Russians Reported in Retreat After To c h o w Engagement
Russian forces retreat about fifty miles eastward after clashes around Cracow and Tuchow in Galicia. Russian and Austrian fronts clash as Boehm-Ermolli’s force advances south, with Russians claiming victories, 3,500 prisoners and 12 machine guns taken at Tuchow.
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Insurance rates can be reduced in New York
Philadelphia December 28 reports that the workmen's compensation law in New York state yields satisfaction with one exception, insurance rates. John Mitchell, of the New York compensation commission, said high rates are common in states adopting such laws. He argued that once administration stabilizes, rates will not burden industries.
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Philadelphia
New York State
John Mitchell
American Association For Labor
Mitchell
Workmen's Compensation Commission
Foot and Mouth Disease Spreads in Moultrie County
Quarantine breaches permit the illness to spread among livestock on the farm of S. B. Mavis, WP Strickland, and Elmer Seleck. Authorities claim the disease is now under control after killing nearly 100 cattle and hogs.
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Moultrie
Mavis
Strickland
Elmer Seleck
Wil Ne
War News Epitomized Shows Shifting Fronts Across Europe
Reports from the war front describe dispersed Allied and Central power actions in Europe. Heavy attacks and counterstrikes mark moves in Poland Galicia and the Galician Carpathians while Cracow remains a focal point. British naval bombardments affect Hamburg and nearby targets as Russian and Austrian forces shift positions. The Tennessee cruiser assists refugee evacuations as Turkish authorities grant exit clearances.
Servian Troops Deteriorate Amid Harsh Winter Struggles
AAP dispatch reports Serbian army supply failures leaving troops in tatters at Mitrovicu with hundreds in ragged uniforms. Young soldiers suffer more from hunger and cold than older peers as Austrian observers note widespread fatigue and weakness among prisoners.
Quarantine May Be Raised In Jackson And Iowa Counties
The agricultural department wired agents in Jackson and Iowa counties to report on foot and mouth disease. The department will base its action on these reports to decide whether to retain or lift the quarantine. Six townships in southwestern Jackson County remain restricted within five miles of infected points.
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Alocen Special
Washington, D. C
Bee
Agricultural Department
Jackson
Iowa
Thoge
Jackson County
French Air Raid Retaliation for Nancy Attack Reported
Paris reports say French aviators bombarded aviation hangars a Metz railroad station and barracks at St Die in retaliation for the Nancy Zeppelin attack. In Belgium and northern France intermittent artillery and repulsed German advances are noted as the front lines shift along Ypres Lens and the Meuse.
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Steinbach
Germany
Ysembard
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Zeppeln
Parie
France
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Metz
St. Drlrat
Indian Fighter Dead Scout Served In Government Service
Tobn Ne laney, noted Indian fighter and scout from 1848 to 1854, and long time overland freighter, died at his home near hera today at the age of 70. He served in the government service and was a familiar figure on western frontier routes. The obituary notes his varied career and residence in Atchison, Kas.
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Associated Fress
Atchison, Kas
Tobn Nelaney
Ram
Om Yabant
Hera
Quiet Reigns In The Philippines Now
Washington reports no new warnings from Governor General Harrison as insurrection disturbances in the Philippines are minimized. Manila notes efforts to quell another outbreak with police preparing. twenty insurrectos captured near Navolas and others pursued.
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Carrison
Philippines
War Department
Manila
Plate
Guv
Francis Burton Flurtison
Borneo
Jim
Manliu
Navolas
Untrue to Girl Italian Is Shot
An unidentified Italian man shot near the outskirts was identified as Fosand Zarond. Police say Zarond courted an Italian girl, then abandoned her for another planned to marry February 5. He was shot in the back. diamond ring purchases helped identify him.
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Preuss
Chicago
Thetelly
Fosand Zarond
ZaTrona
Garona
Wilson to Name Five on Federal Trade Commission
President Wilson plans Senate nominations this week for five members of the Federal Trade Commission. White House officials say a final selection is not yet made, but the list narrows from a wide pool. Potential nominees include Joseph Davies, Albert Norton, Henry J Waters, Gov. F Peabody, Edward Hurley, and other prominent figures across several states.
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Washington
Wilson
Lhe
Senate
Federal Trade Commission
White House
Joseph ©. Davies
Albert JD. Norton
Bt. Louis
Missouri
Henry J. Waters
Kansas State Agricultural College
Gev. F. Peabody
New York
Edward N. Hurley
Chicago
South America
Thomas
Felder
Georgia
Ansel
South Carolina
Covernor West
Oregon
Governo Judges
Kansay
Hia
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Mayor Roberts Still in Jail in Indianapolis
Terre Haute mayor Donn M. Roberts and 21 fellow prisoners, arrested on a conspiracy indictment tied to the November 2, 1914 election, are jailed in Indianapolis after failing to post bonds from 2500 to 10000. Mrs. Roberts visited today but declined to comment. No new arrests were reported.
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Indianapolis
Bec
Donn M. Roerts
Terre Haute
Foevernor
Roberts
Floods Stall West Coast Trains in Arizona
December 28 report from Phoenix notes eight west and transcontinental trains marooned in southern Arizona by last week’s woods. they left Phoenix today with about 00 passengers some stranded since Christmas.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Southern
Arizona
Choir singer pleads guilty to jewelry theft at Bowery mission
Associated Press report says Fred Hart, a Bowery mission choir singer, admitted stealing about 4000 dollars in jewelry and money, claiming he did so to aid the poor. He pleaded guilty to stealing 1400 dollars and faces sentencing later. Hart says the funds were given to homeless men for food and lodging, distributing after services at the mission doorway.
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Associated Press
New York
Fred_ Hart
Bowery
Moyt
Loy
Howers
Servines
Canadian Troops Kill an American Near Fort Erie
Buffalo dispatch reports Canadian troops at Fort Erie Ontario fired on two American duck hunters in Canadian waters. Walter Stith died from a head wound Charles D Orsell was wounded in the shoulder both men returned to Buffalo. Officials note the hunters lacked Canadian licenses and arrests were not made. Coroner's inquest to be held later today. Also Joplin contractor A G Jennings dies at age 40.
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Sastar
Buffalo
Fort Erie
Ontario
Unis City
Niagara River
TF. C. Delaney
Fort Evie
Delaney
44Th Battallion
Walter Stith
Charles D. Orsell
Prisoners Well Cared For in War Camps, Says Envoy
Washington report notes Chandler Anderson, special envoy of the American embassy in London, found prisoners of war generally treated well in European camps. He cited mistreatment only in clothing and bedding shortages, with about 454000 prisoners, including 49000 civilians, held near Berlin and scattered across England, Belgium, Germany, Austria, France, and Russia. He praised Walter Hines Page and good foreign office relations aiding efforts.
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Chandler Anderson
London
Anderson
England
Belgium
Germany
Austria
France
Russia
Washington
Walter Hines Page
Foreign Office
Allies Fail In Nieport Attack And Verdun Assault
German army headquarters reported renewed Western front attacks at Nieport and St George failed with limited enemy gains. Northwest Arras and Verdun operations also repelled. No news from East Prussia or Poland. weather hindered assaults north of the Vistula.
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Associated Press
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Berlin
London
Nieuport
Westende
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Ypres
Arras
Verdun
Senheim
Prussia
Poland
Vistula
Villa Forces on March 10 North Fight Near Border
General Villa and Venustiano Carranza factions seek a peace accord. Maytorena to retire, Hill to consolidate Garranza forces at Agua Prieta. Villa's forces suspend attacks on Sonora town and press on Tuxpam seaport as talks continue.
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Naco
Amz
Scott
Garranza
Maytorena
Hill
Agua Prieta
Refugees From Jaffa Transported By Tennessee Vessel
The cruiser Tennessee, with Turkish government permission and at the request of Ambassador Mortenthal, is taking about 500 refugees from Jaffa to Alexandria. The move, requested by consuls and approved by the Turkish authorities, follows incapacity of other passages. No full information yet from Captains Decker or Oman about a threat by an unnamed American warship.
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Dat
Syria
Meypt
Decker
The
Washington
Hiatt
T Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Mortenthal
Jaffa
Alexandria
Navy Department
Daniels
Turkey
Oman
North Carolina
Appeal Granted in Leo Frank Case By Supreme Court
Justice Lamar grants Leo Frank case appeal to the U S Supreme Court. Louis Marshall, Frank’s counsel, says the case will be argued early, likely January, asserting the trial violated constitutionally protected rights. Lamar notes the appeal presents different questions than a prior writ of error.
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Associated
New York
Bec
United States Supreme Court
Justice Lamar
Leo M. Frank
Louis Marshall
Frank
Lamar
Mary Phagan
Atlanta
Mr. Marshall
Supreme Court
Isste
Dunae
Weather Town unsettled tonight then rain or snow likely
Illinois unsettled tonight into Tuesday with rain in the south and possibly snow in the north, warmer tonight. Chicago area reports unsettled conditions with a chance of rain or snow, a low near freezing, and a moderate south wind. Muscatine at 7 am reads 20 degrees, river stage at 7 feet.
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