Austrians Flee as Russians Beat In East Galicia
War dispatches report Russian forces defeating Austrian troops in East Galicia while Austrians also retreat in Western Galicia. German attacks on the Rawka front were repelled with a reverse north of Cracow. Reports claim French gains in Alsace and Allied offensive slackening due to persistent front actions. A London notice cites inquiries into military conduct. Turks show activity with navigation bans and fortification efforts. Abdi Hamid reportedly removed from Istanbul amid political tension.
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Wlalt
Asia
Galicia
Cracow
Garmin General Staff
Belgiust
Vistula
Rawka
Poland
Alsace
French War Office
Belelum Tegation
Washington
Germai Pitiport
Maly Haytitipate
Thiraeso
Bluelackes
Maly
Atbinia
Aviona
Duraszo
Athens
London
Syria
Adana
Asia Minor
Constantinople
Sultan Abdi Hamid
Mckading
Crops Are the Farmers' Only Reward
Washington report notes farmers gain more from on farm products than cash wages and that farming provides the main income of the household. The average value of food consumed by the family is estimated at about 5500 dollars yearly, with farm produced food covering most necessities. North Carolina shows the highest share of food supplied by the farm at 24 percent, while New York averages 50 percent.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Wimérent
Caro Mom
New York
Rescued Men Tell Their Story From Formidable Disaster
London reports the Formidable battleship disaster off the Devon coast. Survivors describe heavy seas, a skidded boat, and desperate rescue attempts. Officers ordered lines to lights seven miles away as the crew, many in night clothes, endured 18 hours without food or water. A petty officer’s shouts of hope sustained them, with 66 aboard the final rescue boat. Twelve died of exposure, six found dead in the boat and three later perished.
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London
Devonshiro
Jel- Mico
Formidable
Ken
Woman Died From Poison in Manchester New Hampshire
A man Oscar K. Cowery of Manchester, New Hampshire, is not charged yet but police report a poisoning death of his wife on November 20. They allege the motive involved protecting a relationship with Cowery and the 1 year old daughter of a lover, with threats to marry the girl. The wife died after a violent illness the night of November 29, and authorities note the case was investigated as a possible murder by poison.
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Manchester
N. H
Oscar K. Cowery
Mim
Iso
Conery
Ni T
Comery
Lin Uregsted
Fire Plot Aboard Allied Ship Sparks Inquiry
Fire on the Brit Jott creamer Stembrandt blamed on combustibles found in hay on board. Captain Hollin reported search revealed powder and other combustibles. official stated no definite evidence of a deliberate attempt. Captain idlin denied prior knowledge of any attack. 7% of horses allocated, 125 died later.
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Bulmore
Hollin
Bajlmore
Newport News
Nothii
Idlin
Robbery Attack on Mrs Taggers En Route to Eddystone
Mrs Taggers was attacked by two men on a return walk from friends to Eddystone. One man restrained her while the other robbed her of a purse containing over $4 and a few trinkets. The incident occurred near a lonely spot after she missed a trolley and began walking. The assailants warned her not to cry out.
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William Taggers
Whitman Plans Reforms to Clean State Government
Governor Charles B White pledges reforms to probe departments, cut waste, and curb wartime practices. He will have department heads investigate, with a state engineer first under scrutiny, followed by others via commissioners or executive auditor Glynn.
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Charles B. White Lotehile
Lepartmants
Nattier Thin
Macord
Gforke A. Glynn
Reports on cattle disease outbreaks in Ohio and Lucas counties
Three new foot and mouth disease outbreaks were reported to State Veterinarian Paul Fisher. Readings include 30 cattle and 16 hogs from George Swarts Luckey, 18 cattle and 40 hogs from August Sanders, and 10 cattle and four York of To 1 Ford of Berkley, with exposure listed as the palsy. Fisher urged vigilant prevention measures to stop further spread.
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Columbus
O. Jun
Paul Fisher
George Swarts Luckey
Webster Township
August Sanders
Troy Township
Wood County
yoRk
Ford
Berkley Township
Lucas
Shippore
Oysners
Fischer
John D Rockefeller Uses Private Telephone Network
A report from Tarrylow New Jersey on January 4 describes John D Rockefeller’s estate wired with 84 telephones in a private interlocking system. Telephones are placed at every gate and along the grounds with guards monitoring access, ensuring Rockefeller is always connected and easily reached for urgent matters. Biased claim that Rockefeller pays bills promptly and never quibbles over charges is noted.
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Tarrylow
John D Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Senate Adopts Immigration Bill with Belgian Exemption
A Sunday paper summary notes the senate passage of the Burnett Immigration bill with an exemption for Belgians. Reports mention Taft opposing Philippine independence as a crime against eleemosynary policy. Investigations promised by Witt into New York agriculture begin. British orders release of ships Narragansett and others. Two hundred one survivors of a British vessel reach safety after a channel sinking.
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Senate
United States
Maytisa
Port A Prince
National Bank of the Republic of
Robert Hewley
Titus
Bnglish Channel
Nafaty
American Protest Yet Unanswered in Diplomacy
A press statement said Britain will not surrender right that affects allies’ interests. The note in dispute concerns naval rights and neutral cargoes amid wartime tensions. Officials expect an answer soon but warn it may not fully satisfy all parties. Former expectations point to cautious assurances with minimal hardship.
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Hritiak
Foreign Office
Great Britain
Opens Alaskan coal lands to new tracts
Washington January 4 Secretary Lanchie signed a regulation opening Alaskan coal lands outside the Bering river and Matano holdings to further tracts. No royalty or charge is charged by the government. London January 4 Petey Holden Ungworth, long serving chief Liberal since 1912, died yesterday of typhoid fever.
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Washington, D. C
Lanchie
Bering River
Matamahoelds
London
Petey Holden
Ungworth, M. P
Minute Car Discontinued Near Corry
Notice that Corry Bt Nailway Company plans to discontinue a minute car. Sale includes a hot blast stove at over heater. nearly new. It may burn hay or woft. Apply at 21 Grove Street.
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Nori Corry
Corry Bt Nailway Company
Ate
German Mor NWP Ender Inn 17a Veен
Fragmentary OCR notes describe German Mor in a wartime context with references to Berlin London New York and German forces. The text is garbled, but hints at battles, movements, and a potential Paris reference with German activity and a field action affecting a position.
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Berlin
Briah Arm
Dale
Subur
Anim
Parisi
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John D
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Patacho
Thanhouser Company
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R. F. Livermore
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Corry
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Corn. Center
Washington Sts
Lydia HW
Pinkham Medicine Co
Haa
Thair
Aigratets
Mall Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Ladies Furnishing Store
Ender Inn
Germai Mor
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