Fast tightening for final battle in the European conflict
The German proclamation reported to Washington marks navigation zones around Britain and Ireland as prohibited waters, with ships in the declared war zone to be destroyed. Neutral vessels face risk from belligerent actions and possible misidentification. Officials await the German memorandum to clarify disputed points and determine lawful steps.
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HET
Washington
Fev. C
Ambanard
State Department
Shetland Islands
North Sea
Great Britain
Ireland
Pease
United States
Wirejee
Gerard
Jordin
Foreign Office
High Seas
Man Confessed to Slaying Eight Elderly Inmates
Fredrick Mors confessed to killing eight elderly inmates at a German Odd Fellows home in New York. Coroner James P. Dunn confirmed the deaths were by chloroform and that counts include the superintendent, two porters, and a servant who aided in the murders.
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New York
Fredrick Mors
Winsy Perkine
Tid
Soiders
Bellevue
James P. Dunn
Yonkers
Adan Bangert
Howe, Ie
Max Ting
Prits Jieldert
Yonkers Vity
Amelia Bompene
Bangert
Witnemess Waylog
Syphon Bigwar
Ley Tovido
Tuxedo Style Debate Opens at State Custom Cutters Meeting
The Style Committee session in Wisconsin opens amid debate on whether tuxedos or other attire will be the official look for the event. Attendees clash over tradition versus practicality as questions about horns and shells surface, with no clear winner yet.
Four States Unite To Frame Labor Laws
Four states Colorado Wyoming Utah and New Mexico unite to promote common interests and craft a uniform workmen's compensation law. Governor Carlson leads the plan with a joint industrial relations committee to draft a bill in Denver with witnesses from all four states and legislative committees to attend.
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Carlaon
Colorado
Industrial Relations Commission
Senate
William RR. Eaton
Denver
New Mexico
Wyoming
Utah
Twentieth General Assembly
State House
Arleon
Carlson
Kendrick
MacDonald
Wyomlng
Two Billionaires Testify Before Federal Commission
Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller, the world’s richest men, testified before a federal commission probing industrial unrest. Carnegie spoke at length in a confident stance, while Rockefeller, nervous but precise, discussed foundations and future safeguards during a three quarter hour session.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
John D. Rockefeller
Federal Commission
Morris Hilquitt
Carnegie
Mr. Carnegie
Walsh
Standard Oil
Starr J. Murphy
Pete
Rockefeller
Snowstorm Thwarts Nebraska Trains Amid Heavy Drifts
Snow continues to fall across central and northwestern Nebraska as Burlington and Northwestern lines struggle through record drifts. Train crews report limited traffic and slowed removals, with some lines still blocked though conditions gradually ease.
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Lincoln
Central
Nebraska
Burlington Railroad
Burlington
Wyoming welcomes Colorado officials for joint session
Governors Kendrick and Carlson led a Wyoming visit to Denver like events joining the two states. The delegation traveled by special train, attended a joint legislature session, a Masonic temple dinner, and a luncheon, showcasing a bond of mutual interests amid a young session.
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Colorado
Wyoming
George A. Carldoti
John B. Kendrick
Denver
Kendrick
Huffalo Will
Binda
Aitif
Charlie Irwin
Statehouse
A. Haseell
Wyoming Degislature
Galins
Blood and Iron Recalled in War Time Rhetoric
A historical critique traces Bismarck’s phrase blood and iron to 19th century German unification. It argues that the slogan fueled militaristic policy, intensified Europe’s arms race, and helped drive World War I era conflict, warning against repeating such fervor in future global politics.
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Bam
Bismarck
Blood
Ead
Biemarck
German Empire
Germany
Europe
Blamarck
Wight and
Dey
England
France
Rusia
Russia
Bramarck
Six Men Die in Mine Explosion at Carlisle near Fayetteville
A mine of the New River Coal company at Carlisle near Fayetteville WV exploded killing at least six workers. About 165 men were in the mine. six bodies were recovered while four missing. Rescue teams were organized to search the mine.
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Fayetteville
New River Coal Company
Carlisle
Infant Mortality Report Highlights Johnstown Slums
The federal study on infant mortality released tonight cites Johnstown Pennsylvania as an example of extreme poverty. It shows the poorest districts with death rates up to 74 per 1,000 and notes higher rates in families with low or unstable incomes while employed fathers earn little.
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Washington
Andren
Johsstown
Johnstown
Ebien Vines
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Kansas City
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Fred McClure
Oklahomnity
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McClure
Anette
Withers
McChure
A. & van Valkenburgh
Kansan City
Oklahoma City
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