Plan Embargo on Foodstuffs in Washington Debate
Washington January 14 reports discuss possible embargoes on wheat and even meats and grain in general. The idea surfaces in legislative and agriculture circles as grain and flour prices rise, with concern over Europe taking surplus supplies and impacting home consumption. A survey by the Department of Pr event grain and meat supply is considered as a first step toward potential embargo measures.
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Washington, D.C
Department of Agriculture
Europe
Department of Vericulture
Department of Prement
Amencon
Two German Submarines Sunk by Dover Batteries
Two German submarines were fired upon and sunk by Dover coast batteries as reports from London indicate. Airship activity over the English Channel was observed last night but not yet confirmed. Dover has faced air attacks twice with harbor ships likely target of submarine raid. impact of air and water strikes described as limited.
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London
Dover
English Channel
Kenyon Proposes Changes to Ship Purchase Bill
Washington reports President Wilson aims to push the ship purchase bill with likely Republican support at the expense of Philippine and conservation measures. Manuel Quezon says the Philippine bill won’t pass this session. Senator Kenyon suggests amendments to win Republican backing, including a nonpartisan board and ending temporary project status. If passage stalls, an extra session seems likely.
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Washington
Wilson
Manuel Quezon
Kenyon
White House
Fone
la Follette
Kenfoo
Nators Norris
Cla
Cummins
Vessels Go Ashore Off Atlantic Coast
Two ships run aground off the Atlantic coast in rough seas. Rescue teams reported crews aboard the vessels Einer Bidid and Gina the tod, with crews in danger as hulls listed and engines failing. Authorities urged caution as searches continue for possible injuries or losses.
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Atlantic
Ehownwe
Moe
Zapata forces evacuated Mexico City amid Obregon victory
Washington reports from Vera Cruz say Zapata troops abandoned the Mexican capital after Obregon's victory at San Martin. Carranza says Veracruz state governor denounces oil firms seeking protection as foreign stockholders aid enemies. Montery evacuated. Villa expected at Agua Calientes.
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DC. C
Carranza
Vera Crux
Puebla
Mexico City
Zapata
Obregon
San Martin
Constitutional Jat
Sanchez
Moreloy
Aguilar
Argusmedo
Vera Cruz
Victoria
Valles
Angeles
Torreon
Herrera
Monterey
Villa
State Department
Chihuahua
Aguae Calientes
Aguilar Petroleum Company
Penn-Mex Oil Company
Tampico
Currangia
Interborough Heads Held for Negligence in Wreck
New York January grand jury action accuses Interborough Rapid Transit leaders of culpable negligence over a Sixth Avenue elevated line wreck last month that killed two. Defendants include president Theodore P. Shonts and several directors. $6,000 bail posted for each by a surety firm. Charges cite inspection methods, safeguards, and a one man crew, with a note on replacing wooden cars with fire-proof ones.
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New York
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Sixth Avenue
Theodore P. Shonts
Frank Hedley
August Melmont
Corneliua Vanderbilt
Ward J. Herwind
W Loon Pepperman
de C. Sullivan
Edward Db Tacon
T. Dewitt Cuyler
Edwin 8. Marston
Andrew Freedman
Charles B. Ludlow
Horace M. Minher
Two Oklahoma Banks Looted by Robbers
Oklahoma City report says robbers blew the gate of the State Bank at Gerber and escaped. the event marks the sixth bank robbery in Oklahoma since May. A bill seeks $1,000 rewards for capture. deputies searched for the bandits as more details emerged from Garfield and nearby counties.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
State Bank
Gerber
Ward
Garfield County
Oklhoma
Oklahoma
England Plans Protectorate In Syria
In an overseas policy report, England outlines aims to establish a protectorate in Syria. The document discusses governance, security measures, and regional influence as Britain seeks to shape the mandate amid imperial tensions.
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England
Syria
Senate favors Sheppard motion to suspend rules on DC dry status
Washington, Jan 12. The Senate moved toward making the District of Columbia dry by favoring a suspension of the rules to attach a prohibition amendment to the district appropriation bill. Prohibition supporters expect a national impact if the capital becomes dry, while opponents fear a setback.
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Sheppard
Senate
District of Columbia
Washington, D. C
District of Ca- Himbindey
Sterling
Crawford
Norris
Hitchhcock
Rules
Hoke Smith
Cummine
Kenyon
Oppendea
Prohibition
Cummins
Sheppard Moton
Overman
Gallinger
Willhiine
Columbian City
Nelson
Kern
O'Gorman
Friends of Prohibition
Washington
Hoosier Officials Admit Guilty in Election Conspiracy
In Indianapolis on January 14, 80 Terre Haute men indicted by a federal grand jury pleaded guilty before Judge Anderson in federal court. Mayor Roberts of Terre Haute, Judge Eli Redman, Sheriff Dennis Shea, and others filed demurrers. 114 men were told they could return home while demurrers are argued January 20. J Edward Holler, formerly police chief, also pleaded guilty.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Utr
Iin
Economy Move Aims to Trim Legislature Staff
Des Moines Iowa January 1 A push for economy in the Thirty sixth general assembly seeks to cut staff by hiring extra help. The joint committee of house and senate includes Burage Chase Clark son and others. Custodian Duckworth will testify that janitors can be reduced by up to eighty percent with adequate care.
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Des Moines
General Assembly
House
Senate
Burage
Chase
Clarkson
Dremmer King
Purdy
Montgomery
Tom
Duckworth
Buslnee
Wither Hous
Clarke
Donahue Likely to Hold Contested Seat
Unclear fragmented text discusses Donahue and possible contest of a seat. Mentions Pierme and BP with garbled phrases implying election implications and potential challengers. Unable to identify full names, dates, or locations due to damaged OCR.
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Donahue
Turkiye Turmoil Worsens Greek Persecution in Asia Minor
A London dispatch reports Greeks in Asia Minor facing intensified Turkish violence and forced conscription. Attacks in Bidonia and Smyrna terrorize civilians as authorities resist arrests of bandits and Christians face land requisitions and confiscation without compensation.
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Porte
German Cruiser Bremen Damaged by Mine
London reports the German cruiser Bremen arrived at Wilhelmshaven badly damaged by a mine. The Bremen, 841 feet long and 2,250 tons, carried 256 crew and armament of ten 4.1 inch guns and torpedo tubes. It served at Vera Cruz, joined the Jamestown Exposition in 1907, and visited New York in 1909.
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London
Bremen
Wilhelmshaven
Evening Star
Petrourid
New York
Servia Demands Austrian Provinces Including Dalmatia
Rome January 13 Servia rejects a London style settlement and insists on gaining Austrian provinces. Officials say Serbia will not accept a Adriatic port only, seeking Bosnialettegina Dalmatia under a neutrality principle to preserve independence after the war.
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London
Paris
Berlin
Adriatic
Ory
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Austria
Bosnislettegegina
Dalmatia
Democrats in House Deny Wet and Dry Split
Des Moines reports show Democrats in the House denying a split over wet and dry issues as caucus meetings proceed. Members debate committee assignments and clerical positions amid rumors of factional divisions.
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King Albert Praises Conduct of Cardinal Meredor
Havre telegraphs that King Albert of Belgium lauded Cardinal Meredor for his steadfastness in upholding the rights of a just cause. The message, transmitted from Paris on January 12, reflects the king's satisfaction with the cardinal's conduct and the broader moral stance during difficult times.
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King Albert
Havre
Paris
KI Albert
Belgium
Benedict
Meredor
Ares
Wight
Missouri Debates Eugenic Marriage Law
Fragmentary report shows Missouri officials considering a eugenic marriage law. The article mentions a Jefferson city dateline and references a legislative discussion on proposed marital standards tied to eugenics.
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Missouri
Horsemen Meeting Detroit Micb Jou Changes
Fragmentary note reports a Detroit meeting of horsemen with changes discussed. Vague references to adjustments and scheduling appear, but specifics remain unclear.
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Detroit
Micb
Karlsruhe sunk in naval engagement off Grenada claim
A Montreal letter to the Gazette cites a Grenada eyewitness who says the German cruiser Karlsruhe took part in a battle offshore Grenada, was sunk, and left wreckage including a life buoy marked Karlsruhe and candles reading Kaiser Light. Fishermen reports and recovered bodies support the claim.
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Montreal
Heit Fel
Aiven
cFiber Koristule
Carriacon
Kaiser Light
Cutie Isle of Rhondre
M.S. Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe
Wilson Won’t Comment on England’s Note
President Wilson said he had no comment on the British reply to the American note as preliminary. He plans a full study with Secretary Bryan and discusses it soon. Government officers have reviewed the communication and say concessions were made but much remains to be explained to American merchants.
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Washington
Bryan
Amendment Aims at Cumulative Voting in Cooperatives
Lincoln Nebraska January 1 Representative Koorf of Cedar introduced the first constitutional amendment this morning to prevent cumulative voting in cooperative stockholder meetings. Gormley of Kearney County also pushed a bill to create a nine member supreme court commission appointed by the governor. Tibbet(s) of Atlanta proposed a bill banning hunting with pump guns or automative hot site. The county Unity school bill faced debate with representatives Rib. The Republicans were treated better than expected as chairmen for senate committees were named, including Koti Wayne Ways and Centras Henry Colfax Howell Eighth ygland and Wilson Dowdme.
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Koorf
Cedar
Gormley
Kearney County
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Tibbets
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County Unity School
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Tibbet
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Wayne
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Colfex
Insurance
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Douglan
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Ygland
Foone
Turkey to Get Fifth of German Indemnity
A leaked dispatch from Dedougateh reports a treaty proposal where Germany would supply Turkey with war munitions and specialists during the conflict. If Germany is defeated, Turkey would receive one fifth of the war indemnity, with a clause protecting Ottoman territory.
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Turkey
Padan
Dedougateh
Hulgarts
Geremany
Karl Cose
Great Britain
Moenia
Schumann Heine 15 Pneumonia Sufferer
Fragmentary OCR notes report a pneumonia case involving Schumann Heine at an unnamed location. The readable text mentions a person aged 15 and references a hospital or home setting with unclear details about treatment or outcome.
Belgian Army Reforms and Heroism Under King Albert
Eyewitness account from Molemhia describes 60 000 Belgians in the army amid German pressure at the Yser frontier. King Albert leads a lean force with Flemish peasants and young officers, the monarchy reshaping command. Soldiers praise improved efficiency, though trench leave is restricted and former rank holds erode.
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Cormany
Moleiwin
Albert
Liege
Yeur
Seoke
Osten
Suarda
Molehim
Wang the Yser
Porta
Patronage wrangle near settlement in Washington
Washington January 18 The patronage clash between the president and the senate may be settled with new appointments for internal revenue and other posts. Senator Hughes discussed with the president and a subcommittee, headed by Senator Stone, suggested sending in more men deemed personally offensive to a senator. A Kansas City district marshal may be appointed to win Senator Reed's approval, and a western New York attorneyship adjustment is considered. The president is not expected to withdraw support from Hampton.
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George FE
Himpton
Internal Revenue
South Jersey
Stone
Inne
Missouri
Kansas City
New York
Hampton
Monterey Evacuated as Carranza Troops Withdraw
Washington reports Monterey emptied of Carranza troops who marched toward Matamoros. Consul General Hata notes Villaroopa positions 20 miles south show no resistance expected. President Wilson reacts to progress on accords between Calles and Maytorena and border stabilization efforts.
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Matamoros
Hata
Villlaroopa
Arrison
Scott
Gener Calles
Carrmanchee
Napo
Sohora
Maytorena
Wilson
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Aculomnis
Mealowa
Tel Calla
Mexico
Mother Teachers Win Contest in New York
In Albany and New York City, a series of education rulings swap between mothers returning to work and teachers dismissed for duty issues. Miseribemienl Lochsne mine inte sents herself from the public sy linle to hear un efithd, Comalesboiwn dan Finley of the time witte department of vale cation devided today. Mes HMabiget Peixotto, a teacher who became a mother while absent without leave, was reinstated by the New York City Board of Education.
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N.Y
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Witte
Vale Cation
Dow John
Roche Hye Dent
Peixotto
New York City
Beard of Education
Nebraskan Congressman Ill in Washington
Reported illness befalls Representative Bartow of Nebraska while in Washington. Details are unclear as garbled text obscures specifics of his condition, timeline, and the reaction from colleagues and officials.
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Nebraska
Washington
Farmers blamed for droughts and rising prices
The fragment blames farmers for economic troubles during a drought era, accusing them of withholding supplies and driving up costs. It mentions public dissatisfaction and calls for accountability, with phrases hinting at political tension and public debate.
Millions of Men Massing for Spring Campaign Era
London dispatches report Turkey agrees to Italy demands over the Ha delda incident. British vice consul Richwrilvon released and soldiers who broke into the Italian consulate to be punished. Allied forces plan spring offensives as Germany readies a counter move. Romania and Italy may be drawn in. Reports describe heavy Western and Eastern fighting with renewed activity as spring nears.
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Tome
Turkey
Italy
Hadelda
Ne Wivices
Richwrilvon
Podelda
Huilding
London
Britain
France
Berlin
Germany
Servia
Russia
Great Britain
German Press Denies French Charge On Armistice Claims
Berlin dispatch reports official telegram refuting Paris claims of German violations in the alleged attack. The German cabinet asserts the French account is lacking detail and stresses German forces maintained discipline and observed warfare rules during the clash, denying any breach.
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Vie Logden
Berlin
Gernung
Herlin
Colorado executive asks industrial law changes
A Colorado executive discusses industrial law changes aimed at preventing wrongdoing within state institutions. The proposal references Governor George and a broad plan for state control, budgeting, and public welfare measures amid constitutional concerns.
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Fragmentary notice of election or meeting date
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a Tuesday session and February date related to Mahions with unclear context and missing details.
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CIA
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