Biggest Battle of War in Progress Dominates Front News
London reports a global clash as Allied forces seek to divert German strength. British action north of La Bassee presses the German line while Neuve Chapelle is reported captured. Eastern front fighting near the Carpathians and Przasnys continues amid harsh winter conditions with each side claiming the other attacks.
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London
Vor Hindenburg
Prussia
Flanders
Poland
Przasnyse
la Bassee
Neuve Chappelle
Pilica_ river
Vistula
Nicholas
Carpathians
American Citizen Murdered Amid Mexico City Turmoil
Washington reports that John B. McManus, an American, was shot dead in his sealed home as Zapata troops entered Mexico City. The Brazilian minister cites revenge for an earlier killing of two Zapata soldiers, with looting attempts noted during troop withdrawals.
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Washington
Mexico City
Obregon
Carranza
Zapata
John B. McManus
United States
McManus
Mainister
Zapatistas
Gutierres
Peking, Japan Adjust Attitude in Kiaochow Demands
Japan has clearly modified its stance toward China by presenting revised demands as a treaty or agreement following the occupation of Kiaochow by German forces. The new terms are framed as a formal accord between China and Japan.
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Peking
Japan
China
Kiaochow
Lille taxed by Germans for POW display in city
German authorities in Lille impose a tax of 500000 francs to be held by the city before March 20 as inhabitants honor a group of prisoners of war brought into the city. The move reflects wartime control and financial penalties tied to public expressions of remembrance.
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Berlin
Lille
France
McAdoo Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Secretary McAdoo was operated on for appendicitis at a local hospital on Friday. Physicians issued a bulletin reporting the operation had been successful in every way.
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Washington
McAdoo
Briton crew lands at Valparaiso after barley shipment voyage
The crew of the Briton bound for Liverpool with barley wige was landed at Valparaiso by cruiser Deesdem of various, and the Peruvian ship Lartoa.
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Valparaiso
Liverpool
Deesdem
Germany must wake reparatio naval incident prompting U S protest
Washington officials say Germany likely will admit error by the Prinz Eitel Friedrich commander and offer damages for sinking the US ship William P Frye in the South Atlantic. If not, the United States will seek reparation while investigations continue and the matter remains separate from the Prinz Rudyard entry question.
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Washington
William P. Frye
Pring Estel Freidrich
South Atlantic
United States
Wilson
Frye
Prinz Kite
Thaw Takes All Blame for Escape Plot and Flight
Harry Kendall Thaw testified before Justice Alfred Page detailing his escape from Matteawan and flight to Canada. He claimed no conspiracy, took credit for planning and executing the escape, and disclosed payments to Richard Butler and others. He cited advice from Alfred Henry Lewis that escape itself was not illegal absent assault or bribery.
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New York
Matteawan
Canada
Harry Kendall Thaw
Alfred Page
Criminal Branch
Supreme Court
Richard Butler
Big Dick
Butler
Richard
Roger Thompson
Thompson
Alfred Henry Lewis
New York State
No Contest Draw in New York Ten Round Fight
Freddie Welsh and Willie Ritchie staged a tame ten round title bout in New York on Thursday night. The exhibition was called terrible by observers as both champions failed to produce clear action. Ritchie pressed hardest and, by a narrow margin, deserved the slight edge in the final analysis.
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New York
Freddie Welsh
Wilie Ritchie
Ritchie
William J Harrie Named to Interstate Trade Commission
William J Harris of Atlanta and director of the census, has been adopted by the president as a member of the Interstate Trade Commission, according to generally accepted reports.
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William J. Harris Willam J. Harrie
Atlanta
Interstate Trade Commission
Norwegian Snip Release Clears Voyage to Rotterdam
The Norwegian steamer Vitalie from New York to Rotterdam has cleared for Rotterdam with a cargo of pack. Athens reports a decree likely to dissolve parliament within a month. a decree to be issued may authorize a $4,000,000 loan.
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Lonodon
Vitalie
New York
Rotterdam
Athens
Pannenes
Mexico City Crisis Note Demands Railway Access
The United States warned General Carranza on March 11 to keep Mexico City Vera Cruz rail links open for foreigners. Washington pressed for unobstructed passage for Americans and others. Carranza denied Obregon incited riots and asked for freight trains to carry supplies if true. Secretary Bryan ordered a probe into killings of four Spaniards and reports of a possible Swedish death.
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Washington
United States
Carranse
Carranza
Obregon
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Carransa
Sudo Bungie
Bryan
Senor Riano
Champion Butter Maker Emerges From National Convention
Emil G. Oman of Delano Minnesota crowned champion butter maker at the National Butter Makers Association convention in Mason City. Minnesota entrants claimed the top banner with ten high scores averaging 95.55. Oman led with the top score while butter makers from lows and Wisconsin took second and third prizes respectively.
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Mason City
Emil G. Oman
Delano
Reporters Barred From House In Denver During Session
Denver reporters were barred from the Colorado house floor and galleries for the rest of the legislative session as a special committee probes an alleged currency package received by Representative W. W. Howland.
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Denver
Colo
Galeries
Colorado House of Representatives
W. W. Howland
Prohibition Referendum Bill Clears Senate in Montpelier
The prohibition referendum bill previously adopted by the house passed the senate on Thursday. If Governor Gates signs it, the question of state prohibition will be decided at the municipal election in March 1916.
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Montpelier
House
Senate
Gates
Auto Crash Injures Four In Ogden Hayrack Collision
Four people were injured when a car driven by 46 year old Hyrum Jones of Brigham City struck a hayrack in Ogden on Thursday night. One person sustained serious injuries in the crash.
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Ogden, Tah
When & Ing Automobile
Hyrum Jones
Brigham City
Woman pleads not guilty in babies' poison murders
Mia Ide Griffen Walters arraigned in supreme court and pleads not guilty to indictments accusing her of poisoning and killing her babies Lorette and Joba.
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New York
Mia
Ide Griffen Walters
Supreme Court
Lorette
Joba
William Deering Estate Reported At 16 Million
In Chicago the late William Deering harvester maker left an estate of 16,206,573 after probate court showed four full accountings by executors settling debts and expenses.
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Chicago
William Deering
Harvester
Chinese republic extends Manchuria railroad period to Japan
At a Pekin conference Japanese diplomats secured a concession from Chinese representatives to extend the present Japanese railroad system in Manchuria for a period of almost twenty years. The agreement followed talks between officials of Japan and Chinese authorities.
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Slabemen
Chinese Republic
Manchuria
Indians Desert Wounded Girl At Bluff Utah
A wounded Piute girl shot in the February battle with Marshal Nebeker’s posse was abandoned by Old Polk and his band. A Navajo woman later found her and took her to camp in Bluff where a physician will treat her. The posse recovered a second stolen horse and tracks suggest the ren egade band has grown.
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Posse
Eecele
Peten
Douglas Mesa
Comb
Hutler
Piutes
Mavajo
Bieff
Renegades
Barth's will set aside sparks courtroom fight
Denver. Charlotte Barth, 19, granddaughter of the late William Barth, has contested her grandfather’s will which sought to limit her interest to a $5,000 annual annuity. The estate is valued in the millions. The will stipulated she would not receive the annuity if she remarried or failed to meet conditions. She cut off relations with her stepmother, Mrs. Frank F. Brockman.
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Denver
Charlotte
Barth
Williame Barth
Frank F. Brockman
Dr Sun Yat Sen Pardons Pioneer of Chinese Republic
The Chinese government pardons Dr Gum Yat Gen, revered father of the republic, and offers him a high official post if he returns and pledges loyalty to the government. The move signals a possible reconciliation with a key revolutionary figure.
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Gum Yat Gen
China
Republic
Crew of Dacia Gent Back from French Seizure
The crew of the Amen cum steamer Dacia, previously captured by Germany and sold to a French firm, has been returned by the French government.
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Dacia Gent
New York
Rane Terred
Dolphin Guard Sent to Aid Navy in Neutrality Efforts
Secretary Daniele ordered theaval seolot Diphie from the Weaklegion savy yard to New York on Wednesday to assist in the enforcement of neutrality in the barber.
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Daniele
Aval Seolot Diphie
German Submarine Fortifies Corner In Atlantic Warfare
The German auxiliary Eifel Friedrich limped to Newport News after a cruise from Taingtau. She sank ten merchant vessels and captured 342 prisoners while claiming Allied cargo as contraband. The American ship Frye, owned by Arthur Sewall, was blown up with dynamite January 23, its crew of thirty-one saved.
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Newport News
Pring Eltel Friedrich
Virginia Capes
Taingtau
China
Pacific Ocean
Cape Horn
Atlantic Ocean
William P
Queenstown
Frye
Arthur Sewall
Maine
William J. Bryan
South Atlantic
H. Kiehne
Thierichena
Turned Tide of Immigration Rises from War
Washington reports a historic shift as emigration exceeds arrivals from August 1914 to January, with 18 545 more leaving than entering. The largest outflow comes from southern Italy, where 75 629 more departed than admitted in the seven months ending January, likely due to Italian reservists being called to colors.
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Washington
United States
Europe
United
Italy
Half of Army Destroyed
Geneva dispatch reports a telegram from Budapest claiming a major army force has been destroyed and the notification hints at a significant military setback. The status and exact details remain unconfirmed awaiting fuller reports.
Miners to Resume Work at Edge Hill Mine
Edge Hill coal mine owner Arthur J. Morgan north of Bellaire Ohio said he would accept the union scale of 47 cents and posted a notice to 126 miners to return to work. Miners on strike eleven months view Morgan's move as a break in operator ranks.
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Wheeling
Train Wreck in Asturias Kills Many in Landslide
A Vigo to Madrid mail train was wrecked by a landslide in Asturias when it struck a huge rock. Hundreds of boulders crushed cars and carriages, resulting in many deaths and severe injuries among passengers.
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Madrid
Mighteen Pereous
Vigo
Asturias
Wheat in Elevators in Washington March 1
Department of Agriculture estimates wheat held in country mills and elevators on March 1 at 6,000,000 bushels. The figure compares with 64,000,000 last year, indicating a substantial shift in storage and supply levels.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Nevada Legislature Advances Bill to Governor for Signature
A Nevada legislative update notes the weary round boxlog bill passing the legislature and now moving to the governor for signature after several weeks of action.
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Careenily
Nev
Widow and a Wall Street Broker Dinner Exchange
A Wall Street broker recalls a late night dinner encounter ending with a remark about a widow described as gray and gay by a friend. The exchange highlights social banter after a night out, reflecting urban life and humor in New York.
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Wall Street
Old Top
New York Sun
Secret war bulletins amuse Playwright Cohan at luncheon
George Cohan joked at a Players luncheon in New York about war bulletins concealing truths. He recounted a playful anecdote featuring Little Willie and Mr Bones, highlighting the mystery and humor amid wartime chatter.
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George Cohan
the Players
New York
Little Willie
Mr. Bones
Bones
Bister
A Lame Answer Disrupted by a Trifle Shorter Leg
A student replies that he should limp too after hearing a remark about one leg being shorter than the other. The exchange ends with a comic, self deprecating note reflecting the lighter tone of the scene.
Passengers Roped Off Highlighted by Brooklyn Citizen
A Brooklyn Citizen excerpt notes that the rich passengers favor using a few poor passengers as decoys or expendables, implying a practice of selective victimization for some travelers. The quotation contrasts the treatment of different passenger classes in the quoted context.
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Brooklyn
Mystery of the Courtship Echoes in a Fractured Memoir
A fragmented passage recalls a six month courtship with a tribe like chorus and a freight-payer from a combine auditing the latest crop. The odd phrasing suggests a reminiscence or dialogue about affection and value.
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Combine Ands
The Duke's Bargain Love Match Debate
The excerpt portrays a marriage viewed as financial salvation for a duke nearing bankruptcy. A character questions the romance while another insists the union was a calculated safety move for the duke. The dialogue highlights motive over affection in the arrangement.
Pedigreed Dog Jokes in a Victorian Exchange
A humorous dialogue features a lady demanding a dog's long pedigree and a dealer declaring the dog’s ancestry has been damaged, with a chopped corner of a Magny Charty and a bite taken out of a Ming piece, in a Cleveland setting.
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Alfred Yes
Cleveland Pisin Deeler
Doctor Says No Major Illness Cited
The patient reports the doctor sees no serious disease but warns of possible complications. Medical guidance suggests a month of rest and observation following the routine checkup.
Ghe-Ohh Seeks Plain Address From Editor
In a playful note to the St. Louis Globe Democrat, Ghe-Ohh asks to be called by a plain name and requests dropping the honorific Mister, while humorously chiding the editor for time worn habits and appearance.
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Teo Pisin Gooken
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Howston Poet Reflects on Promise and Warning
A fragmentary exchange features Howston Poet warning a suitor about consequences. The lines suggest tension over a daughter's intended marriage and a threat implied by the speaker about lingering in the area.
Dust a Chewer Best-Lt Segitming to Dinner
Fragmentary Yale Record excerpt mentions a dinner guest and casual dining scene. The text shows informal dialogue about staying for dinner and gratitude, with truncated phrases and unclear context.
Going Down Recent sie to the man be
The fragment suggests a local notice or brief item with unclear context. It mentions a reduced action toward a person or group and may reflect a small incident or event. Distinct entities or concrete facts are not readable in the text provided.
Family dispute over rule broken at home
A fragmented dialogue shows tension between a father and son over a rule, with accusations and defiant replies indicating a domestic disagreement about behavior and expectations.
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