English Submarine Threat Near Irish Coast Alarmed Vessels
The German submarine attacked British shipping near Ireland with the Leinster chased into Dublin harbor after sinking three Irish Sea vessels. The Leinster escaped at speed as the submarine surfaced and signaled surrender or sinking. Paris reports claim the British merchantman Toko Maru was sunk in the English Channel by U 21 with crew rescued.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Leinster
Irish Sea
Paris
English Channel
German Submarine Sighted Close to Liverpool
A German submarine was sighted today just eighteen miles from Liverpool, reported from London. The encounter occurred amid ongoing naval patrols during wartime.
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Associated Press
London
Liverpool
French torpedo boat sunk off Nieuport today
Berlin reports a French torpedo boat sank today off Nieuport Belgium with no further details provided.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Nieuport
Belgium
Russians Break Through in East Prussia and Carpathian Front
Official reports say Russians gain ground in East Prussia forest areas near Borsimov and in the Carpathians with positions generally secure. A January 30 bayonet charge near Borsimov reportedly wiped out two German companies, took a trench, and captured prisoners while fighting continues on other fronts. Berlin reports say English liners may face torpedo attacks by Germany.
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Borsimov
Warsaw
Carpathians
Associated Press
Berlin
Smoot Delivers All Night Filibuster On Ship Bill
Washington report says Senator Smoot spoke through the night while Republicans vow to sustain the filibuster against the ship purchase bill. Republican Whip Oliver claims continuous talking could last two weeks, as Democrats keep a slim chance to force a vote at the first parliamentary slip.
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Oliver
Smoot
Call
Senate
Great thoughts seldom come in very big packages.
A concise aphorism notes that valuable ideas often arrive in small, modest expressions rather than in grand, oversized formats. It emphasizes quality over quantity in creative bursts.
Greece to Aid Servia in Austro German Invasion
Athens dispatch reports Greece will assist Servia in any fresh invasion by Austro German forces. The text notes peak activity in Greek military quarters as the situation develops.
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Associated Preas
Paris
Athens
Greece
Servia
Russians occupy Tab riz Persia. Turks suffer heavy losses
Petrograd reports Russian forces occupy Tab riz in Persia on Saturday. Turkish troops retreat after heavy casualties. An Associated Press dispatch notes no major events in France. In Northern Poland Russians pushed from positions gained Saturday while in Central Poland Germans bombarded the Vistula.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Tabriz
Persia
France
Poland
Vistula
French Claim Advantage in Artillery Skirmishes
Paris reports limited fighting yesterday with few ground actions while artillery exchanges favored the French. Official dispatches note French gains in artillery accuracy and range amid ongoing hostilities.
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Praca
Paris
Rumor of Split in German Socialist Party
London February 1 Associated Press reports rumors of a split within the German Socialist party amid political speculation and factional tensions.
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Associated Press
London
German Socialist Party
Allies to receive large troop reinforcement in two weeks
Semi official announcement in London states that allied armies will be bolstered by many fresh troops within the next two weeks. The move aims to strengthen fronts amid ongoing campaigns.
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London
Supreme Court Expands White Slave Act Indictment
Washington February 1 The Supreme Court ruled that the Mann white slave act allows indicting the woman in the case as a co conspirator with the man A dissenting opinion argued the ruling nearly nullifies the act.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Wheat rises to new high amid volatile trading
May wheat opened at a record on Feb 1 in Chicago at 1.54 per bushel and jumped three cents. By day’s end May wheat stood at 1.57 per bushel in Chicago.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Eldest son of General von Kluck killed in artillery duel
Berlin reports the death of General von Klucks eldest son in an artillery battle near Lake Mid dellkerke on January 26. Other notes include compulsory drill for former NCOs, German advances near Sochaczew Bolimowo toward Warsaw, and Italian neutrality claims by former Premier Giolitti. A dynamite attempt at Vanceboro and a French artillery duel in France are also mentioned.
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Associated Press
Berlin
von Kluck
Lake Middelkerke
France
England Mobilizes Trawlers as Naval Shield Against Submarines
Yarmouth England reports thousands of trawlers pressed into naval service to guard warships from German submarines, serving as mine sweepers and escort vessels in the wartime effort.
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Associated Press
Yarmouth
England
German push and French counter in trench fighting near Cuichy
Paris reports German forces drove Britons from trenches near Cuichy but the British recaptured them. Near La Basse French forces beat two German assaults along the road. On a third German attack a French trench fell and French forces then launched a bayonet charge, inflicting heavy casualties.
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la Basse
May Wheat Breaks Patton Record on Sub Raid Fear
Chicago February reports show May wheat leaping to $1.60 and touching $1.65 as Liverpool fears a German submarine raid drive prices higher. The Italian government purchased one million bushels.
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Chicago
Ill
Liverpool
New York Central Railway Posts First Dividend
New York February 1 The newly incorporated New York Central Railway Company which took over the Lake Shore and other lines paid its first dividend today. The rate is 14 for the first quarter.
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New York
New York Central Railway Company
Lake Shore
England declares food for Germany contraband of war
Washington reports that England has unofficially notified the United States that any food for Germany Austria or Turkey is contraband of war. Ships and cargoes destined for Germany may be seized by allied warships without compensation. The move follows the German decree seizing grain for common use.
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Washington
England
United States
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Zeppelin scare in London turns into daylight signal drills
The London alert last night was likely a rehearsal to plunge the city into instant darkness. Dover forts reportedly fired signal guns, deemed harmless. Paris reports a German submarine attempted, but failed, to torpedo the British hospital ship Asturias off Havre.
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Associated Press
London
Dover
Paris
Minister of Marine
Asturias
Havre
Emperor to Inspect Naval Base in North Sea
Emperor William plans to inspect the North Sea naval base tomorrow. Berlin dispatch says Germany has seized and stored three million tons of grain for next summer, reported from Rotterdam.
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Emperor
Naval
Associated Press
Berlin
Emperor William
North Sea
Rotterdam
Germany
Turks suffer heavy losses as they retreat from Tabriz
Tabriz reports one thousand Turkish dead and all artillery abandoned during their evacuation. The American consul aided by saving much property from burning and pillage by Kurdish forces as they withdrew.
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Associated Press
Tabriz
Nine Democrats Seek Peace Over Ship Purchase Split
A Democratic caucus formed a committee to broker peace with the nine Democrats who bolted from the ship purchase bill fight and to woo progressive Republicans. President Wilson met with progressive Republican leaders and may add a declaration that the United States would not buy ships involved in controversies.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
United States
Marriage License for A. W. Rice and Ida Redden
A marriage license was issued to A. W. Rice and Miss Ida Redden according to the county clerk records.
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A. W. .Rice
Miss Ida Redden
Victory Claims Across Austrian Front Stir Britain
London reports sweeping Austrian front successes with Vienna claiming Archduke Joseph checked Russian advances toward Cracow and threatening Russian rear lines in Galicia and the Carpathians. Berlin says German troops seized French troops in Argonne, while Paris notes British repulsed a three battalion German attack near La Basse. Russians rout Turks in Persia with victory claim at Tabriz.
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Associated Press
London
Vienna
Joseph
Cracow
Galicia
Carpathians
Warsaw
Rankin, Texas Methodist Leader, Dies Suddenly
Dr. George C. Rankin known as the fighting Methodist of Texas editor of the Texas Christian Advocate and statewide prohibition leader died in Dallas at age 65 after an indigestion attack two weeks ago. He was a prominent preacher with warm friends in Bryan and across denominations.
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Texas Christian Advocate
Texas
Rankin
Fighting Methodist of Texas
Dr. Rankin
South
Bryan
Jitney Bill Killed By House Judiciary Committee
Austin report says the House Judiciary Committee voted to kill the jitney bill, citing home rule allowing cities to manage such affairs locally. The decision preserves city self governance on transportation regulation.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
House Judiciary Committee
London on 30 Berlin claim raid on Ostend and Zeebrugue
London on 30 Berlin reports seven British aeroplanes bombarded Ostend and Zeebrugge while German planes pursued three to the sea, with presumed destruction. The item reflects wartime battlefield claims and conflicting reports of air actions.
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London
Berlin
Ostend
Zeebrugen
German air raid hits Dunkirk as bombs damage homes
Dunkirk France reports six German aeroplanes dropped fifty bombs Thursday night causing damage to several private houses with no military damage. Moonlight and fort searchlights illuminated the scene. London meanwhile says England should take charge of all food supplies as the situation grows desperate.
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Associated Prews
Dunkirk
France
Associated Press
London
Trades Union Federation
England
Czar Vows Total War to Crush Slavic Enemies
Petrograd reports the Czar declares Russia will continue the war until all enemies of their Slavic allies are destroyed in one decisive blow. The statement set the tone for wartime resolve as Russia escalates efforts in the conflict.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Russia
Texas State Treasury Shows Healthy General Funds
At January 31 the general revenue balance stood at 1,461,129 with transfers to school and pension funds pending. Expect about 734,000 to be moved, leaving roughly 727,129 in the general revenue, signaling healthy state finances in Austin.
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Austin
Tex
Earthquake Shocks Continue in Avezzano Italy
Rome reports continued minor earthquakes near Avezzano with a notable drop of sixteen feet in Lake Paterno level marking the seismic activity and impact.
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Italy
Associated Press
Rome
Avezzano
Lake Paterno
Independent Biscuit Company Opens in St Joseph
St Joseph Missouri February 1 The Independent Biscuit Company started with ample capital to challenge the biscuit trust.
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St. Joseph, Mo
Independent Biscuit Company
Biscuit Trust
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