Otay Valley Flood Reaches 50 Missing After Dam Burst
San Diego reports relief units racing to the Otay valley 15 miles south after the lower Otay dam failure released 11 to 13 billion gallons, flooding 15 miles by two and causing massive property loss and suspected deaths. Communication cut off, bridges washed away, with hundreds feared dead or missing and food shortages looming.
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Cal
Otay Vailer
Tower Otay
Hillis
Otay
Radio Toe
Los Angeles
Otay Valley
Southern California Mountain Water Company
Litude Valley
San Pievo ‘Bay
Otay Creek
Moulnyuisen
Hite
Sanfranci Ao
Tian
Ty Thursiday
Tay Valley
Caliifornia Mountain Water Company
Mann Defends Wilson as Dies Attacks New York Speech
Washington January 31 Repulian Leader Mann rebuked Texas Democrat Dies for criticizing President Wilson before the president finished his speaking tour. Mann said he changed position only because he believed he was right and warned against neglecting defense to keep the nation safe. Tempers flared as he urged party unity while the nation faced threats.
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Washington, D. C
Mann
Wilson
House
Representative Dies
Texas
New York
Dies
Mr. Mann
Hig On Party
MINERS SEEK BIG WAGE INCREASE IN COAL TALKS
Indianapolis delegates of the United Mine Workers of America approved demands to be presented to coal operators. A ten percent raise is sought for soft coal miners and a per cent raise for daily paid men. Workers express confidence operators will reach a satisfactory agreement.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Tan
Mine Workers of America
Germans Take 1000 Yards of French Trenches
German forces report captures of 13 machine guns and 27 prisoners after taking 1000 yards of trenches south of Frise. They also claimed 1700 yards of trenches northeast of Neuville with 27 prisoners and nine machine guns. The French front near Somme faced a failed German attack along several kilometers, ending near Frise.
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Tiertin
Foin
London
Frise
Neuville
Aibowi
Paris
Vis Lenton
Prench
Somme
Hne
Cummins to Speak in Minneapolis on Lincoln Birthday
Cummins accepts invitation to address Lincoln’s birthday gathering hosted by the St Paul Republican at the city’s Hall on February 22. Republicans from across Minnesota expected. Senator Coromins may deliver remarks alongside him.
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Washington
Cumimius
Alinnesen
St. Paul
Lincelns
Minnesota
Coromins
Paso Area Customs Inspector Cleared in Shooting
Paso Texas January 4 3 D White the customs inspector who yesterday shot and killed Francisco Peres a suspected Duran band cattle thief was exonerated by United States officials and relieved from suspension. The case followed the murder of Bert Akers an American at San Lorenzo Chihuahua a week earlier.
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Paso
Tex
D. White
Francisco Peres
Duran
Bert Akers
San Lorenzo
Chihuahua
United States
Entrance to Baltic Seaway Lined with Mines
Washington reports Great Britain sows mines along the Baltic entrance so dense the channel is nearly impassable except to pilots. The Admiralty has not confirmed a new mine field location near Drogden Light and obstructions stretch from Danish waters to the German coast southeast of Rixhof. Officials question if Britain plans a blockade.
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Washington
Great Britain
Baltic Sea
Skinner
London
Admiralty
Balti
Drogden
Rixhofrt
Mad Gunman Shot Down Four In Albany
Detectives and police renew the search for a mad gunman who last night shot four persons in Albany Newfoundland. two are severely injured with doubtful recovery. Three victims were shot at the dock area and one was struck while riding, the assailant possibly using a silencer or a hidden weapon. The injured range from muffled reports to sudden weakness as bystanders learned of the shootings.
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Albany
Muffies
Invention Aims to Nullify Torpedo Threats
Brant Poulsen engineer claims a device to avert pressure from explosions could protect ships from torpedoes or mines. Details are withheld but the invention is offered to British authorities for rapid testing. The report notes Italy and California areas for context.
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Coppenhazen
London
Pius
Brant
Poulsen
Brit
Doctor Metchnikoff Gravely Ill in Paris
Dr Elie Metchnikoff the famed bacteriologist of the Pasteur Institute is gravely ill with heart trouble in Paris. Leading Paris physicians admit they have given up hope for his recovery. His Nobel prize winning work included milk treatment for intestinal diseases.
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Elie Metchnikoff
Pasteur Institute
Paris
Metchnikoff
Hughes Won't Seek Republican Nomination, Sources Say
Report says Associate Justice Hughes would refuse a Republican nomination for president under any circumstances. A Western Republican leader claims Hughes would deem a nomination improper, fearing court involvement in politics and a dangerous precedent. The unnamed source notes Hughes would refuse if offered by the convention and hopes the court remains separate from such politics.
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Washington, Jan. i
Iughss
Supreme Court
Fat Peli
Threatening Letters Sent to Senator Kenyon
Senator Renren received numerous hostile letters from New York and other states objecting to his support for the eight mile embargo petition. The messages urged opposition and threatened action, signaling broad sentiment against the policy.
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Kenyon
Ashingur
Renren
New York
Four Soldiers Hurt When Bomb Explodes in Halifax
A bomb exploded at an old Cupar building injuring one officer and three soldiers from the Sixth military division. Five soldiers received nooner injuries during the incident, which occurred in Halifax.
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Halifax
Milit Division
General Hodson Dies of Wounds from Gallipoli Fight
Brigadier General Hodson, a noted Briton born in TS60, died from injuries suffered in the Gallipoli campaign. He served with distinction in the Burmese expedition and later led troops in Imdlinc during wartime.
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Hodson
Tiedsan, Whoo
Fragtier
Imdlinc
Judge Lindsey to Visit Germany for Relief Work
The report notes Judge Lindsey plans a trip to Germany and England to assess and aid children affected by war. It mentions his hope to provide schooling and support, outlining intentions to coordinate with relief efforts and visit sites where children are in need.
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Lindsey
Germany
Railway Construction Laborers In Demand
Railroad authorities report high demand for laborers in construction projects across multiple states. Agencies seek skilled workers, with pay scales and union guidelines under discussion to meet accelerating infrastructure needs.
Mail Order Firm Reports Strong Year End Sales Surge
The firm Chea Sours Ru reports December year end sales totaling $1.1 million, with Stew and Flaneesite items driving growth. The company notes a sharp increase in demand and earnings surpassing prior forecasts.
Essad Joins Italians in Albania Conflict
A dispatch from Matin via Aere reports Essad Pasha Toptani aligning with Italian forces in Albania. It states he holds positions at Avloos and nearby southern points and expects to halt the advance of the Serbians forces.
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Aris
Dan
Aere
Besa Tasha
Alhania
Avoloos
Albania
Tlenwathin Fores
British Plan to Reduce German Hold on Trade
The British House of Commons debated mobilizing the empire’s economic strength against Germany. W A Hewins urged government action to cut German trade dominance and support allied policy, with Sir Alfred Mond and Runciman arguing about blockades, sanctions, and postwar terms to prevent future economic warfare.
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Christian Scien
London
England
House of Com Ons
Yeaterday
Germany
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Hereford
Sovergiment
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Nto
Tie
Efe
Sir Alfred Mond Sxammons
Russia
Santa Armedica
Alfred
United States
Mackinder Welt
Gartrahy
Mays
Umance
Anantia Palley
Runeman
Runciman
Berlin
Kreg Rais
Iterlin
de Germany
Epidemic of Grip and Pneumonia Warns by Newspapers
The article notes an claimed epidemic of grip with widespread illness and rising deaths in Chicago. It discusses misconceived signs, the role of pneumonia, and cautions against overreliance on specific terms while advising ventilation, hygiene, and cautious behavior during illness.
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Chicago
Chico Health Department
Wien
Luxly
Patchesia
Alcan
Bony
Pbcummenia
Texis
Wetierha Thysicians
Ubbe
Nest
Calen Avery
Jess
Passing of Farm Loan Shark
A historic notice laments a bygone era of harsh farm mortgage lenders who charged ruinous daily rates. The piece recalls widespread predatory practices in rural Kansas and other regions, noting how borrowers suffered under high interest and aggressive collection.
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Kansas
The Most Economical Woman Fran Wlarper Folio
The fragment describes Fran Wlarper and a reference to an economical approach tied to a wife and summer activities. It mentions costs, a saladine, and pikes fees but lacks clear events or outcomes.
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Fran Wlarper
Ambiguous OCR Note From Americana Magazine On Torti Concerns
The fragmentary text references editors and a discussion of purity in citations and individuals. It mentions Hividuels Steaboart and a note about misuse of air for ta or Heowyr ta J. The passage hints at a muse about Muturists and timing of content.
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Torti Concernine Te Presi
Chortivdsky
Hividuels
Fragmented reminiscence of a rural market day memory
The text evokes a nostalgic scene with blurred memory fragments and fleeting images. It hints at a market day, flowers, a beloved companion named Peggy, a coach ride, and inner feelings, all fading into a soft, dreamlike tapestry. The piece centers on longing and past affection.
Purported Liver Health Claim Promoted for Morning Relief
An advertisement touts a 10 cent box as a cure for headache biliousness coated tongue foul breath and constipation. It claims torpid liver delayed fermenting bowels and reabsorbed poisons cause brain tension and headaches. The product Casearet is said to cleanse the stomach remove undigested food and bile and make the bowels regular by morning.
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Casearet
Saloon Mystery with Missing Finger Tale
In a southern town Tint, famed for near the single saloon and a missing right index finger, encounters a stranger who asks for the refreshment spot. Jim replies no one cut it off and quips the stranger aimed to a local pistol balancer, named Jessech, as himself.
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Jim
New York Evening Post
A Glass of Salts Will End Kidney Backache
An antique advertisement touts drinking large amounts of water and four ounces of Rad Salts daily to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and relieve backache. It claims kidneys filter blood, promotes kidneys to stay active, and promotes Rad Salts as a cheap effervescent lithia drink.
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Ady
Irish soldier's artificial eye causes parade dress dispute
An Irish soldier kept his artificial left eye in his box to avoid removal during parade The adjutant questioned Nolan about the eye’s absence On being told the eye was left in his box the officer allowed him to remain in service without the prosthetic eye until parade day.
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Nolan
Iam
California Syrup of Figs Ad Warns Mothers
An old advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser for children and adults. It contrasts modern laxatives with the “fruit laxative” and urges purchasing a 50 cent bottle with full directions. A closing quip about a loud street speaker ends the item.
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California
Adv
Eye Remedy Ad From Marine Eye Co Chicago
A crude advertisement offers an eye remedy from the Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago. It promises a book on request and hints at aging concerns with a playful, old-time tone.
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Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
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