Transports Carry American Troops From Europe
Thousands of American soldiers and vast cargoes of supplies arrive in Europe aboard former German and Austrian liners. Ships include Leviathan and Vaterland lineage, with Covington Cincinnati President Lincoln and others, signaling a new censorship policy and high Allied tonnage in service.
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Germans Raid England in Night Air Attacks
London reports last night's raids killed and wounded several, with bombs dropped across Kent and Essex. About fifteen planes participated, targeting London outskirts. few injuries reported, raiders repelled by anti-aircraft fire and fighter planes.
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Pacific coast branch of Aircraft Production Board formed
Washington announces a new Pacific coast branch of the Aircraft Production Board with HQ in Spokane. George J. Long, a Tacoma lumberman, and William M. Ladd, a banker and Army Air Corps colonel of Portland, will compose the branch board.
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Spokane
George 3. Long
Tacoma
William M. Ladd
Army Aignal Corps
Portland
War Industry Strikes Hit Kaiser Labor in Berlin and Germany
In Amsterdam a Verwaerts copy reports Berlin alone saw five hundred thousand strikers on Monday. The article links mass walkouts to major German munitions plants and naval yards, including Kiel and Hamburg, amid widespread unrest. Nations and figures vary, indicating a large scale rebellion impacting war production.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
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Bolas
Flood Devastation Posts Heavy River Losses and Drowned Warns
The report details massive flood damage across several states. Bridges and roads washed out while steamboats, mines, and power lines are ruined. At least dozens dead with numerous drownings and widespread isolation as waterways overflow.
Villa on the War Path Exterminates Train Crew
Jarez Mexico January 30 reports confirm continued dynamiting of the Mexican Central work train at Diag station twenty five miles south of Chihuahua City by Vila followers. A total of 142 men were killed by the Villa band while guarding for 10 Federos. The earlier claim that only the train guard died is disputed. one of forty seven track workers is believed killed and taken to Chihuahua.
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Massive Berlin Labor Strike Reported in 1920s Papers
Berne reports one hundred thousand Berlin workers striking with no processions or disturbances, while Zurich reports two hundred fifty thousand strikers with another fifty thousand set to join, according to Frankfurter Zeitung and Berlin Vorwaerts imports received locally.
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Internal Troubles of Teuton May Lead to Peace
A Washington dispatch reports Austria-Hungary faces growing unrest as Panzer parties push militarism aside. Officials cite open air diplomacy and a moral offensive from the United States aimed at persuading Austrians and Bulgarians that victory for Germany would be disastrous. Czechs and Slovene soldiers show disaffection while calls rise for direct talks with Wilson. Officials warn German strength remains. a united allied front and education of German and Austrian publics about war aims are seen as crucial.
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Together Meeting Aims to Resolve Wartime Policy
Washington reports a breakfast conference between Baker, Bines, Chamberlain and Senator Chamberlain to discuss five war matters. The gathering, hosted by Baker, sought compromise on cabinet and ministerial roles while keeping Edward R. Stettinius in charge of war department purchases.
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Russian Consul Removal Sparks Socialist Name Debate
A Russian wireless official statement reports the removal of Michael M. Oussi nofft as United Nations general in New York and names Jubni han as successor. It mentions the American socialist John Reed and notes Reed’s presence in Roast since past November, with Reed described as a socialist.
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Michael M. Oussinofft
Tusalan
New York
Jubni Han
Succesis Oustinom
Ivy
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German Spy Claim Led to Fines in Milwaukee Yard
Milwaukee report says railroad detective found Frank Wilczek in Fowler street yards on Tuesday night. He proclaimed I am a German spy prompting Judge Page to fine him 95 dollars for the incident.
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Frank Wilczek
Fowler Street
Allotments Sell Big in Treasury Certficates Issue
Washington January 30 The issue of 490000600 of certificates of indebtedness closed last night and allotments will be made when subscriptions are received. The certificates mature April 22 and are payable then.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Talks to furnace men fuels salesmanship talk Milwaukee
Fuel Administrator tells thirty furnace salesmen from across the country to cooperate with the government. He spoke on fuel conservation and opportunities for furnace men to aid in national efforts during the annual congress in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee
Wis
W. Fitegerald
Aianual Congress
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Meggerald
Vienna Grain Warehouses Hit By Revolt Fires
Vienna grain warehouses were set ablaze causing enormous damage. Revolutionaries are suspected of starting the fires, according to a Vienna dispatch relayed from Amsterdam by the Exchange Telegraph. Other stories of strikes in Berk and other cities are noted in the issue.
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New Finnish Government Formed by Meaganites Revolutionists
A provisional government in Helsinki backed by Meaganite leaders has seized control as the revolution spreads. Reports say Russian forces numbered around five thousand were engaged near Tavast and Vyborg, with heavy fighting and machine gun fire. A Swedish envoy visited Stockholm seeking mediation while Finnish, Swedish, and other Baltic officials brace for further clashes.
Lawson and Grimes Race For Assembly Seat In Neenah
Special to The Northwestern reports a May special election to fill the assembly seat left by the late William Arneman in Neenah. Lawson of a brush city led with 274 votes. Grimes of West Menasha trailed. Neenah voters favored Goines 91 to 65 for Lawson and Grimes. two independents, Arnemann and Denhardt, received four and two votes.
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Wisconsin man dodges draft summons in two states
A brief item from Marinette Wisconsin reports a somber draft note: a young man registered twice after his father registered him in Michigan and later in Meriiette. He faces two exemption boards and has not decided which physical examination summons to answer.
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Michigan
Meriiette
Willard Will Meet Fulton in Summer Title Bout
Denver heavyweight contender Denver-Fred Fulton signed to challenge champion Jena Willard next summer. Local promoter Jamen Hammill said he would go to Chicago to offer wagers up to sixty thousand dollars for the bet. All money raised goes to a local boxing event featuring Sam McMahon here on February 11.
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Lenroot Slated for Speaker Hope Amid Republican Rift
The article outlines Indiana Lenroot as a potential speaker candidate favored by Colonel Roosevelt’s faction while tensions persist with Progressive Republican leaders. It notes Lenroot’s perceived sincerity, his influence in Congress, and speculation on party strategy for the upcoming November elections.
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Chicago Woman Murdered in Flat Here
Police identified the victim as May Marshall a 35 year old waitress found dead with a crushed skull and a iron pipe weapon. Investigators said a nervous suspect sought for similar attacks on women is being hunted as her husband trains at Camp Grant. A robbery at J Schoenberg Company offices yielded $700.
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Russians Score Big Advantage on Germans
A United Press dispatch from New York on January 30 analyzes Bolshevik invitations to German workers and the potential rise of anti government sentiment in Germany. It notes strikes and labor unrest as a sign of revolutionary strength and discusses Trotsky’s leverage as German terms threaten to derail negotiations.
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Italian victory expands on Asiago plateau gains
Italy reports capturing and holding key peaks Col Del Rosso and Monte Di Val Bella as Berlin and Vienna acknowledge Italian advance on the Asiago front. Rome says over 12,600 Austrian prisoners, six guns, and 100 machine guns taken. Austrians suffer heavy losses with two divisions nearly wiped out.
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Disjointed Note Claims German Plan Behind Belgium Disaster
Partial OCR hints at a convoluted report alleging a German scheme to dismember Belgium and naming various figures and dates. The fragmentary text mentions proofs, a child casualty, and a purported plan approved by “The Kaiser” with references to September.
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Methods of the Packers Challenged by Vigorous Washington Drive
The article reports Federal officials probing Packers methods amid allegations of price and promotional tactics. It cites Henry’s aggressive push to expose alleged unlawful trade practices tied to five firms and calls for public awareness and stricter enforcement.
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Roosevelt to Milwaukee
Theodora Renacer will address a large mass meeting of the Wisconsin State Legion in Milwaukee on February 1 after Madison cancelled the date.
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Roumanian Premier Resigns. Averescu Succeeds
Roumanian Premier Fratianca resigns, as Berlin dispatches report. General Averescu is named his successor, effective immediately. The Berlin report notes political maneuvering amid cabinet changes in Bucharest.
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