Mighty Struggle Now in Progress West of Warsaw
German attacks resume on the western front with a major Argonne victory claimed by Berlin. Three trench lines seized, 600 prisoners and 18 guns taken. Petrograd reports another great battle in Poland west of Warsaw with Russian attacks repulsed and German gains near Stalimow. Desperate combat continues as Belgian troops defend the Yser and Russian and German forces clash across East Prussia, the Vistula front, and the Carpathians.
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London
Berlin
Argonne
Petrograd
Poland
Warsaw
Berlin War Office
Stalimow
Amsterdam
Yser
East Prussia
Groks Medunischken
Angeraph
Vistula
Lipne Aand Kejun
Bkempe
Lipne
Eline
Borsimov
Cgoumine
Wolaczosneaks
Nida
Carpathians
German War Report From Feb Wireless Says Gains and Losses
The latest German wireless dispatch reports progress on the Western Front with attacks near Perthes foiled and French trenches captured at Massiges and St. Merehould. It notes German prisoners and machine guns seized, and describes battles in the Vosges and Prussia with Russian counterattacks repulsed.
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Herlin
Sayville
Germany
Rhein
Perthes
Massiges
St. Merehould
Middle Vosges
Prussia
Riman
Meret
Poland
Vistula
Sochuceew
Vieran
Cout
Russia to Treat Air Raiders as Pirates
Russia vows to treat air raid attacks as piracy and respond forcefully. The announcement references deterrence measures and possible legal actions against hostile forces and accomplices.
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Russia
Swiss Take Shots at Bold German Aviator
In a tense exchange, Swiss forces fired at a German aviator near the town yesterday. The incident followed a sharp confrontation, with both sides exchanging accusations as patrols maintained a wary standoff.
Villa Proclaims Himself Head of Mexican Republic
Francisco Villa proclaims himself provisional president of Mexico in a telegram from Aguas Calientes. His forces report gains near San Luis Potosí and Jalisco. 200 prisoners, three trains captured. His cabinet includes Francisco Escudero and Dias Lombardo, veterans of Mexican affairs.
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el Paso
Tex
Mexico
San Luie Potrel
Trent
Cal Verruge
Orendain
Convention
Foreign Affairs and Justice Departments
M. Diaz Lombardo
Lule de la Garza
Treasury and Industry
Francisco Escudero
Dia
Mexican coconference date moved to February 12
From Fort Antonio Texas on February 6 the Mexican coconference date was changed from February 5 to February 12 due to reports that leading Mexican figures were traveling from Cuba California and Spain. Arturo M Ellage said all political factions and domestic interests would be represented at the conference.
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Fon Antonio
Tex
Cuba
California
Spain
Arturo M. Ellage
Mexico
Mexico City Food Scarcity and Carranza Records Moved
Washington reports scarce food in Mexico City and expected suffering unless relief arrives. Carranza officials relocate records to Vera Cruz as capital reportedly stays there amid diplomatic anxiety over cipher communications ban.
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Washington
Mexico City
Statenment
Carranza
Vera Cruz
Diplomatic Corpa
Emperor William honors U-21 crew at Wilhelmshaven
From Hamburg a dispatch says Emperor William arrived at Wilhelmshaven and awarded the Iron Cross to the U-21 submarine crew. He also inspected ships and their crews while the submarine undergoes repairs after recent actions near Ireland. A town dinner for the emperor is planned in Wilhelmshaven.
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Amsterdam
London
Hamburg
William
Wilhelmshaven
President urges cooperative selling agencies for nation
President Wilson told hundreds of chamber of commerce leaders in Washington that business and government must pool interests to solve public problems. He urged creating nationwide unified selling agencies with fair long term credits and proposed changes to antitrust laws if a fair method can be found.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
United States
Department of Agriculture
France North and West Coasts Placed in Danger Zone
German ambassador delivered a warning to the U S that American vessels should avoid the north and west coasts of France. The State Department says this is not a formal blockade and that waters remain in a war zone with passage at mariners risk. The notice was presented by Berlin to Ambassador Gerard and transmitted to Washington.
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Washington
Count Bernstorff
State Department
France
Sohg
Department
North Sea
Berlin
Leaders of African Revolution Surrender to British Forces
Pretoria official report says rebel leader Besuidenhout and so called prophet Vanensburg surrendered to British forces with Lt Col Kemp. The group at Uppington included 44 officers and 600 burghers. More surrenders expected as Liew and Marita allied units may follow by week’s end.
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Pretoria
London
Besuidenhout
Vanensburg
Kemp
Uppington
Liew
Marita
Cape Town
Upeington
Iuchuanaland
British Clarify Food Contraband Policy Not Yet Outlined
London February 4 The Times reports the British government has not yet issued a final policy on treating foodstuffs consigned to Germany as contraband an initial decision on the general principle has been communicated to the United States government and refers to the Wilhelmina case as an example.
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London
Hia
Germany
Times Bayr
United States
de Salon
Wilhelmina
Refuse Gifts Sent by Yankee Children
Berlin reports Zwicen Baxony war committee adopts resolution to decline Christmas gifts from the American people. They say American neutrality is hypocritical as arms and ammunition are being sent to Germany's enemies through sources in Amsterdam and London.
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Amsterdam
London
Berlin
Zwicen
Baxony
Germany
Kansas Winter Wheat In Fine Condition
Topeka Kansas Feb 4 Investigations across the wheat belt show winter so far mild with no threat to a bumper crop and a potential yield higher than last year Farmers expect to plant more corn if the war widens and food demand rises locally and abroad
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Topeka
Kan
Man Wheat Belt
Crane Company Withdraws from Texas in Antitrust Settlement
The Crane Company, a major plumbing supply firm, agrees to withdraw from Texas and pay a 75000 fee to settle a state antitrust suit alleging price fixing and related penalties. The announcement cites a comprehensive compromise of the case.
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Austin, Tex
Web
Texas
Plumbers Indictment Leads to Defense Team in Des Moines
Fragmentary text indicates attorneys L Boyle of Kansas City and Clark Mokinder representing plumbers in a case tied to an alleged anti trust violation. References to Des Moines and Utah appear. details unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Bes Moines
Pelt
Allaresve
Tomacrew
L. Boyle
Kunous City
Mead
Kansas Quarantine to be Lifted Soon
A telegram to Governor De from the state live stock commissioner reports the foot and mouth disease near Winfield is confined to the discovery premises and conditions look favorable Officials expect the blanket quarantine to be lifted within a few days
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Topeka
Kan
de From Taylor
Tue Wondtary Livestock Commissioner
Winfield
Canal Zone workers protest rent charges in Panama meeting
Canal Zone workers and groups led a meeting in Panama to oppose executive rent orders for canal employees. They argue the rent cuts violate a wage pledge during the canal’s construction, now extended to July 1916 by Congress, with the new order to take effect March 1.
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Canal Zone
Panama
Pep
Iapor
Doctor Shot by Posse Over Alleged Assault
A prominent Augusta Georgia physician, Dr A B Cw berteon, was shot and killed today by a posse while being sought for alleged assault. The arrest attempt occurred after reports linked him to a violent incident, with locals naming a prominent Augusta citizen involved in the case.
Still no mail from explorer Stefansson
Fragmentary and garbled text mentions no mail received from explorer Stefansson with scattered words about Villjauar chauvienne Arctic and December dates. The item reads as a damaged notice or diary fragment with uncertain names and places.
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Explorer Stefansson
Cut Piston Batos and Federal Reserve Reference
Incoherent OCR fragment references maturities and a reserve bank but lacks clear events or names. The readable pieces suggest a finance oriented note about debt maturities and central bank actions without concrete facts or dates.
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Batos
Fat Yaquis Mutiny Report Distorted by Wary Rumors
Fragments describe a mutiny among Yaqui groups with casualties and injuries amid unclear events near San. Reports mention survivors and possible clashes impacting regional security as authorities investigate the incident.
Prices Soar in Peaceful U S Russia at War
Reports describe rapid cost increases in a nation at peace while Russia endures war. Amid shortages and rising prices, exports decline, shipping suffers, and a new alcohol ban shapes public life as shortages bite civilians. Military operations also impact Polish troops.
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U. S
Russia
Escape on Ice as Clarke Unopposed in Speakership
Chicago February reports detail the sinking of the steamer Towa off the Chicago harbor in heavy ice. Crew and passengers—about 80—took to the ice as life savers and tugs scrambled to rescue them amid wind and a heavy ice jam. The Lowa also sank with 79 aboard after a severe ice event. Washington caucus plans show Champ Clark’s unopposed bid for Speaker and linked details on committee leadership and party balance in the next Congress.
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Chicago
Towa
Godrich Tinsit Company
Carland
Kansas
Ariaona
Racine
Tce
Graemes Stewart
Ser Be
H. Harrison Crib
Water Department
Charlo Pingoneault
Low
Goodrich Transit Company
Lake Michigan
Bick
Milwaukee
Carrie
Vaalipe
Sai
New York Hears Vote on Woman Suffrage Amendment
Albany announces the state legislature adopted the 19th amendment giving women suffrage. The Senate approved unanimously after Assembly passage earlier, sending the issue to voters in the upcoming state election.
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New York
Albany
Senate
German ambassador urges food distribution on Wilhelmina steamer
The German ambassador, acting on instructions from Berlin, suggested to the U S State Department that an American envoy supervise the distribution of foodstuffs aboard the steamer Wilhelmina en route to Hamburg to ensure aid reaches German civilians only.
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Washington
Bornatorii
State Department
Wilhelmina
Hamburg
German Auxiliary Cruiser Destroyed Off Patagonia Coast
Buenos Ayres reports the German auxiliary cruiser formerly the Woerd line was sunk January 7 off the Patagonian coast by British forces. The crew was taken to safety aboard a British vessel.
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Buenos Ayres
Buen Ayres Bensyaperdy
Patagonian
I Hritieh Arnlaee
Austria
Walkland
Lost voyage at Cape Hatteras recalls 12 aboard vessel
A fragmentary report describes a steamship voyage from New York to Chu Pacific with the vessel named Vere. The crew of 12 were lost after the yacht and blankets marked idler were cast ashore near Cape Hatteras, while the ship headed toward the Pacific.
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Cape Hatteras
New York
Chu Pacific
Wong
Two Killed in Row Following Lecture in Merabell Tex
Merabell Texas reports a fatal shooting after a lecture. Lecturer Bhick and contractor John Rogers died. Bank employee John Cope survived with critical injuries. Authorities charged Fiatodhel Pysun with murder. An adopted daughter costed by the shooting, and relations to a bank staffer, were noted. The coroner listed multiple gunshot wounds and reported ongoing inquiries.
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Merabell
Tex
Bhick
John Rogers
John Cope
Ulick
Litany
Belladre
Dotcom
Bitiek
Rudy
Miaek
ad‘Arion
Buell
John Vopel
Dynamiter Held on Technical Charges
Vancehorne, February 4. Horn attempted to blow up the international bridge over the river. He was arrested on charges of defacing property and attempt to damage the building. The blast caused minor damage and authorities detained him after a brief pursuit. Police report an associated suspect was captured Tuesday and placed in custody.
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Vancehors
Horn
Verg
Wal
Juriny
Enegel
Dyrder
Dave Allegs
Erist
Cheome Ross
Nba
Unclear OCR fragment on gold notes exchange
Fragmentary OCR text mentions gold exchanged for bank notes and odd names. Content is badly garbled with no clear event, date, or entities to establish a concrete news item.
Marshall's Vote Hemmed In As Ship Bill Deadlock May Break
Washington Feb 4 Vice President Marshall seens poised to break a Senate deadlock over a ship purchase bill by casting the deciding vote. Administration leaders seek to line up two more votes while opponents rally. the outcome hinges on key absentees from New Hampshire California and South Carolina, with Democratic and Republican factions maneuvering through the session.
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Cancus
House
Champ Clark
Missouri
Claude Kitchin
North Carolina
Ways and Means Committee
Representative Underwood
Alabama
Saunders
Virginia
Poster
Mindls
Ways and Means
Marshall
Wrssington
Hier Hall
Ehettwr
Bill Ives
Dlew
Thin Tom
Fiona Conmren
Ted
Shennan
Seni
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Senate Himith
South Carollina
Ulis
Dette
Wilson
Burnett
Gardner
Moore
Satuath
Lewis
Asheville
Fall
New Mexico
Smith
South Carolina
Clarke
Senate
Otion
Miothan
Prore Jty
Republians
Renuaher Nortia
Missourri
Wiltie
Benite
Sentor Clarke
Arka Ons
Commien
Stane
Kern
Fletcher
Martin
Ihneter
Alile
Bank Directorate Truth Inquiry Sparks Federal Scrutiny
A dubious report from Waahuxtom BC claims a bank directorate inquiry into the American treasury and Federal Reserve, alleging hidden financial affiliations and imperial style resolutions. The piece mentions Morgan and other parties, with unclear details and numerous garbled phrases.
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Waahuxtom
Beeb
Tsar
Tulu Callian
Treaary
Boone Atvat
Fedkeral Reserve Bank
Bank of Une Oho
Imate Morgan
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