Hopeful Outlook for Lusitania Settlement
Washington reports high officials described the Lusitania issue as very hopeful with Germany’s latest reply nearly acceptable. Secretary Lansing to confer with Count Von Bernstorff and a formal document to be presented to the State Department was planned.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
United States
Lansing
Wilson
Lansi
Count von Bernstorff
Berlin
Lusitania
Secord
Count von Bernatorff
Bernstorff
Secretar Lansing
Count von Bernstorfff
State Department
Foretgn
Feprisain
White House
Wniil
Fifth Son of Kaiser Wounded Second Time
Amsterdam reported Prince Gacar of Prussia, son of Emperor William, was slightly wounded in the head and upper thigh by shell splinters during fighting in the eastern theater. He had previously been wounded at Virton Belgium in September 1914, suffered heart trouble, and returned to duty in November 1914.
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Amsterdam
London
Prince Gacar
Prussia
William
Herlin
Neecar
Virton
Belgium
Poland
Jersey Senate Passes Local Option Bill
The New Jersey Senate approved a local option bill by 11 to 1 with one abstention. The measure sets a referendum in any city town or borough after a petition signed by 40 percent of voters. The bill now moves to the house for consideration.
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Trenton
N. J
Senate
Jnd
Sir Edward Carson Faces Mental Strain in Political Turmoil
In London Keb, Sir Edward Carson once attorney general is reported to be facing a breakdown amid four years of intense political activity. The note from authorities cites mounting stress and health concerns impacting his public duties.
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London
Keb
Sir Edward Carbon
Atigmnay Neral
Jake Wetin
Operators Consider Demands of Miners in Joint Conference
Mobile Alabama February 9. Pituminous coal operators from western Pennsylvania Indiana Ohio and Illinois and union miners representing about 250 000 diggers met to begin negotiations for a new interstate wage scale to replace existing agreements expiring March 31. Miners at Indianapolis convention issued 11 demands including mine run wages, 10 to 26 percent increases, uniform scale, machine differential readjustment, eight hour day bank to bank, district grievance settling, two year contracts, weekly pay days and every Saturday as an idle day.
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Mobile
Ala
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
Indianapolis
Mexican bandits plague travel from capital to coast
Four American mining engineers arriving from Vera Cruz report constant fire from bandits on the train from Mexico City to Vera Cruz. They traveled in an armored car with four 3 inch guns and say bandits infest the route. They claim Carranza’s power waning and Obregon as the man of the hour in Mexico City. Dr. Davis cites typhus and smallpox in the capital and Tampico.
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New York
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
John R. Davis
Tampico
Carranza
General Obregon
Villa threatens U S intervention over railway raid
A Mexican informant claims Francisco Villa pledged to force U S intervention within six weeks by crossing the border and stopping an El Paso and Southwestern railway train. General Gavira at Juarez received no update as Carranza troops pursued Villa, who was reportedly at Canyon De El Nido with 106 men.
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el Paso
Tex
United States
Francisco Villa
Madera
Juares
Villa
el Paso & Southwestern
Gavira
Carransu
Juarez
Canyon de el Nido
Germans Massing on French Front In World War I Report
Petrograd reports German forces moving to the west as Russian lines see a lull on the eastern front. Behting on the Mrench front south of the Somme noted with trench recapture and heavy artillery fire. Air raids on Poperinghe and nearby camps cited with minor clashes reported.
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Petrograd
London
Dvinek-Riga
Bukowlca
Herlin
Bay- Ville
Somme
Cernon Army
Poperinghe
Belgium
Hoperinthe
Dixmude
Paris
Ovin Kondon
Love
Chavines
Arconne
St. Aubert
Vauquois
Record shows slump in crime in New York
A police department report for 1016, released today, notes declines in shooting and burglaries in New York. Total crimes include 267 murders, 280 burglaries, and 240 assaults with missing persons also tallied. arrests reached 12,121 with 1,967 felonies recorded, while opium and other issues appear near the bottom of the crime list.
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New York
Mob
Police Department
Mina
Murdens
Urreste Mae
Serloix
Wilson Hat Soon Will Be In Ring
Washington reports President Wilson's advisers expect a formal renomination announcement within the month. He may notify Ohio to allow his name in the primary, with a February 25 deadline. Indiana primary action placed Wilson on the ballot as the Democratic nominee candidate pending Washington's word.
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Washington
Wilson
Ohio
Indianapolis
Tumulty
Indiana
Russia reports munitions past and morale strong
Paris says Russia's munitions shortage is over. General Polivanoff credits mobilization by masket and doubled depots for high troop spirit. A large reserve of young recruits prevents deploying half trained men to the front and preserves unit strength.
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Paris
Russia
Polivanoff
Ludovic Naudeau
Paris Journal
Masket
Vatican Says German Troops Violated Nuns
Vatican letters allege German troops committed war crimes against nuns, including killings and sacrilege, with charges linked to Belgium and clerical authorities. The dispatch notes previously unpublished elements and references Holy See communications through Paris.
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Vatican
M Vicar Secures Des Moines Mayoral Candidacy
Dow Moles Iowa February reports Vicar as the sole mayoral candidate in Des Moines. Mayor Hanna shifts to deputy race while others announce withdrawal. The article notes ambition to unseat Caml Dowell in congress and mentions a life insurance company started in Japan with Ishunda bar as a reference.
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Creat Life Insurance Company
Japan
Fife Insurance Bulean O
Ishunda Bar
Briand to Rally Italians for Allied Victory
Paris reports Premier Briand aims to mobilize Italy for active Allied participation. The Matin notes war prolongation burdens Italy yet promises strategic gain and stronger Franco Italian political military unity under Briand’s leadership.
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Paris
Briand
Italy
Hirond
Ee Opt
Saloniki
Hinviel
Kitchener to Egypt and Derby to War Office
London reports that Field Marshal Lord Kitchener may command British forces in Egypt and that Earl of Derby, recruiting director, will become secretary of state for war with a cabinet seat. The Weekly World cites authority but notes it aligns with recent intimations of Kitchener leaving the war ministry for more active duties. Derby has just returned from visiting British forces in France.
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London
Weekly World
Lord Kitchener
Egypt
Ear of Derby
The
World
Earl Kitchene
War Ministry
Lord Derby
Flansdie
Townshend Holding Out at Kut el Amara
An unofficial message from Indian army headquarters in Delhi says General Townshend remains at Kut el Amara as a strategic point in Gen. Aymer’s operations. It states no withdrawal is contemplated.
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Townshend
Kut-El-Amara
London
Imi! Cary
Delhi
Kuet-El- Amara
Aymer
den Townshend
Latin America Urged to Adopt U S Standards
Dr S W Stratton head of the U S Bureau of Standards travels to South America to urge peer nations to adopt American engineering standards and mandate materials to raise trade prospects and align with U S influence.
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S. W. Stratton
U. S. Bureau of Standards
South America
Rai
Latin-Americas
Navy Reserve Drive Highlighted by Rear Admiral Blue
Rear Admiral Victor Blue told the House Naval Committee that only 103 men have joined the naval reserve under laws to build such a force. He noted amendments proposed by Secretary Daniele to strengthen the reserve, and said the program has raised reenlistment rates and trained manpower, while questions about mobilization speed were debated.
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Washington
Naval Reserve
House Naval Committee
Victor Blue
Daniele
Blue
Britten
Admiral Blue
Mr. Britten
Fiske
Pacific
Ivy Ak
Univentor
Germany Holds Over 1.4 Million Prisoners in War
Berlin reports 1,421,71 prisoners of war in Germany to date via Overseas News agency. The tally excludes Austrian-Hungarian captures and notes 18,700 common and 5,700 military carriages with 20 machine guns transferred to Germany. Rifles taken remain in flux around 1.2 million.
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Berlin
Suyville
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Ghermisny
Brother of Villa Arrested in Havana
Brother of Gen. Francisco Villa was arrested yesterday at the request of William Ghongatee, American Whitewater to Cobo. Villa reportedly fled to the United States last November 20. He was jailed in Havana then moved to San Antonio, later released on $42,000 bond on Christmas Day. He faces further proceedings in Havana on January 16.
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Hosanna
Mel
Mipolite Villa
Francisco Ville
Williaam
Col Hinonto Villa
United Siatee
Wim
San Antonio
Llavann
Austria Confiscates All Leather Stock for War
An official decree from Zeunieh via London orders the seizure of all leather stocks in Austria and Hungary for military use. The move shocks the leather goods industry and will push boot and shoe prices higher, impacting Austrian and allied trades.
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Austria
Zeunieh
Switzerland
London
Feaither
Hungary
Aaid
Guardian urges envoy to US on blockade crisis
The Guardian calls for Mat Viscount Biryee or Arthur J. Balfour to be sent to the United States with full powers to settle the blockade dispute. It argues American policy, neutrality rights, and past twin issues of Lusitania and privateering shape Britain’s risk, urging swift action to influence the course of Anglo American relations.
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London
Guardian
Lusitania
Germany
The
Crete
United States
America
Maria
Fifth of Timber Cut in America is Wasted
A Washington bulletin reports enormous waste in lumber and wood products from the logging and sawmill industries. It says 10 to 40 percent of timber cut is wasted, equal to about 1.3 trillion cubic feet of wood in the forest and several million cubic feet of wool waste. Only 324 feet of lumber is used for each 1,000 feet that stood in the forest.
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Washington, DC
Bureau of
Geraldine Farrar and Lou Tellegen Bride and Groom
Opera star Geraldine Farrar and Lou Tellegen were married at noon today in the Farrar family home in New York. The ceremony was led by Rev Leon A Harvey with witnesses including Charles A Ellin and G Childs. The couple plan to honeymoon in Hawaii and Japan.
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New York
Fed. 5
Geraldine Farrar
Lou Telleren
Yeter
Miss Farrar
Sydney Farrar
Leon A. Harvey
Lamilan Denominational
Thi City
Charles A. Ellin
Boston Symphony Bestia
Ane
G. Childs
Bale
Tellegen
Kie Brie
Mra. Tellegen
Hawaii
Japan
Death Notice for Ch Leaner and Local Memorial Service
Notice notes the death of Ch Leaner and details a forthcoming memorial service. It mentions the community event at Wind and the delivery of responses from local officials. The fragment references Hepburn's Health and a commemorative gathering for the deceased.
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Wanhingtom
Cottinhal
Towner
Wandan
Tiant
Uevelriadveri
Hepburn
Pipers
Oliver
Fort Madison Elks Win Liquor Case
The Fort Madison Elks Lodge won in a Supreme Court action related to a liquor sale injunction. The court held the anti alcohol group could pursue the case, but the lodge voluntarily stopped selling liquor at the hotel involved.
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Fort Madison Elks
Mike’ Lodge
Mort Maddaen
Todas
Iowa Sailor Drowns At Fort Dearborn
An Iowa sailor drowned off Fort Dearborn after a mishap at sea. Rescue efforts and a telegram from officials confirm the incident, with local authorities investigating the event and notifying next of kin.
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Iowa
Fort Doar
Jomelvyn
Heeney
Chertinpey
Mas Wrotter Damelyin
Hike Ohty
Ververiay Deelyas
Bowling leader in state tournament at noon
Cedar Raapnay led the singles in the state bowling tournament here at noon with a high score of 686 pins. Charles Morrison of Bloomstown was the nearest competitor, within 20 pins.
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Charles Morrison
Fem Bloinwsa
Armored plates policy drives House naval bills forward
The House advanced two measures funding naval expansion while armor plate makers warned of price hikes. The Senate favored authorizing government armor plants and $11 million for a battleship yard and $100,000 for New York yard expansion, with 300 midshipmen to Annapolis next July. President Clark backed preparedness efforts as Mann urged bigger forces.
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Washington
Senate
Anval Committee
Congress
Mare Inland Navy Yard
New York Favy Yard
Annapolis
Tillman
Kelan
California
San Francisco
Phelan
Champ Clark
Pissace
Mann
House
Penrose
la Follette
New York
Mare Island
Antis
Proposal to Reduce Sugar Importation Across Britain
London reports a British royal commission urges tighter sugar imports to curb consumption. The plan aims to influence exchange and stabilize prices by restricting sugar and allied foods like biscuit and chocolate items, while keeping costs down for other commodities.
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London
Royal Commission
Cotton Cargo on Fire Near Port of Cork or Gothoulung
Fragmentary report describes a steamship with cotton cargo burning while making for a port. Text contains garbled names and dates including London February and New Orleans January, with unclear destinations.
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London
Patton
Irkwall
Bootland
Vemnd
New Orleans
Newmert News
Gothoulung
Christingnia
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Cardinal Morcier
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Clermin
Belaion
Nuune
Ry Rand
Kitchener
Robertson
Derby
U.S
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Navy
Havana
Britain
Manchester Guardian
the Guardian
Great Britain
Lou Tellegen
Maris
T'Ol
Houane
Hepgurn
Naval Affairs Committee
U. S. Congress
Bethlehem
Midvale
Secretary of the Navy
Penrose, Lodge and Smith
Michigan
Swanson
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Johnson
Maine
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Pittman
Clapp
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