Daring Sea Rescue Of Survivors From Wrecked Red Cross Vessel
Survivors were saved from a perilous wreck off Cant Raco as crews from Newfoundland steamer Yraapero along with pilots and Royal Flying Corps personnel battled towering breakers. One hundred thirty six aboard the Florieel perished or were lost, with only two of twenty women and four children rescued. Rescue attempts by Prospero and local volunteers faced deadly seas, but divers and fishermen saved two women and forty two men after a perilous transfer to boats amid heavy surf and submerged ledges.
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Frelaen
Johns
A. Martin
Flérizet
Mas Michael Sullivan
Nod Forestry Battalion
Katoh Tornham
Royal Flying Corps
Endat
Clerinel
Sart
Denn
Juhi
Shannan Mion
Ninamging Diveror
Howring
The
Hows
Betty
New’ York
Minis
Florida
Newfoundland
cMeer
Deaj
Sultan
Newfound Wind Forestry Battalion
Scotland
Joseph Kean
Thomas McNell
Ye McMurdaers
American Built Guns In Service On Western Front
The War Department reports that American built guns including 12, 14 and 16 inch types are in service on the western front with the American army. Heavy ordnance sent to Italy includes wind rifles and calibers 41 and 60. General Pershing has reversed some reserve 13 inch rifles for U.S. defense uses. In Minnesota the Labor Assembly at Minneapolis says the IWW faction controls unions and disrespects bylaws, with plans for a new meeting.
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Washington
War Department
Europe
Maly
Weig
Seasorad Uy
Cance
Beavs Naval Uni Fance Gon
Fershing
United States
Flood Relief Efforts Show Red Cross Funds Expended
The Red Cross reports 125 410 dollars spent of 200 000 dollar appropriation for flood relief in China Washington DC led by Americene in charge. Since the flood began additional 475 000 has been requested or allocated to aid the relief effort.
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China
Washington
D. C
Americene
Red Cross
Perlag
Berger Elected as Socialist U.S. Senate Candidate
Victor L. Berger of Milwaukee, a socialist, is chosen as the candidate for United States senator by the party committee. The selection signals strong labor and reformist backing in Wisconsin.
Highway Survey Proposal Stirs Washington D C
The report outlines a Bhat Aliway 67 A port sutehway moving through St Davis and Ohunpila, Warh. The explosive pon that was introduced by Setater Jones of Waahington is referred to the military committee for review.
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Washington, D C
Sutehway
Davis
Ohunpila
Setater Jones
Waahington
Military Committee
Advised to Buy Goal Now by Coal Market Column
A garbled column urges readers to purchase coal now for the coming winter. The piece references a trader or adviser, noting prevailing market terms and urging timely action. Names and specifics are unclear due to OCR errors, but the warning to lock in coal supplies is the main message.
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Wambingtee
Tator Garflold
Rail measure passes as president power curtail debated
The Senate approved a railroad bill granting the president power to fix rates for railways and set up government operation of lines after the war. A Cummins resolution to seize short lines was rejected. Final rate changes rest with the Interstate Commerce Commission while government reimbursements and postwar operation timelines were debated in Washington.
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Washington
Senate
Cummins
Iowa
Owtete DE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Premat UI
Genrim McAdoo
Congress
Americans Deploy Heavy Guns to Italy Front
War department disclosures reveal heavy American ordnance reaching the western front sector held by the Allied Italian front. Reports indicate 10 inch to 14 inch rifles and siege pieces as part of Pershing’s reserves for coastal defense and deployable mountain artillery. Estimated total units approach thousands, with carriage and transport systems in place to support U S fortification and field use.
Soldier Bud by Mexican Heroic Border Patrol Tale
Fragmentary OCR reads as a wartime border patrol vignette. Mentions Mexican and American participants, a guard or soldier termed saldier, riders or herders, and an action near a border river. Details are garbled but imply a skirmish or patrol event with comrades.
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Mexigan
Ja Prise
Kates Rivary Herder
Rodice
Wen
Unclear historical note on a 24 year old and federal aims
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and dates with no clear event. It references a 24 year old, a federal or legal context, and possible trials or decisions. The readable parts lack coherent facts to form a definitive news item.
Red Cross Ship Wrecked in Gale With Loss of Many
A Newfoundland sailing tragedy reports the Red Cross ship Florizel wrecked during a fierce gale near Broad Cove north of Cape Race. Of 140 aboard, twelve women and several children are among the missing or lost. authorities and divers search for survivors as a blizzard rages. Captain Martin and crew faced hurricane-force seas. three Newfoundland officers and others are named among confirmed losses and stranded passengers.
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Aallés
Newfoundland
New York
Dowpiine
Monareal
P Lehovenn
Toresty
Wli, Martin
Logk
Flartzel
St Johns
Jonnkotte
Florizel
Pledge
Broad Cave
Cape Hace
Prohibition era price fix shocks wheat market
Washington reports President Wilson may order price supports at 21 cents a bushel for spring wheat, with No 1 Northern Spring grain language under consideration. The proposed price and procurement plan aim to stabilize farmers' income while authorities monitor market reactions across New Orleans to New York and Chicago trading centers.
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Washington
Wilson
Stamp Tar Exempt in Washington Mel 38 tyvenpollion
A damaged OCR fragment notes wartime tax exemptions and bonds actions with references to Washington, Mel, and a torpedoed vessel. The text mentions British ships, a torpedo, and a February date, but the legible facts are limited and fragmented.
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Washington
Tyvenpollion
Linha
Mary Van Bleek case and private plant labor inquiry
A fragmented report outlines a legal matter involving Mary Van Bleek and a claim of responsibility in a malatemtier case. It references private plants, workers, and a missing monetary element, noting a dispute over wages and duties and indicating ongoing investigation by authorities.
Germans Take Fort Reval Amid Baltic War News
Fragmented dispatch reports German forces occupying Reval amid broader Baltic operations. Mentioned are Dorpat and Trisalang actions with references to Berlin and Austro-Hungarian involvement, plus shifting fronts and allied responses.
Des Moines News Briefs Details Rations and Draft Notes
City reports show Treasury actions and war measures including allocations for debt, wheat sales, and school training. Des Moines authorities note draft registration activity and a man claiming literacy but opposing registration. Soldiers’ gear and barracks plans appear amid county government and farm news updates.
Prize Ship Goes Aground In Indian Ocean Incident
A damaged steamship ran aground off the coast with prisoners aboard after a collision. The vessel drifted ashore near Ska Nghe House as guards removed inmates from the wreck. Authorities report the ship was capsized by the gale while bound for Port India with a cargo and crew.
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Goppahagen
Pavitte Corse
Thie Lotz Mona
Lantion
Fxclunge Telegraph Company
India
Walt
aThs
Atlin
Fragmentary note hints at Moran event and legal terms
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Moran and legal language, with references to omissions and a potential notice. The readable bits suggest a public or official context but no clear actions, dates, places, or outcomes to confirm.
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Minn
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Sir William Robertson
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Ordagnee
Western Front
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Pershing
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York
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Tema Pate Snk
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Yankees
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Malta
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War Party
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Agen
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Winneatick County
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Draka University
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Velte
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Secretary of the Treasury
McAtie
United Stans
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Harrison Rough
George Coe
Woodbine
Ealen
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Banke
Tty County
Uel
Emery Freibe
Army Solitiers
Plana
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State Board of Control
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