Mass of Ruins Mark Site of Shell Factory
Firemen watched as a massive explosion and fires devastated an eighty acre munitions plant of Cana dian Ear and Foundry in Kingsland New Jersey. The blast sent shells raining down on nearby rail facilities and homes while authorities estimated losses around 4 to 100 thousand dollars. officials called the blast accidental and investigations continue with Russian agents observing.
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New York
Canadian Ear and Foundry Company
King N. J
Shelta
Filmny Coll Uction
Kingsland
Delaware
Lackameta
Peeeeer
Ckensack Meadows
Severie Tee
Meadow
Nee
Russian Commission
Europe
Newspaper vendor Nelson arrested over Sunday ad tilt
Bismarck North Dakota January Nelson of Fourth street pool hall news stand proprietor who tilted the Sunday ad last Sabbath in quest of justice Robinson was arrested on warrants issued by Police Lee Dolan State's Attorney pleaded for warrants. Mr Nelson was arrested and brought before Judge Dolan. His attorneys Miller Zuger and Tillotson requested a jury trial. It is alleged he sold newspapers and cigars after Justice Robinson served with his famous order last Sunday.
Woman suffrage bills rejected by house caucus
Blamarck, Jan. 12. The senate approved suffrage bills but the Nonpartisan league caucus did not endorse them. Governor Frazier attended the secret caucus which turned down the proposal. The ladies had expected enough votes to pass on merit, but the governor reportedly opposes a four day recess for the assembly.
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Blamarck
Senate
Nonpartisan League
Frazier
Thias
League
Stenmo
Everson
Steeleland Griggs
Townley
Son
Food supply decline reported by Agriculture Department
A 1930s-era report notes food supply lagging behind population needs as the Agriculture Department observes shortages. The analysis highlights a shortfall around seventy eight percent of required levels and discusses implications for supply sufficiency amid rising demand.
No Man's Land to Glare Of English Fire From Trench Sweep
British troops press the offensive north of the line as heavy shelling and a dawn assault break German positions. Reports describe massed artillery preparation, rapid advance through No Man's Land, and German counter fire failing to halt the push. Several German trenches fall to British forces, with dugouts cleared and engineers consolidating newly won positions amid ongoing bombardment.
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Axnonsh
Therm
No Man's Land
Sigpain
Tnis In- Mance
Artic
Galatz Endangered By Germans Amid Baltic Front Turmoil
Galatz faces pressure as German offensives press near the Romanian port with Moldavia and other fronts showing heavy fighting. Across Europe, Dvina Riga and Dvinsk Vilna rail lines report Russian attacks and repulses. In U.S. politics, Senator Stenmo resists league caucus pressure, Everson resigns from the caucus, and Albany reports Waite's appeal date set for January 29.
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von Mackenson
Moldavia
Foskshani
Betla
Galatz
Taburtea
App
Somme
Dvina
Riga
Dvinak
Berlin
Dvinsk
Vilna
Waite
Albany
Bwann
New York
Arthur Warren Waite
John EB. Peck
Court of Appeals
Woman Suffrage Bill Introduced in Minnesota Upper House
St. Paul Jan 12 An amendment to the constitution providing for suffrage for women is included in a bill introduced today in the Minnesota Legislature by Representative A M Peterson of Mora. The measure mirrors a universal suffrage proposal previously defeated in the legislature of Iowa.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
A. M. Peterson
Mora
Further Action On Leak Inquiry Ordered Today
Washington reports the House Democratic majority recommitted the Wood resolution to the rules committee amid partisan clashes over stock market leak charges tied to President Wilson. Republican critics urged wider investigation while Democrats argued no evidence supported the allegations against any member.
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Wilson
Spence
House Democrata
Rules Committee
Representati' Cautrill
Kentucky
Thomas W. Lawson
Henry
Lawson
Lenroot
Congress
Smeak
Obell
Kanags City
Wallstone
F. A. Connolly & Co
Frm
R. W. Bolling
Paris Dark For A While
Paris on January 12 was plunged into darkness after a Zeppelin alarm proved to be false and triggered by airplanes. Streetcars halted and few residents ventured outside while curious onlookers watched from doorways as the city settled back into silence.
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Paris
Not Enough Evidence to Say Lewis Killed Miss Colbert
Coroner Knight stated no verdict of Lewis's guilt would be instructed without more direct evidence tying W. 5. Lewin of Pittsburg to the Maisie Colbert murder. The case remains unresolved as the coroner weighs whether Lewis, who killed himself, could be linked to the death.
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Miss Colbert
Philadelphia
Knight
Maisie Colbert
W. 5. Lewin
Pittsburg
Myer
Entente Demands Complete Restoration From Germany In Reply
The Entente replies to President Wilson outlining war aims. They insist on full restoration of Belgium Serbia Montenegro and invaded territories, plus reparation and European reorganization under a stable, rights based order. Belgium stresses independent peace with just reparations and guarantees for the future.
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Wilson
Germany
Entente Alles
Belgium
Serbia
Montenegro
France
Russia
Roumania
Europe
Poland
Hagua
Bates
Recount Demands to Settle Salary Issue in County
County officers seek a new canvass after salaries based on 1915 population dropped pay. Mercer County petitions for a recount to adjust salaries, with 1915 census showing 6790 people. Current population estimates put Mercer between 8000 and 10000, potentially raising pay by 200 to 300 dollars.
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Hismartck
NX. D
Hall
Mercer
Mercer County
Deeda
Ometaln
Cenaun
North Dakota
Governor Frazier Joins Secret League Caucus
Bismarck North Dakota January 13 reports say Governor Frazier entered a secret caucus of the league along with Attorney General and Superintendent of Instructions Macdonald. Observers note leaders seek influence ahead of a major legislative battle as lawmakers prepare for the final line-up.
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Biamarck
N. D
Frazier
League
Straction
Macdonald
Jeaders
Another Blue Sunday linked to age tomorrow evening
The document states no abatement in office instructions and references an upcoming Sunday tied to age matters. The tone implies continued enforcement and adherence to orders, with emphasis on the timing of the next Sunday as a key reference point.
SINK SHIPS WITHOUT WARNING SAYS BRITAIN
Britain confirms submarines sank ships without warning in the Mediterranean. City of Birmingham torpedoed and sunk with 170 passengers and 141 crew, 1 doctor and 3 men killed, others rescued by Letitia. Bentwell torpedoed without warning, sank next day, captain captured aboard the submarine. crew rescued by Breyton.
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Ita
Central
Foreign Office
Associated Press
City of Birmingham
Ber
Mediterranean
Letitia
Bentwell
Breyton
Thaw May Be Released From Hospital Soon
Philadelphia January 12 Detectives guard Harry K Thaw after a throat slash and wrist wound. Doctors say he is not poisoned and could leave hospital in two weeks unless poison tablets are found. Thaw to be arraigned on attempted suicide charges. Thaw family sources call the New York charges a blackmail attempt.
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Philadelphia
Harry EK
Atate
Elwood Kirby
Thaw
Tate
New York
Federal Employees in Chicago Move to Form Labor Union
Chicago January 13. Announcement of organizing a federal employee union in Chicago aligned with the American Federation of Labor. Organizers say the move starts a nationwide drive to unite about 400000 government workers into a single union.
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Chicago
American Federation of Labor
Farm loan act text and impact overview
An announcement discusses the federal farm loan act and its broad provisions aiming to aid farmers, aspiring landowners, and investors. It considers humane interest terms and the act’s varied effects on rural and urban communities, highlighting hoped-for benefits and uncertainties.
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Congress
United States
Herald
Fiscar Am Geartel
Wilson Studies Reply to Entente Peace Note
President Wilson reviews the Entente response to his peace note with no clear path to early peace. Cabinets discuss terms, potential steps, and diplomacy as German and Allied diplomats react, while Lansing and House consider options and neutrality shifts amid ongoing hostilities.
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Washington
Wilson
Entente
Lansing
Termes
Germany
Ritter
White Houses
E. M. House
Want Extra Shipping Tariffs Suspended
Washington January 12 heavy losses to Norwegian shipping prompt Maritime interests to petition government to suspend extra shipping preserve the industry. Consular advices to the Department of Commerce report 182 steamers sunk and 60 waiting, with an insured value of 1000000 had been sunk since the war began. Losses so heavy that the War Insurance Club faces a 10000000 deficit.
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Washington
Sapartaenr
War Insurance Club
California Grape Growers Refuse Aid in Dry Fight
Liquor interests and prohibitionists cite resolutions from the California Grape Protective Association opposing saloons and now backing reform or abolition. H F Stoll, secretary, states the association has contributed its last day to opposing anti liquor fights of the old sort.
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California
San Franciscco
California Grape Protective Association
Reir
H. F. Stoll
No Word in Over 40 Hours From Two Army Aviator Officers
San Diego California dispatch reports more than 40 hours elapsed without word on two Army aviator officers missing near the lake region by the border in wet California. Authorities expect some trace of the missing men to be found today.
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San Diego
Calif
Fornia
Unclear OCR Item Appears in Local Notices
Fragmentary OCR text mentions sums around 190000 and references to assets or transactions. No clear names, places, dates, or organizations readable to identify an event. Content is too garbled to determine a concrete news item or proper notice.
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