Prize steamship Appam brought to Hampton Roads
The British steamer Appam, seized by a German prize crew off the Canary Islands after being damaged by a submarine, was brought into Hampton Roads. About 425 aboard include passengers and crew. four injured were taken ashore and quarantine officers inspected the vessel.
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Two Local Men to Attend Zeppelin Conference
The fourth annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States will be held at the Willard Hotel in Wantington February 8 to 10. C B Alexander is named national counselor and will attend with the secretary of the Ho board of trade to represent the organization.
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Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Willard
Wantington
C. B. Alexander
Natlorial
Ho! Board of Trade
National Council
Board of Directors
Joby A. Fahey
Chamber
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Daniel PB. Morac
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Merchant Marine
William H. Douglas
Charles P. Neill
Argentina
Owen Young
A. W. Shaw
James $. Alexander
National Hank of Commerce
New York
Internations High Commission
Leo 8. Rowe
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Harry A. Wheeler
Frank Trimbull
National Budget
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Columbia Highway
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William. ¢. Breed
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Prisoners of War on Board Prize Steamer
Report from Washington dated February one describes that the German prize steamer encountered at Hampton Roads carried prisoners of war on board. The vessel was sent to the state department for disposition, with customs duties noted in Norfolk and referrals to the treasury department pending formal status.
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Norfolk
Trianury
Apwhith
Hampton Roads
Privonére
Atutus
British Officers Reported Aboard Steamier West Africa Voyage
A fragmentary report notes British officers on a steamer en route to Senegal West Africa from England with wireless maintenance and a small crew. The text mentions arrival, ports visited, and plans to return to England, with unclear details and names damaged by OCR.
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West Africa
Uth
Hogland
Jong
Attur
Attica
England
Gba
Submarine Sinking Reported Off February 1
A submarine attack is reported near February 1 resulting in the sinking of other vessels. Survivors aboard the Appas indicate casualties and injuries among the passengers and crew.
Pa per Inmate Murder Sparks Railroad Yard Shootout
In Pittsburgh area, an inmate named John Rowles was killed during a yard confrontation with highwaymen near the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh line. Police tracked suspects to a box car. one man was shot as others fled. a police officer was wounded.
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Osparfield
John Rowles
Buffalo, Rochester and Pitsburg
Federal quarantine eyed to protect white pine forests
The federal horticultural board contemplates a quarantine on shipments of five leaved pines and related nursery stock to stem the spread of white pine blister rust. Hearing set for February 4 will consider prohibiting entry of nursery stock from Canada and shipments of currants and gooseberries. The move aims to shield valuable eastern and western white pine stands worth hundreds of millions.
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Lda
Federal Horticultural Board
Department of Agriculture
New Humpshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
Aml Bister Bight
Nurkery Lock
America
Canada
Europe
Asia
New Enghand
Revival Crowds Fill Auditorium in Religious Meeting
Crowds packed the auditorium despite rain as NOONDAY EATS revival meetings continued. Dr Morrison Davies praised ministers and the revival work while attendance drew strong support from local residents and city leaders.
Russian forces tighten grip as von der Goltz leads
Telegrams report Piola Marshal von der Goltz now in command of the Thrialt forces at Eraerum with about 80 000 men held in reserve and provisions for two weeks. The Black Sea fleet supports Russian land operations as the right wing advances toward Trebizond.
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Tolrograd
Piola Marshal von der Goltz
Trebleond
Phoenixville Plant Announces 6 Percent Wage Increase
The Phoenix Tunnel Company posted notices in Phoenixville Pa announcing a 6 percent wage increase effective February 28. The firm employs several thousand workers.
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Abeocinree
Phoenisville
Phoenix Tron Company
Ampany
Bank closure testimony recalls grand jury in federal case
Pittsburg February hearing recalls testimony in a federal case. Fayette county witnesses from the closed Hirst National Bank of Uniontown testified. Judge Maynfoud Maxwell heard arguments as the court recalled the proceeding at a Dixie attorney request. Judgment awarded to the Fafitiers Hank of Shinngton for $4,124.34.
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Pittsburg
Fayette County
Maynfoud Maxwell
Circuit Court
Pausday
Fafitiers Hank of
Shinngton
R. Griffin
Wetzel County Support Shifts in Political Atmosphere
In Wetzel County prominent Republicans shown as cautiously optimistic about the forthcoming nomination of political figures amid mixed signals. Local leaders report a favorable climate for some candidates, with expectations of modest gains even if victory in Wetzel seems unlikely.
Railroad Receivership Hearing In Dallas Details
A long, fragmented report describes a 1915 Dallas receivership hearing involving the Texas and Pacific andSouthern Pacific railways. It covers claims of default, bond mortgages, diverted net income, and petitions for receiver authority, with background on the line’s history from New Orleans to the West Coast and key players like Gould Huntington Sage and Scott.
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Ty Gould
New York
Ikryang Wis
London
Pacifie
Pas Juine
Ste ‘Exns
Paedite
New Orleans Pacific Rail + sway Company
Louisiana Bharner
New Orleans
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Mongor
BR. M. Bunh
Mssouri Pacific
Jean Mountain Lines
Texas and Pacific
Jay Gould
Collin
Huntington
Paciic
Wile Huntington
Chicago
St. Louis
New Orinana
Ag Bern
Diting
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Pose
Louidlapa
Texas
Arkandus
Ite
Olal
San Diego
Calif
Texas Pacifie Railwour Company
Pexna and
Paci Railway Company
A_ Scott
Philadelphia
Iino
Memphia
Paso and Pacific Mailroad Company
Souther Transcontinental | Railroad Company
Scott
Wasneliatoy
Elder
Rumall Sage
Gould
Alnees
Fort Worth
Texas and Pacife
Tex
Grant
WI Paso
Sierra Blanes
F.panoy
Paso
Pacffc
Acros
Pacific
Acre
Subs of Austria Hungary Not Involved in Peninsular Sinkings
Secretary Lansing reported a despatch from the Austrian foreign ministry claiming none of its submarines in the Mediterranean were involved in sinking the Pen Peninsular area vessels. He said he would present the inquiry to the British government for a formal answer. The State Department noted the Austrian claim raises whether a submarine of that nationality sank the Perala.
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Washington
Lansing
AmbaamaHor Pen Hipldat
Mediterranean
Ania
Moreganthonn
Myrisish
Turkah
State Department
Austria
Hungary
Serious Ill John H. Davis Undergoes Surgery in Salem
John H. Davis, son of Mr and Mrs Davis of Salem, was operated on at a local hospital Tuesday morning. He is reported to be recovering after the operation, with friends hoping for a speedy return to health.
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John H. Davis
C. T. Davis
Salem
Aicken
Wil
Eanlar
Confusing Tour Dispatch By The Nation's Chief Executive
A garbled OCR style note reports the Chief Executive on a tour today with references to cities and events. Mentions Newport News and a German submarine incident impression, with unclear names and dates. The text is partial and fragmentary with mixed political and military imagery.
Public Safety Push for Stricter Railroad Laws
A new law proposal in Charleston seeks harsher penalties for trespassing on railroad property citing a U S report that twenty thousand trespassers die yearly. The document notes 118,570 killed and 126,600 injured over twenty years ending June 30, 1914, across rail lines as pedestrians and riders face deadly hazards.
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Charleston
United States
Riley
Wilking
Dreitar
Fleven Deaths Reported After Zeppelin Raid
London dispatch confirms eleven people killed in yesterday's Zeppelin raid, with British authorities withholding full details until now. The casualty toll and damage remain under initial verification as officials release a brief account of the attack for publication.
Montenegro Capitulation Talks Reported By The Times
The Montenegrin government negotiators pursue capitulation terms as Allied forces press for settlement. Reports note a provisional administration in place amid discussions. The tone reflects wartime caution about the outcome and the fate of local leadership.
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Paris
Montenegro
Atria
Manteneare
Levee Failure Impacts Newport Area Flooding
Inland levee breaches and high water flood sections of Newport Arkansas city lanes forcing residents into boats. Officials from a commerce commission discussed rates while authorities addressed damage and relief plans amid the rising waters.
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Ark
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