Russians Retreat From East Prussia As New German Forces Arrive
A wartime dispatch reports Russian forces pulling back from East Prussia while German troops pour in from Poland and the interior. Berlin downplays losses, and lines in the Carpathians show Russians pressing Austrian defenses. The campaign shifts with new German reinforcements and a strengthened northern front.
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London
East Prussia
Germany
Poland
Carpathians
Berlin
Carpathian
Vilkoviski
Nvehwneta
Ostrofenka
Sierpac
Skrwa
Petrograd
East Prussian
War office report details artillery actions and raids
Paris reports ongoing combat across the Somme front with enemy mortar and shell exchanges near Laboiselle and Rambucourt. French artillery targets include Tracy Le Mont and rail stations at Thia court and Oraville as battles continue in Rheims and Soissonne sectors. Brazil cacao exports to the United States rise while France buys less cacao than in 1910.
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Paris
French War Office
Somme
Laboiselle
Bomme
Argonne
Wavre
Rambucourt
la Zelle
Thiacourt
Oraville
United States
Germany
France
Storm tossed ship safe in port again
British Murfuceu arrives in New York after a rough voyage from Aberdlown Scotland lasting thirty days. The vessel endured severe winds and mountainous seas while attempting a westward passage in ballast.
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New York
Aberdlown
Scotland
Four Die From Ptomaine Poisoning Bread Across States
In Abilene Kansas and Anton Texas four members of the J T Corrison family are dead and four others are seriously ill after eating bread made with spoiled milk in bread from a rusty can. Local health officials investigate ptomaine poisoning linked to dairy contamination.
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Abilene, Kan
J.T. Corrison
Anton
Tex
Fanny Crosby Dies in Bridgeport Home
Unclear text reports the death of writer Fanny Crosby in her Bridgeport home amid february weather. The fragment mentions Copa and Prenny Crosby and a tributed farewell but details are unreadable.
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Bridgeport
Copa
Prenny Crosby
Byinn
Fteday
Howe
Murder in Fruitvale: Couple Found Dead in Home
Jacob Vogel, former president of the Citizena bank Fruitvale, and his wife were murdered by burglars in their Fruitvale home. They were bound and beaten to death, with a visible struggle and overturned furniture, as investigators search for a rumored secret stash.
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Oakland
Col
Jacob Vorel
Citizena’ Bank
Fruitvale
Federal Judge Dayton Faces Long List of Charges
Investigation opens on February 12 by House Judiciary subcommittee into Judge A G Dayton of West Virginia. Questions cover alleged corporate favoritism, actions aiding coal operators, anti union statements, and potential impeachable acts.
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Ederal
Parkersburg
W. Va
Pedwal
A. G. Dayton
Northen
West Virginia
McGilllouddy
Maine
Danforth
New York
Gard
Ohio
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
M. M. Neely
West Virginian
Rial
United Mine Workers of America
Iowa Senate clashes over clerks amid graft report
Des Moines Feb 15 The senate committee investigating Governor Clarke graft allegations stalls on clerk cuts as members dispute reducing employes. Some favor cutting to 26 clerks next year others resist. Plans also aim to abolish door keepers and janitors to slim the senate. Bills expand county fair aid and school board long term contracts pass the house. Senate backs a salary relief for sheriffs and raises mileage allowances.
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Des Moines
Senate
Fins
Clarke
Leas
Tne
Saill
Doran
Taylor
Huchanan
Eversmeyer
Jones
Dickinnan
Forest service experts save historic naval orange tree in Washington
The Department of Agriculture assigns forest service experts to preserve the original naval orange tree brought to the United States forty years ago. The tree, tied to the start of the California orange industry, will be kept in a glass house in Washington.
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Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
United States
California
Washington
Oldest Civil War Veteran Edward Moorog Dies in London
Edward Moorog aged 106, claimed as the oldest Civil War veteran, died in London. Funeral services were held with the American embassy and consulate attending, under the direction of the London branch of the Civil War veterans.
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London
Edward Moorog
Ameran
Monroe
Blast Kills Five in Stockholm Explosion
An explosion in Stockholm caused five deaths and injured several, disrupting military supply lines and risking significant stockpiles for the army and navy. The incident drew reports from London via Stockholm.
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Stockholm
London
Ieere
Eastern High Records Upset by Deering in Portland Meet
Deering of Portland dominates the event breaking Eastern High season marks. The match ended with a final score reflecting Deering’s strong performance and a total prize or stipend noted as 1004 dollars in the event details.
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Washington
Deering
Portland
Portugal to Cast Lot with Allies
Lisbon reports Portugal will follow congress decisions to cooperate with allies as needed. A Britain alliance treaty requires 10 000 Portuguese troops, with mobilization lifting forces to about 245 000. Navy includes five cruisers, three destroyers, four torpedo boats, three submarines. Troops already aid Africa operations. reinforcements ordered to Algo. No formal war declaration yet.
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Congress
Monteiro
Portugal
Great Britain
England
Africa
Opertes
Algo
Life of Kentucky Judge Threatened Amid Fire Probe
Bowling Green Ky Feb 13 a menacing notice threatened death to County Judge H H Denhardt and vowed to burn Bowling Green and destroy utilities with explosives It warned of punishment unless Way Instrumental freed two suspects Thomas Burns wrestler Ironton Pa and Clarence Stein Springfield Tenn awaiting trial for highway robbery The notice found near a wooden bridge over the Big Warren River was set afire with kerosene early today and Denhardt ordered an investigation.
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Bowling Green
H. H. Denhardt
Denhardt
Thomas Burns
Ironton
Clarence Stein
Springfield
Tenn
Cattle Disease Quest to Probe Hoof and Mouth Outbreak
Senator Gore, chair of the Senate agricultural panel, to lead a investigation into hoof and mouth disease after Iowa demands action. He plans trips to Michigan and Chicago and will visit Niles where the outbreak began. Senator Kenyon urged the inquiry, cited Republican claims of blocking the probe and possible Argentina origins.
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Washington, D. C
Iowa
Benater Gore
Benate Agricultural Committee
Kenyon
Michigan
Chicago
Niles
Gore
Big slump shown in trade of France
Paria February trade report shows France’s commerce with the United States contracting in four months of 2014. France bought 11.3 million from the US, sold 5.0 million, with total trade values far below the prior year due to a broad drop in imports and exports.
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France
Paria
Goaregeed
Uae
United States
Ruling Extends Saloon Grace Period in Des Moines
Des Moines saloons gain another day before closure as Judge Payson visits the guard to discuss the council's permit grants. City officials consider postponing enforcement while the ruling stands, delaying the Monday closing still feared by temperance advocates.
Senate Postpones Election Inquiry Study in Last Campaigns
Washington February 12 The Senate committee on elections postponed action on corruption charges in recent senatorial campaigns in Pennsylvania and Illinois. Chairman Williams said investigative terms do not start until the next Congress and a probe in the current session would be premature.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Senate
Williams
Mail Held Up by Germans Inquiry Sought
Washington reports an inquiry to Germany over American Minister Van Dyke in The Hague complaining that German commanders interfered with diplomatic mail to Luxemburg. Secretary Bryan announced the claim and said Ambassador Gerard in Berlin was instructed to make representation.
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Washington
United States
Germany
van Dyke
the Hague
Luxemburg
Bryan Ao
State Department
Bryan
Gerard
Berlin
Ofce
Kleist Alienation Suit Is Dismissed
In New York a jury trial over 250000 dollars against E N Freitung owner of the steamship Dacia was halted in federal court after sensational stories about alleged assaults surfaced. Judge Hand discharged the jury and ordered Kleist to bear new trial costs.
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New York
E. N. Freltung
Dacia
Max Kleist
Juliet Breltung
Kleist
Belle
Jeist
Hand
Kletat
Kliest
113 British Merchant Ships Sunk Is Claim
Berlin reports claims by the Overseas News Agency noting conflicting statements about British merchant ship losses since the war began. One side says only a small percentage of ships have been sunk, while others claim a larger tally and discuss Germany's food supply and wartime endurance.
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Berlin
Overoone
Lowing
Hrithieoh
Breen
Iighter of Agriculture
Germany
Desens
Russia
Dutch steamer held up by German diver
A vague dispatch states a Dutch steamer flying a Dutch flag was halted by a German submarine. No further details or outcomes are provided in the fragment.
Packerie Quiet Amid Shipping Facility Shortage
The report notes Weihington and South Island face a shortage of shipping facilities. Officials warn of ongoing impacts on trade and transport.
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Packerieq
Weihington
South Island
Ieee
Destructive Samoan Hurricane Strikes Manua Islands
A hurricane plus earthquake and a tidal wave devastate the Manua islands. Three people die and villages vanish as cocoa palm crops are destroyed leaving 9 000 inhabitants destitute. The Princeton sails with food and clothing while urgent aid is needed to prevent starvation.
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Tutuila
Manua Islands
Princeton
Berlin imposes bread tickets for two kilo ration
Berlin authorities fix a two kilogram bread ration after February 22 requiring guests in restaurants to carry bread tickets or packets of rolls. Hotels and boarding houses receive day tickets for registered guests and families arrange bread access. Nontransferable weekly tickets, code words for hotel arrivals, and future rules for elites over 24 000 population are announced.
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Berlin
London
Acceptance securities eyed by Federal Reserve Board
Washington Feb 1 The Federal Reserve Board released a circular confirming it does not close the door to open market purchases of acceptances by the 12 district banks but cautions the discount on such paper when held by member banks. The circular deems acceptance the standard form in the new discount market and notes endorsements by member banks merit preferential rates.
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Washington
D. C
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Bankas
Cie Sine
Banka
Aged Farmer Beaten and Wife Murdered in Ohio
Gibsonburg and Bradner in Wood County report an attack on an elderly farmer of 72 and his wife. Authorities dispatched hounds to Bradner but evidence is unclear. Officials say the motive and perpetrators remain unknown as detectives investigate the scene.
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Gibsonburg
Ohio
Joseph Kimbel
Dane
Ory Bradner
Wood County
Cate Soda
Kimbel
Serna
Agent of Whittier Dies in Amesbury Incident
Samuel T. Pickard, described as a noted literary expert, died at Whittier after an incident in Amesbury. The report notes his spouse was the late editor of Ul and mentions Whittier as the place of death along with local context dated February 12.
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Whittier
Amesbury
Mase
Samuel T. Pickard
Rood Literary Ex Seuler
John Teenlea Whittier
Whittier Az
US Officials Tout German British Notes Amid War Zone Tensions
Washington notes indicate officials and many lawmakers favor the German and British diplomatic messages. Concern grows over German and English replies and potential violations of neutral rights in the naval war zone near the British Isles. Secretary Bryan refused to comment on the papers’ contents.
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Germany
England
Btone
United States
British Isles
Great Britain
Bryan
London
Anderlin
English Press Seeks Swift US Britain Accord
London editors urge a prompt and easy accommodation with America over wartime issues. The Times notes America’s fair stance, favors neutral flags only if not harming neutral shipping, and blames lack of close coordination between admiralty and foreign office for Lusitania tensions.
London Voices on American Flag Issue and U Boats
London reports note Edges of US Britain and Germany notes on possible sinking of ships. Pall Mall Gazette argues use of the American flag may deter German torpedoes and protect passenger liners under wartime restraints.
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London
Great Britain
Germany
Pall Mall Gazette
United States
Cunard Line
Lengthy Herirth government reply delays note release
London reports the prolonged writing of the American note on fish interference with shipping. Both governments plan simultaneous publication, but the full text may take several days to be ready. Communication across the unions and cable transmission remain in progress.
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London
Washington
British reply to Wilson on American commerce arrives in Washington
Washington reports Britain's formal reply to President Wilson regarding commercial relations with the United States was received today at the State Department. The document, an elaboration of a previous London reply, is expected to be reviewed by the president and cabinet within a day or two.
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Paris
War Office
Poland
London
the Times
Great Britain
America
Lusitania
Timea
Admiralty
Germany
United States
Washington
Wilsan Sete
Cornerstone Laid for Lincoln Memorial Structure
Washington February 1 9 The cornerstone of the 2 000 000 Lincoln memorial structure was laid today with ceremony. The ceremony included a resident member of the Lincoln memorial commission and others from Kentucky and Uncle Sam.
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Lincoln Memorial
Washington, Db. C
Conemnan
Wormer Benalor Wen
Kentucky
Rebel Senators 10 to be Punished by Caucus Leaders
Washington February 12 The insurgent Democrats who rebelled against the ship purchase bill face punishment from caucus leaders. Seven senators Hitchcock O Gorman Hawkhead Clarke Camden and Hardwick are named for removal from committee chairmanships if they do not return to the fold. Current chairmanships include Hitchcock Philippines Bankhead Post offices Clarke Commerce Camden Expenditures and Hardwick Conservation. The pro tempore post is a notable honor and may shield some chairs from change.
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Washington, D. CC
Benator Bione
Canala
Bankhead
Postottes
Clarke—Comimerce
Benate
Varcaman
Camden
Department of Labor
Hardwick
Georgia
Senate
Philippines
Canals
Theurgenta
Hitchcock
Wilhelmina Cargo Held Not Subject to Seizure Case
Washington D C Feb 13 The American government asks Britain to postpone seizure of the steamer Wilhelmina to allow her owners to present evidence that the cargo is not subject to seizure The Wilhelmina with food stuffs for Germany rests at Falmouth The cargo is owned by a St Louis commission house
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Washington, D. C
Great Britain
Helmina
Falmouth
Germany
St. Louis
American newspaper woman held as spy in Berlin release
Mise Carolyn Wilson of Beverly Massachusetts was arrested on espionage suspicions and released after Ambassador James Ward interceded. She traveled to Berlin on assignment for a Chicago paper and faced charges over indiscreet discussions of naval matters and gun calibers. She is known in the American colony in Berlin and was required to depart Germany promptly.
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Hertin
London
Mise
Carolyn Wilson
Beverly
Maas
James W. F °Ard
Berlin
Chicago
Peper
Wis
Miss Wilson
Germany
Britain and France Buy Australian Meat
The British government asked all Australian states to secure meat for export to meet wartime needs of the British army. France will also require a large supply. The Commonwealth parliament unanimously passed a bill authorizing the measures necessary.
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Sydney
N. 8
London
France
Common Wealth
Independents Barred from Buying Supplies in Master Plumbers Case
Des Moines Feb 15 W E Crosby executive clerk of the National Association of Master Plumbers of America testifying for the government in a federal trial said the Baltimore and New Orleans amendments to the association constitution restricted members from selling supplies to independents. He noted the protections favored by the Master Plumbers against outside trade, brought out by the prosecution during Crosby's direct examination.
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Des Moines
W. E. Crosby
Philadelphia
National Association of Master Plumbers of America
Tony
Baltimore
New Orleans
Ind Tw
Master Phumbers Association
Crosby. Crosby
Alleged counterfeit money makers held in Arkansas
Four to six suspects are reported in Little Rock and Jonesboro as federal authorities seize and relocate alleged counterfeiters. Names tied to the case include A. D. Grayson and local marshals. The group faces hearings before a United States commissioner.
Iowa Patents Issued
The text reports Iowa patent issues with references to locations and individuals, mentioning Swea City and names such as Joey, Den, and Hein. It presents a fragmented summary of patent activity and associated persons, highlighting regional patent awards in Iowa.
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Yi Poliaping
Premiee le Lowes
Csaals
Swea City
Joey Denn
Mageialton
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