter
The Birmingham Age Herald quotes a casual exchange about proposing marriage. A speaker recounts visiting Brewster's home to seek consent, only to depart without an answer, illustrating a social moment of courtship and restraint.
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Old Brewster
Birmingham Age-Herald
Mojave Valley Irrigation Commission Endorses Reclamation Plan
The interstate irrigation commission, appointed by western governors, met in Helena Montana and endorsed Secretary Lane’s policies and the reclamation service. They urge a $100,000,000 revolving fund, uniform state laws, governmentowned storage reservoirs, faster land improvement, and federal state cooperation for district water distribution and reclamation project financing.
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Interstate Irrigation Commission
Helena, Mont
Lane
West
Interior Department
Reclamation Service
Washington, D. C
United States
Sup
Reclamation Fund
Denver
John D. Reavis
Victor Valley
Congress
Governors to Testify on Water Power Leasing Bill
California Colorado Idaho and Utah governors head to the senate lands committee next week to discuss the proposed water power leasing bill. President John Britton of Pacific Gas and Electric urged opposition to the measure during today's hearing.
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Washington
California
Colorado
Idaho
Utah
Senate Lands Committee
John Britton
Pacific Gas and Electric Company of
San Francisco
Pageant of orange to be presented during National Orange Show
The pageant of the orange for the National Orange Show February 17 to 24 is completed. Historians deem it historically correct while renowned composers provide the music and verse. It opens with California's history, depicts the Arrowhead landmark, and traces eras from Franciscans to miners, climaxing with orange as California's gold. Three hundred performers are rehearsing for a weeklong production.
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California
Orange
Promoter Bull Convicted of Land Fraud
Arthur W. Bull, Los Angeles real estate promoter, was found guilty of fraud in Judge Craig’s court after days of testimony. Bull vowed to fight the verdict as his attorneys prepared an immediate appeal. Deputy DA Helm led the prosecution alleging misrepresentation about land near Mannix station and an alleged relinquishment purchase. The trial included a land inspection trip from Barstow.
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Arthur W. Bull
Craig
Webb
Orchard Valley
Bull
Ralph W. Ponticus
Frank D. McClure
Los Angeles
Mexico
Helm
Mannix
Barstow
Wounded Belgians One Shot In Arm Carries Comrade
A report notes two Belgian soldiers injured in action with one man shot in the arm carrying a wounded comrade with a leg wound. Both are described as in stable condition and receiving care.
Russian Victory at Mlawa Reported Amid Polish Front Fighting
The article notes severe fighting at the Polish front with extreme weather. It confirms a Russian victory at Mlawa, suggesting General von Francois was repelled from Warsaw’s northern approach and that the German northern army may be split with Russians pursuing. Warsaw fortifications rise as German advance stalls.
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Poland
Servia
Cracow
Russia
Mlawa
Berlin
Soldau
Zienehanow
von Francois
East Prussia
Warsaw
Petrograd
Commonwealth suspends import duty on wheat due to harvest shortage
With Australian wheat harvest shortfall, the government has suspended the wheat import duty. The measure aims to ease domestic supply pressures and stabilize prices amid producing shortfall.
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The
Commonwealth
Parcel post service resumes across Europe apart from Northern France
The report notes parcel post operations have restarted throughout Europe with the exception of Northern France. The item highlights the regional service gaps and suggests continued suspension in that area.
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Europe
France
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