German French clash over Steinbach heights in Alsace
Berlin reports French capture of Steinbach Alsace on the heights between Thann and Sennheim, with German counterattacks restoring positions on the western spur. French bombardment preceded their advance and German defenses claimed the attack to be overwhelmingly supported. In New York, fierce fighting continues on the eastern front as Russian statements describe renewed German offensives near Warsaw and a dramatic night river crossing at the Bzura with bayonet actions ending in German casualties and surrender.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Steinbach
Alsatia
Thann
Sennheim
New York
Bolimow
Warsaw
Bzura
Isle of Man Declares Neutrality in War
London reports Lord Reglan governor of the Isle of Man holds a curious post as the island proclaims neutrality though Manx territorials join Kitchener's army. British troops remain on the island and a prisoner camp is set up while the island governs itself under its own laws and lacks Commons representation.
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London
Lord Reglan
Isle of Man
United Kingdom
Liverpool
Te Island
House, of Commons
Collier Reports San Diego Exposition A Grand Showing
E H. B. Collier returned to the city from San Diego where he attended the opening of the exposition. He says the display is a wonderful showing of world progress and far greater in extent and beauty than the typical visitor expects.
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E H. B. Collier
San Diego
Riverside to Start Permanent Experiment Station Buildings
Riverside announces early this year the start of construction for the permanent experiment station. Dr J J Webber says an architect will be chosen soon and details on building plans are not yet released. The site spans 477 acres east of Box Springs mountains with 236 acres of prime soil and 62 acres of high grade orchard land.
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Riverside
J. J. Webber
Box Springs Mountains
Monte Vista
Santa Fe
San Jacinto
University
Rubidoux Mountain
War costs and troop totals from French statistician
French statistician M Yves Guyot estimates belligerent forces at 18.5 million in the fields plus 28 million with reserves and new troops. He says daily cost per man nears 2.50 dollars, about 11 billion dollars annually. Also notes Mrs Amos Clapp’s return from Arlington hospital to her city home.
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London
M.- Yves Guyot
Amos Clapp
Arlington Hospital
Twelve Hurt In Rail Smashup At Emmons Minnesota
Twelve persons were seriously injured when a fast Minneapolis and St. Louis passenger train wrecked at Emmons due to a defective switch. The chair car and engine were demolished. A relief train rushed the injured to Albert Lea for care.
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Albert Lea
Min
Minneapolis and St. Louis
Emmons
Largest Apple Crop in History In United States
Washington reports 1914 agricultural apple yield at 259 million bushels, the highest on record. The Department of Agriculture distinguishes agricultural yield from the marketed commercial crop, with New York leading production at 49.6 million bushels and several states following.
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Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
New York
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
Missouri
West Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Surprise California wedding unites Lorene Durham and Irwin Farrar
Miss Lorene Durham of this city and Irwin Farrar of near Arlington wed in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon. Rev. Chester Ferris officiated. Farrar, a Stanford student and Palo Alto Daily News editor, will finish his studies as the couple establish residence in Palo Alto. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Durham, has been employed as a bookkeeper for Russ Lumber Co. Friends and The Independent offer hearty congratulations.
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Lorene Durham
Irwin F. Farrar
Arlington
Los Angeles
Chester Ferris
Congregational Church
Farrar
Stanford University
Miss Durham
Los Angéles
Palo Alto
F. L. Durham
Chase Ranch
Russ Lumber Company
Independent
Weather Disrupted by Morning Rainstorm
A rainstorm bordered the area this morning, developing early after a clear night. The sky cleared late last night and early this morning, but the rain intensified with 12 inches of welter-telt during the period.
London Stock Exchange Reopens Amid War Restrictions
London opened its stock exchange today for the first time since hostilities began in Europe. Severe restrictions to curb panic and hostile nation selling reduced activity. Only a few American securities appeared, none at favorable prices.
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London
Europe
Neutrality Protest Sparks Calls to Ban War Material Exports
Theodore Sutro told the House foreign relations committee that banning all munitions exports would remove the British we-called excuse. German American alliance leader C J Hexamer warned U S neutrality failures risk unfriendly acts against a nation. The Ancient Order of Hibernians and others urged Congress to halt war materials shipments to Europe.
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Washington
London
Theodore Sutro
House Foreign Relations Committee
Mueller couple returns from San Diego exhibition opening
Mr and Mrs F J Mueller arrived home Saturday night after attending the exposition opening in San Diego. They reported on the event and the activities surrounding the debut.
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F. J. Mueller
San Diego
Crenshaw Family Visit in Whittier Jeects to City
R. M. Crenshaw spent Sunday visiting with his family in Whittier and returned to the city today.
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R. M. Crenshaw
Whittier
Birth of nine and a half pound baby girl in West Sixth home
A baby girl weighing nine and a half pounds was born last night at the West Sixth street residence of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Masters. Both mother and child are reported to be in good condition.
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F. A. Masters
West Sixth Street
Jewish Battalion Inside War Effort Receives Approval
Lord Kitchener approves forming a Jewish battalion despite opposition from some Jewish leaders who fear alienation. More than 5000 Jews serve in the British army today with wounded among front line regiments such as the Black Watch. The royal navy also shows notable Jewish representation.
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Black Watch
Royal Navy
Arlington Beats Corona in Close Baseball Clash at Local Park
Arlington defeated Corona 6 to 3 as errors hurt Corona in the fourth inning. Wells pitched well for Corona and Owens homered after a misplayed ball. injuries struck both sides with Vintage dislocating a thumb and Owens dislocating a hip yet finishing the game.
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Corona
Arlington
Aguilar
Wells
Owens
Shapel
Vintage
B. Wells
Wood Fuel Values Highlight Heat Comparison
The Forest Service laboratory reports two pounds of wood roughly equal to one pound of coal in heat. It lists high value woods such as hickory oak beech birch hard maple ash elm locust pine and cherry needing about one cord to match a ton of coal for some species, while shorter cords cover others. Resin content and moisture affect available heat. heavier wood yields more heat per cord and resinous woods offer higher per pound value.
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Forest Service Laboratory
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LOGAL
Angelene
Agnus Aguilar
Forest Service
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Napoleon Bonaparte
Federated Brotherhood
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