Mystery Raider Sinks 16 Ships in Atlantic
New York reports the German raider has sunk or captured at least sixteen vessels in the Atlantic between December and January. The Hud son Maru arrived at Pernambuco with 237 crew members from various ships sunk, while British, French and Italian vessels are listed among the lost. The total loss is estimated near 100,000 tons and about 20 million dollars in value, with survivor transfers common in raider tactics.
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New York
Pernarbuco
Teuton
Buenos Ayres
Georgie
Philadelphia
Brest
Montreal
Lon Sn
Liverpool
North Atlantic
Pernambuco
Tredegar Hall
Saint Theodore
Minieh
Radnorshire
Nantes
Asnieres
George
Mount Temple
Yerrowdale
Azores
Vernamouco
Munson Line
San
Henry P. Fletcher to Become U.S. Envoy to Mexico
Henry P. Fletcher is slated to assume duties as United States envoy to Mexico, marking a transition in diplomatic leadership. His appointment signals renewed diplomatic engagement with Mexico.
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United States
Mexico
Leaks Probe Authorized by House 30 Day Special Counsel
The House approved a sweeping leak investigation with a large vote. It authorized the Rules Committee to proceed without time or cost limits to ensure a searching and conclusive inquiry. Representative Poll of North Carolina pushed a 30 day mandate for special counsel and expert accountants.
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Washington
House of Representatives
House
Rules Committee
Representative Poll
North Carolina
British secure big U S shell contract
Washington reports that Secretary Daniels awarded armor piercing navy projectiles contracts totaling 9.141 million dollars to Hadfield Limited of England. American bids were higher. Hadfields offered faster delivery and lower prices. Fourteen inch shells to be delivered in nineteen months and sixteen inch shells in sixteen months.
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Washington
Daniels
Hadfield’ (Limited
Hadfields
Department
Epidemic Closes Schools and Public Meetings in Three West Virginia Towns
Health authorities suspend all public meetings in Elkins Fairmont and Crafton and close schools due to outbreak of infantile paralysis across the three towns.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Elkins
Crafton
Wilson nominates postmasters for three cities
President Wilson nominates Richard J. Simmons for Macomb Illinois John Foster for Washington Pennsylvania and J Horner Davis for Clarksburg West Virginia as postmasters in a Washington announcement dated January 18.
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Washington
Wilson
Richard J. Simmons
Macomb, Ill
John Foster
Washington, Pa
J. Horner Davis
Clarksburg
W. Va
Admiral Dewey Remembered in Nation's Tribute Services
President Wilson lauds Admiral Dewey's naval service and Manila Bay heroism. Funeral plans include navy ceremonies, bluejackets from Norfolk and Washington, and Army participation led by Secretary Baker. Benson named to succeed Dewey as General Board president with Admiral operations role.
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Army
Navy
Annapolis
Daniels
Wilson
Washington
Congress
Dewey
United States
Manila Bay
General Board of the Navy
Admiral Dewey
Navy Department
Norfolk
Washington Navy Yards
Baker
E. W. Reed
Arlington
Reed
William S. Benson
General Board
Naval Operations
Admiral Benson
Seek Firemen Pension Modification in Quincy Illinois
Quincy city council asks the state legislature to modify the police and firemen pension law. They seek benefits confined to men or families of men permanently disabled or killed in service and request a referendum clause be inserted.
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Quincy
Ill
Former Chief Indicted for Bootlegging in Kokomo
Kokomo Indiana January 18 Berney Keb ney former chief of police under Mayor George W Stidger during the first year of his administration was indicted by the federal grand jury on bootlegging charges.
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Kokomo
Ind
Berney Kebney
George W. Stidger
Te Errand
Greece Accepts All Allied Demands in Full
London reports Greece has accepted all allied demands in total. An Italian military mission arrives in Athens to join allied control, signaling Rome’s interest in Mediterranean sea power. If General von Falkenhausen reaches Eastern Macedonia, many expatriated Greeks may enlist with Germany while many will serve with the Allies.
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London
Athens
Greece
Italy
Rome
Mediterranean
von Falkenhagen
Macedonia
Husband Accused in Gas City Woman’s Death Case
Marion Indiana January 18 Frank English jailed awaiting coroner’s examination into the death of Mrs Margaret Hoover of Gas City who is believed poisoned by English He claims his father in law William Arthur Hoover made a death wish remark and asserts Hoover placed poison in the coffee while English prepared the meal none of which he admits administering poison
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Marion
Ind
Frank English
Margaret Hoover
Gas City
Farmer Isley Earns Panama-Pacific Medal for Corn
Shelbyville Indiana January 18 Joseph Isley of Flat Rock longtime president of the Shelby County Corn Growers association received a diploma of honor and a silver medal from the Panama Pacific exposition for ten ears of white corn he displayed at the San Francisco world’s fair.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Joseph Isley
Flat Rock
Shelby County Corn Growers’ Association
San Francisco
Lumbermen Elect E. H. Thomas Vice President
Detroit Mich Jan 18 E H Thomas of Chicago was elected vice president of the Lumber Carriers association of the Great Lakes at the closing session of their convention.
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Lumbermen
E. H. Thomas
Detroit
Mich
Chicago
Lumber Carriers’ Association of the
Senator Not Worth Cost in Empty Illinois Seat
Springfield Illinois January 18 The senate seat of John A Swanson vacated for the municipal bench will likely stay unoccupied through the session. Governor Lowden says he won t issue a special primary call in the Thirteenth district if it collides with the aldermanic primary. The seat would remain empty until late in the session and the new senator would earn 3500 dollars. elections are costly.
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Springfield
John A. Swanson
Lowden
Sweitzer
Prince Asdul Halim Tagged in German Uniform Photo
Prince Asdul Halim, heir to the Turkish throne, was photographed in a German military uniform, a finding noted amid current rumors and royal lineage discussions. The image circulates as observers debate its implications for succession and foreign relations.
Postwar Europe Permits for Allied Troops Face Debate
After the war the fate of allied forces remaining in Europe is a major peace question. Leaders will weigh troop withdrawal timelines against continued presence to manage occupation, security, and reconstruction as the continent shifts to peacetime governance.
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Europe
William Phillips Named Assistant Secretary of State
William Phillips is appointed as Assistant Secretary of State, succeeding J. E. Osborne. The move reshapes the department's leadership as the new official takes office.
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State
J. E. Osborne
Gate to Galatz Retaken by Slavs
London reports a Danube battle with Russians regaining Vadeni six miles south of Galatz after von Mackensen's prior capture. Russians showed gallantry and held the town against renewed German attacks. A Rimnik river head engagement yielded a temporary Russian success before German counterattack repulsed them.
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London
Danube
Vadeni
Galatz
von Mackensen
Rimnik
Danish West Indies Transfer to United States
The Danish West Indies pass under U S sovereignty after ratifications of the cession treaty. Secretary Lansing and Danish Minister Brun completed the exchange. formal transfer and flag raising occur after the $25,000,000 payment within about ninety days.
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Washington
Jan
Danish West Indies
United States
Lansing
Brun
117 Year Olds Reported in Fairbury
In Fairbury Illinois on January 18 two deaths were recorded for people claimed to be 117 years old. Stephen Young a Black resident died in Livingston County poorhouse and Mrs Sophia Lancaster died at her daughter's home. No official records confirm their ages.
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Fairbury
Ill
Stephen Young
Livingston County
Sophia Lancaster
Illingis man returns home after twenty seven years absence
Ira Padrick, from Perry County Ohio, reappears in Duquoin Illinois after twenty seven years. He left without notice and was believed dead. He is a successful contractor now based in North Bend, Ohio, and is the brother of Mrs. John S. Winthrop.
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Duquoin
Ill
Ira Padrick
Perry County
Padrick
John S. Winthrop
North Bend
Ofe
Entente Notes Demand Turkish Expulsion and Alsace Return
The entente note to the U S explains why a peace without strong guarantees is unacceptable. It argues for expelling Turkey from Europe, restoring Alsace Lorraine to France, Italia Irredenta to Italy, and other territorial changes. It cites German barbarities and treaty breaches as reasons for distrust in a peace without allied victory.
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Washington
Jan
Arthur Balfour
Spring-Rice
State Department
Wilson
Turkey
Europe
Alsace- Lorraine
France
Italia
Italy
International Lawsuil
Sultan Abdul Hamid
Germany
Gatfour
Belgium
Great Britain
Balfour
Bandits Encircled in Oklahoma City Bank Heist Suspects
Report says posses trapped a band of bank robbers looting Oklahoma banks near Oklahoma City. Re-enforcements requested as two robbers were shot and one likely killed while authorities close in.
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Oklahoma City
Ohia
Oklahoma
Chicago Markets Report Hogs Cattle Wheat and Potatoes
Hogs receipts 53 000 with light to heavy loads valuing at 9.40 to 11.10. Cattle receipts 20 000 with steer price 10.25 to 11.00 and cows 7.25 to 7.90. vealers 13.75 to 14.25. Wheat No 2 hard 1.96 to 1.97 per bushel. corn No 3 white 98 9s 8a. oats No 3 white 57 60c. Butter ranges 32 to 37c. eggs 45 to 46c for firsts. Potatoes 1.75 to 2.10 per cwt.
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Chicago
East
Dunning and
Stevens
Stock Commission
N. Y
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