German cruiser brings Frye crew to Newport News
Washington March 12 German cruiser Prince Eitel Friedrich arrived at Newport News with the captain and crew of the American grain vessel William P Frye sunk January 27 off the coast. Customs officers in Seattle reported the Frye carried 193 582 bushels of wheat. The ship sailed from Seattle November 4 for Queenstown and Falmouth. The United States will seek proper amends and reparations after a full inquiry ordered by President Wilson.
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Washington
Prince Eitel Friedrich
Newport News
William P. Frye
Seattle
Frye
Queenstown
Falmouth
Tatoosh
Wash
Prince Huel Fried
South Atlantic
Kiehne
Prinz Eitel Friedrich
Chesapeake Bay
Coast Guard
Onondaga
Prinz Brtef Friedrich
Tsing Tao
Lloyd
Tsing
Wilson
Prinz Hitel I Friedrich
United States
Germany
British make gains in Flanders and rail junction destroyed
London reports a March 4 British advance with the Indian corps advancing about three-quarters of a mile along a 4000 yard front. Indian troops captured German trenches and prisoners. A British airman destroyed the Courtral Menin railway junction in West Flanders.
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London
Menin
West Flanders
War Office
Courtral- Menin
Ritchie Welsh Fight Ends In Ten Round Draw
Willie Ritchie and Freddie Welsh boxed to a tame ten round draw at Madison Square Garden before a large crowd. The bout lacked a knockout and the result surprised few spectators in New York.
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Willie Ritchie
New York
Freddie Welsh
Madison Square Garden
Thaw defense fights conspiracy charge in escape tale
New York March 12 Harry Kendall Thaw testified before Justice Alfred Page in the criminal branch of the supreme court denying conspiracy in his Matteawan escape. He admitted paying Richard Butler six thousand dollars and said agents hired the men and staged the escape with Hoffman directing outside cars. The defense argued Thaw was sane during the escape but faced a crucial evidentiary ruling as Deputy Attorney General Cook objected to showing his sanity.
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New York
Matteawan
Canada
Harry Kendall Thaw
Alfred Page
Criminal
Supreme Court
Thaw
Richard Butler
Butler
Richard
Roger
Thompson
Alfred Henry Lewis
New York State
H. A. Hoffman
Poughkeepsie
Dutchess County
Hoffman
Mattenwan
Stanchfield
Bernard H. Kelsey
Colebrook
N. H. Stanchfield
Kelsey
Cook
Justice Page
Seek Aid for Drug Victims in Chicago
Chicago reports show thousands opposing Harrison antidrug act as doctors and health officials urge care provisions. Paschopathic hospital holds 24 victims, nine women, with more expected as supply dwindles. Judge Scully and Health Commissioner Young demand better treatment. In Michigan City, Mrs. Mabel Hartman, 50, killed herself after morphine ran out, consuming about 20 grains daily.
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Chicago
Paschopathic Hospital
Thomas F. Scully
George B. Young
Michigan City
Ind
Mabel Hartman
Carranza replies to Bryan over Mexico City chaos
Vera Cruz March 12 General Carranza issues reply to Secretary Bryan note urging order in Mexico City. He denies Obregon incited hunger outrages and says Obregon has aided food importations. He promises safe evacuation facilities for foreigners and advises all aliens to leave the country.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Mex
Carranza
Bryan
General Obregon
Exports show big increase in January shipments
Washington reports January exports of manufactures rising sharply across most categories. Total value reached 263.6 million dollars, up 62 million from January 1914, with iron and steel products, brass goods, and fruit and nuts all posting notable gains. In St Louis, James Mads How's will leaves 250000 to his mother’s trust.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Hobo
St. Louis
James Mads How
The
Brotherhood Welfare Association
James Flintham How
McAdoo Undergoes Appendicitis Operation in Washington
Washington March 15 Secretary McAdoo underwent an appendicitis operation at a local hospital. Physicians issued a bulletin reporting the operation was successful and that he was resting quietly after the procedure.
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M’adoo
Washington
McAdoo
Protective Measure and O'Brien-Come Home Dialogue
Fragmented dialogue shows protective measure talk and references to O'Brien Flannigan and Nick. The text appears as garbled speech with mentions of home return and a wife’s anger. No clear event or date is discernible.
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O’brien
Treasurer Seeks Balance in Club Report
In a brief exchange the club treasurer asserts all accounts balance except for 6 dollars 78 cents, claiming every penny except that amount is accounted for. The dialogue centers on financial transparency and accuracy within the organization.
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Dea
Cascarets Lie Deterring Livers and Bowels Ad
An old advertisement touts Cascarets to relieve constipation indigestion and biliousness. It claims quick results for liver stomach and bowels improving headaches dizziness and mood, promoting a 10 cent box as a health booster for all ages.
Vigorous Reform Sermons in Stones Echo Miss Cayenne Quip
A witty exchange about reform sermons reads like a satirical note. Miss Cayenne quips that sermons meant to reform big cities resemble a man throwing rocks, implying futility or forceful approach. The line captures a sharp, humorous critique of urban reform rhetoric.
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Miss Cayenne
Professor's Statement Promotes Dodd's Kidney Pills
Prof Aug F W Schmitz of Thomas Oklahoma writes of long backache and Bright's Disease. After using two boxes he felt relief and stopped treatment. A later relapse prompted more pills and again relief. He claims no recurrent pain after using several more boxes. He endorses the product.
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F. W. Schmitz
Thomas
Okla
Bright
Dodd
Prof. Schmitz
Jack
Dodd's Medicine Co
Buffalo, N
Cause and Result in Dairy Decline Declared
A humorous item notes our dairyman's cows appear dejected and milk output pale blue. The quip links animal mood to odd dairy color, reflecting a lighthearted, local-page aside from everyday farming news.
The Colonel's Gold Mine in Gregory County
A Wisconsin native Colonel Johnson. Alfalfa Hing famed in Gregory County South Dakota. He built wealth from a thousand acre Alfalfa field while praising Alfalfa seed from John A Salzer Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin. The ad promotes Salzer seed offerings and a catalog with produce seeds and vegetables.
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Gregory County
South
Dakota
Colonel Johnson
Wisconsin
Theohn A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crease
Wis
Balzer
John A. Salter Seed. Co
la Crosse
Soul of Repartee in a Weary Exchange
A fragment shows a sharp exchange between Mrs Givem and Willis in a New York Sun excerpt. The dialogue hints at social roles and a loafer label with a six cent remark.
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Mrs. Givem
Willis
Murine Eye Remedy Ad From Murine Co Chicago
An OCR fragment advertises Murine Eye Remedy with claims for eye trouble relief and proper application. It promotes use in adults and children, promising soothing, non irritant relief and potential benefits for eyelids and granulation.
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Fred
Rendora
Murine Eye Remedy. Co
Chicago
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Amerian Webrel
Prinz Ettel Friedrich
Flanders
Chicago Police
F. C. White
Rockefeller
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John D. Rockefeller
H. K. Thaw
Stanford White
Blucher
Britain
Carl Hidman
Rome
Castle Saint Angelo
Nner
la Lout
Ine
Run
George Rublie
George Rublee
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Senate
Congress
von Hindenburg
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
O'Brien
Darkehmen
Wast
Prussia
Pontage
Albany Journal
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