Russians Driven From East Prussia Clash With Germans
A Paris and Petrograd report detail the German offensive in Poland failing with heavy German losses. Soviet and German dispatches describe Russian retirement in East Prussia and preparations for a major operation to decide the siege. Fortresses like Przemyst and Ivangorod are reinforced as troops pull back toward shelter in their fortresses.
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Cust Prussia
Russio Rotire
Berlin
London
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Ivangorod
Brest-Litevek
Kovno
Brest- Litevek
Brutal robbers kill rich couple in Fruitvale home
In Oakland area headlines, Jacob Vogel former Citi zens Bank of Fruitvale president and his wife were beaten to death by burglars who trussed them with ropes and Mrs Vogel's apron strings. Rose Rist found the bodies. signs of a desperate struggle and overturned furniture marked the scene. Nearby Gibsonbis Ohio reports show another wealthy couple murdered with similar brutality as neighbors found them.
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Postpone Trial of Wilhelmina to Allow Evidence
The American government proposes delaying a prize court proceeding to let Wilhelmina owners present evidence that their cargo should not be seized. The vessel lies at Falmouth with foodstuffs for Germany, owned by a St. Louis commission house. Britain’s note to Wilson on shipping interference is being translated in Washington.
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Hagemate
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Thompsen
White
Iowa
German submarine stops Dutch vessel in North Sea
London February twelfth dispatch says the Dutch steamer Daiderdijk under Dutch flag was halted by two German submarines in the North Sea. She was forced to show papers and then allowed to proceed to Rotterdam.
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Evening News
Rotterdam
Daiderdijk
North Sea
Rotterdar
Washington Cabinet Discusses German and British War Warnings
Washington officials reviewed notes to Germany and Britain warning of possible menace to American lives and vessels in the war zones. Officials expect dispatches from Page and Gerard detailing responses from London and Berlin as the administration weighs strict accountability for belligerents.
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Berlin
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Washington
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United States
State Department
Kleist Jury Discharged Over Newspaper Allegations
In New York federal court Judge Hand discharged jurors in a $250,000 damages case against steamship owner T. N. Brettung after publication of stories claiming Max Kleist had been assaulted twice. The judge ruled the reports could influence the jury. The trial had centered on alleged alienation of Kleist’s wife by her parents.
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Tyler Breiting
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Kleist
Kieist
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Sangsters
Lincoln's Birthday Observed Across States With Memorials
Cornerstone laid for Lincoln memorial two million structure in Washington with copper box containing Lincoln history signed by Robert Lincoln. In Springfield Illinois, Lincoln birthday observed with closing of offices and large banquet. Speakers include Bishop Falco ws and Archbishop Glennon. Sherman unable to attend due to Washington duties. Civic, educational and fraternal groups held tributes nationwide.
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Abraham Lincoln
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Harry Pratt Judson
University of Chicago
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Blair
United States
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W. Bunn
Kiam Jayne
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Springeld
Lincoln
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Washington
Per
Samuel Falcows
Reformer Episcopal Church
Chicago
John P. Glennon
Catholic
St. Louis
Ill
Grand Army Memorial Association
State Encampment Views Shown At Des Moines Event
The four Iowa regiments performed at the state encampment near Des Moines with maneuvers shown in films at the 4-Muse-T last evening under Company C auspices. Audiences praised the entertainment and were pleased with the shows.
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Des Moines
Fanny Crosby Dies at 94 Hymn Writer
Bridgeport Conn Feb 12 Fanny Crosby noted hymn writer died today at her home in her 95th year. Despite frail health she continued to write hymns until shortly before her death.
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Bridgeport
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Fanny Crosby
Ship Bill Stalls as Plan Shifts to House Battle
Washington reports the ship bill stalled as administration lines reform to shift the fight from Senate to the House. Democratic leaders push temporary amendments to end the long filibuster and clear appropriations, while President Wilson rejects a compromise.
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Rules Committee
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Gore
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Weeks
Secretary of the Navy
Burleson
Dayton Charges Probe Opens as House Committee Deliberates
Parkersburg West Virginia February 12 investigation into charges against Federal Judge A G Dayton of the northern district of West Virginia opened before House judiciary sub committee members McGillycuddy Danforth and Gard. The probe questions if Dayton conspired with corporations to remove Judge Jackson, showed favoritism to litigants and used office to aid his son attorney Arthur Dayton. The hearing gathered leading WV lawyers and miners unionists amid tensions over injunctions and labor rights.
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Maine
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New York
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Ohio
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Bag
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Washington
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Frank W. Nesbit
Public Service Commission
Way Toy
J. W. Vandervort
Mannight and Heat Company
Nesbit Tight
Oldest Civil War veteran Edward Monroe buried in London
Edward Monroe aged 106, born the same year as Lincoln, died today and was laid to rest in London. The funeral was conducted under the London Branch of the Civil War Veterans with representatives from the American embassy and consulate in attendance, honoring the long life of the veteran.
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London
Probes Blocked as Senate Investigations Delay
Washington, amy Wire reports that a Senate committee blocked investigations into corruption charges from the last Pennsylvania and Union state senatorial campaigns. Chairman Williams noted terms under probe would not begin until the next congress and that a press inquiry would be premature.
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Amy Wire
Pennsylvania
Union States
Congress
Senate
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Bress
Westbrook Funeral Sunday at Letts Church
The funeral for D. H. Westbrook will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the United Brethren church in Letts Iowa. The service follows his death announced for February 12.
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Letts
D. H. Westbrook
United Brethren Church
Letta
Weather forecast: snow and rain with mixed precip
Snow expected tonight and Saturday with possible rain in the north. River level at 7 inches and temperatures at 7 am show dry details missing. definitive readings not provided in the fragment.
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