Policy Friendly 10 Russia Seizures Warn Allies
Senate report by Hitchcock declares there is no unified Russia and that seizures of Vidivostok, Murmansk, and Archangel were war measures against Germany. He notes local Russian governments exist with American and Allied troops. He says Petrograd and Moscow remain centers under Lenine and Trotzky while other areas stay relatively calm.
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Washington
Russia
Hitchcock
Senate Foreign Relation Committee
Mnem
Johnson
California
Polk
State Department
Vidivostok
Murmansk
Archangel
Supreme War Council
Germany
Lenine
Trotzky
Petrograd
Moscow
Siberia
Vladivostok
Ural Mountains
Ufa
Roosevelt Will Read For Family In Oyster Bay
Theodore Roosevelt's 1912 will was read to relatives in Oyster Bay. The estate reportedly values at no more than $500,000 and is placed in trust for the widow for life with power to dispose by will. If she dies without a will, the estate goes to the children equally.
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Oyster Bay
Theodore Roosevelt
United States to Reimburse Norwegian Shipowners
London reports say Wilwin N Hurley and BR Stevens of the American Shipping Board reached an agreement after talks with the Norwegian Shipping Association. The United States will immediately pay Norwegian shipowners 11 million dollars, matching their investment by contracts materials and ships when requisitioned as the U S entered the war.
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London
lWilwin N. Hurley
BR. B. Stevens
American Shipping Board
Norwegian Shipping Association
United States
Premier Has Narrow Escape in Prague Castle Shooting
A Prague dispatch reports an attempted assassination of Dr Karl Kramarez, premier of Uyecho Slova kia. He was speaking with a jurist in the corridor of Pradehnor castle when a youth fired from behind. The shot missed its target and the assailant was arrested.
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Basel
Prague
Karl Kramarez
Uyecho-Slovakia
Kranen
Pradehnor Castle
Fires cause heavy losses in U S annual tally
A conference between representatives of firefighting groups reports United States fire losses totaling about 250 million dollars for the year. The estimate arises from statistics presented at the meeting of the Ph Miarstiaeds' Association of North America and the New York Board of Fire Underwriters.
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New York
United States
Phi Miarstiaeds’ Association of
North Amierica
Nae Soni Board of Fire
Wilerwriters
Murderer of May Lewis Executed in Sing Sing
Alton Cleveland, convicted killer of May Dewis in Ossining, New York, was electrocuted at Sing Sing prison. Cleveland had shown no remorse as authorities carried out the sentence on the scheduled execution day. His two daughters, living in the West, were informed of the event.
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May Lewis
Ossining
N. Yeee
Alton Cleveland
May Dewis
Hirookiyn
Mobriniy
Sing Sing
Cleveland
Taughiers
Certificates for Red Cross Workers
Washington announces certificates of service to be issued by the American Red Cross to all 200000 workers, paid or voluntary, who have served for six months since the outbreak of the war.
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Red Cross
Washington
The
Aucrionned Cross
Trade School for Invalid Soldiers Organized Here
A local effort established a training facility for crippled and convalescent soldiers. The program aims to provide skills and rehabilitation for over a thousand servicemen connected to the military in Die Ley region, coordinated by community leaders.
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NTA
Horei
Owvers
Die Ley
Dae Hoon
Coueier
Will
Fueilalient
French Mines Reclaimed After Three Years of Effort
A report states it will take three years to restore and protect French coal sites after retreating pressures. The document notes ongoing devastation from past conflicts and outlines steps to erase damage and secure the mines.
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Pirlic
Mortuary
France
Anarchy in Berlin as Spartakus Rise Grips Capital
The Politiken correspondent reports Berlin in chaos with Spartakus faction and Independent Socialists in open revolt. Tanks guard key buildings while firing erupts across streets as Liebknecht directs troops for a final assault, and thousands flee.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Munteh
Politiken
Spartiucan
Spartaeus
Spartacans
Karl Liebknecht
Supreme Court Voids 1918 Bird Law Closures
The Supreme Court on January 7 dismissed an appeal, leaving in place a lower court ruling that the 1918 federal migratory bird law is unconstitutional. The case began with a Arkansas federal district court decision challenging the statute's authority to set closed seasons for migratory birds crossing state lines.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Arkansas Federal District Court
Cow Sets New Milking Record at Woodland
Woodland California registered Holstein cow Tilly Ancartra achieved a new world dairy record after a year of official testing ending January 7. Tilly produced 33 424.8 pounds of milk, surpassing the previous holder Lutsecke Vale Cornucopia of Chimacum who logged 42 240.9 pounds two years earlier.
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Woodland
Cal
Tilly Ancartra
Tilly
Washington
Lutsecke Vale Cornucopia
Chimacum
Vessel Sinks Off Virginia Coast
Baltimore report says the ocean-going tug Piedmont sank off the Virginia coast Sunday night. Three of ten crew died of exposure, a fourth man is not expected to live. The captain, mate and engineers were rescued.
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Baltimore
Piedmont
Virginia
Major General Bell Dies in New York January 6
Major General J. Franklin Bell, veteran of the Philippine and Mexican campaigns, died in New York on January 6. The respected Army officer, renowned for his leadership and service, is mourned by military circles and his colleagues.
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J. Franklin Bell
New York
Explosion in Witteburg Claims Many Lives
A blast at a local building in Witteburg kills between fifteen and twenty people and injures many more. The explosion wrecked a nearby structure and caused widespread damage in the area. Officials have not released exact casualty figures.
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Witteburg
Fiftaen
Dwenky Perosis
Tony
Fli
Explosion at mixing plant kills four in town
A dynamite blast at a mixing plant belonging to Heteutes Towder camping killed four people and injured others. Rescue teams searched wrecked buildings as authorities investigated the cause and extent of the damage.
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Heteutes
Benjamin Franklin Birthday Celebrated With U S Thrift Drive
Washington reports a January 17 birthday tribute to Benjamin Franklin with one of the nation’s most unique celebrations. The events, backed by the U S government, will run in public schools and children’s groups as part of a 1919 thrift education program to foster saving and prudent spending nationwide. Franklin’s adages from Poor Richard Saunders will be used as texts in anniversary activities. The treasury aims to reinforce thrift amid postwar demobilization and European duties.
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Washington
Benjamin Franklin
War Savings
United States
United States Treasury
Franklin
Richard Saunders
Richard
Europe
Treasury Department
Family of Five Killed in Farmhouse Shooting Suicide
A farmer Wilbur Johnson his wife and three children are found dead at their home eight miles northwest of Little Sioux Iowa along Holmin's land. The killer identified as 45 year old BN Burnes reportedly died by suicide with a shotgun. Burnes cited as prior resident.
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Omahe
Holmin
Missouri River
Little Sioux
Wilbur Johnson
Bn” Burnes
Burnes
Birnes
Woman Bandit in Tacoma Robbery Scene Amid Military Police Shootout
Three suspects, one woman among them, were shot at during the raid on the army bank at the cantonment. The money was recovered after a gunfire exchange with military police.
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Tacoma
Wash
Army Bank
Girls Burned At Bayonne Dock Yard Gasoline Tank Explosion
A report from Bayonne states a large gasoline tank explosion at the Standard Oil Co yard badly burned a group of girls at work. The blast released fire that swept a building where they labored, raising fears of further injuries.
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Bayonne
Constable Dock
Standard Ol Company
Labor Board Meare Complaints In Omaha Rail Line
The War Labor Board convenes hearings into grievances of employees of the Omaha and Cornell Bus Line. Joint chairmen former President W. O. Taft and Baal Manby preside as the inquiry opens amid dispute over working conditions and labor practices.
President Wilson seeks 100 million for European relief food
President Wilson proposes a 100 million dollar appropriation to feed hungry populations outside Germany with 1.5 billion dollars in food shipments from the United States to Europe over seven months. Herbert Hoover would direct distribution via an international body, funded by donations from prosperous individuals, to aid eastern and southern Europe emerging from war.
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United States
Europe
Washington
Wilson
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Pland
Russia
Congress
Glass
Herbert C. Hoover
Ex Kaiser Undergoes Operation in Amsterdam
Amsterdam reports former German emperor William Hohenzollern underwent a successful ear operation by Professor Lang of Amsterdam University.
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Amsterdam
William Hohenzollern
Professor Lang
Amsterdam University
New photograph of Henry White unveiled
A new photograph features Henry White, one of the American delegates to the peace conference, noted as former ambassador to Italy and to France.
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Henry White
Italy
France
Bavarian Officer Accused in Treason Charges
Londone Kurt Wisner Bavarian premier offered arrest of many Munich officers to avert treason charges, according to an Amsterdam dispatch.
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Kurt Wisner
Munich
Amsterdam
Suffeagiete Arrests for Park Violations and Fires
Washington Alice Paul chaired the National Worms party and four other members were arrested Saturday for violation of park regulations and lighting fires on government property.
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Washington
Alice Paul
National Worms Party
Hon
Simple funeral honors mark Roosevelt resting at Sagamore Hill
Theodore Roosevelt lies at rest on Long Island with simple private rites rather than grand military honors. Family gathers at Sagamore Hill and Christ Episcopal Church as dignitaries from the nation and foreign governments attend in sorrow. The service omits music and eulogy, honoring the late president as a private citizen.
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Oyster Day
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Sagamore Hill House
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Long Island Sound
Christ Episcopal Church
New York
Long Island
Sagamore Hill
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Kermit Roosevelt
Europe
George EH. Talmage
Christchurch
Young’s Memorial Cemetery
Burgess
Hare
Rough Riders
Sagamore HM
Russians Defeat Bolsheviks in Omsk Government Action
A telegram from Omsk authorities reported Washington loyal Russian troops under the Omsk government defeated a large Bolshevik army. They captured 81,000 prisoners and vast war material. The Sweden printed message was received by the state department on Tuesday.
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Washington
Omsk
Stockholm
State Department
Idahoan Killed in East Philadelphia Hospital Ambulance
John H. Emery hotel man of Cuacade Idaho was killed when struck by a hospital ambulance while crossing West Broad Street on the way to a railroad station. His brother Joseph was severely injured in the same incident.
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John H. Emery
Cuacade
Daho
Joseph
Washington notes smooth transition to peace
A general summary of business conditions issued Wednesday reports that the transition of the country from war to peace has proceeded with considerable smoothness and a notable lack of friction.
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Washington
Look at Child's Tongue for Signs of Illness
Old medicine advertisement praising California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims a coated tongue signals stomach and bowel issues and promises quick relief from constipation with a pleasing taste. Warns against counterfeits and urges asking for the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product.
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California
Adv
A Doubtful Endorsement in Stray Stories
A humorous exchange from Stray Stories questions the value of a testimonial from a late employer. The speaker recalls being told by the former boss that he was one of the best men the firm ever turned out, yet the remark seems unhelpful to his current prospects.
Women Sufferers May Weed Swamp Root Kidney Remedy
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble and may not suspect it. Kidney disease causes back pain headaches loss of ambition and nervousness. Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root is advertised as a remedy and a sample bottle can be obtained by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. with newspaper name.
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Auane Dass
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Novel Excuse and a Childs Bath Time Anecdote
A Chicago American playful quote describes a child refusing to wash ears due to “too much fancy work” inside. The line captures a humorous domestic moment as a sister objects to hygiene chores with a creative excuse.
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Chicago American
Gheney Co Offers Free Catarrh Remedy Sample
A garbled ad-like paragraph promotes a free sample of a catarrh cure from Gheney & Co based in Toledo Ohio. It mentions a general health boost and dent strength and urges readers to obtain the free trial.
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Gheney’ & Co
Toledo
Onio
Battle of the Huna Begins with Bold Chorus
The fragment notes a character identified as T entering a conflict singing, and remarks the Huna are driven to the run. The lines imply a confrontational scene with music guiding momentum and a victorious tone suggesting the Huna faltering under song powered aggression.
Cuticura Talcum Ad Promotes Trio of Requisites
An advertisement urges buyers to include Cuticura Talcum with Cuticura Soap and Ointment, noting its distinct fragrance for face skin baby and dusting uses. The trio is priced at 25 cents each and sold everywhere.
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Ady
Beauty Shop Sparks Question About Wrinkle Remedies
In a lighthearted exchange a beauty shop patron asks for wrinkle solutions while the clerk queries the best method to reduce signs of aging. The moment hints at common beauty concerns and product guidance.
Spirit of discontent drives push for real remedies
The phrase suggests that public dissatisfaction is productive when aimed at genuine injustices. It frames collective critique as a catalyst for meaningful reform rather than mere grumbling.
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Fletcher
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