English ship sunk by Germans while crew saved
Reports from London and Amsterdam detail the torpedoing of the Durward, a 1,300 ton British steamer from Leith. The crew were rescued, and the sinking is linked to a broader German naval policy urged by Admiral Tirpitz.
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London
Reuters Telestram
Leith
Scolland
Amsterdam
London Wappers
von ‘Tirpitz
Evening Standard
Cherbourg
Dursard
Durtard
Maas
Leidon
Siation
Pelaad St
Verth
Vistula
Stpne
Nath
Eest
Skempe
Valles
Thom
Shempe
Petrocrel
Harvinz
War Front Dispatches From France and Belgium
The report describes ongoing heavy fighting on the western front with German and British actions near Belgium and Alsace. It notes Allied advances near Pont-a-Mousson and St Mihiel, German reinforcements, and Russian movements toward the Prussian border. A British steamer Durward reportedly carried relief supplies to an American commission before sinking, and another vessel Barnard was sunk with loss of life.
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Associated Press
Hague
Durward
American Relief Commission
Amsterdam
Belgium
Beteen
Ortend
Nieuport
Pont-a-Muu
Gernany
St. Mihiel
Warsaw
Ciridis
Wampaian G
Bekey
American steamer sails with food for Germany
The Wilhelmina, an American owned steamer, cleared from port bound for Hamburg with 550,099 pounds of wheat and 434,900 pounds of other commodities. Shippers defend civilian use while awaiting possible seizure by warships, and plan a protest with the U.S. State Department if blocked.
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Sy Associated Press
New York
Wolhelmina
Hamburg
Wer
Europe
Per Consignors
W. L. Green Commission Company
St. Louis
American State Department
Wilhelmina
High Seas
Xnorvin 8
Lindaera
Stain Department
Brian
Germany
Bryan
Lind
New Jersey Strikers Targeted in Roosevelt Violence
Fifty men linked to clashes claim outlaw gunmen from New York aided by a demi sheriff. A crew shot unarmed strikers at Roosevelt New Jersey, killing thirteen and wounding five more seriously. Protest rose to the governor as Sheriff Huortzen faced questions over deputy hires amid a two week lull in plant violence.
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New York City
Roosevelt, S.J
Edward Huorzhten
Roosevelt
Perth
Amber
Leibiz Company
Williams & Clark
American Agricultural Chemcal Company
Armour & Co
Pope Appeals for Belgium and Earthquake Reflections
The pope urged dignity under foreign control, warning against public order violations as Belgium endures invasion. He cited Italy’s recent quake, urged prayer, and expressed sympathy for Belgium and Cardinal Mercier, calling for restraint and protection of churches and rights. He outlined neutrality and the need to avoid actions that worsen the occupied region’s suffering.
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Ea Ayer
Italy
Aelese
Pressey
Rome
Judas
Seicrat
Allen Utien
Europe
Peter
PorEes Puwlr Limited
Cardinal Mercier
Belgium
Popelt
Canadian Government Defends Militiamen in Shooting Case
The Dominion Government appoints Wallace Nesbitt of Toronto as counsel for accused militiamen Kay and Privates Leslie and Edmund McInnis in a shooting linked to a vote by deck hunters. Ontario sheriffs notified. defense also prepared for Constable Thomas Delaney.
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Sy Associated Yrexit
Toronto
Dominion
Ontario Sheriies
Kay
Leslie
Edmund Mcciniesh
Smith Dersch
Buffalo
Wallace Nesbitt
Ioverniment
Militia Department
Thomas Delaney
Blackmail Charge Made Near Eau Sire
Special to The Northwestern from Eau Claire Wisconsin reports Jesse Hogue of Strum was arrested on a blackmail charge against M P Skogstad cashier of the First State Bank of Strum. Authorities say Hogue confessed after a demand of 500 secreted at a point. Skogstad alerted the Whitehall sheriff. a posse watched the area.
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Eau Sire
Eau Claire
Wis
Jesse Hogue
Strum
M. P. Skogsiad i Casaier
First State Bank of
Hogue
Svogstad
Skogstad
Sherif
Whitehall
Young Hogue
Sheriffs Pose
BiG FEATHERED SHOW At Woodau Hall Draws Crowds
A poultry exhibition at Woodau Hall attracted strong attendance with a large audience prior to the evening events. Prize birds and future breeding plans highlighted the show as judges evaluated entries and winners were noted for feather quality and potential.
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Anuanl
Aeron
Woodau Hall
Sanday
Rome
Anen
Pruaati
Colorado to permit religious liquor licenses after 76
A proposed measure in Colorado grants religious organizations access to intoxicating liquors for medicinal and sacramental uses after January 1 76. The bill, introduced by Senator WW O Peerson, requires quarterly reports to the secretary of state with physician or minister orders and itemized expenditures.
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Lecin Istien
Tctoride
Assotated Press Y Beaver
Drauggeis
Colorado
Nourmier East
WW. O. Peerson
Secretary of State
Weather Forecast for Wisconsin North West Snow
Forecast for Wisconsin northwest region calls for increasing cold tonight with snow likely in the south and west. Saturday brings colder conditions with a drop in temperatures and clearer skies afterward. Local observations note temperature readings and remarks from Glendy about snow and fluading.
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Son
Sears Leneth
Fez
Wiscestin
Better Attack Made on President's Policy Hits at Cummins Mix
A fragmented, scornful debate over a proposed immigration and health bill centers on President Wilson's policy. Senators Cummins and Lodge rally opposition as Republicans push for prolonged filibusters to block the administration measures.
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At Referam
Ryan
Congress
F Republice
Senate
Er Grady
Tt Repubjieriis
Lodge
Lodge Warns Against Shipping German Vessels
Senator Lodge declares the measure narrows toward war and warns it would aid belligerents by buying German ships interned in Boston and New York. He cites McAdoo admissions and urges an amendment to bar such purchases to avoid violating neutrality and provoking further conflict.
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Senator Lodge
Senate
England
France
Russia
Japan
House Committee
McAdoo
Boston
New York
Lodge
Locre
Ballinger
Henry Ford Proposes Training Convicts For Reform
Henry Ford testifies before the US Commission on Industrial Relations in New York stating he would guarantee to take every convict from Sing Sing and make a man of him. He cites his Detroit wage plan, noting benefits like higher deposits and more homes, and argues for practical aid over charity. Samuel Gompers testifies later, reading a telegram urging a probe into alleged blacklistings by large iron and steel firms.
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New York
Henry Ford
Pwretroit
Sing Sing
United States Commission On , Industrial Relations
Ford
Pripkon
Henry Ord
Detroit
MxFord
Jarre
Samuel Gouniwers
Ameartican Federation of Labor
Telegraphere Enion
Commixefon
Zapata's Army Near Puebla in Retreat Report
An official dispatch from Washington reports Zapata forces within four miles of Puebla as Carranza defenders load artillery for a possible retreat. The Villa-Zapata clash had driven Villa supporters from the city, with reports of executions of Villa sympathizers and a Carranza commander in action in the capital.
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Coreanza
Associated
Villa
Banderas
Murguia
Quertora
Allies to Borrow Money in Paris Finance Conference
Paris hosts a Paris Jan 22 finance talks as British chancellor David Lloyd George and French and Russian finance ministers meet. They discuss borrowing up to 15 billion francs to be issued bearing interest at 4.0 percent. International finance aims to mobilize a large funding package for allied needs.
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Associated Press
Paris
David Tlova-George
Mexandre Kieotany Park
Editor Noyes Found Dead in Eau Claire Hotel
W H Moyes publisher of The Sawyer County Gazette at Winters Wisconsin was found dead in an Eau Claire hotel this morning. Death is believed to have been caused by a stroke of apoplexy. He was a member of the G A R and the Masonic fraternity and a well known newspaper man in the state.
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Eau Claire
Wiss
W. H. Moyes
Sawyer County Gazette
Winters
Wis
Masonic
Oshkosh Men Hurt as Interurban Car Collides with Train
Neenah Wis Jan 22 Two Oshkosh men A M Frederick and Bernard B Schneider suffered leg and knee injuries when a Wisconsin Traction interurban car was struck by a Chicago and North Western northbound train at South Commercial street crossing. The injured were removed to Theda Clark hospital. neither fate nor bones were confirmed at first.
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Northwestern
Neenah
Wis
Wisconsin Traction, Light, Heat &Power Company
Chicago & North- Western Railway
Oshkosh
Bernard B. Schneider
Irving Street
Deport
Eggatt
Theda
Frederick
Clark Hospital
Logae-Whes Biscuit Company
Bernard EB. Schneider
John Tisselen Liquor House
Ostikosh
Schneider
Roxen Aind
AM. Frederick
Bernand
Schneier
Neeenal
Theda Clark Knapital
Schneider Cat
Dis
Frederick l
Mre Schneider
Ralph
Berard
Neenah Hospital
New Inspector of Guards Named for Wisconsin Guard
Special dispatch from Appleton Wisconsin dated January 22 reports Capt L T Richardson United States Army appointed inspector of instruction for the Wisconsin guard. He succeeds Capt R H L Wescott and hails from Janesville. He will assume duties at West Point and begin overhaul of guard training.
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Northwestern
Appleton
Wis
L. T. Richardson
United States
Army
West
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