Germany Drops Phrase Illegal Barrier in War Acknowledgment
Washington reports that Germany agrees reprisals target only their subjects and will cooperate with the United States toward freeing seas. Berlin says British blockade harms neutral ships and justifies German countermeasures. Officials say sinking of the Lusitania is practically settled and demands formal acknowledgment of violation of international law.
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Lusitania
Herlantman
Indians in Arizona threaten white killings on Navajo reservation
Report from Phoenix declares Navajo Indians on the northeastern Arizona reservation vow uprising after a white policeman killed an Indian. Advices from U.S. District Attorney Thomas Flynn say the tribe intends to burn white property and massacre whites in retaliation for the shooting during arrest.
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Navajo
Arizona
Thomas Flynn
United States District Attorney
Settlera
New Mexico
Scott
Army General Staff
Michigan Aggies Equal World Rifle Record
The Michigan Agricultural College rifle team claims to have equaled its world record by shooting 1,000 of 1,000 against the University of California in East Lansing. The feat matches a week-old mark and showcases the college’s precision and skill in marksmanship.
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Michigan Agricultural College
University of California
Thief Strikes Denver Home In Sleep Walk Incident
Douglas A. Roller, an attorney, and nurse Mary E. Robinson were wounded when a burglar entered J. Meyer Jr. home at 720 Ogden street. The elder Roller, sleeping in another room, remained unharmed as the intruder escaped after leaping to the porch. Robinson's condition improves with hospital care expected.
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Denver
Navy funding debate backs $600000 for yard expansions
In a three hour session, the House approved a $600,000 appropriation to widen battleship facilities at the Mare Island and New York navy yards. Funds split $500,000 for Mare Island and $100,000 for New York to speed two new dreadnoughts' construction as part of a broader preparedness push urged by Republicans led by Mann.
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Naval Affairs Committee
Padgett
Naval Committee
United States
Gardner
Frontline War Report Mixed Across Western Front
Reports from Paris indicate limited fighting beyond Het-Sas and Etre-en-Trenche regions. Lens of French artillery damage in Champagne near Charleroi and Aryois while British bombardments press Loos trenches and Ypres–Roulers sector. German alert cites a feared allied raid on Kies. steamship sirens warn populace.
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Battle to save the Mississippi letter and Arkansas City flood
Hundreds tonight fought to save the Mississippi levee and prevent destruction of Arkansas City and Lake Village as flood waters from the Arkansas River submerged areas nearby.
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Arkansas City
Lake Village
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Arkanaas River
Bantamweight Title Draw Headlines Boxing Night
New Orleans champion Kid Williams and Pete Herman fought twenty rounds to a draw in New Orleans. The wire report also covers regional war rumors, political court actions, and accidents across several U S cities.
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Kid Willams
Pete Herman
Tonigh
Bandits and Villa Encounter Reported Across Northern Mexico
Dispatches from Juarez and Las Cruces describe General Francisco Villa's forces holding Nidos canon and clashing with Villa commanders Préedivosa and Jes Rodriguez. Reports claim ten killed and ten captured, while rumors of a Japan invasion pact surface and are dismissed by officials. Americans note bands moving toward the Chihuahua border amid shifting troop movements toward the capital.
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Japan
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Would Unite 790000 Men In Demands
New York, Feb. 7. Labor leaders say a movement to unite four area railway unions and the United Mine Workers aims to secure higher wages or shorter working days. If implemented it could mobilize about 750,000 men across Pennsylvania Colorado and the South with approvals sought from W B Carter and W C Lee. John P White of the United Mine Workers reportedly disapproved the coalition.
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W. B. Carter
Brotherhood of Locomotive Enginemen
W. C. Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
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600 Fight to Hold Levee in Arkansas Flood Crisis
Flooding along the Mississippi and Arkansas rivers swamps towns. Six hundred laborers reinforce the levee at Arkansas City while residents flee homes. Clarendon reports 23 flood deaths and thousands left hungry as water fills streets. Washington and Oregon warn of avalanches due to warm rain after heavy snow.
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Weather Bureau
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Oregon
Idaho
Cascades
Wealthy widow on trial for suspected murder in Iowa
Mrs Ida Meyer, 60, of Winterset Iowa, stands trial as an alleged participant in the murder of her daughter in law Mire Meyer on July 25 1916. The husband once convicted for the same charge died in prison years later and may testify.
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Ida Meyer
Mire Red Meyer
Pret Meyer
Local Meeting Details From Lowisville Gazette
A garbled Kentucky item notes an American association session, mentioning February and an April 19 opening date. The legible fragments indicate a scheduled meeting and related proceedings within the organization.
Canadians Hear More Dynamiting By Teutons Is Report
Ottawa reports sensational claims of new German plots circulating as Parliament prepares to assemble to discuss the origin of the fire that destroyed the Canadian Parliament buildings. Guards exchange fire with a hostile boat near the Niagara route as authorities tighten security across bridges and munitions plants while Premier Borde informs Parliament.
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