Waves of Disaster Hit San Diego Area as Flood Wipes Towns
San Diego and surrounding regions reel from catastrophic floods. Thousands flee as waters and mud surge across valleys from Escondido to Otay. Bodies fill morgues while air rescues fail to reach stranded survivors. Reports place deaths in Otay valley at around fifty to sixty with towns flooded and supplies exhausted.
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San Diego
Cal
Los Angeles
San Diego Bay
Escandido
Escondido
Moreno
National
Via Juana Valley
Otay
Tia Juana
Mex Fleischman
Cincinnati
Raymond Norris
Valley of Death
Norris
Otay Valley
Wage Boost Announced By Ohio Valley Plants
New Castle Pa January 29 The Shelby Tube company at Elwood City posted a notice declaring a 19 percent wage increase for 3000 employees. Last year payroll neared 2.5 million dollars. Fort Pitt Bridge Works in Canonsburg raised wages by 10 percent for non drafting and office workers. Driggs Seabury Ordnance Corp with plants in Sharon Pa and Utica New York issued a quarterly dividend of 5. per cent on common stock 3 1 4 4 per cent on first preferred 3 per cent on second preferred. The firm makes war munitions.
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New Castle
Shelby Tube Company
Elwood City
Fort Pitt
Canonsburg
Drigegs-Seabury Ordnance Corporation
Sharon
Utica
N. Y
Upholds Coalition Cabinet in British Labor Vote
London January 29 The Bristol labor council approved by 1 647 000 to 259 000 the participation of labor party members in the coalition cabinet and by 1 622 000 to 495 000 urged they remain in office. The vote preserves Arthur Henderson William Brace and George H Roberts in government roles.
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British Labor Council
London
Labor Council
Bristol
Labor Party
Arthur Henderson
Board of Education
William Brace
Home Office
George H. Roberts
The
Treasury
Rirs Wilson Accompanies the President on Trip
Rirs Wilson travels with the president during a formal trip. The entourage includes notable aides and delegates, and the schedule features meetings at key government offices and international engagements.
Wilson renews his defense campaign in Midwest tour
President Wilson pushes national defense expansion with renewed energy, delivering rallies in Milwaukee Chicago and Cleveland. He appeals to all voters regardless of party and warns the United States could be drawn into the European war, urging immediate army and navy strengthening.
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Wis
Wilson
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Chicago
Ollie James
Kentucky
New York
America
Waukegan
Kenosha
Racine
United States
FILE SUIT ON SALOON BOND INDIANA CASE
The state on relation of Mrs. Lizzie Smith files suit in Shelbyville for 3500 damages on Louis Kantz saloon license bond. Alleged he sold liquor to Edward Smith who was intoxicated and killed by an Indianapolis and Cincinnati traction car while driving a coal load Dec 10. Suit also names Kantz bondsmen.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Lizzie Smith
Louis Kantz
Smithland
Edward Smith
Smith
Kuntz
His Greatest Handicap Mrs Golfer Detroit Pree Press
A brief cartoon caption from the Detroit Free Press humor page features a golfer quip about handicaps. The second golfer replies that he is obliged to work for a living, reflecting light sports humor of the era.
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Detroit Pree Press
Severance of Diplomatic Ties Possible If Berlin Rejects Demands
Washington reports tension over the Lusitania issue as Berlin reportedly weighs a new note to the United States. Officials say a severance would be inevitable if Berlin’s reply remains unfavorable, with Count von Bernstorff awaiting Germany's answer and President Wilson returning to Washington to take charge.
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Germany
United States
Washington
Berlin
Count von Uernstorff
Lansing
Wilson
Sperches
State Department
Count von Bernstorff
Mr. Lansing
E. M. House
Europe
Flood Threatens Indiana Cities as High Water Rises
Indiana faces what may be the worst flood since 1913 as rain has persisted over sixty hours. White River and other streams overflow their banks driving residents from lowlands near Indianapolis and forcing country folk to hills. Despite rising levels, officials say alarm remains unlikely unless the river climbs eight feet higher than current 1913 marks.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Army Plans March on Hall Over Wilson Address in KC
Kansas City Mo Jan 28 labor groups plan a march on Convention hall to occupy boxes sold for ten dollars for the Wilson address the night of Feb 2. The protest centers on charging for boxes originally offered free by the hall directors and accepted by the Commercial Club.
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Wilson
Kansas City
Convention Hall
Commercial Club
Aeroplane Attack Averted by Zigzag Course
London news reports the Wilson Inez Carlo was attacked by a German aeroplane in the North Sea near Hull. The aircraft dropped six bombs but the vessel escaped damage by steering a zigzag course.
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London
Wilson Inez Carlo
Hull
North Sea
Minority Leader James 8. Man Favors Preparations Program
A brief mention notes James 8 as a minority leader figure, with emphasis on a program preparing actions or steps. The readable text suggests an agenda or plan, though details and context are limited. Further clarity would identify the individual, affiliation, and specific actions or dates involved.
Mann sees possible war need and calls for readiness
Representative Mann Illinois Republican leader said the United States may be drawn into war after the current conflict and urged large army navy appropriations. He urged nonpartisan defense planning and legislation to mobilize industrial resources to make the country independent for all supplies. He suggested war with Great Britain could be likelier than with Germany.
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Washington
Mann Orllinois
House
United States
Congress
Mann
Great Britain
Germany
Mr. Mann
Italian Cabinet Crisis Not True Declared
Rome reports from Austrian and German sources deny an imminent crisis in the Italian cabinet. Premier Salandra may strengthen the cabinet before Parliament to prepare for a war declaration against Germany. Reconciliation with Giolitti is unlikely in any cabinet reorganization.
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Rome
Salandra
Germany
Alles
Giolitto
TRAIN STRIKES SCHOOL HACK NEAR ELKHART INDIANA
A New York Central twentieth century limited hit the horses pulling a school hack four miles west of Elkhart Indiana killing the horses but injuring no one. The hack driver James Holderman had expressed fear of an accident before leaving.
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Elkhart
Ind
New York Central
Here
James Holderman
Paris Zeppelin Raids Leave 23 Dead 27 Hurt In Second Air Strike
Paris reports another Zeppelin raid within 24 hours with 23 killed and 27 injured in the first attack. German forces press westward in the Somme region capturing trenches near Peronne and advancing toward Hill 140 and Hill 70. Russian actions near Izerum and Persians remain contested as Allied and Central forces trade gains.
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Zeppelin
Epernay
le Hourget
Russian War Office
Izerum
Askaris
Nicholas
Lake Uramiah
Persia
Ramadan
Kangavar
Russia
Peronne
Berlin
Frise
Neuville
Souchez
Vimy
Loos
Partial Eclipse of Sun and Naval Observations
Washington reports scientists at the United States Naval Observatory will observe a February 1 partial solar eclipse. They will photograph the sun and measure contact timings to refine lunar and solar motion tables amid an eclipse peak just under four tenths obscuration. The text also notes War College defense recommendations to shield eastern arsenals from border and coastal ranges considerations.
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Washington
United States Naval Observatory
Peruna Cure Reported For Chronic Cough In Chicago Woman
Mrs. William Hohmann of 2764 Lincoln Ave Chicago reports reliance on Peruna to cure a lifelong bronchial catarrh and severe cough. She says the ailment plagued winters and summers, kept her awake, and resisted other medicines until Peruna cured her. Other unnamed individuals are mentioned.
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Peruna
William Hohmann
Lincoln Ave
Chicago
Bank Robbery At Washington Park National Bank
Four men armed with revolvers robbed the Washington Park National Bank on East Sixty third street securing between 12 000 and 15 000. They forced staff and customers to face walls before fleeing in an automobile. Police and detectives launched a search for the masked robbers. J Garland Stahl, bank vice president, was among those ordered in line. Municipal Judge Fry was present as a customer.
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Chicago
Washington Park National Bank
East Sixty-third Street
J. Garland Stahl
Boston Americans
Stahl
Fry
AIDS CANADIAN SOLDIER FUND CAMPAIGN BEGINS IN TORONTO
J P Miecun donated 29000 to the Toronto and York County Patriotic Fund as it runs a three day drive toward a 2000000 goal for soldiers' dependents. Morgan added 20000 to the Montreal Patriotic Fund also aiming for 2000000. Americans have aided Toronto, now under 200000 still needed with one day left. Toronto has sent about thirty thousand soldiers to the front, while the American Legion offers to raise a 6000 man brigade of American birth.
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Toronto
J. P. Miecun
York County Patriotic Fund Association
Morgan
Montreal
American Legion
Indiana Urges Lincoln Washington Birthday Celebrations
IndianapolisJanuary 28 The Indiana state department of public instruction has sent letters to superintendents teachers and school officials urging proper February celebrations for Abraham Lincoln and George Washington The department also provided programs designed to foster patriotism and enthusiasm for study of these figures The letters are signed by State Superintendent Charles A Greathens.
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Indianapolis
State Department of Public Instruction
Indiana
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
State Department
Lincoln
Washington
Charles A. Greathens
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Dies After Executions at North Carolina Penitentiary
Raleigh N C Jan 29 Warnder Salo of the North Carolina penitentiary died of apoplexy after he had supervised the execution by electricity of two negroes.
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Raleigh
Dlan
Warnder Salo
North Carolina
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