German Raider Sinks Ten Ships and Captures Two
Atlantic raid reports seven vessels sunk and nine captured by a German raider between December 12 and January 12 near the Azores and Pernambuco. Crews from sunk ships were taken aboard Hudson Maru. Japanese Hudson Maru arrived at Pernambuco with 237 sailors. Additional ships including Yarrowdale and St Theodore captured. raid possibly near South American coast.
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King George
Mt. Temple
Azores
Pernambuco
London
Atlantic
South America
Brasil
Scotland
St. Theodore
Yarrowdale
Dramatis
Radnorshire
Munieh
Netherby Hall
Mount Temple
Georgic
Voltaire
Nantes
Asmeren
Georgie
Nates
Asnieres
Austrian submarine torpedoed near Mimaton archipelago
An Austrian sip was torpedoed near the Mimaton archipelago by a submarine, according to Admiralty communications released today. Chr ille Mohlin of Watertown is listed as a pan hanger on the George, reports say the ship was sunk by a German raider with cargoes of horses bound to the Allies.
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Atlantic
Lnst
South Atlantic
South American
Norfolk
Brasilian
Mernambucco
Moewe
Clermin
Marelli
Edward VII
Emden
Karlsruhe
Pring Hite Freiderich
Ute
Nantucket
Rome
Januid
Admiralty
Watertown
Chrille Mohlin
Corman
Dpim Wee
Hornes Vd
Cummins Bill Urges U S Buy Troubled Rail Lines
Senator Cummins introduces a bill to grant government ownership of railroads facing strike trouble. If a line cannot resume in three months the government would acquire the property. A five member board including the vice president would oversee investigations.
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Washington
Senate Interstate Commeree Commission
Cummins
Department of Justice
Leak Probe Might Move To New York Inquiry
Washington D C January 18 the peace note leak investigation could be taken to New York. Representative Pou acting for Chairman Henry sought unanimous consent to a new resolution authorizing the committee to employ counsel and hear testimony outside Washington if needed. Testimony resumes tomorrow with financiers including J P Morgan expected.
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Washington
D. C
New York
House
Pou
Henry
J. P. Morgan
Railroads Hold Coal and City May Freeze
Chicago faces a fuel shortage as coal dealers, railroads and officials fight a crisis. Chesapeake & Ohio joins embargoes on westbound coal from Pocahontas, WV, adding to standstills that halt 90 percent of heating coal for apartments, offices, and hospitals as Ohio terminals prove unable to handle traffic.
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Chicago
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Pocahontas
West Virginia
Norfolk & Western
Baltimore & Ohio
Ohio
Lost Army Aviators Seen Flying In Sonora
Lieut. Col. Harry G. Bishop and Lieutenant Robertson, missing aviators, were spotted last Wednesday flying low about three miles north of La Bolsa Sonora. The sighting was reported to Col. Richard H. Wilson by a civilian search party, shifting the search area about sixty miles eastward.
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Unia
Ariz
Harry G. Bishop
Robertson
la Bolsa
Sonora
Richard H. Wilson
Fourteenth United States Infantry
Osborne and others sent to prison ship
Thomas Mott Osborne former Sing Sing warden John McCormick Bowdon College professor and Osborne secretary Harry Brosky began a week of voluntary servitude on the detention ship Southery in Portsmouth NH handcuffed in grade uniform The group is to investigate conditions at the prison for the Navy Department at Secretary Daniels request and were assigned to laundry and deck scrubbing duties.
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Portsmouth
Nhs
Thomas Mott Osborne
Sing Sing
John McCormick
Bowdon College
Osborne
Harry Brosky
United States Naval Prison
Navy Department
Daniele
Southery
Dupuy Succeeds Ramsey as Crucible Stew Co Chairman
Pittsburgh reports the Crucible Stew Company of America elected Herbert Dupuy as chairman of the board to succeed C Ramsey as president. The board declared an extra dividend of 2 percent and left 10 percent arrears on accrued dividends.
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Dupuy
Ramsey
Pittsburgh
Crucible Stew Company of America
Herbert Dupuy
C. Ramsey
Wlro
Benson Succeeds Dewey in Navy Leadership Change
Washington January 17 Admiral William S. Benson became the ranking officer of the navy and likely will be elevated to president of the general board while retaining duties as chief of naval operations. The promotion marks a key shift in senior leadership with Admiral Dewey already noted in the text.
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Benson
Dewey
Washington
W. FE. Lenson
General Board
Doe
Admiral Benson
Admin Dowey
Death of Ailee Hom Wollinsa After Fall
Ailee Hom Wollinsa, a member of a well known family, died from a blood clot on her brain two weeks after a fall. She was 60 years old.
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Council Butt
Jim
Ote
Ailee Hom Wollinsa
Jee
Well Known Writer Dies At Home In Town
Hiowhwmion New York author Tonia Bila Kimbery Lubbe, renowned in the east and California, where she lived at different times, died at her home here last night.
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Hiowhwmion
N.Y
Dam
Tonia Bila Kimbery Lubbe
East
California
Umea
Diod
Judge rules liquor shipments violate Webb Kenyon law
Des Moines Iowa January 18 Judge Herbert Utterback of the district court ruled that a shipment of liquor into Iowa to a druggist with a license is protected only if licensed druggists receive poor shipments. If sustained a permanent bar on liquor shipments to Iowa would result. Rock Island railroad officials notified Valley Junction agents no more liquor deliveries without an official bill of lading.
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Des Moines
Herbert Utterback
District Court
Lewa
Webb-Kenyon
Coua
Rockleland Railroad
Valley Junction
Des Moines Debates on Whitmore Prohibition Bills
In Des Moines Iowa on January 18 the house faces tough odds to pass Senator Whitmore s bone dry measures as many dry supporters fear harm to the amendment cause. Pitt leaders and several representatives express opposition or hesitation urging no rushed action until the prohibitory amendment is decided.
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Des Moines
Whitmore
Lown
Senate
Friends of Prohibition
Pitt Force
Pitt
J. C. Grason
Pottawattamie, Ao
Grason
James F. Johnston
Lucas
Johnston
Wife testifies in defense of bank robber Louis Assman
Mrs Louis Avaman 24 asserts her husband suffered drug induced lapses and kept a drug store in Omaha. She describes his ruin from morphine and whisky and says she faced the strain alone. Detective Pipkin recalls Assman saying a man tipped off the Winslow robbery and Calcord fired at the cashier attempting to jam the door.
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Tribune
Fremont
Neb
Louis Avaman
Louis Assman
Winslow
Asemann
Omaha
Assman
Charles Pipkin
Hat Assman
Aconan
Calcord
Germany says no to American democratic reform praise
Amsterdam reports a German commentary on U S political shifts. The piece defends Germany’s monarchic system as pure and invulnerable to what it calls Western “pseudo democratic republican” trends. It mocks U S scandals and rejects liberal reforms as threats to stability and national virtue.
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Arase
Germany
No Smoking's New House Rule In Pierre Legislature
Pierre January 18 no smoking in the house is a rule adopted on motion of Larson. The house passes a nurses' registration bill and appropriations for legislative expenses and 25000 for additional land at the deaf school. A 4 cent per acre tax on indorsement and indemnity lands in school districts passes. McGee impeachment papers referred to judiciary. Senate passes Ardahl budget bill after house delays. Senate considers closing public highways near state land to protect the deaf mute home. McClintock 10 percent legal interest bill passes after banker Moore questions high rates. Bills in senate include Torrens land registration and tax collection from express companies. Legislative inquiry into Dr W Franklyn Jones sexual examinations remains stalled in education committee.
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Benson
Senate
Ardahl
Board of Charities
See
McClintock
Moore
W. Franklyn Jones
The
State University
Committee On Education
Greeks Ready 10 Attack Allies
London reports a cablegram from Athens saying Greece has accepted allied demands in full. General von Falkenhayn is described as en route to Greece, with Greek troops moving north rather than into Peloponnesus, risking clashes with allied forces. A Salonican report places Falkenhayn at Larissa via Athens.
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London
F. E. H. Eliett
Athens
von Falkenhayn
Greece
Saloniki
Peloponnesus
Milan
Italy
Faris
Larissa
Secolo
Memorial exercises honor late Senator Theodore Berndt
In the senate memorials were offered for Theodore Berndt of Bon Homme county who died near Tyndall. Senators Stephens McLean and Hale offered resolutions, printed in the Journal, and sent to his widow. Stephens praised Berndt’s long service and noted many visitors at the funeral.
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Fr Onda
Senate
Stephens
Allies Lose 66 Flyers in Month December Fronts
Berlin reports through wireless Sayville that sixty six Allied aircraft were shot down in December across various fronts. Central powers claim twenty two of these aircraft are now in their possession. The month saw the lowest Allied losses in the period at twelve machines.
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Allies
Teutons
Berlin
Pierre 8 D Janie Rilla Case In House Charge
An unclear report discusses a person named Pierre and an individual Janie Rilla involved in a domestic matter. The text references a jail sentence and a lack of a fine option for a second offense under a presumably anticiliatot law.
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Pierre
Janie Rilla
Will to Admit More Rejected Soldiers Delayed in France
Paris reports a delayed cabinet session on General Roques's Will to admit further medical reexaminations for men rejected by army doctors. A second measure by General Linet is expected, and wage payments to munition workers in Paris will be accelerated with compulsory arbitration planned amid factory strikes.
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Paris
Roques
Army Medichs
Cleneral Linetes
Mmien
Parte
Elearthy
Macules Watweer
Duel Between Russian Leaders Stuns Petrograd
A dramatic clash is described by Novoe Vremya alleging that M Protopopoff, Interior Minister, confronted M Rodniante Rodwianke, head of the Duma, during New Year recess at Takkoe Selo. The Duma head allegedly turned away in a curt reply.
Spread Eagle Order Brings Punishment
An order directs Capt Wilbur Wright and Lieut Frances A Spencer to be court martialed over the Spread Eagle punishment incident. Maj Gen Leonard Wood leads the investigation into the affair within the second field Artillery, with the deadlock and formal charges noted.
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New York
Wilbur Wright
Frances A. Spencer
Leonard Wood
Memorial to Congress in Oregon Seeks Prohibition Law Action
In Fulem Oregon on June 17 a memorial urges Congress to submit national prohibition and enact laws banning mail advertising. The measure was recently adopted by the state senate and passed by the house of representatives.
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Fulem
Ore
Momoylale
Congress
Tte
Boung
Favorable Report on Shipping Board Nominations
Washington January report from the commerce committee approves a favorable report on the nominations to the Shipping Board. The committee ordered the full Senate to consider the president’s nominees.
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Shipping Board
Washington, D
Jan
Voraile
Wilpon
Th8
Commerce Committee
President nominates Gauee for post in Bhenandenk
Washington picks Gauee for the post in Bhenandenk. The nomination comes from the White House as part of today’s appointments.
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Waahingto
Jay
Gauee
Bhenandenk, la
British Company Wins Navy Shell Contract to Save Money
Washington reports Hadfields Limited of England secured a contract for armor piercing 14 and 16 inch naval projectiles amounting to 3.141 million dollars. Secretary Daniels noted American bids were over 200 per shell higher, with delivery times of 19 months for 14 inch and 16 months for 16 inch shells, making the British bid more favorable despite higher share of delivery risk.
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Daniels
Hadfields Limited
American Firme
Hadfiel’e
Deniels
Department
Hadfields
Delvery
Thaw condition worsens as family plans legal bid
Philadelphia physicians report Harry K Thaw remains in a stupor and shows limited improvement after his self inflicted injuries. Lawyers for the Thaw family postpone bedside conference on his defense against New York kidnapping and assault charges as Mary Copley Thaw prepares a public statement.
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Philadelphia
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
New York
Frederick Gump, Jr
Kansas City
Mary Copley Thaw
Advocates Urge Equal Navy With Great Britain
At a Navy League dinner in Westington PD on January 16, Senators Smoot and Representatives Gardner O Shaughnessy and Humphrey urged creating an American navy that would equal or surpass Britain's. Bernard Baker of Baltimore, new Shipping Board member, said the board would boost navy efficiency by developing a robust merchant marine.
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Westington PD. C
Smoot
Gardner
O'Shaughnessy
Humphrey
Navy League of the United States
Great Britain
Bernard Baker
Baltimore
Shipping Board
U S Army Officers Seek Protection for Americans in Chihuahua
Washington reports high army officials fear for the fate of American students in Chihuahua and natives allied with General Pershing after withdrawal. They urged the White House to show intent to provide protection, possibly delaying withdrawal while Mexican forces under Obregon and Murgula move to occupy areas now held by Americans.
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Washington, D.C
Chihuaheg
Pershing
United States
Mexico City
Obregon
Sur
Murgula
Adameen Eight Hour Day Opposed by Railroad Unions
The text reports that Representative Adameen faces organized opposition from railroad labor groups to an eight hour day bill. Leaders including WG Law and grand chief engineers signal active resistance, citing union interests and legal requirements of the Unabotren, with telegrams filed to lawmakers ahead of Friday committee meetings.
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Adameen
Stone
Looe
Yyothwe Dewiteess
Adwin
Chedr Pitts
Grand Chiefstone
Farm Animal Gains and Market Notes
Unclear OCR fragment references increases in farm animals and a note on farm tilines and prices. Mentions January context and a general county or state market gist with silver value hints. No distinct persons or organizations clearly identified.
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Washington
Dan
Unclear text on council appointment resolution
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a council or committee appointment and a resolution but are unreadable in key parts. No definite names, dates, or places are clear, leaving the main action only hinted.
Cross Border Shootout Kills Six Mexicans Near Nogaler
Six Mexicans were killed Sunday 50 miles west of Nogaler when they were fired on by two American cowboys returning with cattle. Deputies say 90 head were stolen from Armvaca Land & Cattle Co. and taken across the border. A Utah cavalry detachment was ordered to patrol the border area.
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Border Ranch
Nogaler
Ari
Here
Utah Cavalry
Armvaca Land & Cattle Company
Aravica
Roy Martin
Matt Burch
Admiral Dewey Dies in Washington at 88
Admiral George Dewey, the United States Navy’s leading hero of the Spanish War, died at his home in Washington DC after a long illness. Tributes poured in from President Wilson and Secretary Daniels as plans formed for a state funeral with naval honors, a 17 gun salute, and ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Amsterdam
London
New York Stock Exchange
Wilson
Washington
Palma
Jupiter Mammon
DD. C
Admiral Dewey
Navy Department
Annapolis
Norfolk
Baker
Daniela
Dolphin
Dewey
Capitol
Liewey
George
Daniels
Ariington National Cemetery
Virginia
Potomac River
George Dewey
Corlwln
Badger
Wilton
Ehleft
Daniela Ukewlee
Fouth
Grand Drive on Liquor Now Planned for 1920
A proposed consolidation of temperance organizations in the United States for 1920 was discussed by the national committee of the prohibition party. If approved, invitations will be extended to related groups for a conference.
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Chicago
United States
Yale
National Committee
Prohibition Party
Ante Solon Heegie Aanaltation
Ign Oe
Denver and Cole Involved in Fatal Railroad Incident Near Kimball
Two men wearing union attire killed in a railroad mishap near Kimball Nebraska. Denver Cole and conductor Ridhey were among the victims. a brakeman from Cheyenne is also mentioned. Officials report unclear motives as investigators pursue leads.
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Denver
Cole
von Teco Alien
Ridhey
Neb
Ome B. Jones
Cheyenne
Wyo
Kimball
Net
Allen di Jones
Cubs Get Senarefe
Chicago report on baseball activities mentions Albert W. Lem and Wurth Ayme and Philadelphia Netlona's, with Jatin Wo Live contributing as a pitcher for Wieilage Nationals. It notes a May event and Weeghouan of the Nos ub, indicating a nonfatal transaction and no tone of aggression.
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CUBS
Senarefe
Chicago
Albert W. Lemaur
Pibeler Wurth
Ayme
Lia Delphia Netlona
Ara Jatin
Ot Wieilage
Eaery Athay Todam
Weeghouan
Toney
Sigsbee Sicks At 72 Amid Birthday Telegram Cheer
In New York New York Dan4 reports Admiral Charles J Sientes celebrated his birthday with breakfast luncheon and congratulatory telegrams and letters noting his condition greatly improved after illness lingering near Admiral Sientes has been listed in the report with relief.
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Sigsbee
New York
Dan
Charles J. Sientes
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