Russians Gain Mile Reach Near Riga In War Update
The War Office reports Russians advanced over a mile near Riga between Tirul marsh and the River Aa. In the region, Russia has taken 11 light guns and 21 heavy guns since Friday. Counterattacks along the northern Romanian front were repulsed with heavy losses. Rain slowed fighting on the Franco-Belgian front with minimal artillery activity, while Paris notes no major developments on the French front.
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Wout
Riga
Tirul
War Office
Berlin
Bayville
Losnes
Kasino
Fokshant
Punta
Canst
Lake Narocz
Ancre
Paris
Thaw Release Not Signed by Youth Developments
Police across many cities seek Harry K. Thaw to answer an indictment for assault and kidnapping Frederick Gump Jr. of Kansas City. Philadelphia police arrest Oliver Brower of Utica as Thaw's ally, with Brower holding letters and a draft agreement claiming Gump consented to being whipped in Thaw's New York hotel room on Christmas night.
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New Yorks
Harry K. Thaw
Frederick Gump, Jr
Kansas City
Philadelphia
George F. O'Byrnes
Thaw
Gump
New York
Oliver Brower
Utica
N. Y
Brower
Anadelphia Hotel
Nervous Hold Up Confesses to Killings and Robberies
Los Angeles reports Jack Baudliran and Albert J. Griffin admit killings and eight stage robberies near San Diego. Milligan shot during a car hold up. Baudliran’s arrest followed with a $38 000 express wagon robbery link and a fashionable hotel capture.
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Los Angeles
T al
Jack Baudiorian
Lice Today
Albert J. Grif
Drew B. Milligan
San Diego
Milligan
Emma Weldein
Baudlirian
Eeona
Mily
Premier Trepoff resigns as Russian premier in 1916
London reports Premier Alexander Trepoff has resigned along with Minister Ignatieff. Prince Golitzine becomes premier and Kultchitsky appointed minister of public instruction. Trepoff’s dum a remarks soon after his 1916 appointment sparked dissension and demonstrations.
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London
Alexander Trepoff
Reuter
Petrograd
Trepofft
Count Ignatieff
Prince Golitzine
Council of the Empire
Benator Kultchitsky
Neratoff
Alexander Feodorovich Trepoff
Horis V. Sturmer
Trepoff
Eas
Duma
Arnold Daily Seriously Ill in New York
New York January 10 Arnold Daily actor is in critical condition after an appendicitis operation. He had grown ill days earlier but continued acting in the new play until yesterday.
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Arnold Daily
New York
Shannon Sinking Disputed By British Navy
Berlin reports via wireless that the British armored cruiser Shannon of 14,000 tons was sunk by a mine in November, while London officials deny any truth to the claim and say no submarine or mine caused such a loss.
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Shannon
Berlin
Adyville
Basler Ansewor
Overseas News Agency
Bhannon
London
Ud Lnst
Buffalo Bill Pioneer Scout William F Cody Dies in Denver
Denver reports the death of William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill at age seventy when surrounded by his wife and daughter. Born 1846 in Iowa he grew up along the Kansas border, worked as a mule skinner and scout, helped build the West, led the Wild West Show and faced financial ups and downs including a Colorado Springs bankruptcy in 1914.
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Denver
William F. Cody
Buffalo Hill
Cody
Wye
L. E. Deck
Plains
Willam
Frederick Cody
Buffalo Bill
Scott County
Iowa
Weston
Kansas City
Fort Leavenworth
Kanans
Missouri River
Salt Creek
Salt Creek Valley
Kansas
Leavenworth
Young Cody
Missouri
Satan
Free State
Kansans
Frontier
Nebraska
Wyoming
Brigham Young
Lincoln
Jim” Bridger
Wells Fargo Express Company
American
Express Company
Kansas Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
Wounded Knee
Yellow Hand
Nebraska National Guard
Quaker Oats Workers Walkout in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids Iowa the entire Quaker Data mine workforce of about 1200 to 1300 people strikes in sympathy with a packing room pay demand. The walkout affects the whole plant as workers press for higher wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Dan
Quaker Data Mine
Presidential nominations list for Calextoo postmaster and Army officers
President Wilson nominated Dr. Dool for postmaster at Calextoo California. Other nominations include Inspector General John L. Chamberlain with general rank, Col. Edward Murr of the corps of engineers, for service in Hawaii territory, Plehulaukes.
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Washington
Dool
Wilson
Calextoo
Cal
Army
John L. Chamberlain
California
Edward Murr
Corps of Ears
Territory of Hawaii
Plehulaukes
Entente approves Wilson note reply ready for delivery
Paris reports that all entente governments have approved the reply to President Wilson and delivery is imminent. The text will be published 48 hours after receipt by the American government and runs about 1200 to 1500 words with more specific terms than prior communications but still guarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Jon. i
Marcel Rutini
Entente
Wilson
Willson
Paris
London
British cruiser reportedly sinks German raider in Atlantic
Reports circulate in steamship circles that a German raider was sunk by a British cruiser in the Atlantic. Lamport and Talbot line say the overdue Voltaire may be in Bermuda ports after suspected capture and recapture. Voltaire supposedly left Liverpool November 24 for New York.
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New York
Fen
Lamport and Tiolt Line
Voltaire
Rasors
Bermu
Line
Bermuda
Liverpool
Five Deaths A Day In Alabama Guard At Nogales
A letter reported an average of five deaths daily among Alabama National Guard troops at Nogales Arizona from typhoid pneumonia and germ meningitis. The report cites Crain of Nomiles and notes strict orders to keep tents open daily to reduce pneumonia risk due to foul air.
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Alabama
Visolin
Cal
Alabama National Guard
Nogales
Ariz
el Paso
Tex
Raymond HH. Kunz
Pennsylvania Infantry
Fort Elisa Hospital
FE. P. Smith
Columbus
Ohio
Prohibitory Bill Debates in State Legislature
The looming battle over a bone dry law pits the Anti Saloon league draft against the Legislature. Proposals cap liquor imports and require permits for prescriptions while a state enforcement bureau would consolidate officers to enforce all laws.
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Pierre
R. SN
Holeple
Anti- Saloon League
Caldwell
Supreme Court
South Dakota
Labrie
Spink County
Committee Favors Alaska Dry Bill at Hearing
Washington reports the House Territories Committee heard Alaska will face drastic prohibition. The panel noted 3225 retail dealers and sin brewers exist in the territory as Chairman Houston signaled the bill's favorable treatment. Senator Kenyon predicted a DC prohibition bill will pass the House and become law amid strong public pressure.
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Washington, D. C
Alaska
House Territories Committee
Houston
Kenyon
District of Columbia
House
Washington
Nation
Dry forces predict bill will pass House
Washington reports Senate action with a 65 to 22 vote to approve the Sheppard bill for prohibition in the District of Columbia. Supporters mobilize to push House passage, hoping a favorable special rule will enable a quick victory and a dry capital by November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
District of Columbia
House
National
Two Harbors Mayor Cleared Of Bribe Charge
After a 35 minute jury deliberation Ernest G. Strand socialist mayor of Two Harbors was found not guilty on the bribery charge. Prosecutors expect the additional indictment alleging a $25 bribe will probably not be pursued.
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Two Harbors
Minn
Ernest G. Strand
Strand
Four Mexicans Killed in Zapata Filibuster Clash
San Antonio January 10. Seven prisoners were taken by New Hampshire infantry after a clash with filibusters near Zapata Texas Saturday night. Firing began when border patrol intervened as a large group of Mexicans crossed the Rio Grande. Four Mexicans were killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Rat New Hampshire Infantry
Zapata
Southern Department
New Hampshire Border Patrol
Rio Grande
U. S. Education Aid Through Vocational Training Bill
Congress passes the Hughes bill to aid vocational education with federal funds for training and employment of teachers. First year funding set at 1.7 million dollars, rising to 7.2 million after nine years, with states required to match and form boards to oversee distribution. Participation limited to schools offering day and evening classes and serving youths as young as 14.
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Washington, D
Wilson
House
Hughes
Senate
Wilson Pushes Plan for Peace
President Wilson continues to seek peace by diplomacy and neutrals. An important conference with Swiss Minister Ritter last evening focused on the peace effort, though details are withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Ritter
Germans Prepare New Peace Speech in Reichstag
Amsterdam dispatch says Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg may issue an important declaration mid month after awaiting the Entente reply to President Wilson. Germany will also address neutrals supporting Wilson and define its position in the Reichstag once the contents are known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
London
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Berlin
Wilson
Reichstag
Germany
Composer Schlesinger Dies in Nive France
Sebastian Schlesinger, noted composer of musical compositions, died in Nive France on January 10. He was a prominent figure in contemporary classical music and influenced several younger composers.
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Schlesinger
DIES
Nive
France
Sebastian Rehlesinger
Appleton Girls Adopt Live Baby for Domestic Science Study
Appleton Wisconsin January 11. High school girls in the domestic science department adopted a two month old baby to feed scientifically and place on a health schedule. The infant came from a poor seven child family. A government loan of 16,000,000 at 8 percent secured by taxes helped launch Bank of England operations in 1604.
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Appleton
Wis
Appleton High School
Bank of England
Siam's Girls More Shapely Prettier
A Cambridge item reports Prince Mabidel, brother of the king, praises Siamese and American chorus girls. He notes Siam's women are more beautiful, shapely, and graceful than their American counterparts, while admitting admiration for American performers.
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Siam
Caambridge
Manas
Jan
Alster
Bowlen
Beauly
Prince Mabidel
Tle
Fiam
Harvard
Sf Bonghia
Ward
Riam
Cleveland Baby Dies After Parents Asked Police Kill It
The Cleveland baby linked to a plea by its parents to have it killed because it was deemed hopelessly crippled died today from epilepsy and pneumonia. Dr Hasselden of Chicago examined the child months ago.
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Des Molines
Cleveland
Hasselden
Chicago
Greek Council Urges Acceptance of Allies Ultimatum
London and Athens report the Greek council of ministers favors accepting the allies ultimatum. Government circles regard the Entente measures against extending influence of former Premier Venizelos as satisfactory, awaiting a reply to the ultimatum to be delivered tomorrow.
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London
Greek Council of Ministers
Exchange Telegraph Company
Athens
Entente
Venizelos
Suffrage Amendment Backed for 1918 Vote
In Pierre North Dakota the suffrage lobbyists predict resubmission of the amendment at the 1918 general election after careful checks in both legislative houses. Waters of Hand county introduced the Senate measure on Tuesday. The last election showed four fifths of counties with suffrage majorities, supporting the advocates.
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Pierre
Senate
Waters
Hand
Safety inventor sent to hospital after street demonstration
New York on January 10 James Locorriero demonstrated a new automobile fender designed to prevent accidents. A car traveling 25 mph struck him and he was knocked beneath it. Spectators believed he was killed and he was hospitalized at Roosevelt Hospital.
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New York
Juet
James Tocorriero
Locorriero
Ponte Atricken
Ile
Roosevelt Hospital
State Legislature Debates Budget and Tax Proposals
Discussion centers on a special tax levy for city advertising and a budget bill advanced to the house calendar. Proposals include increasing advertising millage, forming a governor-led budget board, and bills affecting mercantile accounts and trading stamps amid shifting political support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wea
Butte County
Buchels
Senate
Bill would abolish common law marriages in South Dakota
In a reflection of the Henson case Representative Withee introduces a bill to end all validity of common law marriages in the state. The measure requires a civil contract solemnized registered and recognized for marriage. The piece also notes a separate Giiby proposal to register teachers and match them with openings through the state superintendent, aiming to cut bureau-related recruitment fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Henson
Turner County
Withee
South Dakota
Giiby
Spink County
Villa’s Forces Move Toward Chihuahua City and Juarez
Government agents report Francisco Villa has sent 3000 troops from Parral to operate between Chihuahua City and Juarez with the aim of occupying the state capital and Juarez while General Marcula is away in southwestern Chihuahua. Refugees arriving at the border confirm the report.
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el Paso
Tex
Francisco Villa
Parral
Chihuahua City
Juares
Juarez
Marcula
Chihuahua
Denver Fire Halts at Hollis and Platte Stables Fire
Denver fire units battled a blaze at Hollis and Platte stables within the Union stockyards. Two thirds of Denver’s fire force were used. 60 horses perished and losses were put at about 75000 dollars. Origin undetermined at 11 o clock.
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Denver
Cole
Jan
Hollis & Platte
Denver Union Stock Yards
Amendment Adds Fine for Missed Federal Vote
Washington January 10 Senator Works introduced an amendment to the Owen corrupt practices bill. It would fine every qualified voter who abstains from voting in a federal election due to sickness with a 25 dollar penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Works
Juror Receives Pamphlet in Mooney Trial
In San Francisco on January 10, a juror in the Thomas J. Mooney murder trial handed a pamphlet favoring the defense to the court. The pamphlet, claimed by S Bestan dig, a talesman, to be mail received, sparked uproar as juror influence is a felony. The defense denied links to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Thomas J. Mooney
S. Bestandig
Stresemann Says Germany Must Hold Flemish Coast to Win War
Dr Gustave Stresemann, German deputy, told a Hanover audience that Germany must possess the Flemish coast or lose the war. He warned peace without this gain would cede victory to England, and urged emphasis on submarines to cripple British tonnage and economy.
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Germany
Flemish
London
Gustave Stresemann
Hanover
Amsterdam
Times
Stresemilen
England
Neuif
Belgium
Rhine
France
Algeciras
Hin Mpower
Stresemann
Mla
Megan Firine
Aplaine
Hotel Man Arrested in Graft Plot
Chicago investigation into police graft leads to the detention of Thomas Newbold, a wealthy hotel and cafe owner. State's Attorney Mackay Hoyne cites confessions by Thomas Costello and Lieutenant Augustus White that implicate Chief Charles Henley as head of the graft ring. Chief Healy remains free on bonds. Hoyne says inquiry is in its infancy and will take weeks to uncover the network.
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Charlies C. Henley
Lev
Underworld
Healy
Hoyne
Wet organization yields on prohibition fight in senate
Lincoln Nebraska January 11 the wet organization in the senate has conceded control over approval of prohibition bills to a majority committee to be named by a senator who will chair it. An attempt to censor speeches by outsiders invited to address the senate was defeated. Governor Neville sent to the senate the appointment of E C Mayfield World Herald Sunday editor to succeed Judy H Kennedy Omaha to be considered next Tuesday with a strong effort to block confirmation.
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Neville
State Senate
E. C. Mayfield
The
World Herald
State Board of Control
Judy Howard Kennedy
Omaha
Discontinued Hearings on Wood Resolution in Washington
Washington January 11 The House rules committee suspended public hearings on Representative Wood's resolution to probe a stock market leak in President Wilson's peace note. Dow Jones head C W Barres subpoenaed for papers. Committee to decide on Lawson shocks and broad exchange inquiry. No action in executive session. Members expect adverse report to the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
House Rules Committee
Wood
Wilson
C. W. Barres
Dow, Jones & Co
Lawson
Stock Exchange
Alfonso Orders Cabinet Back To Work
King Alfonso ends cabinet crisis after long talks with Count De Homandes and Count De Romanones. The king expresses full confidence in the premier and orders the government to resume duties with the same ministers.
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Alfonso
Cabinet
Madrid
Ivin Parle
Count de Homandes
Count de Romanones
Washington suffragists plan silent White House protest
In Washington DC ten women suffragists announce plans for a silent seating at the White House grounds after appeals to President Wilson for support of the Susan B Anthony amendment. The action aims to force the president to confront ongoing pleas for suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Wilson
Susan
Anthony
White House
Cedar Rapids Burglar Gags Victim After Breaking In
A morning break in in Cedar Rapids left a resident bound and gagged by a burglar who secured only a small amount of cash. Neighbors report a loud disturbance linked to the incident and police investigation is ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapiths
Mies
Dole Brecha
Kickingwoeltet
Watithon
Unfilled Steel Orders Hit New Records in December
United States Steel Corp reports unfilled orders for the month ending December reached 1,067,286 tons, increasing by 45,744 tons from the previous month and breaking all previous records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Decemera
Tony An Incliwe
Agai
Postmasters in South Dakota and muddled population notes
Fragmentary text mentions Washington and Dan and Wolo Mbebebe in a context of nominations or appointments. Mentions Swine village population and a debate over a plan for an area near Micandescent lane. Irregular phrasing references Madagascar and cavalry logistics with oxen, implying unsettled opinions and impracticalities.
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South Dakota
Washington
Dan
Pominaten
Mitek
Wll
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