Logan Gas Co Announces Temporary Resumption Dates
Logan Gas Co. will resume service about March 15 to April 1, 1917, and continue until between October 14 and November 1, 1917, with possible extension. Public Service Director George J. Larimer informed Columbus industrial consumers the exact rate cannot yet be set but will be announced by the company.
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Public Service
George J. Larimer
notics
Logan
iat Co
Columbus
Lancaster
iidustrial con Butiérs
Road Grade Petition Sparks County Board Hearing
In a petition related to road frontage and water course, Fairfield County Commissioners admit ownership of land described and the lands along a public highway, while denying encroachment or water diversion. They seek dismissal at plaintiff costs and state the road remains under defendant control. Attorney Foltz represents the county. Washington reports duty wage increases for US workers in late 1920s era figures.
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Faon
Brittingham
Board of County Commissioners
Pairfield county
Man
WW. Foltz
Colorado Women Aroused Seek Peyote Prohibition
Denver story reports prominent Colorado women led by Mrs S A R Brown backing a bill to ban peyote sales or gifts to curb Indian use of the dried cactus leaf with opium like effects. Utah also considers similar action as peyote peddlers adopt ritual methods to lure adherents.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
S A.R. Brown
Utah
New York
Ethel Byrne
Blackwell's Island
Burdett G. Lewis
Night sessions eyed to speed up Congress
Regina reports that the Democratic steering committee approved daily sessions from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. starting February 1 to tackle the congested legislature. The plan remains experimental as administration bills face strong opposition and revenue disputes loom in the House with Kitchin-led action on the tariff and preparedness bills advancing, including a $353 million naval program.
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Regina
House of Representatives
Washington
senate
interstate commetce
CIDs
Wilson
Cumming
Washington and
Jefferson
house
Kitchin
Thorsday
Repubicans
Pancho Villa Alliance Rumor Ties To Zapata
In Cleveland area dispatches a rumor claims Pancho Villa has allied with Zapata. Meanwhile a deadly interurban crash near Strongsville and Brunswick left four dead, eighteen injured, with several burned. Names include Dawson Seville Kemery and Murdock, all but Murdock perishing in the fire. Also reports an assassination attempt on a royal train near Madrid and honors in Paris with Legion of Honor nominations for Dr. S. M. Watson and G. S. Trowland.
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Cleveland
pasenger
Strongsville
Brunswick
here
Cleveland, Columbus & Southwestern electric
Orr
Dawson
Seville
Fran Kemery
F. Murdock
Murdock
Royal
Madrid
Alfongol
enqiett
Americana
Paris
S. M. Watson
American clearing horse committee of
Paria
G. 5
TMowland
New York
nale
Legion of Honor
Riot erupts over bridge quarantine at Juarez end
A misunderstanding over quarantine rules sparked a riot at the Juarez end of the main international bridge in El Paso. Mexican guards and American immigration officers worked with local authorities to restore order after women, mainly Juarez servants, protested a shower and disinfection mandate. Traffic halted for hours as vehicles and streetcars were blocked and windows broken amid chaotic scenes.
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El Paso
Tex
Juarez
international bridge
Carranza
Jabor Krongii
atrect
walla
World’s Fair planned for Valparaiso Chile
Plans are far advanced for an international exposition to be held in Valparaiso. A beautiful site near the Pacific and a fine lake has been chosen. All nations of the old and new worlds will be invited to exhibit their products under Chilean and other governments.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Pacific ocean
PO ee
Expedition on Way North as U S Withdraws Mexico Force
The war department orders the American expedition in Mexico home. By week’s end the entire command should cross into the United States with advance units already moving north. Pershing will redeploy regulars to border duties as 25,000 new troops shift out. Officials cite Carranza hesitancy and ongoing Mexican turmoil affecting diplomacy and aid.
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Washington
war department
Mexico
Willy
United ‘States
Funston
sever
Baxer
Persh
department
Dublan
Villa
Carranza
Fletcher
ais post
Mexico City
Pershing
Vila
Rapala
Security League backs broad patriotism program
Washington January closing session of the National Security League congress adopts a plan for universal military training navy restoration to second in the Atlantic and first in the Pacific expansion of water power and nationwide patriotism and Americanization efforts to end dual citizenship in a statement of principles.
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Security League
Washington
imphatic
congress of
National Security league
congress
Atlantic
Pacific
Alaska region endures severe snowstorms with fatalities
In this area Alaska worst snowstorms rage as mountains near Juneau record heavy snowfall. Multiple slides disrupt life over several days. Two men die, property damage rises. Weather conditions hamper recovery efforts and transportation remains difficult.
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Alaska
Juneau
Albert B. Cummins Opens Extended Debate on Wilson Address
Iowa Senator Albert B. Cummins leads extended debate over President Wilsons address touching on policy, national priorities, and legislative strategy. The exchange highlights partisan tensions as lawmakers scrutinize the PresidentsStatecraft and proposed reforms.
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Iowa
Wilson
Pittsburgh blaze and railroad crash tie up city
Fire and a rear collision disrupted Pittsburgh and Waterbury areas. A freight engine struck a rear car on the Boston to New York line near Waterbury causing extensive damage with about forty injured. Federal indictments target Seattle officials over liquor laws. United States diplomat James W Gerard attended Berlin cathedral services with other envoys for the German emperor's birthday.
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Pittslrgh
Boston to
New York express
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Waterbury
Conn
Hiram GC. Gill
Charles L
Beckiniam
Robert, T. Hodge
Seattle
Wash
Consolidated Manufacturing com
Nanyat
Toledo
Tmte
ammount
astenates
Gerard
Berlin
James W Gerard
United States
Germany
Argentine
China
Spain
Denmark
Norway
Buckeye Briefs Drownings and Proclamations Across Ohio
Buckeye Briefs report Ivan Taylor, 16, drowned after breaking through ice while skating in Bucyrus. Governor Cox proclaims Thrift Day for Feb 3 to curb waste and conserve resources. Ohio Electric Traction grants wage increases averaging 2 cents hourly benefiting over 1,100 workers. Ohio Oil plans stock split, increasing par value per share from 100 to 60,000,000 total capitalization. Couple Larimore injured by auto in Columbus street crossing. Canton reports three Italians shot. police link to Black Hand. Mrs. J M McGeorge returns home and dies from poison after months apart. Cleveland Patrolman Wolf fatally shoots Creed Dedson during store robbery aftermath.
Laurentic Sunk by Submarine or Mine in Atlantic
London reports the British auxiliary cruiser Laurentic of 14892 tons was sunk, with twelve officers and 109 men saved. Once a White Star liner, it served as an auxiliary cruiser in European waters, after patrolling the far East. The ship measured 555 feet by 67 feet 4 inches and had earlier seized thirty-eight American and German subjects from the China voyage.
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London
craiser Laurentic
Tavrentic
far east
Pacific
China
Shanghai
San Francisco
Washington
Teutons
Laurentie
Gains on Two Mile Front in World War I Battles Across Fronts
News from London reports Russian advances on the Buckowina Roumanian frontier with numerous prisoners and booty. British and French actions near Verdun and the Somme include trench raids and captures from German forces. Ongoing artillery and air activity mark the western and Italian theaters as Mesopotamia sees continued Britain and Ottoman clashes around Kut el Amara.
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London
Petrograd
Berlin
Golden Bys+ tritza
Tondon
Russia
Riga
Herlin end
Petrograd rec
ord
Anetro
ama
Virginia Seeks Settlement In Latent West Virginia Dispute
Virginia moves to compel West Virginia to pay the original 1861 Old Dominion debt share. The state asks the Supreme Court to issue process to collect $12,995,000 plus 5 percent interest since July 1, 1915. Fire destroys Taunton plant department. losses estimated at 208000.
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Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
supreme court
New Premier Lloyd George Speaks at Guild Hall Debut
Lloyd George, Britain’s new premier, made his first public address in Guild Hall London following his rise to power. The ceremony featured key government figures and officials on the platform, signaling a fresh leadership start amid ongoing affairs.
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Britain
Guild Hall
London
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