Troop Ship Sunken by Sub Totals 210 Lives Lost
The British troop transport Tuscania, carrying 2179 American soldiers, was torpedoed and sunk with a probable death toll over 260. Six hundred survivors were landed at Larne, Ireland, with twenty eight named survivors from Islay. Affected dispatches indicate earlier reports of 1100 survivors landed at Buncranna and Larne. British hospital ships rushed to the scene as rescue efforts continued. The sinking occurred on Tuesday.
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Washington
Larne
Ireland
War Department
Islay
Buncranna
German Aim is on to Petrograd
United Press from Zurich reports diplomatic circles believe Germany seeks an ultimatum to Russia Maximalists for immediate peace terms and would march on Petrograd if refused The German General Staff Chancellor Hertling and court are said to back bold action with troops concentrated for a quick strike on Petrograd if armistice ends Also note a lost $1 and $10 bill and a car dealer ad for used Chevrolets and Fords with cheap trucks listed.
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United Press
Zurich
Germany
Petrograd
Hertling
Russia
Baker Reveals Plan to Reorganize Army Navy Health Services
Secretary Baker told the Senate Military Committee of a complete reorganization to bring the Army Navy Medical Apartments and public health service under Surgeon General Gorgas. The plan aims to unify the three branches under one general direction and follows reports of sickness and neglect in National Army and National Guard camps.
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United Press
Washington
Army and Navy
Gorgas
Baker
Senate Military Committee
Army
Navy
National Army
National Guard
Frelinghuysen
Belgium loan noted as three and a half million dollars
Washington reports the government made another loan of three and a half million dollars to Belgium yesterday. The item is followed by an advertisement for Tweedie Boot Tops and a Graham-Crawford Co. offer listing popular colors. Pay your water bill before the sixth of the month is reiterated.
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United Press
Washington
Belgium
Tweedie
Graham-Crawford Co
Tuscania Torpedoing Survivors and Losses Reported
London reports the Admiralty states 210 lives were lost and 2187 were saved when the transport Tuscania was torpedoed Tuesday. The disaster adds to wartime casualties as authorities confirm the incident and rescue figures.
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London
Admiralty
Tuscania
Hope for Tuscania loss total trimmed by new reports
Brigadier General McIntyre of the War Department voices hope that the known list of Tuscania casualties will be greatly reduced by subsequent reports. He notes many ships near the sinking vessel, and when all reports come in, American losses may be minimized.
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Washington
McIntyre
War Department
Army Tuscania losses and saves totals reported
New York February 7 United Press from London reports 145 U S Army personnel lost or missing on the Tuscania including 43 officers and 102 men. Total saved 2187, with 65 not belonging to the United States Army.
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New York
United Press
London
United States Army
Tuscania
Admiral Sims Reports Tuscania Likely Afloat
From London, Admiral Sims says the Tuscania is believed still afloat. He notes no convoy detail, while Navy officials say either American or British destroyers may have convoyed her.
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Washington
Sims
London
Desroyers
Tuscania torpedoed. vessel afloat hours saves many lives
London reports the Tuscania was torpedoed and floated for hours while Americans aboard other ships witnessed the attack. The extended floatation is believed to explain why a large number survived from a total of 2397 aboard, while the latest casualty toll is 210.
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London
Tuscania
Allies Still Out Number Germans Frontwide
London reports Major General Frederick B. Maurice says German troops move to the west front at a rate just sufficient to match needs. He notes Germans are stronger on the west front than earlier but not yet numerically equal to French British forces, and adds London air defenses are more complete than Paris.
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London
Frederick B. Maurice
War Office
Associated Press
Weat Front
West Front
Maurice
Paris
Prisoners War Are Starving in Russia
Reports from Petrograd state thousands of war prisoners in Russia face starvation due to rail and transport disorganization. Officials fear an uprising as efforts to move supplies and transfer prisoners to food stores fail amid lack of facilities.
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Russia
Menuzenkoviski
Bargain Dress Pants At J L Ware & Son
Prices for dress pants range from 2.50 to 5.00 per pair as the shop promotes its value offerings. J. L. Ware & Son advertises the sale and invites customers to view the affordable stock.
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Bens
J. L. Ware & Son
Grocery firm worker loses finger joint in mill accident
This morning Jack Russell of Russell Grocery Co. suffered a severe accident while grinding coffees in an electric mill, cutting off the first joint of his third finger. He received prompt first aid and was taken for treatment.
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Jack Russell
The
Russell Grocery Co
Two 1917 Fords for Sale at Viable Garage Lot
Two 1917 Ford cars offered for sale at Viable Garage. Buyers may inspect and negotiate on the yard before purchase. Address and contact details not fully legible in the notice.
Coming Soon at the Rialto Stars Mary Pickford and Bushman
Mary Pickford stars in The Little Princesa and Francis X. Bushman appears in Red, White and Blue Blood. A Blackton production titled The Judgment House is also announced for release.
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Mary Pickford
Francis X. Bushman
Town Ty and Coll Ew Tandeis Event Noted
Fragmentary lines mention town activities and a reference to a college event. Names and specifics are unclear, but it hints at local engagement and possible ties to a college like Tandeis. Further readable details would clarify the main action and participants.
Tuscania Disaster Insurance and Survivor Aid Amid War News
The 1918 report notes All American soldiers aboard the Tuscania were covered by government insurance per Secretary McAdoo. Belfast officials reassure survivors comfort measures with Red Cross aid funded without limit. War secretary Baker condemns the adversary’s deadly stealth as the British steamer Tuscania is torpedoed and sunk while en route to France. survivors land in Buncranna, Ireland, with troops from various states united in transit to France.
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Washington
McAdoo
Belfast
London
Ireland
Ambassador Page
Red Cross
Division Divisions and units described in training notes
Replacement Detachments Nos. 1 and 2 of the Thirty-Sec ond Division. Fifty-one casual officers. The Thirty-Second Division is composed of National Guard troops from Michigan and Wisconsin. The division trained at Camp McArthur, Texas. The 107th Engineers was composed of the First Battalion of Michigan Engineers, the 107th Military Police was made up from the Fourth and Sixth Wisconsin Infantry and the 107th Supply Train from the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Wisconsin Infantry.
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Ion
National Guard
Michigan
Wisconsin
Camp McArthur
Texas
107Th Engineers
Michigan Engineers
107Th Military Police
Wisconsin Infantry
Food Administration bans green coffee speculation
Washington on February 7 reports the Food Administration has issued an order to curb bidding speculation in green coffee. The move aims to stabilize prices and prevent market manipulation.
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United Press
Washington
the Food Administration
Visit From Sulphur Springs Shoppers Offer Pants Bargains
Mr and Mrs Will Shaw are in Sulphur Springs visiting friends and staying for several days. Mens and boys dress pants are offered at nearly the price of overalls by J L Ware and Son with emphasis on affordable menswear.
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Sulphur Springs
Mrs
Will Shaw
J. L. Ware & Son
Pair good young males
Classified note seeks two good young males to help for a family of three. An elderly lady wanted to keep house and apply at Lone Star Restaurant. Also a short item about Chas. See and a 90 cent sale at Jack's Shoe Shop mentioning six ladies half sales.
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Lone Star Restaurant
Jack
Russia Refuses Separate Peace in Brest Litovsk Talks
Petrograd Feb 7 The Russian delegates to the Brest Litovsk conference unanimously refuse to sign a separate peace treaty immediately as demanded by the Teutons. Negotiations continue with all parties engaged. Mens apparel offered by J L Ware at a lower price than elsewhere.
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United Press
Petrograd
Brest-Litovsk
Herbert Randolph Jarnigin to Preach at Boyd Schoolhouse
Herbert Randolph Jarnigin will deliver a sermon at the Boyd Schoolhouse this Sunday February 10 at 345 p m. The event invites local residents to attend the service and hear the preacher share his message.
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Herbert Randolph Jarnigin
Boyd
Next Week at the Theatre with Renowned Stage Stars
The schedule lists Elsie Ferguson starring in The Rise of Jennie Cushing next Monday, Eva Tanguay performing The Mild Girl on Tuesday, and Ethel Barrymore in An American Widow on Thursday, highlighting top theatre talent for the coming week.
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Elsie Ferguson
Jennie Cushing
Eva Tanguay
Ethel Barrymore
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