Serbia Near Extinction Claims Stir London War Update
London reports that Serbia faces near extinction under Austro-German Bulgarian forces. Lord Lansdowne says aid may be too late, as Serbians resist while fronts shift along the Danube and toward Belgrade. Reports note Italian and French actions and uncertain Balkan communications amid heavy fighting.
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Adjieft Haseen
Danube
Meza Vatanka
London
Serbia
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House of Commons
England
Belgrade
Danube River
Belgrade-Nish-Saloniki
Hungary
Bulgaria
Stroniki
France
Kumanovo-Vranya
Nish-Saloniki
Salonikt
Chiasso
Paris
Droscia
Goria
Tolmins
Andrea
Gorizia
Brescia
Russian Finance Move Amid War and Crisis
Russian finance minister seeks authority to transact in foreign markets for up to 5.5 billion rubles and issue abroad treasury bonds in multiple currencies. He also plans tax reforms and new internal loans as deposits rise to 2 billion dollars. Meanwhile Serbia lingers under siege as Austro-German and Bulgarian forces push on northern fronts.
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Pierre Bark
Duma
Council of the Empire
M Ntch
Eald
Balkan Campaign Debates Highlight Cabinet Tensions
Report cites cabinet discussions on Balkan progress and Serbia, noting unease over campaign management, central powers pressure, and reliability of civilian planners. Mentions Earl Kitchener, Lord Lansdown, and Saloniki actions as strategists seek to counter Central Powers advances amid uncertainty.
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Cairo
American Overseas Corporation plans to evade blockade
A United States organization, the American Overseas Corporation, aims to bypass wartime blockades to ensure that exports from the U S do not reach belligerent nations. The article notes government scrutiny, proposed safeguards, and a three volume program to protect American commerce from foreign competition during the European war.
Minneapolis Banks Hit Record Turnover On Busy Trading Day
Minneapolis real estate and wholesale sectors push banking totals to new highs. First and Security National Bank see over 22 million in turnover with deposits surpassing 50 million. Northwestern National posts 18 million in turnover and Scandinavian-American National tops rapid deposit growth. Vic President Jaffray says overall business runs at high records as grain trade remains strong.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Rendlay
Security National Bank
High Point
Northwestern National Bank
Tis
Vic
Jaffray
First
Securiy National
Two resign from New Haven board in antitrust case
Henry K McHarg and Frederick F Brewster, directors of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railway, resign from the New Haven board amid a Sherman antitrust trial involving nine former directors. Resignations were presented after Tuesday's court session adjourned.
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New York City
Jenry K. McHarg
Frederick F Brewster
New York
New Haven and Hartford Railway Company
The
Road
New Haven
Luzon Typhoon Kills 170. Landslide Hit Mayon Volcano
Manila reports a powerful Luzon typhoon that killed at least 170 people and injured nearly 800. Widespread damage to hemp and rice crops is estimated at $1,500,000. A heavy landslide affected part of Mayon volcano.
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Manilla
Luzon
Mayon
Russia builds armament effort for spring drive
New York City reports Albert B. Thayer says Russia received over 3.4 million Japanese rifles and ample ammunition in three months aboard Frederick VIII. About 500 Japanese officers train Russian artillery crews on new high powered guns. Russian factories, including coal purchases from American interests, are turning out munitions for a big spring campaign anticipated.
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Russia
Albert B. ‘Thayer
Tinelman
Frederick VIII
Copenhagen
Japan
California rejects non partisan tickets vote
San Francisco voters reject the non partisan amendment amid very light turnout. From 647 precincts the tally shows 14 572 for and 19 866 against with San Francisco turnout around 20 percent of normal.
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San Francisco
California
Three bishops attend funeral in Calvary Cathedral
In Sioux Falls South Dakota bishops Edsall of Minnesota Williams of Nebraska and Johnson of Missouri presided at the funeral of Rt Rev George Diller Jr late Episcopal bishop of South Dakota who died Friday night of heart failure brought on by overwork. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery. Clergy and laity from across South Dakota and several states attended. The service occurred amid rumors of German agents and a forged passport case involving Turkish extraction and possible court martial.
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S. D
Edsall l
Minnesota
Williams
Nebraska
Johnson
Missouri
Calvary Cathedral
George Diller, Jr
Episcopal
South Dakota
Woodlawn
William Hobart Hare
Teadon
England
Ing
Activa Iity
Outlaw Band Robs Train Near Gnape in Oklahoma
An armed gang of about a dozen men robbed the Missouri Kansas Texas westbound train number 9 near Gnape just after 2 AM. They bound crew and passengers, looted three express cars, and escaped with only one safe, while other safes resisted explosives. The heist lasted over two hours as alarms spread to Checotah and authorities pursue the band with bloodhounds and deputies from numerous counties.
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Oklahoma City
Oxla
Sheriita
McAlester
Oklahoma
Kansas
Tobbers
Fnally
Checotah
Breitung Surrenders in War Munitions Conspiracy Case
Max Breitung, fifth man named in a plot to destroy ships carrying war munitions for the Allies, surrendered to federal authorities in New York City. He posted $25,000 bail for a hearing next week, aided by counsel, after arriving from Chicago. Co conspirators Lieutenant Fay Walter Scholz Paul Daeche and Dr Herbert Kienzle remain jailed with hearings scheduled. Government detectives warned of possible new developments.
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New York City
Max Breitung
Federal Commission
Houghton
Breitung
Edward Breitung
New York
Marquette
Michigan
Chicago
Ho Fie
Fay
Walter Scholz
Paul Daeche
Herbert Kienzle
Deaths and injuries in Chicago tailors strike riot
During a garment workers strike in Chicago a riot left four men shot. Samuel Kapper 35 was killed by a back head wound, Samuel Siegel 23 was seriously wounded, Tony Pinicke 39 believed dying after a back head wound, and William Whelan 49 a horseshoer was shot in the chest but not seriously hurt. About a score of shots were fired as protesters took cover behind telephone poles.
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Chicago
Samuel Kapper
Samue Siegel
Tony Pinicke
William Whelan
Whelan
Unclear OCR Snapshot of Strike Arrests and Fatality
Police report indicates Pintke and his wife were confronted by workers during a garment strike in a city alley. Pintke refused to join, a fatal shooting occurred, several arrests have been made, and authorities seek additional suspects as the investigation continues.
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