LATE FIGURES REPORT EARTHQUAKE DEATH LIST AND MISSING GIRL
A report lists quake deaths and details a missing North Side girl who disappeared January 5. U S authorities seek a Campbell boy connected to her disappearance. The girl, a church choir member, left home with a youth described as nephew of Reverend Fraser. She was later found deserted and penniless in St Joseph Michigan.
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North Side
St. Joseph, Mich
Fraser
Methodist Church
Quake Toll Rises as Italy Mobilizes relief
Rome dispatch reports 30 000 dead and up to 100 000 injured from the earthquake in the Lira valley. Troops scour debris near Avezzano Cappelle and San Benedetto as Magliano De Marsi and Ortucchio suffer heavy losses. King Victor Emmanuel directs relief trains while hospitals overflow in Rome.
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United Press
Rome
Salandra
Magliano
Magliano de Marsi
Cappelle
Avezzano
San Benedetto
Pescina
Ortucchio
Gibcamarsi
Naples
Victor
Son of prominent Elgin people youth sought by federal agents
Lila Dimon aged 17 daughter of John F Dimon of 521 Avon street Elgin is detained by federal authorities in St Joseph Michigan while Justice Department agents search for Comer Campbell 18 of Elgin alleged to have enticed her away with promises of beautiful gowns and a leading role in a big theater production Campbell a nephew of Rev M E Fraser has fled after Dimon disappeared January 5 and had been confined at St Charles school for boys for forgery. Dimon previously worked in a Winona Minnesota family home after returning from a prior mysterious disappearance prompting the Elgin pastor to place her in the North Presbyterian church choir. Police reports indicate Campbell also went missing shortly after and Webber notified authorities citywide.
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Lila Dimon
John F. Dimon
Avon Street
St. Joseph
Mich
Department of Justice
Comer Campbell
Elgin
Ill
St. Josh
Dimon
Conner Campbell
M. E Fraser
Caledonia Street
M. E
Fraser
Young Campbell
T. M. Campbell
Elgin, Lir
St. Charles School
Winona
Campbell
North Presbyterian Church
Minn
Finch A. Clarke
Mmmm
Webber
John B. Webber
Unsettled Weather With Snow Possible In Midwest
Temperatures yesterday reached a high of 34 and a low of 16 with 0 precip. Forecasts show unsettled weather tonight and Saturday for La Crosse and vicinity with probable snow and a colder Saturday. Wisconsin will be partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with fresh winds. Minnesota expects unsettled weather tonight and Saturday with probable snow and colder tonight. Iowa and nearby regions face rain or snow with warmer east and colder west tonight. An area of low pressure covers the country from the Mississippi to the Rockies bringing unsettled conditions and light rain or snow west of the Rockies. High pressure regions and shifting easterly winds forecast colder readings Saturday.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
Nebraska
Texas
Montana
Canadian Territory
Dakotas
Manitoba
South Atlantic
Pacific
Carl D. Jackson Succeeds Roemer As Wisconsin Rail Commission Member
Governor Philipp named Carl D. Jackson of Oshkosh to fill the Wisconsin railroad commission vacancy caused by John H. Roemer’s resignation. If confirmed, Jackson will assume duties February 1 and comes from a background as Oshkosh Water Works litigation attorney and former Winnebago County district attorney. He was born in Evanston IL in 1870 and educated at Northwestern University and Harvard Law School.
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Madison
Wis
Carl D. Jackson
Oshkosh
Philipp
Wisconsin Railroad Commission
John H. Roemer
Senate
Jackson
Oshkosh Water Works Company
Wisconsin Senate names committees in swift organizational session
In Madison on January 15 the Wisconsin Senate finished its organization, adopted the report of the committee on committees, and adjourned to Tuesday. Committees include State affairs led by Senator Stevens, Education and public welfare led by Senator Perry, Corporations led by Senator Bosshard, Judiciary led by Senator Burke, Finance led by Senator Scott, Legislative procedure led by Fairchild, and Contingent expenditures led by Senator Monk. The balance of power favored progressives over stalwarts with patronage control in their districts, while assembly members met briefly before adjourning until 10 o clock Tuesday.
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Madison
Wis
Senate
Committee On Committees
Burke
Ackley
Stevens
Cunningham
Culbertson
Stanson
Everett
Barwig
Arnold
Perry
Albers
Monk
Bosshard
Bennet
Berry
Whitman
Kellogg
Bichler
Fairchild
Queen Ill With Scarletina in Madrid
It was officially announced this afternoon that the queen is ill with scarletina.
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Madrid
Scarletina
Soissons Aisne Crossing Gains Seen By Military Expert
New York correspondent J W T Mason explains that the German advance across the Aisne north of Soissons marks the most significant Western Front win since winter began. If the Germans hold south of the river they gain a permanent crossing toward Paris and threaten French communications, possibly shaping a spring drive.
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Aisne
Paris
J. W. T. Mason
New York
Soissons
Germany
The
England
Sir John French
Battle of the Aisne
Progressives push for merging of Wisconsin state departments
Madison Jan 15 Progressive Republicans plan to repeal and consolidate several state offices to cut costs while maintaining service. Harry J. Mortensen of New Lisbon will introduce six repeal bills to abolish the fire marshal’s department and county board of education, merge oil inspection with the industrial commission, place treasury agent duties under the state treasury, abolish the state claim agent, and consolidate fish commissions and game departments. He argues savings without loss of efficiency, noting prior similar measures and urging building code backed inspections by the industrial commission.
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Madison
Wis
Harry J. Mortensen
New Lisbon
Mortensen
Oil Inspection
Industrial Commission
Treasury
State Treasury
Office
State Claim Agent
County Board of Education
Fish Commission
Fish and Game Department
Wisconsin
British Protest Carranza Oil Decree Reaches U S
British Ambassador Spring-Rice delivered a strong protest to the U S State Department urging immediate action against General Carranza’s decree confiscating Tampico district oil properties. Britain warns loss of oil could spike prices. Secretary Bryan says US has notified Vera Cruz consul and may cable Carranza direct.
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Washington
Carranza
Tampico
State Department
Spring- Rice
Great Britain
Spring-Rice
Bryan
United States
Canada
Vera Cruz
Canadians To France Reinforce Patricia's Regiment
Five hundred volunteers under Major Lindsay from Prince Albert and western Canada entrain to sail for France to reinforce Patricia's regiment, which has served in the trenches since Christmas Day.
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Winnipeg
Man
Lindsay
Prince Albert
Sask
Vancouver
Victoria
B. C
France
Patricia
Canada
Newlyweds urged to seek their own cozy flat
The Tribune urges couples to avoid boarding and rent or buy a flat or house. It promotes furnishing gradually to suit themselves and suggests a nightly check of the Tribune want ads for suitable locations and furnishing options.
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The
Tribune
the Tribune
Paris Fears Misfortune Overtakes French Attack Loss of News
Berlin reports a major German breakthrough east of Soissons as French lines fall back north of the Aisne river. German success mirrors Gravelotte like 1870 with victories at Cuffies and nearby positions. French losses include supplies and wounded with heavy casualties on the Aisne front.
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Paris
Lost Province
Berlin
Soissons
Aisne
War Office
Gravelotte
St. Mihiel
Vistula
Rawka
Point D’appui
Five Rivers
Davidson to Be on State Board
Madison News reports persistent gossip that former governor James O. Davidson will join the state board of control. Davidson spent much of the last campaign with Governor Philipp who backed O G Munson for chief clerk of the state senate.
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Madison
Wis
James O. Davidson
State Board of Control
Capitol
Davidson
Philipp
O. G. Munson
State Senate
Fire destroys Trimble block in Sioux City
Early morning blaze at the Trimble block on Sixth and Pierce streets in Sioux City causes about 200000 dollars in losses. Fire crews fought the flames with extensive damage reported across the structure and nearby properties.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Trimble
Sixth
Pierce
Urge Wilson to Cut Flour Prices in New York Crisis
The text reports Mrs. Julian Heath urging President Wilson to embargo flour to curb rising prices after New York retailers show a jump from 85 cents to 1 per 24 1 2 pounds. It notes calls for action to relieve poor families amid wheat surges and bread cost pressures.
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New York
Wilson
Julian Heath
National Housewives’ League
Chicago
United States
Cline
Board of Trade
America
Govrae
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Campbell Boy
Presbyterian Church
Italy
Lira Valley
Alice, Rohe
Ilinois
Roemer
J. W. Man
William Nash
David Harlowe
Elliott Nash
Northwestern Road
Railroad Commission
David H. Harlowe
Nash
Scott
Harry Mortensen
Tomkins
State Claim
Mexico
Mr. and
Mrs. Newlywed
Sgissons
Alsace
Housewives’ Leagues
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