Belgians fed acorn soup and bread amid hunger at Soltau camp
Reports from The Hague describe Belgians deported to Germany suffering extreme hunger during three nights on freight trains. They describe meager rations of soup with no bread, moldy black bread, and no soap, with deaths and mental distress among detainees.
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Hague
Netherlands
Belgiam
Germany
Camip
Soltau
Presa
Attavst
Evch
Belgrane
Soltan
At & Weleek
Ivillane
Grand Duchy of
Haden
Boltaun
Thesesacc
Gruss
Liewe
German Captives Tortured in North African Camps
Berlin reports describe brutal treatment of German war prisoners in Maniac and Algeria. Prisoners forced to heavy labor, built lands and railways, unloaded cars, and faced arbitrary abuses by subaltern officers and guards.
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Berlin
Jer
Manaco
Algeria
Overseas
Mya
Bousada
Avormi
Datomer
Colonnl
Beef cheaper as other foods rise in price report
Washington reports mixed inflation with beef prices falling while bacon beef tea and flour rise. Potatoes lead gains with a two percent increase and several staples show notable price hikes across the year.
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Washington
D. C
Jain
Bureau of Labor
Food thief released as part of presidential clemency
President Wilson commutes Marcus Dempsey's year sentence for a freight car theft in Jonesboro Arkansas after a plea about a starving family. Frank Charvet, a Chicago mall clerk, is released to visit his dying wife. Edward Mulerry, Indian, receives a ten day respite while awaiting hanging on a murder conviction in Fort Hiearge, Bookane, Wart.
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Washington
Jan
Wilson
Marcus Dempsey
Jonesboro
Ark
Uni
Atlanty Penitentiary
Frank Charvet
Chicago
Athlone
Edward Mulerry
Villa Gets Supplies and Men From U S
Paso Tex Jan Manuel Gel commander of Villa forces operating near Villa A oid Paso reportedly purchases blankets and supplies for his men. A line from the U S indicates ongoing efforts to support or coordinate with Villa factions in the region.
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Paso
Tex
Manuel Gel
Villa A
M Quevele
Villa Partionne Crom
Ceyeray Vela
Leaks Hearings Set on Lawson and Wood
Washington public notices reveal hearings begin Friday on charges that Representative Thomas W. Lawson and others met with possible market tips. The House Rules Committee, meeting by unanimous vote, plans to hear Lawson Wood and Gardner amid Republican calls for a full investigation and Democrats seeking to show no tangible evidence of a leak.
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Washington
Wilson
Minorita
House Rules Committee
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Wood
Caridiner
Massachusett
Lawson
Rules Committee
Gardner
Seek Lewis in Mystery
Philadelphia on January 4 Elnood Powell a taxicab driver swore out a warrant for the arrest of Bernard W Lewis son of a Pittsburgh con operator on a charge arising from the taxicab death of Miss Colbert police say they have no proof he knew about the death and the warrant was issued today
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Philadelphia
Elnood Powell
Bernard W. Lewis
Pittsburgh
Lewis
Mise Colbert
Federal Reserve Board Eyes Control of Gold Inflow
The Federal Reserve Board proposes amendments to the Bank Law to better regulate gold flows into the United States. It suggests wiping out certain reserve balances and giving the Board power to raise reserve percentages as needed. The aim is to ensure money remains available by placing funds with reserve banks while monitoring investments in foreign war obligations.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Unismonth
United States
Convict Schapper Loses Honor Parole After Late Return
Tex Schapper editor of Square Peal, confined at Leavenworth, was 34 hours late returning from Christmas parole and will lose his honor status. He faces a 10 to 21 year sentence for bank robbery, while other parolees have maintained good conduct. Schapper previously led an honor system push for inmates and edited the Square Deal.
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Leavenworth Kan
Tex" Schapper
Square Peal
Wtite
Fort Worth
Tex
Prisce
Schoapper
Bank Robery
Schapper
Montgomery Ward Co Gives Bonus and Raise
Chicago January 4 the Montgomery Ward Co announced a bonus of from one to five weeks salary in proportion to length of service for employees. The plan applies to Chicago branches and other facilities nationwide with a wage increase averaging over 18 percent.
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Montgomery Ward CO
Chicago
Mortigomery Ward& Co
Porton
Teynivello
Fragmented Note Shows Turki Walhe at Home
Incoherent OCR fragment references Turki Walhe at home with unclear context. It mentions invented fame and coverage but lacks concrete events, dates, or identifiable organizations. No verifiable names beyond Turki Walhe emerge from the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turki Walhe
Alee
Blacks Fail to Prove Physical Superiority
Nour Verdun reports from a French hospital chief surgeon that native troops from French colonies are not as hardy as white soldiers. He notes widespread belief in semicivilised toughness is fallacious and that white men tolerate pain better, with natives showing higher infection risks and amplified pain complaints.
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Nour Verdun
Jan
Ciites
Prance
Fied
Swish of Skirts in British Army Scandal Hurts Officers
A London court of inquiry censures Mrs. Cornwallis-West for meddling in army affairs affecting Lieutenant Barrett of the Welsh Fusiliers. It details transfers and disciplinary actions involving Lt. Col. Delme-Radcliffe and Gen. Owen Thomas, with support from prominent civilians including Mrs. Cornwallis-West.
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Lotion
Cornwallia- West
Col
William Cornwallis- West
Princess of
Fie
Duchess of
House of Commons
Ideut
Patrick Barrett
Werish Mailions
Peoesy le
Deli. Redcliffe
John Owane
Con
Owen Thomas
Barrett
Welsh Fusiliers
Delme-Radcliffe
Colmmel
Mra Cornwilis-Weet
Murs
Cornwallis
Beeen
Meure
Purrett
Campaign expenses may beat Sutherland
Hinton West Virginia January 4 Attorneys for United States Senator W A Chitt on of West Virginia defeated in the recent election by Howard Sutherland Republican have initiated proceedings to circuit court here to oust Sutherland on grounds that the Republican nominee in his primary ranopalen exceeded the limit of expenditures provided by the state corrupt practices act.
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Hinton
W. Va
United State
W. A. Chitton
West Virginia
Howard Sutherland
Sutherland
Steele's Hog Serum Bill Delayed In Congress
Fragmentary report shows Representative Steele's hog cholera serum regulation bill facing opposition and adjournment preventing a vote. Mentions Minnesota government role and rising concern over regulation. Names and details are obscured by OCR errors.
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Steele
Washington, D.C
Dan
Second Minnesota Starts Home Today
Signal companies from Katinas and Missouri left San Antonio for Fort Riley to be mustered out. The Second Minnesota infantry and brigade headquarters leave for Fort Boelling amid a national move of 16,000 troops, excluding the first North Dakota infantry and other units.
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San Antonio
Tex
Dan
Katinas
Missouri
Fort Riley
Minnesta Infantry
Willewve
Llane Grande
Fort Boelling
Minnesota
North Dako
Minty Seca Michigan Infantry
New York
Wintilinee Company
Peonevivanin Waiti
W. J. Underwood Dies Influential Milwaukee Leader
W J Underwood longtime Milwaukee public figure and former general manager of the Chileno Milwaukee and St Paul railroad died at his home today. His leadership aided the expansion of the company into the Pacific region and influenced Milwaukee rail operations for years.
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Dian
Nusieier
Milewaukee
Underwood
Prowibtu Inaugural Topic Urges Welfare Body Probe
A radical proposal urges drastic powers to appoint a welfare body. The plan claims Sackett Law is ineffective and aims to ferret out evidence of law violations, citing enforcement gaps and broader social concerns.
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Sackett Law
Says
Newville Keir Sworn In by Nebraska Senate Committee
In Lincoln the new governor and state officers, including Chief Justice Morrissey, were sworn in before 460 members of the senate or house as Joint Commission presides. A reception at 7:30 p.m. in the senate chamber will be solemn with simple refreshments and handshaking.
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Lincoln
Neb. J
Keir Newwille
Senate
House
Join Mattes
Peo
A. M. Morrissey
Wuske
Governor Neville urges drastic measures for prohibition
Lincoln Neb Jan 4 Governor Neville in a joint session delivers an inaugural message urging a public welfare department with strong enforcement powers to back the liquor prohibition amendment. He also backs a capitol building plan, tax spread over years, and nonpartisan school officer elections.
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Lincoln
Givernor Neville
Democratic Party
Nso
Eet
Eile
Pelmoey
Neville 4
Ple
Canadian Enlistments Drop During Holiday Period
Amid wartime mobilization Ottawa reports a decline in Canadian enlistments. During the year fifty percent of the total recruitment occurred early, with a notable drop in the last fortnight as war demands shift. The report cites specific declines and regional variations in enlistment figures.
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Ottawa
Norbeck faces nervous Ne Dakota appointment plans
Norbeck weighs reassignments as two department heads face change risk while lingering legislative topics include prohibition enforcement. Kennet Seller remains with Norbeck after Byrne’s return, and talks on a new state code, anti saloon measures, and a prohibition commissioner shape early political debates.
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Soen
Pel Fite
Govermor Byrne
Norbeck
Ne Mure
Anti- Saloon League
Commissioner of Prohibition
Britain’s Coal Embargo Draws Sharp Criticism
London reports a Copenhagen dispatch stating that a Norwegian paper criticizes the British government over the coal embargo. The piece notes a large amount of coal in Norway and questions the action announced by Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
London
Copenhagen
Radonge Telegraph Company
Christiania
Ginette Saye
Norway
Philippine cabinet formation planned soon
Reports from Manila indicate the creation of a new Philippine cabinet is imminent. The council will include the president and senate leadership in an advisory capacity, aiming to align the government and establish a unified executive.
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Manila
Dorion
Lee
Che Preailent
Epee
Senate
Skyscraper Pioneer Insane Amid Early City Turmoil
The fragmented text describes a skyscraper initiative and a figure named Prane Che during an era of upheaval. It mentions figures such as Corina and Lento Daddine and references crowds, weather, and public scenes. The tone resembles a chaotic historical snapshot with unclear outcomes.
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Chinare
Dan
Corina Daarnien
Lneck
Daddine
Brit Oeiin
Bedford
Brila Falls Looming As Russian Grip on Dobrudja Weakens
Dispatches from entente sources indicate Braila likely to fall as Russia loses hold on Dobrudja. The Romanians defend along the Sereth while German and Bulgarian offensives press Moldavian border and the Petrograd report notes no further withdrawals.
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Russia
Sobrudja
Marchin
Piet Marehhal von Mackeneeis
Rilaxhanes Slane
Fins
Bernstorff May Be Called Home In War Tangle
Washington reports Geneva and Lodge clash over a possible recall of German envoy von Bernstorff amid German and American war policy debates. President Wilson weighs another peace move as officials discuss the Hague convention’s mediation role and the impact on Allied and neutral stances.
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Washington
Lodge
Ambnerndor von Bermatoff
Cleveland
Cirelea
E. M. Howse
Ioe Pbce
White House
State Department
Wilson
Cummins Reviews Daniels Rate Record
Washington reports turmoil as the Senate delays action on the confirmation of Winthrop M. Trautels to lead the Interstate Commerce Commission. Confusion halts proceedings and questions about railroad rates and policy loom as lawmakers grapple with interim appointments.
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Cummins
Washington
Jan
Senate
Winthrop M. Trautels
Peinless
Knocked Down Subs Built Here for Allies
Fragmented report from San Francisco dated January 4 describes submarine parts and ships built locally for allies. The text mentions testing at the Union Works and includes garbled references to trials and military connections with unclear names and dates.
Mrs F B Wiborg Dies After Return From Europe
Mrs. F B Wiborg of New York recently returned from a trip abroad and died at home. The obituary notes she was Adeline Shennan Withers, wife of Frank Wiborg, and mentions her origins in Motte, with a recent involvement in local affairs through Rogerary’s organization.
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New York
Adelineg
Shennan Withers
Frank 7
Wiboes
McHinainnet
Warele
Anne
Wilbon
Roger
Verite Denied in Torpedoed Incident Report
A fragment from a 19th century newspaper notes denial of Verite amid a torpedoed incident description. The report references Tarpeciiud Wysya and a local inquiry into the event as part of ongoing coverage.
War Debt Nearl y GILLIGN Mark War Debt Nearl Y
Washington reports a rough estimate of total war debt increases for Great Britain France Germany and Austria Hungary from 1914 to 1916. The Entente totals about 29 billion and the central powers about 20 billion with Britain and France leading. Russia’s debt rose to 286720 rubles by end of 1916.
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Great Britain
France
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Federal Reserve
Austria-Hungary
Britain
Ooo
Eos Pehdeseupesraye Ta
Alles
Dominionea
Rusein
Tornado Kills Fifteen Children Near Blocker Oklahoma
A tornado near Muskogee Oklahoma kills fifteen children and destroys a schoolhouse and nearby homes. Rescue crews report extensive debris and displaced families as authorities confirm the casualty figure and assess the damage in the Blocker area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Olda
Blocker
Arizona Governorship Row in Courts Today
Court session focuses on the race between Hunt and Campbell for Arizona governor. Attorneys argue about control of the office and potential writs, as the judiciary prepares to rule on motions impacting the forthcoming election procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Hunt
Campbell
Mandamus
Phoenix
Ariz
Arkeona
Berracn
Lotermor
Simin
Roth
Sergeant Doll Winterprepottye Tntaeice
Villa Defeated and Driven Back in Battle
An unclear report describes a military engagement where Villa suffers defeat and is pushed back. The text mentions leaders and places in garbled form but indicates a setback for Villa and a tactical withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa
Income Tax Exemption Rules for Married and Single Claimants
A historical note discusses exemptions under the income tax law, detailing who qualifies based on marriage status. It references the Treasury and state officials, and mentions a four thousand dollar exemption tied to estate or widow provisions and marital status. The text is fragmented but centers on eligibility differences between married and single individuals for tax relief.
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Washington
Jam i Treasury
Ueber
AVA
Cheney
He Titow
Benikbom
Iba
Pasinios
Ar Deere
Fragmented note on illicit eel operation and chain jock
A garbled OCR fragment mentions an eel operation and a chain concept. It lacks clear names dates places or outcomes to form a complete news item.
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Council For National Defense
BOARD
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Kansas
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E. H. Sothern
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Chilton
W. J. Underwood
Prowibitiu
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Governor Swopfn
Neville
Masini
Lvewt Oin
Leone
Pierre News
Merre
John K. Wingfield
State Baking Department
South Whats
Winefield
Sellers
Anti-Saloon League
Prohibition
Pew
Food and Drug Department
Department of State
Howe
Ameden
Grant County
Amaden
Ciyant
Meentine
Owen Laberents
Urdahl
Waters, Hows
Waser
Wanser
Imaortad Jidiolad Commithee Amd
Wakid
Uva
Ecrutiny
League
South Dakota
League Heuer
Newth Dakota
Hue Albe
Philippine
Aml
Tieanine
Petrograd
Twopolitin Wie
Bertin
Bernstorff
al @avena
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Corfusion
Iowan
Washington, DC
Aymmins
Bonita Tonbe
Baal the Witch
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Tami
Europe
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Meriley
Verite
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