Russian Armies Move on Konigsberg Fronts
Russian forces drive south and west toward Konigsberg threatening two fronts. Northern and rear armies push from Ladehnen to Mattwischken and onward toward the Vistula. German defenses at Kikoi and along the Vistula hold against repeated assaults as Austrian attempts near the Carpathians are repelled by Russian artillery. The Craonne area sees renewed fighting as German regiments press French trenches. The saucy Arcthum rescues officers from the Bluecher after a torpedo strike.
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Konigabore
East Prasela
Tilsit
Posegen
Milit
Konleberk
Pres
Ladehnen
Mallvischken
Ineterburg
Irster
Betwen Lasdehnen
Mattwischken
Konigsbere
Gerwan
Verezke Pars
Carpathians
War Office
Munkacs
Hungary
Stryl
Galicia
Volovec
Verezke Pass
Ustok Pass
Marooned for Six Days After Shipwreck Near Cuba
Thirteen Bevodwo women and crew members survived six days on a half submerged vessel after the Andham bark foundered off the Cuban coast near Santiago. They endured little food and water, drifting in a lifeless sea until rescue by the ward line steamer Wy landed them after a long voyage.
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New Orleans
Weiter
Waldemar
Dashter
Santiago
Sugar on Free List Brings Presidential Crisis in 1916
Washington dispatches say the Wilson administration fears adding sugar to the free list on March 1, 1916. Democrats expect a bill restoring the Underwood tariff duty, while tax deficits push leaders to suspend the free sugar schedule for years. A $60,000,000 revenue drop hinges on reform.
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Wilson
Dlepatches
Washington
House Committee On Ways and Means
Standard Oil Magnates Hold First Conference With Labor
New York January 20 John R Laweeon a UMWA executive board member attacked Rockefeller foundation testimony and aims. He blasted Rockefeller for ignoring Colorado miners while praising philanthropy elsewhere. The Jan 29 meeting at 24 Broadway included John D Rockefeller Jr and labor leaders to seek remedies for industrial strife.
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New York
John R. Lawéeon
Colorado
Pies 16
United Mine Workers of America
Rockefeller Foundation
Industrial Relations Commission
Lawson
Rockefeller
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
China
Belgium
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Broadway
John D. Rockefeller
F. J. Hayes
United Mine Workers
Edward L. Lynch
Ludlow
James Lord
American Federation of Labor
McKensie King
Canada
Labo
View Era of Prosperity Almost Here
President Wilson predicts a new era of enterprise and prosperity in a speech to the American Electrical Railway association. He argues Democratic reforms cleared previous doubts on business and urges a common understanding to prevent suspicion of large enterprises. He offers "rules of the game" stressing publicity and asserts the administration acts openly.
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Washington
Wnter
Wilson
American Electrical Railway Association
Democratic Congress
Senator Sherman Attacks President in Indianapolis Speech
In Indianapolis Benatar Sherman of Abinois denounced President Wilbon's Jackson Day address to the Indiana Editorial Association. He arraigned the president and his administration, criticized Congress, and promised a return to prosperity under Republican policy and a protective tariff.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Benatar Sherman
Abinois
Wilbon
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Congress
Obregon Faces Sniper Attack After Entering Mexico City
In Mexico City Obregon led Carranza forces into the capital but was met by snipers from the cathedral and other vantage points. Four guards killed, twelve wounded as troops stormed buildings and searched the palace area. Reports say Villa momentum in the north could reshape power, with Carranza’s return to the capital possible.
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Mexico City
Obregon
Caarranza
Washington
Sabinas
Monterey
State Department
Villa
Mexico
Monclova
el Paso
Carranza Ia
Montgomery
Felipe Angeles
Venustiano Carranza
Vera Cruz
Ger. Carranza
Victoriano Huerta
Carranza
Francisco Villa
Twae
Carranaa
Open Door Policy of Grave Concern in Washington
The January 29 Washington dispatch reports officials worrying Japan may claim control in China, testing the Open Door stance. Secretary Bryan sought clarification after a call by Ambassador Chinda, but Chinda declined details, while the State Department prepared for possible denial by Japan of Open Door commitments.
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Washington
Japan
China
United States
State Department
Daron Chinda
Biate Fryan
Japam
Chine
Amore Winieter
Rienech
Pekin
Hryay 4
Baron Chinde
Two Frozen Until Dead in Chicago
Chicago reports severe cold with two deaths from exposure. Patrick Banks, 69, found frozen in a barn. an unidentified woman, about 50, found dead on a sidewalk in South Crawford Avenue. Fires erupted citywide as furnaces failed and pipes froze amid subzero winds.
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Joop
Wheaton
Patrick Banks
Crawford Avenue
Legislature Notes on Bills and Bills to Aid Workers
Lawmakers debated two new senate bills including county clerk pay raises for C Jefferts and a regulation of disreputable resorts by Halley. The rail utilities bill faces stiff opposition from the railroad lobby while bankers push for a safe farm loan act. Workmens' Compensation was introduced in the House amid labor concerns over injury awards. A resolution for statewide prohibition is slated for the House with Democratic sponsorship. Senate approved Switch-Lever Act funds for agricultural extension and a county attorney bonds requirement. other measures passed House on insurance, polling, and prison board matters. Governor Kendrick sent confirmations for new state health and public instruction appointees.
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Senate
Weaton County
C. Jefferts
Halley
Gates
Labor Intercadts
Atate-House
House
Platte County
Niobrara
Laramie
Mercer
Big Horn
Representative Strader
Business talk of President Wilson at national chamber
Washington January 29 A special business session of the United States Chamber of Commerce will feature President Wilson speaking on February 3. The meeting will discuss administration policies toward foreign investors and the merchant shipping bill with cabinet members and Senators presenting opposing views.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Provident Wilson
Rational Chamber Os
Elliot H. Goodwin
America
Treasury
Burton
Ohio
Adiminini Raccon
Chamber of Commerce
Secretar Redfield
Federal Reserve Banks
Charles Sumnerlan
Federal Reserve
Ite
Getuul
Piheb dl
Oleo
Merece
Trac
Unien
Ite Rey Kico
Quume Herlin
Constantinu
Iudien Stieedapce
Advanor
Devel
Eoenmerte
Eunye Benhouet
New Willard Hotel
Kaiser Glad the Germans All United
The Lokal Anzeiger reports Dr. Ludwig Ganghofer visiting Emperor William at the German field headquarters. The pair toured Boncher near the Bedan battlefield as the emperor praised German unity and said it was his greatest pleasure to witness it.
Population decline in cen wus after occupation
A census completed shows a loss of 14,136 inhabitants in the last year, dropping the population to 34,140. The greatest population since the American occupation was 6,279 in 1912, and there has been a continuing decrease since then.
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Washington
Cuanl
Child Denied by Mother in Court Drama
In Minneapolis on January 24 Miss Mary Guivan, arguing in Judge Molineaux's court over paternity of her baby, shouted Take your child I don t want him and threw the infant at William Skate. The attack failed and the baby fell to the floor as guards intervened.
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Minneapolis
Eac | Dent
Mary Guivan
William Skate
Denver to Probe Railroad Rates Under Statewide Review
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission begins a broad investigation into railroad fares rules and practices across the state. Commissioner Gahlwald leads the probe, examining interline exchanges and potential differential rates between major lines.
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Denver
Eteay
Stas of Colorado
Tvarings
Etate Public Utilities Commission
Omimiselon
Atte Papitol Mare
Gah Wold
Avettal
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Hurlebite
London
Arcthum
Cersa
Bluecher
Arethusa
Baya
the Revela
Standard Oil
Mr. King
John D, Jr
Hayes
Sherman
Chicago
Legislature Mill
Tratoriay
Flo
Nebraska
Graham
Iwo
Suietyn
Kendrick
Leviock Pooterliioners
Atate Board of Health
Thee
Elmer Brock
Mayoworth
John N. Jordan
Cheyenne
Thomas Let
Task
Merbert T. Harris
Dinein
Anta G, Tlard
Sheridan
W. A. Wyman
Merbers
Ford Club of
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