Relentless Romanian Campaign Deepens World War Front
London dispatches report Germans and Bulgarians bombard Galatz defended by Russians and Romanians as a fierce drive continues in Roumania. Berlin notes German advance in Moldavia with Braila captured and Sereth river fighting. Petrograd cites czar forces retreating toward the Sereth while pushing elsewhere. Across fronts, British gains on the western line from Ancre to the sea and Rafah taken in Palestine are noted, with Italian front only modest activity near Ledro valley.
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Rasputin Death Details Reported From Petrograd
Petrograd reports detail the monk Rasputin death as czar's friend and adviser. He was said to be killed at Yusupoff house in France after being ordered to kill himself. He turned on priests and was shot by them.
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Greece Accepts Allied Ultimatum Surrenders Mountain Guns
London reports Greece capitulates to the allied terms King Constantine yields six batteries of mountain guns as part of the recent agreement The news confirms Greece has met the demands set by the Allies and signals a major shift in the regional crisis.
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Submarines Sink Eleven Ships In Eleven Days
Berlin dispatch reports German submarines have sunk eleven ships over the past eleven days, mainly French and Italian colliers, in ongoing naval warfare.
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Railway plan to cross Alaska to Siberia proposed
In Seattle on January 6 a statement from W. E. Smith chief engineer of the Alaska Short Line declares that Eastern interests plan a railway from Cook Inlet in Southwestern Alaska to Nome and onward to the Bering Strait then to Siberia to join the Trans-Siberian to Petrograd. The dispatch notes a previously surveyed route through Western Alaska with cleared right of way and suggests the line would pass near Iditarod.
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Nome
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Siberia
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Silk Stocking Murder Mystery Unsolved
Philadelphia reports Bessie Calbert sister of Maizie Calbert says an intimate of Maizie threatened to choke her over a ring. A new suspect is sought in Chicago.bernard Lewis death may not close the Silk Stocking case Major Smith leads the investigation following several leads and suspects.
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Bessie Calbert
Maizie Calbert
Maizie
Chicago
Bernard Lewis
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Colonel William F. Cody Dies After Illness
Colonel William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill died in Colorado after a long illness. He had shown stubborn resistance and slipped into a coma before passing away. Messages of condolence came from President Wilson and others as the nation mourns the plainsman. Cody, born February 26, 1846 in Iowa, led a remarkable life as scout, Pony Express rider, soldier, and legendary showman. He claimed numerous Indian campaigns and fame with the Wild West show.
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Capitol Building
William Frederick Cody
Scott County
Iowa
ISGL
Seventh Kansas Infantry
Kansas Pacific Railway
United States
Nebraska
Fifth United States Cavalry
Indian Creek
German Consul General Guilty of Conspiracy
Franz Bopp German consul general in San Francisco and four of his office staff were found guilty of conspiracy linked to explosions at munitions factories and aboard vessels on the Pacific coast. One charge involved a dynamite barge explosion in Seattle harbor.
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Geran
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Tacoma votes big subsidy for American Lake post
Tacoma, Wash, Jan. Three county by a six to one vote has decided to issue 2,000,000 in bonds for a federal army post near Tacoma. The measure was approved at a Saturday meeting as officials cited military needs and local economic impact.
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Berlin
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State Department
America
Germany
Wilson
Presidential Electors Meet For President Vote
An early 20th century notice reports electors in Washington gathering to cast their votes for the president. The brief item notes the meeting date and the intent to choose the presidential slate, reflecting the formal electoral process.
Seattle bootlegging case draws city attention and mayoral mention
January events unfold as Logan Billingsley and associates prepare to face a federal grand jury amid rumors of bribe payments to city and county officials. Officials deny the allegations as grand jury hearings proceed and witnesses are summoned.
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Logan Billings'ey
Billingsley
Clay Allen
Gill
Beckingham
Hodge
Deutschland Again Dulls New London Spell
Reported garbled copy from New London dated January notes a man named Andersons meeting an unknown Dovish figure in a unclear scene with minimal readable detail.
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Conn
Anderseas
Dovisch
Iditarod Mail Allotment Sparks District Complaint
Residents of the Iditarod area protest insufficient mail allotments under the Alaska winter service. They note contracts reduced deliveries, with weekly mail to Iditarod and Fiat shrinking well below needed levels, forcing second class items to Seward. Citizens urge authorities to secure improved service, citing Fairbanks agitation leading to emergency routes.
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Anchorage
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Tokoma
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Iditrod
Tulstoi
Iditarod
Ivitarod
Seward
Ruby-Takoma
Alaska
Pioneers Mask Ball Postponed, Now Tonight
The Pioneers mask ball postponed from January 1 due to bad weather will be held tonight. Despite earlier disappointment, the districtwide notice urged timely preparations. The program includes vocal duets, piano duets, solo selections, and a cabaret direct from the cabaret. Performers include Mrs C P Wood Miss Albertine Floan Miss Lucile Taylor Garrison Costar Win Ansley and J W Farrell.
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C. P. Wood
Albertine Floun
Garrison
Lucile Taylor
Floan Direet
Former Judge Milo Root Dies of Pneumonia
Seattle January 10 Milo A Root former justice of Washington state supreme court dies from pneumonia born January 22 1863 in Bureau county Illinois. He joined the Washington bar in 1884 and served Thurston County probate court 1887 40 later practised law in Seattle after leaving the court. He was a Republican and served on the Washington Supreme Court 1905 1908.
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Milo A. Root
Washington State Supreme
If Pneumonia
Milo Adelbert Root
Bureeu County
Ilinois
Alvany
N. Y
Washington Territory
Thurston County
W Ney
Supreme Court of the ‘of
Root
Adamson Eight Hour Law Taken Under Advisement
Washington January 11 The test on the constitutionality of the Adamson eight hour Law was taken under advisement by the Supreme Court after the hearing. Justices questioned during the proceeding and a decision is expected in February.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Slayer of Stanford White Indicted for Kidnapping
Philadelphia January reports Harry the slayer of Stanford White faced kidnapping charges after a failed attempt and a transfer to New York for trial. The article mentions a one year old child from Hansen City Missouri and an ongoing recovery.
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Philadelphia
Harry
New York
Hance City
Munitions Plant Explosion Causes Great Loss of Life
Jan 10 report from New York details a disaster at the Canadian Car and Foundry munition plant. An explosion caused significant casualties and widespread damage, with authorities launching investigations into the incident and its aftermath.
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Canadian Car & Foundry J
Wis
Former Woman Legislator Gets Federal Appointment
Former female state legislator Frances receives a federal post after years of service and political influence. The appointment follows her role in shaping party positions and opposing the President’s broader agenda.
Navy to Build $8 Million Ammunition Ship at Bremerton
Bremerton Washington June 8 The Navy announces the government will build an eight million dollar ammunition ship at Puget Sound Navy Yard. Secretary Daniels has notified authorities and Chairman Padgett of the House naval committee will visit Bremerton next.
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House
Navel Committee
Bremerton
Governor Lister Sworn In As Legislature Opens
In Olympia on January 9 Governor Lister was inaugurated and began a new economic term. He addressed the legislature after it convened as Guy Kelly of Treania was named clerk of the house.
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Web
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Caker
Russian premier resigns as Petrograd trembles
Russian Prime Minister Trepoti resigns during crisis in Petrograd while authorities scramble to appoint a successor. The move follows mounting pressure amid unrest and economic strain, with political factions vying for influence as the capital braces for leadership changes.
Naval Telegraph Man on Government Ownership
Dr Louis Winslow Austin head of the U S naval radio telegraph laboratory in Washington discussed wireless plants with Seattle press saying government ownership is unlikely soon. He notes the Keyport station to Cordova will aid Alaska cable service and the navy may buy a few stations for steel supply while large stations face construction issues.
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Louis Winslow Austin
United States Naval Radio-Telegraph
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Navy
Ver. Austin
Navy Department
White Whales the Victims of Fierce Sea Monsters
Ben Nygren arrives to ship a large load of white whale oil and hides from his fall season. The Nome Industrial Worker notes two oil varieties from the beluga and blubber, and reports a killer whale attack on a school of about 200 white whales near the coast, with many young whites slain before the killers fled. Nygren plans to go outside again this fall for more product, praising the season’s results.
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Pioneer Meeting At Flat Next Wednesday Night
Igloo No 10 Pioneers of Alaska will hold a meeting at Moosehall Flat on January 17 weather permitting it promises to be one of the largest and liveliest in the series. Several applicants for membership will be initiated and all local igloo members and visiting brothers are urged to attend.
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No Peace Until Allies Victory Says Entente Note
Washington reports the entente allies reject peace under present conditions and demand victory first with restitution of occupied lands, reparations, security, and expulsion of Turks from Europe. Belgium and others respond. Gerard explains Berlin remarks. Senate endorses Wilson note. Pope BenedictX sympathizes. Central Powers consider a concerted reply from Paris.
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State Department
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Europe
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Rome
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Lawson Promoter Dominates Peace Note Inquiry
Washington in a week of rumor as Thomas Lawson, Boston promoter, centers the peace leak probe. He claims sensational disclosures before Congress while key figures like Secretary Lansing and Tumulty are summoned to testify. Lawsons remarks spark contempt threats as committee members grow wary.
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Thomas Lawson
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Lawson
Congressional Committee
Wall Street
Wood
Indiana
Tumulty
H. W. Bolling
Ures
District of Columbia Prohibition Passes as Suffragists Picket White House
Washington report from January 11 notes the Senate approved the DC prohibition bill 55 to 32. The Sheppard women suffrage bill awaits action in Congress as suffragists march and picket the White House. The House continues debating the new Adamson railroad measure this week.
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House of Representatives
Bank Robbers Plead Guilty in Bothell Heist
Al J. Rounds Walter McDonald and Oscar Lowe known as the Bothell bank robbers pleaded guilty in Seattle today and each received the minimum sentence of five to fifteen years. They hired a car in Seattle December and entered the Bothell bank forcing President Hubbell his wife and a customer to surrender funds before fleeing to the woods. The Japanese chauffeur was released as an innocent participant and later observers helped identify the trio who confessed.
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Oscar Lowe
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