World News Highlights From The War Fronts
Reports from Athens via Reuters describe Russian forces surrounding Erzerum and Turkish authorities fleeing. Berlin confirms a German advance south of the Somme, 1,270 soldiers and 17 officers captured. Paris suffered a Zeppelin raid after 24 killed and 27 injured. censor restricts reports. Austro-Hungarian troops seize Alessio and near Durazzo, unseen in northern Albania. French losses cited at 60,000 killed, 1,400,000 wounded, 300,000 captured. Turkish Goeben Sult an Selim damaged January 8 with 83 dead and 80 wounded. Beatty urges England to embrace religious revival for victory.
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Durazzo
Rome
Teuton
Albania
M. Longust
Bristol
England
Petrograd
Sultan Selim
New Wisconsin Pastor Delivers First Sermon Amid War Talk
Domestic Rev. M. Link of Cordy Wisconsin begins his first sermon at St John s Evangelical church Toliston near Gary Indiana He omits remarks on Rev Edmund Kayser s assassination Mrs Corrigan jumps overboard from Rochambeau ship in January 28 incident in New York health concerns Charles B Munday jailed for five years in Joliet penitentiary. President Wilson warns in Pittsburgh and Cleveland that the nation may have to defend itself and honor, urging readiness.
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M. Link
Cordy
Wis
St. John’s Evangelical Church
Tolieston
Gary
Ind
Edmund Kayser
Charles B. Munday
LaSalle Street Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
William Lorimer
Joliet
S. C. Stough
Morris
Wilson
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
United States
Brandeis Named Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
President Wilson nominated Louis D Brandeis of Boston as associate justice to succeed the late Lamar. Brandeis, a Kentuckian born lawyer aged sixty, would be the first Jew on the Supreme Court. His nomination goes to the Senate as Washington pushes preparedness and neutrality policies amidst embargo protests and Philippines independence plans.
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Wilson
Louis D. Brandeis
Boston
Supreme Court
Lamar
Brandeis
Senate
Washington
Minnesota Upholds State Primary Law
The Minnesota supreme court upheld the constitutionality of the state primary law in St Paul. President Wilson warned in New York that readjustment of the U S army must be planned immediately for readiness. One man died when a Pennsylvania limited train derailed near Newark DC after colliding with an automobile. Five bank robbers are jailed after Washington Park National Bank in Chicago heist. $15 616 recovered. Eugene Var Schaick, linked to a graft plot and cousin of Theodore Roosevelt, killed himself in New York. A San Diego dam break in Otay valley killed five and caused wide damage after storm damage to the dams.
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State Supreme Court
St. Paul
Minn
Newark
Washington Parl Natttonal Bank
Chicago
Eugene Var Schaick
The
Knickerbocker Oil and Gas Company
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
San Diego
Otay Valley
Cal
Bodies of two American cowboys found near Cusihuiriachic
Unconfirmed report from western Chihuahua says Benjamin Snell and Frank Woods were found west of Cusihuiriachic. George C. Carothers, a state department special agent, will depart El Paso for Washington after being recalled from the Mexican border. Privates Wheeler and Peterson of the Fourth U S Field Artillery were rescued by Carranza troops and turned over at Brownsville. Francisco Perez, a cattle thief, was killed at Ysleta after resisting arrest by inspector Jeres.
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Benjamin Snell
Frank Woods
Cusihuiriachic
Chihuahua
el Paso
George C. Carothers
State Department
Villa
Tex
Washington
William @. Wheeler
Biggo Peterson
Fourth
United States Field Artillery
Brownsville
Francisco Perez
Ysleta
Unitertate Customs
Jeres
Wilson Prepares Speech on Milwaukee Visit Stirring Vast Crowds
President Wilson arrives in Milwaukee to a 15 000 strong crowd as infantry with fixed bayonets guard the route to the hotel. He delivers a stirring preparedness speech amid cheering villagers and police escort.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wilson
Galute
Racine
Kenosha
Chicago
President Wilson
Auditorium Theater
Secret Service
Mrs. Wilson
Leavened Bread Declared Menace to Health and Economy
Italian hygienist Prof. A Romana, citing studies by Italian scientists, warns leavened white bread is unhealthy and wastes wheat. He urges whole wheat bread with minimal yeast, noting leavening softens bread and impairs digestion. He cites abroad availability of acceptable wholemeal, non leavened bread as alternative.
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A. Romano
Romano
Christmas Eve Seat Swap on Payne Avenue
A Cleveland Leader reprint recalls a Christmas Eve car ride where a meek man yields his seat to a 250 pound stranger. The big man sits, the meek passenger exits, and the stranger wishes him a merry Christmas as the car moves on. Passengers react with smiles and laughter.
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Payne Avenue
Cleveland
Last Crimea witness dies in Dundee Scotland
The final woman who joined the Highland regiments in Crimea has died in Dundee Scotland. Her husband served as a sergeant. She described vivid memories of Alma and Balaklava battles, tended the wounded, and kept Sir Colin Campbell’s hut. She recalled Florence Nightingale’s nurses and the thin red line.
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Crimea
Dundee
Scotland
Sir Colin Campbell
Alma
Balaklava
Florence Nightingale
Metals and Munitions Orders for European Shells
The Mining and Engineering World reports the metal needs for European war orders. A British 3.3 inch shell uses steel brass copper spelter and lead antimony in specific amounts. Europe has ordered at least 25 million shells, requiring vast copper spelter and lead totals.
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Europe
United States
Gibbs and the Fat Job in This Case
In a Boston Transcript note, Gibbs jokes about pursuing a political office. he favors an office seeking the right man but admits the job is fat and may wind up too burdensome for him to reach.
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Gibbs
Boston Transcript
California Syrup of Figs Ad promotes a children's laxative
An old fashioned remedy appeals to mothers to replace harsh castor oil and calomel with California Syrup of Figs. The ad touts gentle cleansing of the liver and bowels, with a 50 cent bottle containing directions for babies to adults. It emphasizes child friendly taste and universal efficacy.
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California
Ady
Wedding Toast for Smiths Needs Simple, Honest Speech
A guest seeks guidance for a suitable wedding toast. The advised approach favors brevity and warmth, offering a personal note about the couple and a wish for their future. The tone should be restrained and respectful, avoiding overly boastful or humorous lines.
Professor's Statement Supports Dodd's Kidney Pills
Prof Aug F W Schmitz writes that after twenty five years of backache and a diagnosis of Brights Disease he used two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills and felt partial relief. A year later another attack occurred and three more boxes cured him. He reports no severe backache since and endorses the product.
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F. W. Schmitz
Thomas
Ckla
Bright
Dodd
Prof. Schmitz
Tack
Dodd’s Medicine Co
Buffalo
Ady
Preliminary Promises Shake Home Budget
A light domestic scene shows Bronson admitting a vow to gift his wife a silk gown, already costing around ten dollars. Woodson questions the expense, while Bronson laments his wife’s carfare spent on locating gown samples.
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Bronson
Woodson
Recipe for Gray Hair Dye Stain Remover and Dandruff Fix
An ad offers a home made hair darkening treatment using Bay Rum Barbo Compound glycerine and water. The mixture is applied twice weekly to fade gray hair, remove dandruff and improve hair quality without coloring the scalp or leaving residue.
Whispered Gossip At Local Pharmacy Scene
A brief social snippet notes Mrs. Blanks’s striking complexion and whispers about which druggist she patronizes tonight, reflecting small town character and idle speculation.
Castoria Safety Reminder for Infants and Children
Mothers urged to inspect every bottle of Castoria for the signature and note its long use over 30 years. The ad emphasizes Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children, with children reportedly crying for Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
State caption turns to humor as elder swears off
A playful exchange in the morning edition shows a humorous take on an old man’s vow versus his fiery temper. The piece relies on quick wits and local character references to entertain readers.
GROVE'S Preparedness Advice for Grip Prevention
The notice promotes Bromol Quinine as a fortifying laxative and tonic to combat grip colds and influenza. It claims the lone Brom Quinine product on the box supports the system against illnesses and urges purchase of Grove's remedy priced at five cents.
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G. W. Grove
Pop and visitor discuss local circus visit
A child asks if the circus was attended while the father stayed in bed ill. A promotional line for Denison's Coffee suggests trying it when others fail. A joke about Teller catching a cold attributes drafts in a bank to his cage.
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Pop
Teller
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