Sunk British steamer Durward and rescue tale reported
The Durward a 1100 ton Glasgow built steamship owned by G Gibson & Co Leith sank after torpedo strike by German submarine off Rotterdam. Crew evacuated to lifeboats to reach HMS radar ship then Rotterdam. German officers boarded forced surrender and towed lifeboats for six hours before drifting at sea. The incident seen as part of German naval policy to starve England.
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Von
Niosterdam
Londen
Jwnds
Mans
Four En Killed On U S Warship San Diego Explosion
Four firemen died and several were seriously injured when a boiler tube blew on the armored cruiser San Diego after a four hour run. The ship proceeded to Guaymas with nine injured, as officials opened a full investigation.
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U.S
San Diego
Bon Diego
Lapa
Max
Wiretria
Cal
Nnte
Ban
Viego
Oscar J. Wyatt
el Centro
Ambus J. Hatrons
Joplin
William F Elliott
Brooklyn
N.Y
Clifford A. Western
Davenport
Sal
Benjamin H. Tucker
H. B. Glidden
Darrellis
Vernoda
William H. Miller
Ernest A. Ledwith
Charles W. Meterson
George Ohm
Bowne A. Bhippi
Seaman
Patrick A. Merriman
Col Pisser
Weollent
Guyamna
Pacific Feet
Ashley H. Robertson
Washingtom
Navy Department
Cfuiser
Howard
Guaymas
Rogers and Affinity Charged in Bronx Case
New York lawyer Janet-Loriya Elton Rogers faces charges amid a Bronx County investigation into the death of two children. District Attorney sought indictments for inducing a woman to live with him for improper purposes. Mrs Walters, mother of the children, implicated in a related case as authorities probe the deaths.
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New York
Janet
Loriya Elton Rogers
Bde Wolters
Twor Chinron
Uronx County
Kewt
Phorstay Rogers
Rindury
Rogom
Mra Wael
Waa
Waltara
Nike Pram
New York Bar Supports Limitation of Arms
The New York bar association backs stricter gun limits urging legislative action. Leaders push for enhanced controls to reduce violence and improve public safety nationwide following recent incidents.
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New York
BAR
Falkenhayn resigns as German war portfolio holder
An official notice states that Lieut General Geivh von Falkenhayn relinquishes his war portfolio. The announcement, issued by Nord Boutachs Allermeimo Zvitug, confirms his stepping down from the general staff position and references his new status within the command structure.
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Herlin
Jan
Nord Boutachs Allermeimo Zvitug
Annoumces
Zeppelin Used in British Raid
Copenhagen reports Zeppelins of the latest type raided England the night of January 20 from a secret frontier base carrying heavy guns and ammunition. A German official version defends airship warfare as legitimate under international law.
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England
Essen
Krupp Plant
Copenhagen
London
Bermin Dechire
Heuter
Ametrdam
Herlin
Great Yarmouth
Freiburg
Dlur-a-Alema
Schkopmund
Food Ship Wilhelmina Clears New York for Germany
The American owned steamer Wilhelmina, carrying a cargo of food supplies consigned to an American in Germany, clears New York for Hamburg. Shippers insist the cargo is for civilian consumption and bar possible German usage. The W L Green Commission disputes Allied interference under international law and seeks state department guidance.
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New York
Germany
Wilhelmina
Iluinbure
Europe
W. L. Green Commssion Company
St. Louis
State Department
Ghent
Britain
Hamburg
LOO Cohy
Moltke Interview Signals War Doom in Wavering Monarchy
In a German interview, former chief of staff Von Moltke reflects on monarchy loyalty and the danger of a monarch pledging the fate of his people. The wartime context prompts questions about leadership and responsibility as events unfold.
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Berlin
Amsterdam
London
Coume von Moltke
Adan
Chater
Believed Killings Reported as Mexican Civil Strife Surges
Carranza agency reports Villareal, treasurer of the national convention, killed with Villa sympathizers in Mexico City. Updates say Murguia besieging Queretaro, Zapata near Puebla, and Villa forces at Rinete with Carranza retreat. Mexico City depredations warned under death penalty as dollar value rises and fuel stocks thin. In New York, Hotel de Gink opens with a restless crowd and a lively, risqué scene as Jeff Davis outlines plans for the new hostelry.
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Washington
Carransa Agency
Villareal
Villa
Banderas
Murguia
Carranga
Queretaro
Vera Crus
Mexico City
Zapata
Puebla
State Department
Carranza
Department
Mexio City
Judge Landis Defends Baseball in Federal War Suit Hearing
Chicago January 22 Judge Landis urged that attacking baseball is akin to striking at a national institution during a hearing on the Federal War out law suit against organized baseball Pepper for the defense argued against the league's prayers for relief and the court noted the league’s own monopoly claim while sidestepping jurisdiction questions.
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Chicago
Landis
George Wharton Feper
Federal League
Owares
United Baseball
Ieee Sailier
Hha
Nasett Clube
Allies Negotiating Three Billion Loan
A terse report notes that negotiations are ongoing among allied nations for a three billion loan. The text references Paris and London and mentions officials in vague terms without clear dates or concrete outcomes.
Ford Promises to Rehabilitate Sing Sing Convicts
New York Jan 2 Henry Ford millionaire manufacturer of automobiles pledges to take every convict out of Sing Sing prison and make a man out of him He testifies before the US commission on industrial relations noting foundations may help but his plan is justice not charity He cites profit sharing a 45 cent per day minimum wage and a 130 percent rise in workers bank accounts as proof of reform and productivity.
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New York
Henry Ford
Detroit
Sing Sing
United States Commission On Industrial Relations
Ford
Ulm
Murdered to Marry Gets Life Sentence in Court
In Los Angeles a jur y convicts Mrs Thelma Tugwell of murder after she drinks chloroform in court to prove its lethality. Tugwell is sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Mrs Mord WH Kennedy, whose diamonds were stolen in a related robbery to fund a vacation and upcoming marriage.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Thelma Tugwell
Percy Tugwell
Tugwell
Mord
Kennedy
Tugwell Wee
Churches May Pay License On Liquor
Denver announces that annual liquor licenses of 100 dollars for druggists and religious organizations may be required after January 1, 1916. The administration bill for enforcing the statewide prohibition amendment lists this and limits intoxicating liquor to medicinal and sacramental use, with quarterly purchase reports to the secretary of state.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Semtor W. ©. Peterson
Secretary of State
Ministera
Suspect Krupp Trick in Patent Petition
London January report from the patent office hints at a Krepp firm plan involving armaments. One patent relates to a major scheme possibly aimed at influencing government and shielding hidden motives behind the application.
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London
Journal of the Patente Officy
Krepp
At Krupp
Pla
Ag Wal
Australian Premier calls for recruits for war effort
Melbourne Reuters correspondent reports Prime Minister William Morris Hughes urges more recruits for Australia. He says manpower is needed to reinforce the imperial forces and that the revolution’s strength remains undiminished.
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London
William Morris Hughes
Austal
Boo
Melbourne
Reuters Telegram Company
Bie
Hughes
Poe
Spain Will Not Have Ship in Navy Parade
Yesterday at a cabinet meeting Prime Minister Madrid announced Spain would not send the battleship Espana to the naval parade for the Saname canal event. The decision followed a leak noted by King Alfonso and concerns about Admiral Boers' attendance. The government confirmed Espana's assignment to a different duty.
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Spain
Madrid
Joe
Alfonso
H Wan Dow
Espana
Saname
Boers
Population nears hundred million mark
Population growth is highlighted as approaching the hundred million milestone amid a discussion of demographic trends and projections. The text references broad estimates and calculations, noting increasing numbers and potential implications for infrastructure and services.
Go after thaw leads to York Jag pursuit
Fragmentary text shows pursuit for a warrant from a Supreme court figure, mentioning York and Jeromemencion of a case. Details are unclear but indicate a police action following a thaw.
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York
Willian Ty
Dagia 7o Bail in Galveston Case Aboard Vessel
Fragmentary text reports a bail matter in Galveston involving a vessel and an unidentified person. Details are unclear due to OCR damage, but the note references bail and a maritime context.
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Galveston
Pas
Russians making slow but steady gains in Poland
London reports indicate Russian advance guards near the German frontier north of the Vistula around Lipno. Heavy fighting continues on the western front with renewed Austrian reinforcements. Belgian, Alsace, and Lorraine actions intensify as German and French forces clash amid floods and difficult roads.
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Poland
London
Vistula
Lipno
Germa
Germaine Heave
Skempe
Mies
Thorn
Huwlans
Shempe
Britten
Russia
Ilas
Amsterdam
Belgium
Outend
Nieuport
Cernay
Thoan
Alsace
Lorraine
Soissons
Mers
St. Michel
Berlin
Porta-Mousson
New Reptile
Rlin War Office
Sennheim
Tine Turte
Caucasus
Firnish
America
Palestine
Carpathians
Egypt
Tennessee
Ignace Paderewicki
Henry Sienkiwies
Bhukowine
Aninwle
Wilson hears pleas for education test
Five hundred men and women including social workers labor leaders and publicists filled the White House east room for a public hearing before President Wilson on immigration literacy test legislation. Advocates argued the test would raise immigration quality while opponents warned it would bar capable entrants and relied on vague reform claims.
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Washington
White House
Wile
Mea
Beato
J. H. Patten
Farmers’ National Congresa
Farmers’ National Union
H. Re "Aalpotite
Yale University
Europe
A. Dennis
Princeton
German arrests of American sailors at Bremen tied to Creon Brier case
Washington reports American crew members from the steamer Creon Brier and the Carolyn were arrested by German authorities at Bremen. The Green Brier commander complained of a British cruiser seizure and detention before reaching Bremen. Advices from the British embassy are awaited as the state department weighs further action.
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Washington
Great Britain
Carolyn
Bremen
State Department
New Orleans
Norfolk
Kirkwall
Falmouth
Bryan
London Foreign Office
Guggenheim backs inheritance tax to aid the poor
Daniel Guggenheim told the federal inquiry into industrial unrest that he favors inheritance taxes on art fortunes to fund public relief and worker welfare. He urged industrial democracy, wage shares, and state support to create jobs and ease cost of living pressures.
WETS CLAIM ADVANTAGE IN DES MOINES CANVASS
Des Moines petition review shows most canvassed names invalid as saloon petition support grows. Report cites that out of 2500 contested names, a large portion would be ruled out under the current rules. City officials consider timing and procedural questions as the canvass proceeds.
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Des Moines
Missouri Pacific to Undergo Reorganization
A New York report states Missouri Pacific to undergo a reorganization following a joint proposal by intervening parties. The action involves trusts and financial firms including Kidder, Peabody & Co and others addressing stockholders about the pending plan.
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Missouri Pacific
New ‘York
Wa Qo Trust
Huhu
Loo & Gd
New York
Kidder, Less & Co
Heston
Missouri
Kenyon to reopen pork barrel fight
Fragmentary text indicates a political fight over pork barrel legislation linked to Kenyon. The article mentions Washington DC and Burton, with unclear details about bill status or participants.
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Kenyon
Pork Barrel
Washington, DC
Bourten Cooter
Burton Gontortelgeae
Bill
Plan to Stimulate Construction Work
Plan outlines employment stimulus for construction sector in New York with details on funding, timelines, and anticipated job creation. Mentions agencies and proposed measures to boost activity and reduce unemployment through public works.
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Cherbourg
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Rogers
Affinity
Tulay
von Falkenhayn
Arnhem
Netherlands
Kripp Steel Works
von Moltke
Saya
Irle
Amir
Jeff Davis
Hotel de Gink
Davis
Nnn
Willong
Paris
British Chancel
Hasan
Ontario Ha
Prada
Freage
Paites
Wales
Lomdow
Jus Arkapene
Deumiitec i
Grand Duke
Ostend
Wilson
Farmers’ Representative
Germary
Seanen
Guggenheim
Daniel Guggenheim
American Smelting & M+ fining company
Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
American Smelting & Refining Company
Conony
Dunieimsel
Meni Wi Mores
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