Night raid on English coast damages homes and claims lives
A night aerial raid hit private houses along the eastern coast near Cromer Kings Lynn and Yarmouth. Bombs caused scattered damage with several deaths reported as residents sheltered underground. Authorities assess the raiders as aeroplanes not Zeppelins and note high precision despite darkness.
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Peer Ac
London
Sirlanes
Zeppelin
Target
Fiar
Oon
Cromer
Kings Lynn
Sandringham
Ing
Yarmouth
Artivilian
Kings Lrne
German Airship Raid Strikes East Coast as British and Russian Fronts Shift
A chaotic war update reports a German airship raid on the English east coast with uncertain results and possible Zeppelin losses. It notes Russian and Turkish claims of victories against British and German forces in various theaters, including the Persian Gulf area, Alsace, and the Argonne, with limited confirmed gains. Civilians are reported killed or injured in Yarmouth and other bombed locales as authorities probe wrecked Berlink streets and rail hubs amid ongoing western front artillery actions.
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Oftteiak Gesetibes
Istula
XSR
Turkan War Office
Constantinople
Klien
Ephrares Riters
Certs &Eorsie
Obj
Alsace
Pwrere
Berlin
Aizsieina
Grimston Ammunition Dspou
Anil
Ehrestissues Zeit
Yarmouth
German Air Bomb Description in Fragmentary Note
The fragment discusses a German air bomb used by aircraft, describing its explosive mechanism and high velocity upon dropping from altitude. It notes its impact and notes that without certain factors the destruction would be greater and more inevitable than previously chronicled.
Senate weighs time for Jackson appointment in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Senate debated delaying action on Carl D. Jackson of Oshkosh for railway commissioner. Proponents urged a thorough review of his qualifications while opponents urged immediate confirmation. A tentative plan postponed until Tuesday aimed to allow extra inquiry, with railway workers and party leaders weighing in on the appointment.
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Madison
Skogmo
Senate
Carl D.-.jackson
Oshkosh
la' Follerre
Jackson
Sray
Burke
Cart D.gressive
Skegmo
Castion
Yeu
Ackiey
Atvall
Enator Biéhler
Tate
Culbertson
Mr. Jackson
Bray
David M. Harlowe
Brotherhood of Engineers
Pasipp
Hariowe iGeorge de Guire
Manitowoc
Edward Cleary
Tige
Cleary
Antigo
Reickman
Racine
State House
Davidson
Davies One Of Candidates For Federal Trade Board
Assocated Press reports in Washington lists Tan 25 as the date for President Wilson to name the slate for the new federal trade commission. Parry of Seattle and Hurley of Chicago are among the contenders with Peabody of New York and a second candidate from the west. Party balance constraints limit the number from any single party to three.
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Assocated Press
Washington
Tan
Ht Parry
Seattle
Hearler
Peabody
Receivers Appointed In Major Unlabeled Business Collapse
In Uniontown Pennsylvania receivers were appointed to take charge of a failing entity linked to J Thompson a banker and coal lands owner. Court records show liabilities around 2.8 million dollars and assets near 3.0 million with Seaman cited as a business associate. The filing hints at a sensational death by action connected to the case.
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Abyss Press
Uniontown
Seaman
J. Thompson
Esner
Coking
Éoalands
Seslosn
Atas
Ware
Filibuster in Senate Delays Passage of Appropriation Bill
Senate Democrats confront a Republican filibuster delaying action on an appropriation measure. Senator Burton continues a multi day speech opposing the bill while aides confer with colleagues and a substitute proposal is discussed. The House action remains referenced as the legislative pace slows.
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Associated Press
Washington
Do C
Senate
Burton
Republic
Snicot
Sutherland
Emperor William Hopeful in Victory Message
A Berlin dispatch reports Emperor William I expressing renewed health and gratitude for German victory at Soissons in a message from the general headquarters. The note references the anniversary of the proclamation of the German empire and mentions church figures in Cologne.
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Berlin
Van
William
Versailles
Cra
Sount
Rom Spee
Whein
Cologne
Soissons
Quiet After Strike Riot in New Jersey Rail Yard
Quiet followed a violent clash between strikers and armed deputies at a Liebig plant rail yard. One man was killed and another reported seriously wounded as trains carried strike breakers and reinforcements. Investigations by Edwin Fiore proceed with state troop considerations discussed by officials.
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Finnsevelt
Plzere
Ameerican
Ica
Batsle
Leath’s
Road Station
Liebig
Edwin Fiore
Middlesex
Cadaly
New Fersex
Seat of Government Moved to Sydney from Melbourne
The Commonwealth government has transferred its seat temporarily from Melbourne to Sydney. Australia plans indicate no declared troop limits for front deployment. A German lieutenant was arrested at Clonemry on espionage charges with wireless plans and maps found. London reports Sidney as naval and military hub. Sir George Reid unable to clarify motive.
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Associated Press
Melbourne
Australia
Commonwealth
Sydney
de- Pierce
Australian Commonwealth
Clonemry
London
Toldon
Georie Reid
Sidney
Frank Case To Be Reheard By Supreme Court
Associated Press reports Atlanta January 2 1925 counsel for Leo M Frank and the state said the supreme court would be asked to hear Frank s habeas corpus appeal during the week of February 2 1925 Mary Phagan s father William Coleman filed suit against National Pencil Company alleging the girl was killed by Frank who was factory superintendent and by James Conley a cleaner serving a year s sentence after conviction in connection with the murder
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Leo M.frank
State‘of
Georgia
Toflay
Supreme Court
Frank
Mia
W. Coleman
Mary
Phagan
National Pencil Company
Jamey Conley
Neerto
Cyear
German Air Raid On English Coast Reported
Fragmentary reports describe German aircraft descending on the English coast with zeppelin involvement and explosives dropped on several towns. Supposed raids mention a large dirigible possibly forced down or shot down, with continuing uncertainty about the invasion’s scale.
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Taras
Wisconsin Legislature Faces Committees and Reforms Debates
Madison reports Gov. Philipp appoints finance and other lawmakers to study state institutions. A push for a full investigation of departments faces delay. Bills urge county option for education reform and tax relief for veterans, with several measures on licensing, liquor, and road districts under discussion.
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Madison
Wis
FE. L. Philipp
Whitman
Highland
Salbers
Carl Kur
Charles Lentz
Jeavor
Frank B. Kee
Axel Johnson
Assemby
Carl Hanser
Manitowoc
George
P. Hambrecht
Johnson
Finance Committee
Hambrecht
Finance Cormee
Foneson
Vice Commission
Wes
Donnelly
Milwaukee
J. B. Beckwith
Mrerou
Mary Ann
George P. Hambrecht
A. FE
Fpraderick
Aasemblyman
Carl Hansa
Thomas Gleeson
Earthquake Strikes Italian Towns Killing Many
Rome reports a major earthquake affecting towns near Gioja De Marsi Ortucchio and surrounding regions. Thousands displaced and up to a thousand killed as churches and congregations were buried under ruins during services. Police moved to the area to combat trafficking and refugees in camps New arrests reported amid relief efforts.
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Rome
Trac
Rto
Avezzeno
Ortucchio
Gioja-De-Marsi
Colarmels
America
Master Plumbers Convene In Wisconsin Gathering
Herman H. Helstrom of Eau Claire is expected to be elected president of the Wisconsin Master Plumbers association at an afternoon session at the Elks club in Milwaukee. The forenoon covered trade price discussions and resolutions. a banquet will conclude the gathering this evening.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Herman H. Helstrom
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
Elks’ Club
Business conditions slowly improving says rail advisory head
Frank Trumbull of New York, chairman of the railroad legislative advisory committee, and leader of Chesapeake & Ohio and Missouri Kansas Texas railroads, told President Wilson today that business and radio conditions in the United States were pictured as slowly improving.
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Washington, D
United States
Wilzon
Frank Trumbull
New York
Railroad Legislative Advisory Committee
Pheares
Chesapeake & Ohio
Missouwri
Kansas& Texas
German railways placed under Ballin for war supply
Copenhagen dispatches report Albert Ballin general manager of Hamburg America Line has been put in charge of Germanys entire railroad system at the request of Emperor William to oversee delivery of food supplies for the German army.
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Associated : Press
London
Exchange Telegraph Companys
Copenhagen
Albert Ballin
Reneral
Hamsburg-American
Steamship’ Company
William
Germany
Naval and Army Budget Debates Signal Defense Boosts
The piece discusses congressional naval and army budget talks highlighting calls to increase aviation funding and defense provisions. It notes Southern Democrats' influence, anticipated river and harbor measures, and suggested amendments to strengthen national defense amid broader party dynamics.
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