French In Defeat Paris Admits Some Losses
Violent fighting continues northeast of Soissons as German and French lines clash. Reports say French troops were driven back near Moncel and at spur 132 on the Aisne, with heavy casualties and shifting positions. German dispatches claim a French retreat on several hills near Crouy and Bussie, while Petrograd notes Russian advances in East Prussia and Przemysl siege losses exceeding 10,000.
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London
Soissons
Germany
French War Office
Aisne
Cuffies
Crouy
Moncel
Spur 132
Berlin
la Boiselle
Touvron
Bussie
Petrograd
Rosog
East Prussia
Przemysl
Millionaire Faces Loss as University City Fire Ravages Home
The residence of Jackson Johnson, International Shoe president, 35 rooms, burned in University City. Johnson, his wife and children were rescued after flames cut off exits. Loss includes painting Viscountess Melville by Sir Thomas Lawrence, a $10,000 organ, rugs, and imported furniture. Estimated total damages range from $140,000 to $200,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Jackson Johnson
International Shoe Company
University City
Johnson
Viscountess Melville
Thomas M. Lawrence
Six actresses injured in city street collision
Six young woman performers on their way to a theatrical benefit for orphans were injured when their automobile collided with a street car at North Clark and West Huron. Injured: Kate Mullinie, Margaret Stevenson, Clara Eldridge, Mary Mullinie, Lucille Farrell, Evelyn Dare.
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Chicago
Masonic Temple
North Clark
West Huron
Kate Mullinie
Margaret Stevenson
Clara Eldridge
Mary Mullinie
Lucille Farrell
Evelyn Dare
German Officers Slain Halts New Army Formations
French troops report in Flanders that 27,000 German officers have been killed, hindering the formation of new army corps. Prisoners quoted from Paris say the losses are delaying German military expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Flanders
Noted Lawyer Is Arrested on Train Bribery Charge
A. Leo Weil of Pittsburgh chief counsel for the Manufacturers' Light and Heat company was arrested on a train at Williamstown West Virginia charged with attempted bribery.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
A. Leo Weil
Pittsburgh
Manufacturers’ Light and Heat Company
Williamstown
Six Die In Farmhouse Fire Near Ironton
Mrs. Jennie Duff and her five children all burned to death in a farmhouse blaze east of Ironton on Monday. The home was completely destroyed by the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironton
Jennie Duff
Here
Millionaire cotton dealer Samuel M. Inman dies in Atlanta
Samuel M. Inman a prominent cotton dealer and millionaire died in Atlanta after a prolonged illness. His funeral was held in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Samuel M. Inman
South
East
Suffrage Defeated in Lower House Amid Debates
Washington January 14 The House of Representatives refused to submit the woman suffrage amendment to the states for ratification with 174 ayes to 204 nays It was declared defeated since it lacked the two thirds requirement The vote drew cheers from supporters and a sharp debate followed led by Webb against the amendment Taylor urged its adoption Mondell defended the movement drawing on its history
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
House
Representative Webb
Judiciary Committee
Webb
Representative Taylor
Colorado
Representative Mondell
Wyoming
Eighty Terre Haute Men Plead Guilty in Election Conspiracy
Eighty of 114 men under arrest pleaded guilty before Judge Anderson in Terre Haute in the alleged conspiracy to corrupt the November 8 1914 election. Sentences not passed. Demurrers by Mayor Roberts Circuit Judge Redman Sheriff Shea and Rep A C Stanley were argued to be heard January 20. J Edward Holler former Terre Haute police chief and John F Nugent former night chief also pleaded guilty.
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Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Anderson
United States District Court
Roberts
Redman
Shea
A. C. Stanley
Kentucky
J. Edward Holler
John F. Nugent
Queen’s Gems Seized From Constantinople Resident
Treasury agents seized two egg shaped diamonds weighing over eighteen carats each from A Anpikadjian, a Constantinople resident now in New York, said to have been worn by a queen of Egypt. The haul, valued for size, quality, and antiquity, was directed by Port Collector Dudley Field Malone after Anpikadjian allegedly failed to declare them on arrival October nineteenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Treasury
A. Anpikadjian
Constantinople
Egypt
Dudley Field Malone
Anpikadjian
United States
Heavy Gale in New York Strikes City
A 60 mile gale from the Florida coast lashed the northern Atlantic all night in New York. Two deaths occurred in the city and a dozen people were injured along with substantial property damage. Weather bur ner warns of stronger blasts as the storm targets New England. Incoming steamers report severe battles with the storm.
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New York
Florida
Atlantic
New England
Sultan Bows to Italy Over Hodeida Incident
Milan reports Italy's demands for the Hodeida incident were accepted by the Sublime Porte. Turkey released British Vice Consul Richardson from the Italian consulate and promised punishment for soldiers who stormed the building, plus will salute the Italian flag when hoisted again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Italy
Turkey
Richardson
Hodelda
S. B. Leggett Dies In Pittsburgh
S B Leggett secretary of the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburg is dead in Pittsburgh of apoplexy. Announcement made in Chicago by Pennsylvania company officials.
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S. B. Leggett
Chicago
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Company
Dynamite Attack In Louisville Saloon Injures Ten
Clarence Quarrels, a colored man, threw a dynamite stick into a negro saloon at Ninth and Madison streets after being refused a drink. The blast injured ten people.
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Louisville
Clarence Quarrels
Ninth and
Madison Streets
United Mine Workers of Ohio Back Coal Strike
The Ohio union unanimously resolves to continue the coal strike in eastern Ohio and pledges moral and financial support to the miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
United Mine Workers of Ohio
Ohio
Wheat Rise Quiz On In Chicago
Chicago January 14 bakers and millers visited the office of United States District Attorney Clyne as the Chicago board of trade may face the new investigation into the high price of foodstuffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
United States
Clyne
Richard Cannon Found Dead in Danville Home
Richard Cannon nephew of Congressman Joseph G Cannon was found dead in bed in Danville Illinois aged forty six and married twice with conditions pointing to death by own action authorities said no details were released about his life or his marriages
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Richard Cannon
Danville
Ill
Joseph G. Cannon
Mr. Cannon
Italy Earthquake Death Toll Reaches Up to Fifty Thousand
Rome reports 25 000 to 50 000 dead or injured in the Wednesday and Thursday quakes. Avezzano bears the worst damage with about 12 000 casualties. Many towns including Capelle Magliano Marse and Celano are nearly destroyed as railways fail and homeless crowds surge. Troops aid relief efforts as the quake belt spans about 300 miles.
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Rome
Italy
Messina
Victor Emmanuel
Avezzano
Aquila
San Felino
Giosamarsi
Scurcola
Capistrello
Antrosano
Castronorme
Pescino
Ortonamarsi
San Benedetto
Ortucchio
Caculla
Bisegna
Balsorano
Canistro
Civitelladantina
Castellafiumi
Pagliotta
Sorbo
Tagliacozzo
Ovuedoli
Vast 1908 Italy earthquake toll and rescue scene
A report chronicles the Avezzano disaster with 30 000 troops aiding relief. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena visit the ruins as 4 000 buried alive is feared and 200 children remain trapped after a school collapse in Avezzano.
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Italy
Poppi
Florence
Paterno
Sicily
Abruzzi
Latium
Campania
Alds
Victor Emmanuel
Avezzano
Helena
Messina
Great Earthquakes of 1908 and Earlier Calamities
A historical overview notes Sicily Calabria in December 1908 as a mortal quake with about 76 485 killed 95 470 injured and 1 000 000 homeless. It compares Lisbon 1755 and major seismic events in 1906 including San Francisco and Valparaiso with losses and world scale destruction.
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Caracas
Aleppo
Turkey
Melfi
Italy
Kingdom of Naples
Quito
Ecuador
Mendoza
South America
Manila
Peru
Colombia
Solo
Andalusia
Granada
Spain
Europe
Sicily
Calabria
Cartago
Costa Rica
Ischia
Japan
Andljan
India
Abruzzi
Lima
North India
Vesuvius
San Francisco
Valparaiso
Krakatoa
Java
Kingston
Jamaica
Avezzano Seen Cited As Italian Earthquake Loss Leader
The text notes Avezzano in the Aquila province as reporting the largest number of earthquake casualties. It describes Avezzano as an ancient town of about 10 000 people with the Virginio Orsino castle from 1490. Nearby towns and features along a Rome Adriatic axis are also listed with populations.
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Avezzano
Sora
Rome
Castera
Italy
Les
Aquila
Abruzzi
Velino
Gentile Virginio Orsino
Adriatic Sea
Monte Rotondo
Kaiser Wins Fight on Vregny Plain Near Soissons
German official dispatch says Emperor William led in the battle on the Vregny plain northeast of Soissons where 14 French officers and 1,150 men were captured. It notes continued fighting near Nieuport and Ypres, river Aisne floods disrupting Allied bridges, and German forces establishing bridgeheads on the south bank with French on the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
William
Vregny Plain
Soissons
Nieuport
Ypres
Westende
Vregny
Paris
Stuyveneskerke
Aisne
Crouy
Missy
Gov Blease Quits Office Amid Clemency Actions
Gov. Cole L. Blease filed his resignation with the secretary of state after granting clemency to 27 convicts. The resignation was accepted by the senate as Lieutenant Governor Smith took the oath for the unexpired term. No reason was given for the move.
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Columbia
S. C
Cole L. Blease
Senate
Smith
Blease
Bleese
Alsace Battle Rages Ten Days Near Steinbach
In Alsace the German and French armies clash relentlessly for ten days with heavy losses at Steinbach now held by the French. German casualties total about 6,000 killed and wounded as attempts to retake Steinbach continue. Red Cross nurses report instances of friendly fire in battle zones.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Alsace
Steinbach
Red Cross
German cruiser Karlsruhe reportedly sunk after Caribbean clash
Panama January 14 reports say the German cruiser Karlsruhe has been sunk after destroying a British cruiser in the Caribbean Sea with no confirmation yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karlsruhe
Panama
Caribbean
Rate Increase Allowed on Fertilizer Freight
Washington January 14 the interstate commerce commission allowed a five per cent increase Tuesday afternoon on New York to Chicago rates for potash and other fertilizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interestate Commerce Commission
New York-to- Chicago
Japanese cruiser sighted in Atlantic near Azores on Curacao voyage
A cruiser suspected to be Japanese was sighted off the Azores during the Curacao's voyage from Havre to New York. Captain Williamson could not identify the ship's name.
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Japan
Atlantic
New York
Williamson
Curacao
Azores
Havre
Slayer Gets Life Sentence in Wisconsin Case
In Champaign Wisconsin on January 13 Scott Stone pleaded guilty to killing his wife and four children. The circuit court judge sentenced him to life imprisonment, avoiding the gallows.
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Champaign
Scott Stone
Directors Held for Accidents in Ninth Avenue Wreck
New York January 18 After dispute with Coroner Riordan over law charges the jury in the Ninth Avenue elevated crash case found culpable negligence against Interborough Rapid Transit president Theodore P Shonts general manager Frank Hedley and all directors. Bail fixed at 5000 for each director including Belmont Vanderbilt Berwind Pepperman Sullivan Bacon Cuyler Marston Freedman Fisher and Ludlow.
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New York
Riordan
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Ninth Avenue
Theodore P. Shonts
Frank Hedley
Thomas J. McMahon
A. Rolfe
J. L. Quackenbush
Interborough
Grand Jury
Shonts
Mr. Hedley
August Belmont
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Edward J. Berwind
W. Leon Pepperman
B. de C. Sullivan
Edward J. Bacon
T. DeWitt Cuyler
Edwin 8. Marston
Andrew Freedman
Horace G. Fisher
Charles B. Ludlow
Fire in Brussels reported as refugees arrive from Belgium
Refugees arriving at Bergen op Zoom from Brussels cite a great fire in the Belgian capital. Fighting described as desperate centers in the Franc region northeast of Soissons as bombardments threaten Reims fate, with efforts by allies to reach a northern railway hub to sever a German main communication artery.
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Amsterdam
London
Bergen- Op-Zoom
Brussels
Niews van den Dag
Soissons
Reims
Perthes
Beausejour
Notable deaths and disorder across Europe and Africa
Samuel Magner dies in Paris at seventy three famed for wigwage at Altoona Pass. Mussulian insurgents capture Durazzo heights near Durazzo shelling the city. Emperor William reportedly visits his army on French soil at a northern chateau. Grand Duke Alexander Michaelovitch death reported in Petrograd denied.
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Paris
Ill
Samuel Magner
Altoona Pass
Sherman
London
Athens
Durazzo
Albania
William
Chamber of Deputies
France
Petrograd
Alexander Michaelovitch
Nicholas
Persia
Gold Medals Awarded to Four for Humanitarian Work
The National Institute of Social Science honored four men with gold medals at its annual meeting in New York on January 15. Myron T. Herrick, former American minister to France now aiding European noncombatants, Andrew Carnegie for peace and philanthropy, Luther Burbank the plant wizard, and Eugene Brieux the French dramatist received the medals. Ex-President Taft delivered the principal address.
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New York
National Institute of Social Science
Myron T. Herrick
France
Andrew Carnegie
Luther Burbank
Eugene Brieux
Tait
British Generals Awarded Legion of Honor in France
Paris reports President Poincare decorated Sir Douglas Haig and Smith Dorrien as grand officers of the Legion of Honor. The honors were conferred at the front on General Joffre's special request.
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Gen
Joffre
Poincare
Legion of Honor
Paris
Douglas Haig
Smith-Dorrien
Voted First for Polk Died at One-Ended Century
Thomas Bishop aged ninety one died Thursday in Lexington. A Bloomington resident he cast his first presidential vote for Polk in 1844 and was an intimate friend of Lincoln.
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Polk
Bloomington
Lll
Thomas Bishop
Lexington
Lincoln
Dynamite Bomb Kills Man in Tennessee Town
One man is killed and a black servant injured when a dynamite bomb destroys part of W. H. Sudbury's home near Friendship Tennessee. Night riders are blamed for the attack in this violent incident.
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Friendship
Tenn
W. H. Sudbury
Turk General Wounded in Balkan War Capture
Paris report states Chukri Pasha, who led Turkish forces at Adrianople, was wounded and taken prisoner by Russian troops in the Caucasus during ongoing Balkan conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chukri Pasha
Adrianople
Balkan
Caucasus
Montenegrin Troops Invade Austria Again
Official reports say Montenegrin forces advanced ten miles from Herzegovina into Trebinje near the Austrian border. The invasion marks another escalation in tensions between Montenegro and Austria.
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Austria
Cettinje
Montenegro
Herzegovina
Trebinje
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