Claim Turks Prepare to Quit Capital Amid Unrest
Reports from Sofia and Constantinople describe Turkish plans to abandon the capital and remove state treasures to Adrianople. Allies fear unrest, with attacks and disarray in Constantinople as Russian advances threaten Asiatic Turkey. German and French reports note Argonne gains, continued fighting near Rheims and Alsace, while weather and logistics affect operations in Russian Poland.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Arisas
Dardanelles
Constan
Asiatic
Argonne
Totley
Rheims
Voeges
Oberburnhhaupt
Russian
Poland
Romn
Alsace
Be Gums
Oberburnsupt
Matters' Young Widow Named Heir In Estate Will
The will of Matters, a 76 year old Hyde Park banker and theatre owner, filed for probate by attorney Thomas P. Octigan, leaves the entire estate to his widow Anna D Ledgerwood born from an Aug 18 will dated over two months before their marriage. The widow receives the real and personal property after $16,000 in bequests to nieces Minnie Snyder, Maud Lford, and Mary Cox, with other bequests to Aggie Collel cone in Minnesota and Caroline Wilson of Prince Edward Island. Relatives at Arcola may contest. In separate news, Speaker Clark spoke at the third annual convention of the Women’s National Democratic League, predicting a 1916 Democratic victory based on the administration’s legislative record.
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Cat Picture Theatre
Hyde Park House
Thomas P. Octigan
Minnie Snyder
Maud Lford
Mary Cox
Arcola
Aggie Collel
Anna D Ledgerwood
Three Business Agents Held in Federal Indictments
Federal indictments were returned against three Chicago business agents charged with restraining trade in interstate commerce. The actions stem from last summer when contractors were pressured with threats to call strikes on unfinished buildings.
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Chicago
Jan. S
French Gains in Alsace Press on German Lines
In the Vosges region heavy fighting continues as French and German forces exchange artillery. French assault on Steinbach near Thann and Sennheim drives back German trenches and seizes heights and town, placing them within three miles of the Rhine. Alsace-Lorraine has seen French incursions up to Jasen and Calmar on the Rhine, but German forces have countered. France’s fortresses from Belfort to Verdun remain largely unpierced, supporting caution along the Meuse.
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Vosges
Steinbach
Thann
Sennheim
Alsace-Lorraine
Jasen
Calmar
Belfort
France
Epinal
Toul
Verdun
Meuse
Mystery centered on Ronalds New Year deaths in Illinois
Chicago January report details a death after an orgy involving Alice Ronalds, her husband Dr Harold Ronalds, and Mr and Mrs C O Purcell. Chemicals found in the dead woman suggest foul play, with coroner and state attorney focusing on the Ronalds residence. Counterfeit half dollars reported in central Illinois.
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Chicago
William D. McNally
Alice Ronalds
Mattoon
fMl
Harold E. Ronalds
C. O. Purcell
Purcells
Dr. Ronalds
George M Cook
Hoffman
William M. Moran
Purcell
Cook
Ronalds
Grace Bryant
Weather Forecast for Quad City Area
The forecast covers Rock Island Davenport Moline and surrounding vicinity through 7 PM tomorrow. Expect variable conditions with possible showers and mild temperatures. Latest update warns of brief changes in wind and visibility as fronts move through the region.
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Rock Island
Davenport
Moline
Vicinity
Weather and Astronomical Notes for Tonight and Saturday
Fair tonight and Saturday with warming temperatures. Low tonight about 20 degrees, 7 am 16, high yesterday 29, low last night 16. Wind 4 mph at 7 am, no precipitation. Humidity 93 at 7 pm. Water stage 2.3, a fall of 1 in 24 hours. Local forecaster J M Sherier. Astronomical events list Jupiter Saturn evening, Mars Venus morning, Vera on horizon northwest around twilight in Lyra.
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J. M. Sherier
Juniter
Saturn
Mars
Venus
Vera
Constel Intion Lyra
President Wilson to Meet Indiana Democrats in Indianapolis
President Wilson arrives in Indianapolis for Jacksonville day celebration. Arrangements include 60 cars, reception at Senator Kern's home, Tomlinson Hall address with Governor Ralston introducing, and a post speech reception at the Democratic club rooms before departing for Washington. Earlier, Wilson spent time in Columbus and then traveled on. Federal troops in Colorado begin withdrawal as the strike zone ends with Cavalry units returning to Fort Oglethorpe.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Jan. S
Wilson
Indiana Democratic Club
Kern
Tomlinson Hall
Democratic Club
Ralston
Democratic Club Rooms
Washington
Columbus
Ohio
U. S
Colorado
F. G
H. Eleventh Cavalry
Trinidad
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga
Knox College Treasurer and Lincoln Secretary Die
Galesburg Illinois January reports the death of S A P Perry treasurer of Knox College banker and financier from pneumonia. Lincoln Nebraska January notes the death of Rev Luther P Ludden national field secretary of the Lutheran church denomination in the United States.
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Galesburg
German atrocities in Belgium claimed by British press bureau
A British press bureau statement accuses German troops of destruction and desecration of Catholic churches in Belgium. It cites churches used as stables and prisons, theft of sacred vessels, and killings or torture of priests across Liege Namur Malines Ghent dioceses with specific incidents from Aug. 21 to Aug. 27.
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London
Jan
Aft
Presa Bureau
Belgium
Liege
Namur
Malines
Ghent
Germany
Campenhout
Duechen
Toaditeh
Jelrode
Aerschot
Schaffen
Boyer Defies Sheriff in Rock River Escape
Bad Joe Boyer again evades capture after slipping from a face-bound island in the Rock River. Deputy sheriffs watched in vain as he declared he won t return to Joliet penitentiary. His companion Mack and their allies fled toward Dixon as the chase continued. Mrs Shepler described the escape and threats of harm to any pursuers. In Clinton, railroad detectives sought two men who robbed and attacked Illinois Central conductor J M Hart, with a possible lynching hinted if caught.
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Joe” Boyer
Rock River
Mack Shepler
Joliet Penitentiary
Joe
Bill Delaney
Mack
Dixon
Clinton, NL
Sandoval
J. M. Hart
Ilinois Central
Clinton
Hart
Britain Replies Partially on Protest to shipping interference
London reports Ambassador Page received a preliminary British reply to the American note protesting interference with American shipping. Washington awaits the full response. Officials expect separation of a legal question on contraband from general treatment in a forthcoming note. The memo aims to ease cargo seizures while promising reduced delays and improved commerce with neutral nations. Senate passes Walsh resolution seeking correspondence on copper detentions. Rep Post introduces a $240 million fortifications and navy bill.
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London
Page Weday
Washington
Washington, D.C
Ambassador Page
United States
Great Britain
State Department
Europe
Germany
Austria
Italy
Netherlands
Senate
Walsh
Representative Post
Ohio
Suffrage Cause Breaks Up Home
New York January 8 Mrs Edith de Long Jarmuth a Columbia student and noted suffragist who aided Washingtons campaign for women suffrage is suing Adolph John Jarmuth for divorce on grounds of abandonment The case filed in King County Washington notes the couple wed March 7 1905 and that Jarmuth provided an apartment for her and her stepsons who were forced to leave due to her conduct The complaint says she pursued womens rights activities and moved to New York for wider work.
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Edith de Long Jarmuth
Columbia University
West
Washington
Adolph John Jarmuth
Alaska
Seattle
Superior Court
King’s County
Jarmuth
Arden Street
Washington Heights
University of Colorado At
Bowlder
Saltillo Battle Now In Progress In Texas Fight
Carranza forces launched an attack near Saltillo from Neuvo Laredo with about 15000 troops and artillery. Fighting has extended for hours outside the city with hundreds reported killed or wounded.
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Laredo
Texas
Saltillo
Carranza
Neuvo Laredo
Progress in the Forty-ninth General Assembly Stalls
Week one ends with Senate debating election procedure and House deadlocked on speakership. Democrats plan committee meetings as bi partisan control remains unlikely. Republican caucus to resume with aim to end stalemate and start legislation. Also notes on early Senate bill funding drought losses and seating disputes.
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Springfield
Forty-ninth
General Assembly
Senate
House
Democratic Committee On Committees
Republican Party
Curtis
O'Hara
Cook County
Lucey
May Wheat Surges After European Ultimatum Report
Chicago buyers react to reports of an Italy Turkey ultimatum driving May wheat to 1.41 amid 50 year high. Liverpool demand strong. Great Britain bids 4 cents up on seaboard. Durum sold at 2.07 delivered in Italy as margins rise from 6 to 10 cents. St Louis traders profit 100000 by selling May wheat at 1.36.
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Chicago
Turkey
Italy
Liverpool
Great Britain
American Seaboard
St. Louis
King Meat Robbery Leads to Arrests in Fifth Avenue Case
Two more men Livinus DeMinck and Arthur Diericks have been arrested in connection with the H P King meat market robbery at 2614 Fifth Avenue on the night of December 20. Earlier arrestees Bye Van d Eroll Carlson and Frank Acker are said to be innocent of charges and likely to be released. Alphonse Dierick remains missing. DeMinck claimed fear of retribution kept him from full disclosure. Arthur Mericks was later taken from a farm south of East Moline.
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Livinus DeMinck
Arthur Diericks
H. P. King’s
Fifth Avenue
Bye Vand Eroll Carlson
Frank Acker
Alphon
Alphonse Dierick
Emil Goulous
Condition of ex sheriff Bruner grows critical again
After two days of improvement former Sheriff J Bruner relapsed last night with a very bad night. Dr G L Buster reports his condition more critical today though no immediate danger remains. In Kewanee on January 8 Nancy E Day long time Wethersfield colony survivor died. She was born 1826 in the Sandwich Islands.
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J. Bruner
G. L. Buster
Kewanee
Nancy E. Day
Wethersfield Colony
Sandwich Islands
Canadians Held for River Death at Fort Erie
In Toronto four Canadian soldiers were arrested at Fort Erie and held without bail on manslaughter charges over the Dec 28 death of American Walter Smith and the wounding of Charles Dersch during Canadian bear hunting near Fort Erie. Ottawa reported Dominion fret and an offer to compensate Smith’s family. Sir Cecil Spring-Rice advised Washington that Britain planned to pay damages to Smith’s relatives, pending liability questions.
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Fort Erie
Walter Smith
Charles Dersch
Ottawa
Dominion
Washington
Washington, D. C
Ceci Spring-Rice
Bryan
Ena
Dorsch
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