Russians Claim Break in Front Amid Allied Disappointment
Reports from London say Russians are retreating along the entire front from Galicia to Poland, while Pet rograd mentions new positions to meet Allied pressure. Meanwhile four British ships were sunk by mines off Flamborough Head, with 18 men lost and seven saved.
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Iba
Oficis
Carpathians
cIs
Enall
Lanilon
Beg
Frances
Ole
Flamborolgh Head
Ebeerwater
Leen
Aren
Bank Robber Robs Two Cincinnati Banks
In Cincinnati Ohio a notorious bank robber known as Frank G. Jonni is tied to the theft of an automobile and a violent daylight bank raid that ended with a fatal shooting during an attempted escape. Police say one gang member died and a reward has been offered as investigators pursue leads.
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Pheriren Grovrand
Quarantine Lifted and New York Vaudeville Notes
Lime Break Up Act reports a trained lemur escaped from a cage near East Eighty-Sixth Street vaudeville theater while a mixed act on stage featured women and children in pantomime. Washington issues quarantine changes targeting Greene County and Wisconsin counties amid agricultural department actions and routine modifications.
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New York
Moinene Eapod
Atrace
Sater
Andiques
Panto
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Uva Stork
Greene County
Tie
Fe Wushor
Wisconsin
Troops and Reinforcements Deployed to Texas City and Naco
The Eleventh and Eighteenth Infantry regiments with Battery A B and G of the Fifth Artillery are at Port San Antonio awaiting orders from Gen Thomas P Davis. Reinforcements are being sent under General Jim Halls command as part of precautionary measures amid cross border firing near Naco Sonora and the U S border.
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Texas City
Fiat Artillers
Port Sil
Ona
Thoiad PL
Davia
Hax
Srd
See
War Department
Gece
Bliss
Neco
Amurcan
Garrison
Jilms Hoa
Coméitax
Nao
Sonora
Naco
Ariz
Mexico
United States
Congress Budget Cuts Spark Debate on Defense and Agencies
A Washington report notes a proposed $1,000,000 appropriation for fortifying foundations and disease control while total outlays approach 36.7 million. The measure trims staff funding, raises doubts on salary hikes, and targets foreign commerce and production cost studies.
State Funeral for Payne in Washington Capitol
The late Representative Sereno Yayor received a state funeral in the House of Representatives. President Wise and Vice President Mershall sent wreaths. Payne's only son stood beside the casket as the funeral procession began at four o'clock and the body was moved to Union Station to Auburn, N. A second funeral will be held in Auburn.
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Washington
Eray Akivs
Sereno Yayor
Laller
Louve
House of Representatives
Ari Sundly
Wise
Mershall
Orchide
Sosen
Payne
Congressional Committee
Auburn
Grange Fight Over Tax Aid and Suffrage in Iowa
Flora Dnlay of Des Moines heralds equal suffrage support among state Grange leaders while President Wilbur Wilson cites tax relief and road standards as rallying points. The report notes organizing efforts, a push for compensation for field workers, and opposition to road bonding schemes amid calls for improved farm to rail connections.
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Grhuuellie Reportairel
Mies
Fred
Ln Tong Wan
Momiola
Clulia
Pravielan
Judson
Gia Grangé
God Fonds
Inilson
Telegraphic notes of December incidents across cities
Reports from New York Milwaukee Dayton and Chicago note a minister Henry Van Osse touring America with family, Wisconsin governor declining a Senate bid, Mrs Kratzer’s plea in Lewellyn, and a breach of promise suit involving James Brady. The items reflect brief telegraph summaries of various legal and political events.
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New York
Henry van Osse
Netherlands
Lewellyn
Airs
Kratger
Physielupa
Chicago
Fayfure
Jamen J. Tirady
Sppanr
Tuthiil
Ries
Mary Qutalan Kubop Brady
U S TO GUARD CANAL ZONE
President Wilson and his cabinet decided to send American warships to the Canal Zone to guard against violations of neutrality. The exact mix of destroyers cruisers or gunboats will follow after a report from Colonel Goethals military governor and Captain Redigan canal travel officer.
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Worhington
Wilson
Canad Zone
Foy
Colenel Goethals
Canal Zone
Capiely Redigan
Ravel
Canal
Tragic Lake Minn. Father of Thirteen Drowns Near Home
Nick Abel aged fifty boys family man. wife reported children missing searches in darkness. Abel drowned in Sand Lake while attempting to reach a shore after slipping on wet ground. He left behind thirteen children.
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Minn
Nick Abel
Congress to Take Necessities in December Session
Washington December 17. A concurrent resolution covering core duties from December 24 to December 23 was prepared and approved by the House, indicating a compact agenda and coordination with the Senate on upcoming legislative business.
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Washington
Huliday
House
Blizzard Hugs Midwest Amid Record Cold and Snow
A severe cold wave grips the Midwest with zero to subzero temperatures and heavy snow. Cities report below figures across Nebraska Kansas Iowa and Wisconsin while relief stations open for displaced residents and charities mobilize. A mine fire disaster in Pennsylvania causes casualties and property loss.
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Chicago
Sioux City
United Gartea
Minnedorf
Whanlyeg
Canada
Deville Lilo
Totge City
Kan
Netearka
Kanan
Misvour
Uindy
Indiana
Wisconsia
My County Board
Mexican General Executed in Mexico City, Reported by State Dept
Advices from the state department say General Füents, tied to a plot involving General Muerta’s daughter, was executed in Mexico City on Friday. Four other men were reportedly involved in the affair, as details emerge from Washington.
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Bot
Washington
Muerta
Wad
Ragelhee
Friednesday
Mexico City
State Department
Local jury verdict favors Joel Lester in maritime case
A federal judge Hamplrash instructed the jury which returned a verdict for Joel Lester. The plaintiffs, the Falrier and Manerch Bheville companies, sought damages amounting to 138N,023.
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Hamplrash Oust
Joel Lester
Falarier and
Manerch Bheville
Adam
Extend Light Service to Town of Onceoln
The Leon Riedele company will install flatt and power extensions to the town of Onceoln extending light service. The Qrecoln Layne company will reiniz its fravediis in the city and landie the trusiness. Teun company Weliveringhe confronts to the south Nine of December.
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WII
Taon
Leon Riedele
Onceoln
Qrecoln Layne Company
Wik Reiniz
Fravediis
Ctty
Landie
Herd
Teun Company
Weliveringhe Cfront
Deceotn
German Lutherane Contelwle Supports Red Cross Relief
Local Lutheran groups in town raised and sent about $25,000 to the German Red Cross relief effort. Hoy, J. Unefner, treasurer of the German Lutheran synod, traveled to Washington to settle a contribution check representing the amount donated.
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German Lutherane Contelwle
Magentine
Sorman Lutharans
German Red Cross
D. Hoy
J. Unefner
Sereman Lutheran Synod of Town
Ununt
Hernstorft
Washiizion
Arnodl
Statewide teacher salaries rise with modest gains
The report shows 360000 teachers in state schools earned a higher monthly average this year. Men averaged 70 dollars, women 52 dollars, with state totals rising to 704 thousand for men and 24 thousand for women. The data cites higher pay, more teachers, and a 43000 volume increase in school libraries.
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Amousi
Dee Yu
Anyiot
Cigrke
Butte Trigials
Nuiiuer
Thie Sale Dneranse
Maries
Old Land Mark Removed at Bonaparte
Fragmentary OCR describes removal of an old landmark in Bonaparte tied to Meek Bros and Kinckford Aros. It mentions a warehouse, linkhouse, nearby yard, and early pioneer activities including wheat transport, wool for carts, and a brick refuge by water, with references to residents and traders of the period.
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Ramparte
Rowe
Tha Wysara
Young
Meek Bros
ANS Weta
Ty Kinckford Aros
Inirdwaten
Winklowsy
Tao
Lempar
Pileona
Tong
Feng
Bonaparte Bean
Seven Iowa Men Fined in Notable Greeley Case
In the Demehre Cotinty district court Judge JoovEo Dunhanh presided over a landmark criminal docket decision. Seven residents near Greeley were fined after being part of a posse organized by Marshal Hansell to capture a suspicious colored man described by a yellow uniform near the Greeley vicinity on a November date in the LIX era.
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Manchester
JoovEo Dunhanh
Greeley
Marshal Hansell
Marshall Trabzell
Webster Go Short Course on Farm and Domestic Arts
The event outlines practical courses for farming and domestic use held at Gowele Pet. 22 27. It covers stock fencing grading and domestic fence construction with demonstrations of prize livestock and a cottage display from the state. The program promises demonstrations and hands on training for busy farmers.
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Webster
Gowele
Pet
Lows
Avalin Odemsses
Public auction offers playground gear in Waukon
A listing describes a sale of playground equipment in Waukon with a public auction format. O J Mager and Mr Eager are linked to a philanthropic gesture, featuring a Wiltering Riel wheel and a complete play ground set. The itemization highlights a 1000 dollar value for the equipment and board involvement by the local charity.
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Wauken
Waukon
O. J. Mager
Mr. Eager
Schon
Undefined text in a rural construction note
The fragment appears to describe plans to build sheds for a farm area. It mentions a person named for use in a county town and references a broader farmer meeting or convention. The readable nouns include farm, sheds, county, town, and formers. The rest is garbled with unclear names and dates.
Fire Causte 476,003 Love, Perry.-Fira which realitud ink on Properly Wes of AL Inmet F75,000 le alroyed whe Ptday block.
The damaged OCR fragment references a fire causing substantial losses at a property in Alabama. It mentions an amount of 75,000 and claims a total or partial value damaged around 476,003 with the figure 40 £ a0 appearing garbled. No clear entities or dates are recoverable.
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Wadhington
Deis
Iegislativa
Tie Dwounk Ag
Iget
H. Nuy
Representative Johnson
Bonth Carolua
Enligress
Iba
Alon
Aid
Uns
Wget
Rodteld
Murda
Forelsa
Doideatl
Commerca
Cub Tia
Fem
Central
South America
Love
Perry
Poultry Show Promises Near Mount Pleasant After Years
Mount Pleasant hosts a poultry fair after a long break, with a substantial display planned. Organizers announce a large turnout and expect strong interest from breeders and visitors, highlighting improving prospects for exhibitors and local agriculture.
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Mount Pleasant
Hogue Arrested on Forgery Warrant in Buchanan County
Avain Hogue and A Boggs were arrested by a Buchanan County sheriff on a serial forgery warrant. The pair were taken into custody and held for court appearances with bail set at 600 dollars.
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Hogue
Avain
Waterlsa
A. Boggs
Bank
Wits
Buchanan County
Eltan
Dunugue Resident Lauded for Seventy Seven Years Service
AubuA Mre Uatharine-Ghrlsy Ima Elhorth, aged seventy seven, is praised for many years of faithful residence and public service. The notice notes her involvement with young people, a Protestant group, and moral welfare work inspiring a union meeting and community support.
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Dunugue
Aubua
Uatharine
Vahuguer
Travia Inguratad
Grymord
Wishful Heir, Court Laughs at Aladdin Lamp Tale
A Chicago judge jokes through a bizarre civil case about a woman who allegedly wanted a magical lamp to obtain wealth and status. Witnesses describe wishes for liquor, support, and wealth as a parade of fantastical demands. The court presses for clarity as the tale spirals into comic legal absurdity.
Court hearing fragment prompts translation of family dispute
A fragmented courtroom exchange shows a judge and participants arguing about probation and sobriety. The dialogue mentions a wife, a husband named Koeztiatok, and a speaker named Kaczmarek, with uncertain context and missing details for formal proceedings.
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Koeztiatok
Kaczmarek
Canary Bird Attacks Mouse In Odd Cage Battle
Canary attacked a hungry mouse inside a cage when the rodent tried to eat food placed there. The bird struck swiftly, inflicting a fatal blow in moments, leaving observers shocked by the unusual animal fight.
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Samuel
Canary. ‘the Bird Became Enrage l
Brooklyn Man Dies After Kiss From Returning Wife
In Brooklyn a bookkeeper named Frareritnx Mreene died after kissing his wife who had returned unexpectedly from a visit. The husband, weakened by illness, walked to his room and collapsed as his wife leaned over him, recalling a fatal moment in the home.
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Brooklyn
Atta
Ryo
Mtroebe
Klex
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