Germans Break Cordon In Polish Front Battles
Berlin reports increased war booty in northern Poland and east Prussia with about 9,000 more prisoners and 13 cannons seized. Russians suffer setbacks as German forces aim to encircle the Russian right flank and cut Warsaw communications. Emperor William travels toward the front as renewed pressure against Austrians and advances in Lemberg are noted.
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Berlin
London
East
Prussia
Poland
Vistula
Hank
Warsaw
Lipno
Plock
Lowicz
Lodz
Russian
Petrograd
William
Flanders
Paris
Ludovic Naudenau
Journal de Paris
Mackennon
Gombin
Broeziny
Kutno
Glowno
Strykow
Regow
Tuszyn
Kaiser
Amsterdam
Emperor William
Insterberg
East Prussia
Gumbinnen
German War Office
Gumbingen
Lemberg
Petrograil
Germany
Berezin
Oftetal
War News Epitomized From Frontline Dispatches
Monarchs of Europe rush to the front as Emperor William and Emperor Nicholas head to action while King George tours French lines. Unconfirmed reports claim a new German attempt at Ypres, with activity north of Arras and near the Belgian border. Reports from east and south remain vague with shifting positions in Russian Poland and Cracow area as battles continue.
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William
Insterberg
East Prussia
Nicholas
George
France
Plans safeguard for girls at fair
Plans to protect young women arriving in San Francisco for the World's Fair were announced by John Hammond of Des Moines in La Crosse Wisconsin. A corps of detectives and social workers will operate there with a $20,000 fund, potentially more, to guard strangers and shut down immoral houses under California injunction laws.
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la Crosse
Wis
San Francisco
John H. Hammond
Des Moines
B. S. Steadwell
Federation
Hammond
F& Corps
California
Austrians Evacuate Cracow Amid Large Losses
Report from Lemberg cites a trusted source that Austrian forces are retreating from Cracow area one position at a time with heavy casualties. Information appears to be continued on page 2.
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Cracow
Lemberg
Fighting Violent Again Along the Yser Front
Reports from London describe heavy artillery and bombardment along the Yser canal north of Arras as German forces retire from Dixmude. Paris confirms activity north of Arras with no infantry attacks while noting intermittent artillery fire along the Aisne and ongoing actions in Argonne and Vosges. Kings visit to France boosts morale as British monarch joins troops in the field for the first time since the 18th century.
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London
Yser Canal
Reuter
Sluis
Yser Battlefront
Amsterdam
Newa
Dixmude
Paris
Arras
Belgium
Atitas
Aisne
Argonne
Woevre
Vosges
France
Suira
George
George II
President Wilson replies to defense probe request
President Wilson’s letter to Representative Gardner about a congressional inquiry into military preparedness was made public. He expresses willingness to confer before the resolution advances and notes he plans to present views fully in a future conversation. Gardner, who visited the White House, issued a formal statement accusing the president of aiming to suppress the movement.
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Associated Preas
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Gardner
Congressional
United States
House
Will
Wilson says neutral zones for shipping must be voluntary
President Wilson said neutral zones in the western hemisphere should be entirely voluntary for European belligerents. He noted brief discussions with Secretary Bryan and Acting Secretary Lansing, and stated American countries would have no control beyond their three mile limit.
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Associated Presa
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Bryan
Lansing
State Department
Early liquor curfew urged in Manitoba war move
Premier Rodmond Roblin announced Manitoba will seek a government bill to curb liquor and traffic hours during wartime. The plan would let municipalities cut licenses by majority vote and give the government power to restrict sale times. Bars to close at 7 pm, wholesalers at 6 pm, with retail dealers and clubs invited to comply. The move targets citizen soldiers training for service with the second Canadian contingent.
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Associated Press
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Rodmond Roblin
Jtha
Redmond
U S Contraband View Criticized In German Press
Read by London and Berlin, reports say American ambassador Gerard’s stand on contraband is seen as objective yet criticized by Count Von Reventlow. German papers argue that shipments benefiting Allies undermine neutrality, urging U S policy to aid Germany. Washington defends neutrality and claims rights under international law.
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Berlin
Vie
London
James W. Gerard
Kreuz Zeitung
Ernest von Reventlow
Tages Zeitung
Germany
United States
Gerard
England
France
Washington
Washington, D. C
Count von Reventlow
State Department
the United States
Wal
von Reventlow
Hier
Unemployed to Solve Problem of Idle Work
A terse Associated Press dispatch from New York reports a census of idle labor to address unemployment. The brief note highlights efforts by authorities to study and remedy joblessness with potential insurance or support measures.
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Prass- Sed
New York
Despondent Young Man Ends Life at Columbus Junction
Charles Vance a 22 year old machinist from 119 Park Avenue died by self euthanasia after a day of melancholy. Police found an empty carbolic acid bottle and his body on a Rock Island depot truck in Columbus Junction. He had been ill, recently toured the east for health, and left home intending to work at Vance and Baker Machine Shop. He is survived by parents and six siblings. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Charles Vance
Owen Vance
Park Avenue
Columbus Junction
Muscatine
Rock Island
Columbia Junction
Vance
Columbus
Rock Taland
Soca
Beiny Herold
Theresa
Francis
Edward
Emma
Clara
News thief held for grand jury in New York
H L Linder a Postal Telegraph operator at the New York Globe office was held in 5000 bail by the Tombs court on a penal law violation for revealing Associated Press news messages. AP witnesses described a decoy message about the sinking of the Russian Dreadnought Fliba. Linder claimed he received money from the New York News Bureau for sending AP wires. No defense witnesses. Linder released to counsel. bond renewal possible for 5000.
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Associated Press
New York
H. L. Linder
Postal Telegraph Company
New York Globe
Tombs
Albert Venino
Lindner
New York News Bureau
A. Ticket
Linder
Reforms proposed to relieve unemployment in city
Worked out plan advocated by Mayor Mitchel includes a commission of bankers labor leaders and charitable workers. Tomorrow Mitchel will meet a committee to discuss means to reduce evictions and address the large number of men out of work due to war Europe and other causes. It covers thousands of laborers clerks stenographers shopkeepers and salesmen.
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Bpecelal -Commission
Mitchel
Europe
Women not protected in war say British suffragist
Mrs Pethick-Lawrence of London told the Fortnightly Club in Chicago that war disproves the idea women are protected. She urged women to reinforce the peace movement, noting soldiers face death while women face industrial collapse, starvation, and invasion risk without state protection. Belgium's fighters are the only secure group.
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Associated Press
Chicago
England
Belgium
Lack of stamps felt in the city amid war tax move
Merchants and bankers faced a stamp shortage as a new war tax law requires most business papers to be stamped. Officials in Dubuque and Chicago reported limited large denomination stamps, causing banking delays and heavy congestion at revenue offices. Chicago police restored order after crowds swamped the Internal Revenue building, with thousands turned away and a 30 day grace period announced.
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Muscatine
Dubuque
Iowa
International Revenue Collector
Chicago
R. S.mcnutt
Associated Preas
Federal
The
Revenue Office
Storm Revenue Office
New York
N._Y
U. S. Internal Revenue
Weather for Iowa unsettled with showers and cooler
Unsettled forecast for Iowa with likely tonight and Tuesday showers. Cooler conditions expected Tuesday across the state.
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Iowa
Villa Forces Near Mexico City In Suburbs
General Villa with about 25,000 troops reached the outskirts of Mexico City after a train collision killed 32 and wounded 40. Zapata assures protection for foreigners as U.S. officials warn against false reports amid the volatile situation.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Mexico
el Paso
General Villa
Villa
Gutierrez
National Convention
Tula
Pachuce
Raoul-Madero
Carranza
Huerta
Parron
Chao
Theca
Von Hindenburg Is Hero In German Letter
A postal card addressed to the most popular man in Germany was delivered to Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg. Reports from Berlin via The Hague and London indicate he is regarded as the man of the hour, reflecting public reverence in the press.
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Germany
Associated Press
Berlin
Hague
London
Field
Marshal Paul
von Hindenburg
Post
von, Hindenburg
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