Women Named in Pro German Risc Plot
In San Francisco investigations, women figure in a pro German ammunition plot. Mrs Abbie Cornell is sought for close ties to C C Crowley and Baron Wilhelm von Brincken. District Attorney Preston questions another woman as German agents’ attorney claims Lewis J Smith betrayed Crowley and von Brincken while working with them.
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Francisco
Cal
Wpy
Abbie Cornell
C. C. Crowley
Wilhelm von Brincken
Preston
Lewis J. Smith
Crowley
von Brincken
Smith
Tacoma
Ford fires peace shot from wireless amid ocean voyage
President Wilson's preparedness message comes under attack by File Jones of Forest Hills and editor McClure as Henry Ford relays a pacifist salvo from the Oscar II. Jones calls for pacifism and questions U S war readiness while Ford notes applause and Dr. Charles Asked extols beginnings and diplomacy aboard the ship.
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New York
Henry Ford
Cape Race
Jones
Forest Hills
Wilson
Congress
McClure
New York Evening Mail
United States
Ford
Charles F. Asked
San Francisco
Oxcar I
Clergy Debate on Enlistment Fails in House
In London a motion to enlist clergymen was debated in Parliament. The question dominated discussions with Robert L. Outhwaite and Harold J. Tennant participating, but no action was taken as of now.
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London
House of Wmmons
Robert L. Outhwaite
Harold J. Tennant
Tennant
Man Dies in Jail After Suspected Ax Assault
In Calesburg Illinois Deer Wilma Sweeney age 5 died in his cell at the city jail after being held on suspicion of assaulting his wife with an ax as she slept in bed. Authorities cited acute alcoholism as a contributing factor and noted the wife was improving prior to the incident.
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Calesburg
Deer
Wilma Sweeney
Two Charged Employees Sought in Ambush Killing at Plant
In Nammond Indiana two Standard Banc Car Company employees were identified as suspects in the ambush shooting of Frank Holder 80, the companys general foreman. Holder died from gunfire yesterday evening. Police pressure mounted as investigators pursued leads.
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Nammond
Ind
Standard Blan!Car Company
Wollee
Frank Holder
Fomany
Umbush
Neutrality discussions dominate high level talks in capital
In Washington a conference led by Secretary Lamia and others at the president's center discussed violations of neutrality policy. General Gregory cautioned Congress that new regional regulations may be proposed, while confidential aides outlined steps to prevent any neutrality breaches.
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Rey Generel Gregory Ly
Congress
Guy
Fragmentary OCR Notice Reads Unclear Details
The readable bits show partial phrases about a probable sale or counting event. Exact entities, dates, and places are not recoverable from the fragment. Further text is needed for a precise card.
Three Girls Drown In Ice Hole At Bootlake
Three girls Lulu Knight 13 Oma Knight 16 and Gayle Hughes 16 drowned after falling through an air hole in Bootlake Becker County near Detroit Minn Monday night. Rescue efforts reported unsuccessful and authorities noted the icy lake danger for winter outings.
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Detroit
Minn
Lulu
Oma Knight
Gayle Hughes
Bootlake
Becker County
No Mutiny on Stranded Liner Report
Supposed mutiny aboard the Hawe Minnewots is denied by Captain Garrick Gaight and Superintendent Wiley. Mechanics issues are blamed and the vessel is towed to safety with the liner expected to reach harbor Wednesday. All sixteen ballasters are unusable.
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Ban Pranihsoo
Cal
Doe
Garrick Gaight
Marion
Wiley
Sahore
GEX BLANCO TO TE THIRD FOR TREASON
In Paso, Tex a railroad link to Torreon and Jimines is to reopen this week. General Treving must be at work. General Bianco, ex minister of the convent government, has been moved to Masica City for trial on charges of liability.
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Paso
Tex
Torreon
Jimines
Bianco
Mini Jeter
Conventios
Masica City
Calles Forces Drive South as Villa Army Advances
General Joerg Rodrigues of the Villa army reports occupation of Fronteras south of Arria Prieta and drives Carranza forces under Pelias Callea back. Bridges burned cut communications while reinforcements move from Agua Prieta. Five Americans arrive. J. W. Cunningham and H. G. Southerd remain missing. Villa reportedly nears Madera in Chihuahua.
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Douglas
Ariz
Joerg Rodrigues
Villa
Fronteras
Arria Prieta
Carranza
Pelias Callea
Agua Prieta
J. W. Cunningham
H. G. Southerd
Madera
Chihuahua
Freight Car Robbers Loop 18 Revealed In Ottumwa
The Milwaukee railroad central division disclosed a seven year leakage on the Kansas City division with Ottumwa terminal ties. Eight Milwaukee workers were dismissed after signing statements admitting their roles in thefts of butter oats lumber flour sugar meat lard coal leather and even hay in large quantities.
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Ottumwa
Dee
Milwaukee Railroad Central Division
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Benson
Federal officers seize schooner Lucy in Florida raid
Federal officers in Pensacola seize the schooner Lucy in a raid tied to Villaist activity. The vessel is alleged to be used to land munitions to Meastlep, according to officials.
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Pensacola
Fla
Villaistaxy
Gambling in Mexico May Be Prohibited
Mexican authorities consider a decree banning all speed contests and gambling, threatening Juarez and Tijuana tracks. Three factions vie for racing concessions at Tijuana, tied to Spreckels family interests and California investors.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Juarez
Tiajvans
California
Spreckels
San
Tiajuany
Azaten
Thar Juane
Rage Four
United States seeks disavowal over sinking of Ancona
U S notes request disavowal from Aurirelivagarian government after the submarine attack on the Malian steamer Agcona. The note seeks restitution for American wives lost and assurances that such actions will not be repeated. Ambassador Penfield was dispatched with the cable message. details remain unclear.
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Washington, U
United States
Penfield
Tan Vieou
Wilson and Taft lead Red Cross annual meeting
President Wilson and former President Taft shared the platform at the National Red Cross society meeting. The event highlighted wartime relief efforts and a staff reorganization creating military and civilian relief directors. The Rockefeller Foundation was thanked for Serbia aid amid grim Mexico reports of famine and starvation.
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Wilson
Taft
Washington
Dew
National Red Cross Society
United States
Clvillian
Ernest PL Bicknell
Arthur Murrey
Rockefeller Foundation
Serbia
Charlee J. O'Conner
Mexico
Loss of American Trade Hurts London Hotels Says Official
London hotel officials warn the loss of American patronage due to war woes hurts profits. Three great hotels report reduced dividends as lean months are forecast. They note 60 to 80 percent of foreign patronage comes from Americans, with business travelers most affected. When war ends, American tourism may rebound and boost European hotels.
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London
Dee
Bold Attempt Wreck Train Frustrated Near Unionport
Railway officials report an attempted derailment on the Penna via New York St Louis flyer near Unionport Ohio. Trackwalker Patrick Dougherty and a second worker foiled three tons of steel rails placed across tunnels. The engine halted ten feet short. passengers were unharmed and suspect workers blamed.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Doe
Uniionport
Ohio
Patrick Dougherty Ody
Dougherty
Delleve Diegrutied
Intrranerd Choisi Believed To Have Sinister Motives
A warship of the Australian type arrived at the bay entrance today near Tampa, with reports from Sydney noting suspicious motives in a British-linked incident. The craft, associated with Australian interests, was observed by local observers and stirred talk of potential flight from New Orleans authorities.
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TAMPA
Pia
Sydney
Congress to Extend War Revenue Law Before Christmas Recess
After a conference with Secretary McAdoo, the House Ways and Means Committee announced the Democratic plan to extend the emergency war revenue law before the Christmas recess. The mperse tax will be continued for one year.
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Washington
D.C
McAdoo
House
Hilton faces bar charges over alleged pill schemes
State bar records show charges filed against Hilton in Salt Lake City involving allegations tied to pill schemes and the involvement of Joseph Ellis in Denver. The action seeks disciplinary measures by the bar association with details not fully disclosed.
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Salt Lake Cirry
Ciah
Instom of
Denver
Atlons
Joseph Ellisirous
State Bar Association
tHillon
Rapid progress in Meng Gaillard cut in Panama canal
Rapid progress reported in the Meng Gaillard cut section of the Panama Canal project. Earthworks reach twenty feet high in the Digging and grading phase, with substantial progress noted as work continues efficiently.
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Meng Gaillard Cut
Panama Swc
Gaillard
Ty Sti
Jeff
Law Amendments Promise Liberalization Debate
Congress committee chairman Alesinier announced today that liberalizing the scu men's law would be considered. The pledge outlined potential amendments and a formal debate timeline.
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Washington, D
Dow & Amendments
Alesinier
Congress Committee
Egypt Confirms U boat Attack On Communipaw
The Jornal Journal says the Beg otion authorities confirm a torpedoing of the American steamer Communipaw by a German submarine. Ambassador Page at home cables that the Standard Oil tanker Communipaw, believed sunk by a Austrian submarine, was captured and towed to a port. nationality of the captor was not known.
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Egypt
U. 3
Rome
Jornal
State Department
Mata
Washington
Dee
Ambassador Page
Veesel Wie
Fatal Burns After Lamp Explosion In Artesia
In Artesia a mother and her daughter died from burns received when a lamp exploded while they were filling it. The blast stripped their clothing and set their loom on fire. Neighbors could only provide aid after the fire, as roads impeded quick medical help.
Plans to relieve freight congestion formulated by railroads
Plans formulated to relieve freight congestion by the American railway association committee of relations between railway networks will be presented to officials in Washington. The aim is to ease demurrage charges and improve distribution of freight cars for the common good.
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Gally
Morron
Comune
Omielon
Washington
Teutonic Forces Threaten Flank On Greek Border Front
Balkan crisis widens as Chermaic and Milgerian divisions push toward Monastir on the Greek frontier south of the town. German units threaten to outflank Allied lines near Stramitem while French retire to Kri volak and Demirkapoy. News from Champagne and Gallipoli remains sparse amid weather and Romanian front chatter.
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London, Bee
Balkans
Kenall
Monastir
Eagle
Stramitem
Krivolak
Demirkapoy
Ireek
President Wilson Spars with Republicans at White House Dinner
President Wilson told party leaders in the White House dining room that Republicans doubt in the tariff and that democracy will win. He denied plans to seek a second term and dismissively commented on dress and talk at the table amid Democratic party divisions.
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Washington
D. C
Dee
Wilson
Pemarrath National
Former Hungarian Premier Urges Early Peace End
The Amsterdam report quotes Count Jullien Andrasey, premier of Hungary, arguing for an early peace settlement. He asserts the enemy has not yet acknowledged the true state of war and suggests both sides seek a favorable peace if possible, while warning that continued fighting remains likely. He stresses that France may offer terms if the war persists.
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Amsterdam
Jullien Andrasey
Faria
Bun Warty Chamber
Bet Cosson
Perhays
Campaign Dispatch Chihuahuan Frontes Sapped by Fate
Report from El Paso details that General Villa with 2,000 troops met heavy losses, with 11,000 initially mentioned as decimated. The account cites a Villa officer alleging a brutal Sonora campaign, including lack of water and ammunition, and describes plans to unite with Rodriguez to threaten Agua Prieta and Sonora.
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EL Paso
Tes
Villa
Sonora
Villon
Ox Villa
Ameren
Juscee
Sohort
Agua Prieta
Heemosilla
Callen
Rifles Needed by Russian Soldiers
London diary reports demand for rifles as Russia to mobilize forces. Observers note 7,000,000 additional euros will be spent to bolster war effort, while American editors argue for cautious support and warn of German pressure and ongoing mobilization.
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London
Ruesian
Emmene
Bilerin
All Sheik P Beddle Leads 34 MinsiMitd Vote
The record notes a local election in which All Sheik P Beddle appears to lead the 34 MinsiMitd contest. Details are unclear as the OCR reads oddly and names may be misspelled. No explicit outcome or location is confirmed in the fragment.
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MinsiMitd
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