Raiders of the Moewe Type Still Active in South Atlantic
Survivors report one or more German commerce raiders, believed to be Moewe class, still operating around South America. Nine Americans rescued from the Hudson Mary are confirmed. British and Japanese ships are cited in raiding activity and logs describe encounters near Pernambuco and off the coast of Brazil, with allied shipping fearing further attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pp. Stewak
United Prese.y Guenos
The
J. Theodor
Pernambuco
Wadnorshire
Ag Explainins
Ortega
China
Sequana
Rio de Janeiro
Bordeaux
Cobras Island
Santiago
Chile
Pacific
South America
Eamer Tudson Merz
Fis
Radnorshire
Bie
Perarahuee
Ic Ming
Immediate
Clerman
Hillmurshire
Brown
Alarm in Shipping Circles of Atlantic
Reports from New York describe heightened concern in maritime circles as a German warship group concentrates in the South Atlantic seeking the raider Moewe and its conquests. The Moewe is rumored to be armed and supplying captured ships like St Theodore and Yarrowdale, complicating entente patrols while Brazil courts security measures at sea.
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Associated Press
York
Jan
Brn Warshins
Georgie
Moewe
St. Theodore
Yarrowdale
Cape Verde Islands
Ips
Ireland-in-Hragil
Ceron
Thousands Dying in Syria and Lebanon Starvation
Reports relay dire famine in Syria with half a million dead and thousands more perishing. Info cabled via Corriere d Italia noting severe shortages and aid crises, with Palestine experiencing similar distress and poor relief.
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Rome
Syria
Corriere d
Italia
Lebanon
Palestine
Why Search Was Delayed
United Press reports a missing army party led by Colonel Bishop and Lieutenant Hobartson was not initially searched for due to the Western Department not seeking air search permission. The War Department later ordered air search once the men were confirmed missing in the California desert region. Details of their discovery were not released.
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United Press
Washington
Jran
Bishop
Hobartson
Califia
War Department
Western Department
Town Officers Election Debate Roils Assembly
A Wisconsin assembly session on January 1 debates a future two year term for town officers. The committee moved to delay officer elections to the next general year. The contest centers on candidate Charles Lents and firefighter Terburd, with votes counted amid tensions.
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Sarmwestery Disun
Wis
Sturgean
Boone
Lvlyman
Charles Lents
Losses on Great Lakes rise with 1916 totals
The report from Beirat Michigan notes Great Lakes losses climbed to 3625 in 1916 with insured vessels carrying 25 percent insurance. Only one ship, the steamship Si Kirby, was sunk and its total loss was estimated at 24009 dollars, insured by the Protective Association.
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Beirat
Mich
Si Kirby
Vopicka Exonerated Amid War Time Explanations
An official statement exonerates Minister Vopicka from charges of unneutral conduct. The explanation cites evidence from Germany and Bulgaria and notes a probable April leave of absence before his return to Romania’s capital. Verification of full facts was promised.
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Arsocta el Fingten
Thor
Serin
Bulgaria
Germany
Jags
Oshkosh Assemblyman Proposes Labor Benefit Bill
Oshkosh lawmakers push a bill to raise worker compensation and enable long term illness recovery. The senate adjourns after debating taxation, public affairs, and insurance measures as Madison prepares for a Bryan meeting invitation.
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United Press
Charles J
Hart
Osikesh
Edward Norman
Colat
Nordman
Wiliam Derings iLtyan
Assemblymien
William T Evine
Madison
Hien
Vv, Miller
Lady‘smith
Seach
Assembly
W. A. Campball
Waulee
Perry
Senate
Senata
Frank B. Moody
Conservation Commission
Rothe
Royue Pervel
Substitute Plan Proposed by Trainmen Leader for Rail Legislation
W G iuee head of the Trainmen's Brotherhood presented a substitute plan to the House Commerce Committee for President Wilson's railway legislation. A board of eight, evenly divided between workers and officials appointed by the president, would address working conditions and gain broad support. The plan would avoid deadlock and oppose the Adamson Bill requiring ninety days' notice of a strike or lockout.
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Associated Prese
Washington, D.C
W. G. Iuee
Despits
Lee
Smallpox in Labor Camp Halts Ma ramaoth Work
Smallpox breaks out at Camp Wissota in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin forcing quarantine of 16 workers. Deputy health officer T C Johnson orders immediate isolation and fumigation while 300 fed before guards established. Work on dam resumes under pesthouse isolation with six weeks of pressurized effort disrupted.
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Associated Preea
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Jan
Maramaoth
Wissota
T. C. Johnson
Eri Claire
Price of Beer Boosted in Southern Minnesota
Winona Minn Jan 19 As the wholesale price of beer by breweries in Southern Minnesota is expected to rise after a meeting in Mankato, a Winona liquor dealer cites higher government revenue and materials costs as the driver. He notes a $4.25 rise in annual production costs per barrel and says the current $4 per barrel price leaves little profit.
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Aspecialsarreni
Winona, Minn
Minnesota
Mankato
Winona
Mystery of a Hermit Unfolds After Diary Found
A diary recovered after the death of Charles Hagerdahl, aged sixty, reveals his life as the hermit of Halstead Street. The document details how his passion for a Norwegian princess led him to emigrant life and isolation, offering clues to the mysterious death.
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Charles Hagerdahl
Halstead Street
America
Woman Bound to Wheelchair Dies in Chicago Home
Mrs. Alice Lynen of West Garfield Boulevard was found dead beneath her overturned wheelchair after a gas incident. A fox terrier witnessed the event and survived while neighbors discovered the scene in her Chicago residence.
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Mira
Alice Lyre
Associated Press
Chicago
Alice Lynen
Garfield Boulevard
Danger on Detroit River Ice Fences Crossing Ban Ordained
Scores of people risked crossing from Windsor Ontario to Detroit on a dangerous ice sheet as ferry service stalled for the first time in fourteen years. Detroit police were ordered to prevent any further crossings on the river ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Drea
Detroit
Mich
Windsor
Ont
Nore Garpone
Water famine hits Racine as anchor ice blocks supply
Outlying Racine districts faced a water shortage as anchor ice clogged the intake two miles offshore on Lake Michigan. Pressures fell from eighty to twenty pounds causing fire protection and heating issues and closing Pratt public school. Officials expected possible dynamiting to free the blockage if needed.
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Sey Associated Press
Racine
Wis
Wale
Lake Michigan
Imre Widenen
Zartory
Pratt Public
Water Company
Oshkosh Man in Peace Tip Quiz Affidavit Reveals Leaks
Washington January 19 an affidavit from an Oshkosh man is turned over to Representative Campbell of Kansas amid leak hearings on President Wilson's peace plan. Campbell may present the affidavit to the subcommittee Monday as Hartley and Friday face questioning while new witnesses including Ruth Thomason Vincent and Mrs Visconti loom.
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Washington, D. C
Alph R. Hartley
Oshkosh
Campbell
Kansas
Northwestern
Wilson
Hartley
F. WW. C
United Press
Ruth Thomason Vincent
Shrermen
T. Whitnie
Boston Jorney
Neming H
Man Is Human Torch After Gas Explosion
A chaotic incident in Winona Minn a man escaped a gasoline blast that set clothing on fire. Fire spread to machinery as bystanders fought to aid victims. Mr Oech Wine sustained severe burns while attempting to save others.
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Associated Press
Winona
Minnan
Money Creek
Oech
Qeering
Mr. Oech
Okmulgee men return with bodies of bank robbers
A posse that tracked alleged bank robbers in Okmulgee Oklahoma returned at noon with the bodies of Oscar Pee WH Hart and Warry Harts after a skirmish in the search. The ten men who left the area to hunt the suspects were killed in the confrontation.
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Associated Press
Okmulgee
Okla
Jan
Oscar Pee
Hart
Warry Harts
Posse
Funeral services planned for Admiral Dewey tomorrow
The article notes admission by card and a closed Capitol for members and officers during the funeral procession. It mentions flags at half staff nationwide and that President, cabinet, justices, and military officers will attend. A services in the rotunda follow the interment procession.
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Admiral Dewey
House
Senate
Wa Ulock
Supreme Court
Corpa
Army Ang Navy
Elalen
Lars Pasl
Dewees
Burleson
White House
George Baw
Tate Tanking
Eremon
Mont
Honoe
Postal Censorship Report From The Associated Press
A garbled dispatch notes censorship measures in New York and warnings about deportations. It references workers affected by policy, mentions Belaian era and Pierre Moat, with unclear connections to a broader message.
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New York
Dan
Tiavre
Pierre Moat
Mat
Congress Debates Public Works Amid Senate Signals
Scattered notes from a busy day in Congress show President Van Hise and Milwaukee figures discussing the administration's legislative program. President Wilson and officials weigh in on proposed appropriations while editorials critique local leadership and university funding amidst funeral observances.
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Wilson
Mem Whishen
Charles Ro
Wisconsin Coniversity
Daniel Movs. Hoean
Milwats
Publi Buildings
So- Tram
Stomp
Hovas
Move for Peace Not Given up by Wilson
A partial transcription reports that President Wilson will not rush peace moves amid ongoing belligerent talks. Officials say he will continue confidential soundings to urge settlements and consider an international peace framework. A World Court idea and an international league are debated ahead of a Havana meeting on the topic.
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Wilson
Gy United
Muptun
Prese
Ofichus
Cme
Wathen
Hesten
Arthur Unalfour
Gove
International League
Ey International Wit
Wavana
Cube
First Regiment Goes Home from Wisconsin Station
The First Regiment departures from Waukee Wisconsin to St Francis station on the Chicago and Northwestern line. Salts marched to Milwaukee and Reedshort Fort Atkinson and Newnhow with 13 other companies following. muster begins at 10 o clock and trains head to their home stations.
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Waukee
Wis
St. Francis Sta. Hon
Chicago
Northwestern
Sheridan
Mes i
Madison
Reedwoure
Atkingen
Neewalk
Milwaukee
Milwauken Y
Reedshort
Fort Atkindo
Newnoh
Mone Tor
Ty Whitewater
Oeanames
Machine Guna
L Oarderry Seeduu
Troana
Jone Schneller
Fighting in Roumania and wider war notes reach new drive
Reports from London and New York describe heavy combat on the Roumanian front with Russian and Romanian forces holding firm. Naval losses include the Spanish steamer Manuel and the Norwegian Bergenhus, while Swiss mobilization signals broader European tension as Alsace remains a focal point and German aims in the region are debated.
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New York
Row— Maning
Une
Alsace
Belfort
Basel
Switzerland
Germany
Berlin
Petrograd
Roumania
Sucia
Moldovian Trontic
Galicia
Zhorow
Lemberg
Lacy
Baranovichi
War Office
Cona
Tailay
Tettenic
Todaz
Thaw Clears Head at St Marys Hospital
Thaw showed no change through the night, according to St Marys hospital. When he awoke he appeared weary and smiled at the sisters but was not permitted to speak or even sit up. Mrs. Thaw will issue no public statement until she is certain of her spokesman.
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Maine
Iain
Wisconsin
Senate
Whitman
Board of Public Affairs
Pullen
Wilkinson
Breay
Bray
State Department
Associated Preau
Madison
Wihs
W. I. Smith
Milwaukee
Assemblyman
J. C. Chappie
Ashland
Bulldin
Tonite Dyess
St. Marys Hospital
Tiuwe
Manitouowoc Store Fire Burns Two Proprietors
Fire broke out in a basement of a Ta wo Meroprietors store in Manitowoc causing two proprietors Tomson and Gustave to burn. Firemen and townspeople assisted as shoppers fled in panic. Cause unknown. loss estimated with details at 1 p.m.
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Clarke
Iver
Weather Aids Slow Ant Warmer Cold Front Settles
January 1 forecast notes Wisconsin cold spell easing in northern areas while extreme south remains unsettled and snowy. Locally, temperatures hover near freezing with varying precipitation and a sharp contrast between regions.
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