Fierce Carpathian battle reported with heavy German losses
Petrograd reports a brutal hand to hand clash in the Carpathians. German attacks were repulsed by Russian forces after fierce charges. Russian staff claim 1000 German dead near their positions and describe vast German casualties across the six days of fighting in Borjimow Goumine and Wola Szydlowlecka.
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Carpathians
Ballvrad
Sanck
Kulein
Carpathian
Laura
Vistula
Pereiny
East Prussia
Horsele
Johannisburg
Lasdennen
Tilsit
Slerpec
Rypin
Borjimow
Goumine
Wola Szydlowlecka
British Troops In France Engage to Draw Fire
British forces in France attempt to lure German artillery by maneuvering under fire to expose enemy positions. The unit seeks to disrupt defenders and gain defender advantage as shelling intensifies along the frontline.
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France
French Advance by Using Mines in Valentine Day Actions
Paris reports French army operations on Feb 9 to 10 across La Hoisselle and Argonne. Mines were exploded at La Hoisselle with occupation of excavations and bayonet counterattacks repulsed. Artillery and bombs flared in Argonne near L Dolante Bagatelle. German assault on Marie Therese fortifications described as violent but fruitless. Further actions near La Lissere east of Parroy forest repelled, Manonviller pursuit by francs-tireurs, and Vosges La Fontenelle defensive action checked.
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Paris
la Hoisselle
Argonne
Ldolante
Bagatelle
Zeppelin Plunges Into Sea Drowns Entire Crew
Geneva reports that the entire crew of a new Zeppelin perished when the airship plunged into the North Sea off Denmark after a storm. Friedrichshafen has received no further disaster details. Germany plans include two Parseval airships en route to support troops against Serbia.
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Geneva
North Sea
Denmark
Friedrichshafen
Galdl
Serbia
Munich
Vienna
Berliner objects to English in theater attack on U S
In Berlin on February 11 a man in a theater audience protested the use of English by a party from the American embassy led by Mr Gerard. He attacked the United States over arms exports before being suppressed by attendants.
Armies Fight In Deep Snow In Carpathians
Berlin reports deep snow hampering operations in the Carpathians. Austro Hungarian sources say troops must use valley roads, slowing maneuvers. Russians resist at Dukia Pass and redeploy forces. Front remains fortified with slow Allied German Austrian actions. East Prussian frontier battles grow at isolated points. Vistula line unchanged.
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Berlin
Carpathian Mountains
Dukia Pass
Poland
Vistula
Russians Routed In Carpathians Reported Defeat
Vienna reports describe a complete rout of Russian troops in Bukowina with over 100000 men fleeing in disorder. escape occurred as they abandoned guns ammunition and food supplies while fresh forces allegedly arrived to prevent annihilation.
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Carpathians
Vienna
Carpathian Front
Bukowina
Maritz Reported Executed By Germans For Treachery
Pretoria February 11 report claims Lieutenant Colonel S G Maritz leader of the Boer rebellion has been executed by the Germans for treachery. No official confirmation yet. movement had German support in German Southwest Africa.
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Pretoria
Union of South Africa
S. G. Maritz
South Africa
Maritz
Child-Fires Unloaded Pistol Killing Father at Dinner
Joseph Martin was shot and killed by his five year old son Alexander as he sat at dinner. The revolver, believed unloaded, discharged while the child played with it. The bullet entered the neck and exited the forehead, causing instant death.
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Dorothy
N. 2
Joseph Martin
Alexander
Germans Lose 50000 In Six Day Polish Battle
The Star reports Russian scouts counted about 50,000 German dead on the Rawka battlefield between Goumbe and Bollmow after a six day battle ended Sunday. The Germans mounted a final headlong assault on the central Poland defense line before retreating.
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London
the Star
Rawka
Goumbe
Bollmow
Poland
Austrians Strike Serb Army Near Ossova and Verehlorova
From Bucharest: Austrians advance against Serbian forces along the Danube in northern Serbia near Ossova and Verehlorova as reported by Rome. The brief note signals ongoing operations between the Austrians and Serbians.
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Bucharest
Ossova
Verehlorova
Danube River
Serbia
Sweden to Paint Her Ships in North Sea Traffic
Stockholm February 11 Swedish shipowners plan to paint national colors on all vessels in North Sea traffic to reduce the risk of being sunk by German submarines by mistake.
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Sweden
Stockholm
Swners
North Sea
Poincare Again Off to the Front in France
President Poincare and War Minister Millerand depart Paris for another trip to the front in France. The February 14 dispatch notes the leaders traveling to oversee operations and boost morale amid wartime efforts.
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Poincare
Paris
Alexandre Millerand
General markets Philadelphia flour and grain prices
Market notes show winter clear flour at 7 to 7.40 dollars, fancy mills flour 8.25 to 8.50, rye flour 7.50 per barrel, No. 2 red wheat 1.59 to 1.64, No. 2 yellow corn 0.80 to 0.81, oats 0.65 to 0.654, potatoes 8 cents per bushel. Poultry live hens 15 to 17 cents, old roosters 11 cents. dressed fowls 19 to 21 cents, butter fancy creamery 36 cents, eggs steady 32 to 44 cents, nearby 30 cents.
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Philadelphia
Eity Mills
BUTER
Airmen Bombard Turkish Forts Near Mitylene
Air and sea airmen from Britain and France conducted a raid over Thrace using seaplanes reported from Tenedos. Two planes reached Adrianople and dropped bombs on coastal forts, catching Turkish defenses off guard as they did not expect Allied aircraft to strike inland.
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Mitylene
Thrace
Tenedos
Adrianopie
Live Stock Prices Show Mixed Chicago Trade
Cattle and hog prices listed with varied bids in Chicago trading. Beegles and SdaQueeco stockers and feeders quoted between 4.50 and 9.50, calves at 9 12, lambs around 6.50 to 9.16, with overall higher notes and unclear OCR spellings throughout.
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Chicago
Wilhelmina cargo to face prize court in Britain
London reports that the American steamer Wilhelmina’s cargo of food for German civilians will be taken before a prize court. The Foreign Office disapproved a proposed joint prize court and warned of constitutional changes. The ship, damaged in storms, must stay at Falmouth for days as officials assess its cargo.
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Falmouth
Bremen
House of Commons
Neil Primrose
Wilhelmina
Primrose
Fairmouth
Atlantic
Brewer
England
Pall Mall Gazette
Admiralty
Royal Navy
Bank stockholders seek 41000 to save Schaefferstown bank
Schaefferstown bank officials told stockholders they must raise 41000 to reopen the First National Bank after cashier Alvin Binner's death, with debit accounts owed by three men and a possible 131582.12 misappropriation tied to the case. Some directors pledged funds while others withheld assent pending clearer loss figures.
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First National Bank of
Horst
Chiildren
A. J. Hoverter
Lebanon Re
Binner
D. B. Kiefer
Middletown
Irwin Horst
Kiefer
Blnner
Weather forecast notes fair, warmer today across regions
The Weather section reports fair and warmer conditions today with southerly winds. No significant precipitation expected as skies stay mostly clear across areas.
Mrs Lena Mueller Named Supervisor at Odd Fellows Home
Lena Mueller is appointed supervisor of the children’s department at the Odd Fellows Home. Her background includes work with youth and community service, and the appointment aims to improve care and supervision standards.
Yonkers home supervisor faces abuse charge in eight deaths
Mrs Lena Mueller, supervisor of the children's department at the Odd Fellows home in Yonkers New York, is accused of ill treating wards as eight mysterious deaths at the home are investigated. A photo shows one child with Mrs Mueller.
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Lena Mueller
Odd Fellows
Yonkers
N. Y
Mueller
Odd Fellows Home to Aid Murder Probe in Yonkers
The German Odd Fellows Home trustees in Yonkers form a committee to cooperate with authorities investigating murder claims by Frederick Mors who says he killed eight aged inmates. Frank Fuchs, president, asked District Attorney Martin to exhumed a body to test the Mars claims, or the lodges may seek permission to exhume themselves.
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New York
Odd Fellows’ Home
Yonkers
Frederick Mors
Bellevue Hospital
Frank Fuchs
Odd Fellows’ Home Association
Martin
Fuchs
Orduna flies U S flag in Irish Sea
Passengers aboard the Cunard liner Orduna said the ship displayed the American flag for about 24 hours on January 31 while crossing the Irish Sea after leaving Liverpool. Cunard officials said a natural flag was flown briefly to indicate the country of the vessel. Captain Taylor declined to comment, under orders from the British admiralty.
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New York
Cunard Line
England
Irish Sea
Liverpool
Cunard Steamship Company
Thomas M. Taylor
Railroads Urged to Pay Prisoner Maintenance Costs
Berks county prison officials in Reading Pa urge the Philadelphia and Reading and Pennsylvania railroads to cover part of the costs of maintaining prisoners sent to jail for illegal car riding. At a monthly prison inspectors meeting Solicitor Leonard QG. Yoder was tasked to pursue the matter with the district attorney. Overcrowding results from many offenders serving short sentences and from arrests by police courts, a burden officials say should not fall solely on taxpayers.
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Reading
JOLT FOR KANSAS WOMEN UNDER 45 FACE POWDER BAN
Kansas lawmakers consider a bill making under forty five women who use face powder perfume or other cosmetics for a false impression guilty of a misdemeanor. The act also forbids ear piercing or wearing earrings at parties or in public places. The same dispatch notes cannon fire in the North Sea could be heard from Groningen and reports a naval clash may be underway. The British steamer M S Dollar registered under the U S flag before sailing from Port Arthur for Manila with a cargo of case oil.
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Kan
Kansas
North Sea
Amsterdam
Groningen
Dollar
Salla
U. S
Port Arthur
M. S. Dollar
Manila
Ship Bill Foes Break Deadlock In Senate Fight
Washington Feb 11 Republican and Democratic senators opposing the government ship purchase bill, aided by Norris and Kenyon, forced adjournment after 54 hours of debate. The move, contested by administration leaders, signals the measure’s likely death and a possible extra session after March 4. Senator O Gorman called the adjournment fatal to the bill.
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Norris
Kenyon
Senate
Congress
O’gorman
O'Gorman
Wilson
House
Fletcher
Clarke
Commerce Committee
Hardwick
Bank Robbery Shootout Kills One Suspect in Cincinnati
Unidentified bandit was shot dead during a Mohawk German Branch robbery at Fifteenth street and Central avenue. Cashier William C. Ross fired when told to raise hands. A second robber escaped with $78, pursued by Pollen who fired 23 shots, then captured in a cellar. The dead man’s companion’s identity was not disclosed.
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Cincinnat
Fifteenth Street
Central Avenue
William C. Ross
Pollen
William A. Patterson
Covington
Clark calls for bigger river funding to boost rail system
Washington February 11 Speaker Clark urged larger river and harbor appropriations to make the nation's rivers navigable. He warned railroads would need to double or quadruple their track systems unless waterways are improved, advocating broader federal spending.
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Clark
Washington
United States
Aged Man Shot by Robber in Bedford Store
Bedford Pa Feb 11 W L Ryan seventy years old was held up in his store here and shot in the back of the head. Ryan is conscious and will recover. A posse in searching for his assailant. All events are reported with a focus on the crime and the victim's condition.
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Bedford
W. L. Ryan
Ryan
Scrivener Mother and Son Die in Suspected Murder Suicide
Washington police report Kate Scrivener seventy and her son Richard H. Scrivener dead after a quarrel in their home. Authorities believe methamphetamine or drugs fueled the confrontation leading to the son shooting his mother and then killing himself.
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Killa
Washington
Kate Scrivener
Richard H. Scrivener
Scrivener
Steel Tonnage Increases to New High Since 1914
The unfilled tonnage of United States Steel on January 31 stood at 4,248,871 tons, up 411,928 from December and the highest level since March 1914. January last year saw orders totaling 4,613,680 tons, and 1913 reached 7,827,368 tons.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Meaning of independence proves hard for a boy
A teacher asks Johnny for the meaning of independence. He replies that it is when you owe nobody anything and can look people in the eye and tell them to go to blazes. Chicago News notes the quip as a reflection on independence.
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Chicago News
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