London News: Germans Press Offensive Threats Amid War Reports
Reports from Amsterdam and Berlin describe German leaders planning a rigorous offensive while fighting rages around Soissons and Aisne. Russia’s forces advance near Warsaw and Plock as British observers note German inferiority in medical care and equipment yet praise discipline and trench efficiency.
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London
Warsaw
Poland
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Aisne
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France
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Ae Das Resards
Crime Ring Under Inquiry Involving Fences Data
Detectives question alleged burglars in a Chicago inquiry into a crime federation. Officials allege the organization dealt in millions of dollars worth of stolen goods, with investigations continuing as authorities pursue leads across cities.
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SS Associated Press
Schicag
Council
Invest Sestion
Crime Federation
Olen
War Front Daily Summary From Soissons to Albert Aces
German attack on the western front moves from Soissons toward Albert with disputed gains in Artois. Allied counterattacks report minor victories, while German efforts near Yser and Agne intensify. Russian front reports push toward the Prussian border as German forces press in Poland and Kusm areas face renewed assaults.
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Soissons
Alben
Berlin
Albert
Soissonis
Arzonne
Paris
Gesman
St. Omer
France
la Basvec
Genran
Pra
Yar
Wileh
We Powa
Tandon
Fawbur
Poland
Morgan Visits President In War Era Talks
Morgan and Co executive discussed U S Europe trade during wartime, noting increased exports reducing debt and favorable conditions. He indicated no objection from the administration to a direct arrangement for debt settlement tied to supplies, as explained to the president.
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Wwilsoz
United States
Br. Morgan
Buell
Mo Morgan
Europe
Morgan
Morgen & Co
Billy Sunday at Capital Revives White House Visit
Revivalist Billy Sunday and a delegation from Philadelphia called on President Wilson at the White House in Washington. The visit touched on Sunday’s revival work and included remarks about becoming the grandfather, as Sunday joked with the president. The event occurred during a day of religious meetings and public attention surrounding the president.
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Wilson
White Honsac
Associated Press
Washington
BD. C
Philadelphia
Ran
Srandson
Clark
Langhorne Girl Divorced in Albemarle Court Decree
A circuit court decree in Albemarle County grants Langhorne Brooks, once tied to Rexinal Brooks, a divorce and relief from a notable entanglement, amid wartime charity and high society. The Langhorne family, known for New York ties, faces a publicized settlement as Mrs Brooks plans London duties nursing the wounded.
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Assomision
Charlottesville
Albemarne County
Langhorne Brooks
Rexinalé Brooks
New York
Brooks
Lansheme
London
Aimy
Requisition Papers Signed for Milwaukee Man
Madison Wis Jan 1 Requisition papers were asked of Governor today by Governor Danne for the return to Chicago of George Hall of Milwaukee charged with attempting to steal $1690 from two Chicago physicians. Raw bin and Zabel Hall s attorney say he is innocent and they will be given an opportunity tomorrow morning to prove their claims before the governor.
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Madison
Wis
Requisi
Danne
Tilinsis
George Hall
Milwackes
Raw
Bin
Zabel
Hall
Man Would Save Brother In Quarrel Killing
Chicago January report: Edward Pianowski was killed in a senior quarrel. Frank Kabza confessed to police, saying I killed Pianowski. James Kabza later told police I killed Pianowski, with witnesses supporting his statement. The brothers were held pending an inquest.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Edward Pianowski
Frank Kabza
James
Pianowski
Frank
Prohibition Bill Faces Senate Split and Weak Support
Senate action on the prohibition measure shows a fractured Democratic caucus with many senators opposed or noncommittal. President Wilson’s ship purchase bill also faces defections as party leaders struggle to unite the Senate and sustain support for administration goals despite GOP and Democratic divides.
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Ted. Press
Jas
Columbia
Tve
Ater Jones
Iiel
Senate
Wilson
Armony
Interis
Storage measures discussed for meat hoarding risk
A memo notes cold storage for certain food products and outlines that the house will not take up the animal industry measure this session. The bureau is testing how long meat can be kept in storage and debates whether limits are necessary for sanitary reasons or to prevent hoarding of meat for extended periods.
Federal inquiry opens on philanthropic foundations
The federal Industrial Commission opened hearings into the operation of major philanthropic foundations. Samuel Untermyer testified as the first witness, faulting concentration of power and arguing foundations should not have federal charters, proposing limits on size and income and arguing for representation on replacement of trustees. He criticized banking influence and noted directors and trustees were controlled by banks in railroad finance.
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Industrial Commission
Associated Press
New York
Federal
Industr Commission
Samuel Untermyer
Frank I
Hanlon
Andrew Charles W. Eliot
Danielchiff
Anszust Hel D
Branicis
United States
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Untermrer Wel
Iren Company
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Tistel
Untermier
Azain
Mir
Messages to Italy Routed by Cable Company Censors
Associated Press report says Commercial Cable Company arranged with British and French censorship authorities to permit messages about the earthquake zone to be sent in Italian. The company advises senders to use English or French if possible.
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Associated Press
New York
Commercial Cable Company
Toealy
Bet
Ee Company
Sendera
La Salle Bank Dissolved Special Report
Madison Wisconsin January 18 Assemblyman Axel Johnson will offer a resolution in the legislature inviting Secretary of Agriculture David S Houston to address the body while he is in Madison.
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Northwestern
Madiown
Wis
Axel, Johnson
Agriculture
David
Houston
Madisi
Gutierrez in flight from Mexico City
An Associated Press dispatch reports General Gutierrez departed Mexico City with most troops, while the state department seeks clarity on his provisional presidency aims. Villa’s forces threaten to break with him as reports surface of potential movements toward Veracruz and further unrest.
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Washington
S. C
Gautierrez
Mexico City
Gatierrez
State Department
Guilerrez
Sone
Vaxhnco
Villa Fx
Agung Te Tes
Jerren
Moazash Gaid
Maryland
Neale
Anginiwat Lapaz
Navtajon
Mezatlan
Messace
Avaiaa
First National Bank of Uniontown Closes Doors
Uniontown Pa January reports that the First National Bank failed to open at 2 a m and customers were told a board of directors would issue a statement after a board session. The bank reportedly held deposits around 2 600 000 and paid a 22 percent annual dividend.
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Ags Wed
Uniontown
First National Bank of
Unionmnen
First National
VL Thompson
Chase and Mrs. Sawyer Return After Augusta Trip
Mr. C. C. Chase burned his right foot on a radiator while in Augusta. He was brought home to 2 West Algoma Street and admitted to Lakeside Sanitarium. Mrs. Chase traveled from Augusta to be with him. Mrs. Sawyer departed early to resume winter plans. He is improving slowly but faces a long recovery.
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CC. Chase
Pitt
Mr. Chase
Phil B. Sawyer
Augusta
Lawyer Not Guilty in Oshkosh Disorderly Conduct Case
The Oshkosh circuit court jury returns a unanimous not guilty verdict for F V McManamy in the city’s disorderly conduct case. The jury deliberated over about sixteen hours before reaching the decision, with protests and applause in court as the foreman handed the verdict to Judge Burnell.
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Oshkosh
F. V.mc3fianamy
Burnell
John C. Howard
Ubar
Sherif
Osvertag
Foss Newell
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Gun Case Up for Trial in Last Action on Court Schedule
The state charges Charles Johnson of Nordheim with pointing a gun at another in a municipal appeals case. Court reconvened at 2 pm for jury trial as the last criminal matter this term. The docket lists several calendar entries including Owens, Olin, Sanders, Van Broeklin, Bader Teelai, Aigeles, Downer, and Dan.
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Charles Johnson
Nordheim
Caziendar
Fabn Owens
TC. T. Olin
Albert T. Sanders
Willam van Broeklin
Peter Bader
August Teelai
Cornelius Aigeles
Guardian Ac
A. W. Priest
John
Frank Appeal Docketed in Georgia Supreme Court
The appeal of Leo M. Frank in the murder of Mary Phagan was docketed in the Georgia Supreme Court. The state may move for an early hearing. without it the case would not reach regular consideration for about eighteen months.
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Corporation
R. A. Hollister
F. W. McMangamy
Associated Press
Leo M. Frank
Marr Phagan
Atlanta, Ga
Supreme Court
State of Georgia
Henrietta Crossman Files Petition in Bankruptcy
Mrs Maurice Campbell known as Henrietta Crossman filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in New York on January 18. Her liabilities total about 16 and assets mainly money owed by husband at 85 900. Maurice Campbell her husband also filed a bankruptcy petition with liabilities of 125 009 and assets at 4 837.
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Maurice Campbell
New York
Henrietta” Crossman
Wisconsin to Welcome Secretary Houston at Agriculture College
Special to The Northwestern. Secretary David F Houston United States Secretary of Agriculture will visit University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture in Madison tomorrow echoing recognition services. He will arrive from St Paul and leave Madison Tuesday evening heading to Chicago. Houston earned a doctorate from Wisconsin in 1806.
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Madison
Wis
David F. Houston
Houston
University U of Wisconsin
Racine Invites President as Bank Trust Case Opens
In Chicago on January 18 Associated Press reports the dissolved Ta Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank facing fraud indictments. William Lorimer and Charles B. Munday, former bank presidents, are charged with wrongful use of bank funds after the institution closed last June. James J. Brady, state auditor, filed suit.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ta Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank
Wiliam Lorimer
iCharles B
Isuit
James J. Brady
Lorimer
Munday
Earthquake Rescue Efforts Amid Naples Aftermath
Following a devastating earthquake, Rome reports rescue work continuing five days after, with thousands of soldiers aiding road access to stricken towns. Priests join rescue efforts while doctors treat the injured and survivors, including a parish priest rescued after four days.
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Messina
Italy
Rome
Mar
Maine
Torioni
Tiv
Poy
Carppelle
Bank of Naples
F Masaakorone
J. S. Coffin Dies at 93 in Fort Dodge
J S Coffin, originator of the first law requiring trains to have safety devices, died at his Fort Dodge home yesterday at age ninety three. He will be buried tomorrow afternoon. He was reputed wealthy.
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Associated Press
Fort Dodge
Weather forecast fragment for tonight and January 8
Fragmentary OCR note reports a warmer night with a forecast for tonight and mentions January 8 without clear details.
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