Exploits of the Emden Brave German Raider in Asia Pacific
Sydney reports bold campaigns by the German cruiser Emden from Visby to Madras and Penang. It chronicles its raid into Penang harbor, the destruction of the Jemtchug, attempts at the Mosquet, and the final duel with the Australian cruiser Sydney near Cocos Island, ending with the Emden’s engagement and the loss of life aboard both sides. The piece lauds Captain von Muller’s daring and chivalry while noting the Emden’s distant travels and impact on Lloyd’s insurance discussions.
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Sydney
Australia
Romanet
Madras
Penang
Cocos Island
Emden
Patel
Visdivosi
Twing-tao
Asia
Edo
Farragut
Dewey
Dianila Harbor
Malay Peninsula
Jemtchug
Mosquet
Fronde
Pistolet
Ore
Yarmouth
von Matter
Tess
Francis Drake
von Muller
Java
Pacific
Egypt
Europe
Guardian
Frem
No Suffrage Amendment Defeated in House Vote
Washington January 12 The House of Representatives defeated Mondell resolution to submit a constitutional amendment granting women the vote by 204 to 174. The record second defeat in a year ends a long day of speeches with suffragists and anti suffragists clashing in the galleries. Leaders vow continued effort toward woman suffrage nationwide.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Congress
House
Mondell
Underwood
Mann
Clark
Inet
Senate
Anna Howard Shaw
America
Arthur M. Dodge
National Association
Wallace H Riley Seeks Republican Circuit Clerk Nomination
Card from Bartford Kentucky dated January 14 1915 states Wallace H Riley has been urged by leading county Republicans to seek the Ohio County Circuit Court Clerk nomination with a decision expected by early March. The note denies rumors of withdrawal and invites scrutiny of his character and past while asking supporters to await the proper time before any commitment. A second item promotes Majestic Range demonstrations January 18 to 25 by Barnes Brothers dealers.
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Bartford
Ohio County
Sameone
Mae
Eighty Men Plead Guilty In Terre Haute Conspiracy Case
In Indianapolis eighty men out of 114 arrested pleaded guilty before Judge A. B. Anderson to participating in an alleged conspiracy to corrupt the November 3, 1914, Terre Haute election. Sentences not yet set. demurrers to the indictment to be argued January 20.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Terre Haute
A. B. Anderson
United States District Court
Bonn M. Roberts
Eli H. Redman
Dennis Shea
A. O. Stanley
Kentucky
Edward Holler
John F. Nugent
Holler
Nugent
Acials
de Murrers
Anderson
United States
Frank C. Dailey
Roberts
Daniel Alban
Alexander Aczel
Jesse Powell
Judge Anderson
Stanley
Hilton
Work Arsiy Laps Silage the Postlliice
Applications from the unemployed are beginning to pour into the Louisville post office following the closure of the local job center. Officials say the lines reflect early demand for processing aid and unemployment services in the transition period.
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Louisville
Simmons Family Notes and Local Events in Bennetts Ky
Local gossip lists Mrs. R B Carter in ill health and Mrs. John Carter visiting her parents. Parties attended by two wagon loads at Miss Verde Ashley’s. Miss Anna Carter teaching at Walton’s Creek visited her parents. Nathan Hudson of Illinois visiting his mother Mrs Nea Hudson. Mrs. Hattie Stewart returned from Centertown. Pearl and Dora Brown went to Beaver Dam. mines are operating locally. A Democratic Tariff debate cites Chinese labor undercutting wages. Seattle contract for 350,000 tons of pig iron amid reduced Lake Superior ore shipments.
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Hattie Stewart
Centertown
Misaes
Dora Brown
Beaver Dam
Seattle
China
Lake Superior
Nashua
N.hl
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Gormand-Ford Company
Hartford
Thurstey
Mary J. Holmes
Lena Rivers
Taylor
W. B. Hazel
Owensboro
Moseley
Christian
Hopkinsville
William Rose
la Fayette
Clarksville
Tenn
Jon Alten
Christian County
P. Barnes & Bro
New York
Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus
J. Wynne
Chicago
Department of Justice
Post Office Department
P. H. Callahan
Joseph Scott
Los Angeles
Albert G. Bagley
Vancouver
C. Thomas A. Lawler
Lansing, Mich
Joseph C. Pelletier
Boston
Wallace H. Riley
P. Barnes
BRO
Indiana
Feau
Lehmitt
Department of Labor
Schmitt
Herald
Caminetti
Immigration Bureau
Glarka
Goverenor
Columbus
Ohio
Azates
Prank B
Witte
Hardin County
James B. Cox
Republican Party
Gor. Willis
Willis
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