Wilson Proclaims War with Germany Calls for Volunteers
President Wilson issued a formal war proclamation declaring the United States at war with Imperial Germany. He urged American citizens to support government measures and called for volunteers for the Army and Navy, while outlining alien enemy restrictions and potential penalties.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Wilson
Congress of the
Senate
Citheana
Dia
Naval Connel
Navy Yard
Army
Congress
District of Columbia
Navy
General Staff Army
Natonal Guard
War Department
Wenatt and House
Hermit Fog Profession Admitted in Wafting Doorway
A garbled confession from a Free Agent speaker describes adopting a hermit’s life. The text mentions a doorway, a vague theater setting, and a stray reference to Kansas and a star. The fragmentary lines suggest a partially corrupted report with limited identifiable names or dates.
Dangerous statement on public health causes concern
A foreign doctor claims no danger to the public, provoking questions about safety and trust. Citizens weigh the assertion as officials review medical advice and potential risks in the community.
Two Marines Win Medal of Honor in Haiti Santo Domingo Fight
Navy announces Medal of Honor to Sergeants Roswell Wineans and Joseph Glowin for extraordinary heroism at Guaycanes Santo Domingo. Glowin wounded but refused to quit while Wainans arrived and fired, aiding a machine gun crew under heavy fire. Over twenty feet away, one rebel killed and seven wounded as the Marines pressed the assault with Colt guns amid ammunition issues and brutal close combat.
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Washington
United States
Navy
Marine Corps
Roswell Wineans
Joseph A. Glowin
Haiti
Santo Domingo
Benson
Conta
Guaycanes
Glowin
Winans
Benson Adda
New York
Wilam H. Pritchett
Monte Orlati
Secord
Pritchett
Ronda
Man Highway
Kilometer 42
Cunp
Geli An Nur Can
Uni
Porte
Fapes
Benefoe
Poaltinn
Ion
Dover Agin
Randall
Leutenant
Randoll
Thirty- Orat
Corporal Johnson
Johnson
Benet Mercier
Aenti
Fraser
Bonet Mureler
In- Cantey
Ralph
Frazee Med
Coin flip settles mayor race in Cripple Creek
In Cripple Creek, Democrat alderman Thomas Surber was chosen as mayoral candidate after a coin toss with rival alderman Frank Vetter. The two friends could not decide, so they settled the contest by the flip of a coin, ending with Surber as the apparent nominee.
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Cripple Creek
Colon
Thomas Surber
Taila
Surber
Frank Vetter
Married men are victims of loan sharks says Chicago report
Ninety percent of loan shark victims are married men with children and seeking to buy necessities. Streetcar motormen make up the largest victim group. Law firms winning settlements show a pattern of inflated charges, with several cases dismissed or reduced. The report notes a proposed 3 percent monthly interest cap if lawmakers approve.
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Chicago
Stree Car Motormen
Niinots
Sugar in Tea Turns Up Epsom Salts Mix in London
A London story reports sugar served with tea was replaced by Epsom salts. An American woman's tea party faced a late sugar delivery that proved to be five pounds of Epsom salts. A polite guest ingested the adulterated sugar, later leaving in haste after the discovery.
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London
Baglin
Sucker Makes $40 Then Tells Police in Los Angeles
William Balfour of Hisbee, Arkansas, met two affable men who claimed they could win big money on horse races. They returned with $40 winnings and urged him to invest more, but he declined, then reported the incident to the police.
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Los Angeles
William Balfour
Hisbee
Aris
Balfour
Man Treed by Coyote in East Wenatchee Orchard
A coyote attacked Walter Bennion while pruning an orchard in East Wenatchee. He sought refuge in a tree as the animal pursued him, with bystanders and local residents reporting the encounter. Authorities and other locals responded, but further details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Wenatchee
Modestie Mat
East Wenatchee
Cuined
Etmmon
Hark
Millon
Dtruntiv
Ambiguous OCR Report of Nightahirt Walk Incident
Fragmentary text describes a long nighttime walk and complaints of tired feet after a journey. Readers cannot determine clear people, places, or events due to garbled OCR. No definite names or locations emerge to establish a proper news item.
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Kansas
Ile
Hia
Roswell Winans
Mivney
Muly
Serbia
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Nightahirt
Senttin
Belly
Lome
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