Flood of gold coming to America in Canada import
New York February 7 announcement of a fresh $3,280,000 gold import from Canada bringing total imports to $99,500,000. The flow reflects renewed foreign exchange demand as gold from Canada is moved to credit the Bank of England, with large blocks previously routed through American banks. The Bank of England’s holdings show a drop from three months ago while one major lending house handles most reimported Canadian gold.
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New York
Canada
Betrns
Borver
Candstone
Oliawaa
Iending
Bonnes
France
Farmers Never Got Enough for Wheat
New York February 27 Joseph Lester a wheat operator of 15 years ago testified at a state inquiry into the bread cost that American farmers had long sold wheat for less than its cost. He said prices are set at terminal markets or exchanges and by the Liverpool exchange. Lester, a former grain speculator, recalled tricks of the trade and noted he had not speculated in grain since 1897 or 1898. He said wheat began selling under real value around 1897 and that storing hoping for profit failed while farmers benefited. He added wheat production is shrinking as the average farmer now grows about 100 acres instead of 300 three decades ago.
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New York
Joseph Lester
Leiter
Liverpool Exchange
Worl
Newlands Bill Aims to Let ICC Inspect Carrier Papers
Washington on February 27 Senator Newlands introduced a bill to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to examine all papers of a carrier including correspondence. The measure follows a Supreme Court ruling that the commission had no power to inspect a carrier’s correspondence or books. The ICC report on Louisville and Nashville accuses it of anticompetitive practices and a costly political campaign to stifle rivals, urging further inquiry and possible inspection of correspondence.
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Washington
Newlands
Interstate Commerce Commision
Supreme Court
Loulaville Ve
Nashville
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Tte
Louisville & Noshville
Allied
Louisville and Noshville
Locinville
Italian Neutrality Party Attacked During Demonstration
A demonstration in Rome supporting neutrality turned violent as shots were fired and several individuals were wounded. Carbineers attempted to restore order but could not prevent the clashes, with multiple injuries reported among attendees and security forces.
Bank Held Up and Looted in Havena Arkansas
A bank in Havena, Arkansas was robbed by two masked men. Police report unclear victim details and no injuries are mentioned. The incident is under investigation with officers reviewing surveillance and seeking suspect information.
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Arkansas Bank
Election probe doomed to defeat in Norris resolution push
Weebington report shows the senate inquiry into alleged improprieties under the Norris resolution campaign stalled. The probe faces an uphill battle as supporters argue the questions lack merit while opponents call for a full public airing.
German Army Seizes Praasnysz in Polish Campaign
Reports from Berlin say German troops stormed Praasnysz in Russian Poland, taking 10,000 Russian prisoners in a major victory. Other dispatches note Russian reinforcements in Bukowina and Sadagora, Austrians moving toward Czernowitz, and continuing battles in the Carpathians with heavy losses on both sides.
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Bukowina
London
Sadagora
Czeronwits
Evening News
Mamornita
Rumania
Caernowicz
Russian War Report Remnants Escape German Ring Near Prussia
An official general staff communique records two remnants of the Twenty-ninth Russian division breaking out of a German surround during the East Prussia retreat. It notes sustained German pressure along the Bobr Jedwabne to Vistula front, minor Russian gains in the Carpathians, and heavy fighting on the Narew and right bank of the Niemen with several Legion lines and trench gains at height above Lupkow Pass. Continuous German attacks are noted south of Myto Kosioursa and near Dulin, with Russian forces repelling assaults and capturing lines along Rozanka riverfront.
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Petrograd
Fel
East Prussia
Bobr
Jedwabne
Vietula
Hodnamon
Carpathians
eNorth
Grodno
Jusarobno
Stabino
Augustowce
Niemen
Narew
Wabno
Mon
Vistula
Pracsnyse
Boguelay
Opotchne
Lopoumenke
Gover
Russia denies German claims of big victory
Reports from Petrograd state Russia rejects German assertions of a major success. The communiqué asserts German forces suffered a severe reverse along the Niemen and rivers, despite recent German claims of a decisive breakthrough in the campaign. The official statement emphasizes Russia’s continued resistance and local counteractions.
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Russia
Petrograd
Huot
Change in Italian stance concerns Berlin and Rome
Berlin reports a shift in Italy from neutrality to possible entry into the war as diplomatic quarters note growing pressure on Rome. Von Buelow hints Italy seeks gains in the Trent province and the SI peninsula, while Austria-Hungary may be urged to concede.
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Rome
Italy
Germany
Prince von Buelow
Germa
von Buelow
Austria-Hungary
Trent
SI Peninsula
Austria
Five announced withdraw from Wirbal len amid heavy losses
The report notes five positions at Wirbal len were announced as withdrawn with heavy losses. It states that other corps foiled enemy attempts to surround them and held their assigned positions for several days. The Twenty ninth division and Twentieth corps regiments advanced from Augustowo forest and rejoined their forces.
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Wirballen
Russian Poland
Armiet Ore
Augustowo Forest
French Offensive Nets New Gains at Paris Front
Paris reports a war office statement detailing gains near Lombaertayile and Champagne with newly held positions, repelled enemy counterattacks, and effective bombardment of railway targets. Progress between the Argonne and Meuse is noted, with heavy artillery destroying shelters and limiting enemy trench reclamation. a patrol skirmish near Parnoy is described.
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Paris
London
War Office
Lombaertayile
Marietheres
Hetween
Argonne
Meuse
Lorraine
Parnoy
Russians Report Gains Against Turkish Forces
Petrograd reports progress on February 2 in engagements with Turkish forces in secondary actions. The Turkish advance toward Trana Tehoruk was repulsed with heavy losses, according to military communications.
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Petrograd
Cauvaius
Trana-Tehoruk
Italian Bread Riot Put Down by Troops
Naples reports soldiers quelled a bread riot as crowds demanded cheaper bread, pushing price reductions from 100 to 7 cents per kilo. Large police and military forces patrolled the streets to restore order.
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Naples
Airike
Po Caitetes
Ie Ty
Beales Motion for New Trial in Becker York Case
A motion for a new trial concerning Charles Beales was urged in York. The record notes Becker's second notification and cites material factual issues as grounds for the request.
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Becker
York
Charles Beales
Hevker
Dry amendment moves in South Dakota senate
In Pierre on February 26 the South Dakota senate passed a joint resolution for a statewide prohibition amendment. The vote was 82 to 11 with expectation the House will concur and voters may decide in the 1916 general election. The session also advanced equal suffrage, codification of state laws, and a one judge plan for the Second district, while other agendas stalled.
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House
Oame
Supreme Court
Rosebud
Fare Increase Ordered Held Up
Washington February 4 The proposed fare rise by railroads in the western and southwestern passenger transportation territory was suspended today by the Interstate Commerce Commission. A hearing is scheduled in Chicago May 17 before Commissioner Daniels. The increase would affect about two tenths of a cent per mile and lift the price of a 2000 mile book from 40 to 46 dollars.
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Washington
Western South Western Passengtion
Interstate Commerce Comm N Udn
Chicuax
Daniels
Tobacco Buyers Fail to Borrow Ship for War Supply
New York February 24 A committee of tobacco manufacturers who usually buy in Amsterdam sent no letter to the department about traveling in the war zone and delaying orders They request a reply from the state department guidance on whether to voyage or halt purchases due to conditions and naval restrictions Officials note most will likely pause purchases until clarity arrives and some plan to act accordingly
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New York
Amsterdam
Department of
Semerta
Governor Clarke Signs Bill Repealing Iowa Mulct Law
Iowa moves toward a reorganized National Guard under War Dept orders. Proposals call for three infantry regiments, one cavalry squadron, artillery, engineers, ambulance, and field hospital units. Adjutant General terms extended. annual appropriations rise to 165000. States position on the issue may prompt immediate reorganization after 1916.
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Dee Motes
Iowa
Adjt
Guy E. Logan
Dave Age
Senate
Whitmore
Watello
Conat
Johnson
Union
War Department
Aya
United States
National Guard
Belgate
Generrogan
Clarke
Army Engineers
Adjutant General
Des Moines Governor Clarke Signs Clarkson Bill Dry Law Repeal
Des Moines Iowa February 25 Governor Clarke signed the Clarkson bill repealing the mulct law at 10 25 in the forenoon completing legal steps and placing Iowa in the dry list starting January 1 1916 The action fulfills the feared vetoes and marks the statewide adoption of prohibition ahead of schedule.
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Des Moines
Clarke
Clarkson
Lowa
Four British ships sunk in 24 hours in war zone
London reports four British merchant vessels sunk within the past 24 hours bringing total losses to nine British, one French and two Norwegian steamers since the German war zone blockade began. Deptford was sunk off Scarborough with the loss of one crewman. others were rescued by the Fulgens. Survivors described a submarine sighting and the crew endured a perilous launch of a leaking lifeboat.
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London
Deptford
Harpation
Wastern Coast
Rio Parana
British Isles
North Sea
Oaldl
Scarborough
South Shiels
Fulgens
South Shields
W. Corey & (A,. of
Tondon
Blyth
President May Call Session of Senate
Washington, Feb 26. Possibilities of an extra Senate session after March 4 were discussed among administration leaders. White House officials would not comment but President Wilson was said to be considering action. Treaties with Colombia and Nicaragua likely to fail ratification this session. Federal Trade Commission confirmation may be delayed. The president reportedly sees no need for a full extra Congress, and a special Senate session would focus on confirmations rather than broad legislation.
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Washington
Senate
Feaders
White House
Wilson
Colombia
Panama
Nicaragua
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
House
Sixty Fourth Congress
Heavy Tax Imposed by General Obregon
The United States reports a heavy tax decree by General Obregon in Mexico City demanding payment by Friday 6 pm. The tax levies three four tenths of one percent on banks and business interests, plus extra charges for foreign companies and individual operators. Nonpayment risks imprisonment or confiscation of property, with additional visa adjustments for sole taxpayers.
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Washington, dC
Mexico City
General Obregon
Atate Department
Busiess
Federal
Rapital
Republic
Iole
War Risk Bureau Is Doing Good Business
Washington February 26 Secretary McAdoo stated that earned premiums by the federal war risk bureau exceed the losses from the sunken steamers Carthy and Evelyn. Insurance on the vessels stood at 659108 while premiums on now-expired policies were 657040. Total premiums received to date reached 1 402 29 insurance amounting to 56 540 0M4. He noted the possibility of salvaging the cotton cargo aboard the sunken ships.
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Washington
McAdoo
Federal War Risk Bureau
Bureau
Carthy
Evelyn
Spain Presses Mexico Over Heavy Levies
Washington reports Spanish concerns rise over alleged heavy levies in Mexico. General Obremon and business firms argue the issue affects the export unit set to expire at 6 o clock tomorrow night. Ambassador Tuan Rinne confers with state officials again today on the subject.
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Washington
Mexico
Ume
Tuan Rinne
Gomferpard
Ihepear
Farr Presents Bill to Cut Down Legislature
A bill introduced by Senator Farr seeks to shrink the state legislature by reducing membership to 4 percent of the current body and reconfiguring districts. The measure aims to overhaul representation and potentially lower operating costs, with supporters arguing for streamlined governance.
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Farr
Fragmented OCR reads like a city note on road works
Incomplete text shows a damaged OCR segment discussing a project or condition in a locality. Names, places, or dates are unreadable, leaving only hints of a public works or civic notice. The fragmentary words suggest a schedule or status but lack clear entities or actions.
Western Coast sunk near Beachy Head in Channel
London February 26 reports the small British steamer Western Coast sunk in the English Channel near Beachy Head by a mine or torpedo. The crew was loaded at Portsmouth today.
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London
English Channel
Beachyhead
Portsmouth
Rio Parana Sinks After Mine Strike Near Ready Head
A Lloyd's cable from New Haven reports the London steamer Rio Parana laden with coal struck a mine five miles southeast of Ready Head at 3 PM Wednesday. The explosion broke the hull, the vessel sank, and the crew were saved by a torpedo boat and landed at New Haven.
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London
Lloyd's Agency
New Haven
Tyne
Prizes for Zeppelins and German Plungers Offered
Paris reports French marine insurance firms turn over prizes to the Minister of Marine Augagneur for the crew of the Second light squadron who sighted a German submarine off Boulogne on Tuesday. Marquis de Ornampre offered 5,000 francs for the next Zeppelin brought down in France.
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Paria
French Marine Assurance
Minister of Marine Augagneur
Boulogne
Ornampre
Reduction in bread prices is promised
New York dispatch reports a promised reduction in bread prices as wholesale rates were raised, with officials citing investigations and regulatory actions. The article mentions complaints over price increases and notes discussions about further adjustments, referencing the attorney general and local authorities in handling the matter.
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New York
Rey Rts
Wabby
Senate Repeal Bill Faces Revisions Amid Debate
The effort to correct minor constructive errors and return the bill to the senate drew support from Senator Clarkson and others who argued corrections would not affect the main goal of ending liquor saloons in the state. Lieutenant Governor Harding and Representative Singer voiced positions, with some delay tactics discussed as the measure went back for refinement.
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Mombira
Cleree
W. C. TW
State House
Howe
Iyi
Wap
Todes
Erie Wee
Spenser Atkinawn
Alt
Governon Clorke
Mise Ruby Welch
Coswon
Grout
Waterloo
Foskett
Shenandoah
McFarlane
WP Innacon
Aurelia
Mr Mitchell
George Dobson
Polic Cnunty
Anna Edworthy
Lowa
Clarke
Senate
Wilk
Harding
Clarkson
Cosson
Anti-Saloon Fight to Be Waged in Chicago
A temperance movement redraws Chicago political lines as organizers plan a campaign to submit the prohibition question to voters. The movement aims to remove the saloon issue from politics and seeks public vote in April.
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Chicago
Nebraskas water district bill passage in omaha debate
The Nebraska Senate approved a metropolitan water district bill for Omaha amid a heated house discussion over agency records and ownership of the water plant. The debate touched on private ownership worries and potential state oversight of the district’s books and operations.
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Linown
Nebraska Senate
Metropolitan Water District
Oma Howell
Water Board
Rive
Novteipal Water Plant
Omaha
Ayia Lane
Ballet
Drastic quarantine imposed on Texas
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a drastic quarantine affecting Texas and a region including the Shalem base and republic of Ta. The text mentions measures, counts, and potential impacts, but legibility is low and core details are unclear.
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