Russian Counterblow Stuns German Front in Bulgaria Roumania
Russian forces renewed a major offensive along the Sereth line in Roumania and a northern push in Mitau Galicia, staggering German lines and claiming ground loss for Berlin. British forces also claimed gains south of the Arras sector after heavy artillery actions, with repulses reported in Verdun and Vosges.
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Teutonic
Balkans
Mittau
Berlin
Arras
London
Sereth
Roumania
Foesani
Fundeni
German War Office
Obilechti
Wallachia
Mitau
Galicia
Mitan
Carpathians
Ositutz
Putna
Jan
Beaumont-Hame
Ancre
Verdun
Vosges
Paris
Lowden Inaugurated as Illinois Governor in Simple Ceremony
Springfield January 8 Governor elect F O Lowden was inaugurated before the joint legislature taking the oath of office in a plain ceremony attended by three former governors three U S senators the retiring governor and other dignitaries A public reception followed at the governor mansion with no inaugural ball.
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Illinois
Springfield
F. O. Lowden
United States
Campaign to Limit Cotton in Arkansas Underway
The extension division of the University of Arkansas joins government and state forces to curb 1917 cotton acreage. The drive will span two thirds of the state urging farmers to plant more feed and food crops and less cotton.
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Arkansas
Fort Smith, Ark
University of Arkansas
Oklahoma Bandits Kill Two in Nowata Posse Ambush
Two posse members were killed and another likely fatally wounded in a clash with robbers eighteen miles northeast of Nowata Oklahoma on January 8. John Garretson and Marshall Pollock of Delaware died in the gunfight and Garretson’s son was wounded.
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Oklahoma
Nowata
Okla
John Garretson
Marshall Pollock
Delaware
Garretson
Gray Rejects Plea to Speak at Belgian Deportation Protest
Philadelphia judge George Gray, a member of the Mexican joint commission, refused an invitation to address a protest meeting against Belgian deportations. The refusal followed a sharp attack on President Wilson by James M. Beck.
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Gray
Wilson
Philadelphia
George Gray
Mexican Joint Commission
James M. Beck
Secretary Len Questions German Charge on Romania
Washington cable to Minister Vopicka in Bucharest asks for a statement on Germany's claim that Vopicka was guilty of unneutral conduct in favor of Roumania. The inquiry references Germany's charge and seeks clarification from the Romanian envoy.
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Vopicka
Washington
Len
Ing
Bucharest
Roumania
Berbin
Bulgaria
Germany
Uct
Frenzied Finance Author Thomas W Lawson Taken on Capitol Steps
Noted author of Frenzied Finance Thomas W Lawson was reportedly taken on the capitol steps amid a public disturbance. Police declined immediate comment.
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Capitol Steps
Wealth warning from Elbert H. Gary urges tariff reform
Elbert H. Gary of United States Steel warns against extravagance after 1916 gains and advocates a nonpolitical tariff debate. He urges high duties on luxuries and protections against cheap foreign labor, while seeking parity with other nations and anti dumping or reciprocity options.
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New York
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
United States
Entente Reply Reported Altered in Peace Note
Washington reports the administration believes European sources indicate changes were made to the entente powers reply to President Wilson's peace note since its initial drafting. The note should reach Washington this week, with officials noting a remaining loophole for negotiations initiated by the President amid concern over delays.
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Washington
Wilson
State Department
Lansing
Cox Is Inaugurated In Ohio
Columbus reports the inauguration of James M. Cox as Ohio's forty-eighth governor with a formal ceremony on the state house steps followed by a large parade. Incoming governor Cox, a Dayton Democrat, succeeds Frank B. Willis, the outgoing Republican, in a ceremony that included club receptions and a review of the procession.
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Columbus
Ohio
James M. Cox
Dayton
Frank B. Willis
Delaware
Cox
State House
Austrian Premier Slayer Attempts Suicide in Prison
Vienna reports Dr. Friedrich Adler, the assassin of Premier Stuerzegh of Austria, attempted hanging himself in his cell. He was cut down in time to save his life.
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Vienna
Friedrich Adler
Stuergekh
Austria
Eight Hour Act Constitutionality Arguments Begin
Washington January 8 The Supreme Court hears arguments on the constitutionality of the eight hour Adamson Act as challengers contest its reach and effect.
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Washington
Jan
Supreme Court
Deutschland Submarine Narrowly Approaches New London
Preparations at New London Dock indicate the German merchant submarine Deutschland may arrive soon. Authorities report a cargo from Germany and numerous stevedores unloading merchandise at the Eastern Forwarding Company dock in New London.
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New London
Germany
Body of B. W. Lewis Private Buried in Allegheny Cemetery
The body of Bernard W. Lewis was laid to rest at Allegheny Cemetery in Pittsburgh with only family present. Rev. Dr. Hugh T. Kerr officiated at a private ceremony as the family asked for no flowers. A letter from Lewis, written in New York and mailed December 17, indicated he planned death by his own action two weeks before a separate Philadelphia homicide.
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Pittsburgh
Bernard W. Lewis
Atlantic City
Allegheny Cemetery
Hugh T. Kerr
Shady Side Presbyterian Church
Lewis
Young Lewis
Mazie Colbert
Philadelphia
James S. McFayden
Beechwood Boulevard
New York
McFayden
Union Stockyards
Gas Blast Kills Two Men in Wilkes Barre Coal Mine
An explosion of gas in the Maxwell mine of the Lehigh and Wilkes Barre Coal Company in Wilkes Barre Pa. kills two men and injures four others on January 8. Emergency crews respond as investigation begins into the cause of the blast.
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Wilkesbarre
Maxwell Ec Nery
Lehigh and Wilkes Bile Coal Company
German Sub Sinks Eleven Entente Ships in Eleven Days
Berlin reports a German submarine sunk eleven Entente steamers in eleven days, five coal laden vessels bound for France and Italy. Another statement notes a 5000 ton enemy transport sunk December 22 in the eastern Mediterranean accompanied by warships. London notes no transport sunk in the eastern Mediterranean in December.
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Berlin
Bay of Biscay
Entente
France
Taly
Mediterranean
London
London Press Bureau
DROWNED ON WAY TO MARRY
A Paris Crossing delegation dredges Dixon Ford near North Vernon to recover Ralph Lloyd twenty one a farmer who drove a buggy and two horses into the creek en route to marry Miss Clarice Buckles at Paris Crossing and plans to wed in North Vernon.
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North Vernon
Ind
Paris Crossing
Dixon ® Ford
Ralph Lloyd
County
Joliet Truck Driver Killed Near San Antonio
William H. Fitzgerald of Joliet Illinois truck driver for Motor Detachment No. 2 died when the automobile overturned on the Corpus Christi road two miles south of San Antonio Texas. He was taken to the morgue at Fort Sam Houston where initials W. H. I. were found on his hat as the only clue to identity.
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Joliet
San Antonio
Tex
William H. Fitzgerald
Corpus Christi
Here
Fort Sam Houston
Lafayette Banker Weds Quietly in Indiana Home
Charles M. Murdock banker and utility magnate married Jennie Corey Grant at his sister Mrs. Charles EB Corey’s home in Lafayette Indiana. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John R. Dinnen rector of St Marys Church.
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Lafayette
Ind
Charles M. Murdock
Charles EB. Corey
Jennie Corey Grant
John R. Dinnen
St. Mary's Church
Lawson's Daughter to Be War Nurse in France
Thomas W. Lawson's daughter, a Christian Scientist, will sail from New York on the Espagne to France to serve as a war nurse. She has studied nursing.
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Lawson
Boston
Mase
Thomas W. Lawson
New York
Espagne
France
Railroads fight Illinois 2 cent fare in federal ruling
Twenty nine railroads petitioned for a temporary injunction to block enforcement of the Illinois 2 cent fare law by state agencies. The request was denied without prejudice by a federal court en banc with a merits trial set. Judge Landis dissented in part. The Illinois Public Utilities Commission ordered a four month suspension raising passenger fares to 2.4 cents per mile, effective January 15.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois Public Utilities Commission
Landis, Evans
Carpenter
Landis
District of Mast Missouri
Public Utilities Commission
City Freed in Death Case In Illinois Supreme Ruling
In Pekin, Illinois, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled a city is not liable for an employee’s accidental death if ordinary precautions were not taken. The case involved Harry Marshall, a Pekin officer killed by his own revolver when the weapon discharged from its holster. The lower court had awarded the widow $2,900 under workers compensation. the upper court reversed.
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Ploomington
Ill
Ohrus Supreme Court
Harry Marshall
Pekin
Diemer case dropped as grand jury returns no indictment
In Pontiac Illinois the circuit court released Christine Diemer case suspects after the grand jury finished session without indictments. The band was ordered released as no charges were returned.
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Pontiac
Ill
Christine Diemer
Grand
Denies Leak to Germans Officials Call Report Absurd
Washington officials deny a published report that White House secrets were leaked to the German embassy and tapped wires. Secretary Tumulty and German envoy Prince von Huntzfeldt dismiss the tale as ridiculous and utterly absurd.
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Washington
Tumulty
White House
Cerulty
Prince von Huntzfeldt
Matty
Officer Slays Robber After Mistaken Identity in Watseka
In Watseka Illinois on January 8 Francis Le Bounty grocer was killed by Assistant City Marshal A J Bailey who believed Le Bounty and a companion were the two robbers who earlier held up Le Bounty for $4. Le Bounty returned home armed with his brother in law and shot at shadows. the robber shot back and Le Bounty died in Marshal Tom Harper's arms. Bailey awaits coroner's inquest in jail.
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Watseka
Ill
Merle Eastburn
Moving Picture Show
la Bounty
William M. Browne
Homer M. Browne
Browne
Tom Harper
Bailey
Sheriff Browne
Merrill Fowler
Fowler
Baily
Vollmer Dies Former Indiana Treasurer at Varsity Hospital
William H. Vollmer former treasurer of Indiana died at Good Samaritan hospital following gall bladder surgery after a liver ailment. The financier left an estate estimated between five hundred thousand and seven hundred fifty thousand dollars. A member of Elkas Pastime and Harmonie Verein clubs he helped lead the Democratic party locally and statewide.
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Vincennes
Ind
William H. Vollmer
Good Samaritan Hospital
Elka
Pastime
Harmonie Verein
Boy in Knee Pants Joins U S Army from Bloomington
Otis H. Lingenfelter a sixteen year old Bloomington youth wore knee breeches as he applied to Lieutenant Copock recruiting officer for admittance to the army. After examination he was accepted and sent to Columbus Ohio barracks with parental consent on hand. He is noted for exceptional physique and will be listed in the cavalry service. The recruiting officer reports he requested long trousers before reporting to Columbus.
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Bloomington
Ind
Otis H. Lingenfelter
KB. F H. Copock
United States
United States Army
Columbus
John W Sage Dead Obituary For Indiana Publisher
John W Sage aged eighty a former newspaper publisher died at his Rockville Indiana home. He helped establish the Commonwealth in Lincoln Nebraska with Colonel Irish. The Nebraska State Journal is the legacy noted in the notice.
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Rockville
Ind
Hughes for Union League Head
New York Jan 8 The unions league committee has approved the name of E Hughes as its candidate for president to oppose incumbent Blibu Root in the leadership contest.
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Hughes
Union League
New York
Nenils
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American Press Association
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B. W. Lewis
Britain
G. M. Hitchcock
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Illings
Circuit Court of
Menard County
Diemer
Dead Man
Conceater
Bloomington, Ind
U. S. Army
John W. Sage
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