German Austrian peace talks found no decisive progress
Washington dispatch reports the German and Austrian leaders offered broad principles but avoided concrete concessions. Analysts say no substantial progress toward final peace is evident, with Alsace Lorraine, Ukraine, Poland and treaties still unresolved and military aims unaltered by diplomacy. The piece notes Hertling Lloyd George and Wilson variances and stresses expectations of continued war efforts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germin
Czermin
Samad
Wilson
Llnyd Georgy
Gaunt Cvernin
Isy
Germany
Ukraine
Prussia
Austria
Poland
Rome
Sim Tingdom
Chinceline Hertling
Preawent Wilson
Lloyd George
Russi
Penikilion Witth
Deat
Wison
Alsace
Alsace-Lorraine
Chancsilor
von Hertling
France
Russia
United Press
Washington, D. C
Furva
Czernin
Herrtin
Merthng
Inus
Kaiser Remains In Full Rule Of Militarists
New York report from January 25 portrays Count von Hertling and Austro German leaders as still dominated by militarist aims. The article argues Germany seeks to preserve autocracy, questions Allied peace expectations, and signals unresolved tensions over Alsace Lorraine and Gibraltar fortifications with Britain.
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Kaiser
OT Mason
Prey Bate
New York
Count von Herling
Wilson
Lloyd George
Gernay
Mohenszollern
Peanin
Germany
von Hindeburg
Gerry
Ghent
Britain
Gibraltar
Count von Bectling
Berlin
Cound von Bertling
Count Czernin
Austrottingary
Asteis
Cyetnin
Four Die In St Paul Park House Fire
In St Paul Park Minnesota on January 25 authorities recovered the bodies of Mrs Royal Lares and two of her children from the ruins of a burned home. They believe a third child died in the blaze and the structure was completely destroyed.
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United Press
St. Paul, Minn
Royal Lares
St. Paul Park
Czernin Advocates Interim Peace Talks After War
Vienna dispatches report Count Czernin telling a Vienna audience that an exchange of views between Austria-Hungary and the United States could start conciliatory action. He said differences between Austria-Hungary and America might be resolved without breaking relations and urged considering peace terms tied to postwar guarantees. He touched on Poland, Brest-Litovsk, and support for limits on territorial demands, while noting the need to avoid delaying peace.
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United Press
Copenhusen
Jay
United States
Czernin
Austre Linens
Vienna
Todas
Austria-Hungary
Aubtion
Unites States
Ultra Matauri
Vrewldent Wilsons
America
Hertlingaml
Sem Chayer
Btu
Poland
Cvernin
Knesce
Wilean
Hungareay
Germany
Austria
Wilson
Itonie Neeples
County Fair Officers Named at Wisconsin Convention
Parkinson of Madison was elected president of the Wisconsin Association of County Fairs at the Miller hotel after the annual convention. New officers include Vice President D B Chicy Schofield, Secretary and Treasurer W Harte, Watertown, and Legislative Committee members Judge M L Lueck, M M Furkinson of Madison, J D Christie, Schofield, and W Harte. The next convention is set for Madison on the third Wednesday in February, 1919.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Jan Te- Mom Parkinson
Madicon
Wisconsin Association of County Fare
Miller
Watertown
Madan
Austria Still Scene of Unrest in Europe
Dispatches describe continued unrest in Austria and surrounding regions with reports of rioting, military actions, and political tension. The Western Front activity persists with Allied forces pushing operations in France as Austria faces internal turmoil and street clashes.
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Austria
Denver and Rio Grande Receiver Appointed in Insolvency Case
In Denver Calo January 25 United States district judge Tulige Walter W Sanborn announced he would appoint a receiver for the Denver and Rio Grande railway. The court had earlier granted permission to the Hauitable Trust Company of New York to intervene in the receivership suit brought by the Eliot Frog and Switch company, with proceedings advancing.
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Denver & Rio Grange
Denver
Calo
Tulige
Walter W. Sanborn
United States District Court
Denver and Rie Grande Railway
Hauitable Trust Company of
New York
Eliot, Frog and Switch Company
Bombs Planted on Ships Tied to German Spy Ring
Testimony in New York reveals that bombs were planted on ships by spies posing as carmen, including the liner Ta Touraine which was set afire in 1918. Witness Mirman d PW Ebling testified that bombs were mailed to ships by the men on trial, with Carl Schmimmel named as alleged head of the cell.
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Mpiex
New York
United Press
Jen
Crar Ralenmen
Mirmand PW
Ebling
Kranz
Mare
Carl Schmimmel
Fragmented Text Summary of Fire Spy Trial Notes
In New York ongoing remarks reference witnesses and police action after a cue blast. The fragment hints at a trial or inquiry involving fire spying and remote sensing events, with names and dates obscured by OCR errors.
Weathered Fragments Signal Cold Wave Approach
Readable fragments describe a looming cold wave with references to regions and entities in garbled text. The piece hints at an accompanying banner and local cautions, naming places and times in a muddled city-page style.
Court martial of Negro soldiers echoes in 1919 trials
Fragmented OCR recounts a wartime court martial involving Black soldiers, including references to executions and military penalties. The piece hints at military authority and broader postwar repercussions, with limited legible names or dates.
Wilson Succeeds Bismarck in Name Change Debate
In North Dakota agitation rises over renaming the state capital from Bismarck to Washington or Wisner. Proponents push to alter the capital name despite objections about history and local identity. The discussions aim to resolve which name best represents regional heritage and future progress.
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Newth Dakota
Cy Uribe
Piers Yasmarek
Dan 2A
Berg Mide
Liemarck
Ordins
What’s Wilson Doing In Washington Today
The president remains at the White House working through the afternoon. He is focused on cabinet meetings and the War Department as international issues and the attack on the department occupy his attention.
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Washington
Reals
White House
Congress
United Press
Bladeer
Wilson
Baker
Comeress
North Dakota Legislation Report Reveals Quick Action Prompted
A condensed report outlines rapid legislative moves in North Dakota with focus on executive decisions and procedural steps. It highlights swift responses to unfolding issues, noting key figures and dates, and underscores the urgency of enacted measures.
Maybury Dying After Spine Illness at Sabahesqtar
Ariayne Jeane Machar, famed aprinters star and former Wisconsin attorney, is fading in Sabahesqtar. Once a Barer uther vity attendee with a 284-0 second 10 yard dash, he later defeated Line Cowboy in Minnesota and served Polk County attorney and later for the Alinnesaua sky commission before his illness.
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Entree Teetity
Ariayne Jeane Machar
Sabahesqtar
Iniiyer Ialty
Wisconsin
Davis
Matian Weiraed
Juula Ane
Polk County
Torney
Alinnesaua Plus Sky Commission
Afar
Ele Fn
C. S. Starkweather Dies at Age Yet Uncertain
Obituary note records the death of C. S. Starkweather in Superior. The caller provides a partial, garbled account of the deceased’s former roles and residence with limited biographical details. The readable elements indicate a local figure once holding public or professional posts and dying after a period of illness.
Baker Asks Chance to Reveal All Army Facts
A fragmented Washington transcript shows Baker seeking a chance to disclose full Army information before Congress. The exchange centers on wartime policy, with Chamberlain cited and Wilson’s presidency referenced, amid questions of executive transparency and defense details.
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Baker
Chance
Sammy Slain Case Echoes Nationwide Tragedy
A scrambled article fragment reports a deadly incident labeled Sammy slain and mentions locations including Auburn and Cal. It references meningitis, measles, and a breakout of health concerns in multiple towns, with unclear names and dates due to damaged OCR.
U-Boat War A Failure Echoes In War Report
A desolate wartime dispatch reports that U boat warfare has failed to turn the tide. The article notes political blame, shifting American sentiment, and calls for decisive action as Allied and German leaders weigh next moves in the conflict.
Earthquake Reported Near Washington Observed from Observatory
An earthquake was reported though believed to be four thousand miles away. An Associated Press dispatch notes the tremor centered about ten miles from Washington. The Croreetoan university station observatory reported the event began around 6:26 PM and lasted until 9:10 PM.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bie
Pearthquake Ahtaroane
Aretepate
Tntetiei Teed
Ienretind
Godea Ena
Fdo Inties
Washanton
Wis
Croreetoan University sessioroRtal Observatory
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