Zeppelin Raid Drops Three and a Half Tons of Bombs on Paris
An aerial attack over Paris left twenty four people dead and scores injured as a Zeppelin raider dropped bombs through the city. Rescue and alarm measures followed as fire brigades warned residents and police urged shutters to be closed. The raid damaged a six story apartment and caused widespread devastation, with families displaced and a young boy miraculously unhurt in a ruined bedroom.
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Liner Philadelphia crippled after collision near Carnarvon Bay
The American Line steamer Philadelphia collided with the Liverpool steamer Ben Lee twelve miles south of Carnarvon Bay. The Philadelphia returned to the Mersey with unknown damage as the Ben Lee became waterlogged and its crew was rescued by the Cork steamship Bandon at Holyhead. One Ben Lee seaman was badly injured.
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Submarine Missing Near Cape Romain
One of four K type submarines en route from Pensacola is missing since Sunday morning after last seen off Cape Romain South Carolina. Captain Benjamin C. Bryan confirms the loss while Mangrove sails toward the suspected area. Three subs were reportedly off Charleston bar tonight.
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Wilson Heads West for Milwaukee Speech Tour
President Wilson departs Cleveland for Milwaukee to deliver a key address amid war uncertainty. He signals continued prep for a larger army and navy, urges national unity across birth origins, and plans brief stops in Waukegan Kenosha and Racine before Chicago.
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Wilson May State Candidacy Plans Before Feb 25
Cleveland January 30 President Wilson may indicate before February 25 his intentions about running again in 1916. Ohio law requires delegates to state first and second choices and to obtain consent of candidates. Meetings with Ohio Democratic leaders and Secretary Tumulty discussed the matter with no decision yet.
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Marines to Check Looting in Otay Valley Flood
A detachment of United States marines has been sent to the flooded Otay Valley to check looting. Cavalry patrols Coronado Strand and turn back people from the flooded district as Morena Dam breaks. Ten thousand dollars has been pledged for relief.
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Intense Cold Halts Anaconda Copper Mines in Montana
Butte Montana January 30 All the copper mines of the Anaconda Copper Company were forced to suspend operations Saturday night by intense cold. The ore froze in bins and cars making transport to smelters impossible. It is unlikely mines will resume before Monday night.
Mother and Daughter Drown Near Reynoldsburg
Mrs Albert Clark aged 49 and her daughter Gertrude aged 15 were drowned while attempting to ford Black Lick Creek near Reynoldsburg six miles east of Columbus tonight.
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Jewish Relief Efforts Stand Out In War Refugee Aid
In Petrograd on January 30 leaders note the Jewish Central Committee has handled refugee relief with notable skill. About 250,000 Jews were moved by authorities and 200,000 left voluntarily from areas under German Austrian control. Some 170,000 Jews now receive aid, with resources limited but expanding help.
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Ohio delegates named for Republican National Convention
Delegates from five Ohio districts to the Republican National Convention have been selected pending formal ratification. Ninth District includes John Willys and Judge Noah Swayne of Toledo. Eleventh District D Meade Massie of Chillicothe and Charles E Wiley of Lancaster. Twentieth District Paul Howland and A N Rodway of Cleveland. Twenty first District Harry L Davis mayor of Cleveland. second delegate from the twenty first still open with possible John J Sullivan. Twenty second District W R Hopkins and Homer Johnson of Cleveland.
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Admiral Barker Dies After Long Naval Career
Rear Admiral Albert S. Barker aged 72, retired since 1905, died of pneumonia at his Washington home. A Hanson Massachusetts native, he commanded navy yards at Mare Island Norfolk and New York and led the North Atlantic fleet. He is credited with the first use of high explosive shells by a U.S. naval officer.
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Flood Watches Rise as Rivers Swell Across Central Valleys
Heavy rains over thirty six hours push rivers in Indiana and Southern Illinois to dangerous flood levels. Arkansas City Arkansas and lower Mississippi face higher stages with a 55 foot crest indicated. Weather shifts show continued rain east of the Mississippi with snow in parts of the Plains and Lake regions, warmer in the east, colder in the Ohio Valley and New England by Tuesday.
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Leaders of Two Parties See Nation Near Conflict Brink
Two party leaders warn the country is nearing a conflict precipice amid heated dissent. They call for restraint and emphasize the risk of escalation affecting policy and public safety. Both sides urge dialogue to avert crisis and safeguard democratic processes.
Show-Down Near in Lusitania Case of Arms
The Daily Express reports Germany has submitted a final answer in the Lusitania case and will not disallow the submarine commander action. Washington sources describe alarmist war talk as dominant in U S circles with leaders sensing a near certainty of war while U S war supplies to allies rise amid strategic tensions.
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Call to Arms Seen by a London Paper
The Daily News in an editorial today expresses disappointment at President Wilson and suggests a shift in policy on U S actions. The piece reflects London sentiment on wartime diplomacy and the need for clearer strategy.
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