German Government Confiscates Empire Grain for Army
A wartime dispatch reports Berlin has seized the empire's entire grain crop to secure food for the army until the next harvest. The move aims to starving supply lines and strengthen Germany's war effort. Russian reenforcements are said to be advancing toward Bukowina, with Turkish forces tightening the Black Sea flank as British troops near Bagdad.
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Germany
Satowar
Berlin
Hom
Bukowina
Bika
Transylvania
Petrograd
Nasorta
Munstan
Aganna
Servia
Carpais
Hungary
Iigrad
I Catharian
Black Sea
Matio- Potamin
Accesa
Bagdad
Mb- Wariner
Tien
Baltic
Tréileborg
Sweden
North Sea
Aigi Orulver
Admniary
Teuton Forces Occupy Kielce and Bialystok Area
Berlin reports via London that Austro German troops have occupied Kielce and Bialystok in southern Poland. Kielce is a key rail junction near the border region, with heavy combat reported as German and Austrian offensives unfold in the area.
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Berlin
London
Cracow
Kielce
Bielch
Poland
Gallen
German Cruisers Busy Laying Mines At Gulf Entrance
Jan 26 London dispatch says German cruiser Frederick Carl and torpedo boats attacked near the Aland Islands entrance to the gulf. The hull was damaged and the fleet reportedly abandoned the area after laying mines. A Patrograd report claimed the Carl was sunk in a prior engagement.
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Tondon
Frederick Carl
Agen
Aland
Gulf
Deen
British Bleacher Survivors Reach Home Units Reported
Survivors from a Der Wag Mesure cruiser Blaucher arrived in London amid reports of damage. The British contingent ferried to the dock city as authorities noted defensive actions and cargo status.
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Emmmhoes
Aoolland
London
Blaucher
Ahs
Soutingest
Tl Dyan Alg
Rid Hook OUDEK. Prose Fragmentary Report
Fragmentary OCR text describes a company cloning ware and planning to undertake production of 500,000 pairs of woolen socks for the army. Mention references to Ty, Pa, and Falls with garbled names. Additional note says the same company took an order for a different product.
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Assbelatud
Shahon
Wir
Sith
Hemi
Ninnara Falls
War wounded men return to port after fight
Men wounded in the clash are brought to port with one German casualty reported. Prisoners were moved by automobile to Edinburgh and the survivors, dressed in navy blue, watched drills on parade grounds while noting the wet field conditions.
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Wit
Edinburgh
Navy
German Progress in France Reported on Western Front
Official French statement notes greatly increased German activity along the western battlefront with multiple attacks in various sectors. Germans reportedly penetrated trenches in one area while maintaining gains elsewhere. Bombardment near Thann suggests possible progress in Alsace.
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Paris
Tve
Cmonne
Senthelin
Thann
German Cruiser Gazelle Torpedoed Off Baltic Coast
Reports from Malmoe and London claim the German protected cruiser Gazelle was torpedoed yesterday by an unknown submarine near Reivegen on Prussian coast. Gazelle, 2645 tons, 264 crew, built 1898 by Krupps, carried ten 4.1 inch guns, four machine guns and three torpedo tubes. though damaged she returned to Sassnitz.
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Malmoe
Sweden
London
Gazelle
Baltic
Rivegen
Prussia
Sassnitz
Krupps
Novarnament
English Positions Taken by the Germans
Wireless report notes two strong points of support for the German forces near Laonsee, with continuing artillery duels along Craonne. The overall English positions were described as pressed by German troops, while Eastern Prussia and Poland show no change in the war’s lines.
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Neaaloi
Englinh
Laamsee
Roops
Craonne
Poland
Woman Suffrage Bill Passes Amid Fanfare
A chaotic report mix notes a woman suffrage bill passing amid celebrations and public turbulence. The text also references a deadly incident on a vessel and a fatal blast, highlighting multiple events including a death aboard a ship and an explosion linked to a separate case.
Strike settlement looms for eastern Ohio coal field
Minors leaders headlined by John P White were invited to Cleveland to discuss a possible settlement that could end the strike and discharge of 15000 minors since early April. Federal conciliators Hywell Wadhes and Daniel J Keats were present but offered no statement.
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Clevsland
Ohio
John P. White
Minera
Jfaderal
Hywell Wadhes
Daniel J. Keats
Creditors file involuntary bankruptcy petition against Solon Brewing
In Chisago on June 26 creditors asked immediate receiver appointment for the Solon Brewing Company amid claims of a 14 and poor business conditions. Hearing before Federal Judge Landis was continued as counsel argued the tax burden and beer costs.
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Chisago
Tosol Brewing Company
Landis
Convicts Recalled From Jail To Fill Road Camp
From Moundsville penitentiary a party of three convicts and a warder were sent to Snow Hill road camp to replace men discharged or returned to prison. The trio named Jones Jesup Bowe and Padts Stone face one year each. In a separate item Mrs. Nettie Wilton widow of former West Virginia Governor Wilson died at her Charleston home.
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Moundsville
Snowhill
Eward
Harry Jones
Jesup Bowe
Padts
Stone
Nettie Fh Wilton
Fh. W. Wilson
West Virginia
Parrish proposes senatorial district bill in Charleston
In Charleston on June 26 Senator Parrish who chairs the Senate Commission on Federal districting introduced a bill to reapportion the state into fifteen senatorial districts. The plan shifts membership counts with Kanawha four seats and Cabell Fayette and other counties variably allocated, totaling ninety four House members from eighty six.
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Jam
Senascor Parrish
Sen= al COMMILION
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al Dinericus
Toleway
Hancock
Brooke
Obio
Seronu
Maryball
Wotsell Anil
Moncentla
Thirrdentyler
Pleasants
Powrth—Jaeknon
Mason
Roan
Wotzolitwo Anch
Breriously Issaed. Wheeting Incident Leaves Youths Injured
A crowded scene at Brilmire on January 26 left Leo Beall seriously injured and several boys and girls with minor bruises and cuts. Magistrate reports indicate a single crash caused the injuries. Public concern rises over safety at the event.
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Leo Beall
Brilmire
Lee
Nagar
Legislature Divided Over Submission on Prohibition Change
In Charleston West Virginia the legislature splits as seven of the 116 members in both houses vote against submitting the question to voters at the next general election. The tally included six House members and one senator from both parties. Debate centers on women suffrage and the right for equal suffrage. Several named legislators oppose the move, while others support submitting the measure to the people. The Senate and House members cited include Steed, Rosenbloom, and others as the vote unfolds, with amendments to prohibit hotel liquor in current prohibition laws advancing to a third reading.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Mouse
Senate
McCauley
Hel
House
Hatfeld
Monongalia
Steed
Lincoln
Rom Énbloom
Perry in air new four
Laurace Sperry inventor of the gyro scope merged and made a flight of a new aerial craft over New York. Naval officers observed from observation points as the hydroplane crossed the East River and Brooklyn Bridge. A broken propeller forced an emergency landing, but stabilizers functioned and Sperry landed safely at the yard.
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NEW Four
Laurance Sperry
Makine Oa Weriee
Brooklyn
Nora Shan
East River
Columbia Heights
Willigmaburg
New Yorks
West Point Appointment Nominations Open In Hughes District
In Washington on January 9 1926 Congressman Hughes announces a vacancy for the military academy at West Point. Applicants must be legally qualified and report to Columbus barracks on the third Tuesday of March 1915. If qualified they may be admitted on June 14 1975. One person can be named principal with two alternates. Nominees must reside in Hughes district and be 17 to 22 years old.
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Washington
Gor ‘Fressman
James A. Hughes
Lina
Military Academy
West Point
Columbus Barracks
Hughes
Occupation Tax Bills Move Through State Legislature
In Harrisburg the Senate introduced measures including an occupation tax in townships to fund public highways and a 20 percent provision for supporting state college. House action proposed licensure penalties for liquor sellers and wholesalers, with fines up to 1000 dollars. Budget requests sought 3 million dollars to improve Wellcoenioy and 038,862 to cover state department deficits. A prohibition bill targets heroin sales to licensed professionals, and several committee reports favored bills on indigents, inebriates, and drug offenders.
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Harveburg
Tueady
Seipast
Snyder County
Stewart
Gir
Ginger
Clearfield
Licenad
RK. E. Jones
Susquehanna
Iicke
Wellcenioy
Senate
Tepic Governor Executed in Mazatlan as Villa Forces Advance
Jan 25 telegraph report from San Diego says General Juan Doral, Tepic governor, attempted escape to the United States and was executed at Mazatlan. Villa troops occupy Panueo In Singica. Mazatlan authorities reportedly commandeer horses across the region.
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U.S
Ban Diego
Guaymas
Merx
Vebelease
San Diego
Calif
Juan Doral
Carransinta
Tepic
United States
Mazatlan
Villa
Panueo
Singica
Tiquors Released Charleston Adams and Americus Bpress Partners
Prohibition officials report shipments of liquor and weed products to Charleston residents prior to a court filing. The prohibition commissioner notes no need for legal action against familiar distributors though packages had already left prior to the latest order.
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Charleston
Jas
Ae Pornil
Fred
State Kompilationer
Adamas
Americus
Jahukr
Mary
Sirkhold Wéltery
Highest dam facts from government records in 1900s
Charleston official B C Green sought the maximum dam heights in the United States. Sutherland of the archives queried the government engineering department and found the highest dam is 81 feet on the Cheat River near the Pennsylvania West Virginia line on navigable rivers, with lower 71 feet on non navigable rivers.
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Cheat River
Pennsylvania-West Virginia Line
Sarhcal
Tomas Washan
DiGi
B.C. Green
Charleston
Department of Archives
Gongrea Fan’ Sutherland
United States
Sutherland
Ighest
Rivera
Pennsylvania-West Virginia
Rivera Taugbedt
West Virginia
Sanitation bill advances in senate amid water supply concerns
A sanitation bill from the health department, backed by the home committee, moves to second reading as lawmakers weigh pollution and water supply protections. Critics fear committee sidetracking may delay a statewide health code though advocates push for a broad hearing before the Senate.
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Charleston
Senate
Par Hah
David
Extension of Rural Route No 3 Reported by Congressman Neely
A rural route extension near Lose Creek West Virginia was recommended by Major Neely after he raised the issue with the post office department. The action concerns Proctor and surrounding areas as part of the rural service expansion proposal.
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Emary B Smith
Proctor
Congressman Neely
Major Neely
Lose Creek
Quarantine Expanded at Union Stockyards Amid Foot and Mouth Fear
Quarantine expanded as stockyards report foot and mouth disease in several pens. Officials in Chicago monitor sections of yards while federal bureaus coordinate inspections to stop livestock shipments and prevent spread before the planned end of the quarantine period.
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Chicago
Duluels
Inaba
Otrtaim
BBB
Pittsburg Cleanup Scene Captures Local Effort
A Pittsburg area cleanup unfolds with volunteers sorting debris and assisting residents. Community groups coordinate hours, safety measures, and resource distribution as crews remove hazardous waste and restore access to affected streets. Local officials urge continued participation and report progress toward restoring normal services.
Fragmentary OCR News Item on Earthquakes and Panamas
Reports from along the coast describe earthquakes and aftershocks affecting Panama City and nearby areas. Authorities caution residents to secure structures as tremors continue, with officials urging calm and monitoring.
New Camp Fieve Seizes Washington D C Jan 26
George Duffy commander of the Maryland division of the G force reports a camp action in Washington D C on January 26. He requests an update from Hes ton Cestip of Huntington Valley No 8. Neale leads the order with AllWene M. Sikes as secretary of the camp in the Southern district of War pinta.
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Waarpinta
Tha Mp
Striking Tension Highlights Industrial Inquiry Atmosphere
Fragmentary notes describe a tense scene at a federal inquiry on industrial relations. Witnesses and spectators fill the room as Jones and others discuss Colorado tensions and worker relations amid ongoing strike coverage.
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York
Rasketeller
Rocket Wy
Federal On Industrial Relations
Tial Rest
Clinir Te Nother” Jones
Jone
Amendments on Washington Ship Trade Debate
Jan 21 reports reveal amendments amid a contentious Washington debate over ship trade policy. The Democratic-led bill aims to tighten government controls and has sparked resistance from opponents citing potential economic impact and sovereignty concerns.
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Washington
Shipy
Democratie
Etic
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