Success of Austrian Troops in Eastern Arena Sparks German Cheer
Paris dispatch reports a French parliamentary budget increase and Vienna declares Austrian gains in Galicia and Transcaucasia. Russian forces retreat from northern Hungary as Austro German artillery drives them from key valleys. heavy fighting continues across East Prussia and western front with bombardment on Dunkirk and attempts near La Bassée canal.
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Berlin
Carpanhiaa
Xnagraz ‘v
Vienna
Otberg
East Prussia
London
Russia
Hungary
Enkewinna
iPetrograd
Artron
Jeety
Petrograd
Bukowina
Ian Hussars
Tyrans-Caucasian
East
Prussia
Poland
Dunkirk
France
Belgium
la Bessee Canal
Ypres
Lens
Hally
Rennen- Kampf
Mazurian Lake District
Koenigsbere
Regnion
Koenigsterg
Warsaw
Maszurisa
Forces Press German Front as Rail Line Draws Attention
Report notes intent to force Germans off the Brura river line or shift forces from the western frontier to affect the German advance toward Paris. Daily attacks persist along the Bzura and nearby fortifications. Russian occupation of Pilkallen after bombardment razed many buildings and disrupted East Prussian rail lines.
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Brura
East Prussia
Paris
Pilkallen
Stallupent
Ragnit
Crown Prince Frederik William Says Germany Will Endure
Crown Prince Frederik William of Germany responds to an American request for a war statement dated near Verdun. He states that Germany and Austria will prevail, that Russia and France are doing England's dirty work, and that America should provide fair play in all questions. The message reflects royal personal views shared by many Germans.
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Associated Press
Georga
Switzerland
Crown
Price Frederik William
Germany
Associated Frogs
Verdun
Sogie German
Austran
Russie
France
England
America
Wuilhelm
Kron Prinz
Miss Cope Released on Bond in Bribery Case
Miss Tensie Elizabeth Cope, indicted on charges of attempted bribery of government officials, was released on a $3,000 bond after a continuance in U S court. Her mother, Lena H Cope, former state librarian of Texas, accompanied her and expressed readiness to stand trial. The case stems from an investigation into Col. Charles Alexander, a Providence millionaire, and alleged plans to bribe officials to obtain money from him.
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Willionaire
Br Associated Press
Chiruzu
Miss Tensie
Elizabeth Cope
United States
Miss Cope
Bisher
Lena H Cope
Tewa
Susan B. Anthons
Chicazy
Teal
Toom
Miss Cape
Col
Charles Alexander
Providence
Re L
Suit Follows Marriage in Secret Years Case
In Sheboygan and Plymouth a suit for breach of promise was filed by Nola Schockmel against Paul Knauer, lifelong farmer near Plymouth. The 28 year old housekeeper alleges he promised marriage after his first wife’s death but delayed for appearances. Knauer, 56, married Martha Eberle on January 11, after which Schockmel seeks damages.
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Sheboygan
Wis
Jan
Sheboveen
Plymouth
Paul Honauer
Martha Eberle
Orfé
Shebovsan
Hiss Nola Schockmel
Oshkosh Accident Victims Improve in Hospital
Neenah residents report Bernard B. Schneider and A. Frederick, injured in a street railway collision, are improving at Thedalark hospital. Schneider walks daily, Frederick remains with a leg in a plaster cast. Both men, well known in Neenah, receive visits and hopeful support from local citizens as recovery progresses.
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Neenah
Wis
Thedalark Hospital
Bernard B. Schneider
Frederick
Schneider
Ted
Les
Rax-Railmad
Mmans
Neenah Appeal Dismissed Over Utility Rates
The Wisconsin Railroad Commission dismissed Neenah’s petition seeking rate reasonableness for the Wisconsin Traction Light and Power Co. The panel found the city cannot acquire the company’s Neenah business without buying all property used by the firm. An investigation into the utility’s rates will proceed.
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Northwestern
Wis
Neenah
Wisconsin Traction
Lacht. Heat and Power Company
Commisson
Railroad Commission
Refugees from Asia Minor Brought to Egypt by Cruiser
The American cruiser Tennessee has landed at Alexandria at least 8,000 Syrian refugees with 1,200 more expected tomorrow. Most are Russian by nationality. The local government handles housing clothing and feeding but many children are poorly clothed and further relief is urgently needed.
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Egypt
Br Associated Press
Alexandria
Tennessee
Asia Minor
Transcontinental Telephone Talk Connects U S to Europe
A New York to San Francisco telephonic link spanning 3400 miles was established, with scientists predicting voice transmission to Europe in coming years. Bell spoke from New York, Watson from San Francisco, marking a historic cross continental test observed by officials and industry leaders.
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New York
San Francisco
United States
Europe
Alexander Graham Bell
Thomas A. Watson
Bell
Boston
Oli
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Campu Pacific
Jekil
Emyerny
Theodore X Vail
Eliot Praises Gil King and Foundations Weigh Gifts
Charles V. Eliot, president emeritus of Harvard University, testifies before a federal inquiry on philanthropic foundations. He lauds Rockefeller gifts to education, notes the General Education Board’s role, and argues interlocking directors aid society while urging industrial democracy and publicity.
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Associated Press
New York
Rockefeller
Hut
Charles V. Eliot
Hartara University
Iday
Federal, Industrial Commission
Eliot
General Education Board
John D
Eliot Wad
Flottel
John H. Holmes
Rockefeller Foundation
Rockefeller Boards
Talk on Mexican Problem at Appleton lecture
Maj Gustaver Schos, ex officer in Matiero's army and former sergeant major in the Bete army, spoke in Appleton Wisconsin predicting Mexico would quickly whip the United States in war. He claimed Mexico could muster 350000 troops in three years to engage the United States and asserted Mexicans would fight to the death against this country.
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Appleton
Waders
Speaal
Wis
Mexico
United States
Gustaver Schos
Matiero
Bete
Ett
Diaz
Peace Talk Urged Amid Navy Debate in Congress
Washington January 9 The House debated army and navy appropriations with Representative S K Helley of Wisconsin urging restraint on battleship building He warned current ships may be useless in modern warfare and proposed declaring a yearlong national holiday to push for global disarmament amid European conflict.
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Washington,d.c
S. K. Helley
Wisconsin
Gurf
Vaast
Health Board Proposes Stronger Medical Licensing Rules
Madison Jan 20 The state board of health in annual session voted to require license re take for physicians who knowingly fail to diagnose communicable diseases and to stiffen penalties for violations. It favors collecting accident reports through the state to avoid duplication by the industrial commission. Other recommendations include nursing school graduate standards set by the board, doctors from other states to learn Wisconsin health rates, and displaying disease lists in offices. A quarantine amendment for diphtheria sets three days apart negative tests in lieu of a 14 day straight quarantine.
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Northwestern
Madison, Wie
State Board of Health
Board of Health
Industrial Commission
Wisconsin
Tate
Iaust
Federal migratory bird law to be enforced pending court ruling
Washington D C Jan 23 Represent ative received from W Henshaw chief of the United States Biological Survey a letter stating the department of agriculture will continue to enforce the federal migratory bird law pending the outcome of the appeal before the Supreme Court. He notes that technical cases are avoided and several alleged violations referred to the department of justice with some pending. Henshaw cites 20 district inspectors and cooperating wardens. One inspector E A Clemansby Portage Wis covering Wisconsin Michigan and Minnesota is doing excellent work.
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Washington, D. C
W. Henshat
United States Biological Survey
Renshaw
E. A. Clenasby
Portage
Wis
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Ship Purchase Bill Attracts Republican Support In Senate
Senator Norris Nebraska urged amendments to the government ship purchase bill. He proposed keeping the government in the shipping business to share profits and ensure losses, and to prevent belligerent vessel purchases without diplomatic understandings. Senator Kenyon suggested removing cabinet officers from the shipping board and restricting ships from carrying munitions to belligerents. The debate revealed Democratic rifts over government operation versus leasing ships to private companies.
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Tito Oe Presa
Washington
Norris
Nebraska
Nor- Tin
Kenson
Cabmet
Hoke Smith
Owen
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Helland
Italy
Gallinger
Debate opens as Padgett leads and naval defense urged
Representative Padgett opened the general debate while Representative Stephens of California urged Pacific coast naval defense. A war stance favored preparedness to deter Britain, with U S defense posture framed as essential for world peace. Immigration bill moves after veto. committee hopes for a two thirds vote to overturn Wilson’s veto, report due next Thursday.
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Padgett
Representative Stephens
California
Great Britain
United States
House Immigration Committee
Wilson
House
Burnett
For & Vale
Mexico City Falls Back to Carranza Forces
Mexico City reports say Carranza forces regain control of the capital after retreat of Villa and Zapata factions. Obregon leads 10,900 men into the city amid claims of order returning. some Zapatista holdouts evacuated with minor casualties. Washington notes cabinet discussion on policy implications. Carranza pressed to pursue Villa if located. chief reports indicate surrounding towns occupied.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Carranza
Paent
Meriso
D. C
Ger
Francisco’ Villa
Silliman
Sr. Sitliman
Obregon
SiDiman
Zapatista
State Department
Washington, D. C
John Lind
Mexico
Wilson
Bryan
Zapate
Carranka
Villa
Inquiry in Frank Case Tests Burns Agent Ties
W W Rogers former policeman now with Burns detective agency testified in Atlanta in the Dan Leho Southern manager and Tedder employer Arthur Thurmanss lawyer case. He said Lehon directed him to tell Ragsdale and Barber not to speak to anyone unless a Burns agent and to show a blue ranch before talking. Burns allegedly asked to assemble 708 named characters to testify to his character. Ragsdale’s family at the door refused entry. Burns called Ragsdale by telephone but was refused.
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Associated Press
Atlanta Ga
W. W. Rogers
Burns Detective Agency
Frank
Dan
Leho Southern
Tedder
Arthur Thurmenss
Rev. C. B. Ragsdale
R. L. Barber
Rogers
Lehon
Ragsdale
Barber
Burns
Lekon
Tor
William J. Burns
Hugh Dorsey
Ragsdales House
Opening of Panama Canal Postponed to July
Washington Jan 29 Formal announcement by Secretary Daniels postpones the Panama Canal opening from March to July due to slides in the Culebra Cut. President Wilson will still attend ceremonies in March and plan a Panama trip in July after a possible return to the San Francisco exposition. Congress action not expected to delay the July schedule.
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Han Geen
Associated Prese
Washington, D
Panama Canal
Daniels
Wilson
Goethale
Slider
Culebra
San Francisco Exposition
Canal
Panama
White House
Evra
Men of Bluecher Rescued Report From German Crew
Berlin telegram from a crew member of the German cruiser Bluecher claims he was rescued after the North Sea battle on Sunday. The message raises hope others from the Bluecher may have been picked up. Berlin newspapers publish English battle reports while asserting British losses in the engagement.
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Therm
Leiter TeNing
Associated Press
Berlin
Wilhelmshaven
Cmisser
Bluecher
Senators Oppose Confirmation of Weigle Dairy and Food Pick
Madison Wis Jan 29 The La Follette group plans protest votes against Governor Philipp appointments in the senate including Weigle Milwaukee for dairy and food commissioner and Ex Gov Davidson for state control. Weigle faces opposition. confirmation votes to occur next week with other measures on railway and salary details noted. Weigle, a Milwaukee pharmacist born there, is described with career milestones and Republican affiliation. Two notable assembly resolutions discussed include calling a constitutional convention and an embargo on arms and food exports to warring Europe.
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Madison
Wis
la Follette
Philipp
George J. Weigin
Milwaukee
Senate
James C. Davidson
State of Control
Walter Alexander
Drgggist
Weigle
Supreme Court
Weigte
Emery
Senator Weigle
Thompson's Malted Food Company
Assembly
Assemblyman McGowan
Assemblyman Vint Ji
Europe
Fomd
Bradley
la Crosse Normal School
McGevran
Dairy and Food Department
Mmecgowan
Adams County
Assemblyman Kent
Assemblyman
Franzen
Athens Advancement and Agricultural Association
Janeaville Perk Association
Tews
Jackson Files His Oath for Wisconsin Rail War Commission
Carl D. Jackson of Oshkosh submitted his oath of office in person at Madeon on January 26 to qualify as a member of the state railroad war commission next Monday. He deposited the documents with the secretary of state and swore he has no pecuniary interest in any railway in Wisconsin or elsewhere, and holds no office of profit or position under any political committee of piety.
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Dar
Carranza
Mexico City
Whitehenge
Martin
Gallinger
Flansa
Panama
Northwestern
Madeon
Wis
Carl D. Jackson
Oshhosh
Teday
State
Ril War Commission
Nexr
Secretary of State
Jackson
Wisconsin
Weather Forecast Fragments for Wisconsin Weekend
Partial forecast notes for January 29 describing rising temperatures and unsettled conditions. Mentions chances of fair weather in parts, with colder air moving in Saturday night. Includes brief observations on time and temperature readings and references to local weather terms.
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Wisconsin
Cohl
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