Norther to Bring Colder Weather to San Antonio
A strong norther is expected to arrive in the San Antonio area Wednesday, with the coldest weather of the season forecast. Wind may be strong but not violent, and temperatures could drop to the mid-teens by Thursday, with rain or snow possible in the region.
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San Antonio
Allen Buell
Weather Bureau
Hust Texas
West Gulf Coast
East Gulf
South Atlantic
Alberta
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Villa forces wipe out federal work train attack near Santa Rosalia
In Chihuahua 140 or more federal soldiers and railroad workers died when a work train was dynamited by Villa forces 25 miles south of Santa Rosalia after guards had cleared wreckage from a prior attack. Villa led the assault with Martin Lopez second in command as reinforcements joined, and Santa Rosalia was looted.
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Juarez
Santa Rosalia
Chihuahua
Chihuahua City
Reliane
Sanita Rosalia
Villa
Chinuahua City
Martin Lopez
The German View of American War Aid Insignificance
From Bremen Zeitung Col Gaedke argues that American help is an insignificant factor in Europe. He notes Baker’s claimed officer surge and training gaps, questions US officer quality, and predicts limited arrival and impact for an offensive. He contends even a large US effort would be too weak to deter or defeat foes.
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London
Gaedke
Bremen Zeitung
Europe
Baker
Ebaulerts
Retail merchants urge six day week as Monday closures stay
Delegations from eastern and midwestern cities pressed the fuel administration to permit commercial stores to operate six or seven hours six days a week and keep Monday closures to save fuel with less economic loss. Dr Garfield remained reluctant to modify the order. officials said changes would only come if clear advantages were shown. Greece upholds Wilson aims. Venizelos in New York praised Wilsonian principles and said Greece fights in line with his message.
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Wastiington
D. CG
Fuel Administration
Garfield
Greece
Wilson
New York
Venizelos
Weather notes from multiple cities report colder temperatures
San Antonio warns of falling temperatures tonight from 14 to 30 as the area braces for continued cold air. Across the nation forecasts show low temperatures ranging from the teens to mid twenties in St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City New York and Washington with winds turning from north to northeast and more snow or clouds in parts of the region.
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San Antonio
ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwauken
Kansas City
New York
Washington
British General Trotter Visits San Antonio Camps
Brig. Gen. G. F. Trotter, infantry, British army, arrived in San Antonio to inspect American training camps and report on progress. Despite an empty right sleeve, he projects cheerfulness and a soldierly calm while stressing the need for discretion in military interviews. He praises U S training, notes shared effort with Britain, and travels across the state with no staff to review camp maneuvers and instructors.
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G. F. Trotter
San Antonio
General Trotter
England
America
Trotter
United States
Fromal
Sumine
Art Sam Touston
Camp Travis
Johnston
Salado
Wednessy
No Beer for Germany Says Barley Shortage Halt Brewing
The General Gazette for Brewers reports barley supplies to German breweries will be stopped. No beer for the army will be produced as a result. The measure, tied to a poor oat harvest, would require barley for fodder.
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Zurich
Allegemeine Zeitung Puerbranerein
General Gazette
Senator Hughes Dead In New Jersey Hospital
United States Senator William Hughes of Paterson died in Trenton at 10 15 p m after weeks of illness from septic poisoning from a tooth infection. Pneumonia followed the infection as the cause of death, in a hospital where he had been a patient.
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Trenton
United State
William Hughes
Paterson
Organize Men to Operate Tanks in Army in France
A tank operation organization for the American army in France is to be formed at Camp Upton New York. A limited number of volunteers under 40 years of age can be accepted. The announcement was made yesterday.
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New York
Jan
France
Camp Upton
German ships send Americans over after Kaiser claim
A report from France notes about 600000 tons of former German steamships ready for high seas service, with many reaching entente ports. Names include Leviathan, Covington, America, President Grant, President Lincoln, Powhattan, Madawaska, George Washington, Mont Vernon, and others, used to counter German submarine claims and support allied efforts.
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Associated Press
France
Entente
Germany
Covington
Cincinnati
America
Amerika
Grant
Lincoln
Powhattan
Hamburg
Madawaska
Koenig Wilhelm
George Washington
Mont Vernon
Kron Prinzess
Devile
Agamemnon
Kaiser Wilhelm
Aeoleus
Grosser
Kurfurst
Merecury Barbarossa
Pocalontas
Princess Irene
Maron Des- Frederick der Grosse
von Steuben
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Lelalb
Pring Tel Friedrich
London Air Raid Toll: Three Killed In New German Attacks
London reports three killed and ten injured in last night’s raid with six more feared buried in a ruined house. Fifteen German aircraft attacked from the southwest and northeast, with several engagements as British planes and anti aircraft guns repelled the raid. A minister aiding shelter victims was killed, and 29 bodies recovered from a shelter building as fires raged and rescuers worked amid debris.
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London
Nent
Essex
ATL
Central News
Air Board
State Seizes Gold Under Petrograd Monopoly
Russia imposes a state monopoly on gold as of January 20. Private owners and shops must surrender gold articles over sixteen zolotnik weight at fixed prices within a month, or face confiscation. Informers earn one third of values, while churches museums and public institutions must place their gold in state custody.
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Petrograd
Italians claim victory on Asiago plateau and Col Del Rosso
Rome reports over 2600 Austrian prisoners taken by Italian forces on the Asiago plateau with six guns and 100 machine guns captured. Italy also holds Col Del Rosso and Monte di Val Bella after renewed attacks as Berlin and Vienna concede Italian gains. Western front sees raids repulsed near Arras and in Alsace while naval losses occur in the Channel.
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Rome
Asiago
War Office
Italy
Col del Rosso
Monte di Val Bella
Berlin
Vienna
Mechanician
Bunbest Wazard
Hunxard
Vesses
Tearlin
London
Canvas Work Rushes Washington Under War Contracts
Secretary Baker announced that every canvas capable spindle is devoted to army contracts and no tent setup will proceed until each soldier under canvas has fifty cubic feet of space as prescribed by the surgeon general. The War Department is not considering cantonment expansion and will train new men in quarters vacated by troops heading to France unless more shipping becomes available.
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Washington, D. C
Barker
War Department
France
Baker
Women Robbers Steal Pants in Kansas City Hold-up
In Kansas City on January 30 two armed women robed a dry goods store on the edge of downtown. They ordered the proprietor to face the wall, searched the cash drawer, and began to roll up clothing including six pairs of trousers, failing to find money. The proprietress, Mrs Anna Cohen, reported the incident.
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Kansas City
Anna Cohen
Mra
Cohon
Two American Red Cross workers killed by bombs in Italy
Two American Red Cross workers, William Platt of Baltimore and Richard Cutis Fairfield of New York, were killed in Mestre Italy when German raiders bombed a Red Cross hospital courtyard. Fairfield 18 and Platt 26 had joined the Wynne-Bevan Ambulance Corps after entering Harvard. funeral services were held as twenty five coffins were borne.
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Associated Press
Wynne-Bevan
Red Cross
Ratt
Fairfield
Mestre
Faifield
Platt
Cambridge
Mass
Richard Cutis Fairfield
James C. Barr
New York
Wynne-Bevan Ambulance Corps
Harvard University
Men At Kelly Field Quell First Menacing Fire
Prompt action by Kelly Field fire department and military police stopped a blaze at general headquarters on Wednesday in Melly Feld. Roof damage was extensive but no records were lost as furniture and records were moved outside. Fire started from an imperfect flue in the provost guards office and was discovered by a worker, with the city fire department delayed by Vine City Road access.
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Kelly Field
Melly Feld
Wis
Wu Tlle
Stone & Webster
Field Fire Department
W. D. Chitty
City Fire Department
Vine City
Cupples
Fire Department
War head Baker speech praised as straight truth
London reports Secretary Baker told the US Senate that American troops are in good standing and the statement is welcomed as the most refreshing war news in months. The message is praised for its plain, honest language and clarity amid ongoing conflict.
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London
San Antonio
Philadelphia Table Ledger
The
Public Ledger Co
Baker
United States Senate
Vienna fires and Berlin strikes shake Europe in 1919 turmoil
Vienna grain warehouses burn amid suspected revolutionary arson. In Berlin nearly 500000 workers strike, expanding to provinces, as Independent Socialists face arrests and officials move to suppress dissent. Repressive measures hit Vorwaerts editor Adolph Hoffman and other leaders. Strikes ripple through Rhine, Westphalia, Essen, and naval dockyards, hampering industry and delaying reforms after the Prussian bill.
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Berlin
Independent Socialists Party
Kiel
Rhine
Westphalia
Essen
Irial
Vorwaerts
Traee
Adolph Hoffman
Vorwaertz
Thx
Disturbances in Antwerp Reach German Authorities
Amsterdam dispatch reports protests in Antwerp cathedral quarter after a civilian refused work for Germany. German soldiers attempted removal. a German was killed as locals protested. Authorities punish one person and threaten wider punishment if four ring leaders aren’t delivered by February 1. Zeal by locals and exile of Terneuzen linked to smuggling. London correspondent notes Germany’s plan to secure Antwerp’s future as a noncompetitive postwar port.
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London Times Service
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
The
Public Ledger Co
Amsterdam
Telegraat
Flushing
Cath Dral
Antwerp
Germany
Telegraaf
Zealand
Counsul
Terneuzen
London
Dull Mall
Kaiser Wants Peace by Negotiated Terms A Berlin Interview
Rotterdam reports Professor Hans der Bruecke of the University of Berlin says Emperor William favors peace by agreement. He notes two camps in the warring nations with Lloyd George and Tirpitz for continuation to a finish and the Emperor and Reich leaders seeking negotiated peace without harming Belgian sovereignty. He cites Pan-German attacks on the emperor as proof.
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Rotterdam
William
Movement For Peace
Hans der Bruecke
University of Berlin
Nivené Rotterdamsche Courant
Berlin
Prof
der Bruecke
Lloyd George
England
Admiral von Tirpitz
Germany
Erming
Belgium
von Hertling
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