Fifty Nine Dead From Storms and Cold Across Coasts
Storms and avalanches claim fifty nine lives in Colorado and California after a powerful cold front. Reports from Oakland and San Francisco describe missing sailors on the Aberdeen and a gale driving vessels ashore near the Golden Gate. Lifesavers search beaches as one tornado fatality is noted in the San Joaquin valley and property losses reach about one million dollars.
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Francisco
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Aberdeen
Oakland
Golden Gate
Robert Moore
California
Iowa
San Joaquin Valley
Fred Hesse
Snowfall Blockades Paralyze San Juan County Roads Rails
A historic blizzard in the San Juan mountains blankets hundreds of miles from Cumbres Pass to Durango. Snow depths reach thirty feet at high elevations while avalanches trap trains and cut rail service. Losses mount as dwellings and mines are buried and communication with outside regions is severed.
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Colo
San Juan Mountains
Tere
Colomile
New Mexico
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Rockwool
Silverton
Deaver
Rio
Las Anibas
African liner Appam believed sunk near Morocco
A Moroccan coast tragedy report states the African liner Appam, with about 200 passengers plus crew, left Dakar on January 11 for Liverpool. A damaged lifeboat was found near the Moroccan coast, and no word has come from the Appam or its owners. The vessel, a fast liner of 1908, disappeared amid suspected storms in the Atlantic.
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Dakar
Senegal
Liverpool
Puerto Ougato
Janeer
Cabe
Appo
Moreran
Demputer & Co
Livervool
Arm and ‘Co! Steamsship Company
Eider, Tener & Co
Ey Couyae
England
Canary
Brandeis Named Associate Justice of U S Supreme Court
President Wilson announced Louis D. Brandeis of Boston as associate justice to succeed the late Justice Lamar. The nomination, sent to the Senate shortly after 1 PM, caused surprise in Washington as Southern senators hoped for a southern jurist.
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Boston
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United States Supreme Court
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Senate
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Justice Lamar
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Storm Havoc Across Western States Causes Wrecks and Floods
In a disaster sweep, the San Juan region is buried by heavy snow with several feared dead in avalanches. The steamer Aberdeen wrecks off Golden Gate during a gale, eight people missing. Montana reports seven deaths from extreme cold as California faces floods isolating major cities. San Diego and Venice flood, Los Angeles wire service cut, and rail service strained.
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Aberdeen
Golden Gate
California
Sone
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Venice
Los Angeles
Yami
Ariz
Million Dollar Flood Strikes Pacific Coast Cities
Los Angeles San Diego and nearby towns faced widespread flooding marooning dozens of communities and leaving property damage estimated above 1 million dollars. Inglewood sewer failure floods a rich district while Bakersfield oil region tornado causes 500000 in damage. Rail interurban service halted and many areas cut off.
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Claremont
Redlands
San Bernardino
Bakersfield
Pasadena
Santa Barbara
San Diego
Los Angeles
Inglewood
President Wilson Speaks Today on Preparedness Tour
President Wilson begins a midwest speaking tour to promote his preparedness program. He aims to win support by addressing opposition, with his first stop planned in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Wilson accompanies him, and they travel in a special car attached to regular trains, avoiding banquets or entertainments.
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Mensure
Pitteburg
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Wyoming Storm Sweeps State With Deep Plains Snow
Wyoming faces heavy snow from two to twenty inches across plains towns and valleys, deepening in draws and mountains. Temperatures range from just above zero to 30 degrees below at Yellowstone, with the coldest readings in the state. The south and southeast remain relatively normal.
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Wyoming
Greece
Yellowstone
British Laborers Seek Peace Through Armament Cuts
In Bristol on January 23 delegates representing over nine thousand laboring men passed strong resolutions calling for drastic reductions in armaments and other measures to prevent future wars. The proposals urge an international agreement for disarmament, non acquisition of territory without inhabitants' consent, parliamentary control of foreign affairs, and the establishment of an international council.
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Hurtaba
M'Lennan Replies To Doyle Over UMWA Officers
John M Lennan denounces Edward L Doyle's attack on United Mine Workers officers as false and seeks to reinforce President White's leadership. Delegates back White amid disputes over Colorado strike handling and funding for miners.
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Doyle
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United Mine Workers of Amerika
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Colorado Organisation
Johan P. White
White
Thie Pusl Ucu
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Hin
Prank Parriegton
Klingle
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Sherman objects to Japan China open door policy
The Senate proposes a resolution asserting concern over Japan's demands on China and warning of further actions to protect American rights. Senator Sherman directs President Wilson to notify foreign channels of the belief that the open door policy has been violated. Debate centers on American trade and dollar diplomacy amid international tensions.
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China
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Foreign Relations Committee
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Flood of reports across cities from Mempita to Berlin
The wire summary reports a flood of global incidents. A surge of political and weather events spans Mempita and Paris to Raleigh and Berlin. Fires in Wilmington burn powder plants while proclamations call men to service.
Advertising and World War Costs Highlighted in 1917 Paper
A 1917 clipping discusses the value of advertising during war, noting one tenth of European War costs if invested for public instruction. Powell argues advertising guides public opinion, urging readers to support the home paper and the Southwest Lyunheriaen convention.
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Peter
Powell
Mlimeonri
Todos Powell
Raateat Sivertinnic
Roedium
Carranza Seeks Naval Triumph Amid Global Tensions
Fragmentary text reports Mexican President Carranza promising naval gains as a sign of strength amid international pressure. The garbled dispatch hints at defenses, alliances, and strategic aims involving Meatewiby and others, though specifics are unclear.
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