Digest of World News Reports and Trials
Austria’s Francis Joseph refuses territorial concessions to Italy amid war pressures. British Indian troops win at Neuve Chapelle as German losses reach about 10 000. Hindenburg claims Russian setbacks near Augustowo with 20 000 casualties. German submarines sink several British ships including Guadeloupe and India City. Bayonne and other patrols suffer losses. two crews saved. Theodore Roosevelt III and Grace Green Roosevelt linked to a large Butler estate trust. Harry K Thaw acquitted of conspiracy in Matteawan escape. Rockefeller family declines to bury wife at Sleepy Hollow. body stays at Pocantico Hills. Dixie Flyer wreck at Shelburn and train incident. Southern Pacific dissolution suit opinions criticise government railroad policy. Dougherty released from Joliet prison after governor’s pardon.
Mexican Revolt Turmoil Prompted U.S. Diplomacy in 1914
President Wilson and Cabinet in Washington were informed of the assassination of John L. McManus in Mexico City by Zapata forces. The note urged open railway links between Mexico City and Vera Cruz while Carranza replied from Vera Cruz denying Oregon incitement and urging aliens to leave the country.
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Wilson
Washington
Zapatistas
Mexico City
John L. McManus
Chicago
United States
McManus
Carranza
Vera Cruz
Bryan
Senor Riano
Mex
Bryar
Obregon
Unemployed decline noted and finance district shifts reported
Washington reports fewer unemployed nationwide as 34 eastern Wisconsin banks seek removal from Minneapolis district to Chicago. White House disbursing officer Crook ill with pneumonia while Wilson plans seclusion and neutral patrols. Taxing updates include mint director Woolley sworn in and auditor Price taking oath. Beachey dies in San Francisco aviator crash.
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Wisconsin
Federal Reserve Board
Washington
Federal Reserve District of
Minneapolis
District of
Chicago
W. H Crook
White House
Lincoln
Wilson
Robert W Woolley
Virginia
Mint
Oscar A. Price
West Virginia
Interior Department
General Scott Plans Cavalry Campaign Against Piute Indians
Brig. Gen. Hugh L. Scott at Bluff Utah says a final effort for peace will be made after failing to persuade Old Polk and Old Posey’s renegade Piute Indians to surrender. A U S cavalry is planned to pursue them.
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United States
Old Polk
Old Posey
Hugh L. Scott
General Scott
Bluff
Utah
Britain expands blockade to starve Germany says government
The British foreign office rejected an American note proposing a joint withdrawal of the German submarine blockade unless 100d reaches German civilians. London insists on a sweeping decree that blocks German North Sea coastal trade and disrupts neutral commerce via Holland and the Baltic region, effective immediately.
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London
British Foreign Office
Ambassador Page
Great Britain
Germany
England
North Sea
Holland
Scandinavian
Baltic Sea
Dresden Sunk By British Cruiser after Five Minute Battle
The German cruiser Dresden was sunk off Juan Fernandez after a five minute fight with British ships Glasgow Orama and Kent. The Dresden ran up white flags flames and explosions followed as the ship sank. Fifteen crew were wounded and landed at Valparaiso with no British casualties. The engagement follows the sinking of von Spee’s squadron near the Falklands last December.
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London
Admiralty
Dresden
Juan Fernandez Island
Glasgow
Orma
Kent
Valparaiso
Sturdee
Admiral von Spee
Falklands
Karlsruhe
Carranza Lifts Progreso Blockade on U S Demand
The Progreso port blockade ends after U S pressure. Mexican gunboat Zara gosa is recalled and American sisal ships clear without incident. Rear Admiral Caperton reports relief and a U S note warns of using the cruiser Des Moines to enforce the end of the blockade.
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Washington
Carranza
Progreso
United States
Zaragosa
Caperton
Des Moines
Austria Prepares to Fight on Italian Frontier
Vienna dispatch reports Emperor Francis Joseph debated frontier defense with General Ritter von Krobatin Austro-Hungarian minister of war. The talks focused on strengthening the dual monarchy’s position against Italy along the front.
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Emperor Francis Joseph
Rome
Vienna
Messaggero
Francis Joseph
Ritter von Krobatin
California Syrup of Figs Ad Promises Quick Relief for Children
An old promotional piece urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for constipated children. It claims a clear tongue indicates need, promises gentle, thorough cleansing, and warns to avoid counterfeit syrups while noting 50 cent bottles with printed directions for all ages.
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California
Adv
Truthful Exchange From Life Magazine Dialogue
A truncated Life magazine quotation centers on a blunt exchange about appearance fatigue and a high priced operation. The dialogue then shifts to seating beyond standard value, highlighting a commodified conversation and social tension.
Soldier Poet Wins Dainties In Wartime Appeal
Sergeant Max Schwertfeger in Flanders used verse to asks for dainties to vary military fare. The Frankfort AP report notes he received 1,027 bundles by Jan 26 for about a thousand men of his battalion. He urged sending further foods to other soldiers on other fronts.
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Dainties
Max Schwertfeger
Flanders
Frankfort
Associated Press
Schwertfeger
Postum Helps Nervous Teacher and Children Feel Better
A teacher recounts how switching from coffee to Postum improved her nervous condition and enabled smoother classwork. She notes a friend's family already used Postum at meals with children. The ad promotes Regular and Instant Postum, describes preparation, prices, and credits Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Italy
Baron von Burian
Neuve Chapelle
War Office
von Hindenburg
Berlin
Augustowo
Churchill
Pernambuco
Guadeloupe
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Galveston
Havre
Bayone
Little Theodore Roosevelt III
New York
Roosevelt
Grace Green Roosevelt
Theron R. Butler
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
John D. Rockefeller
John TD. Rockefeller, Jr
Sleepy Hollow
Pocantico Hills
Fingineer
Charles Baldwin
Evansville
Terre Haute
Shelburn
Interse
Julius Kruttschnitt
Southern Pacific
Central Pacific
Newton C. Dougherty
Joliet
Butts
Peoria
Prine
Wyvisbrook
Muir
Campeche
InsSigation
Caminetti
Daniels
Brooklyn
Boston Navy Yard
William P. Frre
Prinz Witel Friedrich
Augie Kiekhofer
Johnny Kling
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Wis
Kling
Deutsche Tages Zeitung
Athens
Athanas
Constantine
Lincoln Beachey
San Francisco
Asquith
South Pacific
U. S
Dean
Illinois
L. Parker
Monroe ,&J
Charleston
Ill
Doan
Vreus- Fost
Sloan
Sloan’s
James E. Alexander
North Harpewell
Tarl S. Sloan, Inc
Philadelphia, Pa
Carter
Absorbine, JR
W.F. Young
P.D.F
Temple Street
Springfeld
Cutter’s
Gerketey, Cal
Chicago, Ft
Gray
A. S. Qlevsted
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