Russians Triumph Over Turks In The Caucasus
The Russians report a sweeping victory over Turkish forces in the Caucasus. The Eleventh and part of the Tenth Army Corps were defeated near Kara Urgan, eight Turkish transports sunk in the Black Sea, and five thousand prisoners taken with fourteen guns and vast supplies. Reports from Constantinople indicate public unrest against Enver Bey and the Young Turk policy amid the upheaval. Turkish forces also advance into Persia, with executions of Persian governors and movements toward Isfahan. German and French actions at the fronts are described, with the war at sea and land battles ongoing and strategic aims against British commerce discussed.
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Tenth
Kara Urgan
Black Sea
Trasvian
Petrograd
Constantinople
Enver Bey
Pretorim
Swakohmund
Africa
Aisne
Soiseona
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Notre Dame Lorette
Carency
Blagny
Ypres
Somme
Meuse
Clemery
East Ponta Mousson
Serlin
Admiral von Tirpitg
Karl von Wieg
United Press
Cologne Gazette
Germany
Italy's Historic Earthquakes Through Centuries
A detailed chronology recounts Italy's seismic toll from ancient times to the 1908 Messina disaster. It notes landmark events including Pompeii and Herculaneum, 1693 Sicily, 1456 Naples, 1732 Naples, and the 1908 catastrophe that killed about 164,850 and left over a million homeless.
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Pompeii
Herculaneum
Sicily
Messina
Aifty
Italian
Italy
Catania
Mount Etna
Calabria
Adriatic
Naples
Rimini
Cantania
Aquila
Abruzzi
Palermo
Perugia
Father Son and Two Daughters Lynched by Mob in Georgia
Atlanta January 16. Dan Barber his son Jesse and Barber's two married daughters Ella and Ella Charles were taken from the Jasper county jail at Monticello by a mob. Sheriff Ezelle said about 100 men overpowered him and carried out the lynching. Bodies found near town after being hanged then shot following a confrontation over a whiskey arrest.
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Atlanta, Ga
Dan Barber
Jesse
Barber
Ella
James Ezelle
J. Ll. Williams
Charles
Yacht Julia Fire Kills Five Off Pamlico Sound
Five people die when the private yacht Julia burns in Pamlico Sound after a gasoline explosion. Only one of six aboard escapes. Victims include J. W. Murray of Burlington and Mrs. Murray who reached shore.
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Julia
Pamlico Sound
J. W. Murray
Piedmont Trust Company
Burlington, N. C
Poreh
Beaufort
Meyersdale Beats Pittsburg Mutes In Tight Showdown
Meyersdale edged the Pittsburg Mutes last night at the Summer Garden before a fair crowd. The first half ended 18 17 in Meyersdale's favor and after a six point second half lead the locals held on to win by two points.
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Meyersdale
Broadway
Pittsburg
Summer Garden
Broadway Boys
Berkeley Charged With Embezzlement in Somerset
County Commissioner Millard W. Walker filed information against Harvey M. Berkeley, a missing Somerset attorney, alleging a $5500 shortfall in Madison Walker’s guardianship accounts. The move aims to prompt indictment before statute of limitations. Bondsmen listed include ex Sheriff Howard Hoover, Emmanuel Berkeley, and the late Dr. J. K. Beachley.
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Somerset
Millard W. Walker
Harvey M. Berkeley
Berkeley
Madison Walker
Howard Hoover
Emimanuel Berkeley
J. K. Beachley
Meyersdale
Earthquake Disaster In Avezzano Reveals Harrowing Aftermath
January 16 Avezzano Italy reports show rescue work amid gnawing cold and collapsing debris. Bodies are hauled from ruins as exhausted survivors and relatives search for loved ones. A 13 year old wagoner's apprentice helped relay first news to Rome via improvised telegraph.
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Avezzano
Whro
Rome
Germans Back Dacia Sale Test Case Diplomats Say
London reports German interests back the sale of the steamship Dacia now American registered after Hamburg America sale. The Dacia sails from Galveston with 12 000 bales of cotton to Bremen, a possible wash sale to probe Britain and spur U S action. The plan allegedly uses German money to pressure the United States over ship interference.
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London
Dacia
Hlamburg-American Line
Edward N. Breitung
Michigan
Amon Diplomatiata
Galveston
Texas
Bremen
Ttatins
Herm
United States
Daria J
ELLIGOTT CITY FIRE BELIEVED TO BE INCENDIARY ORIGIN
A January 16 report from Elliott City Maryland notes a 40 000 fire that wiped out part of the business district and is suspected incendiary. State Fire Marshal George Myers investigates as five buildings burned and two damaged including the post office. The Howard House faced the blaze but suffered no harm. Rock Hill College sits nearby.
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Elliott City
George Myers
Rodey
Stewart
Howard
Rock Hill College
Ellicott City
Car-Men Edge Imperials For Top Spot At Central Y
The Car-Men defeated the Imperials 83 pins at the Y M C A alleys to pull ahead in a tight race with the Central Y for first place. The Imperials were closing in as the match progressed and the outcome hinged on late frames.
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Imperials
Socialist peace buttons sold in Elkins drive
Elkins locals of the socialist party sell peace buttons received from Ohio at ten cents each. Several hundred have already sold and officials expect to reach five hundred soon. Mr and Mrs Thomas Powell of Frostburg visited Mrs C P Pugh in Rewlesburg West Virginia to see their aunt Mrs Margaret Riggs of Manheim who is seriously ill.
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Elkins
Socialist Party
Ohio
Thomas Powell
Frostburg
C. P. Pugh
Rewlesburg
W. Va
Margaret Riggs
Manheim
British Willing to Release Prize Ships on Bond
Washington reports the British government is ready to release ships held in prize courts on bond to ease tonnage shortages. Government says releases depend on judge approval, with seven neutral vessels in prize court and five detained in the UK, some to be freed soon.
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Washington
Embrase
Clement
United Kingdom
English censor edits German official statements
New York January 15 The English censor edits German official reports sent via London. Berlin wireless reports three days of fighting near Soissons yield about 5200 prisoners and 14 cannons with French losses appearing heavy. If true, 4000 to 6900 French bodies found imply greater overall losses as retreating French crossed the Aisne under German fire.
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New York
Tor
London
Berlin
Germany
Soissons
Aisne
Saffran Named Music Director for County High Schools
G Saffran of Frostburg is hired by County Superintendent Edwards to lead music in the county high schools for the rest of the school year. He previously prepared pupils for county commencements and provided valued musical services to several schools. This year his scope will be wider and more enjoyable.
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G. Saffran
Frostburg
Edwards
Saffran
Wife murder suspect captured in Kentucky
Sheriff Matt Spencer of Breathitt County reports the arrest of Floyd Wamsley for the killing of his wife at Mill Creek Randolph County on January 2. A $500 reward had been posted. Deputy Sheriff Maorstiller left for Jackson to bring Wamsley to justice.
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Matt Spencer
Breathitt
County
Kentucky
A. J. Crickard
Elkins
Floyd Wameley
Mill Creek
Randolph County
Maorstiller
Jackson
Wamsley T Kikins
Funeral for W. D. Smith in Mannington
Fairmont, January 16. Following a request, the body of W. D. Smith, contractor and pipe liner, was carried to Mannington cemetery yesterday by his teamster Black Dick in a boiler truck. Smith weighed 369 pounds, died Tuesday, and his casket was borne to church and grave in the boiler truck drawn by six white horses.
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Fairmont
W. Va
W. D. Smith
Mannington
Black Dick
Smith
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