War Fronts Move Across Caucasus and Europe in Latest Despatches
A broad new Russian general offensive on a nearly 100 mile Caucasus front is reported by the Turkish war office. Vienna confirms checks on East Galician and Balkan fronts while Ottawa dispatches claim Canadian troops engaged and suffered heavy losses. British relief efforts at Kut al Amara are announced as successful in part.
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Caucasus
Turkish War Office
Constantinople
Vienna
Ottawa
Ont
West Front
Australian champ Les Darcy defeats George Brown in Sydney
Les Darcy the Australian middleweight champion wins a 20 round decision over George Brown of Chicago in Sydney New South Wales.
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Les Darcy
George
New York Eats Horsemeat On New Year’s Day Rumors
New York City begins a once outrageous dietary shift as Health Commissioner Emerson touts horse meat as cheaper and nutritious though possibly tougher than beef. A Washington Market butcher recalls Germany’s past, while locals debate the practicality and ethics of this controversial trend.
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York
New York City
Hmerson
Broadway
Congo
Washington Market
Germany
Slavs of Brooklyn Feast on Rough Lunches at Kent Ave
A vivid description portrays Polish workers at a Williamsburg sugar refinery lining noon streets for lunch. They bring home meals with primitive dining, consuming hardy bread, radishes, cucumbers, and onions in crowded, noisy scenes that defy refined table manners.
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Booklyn
Brooklyn
Williamsburg
Kent Avenue
Bowery
Oakland Adopts the Mountain of Laughter
Oakland has adopted Mount Diablo known as the Mountain of Laughter. Plans include auto highways to the summit, a planned observatory and hotel, and boulevards through the Garden of Jungle Gods. The base meridian and scenic asset attract motor tourists from a city of 150,000.
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Akland
Cal
Oakland
Old Diablo
Koo-Wah-Kooon
Mount Diablo
Diablo
California
Merchants’ Exchange
Sentinel Peak
State of
Hazing Suit Against Purdue Coeds Set for Feb 18 at Crawfordsville
Miss Mabel Rogers of Shoals sues seven Purdue coeds for 10000 damages alleging she was bathed in cold water and cruelly treated in January 1914 after being carried from her room at Purdue's ladies hall. The case was moved from Tippecanoe to Montgomery County. Defendant Ruth Cowan of Chicago is named. Mary Clark of Clarks Hill has died.
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Lafayette
Purdue
Ruth Cowan
Chicago
Mary Clark
Clarks Hill
Monument Men Adjourn After Indiana Meeting Banquet
The Indiana Retail Monument Dealers association closed with a banquet at the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis on January 15. George E. Memhoff of Decatur was the keynote speaker. New officers named were George F. Gelts of Muncie president S S Southworth of Plymouth vice president and H T Showalter of Wabash secretary treasurer. Antony Schrechte of Rushville warned that dishonest practices threaten the trade as customers rely on dealers for materials and prices.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Retail Monument Dealers’ Association
Claypool
George E. Memhoff
Decatur
National Retail Dealers’ Association
George F. Gelts
Muncie
S. S. Southworth
Plymouth
H. T. Showalter
Wabash
Antony Schrechte
Rushville
Poultry Fanciers Name Indiana Officers in Election
Indianapolis January 15 The 2d officers of the Fanciers association of Indiana were reelected at the Denison hotel officers named include President A R Fishel Hope treasurer Frank P Johnson Indianapolis secretary Charles R Milhaus Indianapolis first vice president A B Carter Carmel second vice president Roscoe McKinney Indianapolis third vice president Mason J Niblack Vincennes fourth vice president C E Spaugh Rugby fifth vice president George W Tobin Indianapolis
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Fishel
Indianapolis
Slany
Fanciers’ Association of Indiana
Denison Hotel
A. R. Fishel
Hope
Frank P. Johnson
Charles R. Milhaus
A. B. Carter
Carmel
Roscoe McKinney
Mason J. Niblack
Vincennes
C. E. Spaugh
Rugby
George W. Tobin
State Corn Growers' association elects officers at Purdue course
I Newt Brown of Franklin was elected president and J M McMahan of Liberty named vice president at the State Corn Growers association meeting linked to the Purdue university short course. George I Christie of Lafayette became secretary treasurer with district vice presidents named for Kentland Muncie Plainfield Sullivan and Dale.
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Lafayette
I. Newt Brown
Franklin
State
Corn Growers’ Association
Purdue University
J. M. McMahan
Liberty
George I. Christie
J. G. Littlejohn
Kentland
Carey Sunderland
Muncie
John Lux
Plainfield
Charles Pirtle
Sullivan
Grant Johnson
Dale
Flee Flood in Frigid Blast
Evansville reports launches moving families from water threatened homes along the Ohio River below the city. About 25 families were withdrawn from Mount Vernon area as the river stood at 42 feet and the cold snap pushed the temperature to three degrees above zero.
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Evansville
Ohio River
Mount Vernon
Ind
Cold Weather Deaths Reported in Gary
The frigid conditions caused two Gary deaths as Michael Klimchuk died while building a fire and Thomas Callahan, blinded by snow, was struck by a fast train. A Gary Steel plant accident claimed another life, Max Bloom of Chicago.
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Gary
Michael Klimchuk
Thomas Callahan
Max Bloom
Chicago
State Board Charges Sheriff With Funds Shortage
The state board of accounts filed with the governor a report accusing Thomas Grant, Lake County sheriff, of a $9,523.65 shortage due to overcharged mileage for transporting inmates and excess salary as of January 15.
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Hammond
State Board of Accounts
Thomas Grant
Lake County
Wealthy farmer Marsh Griffin found dead in Oxford garage
Marsh Griffin a 58 year old retired farmer was found dead in his Oxford garage with the car engine running and the space filled with gas fumes. His daughter discovered the body in Lafayette on January 15.
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Lafayette
Jury Acquits Pastor In Criminal Assault Case
Mount Vernon reports Rev. John Pessinger pastor of Owensville Christian Church was acquitted by a circuit court jury of criminal assault. The verdict follows allegations by Miss Dale Gardner that the minister fathered her child.
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Mount Vernon
John Pessinger
Owensville
California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Gentle Constipation Relief
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless, effective remedy for constipated children and upset stomachs. It urges mothers to buy a 50 cent bottle with directions for all ages and even adults, promising quick relief and a well child.
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California
Jad Salts and kidney relief cures for meat eaters
An old advertisement explains backache and dull kidney pain from excessive meat intake. It urges flushing kidneys with Jad Salts a few days for relief, describing Jad Salts as grape and lemon acid with lithia that cleans sluggish kidneys and soothes irritated urine.
Bachelor Claims Best Pet Dog Appears in Glass Cases
A bachelor asserts the finest pet dog is shown in glass cases, describing the display as superior to traditional pets. The remark contrasts public exhibits with private companionship, highlighting novelty and perceived prestige of glass-enclosed animals.
Lydia E Pinkham Remedys Praised By Mrs Kelly
Burlington Wisconsin woman Mrs Anna Kelly reports cure from back and side pains after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She recommends the remedies to sufferers and invites free confidential advice from the Pinkham company in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Burlington, Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Anna Kelly
Chestnut Street
Lydia E.pinkham
Lydia E. Pinksam
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