Blizzard Paralysis Grips Chicago and Midwest Rail Lines
A sweeping blizzard from Canada to the Gulf paralyzed rail and streetcar service across Illinois Wisconsin Indiana and Michigan. Temperatures dropped to record lows with 37 below in O Neill Nebraska and 14 below in Chicago as coal shortages and frostbite cases strained urban life.
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Gulf of Mexico
Rocky Mountains
Alleghenies
O'Neill
Neb
San Antonio
Texas
Illinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Michigan
Iowa
Missouri
St. Louis
Kansas City
Nebraska
Omaha
Kansas
Springfield
Iron Range
Minnesota
Burlington
Quincy
St. Paul
Southwest
Tornado Toll Rises Across Deep South in Snow Storm
Early reports from the south indicate tornadoes across eastern Alabama and Central Georgia killed sixteen people and injured more than 100 as a severe winter storm paralyzed communications. Deaths occurred in Cowarths Dothan Webb Troy and Macon with schoolhouse collapses and store fires noted amid a broader cold wave.
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Alabama
Georgia
White
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Charleston
Jacksonville
Atlantic
Cowarths
Ala
Dothan
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Troy
Macon
lCamp Wheeler
Florida
Knoxville
Asheville
N.C
Master Builders Elect First Vice President
The Masters Builders association of Wisconsin elected officers in Watertown on January 22. Richard Ferge of Milwaukee was named president, with K Mundin of Oshkosh elected first vice president and other officers including Beetindenss Bi president and Jumilo Tanexvill third vice president. Edward Zell was chosen trustee as attendance was noted. The group plans to lobby for contractor licensing and sent telegrams of support to the Wilson administration.
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K. Mundin
Oshkosh
United Press
Watertown
Wis
Tte Marsters Builders Sociation of
Wisconsin
Richard
Ferge
Milwaukee
Beetidenss
Wilson
Lary Iwere
Musician Interned by Order of Justice Department
Jing United Press reports Columbus Ernest Kun Wald of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra was ordered interned at Fort Thomas Kentucky after instructions from the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Jing United Press
Columbus
Ernest
Kunwald
Fort
Cincinnati Symphony Orches Today
Fort Thomas
Department of Juslien
Washington
Oshkosh Savings and Trust declares new officers
At the annual directors meeting of Oshkosh Savings and Trust company officers were elected Polley Pregi P. Sawyer vice president, Louis Schriber J. P. Fitch secretary, Hilh assistant secretary, Howard J. RT. White treasurer.
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Oshkosh Savings and Trust Company
Polley Pregi- EL P. Sawyer
Louis Schriber
J. PP. Fitch
Hilh
Howard J. RT. White
Index of Today’s Paper Fourteen Pages
The page shows a newspaper index listing sections and features across the issue. It highlights topics such as railroads and federal control, thrift stamps in schools, social news, a feature on a new filtration plant, international dispatches from France, church services, theater offerings, a court case involving Warman for murder, sports notes, consumer price discussions, market quotations, and a submarine story.
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Glad World
Burgeon
France
Andor
Milwaukee Letter
Warman
Warman So Be Tried For ‘Murder. Evening Story
Cseesesueewenee
World of
Hollander
Bank Bandite
Russians Press Peace Talks and Neutral Ground Debate
The article reports on dialogue among Russian delegates and central powers, including Trotsky, about moving negotiations to neutral soil and the aim for a rapid peace based on mutual understanding. It notes Russian insistence on democratic peace, Ukrainian concerns, and German objections raised by General Hofman.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Stockholm
de Interferu
Ns Entente
Petrograd
M. Trotzky
Alles
Pita
Litovak
Hofman
Chile
Ven Kurhimann
Count Czernin
Russia
M. Trotsky
M. Troteky
Ryazalan
Navy elevates three officers to rear admiral rank
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels announced the advancement to rear admiral for three officers. The trio includes Spencer Wood, assigned to a battleship command, William Strother Smith with the naval consulting board, and Charles W. (full name omitted) with duties at the Navy Department.
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Josephus Daniels
Navy
Spencer §. Wood
William Strother Smith
Naval Consulting Board
Charles W
Meeting fragment hints at geopolitics and economic questions
Fragmentary notes reference diplomatic tensions among nations including Russia, Iberunnia, and Austria amid preliminary discussions on economy and territorial issues. The text shows debate over committees and expert panels shaping policy, with unclear roles and motives.
Carson Optimist on Great Nations Solving Reaisexism
Sir Edward Carson argues that only two great nations can solve major regional tensions as armistice news shapes policy. He advocates Romanian and Serbian rights parallel to Britain’s empire, urging unity to end war and build a lasting alliance with Greece, Koumania, and others to secure stability.
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Edward Carson
Ciabdnel
Merondere
Romania
Roumania Front
Edwearwd
Ronmania
Serbia
Greet Critain
Pete 5
Wausau Weekly German Paper Barred From Mail
Wausau Wochentblatt, a German weekly, was denied entry to the mails by Postmaster E B Ryan for failing to comply with the foreign language filing requirement. The act requires a transition of all articles for publication in foreign languages to be filed with the post office or government.
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Prees
Wausau
Wis
Waumeu Wochentlatt
Era
EB. Ryan
MOVE NEEDED COAL TO FUEL STATE INSTITUTIONS
United Press dispatch from Madison Wisconsin reports that fuel administrator Garfiall transfers coal from Lake Michigan to other states. The Wisconsin state board of control has contracted for 20 000 tons of coal to supply state institutions through June, preventing shortages despite the shortage.
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United Press
Madison
Wis
Fusl
Garfi
Lake Mir
Coasin
State Board of Control
Raccoon Ship Sunk Off Tretria Coast In Snowstorm
A naval ship named Brent under George Napier command struck rocks off the north coast of Tretria during a morning snowstorm on Wednesday and foundered with all hands lost except nine. Seventeen bodies were recovered by patrol craft and are being identified. five more recovered by divers. The Raccoon, 226 feet long, displaced 415 tons, carried four inch and three inch guns with two torpedo tubes and a crew of 60.
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Trish
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Brent
George Napier
Tretia
Wedien
Call Yard
Metheanatlen
Thi
Official Not Guilty In State Funds Embezzlement Case
A North Dakota jury acquitted Eugene Walla former secretary of state and a secretary of a state agency on charges of embezzling funds after about an hour of deliberation. The related case against Alec remains unresolved in the same matter.
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Prensa Mandan
N. DA
Eugene Walla
Tate’y
Lere Hall
Alec
Insurance Men Ready to Aid Government Training Effort
Milwaukee Life Underwriters announce plan to help government meet costs for insurance benefits to service members and families. The program aims to support Great Lakes naval training and related facilities during wartime mobilization.
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Velan. Fe
Hans
Milwaukee Life Uaderweritera Aradclation
Povernimendt Tn Mectisuy
Anfilers
Great Lakes
Bank robbery and killings shock Kansas town
A bank robbery left four dead as gunmen opened fire in a bank building. Investigators identified a suspect, described as intensely armed, who was later killed by authorities after a tense confrontation at the scene. A survivor recounted the chaos and police closed in as officers pursued the attacker.
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Carl Obleson
Vinelen
Andrew Obleson
Kainsas City
Lois
Grodas
Winters
Camp
Army Bank
Naional Preserve Bank of
Kansas City
Mr. Winters
Young Ohlexon
Mr. Jewell
Pope Seeks Papal Mediation In WWI Peace Talk
The pope pressed Emperor Franz Joseph for peace talks and urged a reach to the president’s war aims. Vatican officials noted the pope’s hope America enters the conflict to push toward a more democratic peace framework.
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Kaiser
Jake Thierrtey
Benedict
Wilson
Antke
Wisdo
Viti
Conticay
Anstrica-Hungary
Holy Father
Vatican
America
Shipping inquiry changes pace of wartime probes
Congress probes shipping losses amid Goethals and Denman dispute over vessel failures. Key witnesses include Penman and Winters, with Crossfire over War Department red tape and contractor controls. Obvious casualties and a bank move at the Cantonment Hospital highlight wartime strains.
Snowbound Weekend Prompts Cold Wave Warnings
Forecasters warn of a severe cold snap with strong northeast winds. The forecast covers Wisconsin and surrounding regions with plunging temperatures tonight into Sunday. Residents are urged to prepare for biting winds and potential travel disruptions as the cold wave strengthens.
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Wilaousin
War secretary faces grilling over army clothing shortages
Report details intense questioning of War Secretary and aides over inadequacies in clothing supply at Camp Sherman. Goethals and Crowell sought reports on equipment, while Capt. Sharman and others testified about the alleged mismanagement and false assurances to the public.
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United Press
Kington
8. C
Clarabertini
Tre
Cnmimnandine
Sharman
Chillicothe
Jianen
Bakar
Chamberlain
Haker
Enon Cagront
Crowell
General Goethals
Camp Sherman
Milter
Nodrange
Aroweil
Np Sharman
Switch Engine Crushed In Blizzard Train Collision
A switch engine was crushed after Iris was caught between two trains near Milawanskee this morning during a severe blizzard. The accident halted rail traffic for hours as crews attempted a rescue amid poor visibility. no life-threatening injuries were reported though several passengers were injured.
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