Denial Issued On Cardinal Mercier Arrest In Belgium
The German military government in Belgium issued an absolute denial of reports that Cardinal Mercier, archbishop of Mechlin, was arrested. The Vatican and Rome press reports note seeking data and possible protest, while Paris dispatches say Benedict planned an inquiry if the arrest was confirmed.
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Associated Press
Laraon
Belgium
Cardinal Mercier
Sacred College
The
Hague
Netherlands
Mercier
Mathmes
Cardimi
Mabnes
Sciene
Dessain
Fabrica
Ion
Beizium
Vatican
London
Rome
Daily Mail
Germany
William
Benedict
New York Sight Drafts Slip to New Low
Rumors of currency weakness push the bid on sight drafts to 4.94, the lowest in New York since the panic. Analysts say the continued decline signals a gradual reduction of foreign obligations tied to wartime trade, with limited shipments anticipated abroad.
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New York
Associated Presse
War Report Summary on Fronts Across Europe
The French war office claims eastern German lines were pushed back and a major advance near Woerre threatens the German wedge toward St Mihiel amid continued French pressure in upper Alsace. Germany reports repulsed Alsace attacks and slow Polish advance with limited eastern detail. Britain signals conciliatory notes to Washington easing shipping friction while Turkey reports minor victories and naval inconclusiveness in the Black Sea. Zeppelins near Dunkirk spark raid speculation on the English coast.
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Hne
Woerre
St. Mihiel
Upper
Alsace
Poland
Betzinin
Artisaels
Cardinal Mercier
England
Washington
London
Fagland
Rustin
Caucasus
Persia
Black Sea
Actitex
Germany
French
Encland
Dunkirk
Oshkosh Pioneer James A Day Dies by Suicide in California
Special dispatch reports James A Day former Oshkosh businessman and founder of J A Day Co who moved to Ventura California in 1874 and later helped form Cook & Brown Lime Company died by a rifle shot suicide near Santa Barbara after months of despondency. He left three married daughters in California and had strong ties to Oshkosh.
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Oshkosh
Los Angeles
James A.day
Wis
Entura
Santa Barbara
Dax
California
Wisconsin
Ventura
Phil Wright
William Wagner
Major Finney
Air
Day
Gi. Day
Cook & Brown Lime Company
Ossian Cook
A. 4. Hinman
J. A. Day & Co
Hinman
Ossian‘ Cook
Pike's Peak
Mr Day
F. E. Waste
Cook & Brown Lime Tpany
Mr. Day
Wisconsin Pension Increases Benefit Local Widows and Veterans
In Washington the Senate and House pensions committees approved raises for Wisconsin residents. Beneficiaries include Seph Stengel widow of August Stew Appleton in Appleton and Delma Mathieu widow of W L Methies in Fond du Lac, with several other named claimants from Green Bay Portage Baraboo Elkhorn and Fox areas saw increases to monthly stipends.
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Wisconsin
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Seph Stengel
August Stew Appleton
Portes A. Campbell Green
George BH. Melztrre
Portexe
Edward K. Bill Baraboo
Fannie
Chambers
Samuel H. Chamber
Fox
Jake
Delma Mathleu
W L. Methies
Fond de Lac
John C. Mami
Elkhorn
Wife learns of husband’s death in May from Empress of Ireland disaster
Mrs. Robert Maffen, wife of a passenger aboard the Empress of Ireland, was told on Wednesday that her husband’s body was recovered by divers on August 11 and buried with other unknown dead. The delay in notification, five months after the May disaster, caused surprise in Racine Wisconsin, as he had money and identification papers worn on his belt.
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Racine
Wis
Robert Maffen
Empress of Ireland
St Lawrence
Storstad
Mallen
Diplomatic reply on bullets and neutrality stance
Secretary Bryan informs German Ambassador Von Bernstorff that the United States will remain strictly neutral and will not comment on charges of dumdum bullet shipments. He cites Geneva and Hague rules, notes Winchester and Remington statements, and lists cartridge shipments while pledging equal publicity to related correspondence.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Bnan
Count von Bermstorf
United States
Neutrabey
Erzan
Wiilson
Coa Secretar
BRYA
Geneva
Nei Suas
Ure Winchester Company
comfFant
Union Metallic Cartidge Company
Remington Arms Union Metallic Cartridge Company of
New York
Wheat futures rise amid European demand and delivery costs
Market notes show wheat at 1.99 a bushel with delivery to Europe driving speculative moves. France and Italy bought large quantities, lifting options prices near 3.12 for March while Rockefeller buyers secured supplies for Helsinki.
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Cerral
Samed
Westeran
Osraum
Kalv
France
Italy
Sea’ Board
Joseph Leiter
Anish
Armonk
Tn Mar
Rockefeller Foundation
Helmum
Milwaukee Jury Commissioners Charged With Derelictions
Three Milwaukee jury commissioners W. F. Kenny, Rc. Miller, and William Graf face charges alleging unlawful rejection of applicants for jury service. Attorneys moved the trio to appear before Circuit Judge Fritz as accusations claim bias against plaintiffs and improper scrutiny of candidates political and religious beliefs.
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Wit
W. FP. Kenny
Rc. Miller
Wiliam Graf
W. B. Rubin
Fritz
Milwaukee County
Electric
Duroran
England Signals Readiness to Aid American Trade
London reports a conciliatory British reply to the American note on interference with shipping. The stance favors keeping freights moving and avoiding protests against German vessel sales to the United States, while safeguarding Allied war aims and trade.
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England
United States
Associated Press
London
Jan T
Attis Sant
Freigt Ray
Germany
Iwanse
Irene
York Harbor
Gernany
Astria
Turkey
Nuptials Noted In Northwesternneon Foster Smith Smith
Miss Margaret Mowry Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Spencer Smith of 5 East Forest Avenue married Daniel TXcing Kimberly son of Mrs Frances J Rinherly of 569 East Wisconsin Avenue in a ceremony at 2 30 PM at the bride's parents home Rev Tbr Miner of Madison officiating. The bride wore attendants including maid of honor Miss Jujia RB Smith and three bridesmaids Miss Mabel Kimberly Miss Helen Smith and Miss Sylvia Smith with flower girl Miss Emil Ann Kimberly. Best man was Henry H. Kimberly. ushers included Benny Spencer Smith Jr Albert C Gilbert and Hartison A Smith. ceremony held in ballroom of the Smith residence.
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Neenah
Wie
Margaret Mowry Somth
Henry ‘Spencer
Jnjia RB. Smith
Mabel Kimberly
Mise Helen Smith
Sylvia Smith
Emil Ann Kimberly
Mr. Kimberly
Henry H. Kimberly
Benny Spencer Smith, Jr
Albert C. Gilbert
Hartixon A. Smith
Smith
Southern Smillex Wedding Guest List and Attire
The ceremony featured brides in white satin and veils with shower bouquets of Wiles of the valley and white orchids. Miss Julia R. Smith wore yellow chiffon with pink sweet peas. Misa Mabel Kimberly and Miss Sylvia Smith wore pink and green chiffon with sweet peas. A wedding supper followed and dancing, then the couple left for a wedding trip and will be at home after February 1 at 536 East Forest Avenue.
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Julia R. Smith
Misa Mabel Kimberly
Misa Helen Smith
Sylvia Smith
Mra
Kimberly
East Porest Avenue
Arizona Anti Alien Labor Law Declared Unconstitutional
A three judge federal panel ruled that Arizona's anti alien employment act violates the fourteenth amendment by restricting labor and property rights of aliens. The decision blocks enforcement and preserves treaty rights concerns raised by Great Britain and Italy.
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Associated Press
Bean Francisco
Cal
Jan. T
Artsoma
Arizona
Great Britain
Italy
State Department
Supreme Court of the
United States
Anglien
Sawtelle
Press
Pears
Hunt
Washington
Peabody
George Foater Peabody
New York
Wilson
New York Peace Society
Taft
House
George W. Hooper
E. M. Sullivan
Boston
J. A. Barker
Chicago
Hooper
Senate
Nat Goodwin to Perform in Oshkosh Tonight Amid Rumors
Nat Goodwin, star of Never Say Die, was reported ill but arrived with his company in Oshkosh and is expected to appear at the Grand Opera house this evening. Manager Hunt confirmed the engagement, noting Goodwin’s recovery from a cold and planned attendance at 7 o'clock with wife and company.
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SetHad
Oshkosh
Mr. Good
Win
Mr. Goodwin
Hunt
Goodwin
Grand Opera House
Nat Goodwin
Northwestern
Goodwin Company
Afr
Dubuque
Athearn
Margaret , Moreland
Vatet
President Wilson Heads to Indiana for Jackson Day
President Wilson plans a two month absence from Washington from March 5 to May 1. He will travel to Indianapolis to address a Jackson day celebration and then proceed to Panama, San Diego, and San Francisco for canal opening preparations and a national speaking tour. He discussed details with Senators Overman Hoke Smith Gallinger and Representatives Underwood Mann Snead.
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Washington
Wilson
Panama Canal
San Diego
San Francisco
Overman
Hoke Smith
Gallinger
Underwood
Mann
Snekey
Oregon
Idaho
Utah
Southern Pacific Sued Over Baseball League Feud
In a special report from Oshkosh and Appleton, tensions rise as the Southern Pacific faces a lawsuit over title claims amid disputes about league structure and finances. Local voices express doubt on continuing the league without resolution and urge cost cuts. Meanwhile Boston outfielder George Whitted heads to Haddock, Georgia to discuss a trade with Philadelphia involving Sherwood Magee.
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Vox Searon
Staten
Ogshkosh
John F. Kinwin
Oshkosh
Indians
Appleton
Mr. Kinwin
Racine
Whitted
Ascoriated
Durham
D. C
George Whitted
Boston
Haddock
Stallings
Gaffney
Philadelphia
Sherwood Magee
Southern Pacific sued in three civil actions over Kern County land misrepresentation
The Southern Pacific company and several oil subsidiaries face three lawsuits demanding about 50 million dollars tied to Kern county property with over 1000 acres and more than 300 producing wells. Plaintiffs allege the land was misrepresented as agricultural when patents were granted, and that defendants knew the land's true status.
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Associated Press
Francisco
Cal
Southern Pacific Company
Los Angeles
United States
Kern County
Contai
Mate Whith
Ian Beng
Bert
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