American steamer Evelyn sunk by mine off German coast
The Evelyn sailing from New York January 29 to Bremen with a cotton cargo was sunk by a mine near Borkum Island in the North Sea. Twenty seven crew were saved. Washington officials expect no diplomatic action beyond damages claim. naval attache Gherardi to report.
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London
Evelyn
New York
Borkum Island
North Sea
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Walter R. Gherardi
Berlin
Iice
Russians Fight Is Game Around the Carpathians
Vienna reports fierce contest on the Russian-Polish front with increased artillery and infantry fire. Russian and Allied actions include advances in West Galicia capturing positions and repelling attacks, while the Carpathian struggle persists with intensified fighting north of Nadworna and Kolomes. Baptist Women Elect. Pontotoc Miss the Junior Baptist.
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Carpathians
Nadworna
Kolomes
Goss Estate Value Over Eight Hundred Thousand Left
In probate records the Goss estate from the Goss printing business, deceased November 14, 1914, shows personal property valued over 800000. Ohio counties seek state aid for highway improvements under the new law as they petition for funding. Jean Perry Beers, a longtime New York public school teacher for 65 years, dies at 59. He was noted as the first pair.
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Goss Printing Press
New York
XeJean Perry Beers
MASSIVE Russian Losses Reported in East Prussia Battles
Bertin cites a German statement via Londos claiming seven Russian generals captured and over 106000 men taken in the Masurian lakes district. The report notes heavy cannon losses, encircled units, and ongoing battles near Grodno Slechowolas Osowetz Lomza with no news from Poland beyond the Vistula.
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Londos
Masurian Lakes
East Prussia
Maze Maa
Grodno
Bob
Loetzen
Widimer Sea
Baron Sievers
Slechawolas
Osowetz
Lomza
Przanysz
Poland
Vistula
Germany Advises U S to Guard Merchant Ships With War Vessels
Germany responds to the US protest over a naval war zone by urging Washington to send warships to convoy English merchant ships. Vessels would carry no war supplies. Berlin hopes the US can pressure Britain to honor international law and the London declaration to allow food and raw materials to reach Germany.
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Berlin
London
Germany
United States
British Isles
England
Washington
Great Britain
U S Stands Firm on Neutral Shipping Warning
Washington states it will not reply to British or German notes on the use of the American flag on foreign vessels or the dangers to neutral shipping. The note asserts the United States will maintain a firm warning against destruction of American lives or vessels and rejects the claims of responsibility implied by the measures discussed.
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Washington
United States
British Isles
England
Repeal Spanish War Tax Debated in Congress
The article notes calls in Washington to repeal the Spanish War tax on corn and wheat flour to boost breadstuff supply and curb price increases. It cites the Ways and Means Committee’s consideration of a bill to remove the tax.
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Washington
Congress
Ways and Means Committee
Farmers Discuss Fertility Livestock At Institute Meeting
Domestic science and agricultural subjects dominated a Te pelo Institute where Prof. Ames and Prof. McKay spoke on soil fertility and forage. A Mississippi dinner followed. Liberty training school trustees named B. P. Russum principal. Susie V. Powell urged installing a domestic science department in Tupelo public schools.
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Noxapater
Ames
Hobby Springs Experiment Station
McKay
A. & M. College
Mississippi
Liberty Training School
B. P. Russum
Holly Springs Experiment Station
Prof
Nozapater
Liberty Training
R. P. Russum
Four County Medical Society Meeting Noted For Quality Program
A well attended gathering of the Four County Medical Society featured one of their best programs, sparking strong interest in medical society activities and future collaborations.
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Four-County Medical Society
East Mississippi
Foer County Medical Society
Bouss Im Tupelo
Civic league plans town clean-up day in March
At a Civic league meeting it was decided to observe a clean-up day early in March. A public dinner will be held by the Twentieth Century club the RB A Pinson chapter and the Parent-Teachers' association. Mrs A F Herman was elected permanent chairman.
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Postotoc
Civic League
Twentieth Century Club
RB. A. Pinson
Parent- Teachers’ Association
A. F. Herman
Pontotoc Civic League
Rabbits Trapped in Boat Hunt Along Buttahatchie
Hundreds of rabbits are driven from the Buttahatchie river swamps by high water and killed by boat hunters. In a small rowboat two men secure 50 to 60 rabbits in a few hours using a club.
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Buttahatchie River
Steens
Hoon Delivers Notable Talk at Clement School
Hoon spoke to Clement School hours drawing favorable impressions and strong promises of support from attendees.
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Hoon
Clement
New Uniforms for Veta Gulfport-Abe Feiberman of Jackson
A fragmented item notes Veta Gulfport-Abe Feiberman of Jackson spending days at Beauvoir taking measurements for uniforms. No clear outcome or broader context is provided.
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Veta Gulfport
Abe Feiberman
Jackson
Beauvoir
Abe Felberman
Gulfport
Verona High School five routs Franklin Academy 74 to 5
Verona High School defeated Franklin Academy of Columbus in a fast, one sided game by a score of 74 to 5.
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Verona
Verona High School
Franklin Academy of Columbus
Johnson and R H B Gladney Finish Beat Campaign
Johnson and R H B Gladney conclude their beat campaign of Lee County with renewed pledges. Campaign workers credited turnout efforts and regional support across several towns in the county.
Big Lumber Shipment Sizzles Hattiesburg Route
The MN. & N. EB railroad hauled 2 150 tons of finished lumber from Hattiesburg in a single train, smashing previous records for weight and cars. Purvis Lamar County faces a crowded field as forty county office candidates announce intentions ahead of the coming election.
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Pattlesberg
Surgery Removes Object From Eye At Santa Paula
A patient underwent an eye operation performed by Dr. G. L. Richardson in Santa Paula to extract a foreign object described as a tooth fragment. The procedure aimed to relieve pain and prevent further eye damage.
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Santa Pauls
Cal
G. L. Richardson
Nuclear plant idea linked to ore plan in New York note
Fragmentary report notes mentions about a plant and ore work with unclear attribution to New York. The readable text hints at investigation references and possible investor involvement but no clear actions or outcomes emerge.
Neutral stance sparks heated racial slur clash in Kansas City Star fragment
A Kansas City Star excerpt shows Brother Wack claiming neutrality in war and dismissing discussion with a wife who amplifies racial stereotypes. The dialogue drifts between pro French and pro German sentiments, touching on race and class, ending with a tense, coarse exchange.
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Brother Wack
Germars
Muhset
Kansas
Art treasures hidden in secret London gallery vaults
Visitors to the British National Gallery note most masterpieces moved to underground vaults for safekeeping to withstand bombs and fires. Only remnants of Raphael Da Vinci Holbein remain with Rembrandt and Rubens scarce. Empty frames linger as defense measures and wartime glass cases loom around spaces.
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British National Gallery
London
Louvre
Raphael
da Vinci
Holbein
Rembrandt
Rubens
Barbed Wire Workers in War Behind Trench Lines
A Royal Engineers member describes the peril of barbed wire work before trenches. Workers place posts 200 feet from their trench, muffled mallets quiet under fire, with magnesium flares briefly lighting the ground.
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British
Royal Engineers
Professional Tip from a Doctor on Dyspepsia Advice
A witty exchange features a doctor suggesting a bad case of dyspepsia comes from hiring a cheap cook and eating irregularly. The quip frames poor diet as a cause and mocks affordability over quality in meals.
Mississippi Farmers Urged to Keep Towns Sanitary
The state agriculture bulletin notes white corn value and urges Mississippi mayors to collaborate with health officials to improve sanitation in towns. It highlights efforts by Dr. Willis Walley to press hotels restaurants and markets to adopt sanitary practices for public health.
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Mississippi
Willis Walley
Board of Health
Change in Militia Medical Corps Appointment Rules
The War Department circular No. 18 requires militia hospital corps officers to pass examinations before eligibility. Future medical corps appointments in the organized militia will be at first lieutenant grade and only granted after examination by a medical board of at least three medical corps officers designated by the state adjutant general.
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State Board of Health
State Militia Hospital Corps
Office of Adjutant-General
War Department
Organized Militia
Territory
District of Columbia
Mississippi to Leesburg linking Oliver case spans years
The article recalls banker Andrew Oliver once known as L Herding who operated in Monroe and Lowndes counties Mississippi. Indicted in Moore County for receiving money under false pretenses he was convicted and sent to the penitentiary. While jailed at Aberdeen awaiting transport he escaped. The piece also notes federal armory inspections in Mississippi during March and Governor Brewer hosting Andrew L Todd of Murfreesboro Tennessee visiting the state house.
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Mississippi
Leesburg
Andrew Oliver
Oliver
L. Herding
Monroe
Lowndes
Morroe
Aberdeen
Verona High School Fire and Local News Highlights
Verona hosts a 74 to 6 one sided game against Franklin Academy of Columbus. County Superintendent Valhoon gives a talk at Terrey Clement school, drawing favorable comments and backing. A plan for Vicksburg to buy the old water works plant is recommended. Southern Lumber and Ice plant in Hattiesburg closes. Abe Felberman reports on measuring uniforms at Beauvoir. Lamar County sees forty candidates for county offices. State education head W. H. Smith addresses university students on statewide projects. Rabbit hunting increases near Steens as boats ply the Buttahatchie. The Northland fleet to Mississippi voyage noted. East Mississippi railway gets permission to rip up nine miles of track. Tupelo hosts domestic science talks. Miss Powell advocates department in public schools. Mississippi Yellow Pine Belt meeting draft. Mrs. Montgomery nearly dies after taking poison by mistake.
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