War Dispatches Report Mixed Carpathian Front News
reports from London and Paris indicate heavy fighting in the Carpathians with German losses touted at 45000 by some Danish critics though no confirmation. emperor william II meets Moltke amid grim outlook and Balkan moves unfold as Bulgaria plans German loan deliveries. evacuation of Lodz noted while French and British gains in Notre Dame de Lorette and nearby trenches are reported.
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Leandon
Campas
Carpathians
Petrograd
Berlin
Arene
London
William
Balkan
Balkans
Bulgaria
Roumapia
Austro-Hungary
Great Britain
France
Russia
Roumania
Geneva
Mount
Polonina Runa
Mount Marie
Stomer
Notre Dame de Lorette
Labassee
Feetubert
Lodz
Porte
Kalser Leds
Poland
Perlin
Tageblatt
Germany
Sofia
Radoslaveff
Insterburg
East Prussia
Des Moines Bars Lose Renewals as Licensees Go Dark
Des Moines Iowa February 11 The city council refused to renew saloon licenses forcing nine establishments to close their doors Saturday night leaving patrons without service in the downtown district. The action comes amid a push for tighter liquor controls and represents a major shift for local entertainment options.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Committees for Event Selected in Geneseo June Coming Event
Geneseo reports the home coming event committees chosen by the Non-Partisan Civic league. General supervision plus ten specialized panels cover program music finance decorations reception publicity entertainment parade and membership. A religious day school planning meeting follows at 4 PM Sunday at the Congregational church with C W Watson Illinois Institute of Religious Education addressing.
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Geneseo
Civic League
Generals
J. F.schureman
F. E. Berner
J. H. White
O. K. Rockwell
R. J. Struthers
James Kidney
Jessie Andrews
W. H. Hosford
W. S. Lambert
Gunner Johnson
James H. White
Fannie White
Emery C. Graves
C. M. Bills
Rose Weston
J. Hurford Thompson
Pinance
Richard Arnold
Louis B. Rastede
E. F. Dilenbeck
J. D. Hill
Curtis C. Martin
W.S. Lambert
Jones Stafford
George J. Smith
Ella Hume Taylor
W. J. McBroom
F. Luther
Phineas Morrow
Lillian H. Deming
J. F. Shoreman
F. O. Withrow
Theo Becker
Jeasie Luther
G. N. Taylor
QO. K. Rockwell
L. K. Ellsberry
Elmer
Congregational Church
C. W. Watson
Antenee
Ilinois Institute of Religious Education
Ire
Joseph I. Shaw
C.C. Fehr
Emmett Brehmer
Honor Japan without wine aboard Mayflower banquet
Washington reports that Navy Order No. 99 was observed at a banquet on the presidential yacht Mayflower in the Washington Navy Yard honoring Admiral Baron Dewa of Japan. Secretary Daniels presided with Secretary Bryan Viscount Chinda and naval officers in attendance.
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Washington, D. C
United States Navy
Washington Navy Yard
Baron Dewa
Japan
Daniels
Navy Department
Bryan
Viscount Chinda
House Naval Committee
Graham Loses Speaker Try in Illinois Legislature
William J. Graham of Aledo fails in a bid for speaker as the Illinois House adjourns after a third roll call. He leads with 68 votes including 14 from Democrats while Shanahan gains 45 with Republican backing but rejects a Democratic-aided speakership. The Democratic committee proposes new chairs and power shifts in key Senate committees including abolition of the executive committee and restoring some appointment powers to the lieutenant governor. Senator Piercy to chair the Democratic steering committee, Manny named chairman of the new efficiency and economy committee.
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Springfield
William J.graham
Aledo
House
Graham
Browne
Ottawa
Shanahan
New Democratic Committee
Senate
Democrat
Manny
Appropriations
Orman
Judiciary
Meeker
I . Waterways
Coleman
Glackin
Manse
Broderick
Twin girl dies after birth at Carbon Cliff
Special to The Argus reports two week old Belowski twin girls in Carbon Cliff Illinois. The second twin died the night before, following the death of their mother Jan 28. The funeral was held today and the child was buried with mother and sister in Bowlesburg cemetery.
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The
Argus
Carbon Cliff
Belowski
Jennie
Charles Belowski
Bowlesburg
Burglars Steal $12,000 From Silver Plating Shop
Chicago reports burglars entered a silver plating establishment today and escaped with more than twelve thousand dollars in loot. Police pursue leads as investigation continues.
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Chicago
Fraud Scandals Grow in Indiana
Five Republicans linked to Terre Haute 1914 election arrests face federal indictments in Indianapolis. Roy L. Shattuck of Brazil and four Terre Haute candidates were arraigned to Feb 25, as federal probes extend into voter intimidation and election fraud across the 1914 Nov. 3 vote.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Roy L. Shattuck
Brazil
Ralph W.moss
Terre Haute
United States District
A. B. Anderson
Shattuck
Warren Soules
William S. Fears
William E. Myers
Morton H. Holmés
United States
Frank C. Dailey
Anderson
Lmws
Assembly bill targets all shows with full acts and attendance
Indianapolis Feb 11 Representative Friend introduced a bill requiring every circus theatre or amusement show in Indiana to reveal at each performance every act feature and exact number of persons advertised on billboards posters or newspapers. Violations incur fines from 25 to 100 dollars and box office receipts may be attached to pay the fine. The measure aims to curb exaggerated circus advertising.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Wilson Says Bill Must Be Put Through For Gore Substitute
President and leaders agreed to back Gore's substitute for the ship bill and suspend the fight in the Senate to pass important appropriation measures. Gore's plan would shield neutrality in foreign ship purchases and gain support from some progressive Republicans and insurgent Democrats. An extra session looms if needed, as adjournment followed a 54 hour 11 minute debate leaving fate of the measure uncertain.
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Washington, D. C
Fletcher
Simmons
Representative Kitchin
Gore
Senate
House
Norris
Kenyon
Congress
O'Gorman
Master Plumbers Trial Opens in Des Moines
In Des Moines on February 11 Judge Pollock ordered the Sherman act case against 36 master plumbers to proceed in district court. W Emmett Crosby testified for the government detailing a boycott scheme against non members. Defense argues the association aims to educate the public and benefit both plumbers and customers.
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Des Moines
Pollock
United States
W. Emmett Crosby
Philadelphia
National Association of Master Plumbers
Porter
National Association
Hoyle
Weather forecast for Rock Island area
Partly cloudy and colder tonight and Friday with freezing temperatures expected. Readings include 7 am temperature 45, wind 12 mph, humidity 74 at 7 pm and 87 at 7 am, no precipitation, stage of water 3.7. Astronomical events list evening stars Saturn Mars Mercury Jupiter and morning star Venus near the moon with Mare between Venus and the moon.
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Rock Island
Davenport
Moline
J. M. Sherier
Saturn
Mars
Mercury
Jupiter
Venus
Moon
United States Stands Up for American Shipping Rights
War reports from the AP note no major change in daily conditions. In France minor battles see German claims of success while Berlin reports the Russian front in northern Poland repulsed and German advances along the Vistula. Lodz evacuation not confirmed.
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Associated Press
United States
France
Berlin
Poland
Vistula
Lodz
Commission aid given railroads to ease post canal traffic shifts
Washington, Feb 11 The interstate commerce commission allows transcontinental lines to set commodity rates from eastern origins to Pacific terminals lower than to inland points, reflecting Panama Canal effects. The order permits carload rates from Chicago Buffalo and New York to intermediate points and adjusts less than carload rates from Pittsburgh and New York accordingly. railroads urged to readjust back-haul rates.
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Washington, D. C
Panama Canal
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pacific Coast
Intermountain
New York
San Francisco
Commission
Pacific
Atlantic Seaboard
Chicago
Middle West
Buffalo
Missouri River
Pittsburgh
Warning for Two Powers Emphatic on Flags and War Zone
United States warns Great Britain and Germany that use of the American flag by British ships will be viewed gravely and German destruction of American vessels in the new war zone would cause serious complications. Britain to impose stricter measures on German trade. Asquith cites continued risks and price-determined wheat speculation. German financiers summoned for a Berlin conference on a $1.25 billion war loan.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Ireland
London
Asquith
House of Commons
Grey
House of Peaslest
Washington
New York
Chicago
Aste
Dacia Bound for Germany Amid British Seizure Threat
The Amer ican steamer Dacia sailed from Norfolk with a cotton cargo for Germany via Rotterdam. Britain threatens seizure. the State Department will monitor and may bring the transfer from German to American registry before a prize court. The Wilhelmina’s cargo was seized in Falmouth for prize court proceedings.
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Norfolk
Germany
Rotterdam
Great Britain
Washington, D. C
State Department
United States
Falmouth
Foreign Office
Lebocho wsky elected Jesuit general in Rome
Rome February 11 Father Lebocho wsky elected general of the Society of Jesus succeeding Father Wernz who died soon after the pope. The general, elected for life, is known as the Black Pope. Submarine 2 launched at Quincy Massachusetts. Winslow torpedo boat destroyer launched in Philadelphia. Calumet Hecla Mining declares $5 per share dividend payable in March.
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Rome
Father Lebochowsky
Society of Jesus
Father Wernz
Pope Pius
Jesuits
Quincy
Mass
Philadelphia
Winslow
Calumet-Hecla
Boston
Calumet-Hecla Mining Company
Galesburg Ordered to Build Sewer System
The Winola rivers and lakes commission announced an order for Galesburg to create a new sewer system after a public hearing. The city has three years to complete plans starting July 1, with eight months for planning. The action follows a petition by over 1,000 residents and farmers over Cedar Fork pollution. Estimates range from 150000 to 1000000 dollars and bonds require legislative approval. Clark B. Carr may challenge the order.
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Galesburg
Winola Rivers and Lakes Commission
Cedar Fork
Paul Hansen
Clark B. Carr
Bradley
Idle search for jobs from Acar
A special interurban employment bureau car ran from Dallas to the Oklahoma line today stopping at small towns where farmers met the car to dicker with passengers to work as farm hands.
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Dallas
Tex
Burreau
Oklahoma
Dicker
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Seouw Shoortr
Greenfield
Elbert Prather
Jie
Mors
Frederick Mors
Odd Fellows
Yonkers
Ll. Shattuck
Net
Wilson
England
Amsterdam
Dacia
Society
Jesus General
Ohio
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Central Union Railroad
Sterling
John Irions
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