On Canal Edge Scouts and Wartime Moves Across Europe
Fragmented report details scouts on canal edge amid invasion fears in Hungary and Galicia. References Austro German forces advancing, Turkish naval reorganization, and Carpathian passes being watched as Vienna Petrograd strategize.
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Galicia
Poms
Sdster
Hungary
Vienna
Petrograd
Carpathians
Sina
Edeavor Tia Silex
Fratton
Devinsula
Akabah
Ars Munk
Redea
el Kantara
Angel of the Deaf Leads Silent Voice Neighborhood Clubs
Mrs. John Peyton Clark heads the Silent Voice Neighborhood clubs and directs the New York League for the Hard of Hearing. The movement aims to reach 6,000,000 persons in the United States.
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John Peyton Clark
Silent Voice
New York League For
United States
German Victories Claimed in War Telegrams
An associate in Berlin wires to London that German victories were reported from various fronts. The Craonne trench capture is noted along the Western front, with Allied lines breached and French forces retreating in Alsace after heavy losses. Eastern front reports cite two small Russian defeats.
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Berlin
London
Wigereeion
Craonne
Alsace
Uninterrupted French Successes Reported
Paris Jan 26 The French claim uninterrupted successes in the battles of January 25 26 and 27 with German casualties totaling at least 20 000. They assert German losses amounting to about 6 000 men and say French forces remain aggressive across the front.
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Jparis
William
Ger- Vigne
Germany
Thin
Pra
Pgerpy A
Paris
Mpa Sreseryentan
Te Siar
Uncen
Jergy
Ning
Violent French Fire Silences German Singers
An entry from the war office describes a violent French bombardment silencing German singers during the Meuse operations. The report notes troops, a celebration day for Emperor William, and a related dramatic attack affecting music and morale.
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War Office
Emparor Willian
Dogan
Juni
Uprising at Slavs Lead by Iglereymen Reported
Paris dispatch notes an uprising led by Iglereymen at the Slavs with resistance movements in motion. Reported events include sermons and crowd disturbances near a cathedral as police and military voices are cited.
Back in the Tombs Seven Years After Absence
Washington reports a House committee set hearings for February 3 to urge passage of a public building bill for Satem. A gate city trade board is expected to attend and present the city’s claims for a federal building.
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Harry Thaw
Ater
Washington
House Committee On
Gate
W. Vas
Noely
Satem
Sklém
Board of Trade
Chicago hearings begin rail and transport inquiry
Frank P Walsh announced the federal commission of industrial relations will conduct a Chicago investigation into the country s transportation conditions and relations between railroads and workers. The inquiry will begin soon after current hearings end, with witness names to be released later.
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Frank P Walsh
Federal Commission of Industrial Relations
Chiosgomn
Walsh
Commin
Chicago
Judge Jones Elaborates on Colorado Labor Tensions
New York January 28 The organizer told the Industrial Relations Commission that recent strikes at Colorado Fuel and Iron were used to justify coercive bargaining. She accused John D Rockefeller of complicity though she doubted his full understanding and urged him to visit Colorado while the Ludlow tragedy remains fresh to witness the situation firsthand.
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New York
Iopeviri
Commission of Industrial Relations
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Colorado
John D. “Rockefeller
Tila
Ludlow
County Salaries Bill Changes Across Courts
Charleston January 28 report notes passage of Judge Homer B Woods bill widening age of discretionary sentencing for those under 21. Senate concurred with House amendments raising age from 18 to 21. Also Charleston charter reform moves forward giving city a new form of government under a Mayor. Other measures include layne divorce law, motor vehicle bill, and justice of the peace qualifications. Senate abolishes sessions of the supreme court of appeals at Charleston and Wheeling pending House concurrence. County salaries bill amended to fix county official pay scales, effective in two years. Fifteen bills favorable. eleven new measures offered. boxing legalization proposed. stress care toilet rows suggested. attorney licensing debated. Both houses adjourned at 1 pm until tomorrow.
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Charleston
Homer B. Woods
Miller
House
Senate
Layne Divoressi
Glover
Supreme Court of Appeals
W. G. Colborn
Hera
Burne Twin
Calaras
Elt
Swiger
Oho
Ohio County
Fairmont
Akins
Marion County
Sinset
Taylor
Half Million Dollars Is Paid Out in Pensions
Pittsburg reports the fourth annual tally from the United States Steel and Carnegie Pension Fund. In 1914 pensions totaled 282 651.99 for Pittsburgh district retirees and nearby subsidiaries, with overall program payments exceeding 1.675 million since 1911. The fund lists 21,521 beneficiaries, monthly pensions around 20.40, and rules restricting pensions to $100 monthly or less for long-serving, older retirees.
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Pittsburg
Steew
Unies Staves Steel and Carpogle Pepklon
Aguyeyle
Nigel
Piteburg Withiel Jexda
Peaslora
Chicago
New England
Worcenter Mass
Tennessee Contron
Aitairs
Averace
Fui
Jean
Jsarvica
Stung Twice Stung Describes Self Made Hawkshaw and Chickens
Emile Break an Enterprise coal miner hires himself as a private detective to pursue a neighbor Steven Storlenksi for two missing chickens valued at $1.50 each. In magistrate court Emile’s case collapses as he is jailed and fined $14.65 with no clear recovery of poultry.
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Hawkshaw
Emile
Steven Storlewski
Aix
W. Bo. Starcher
Storlenski
Gong Rong
Emily
Corpettien
Steven Proptendic
Johnie
Lower immigrant rates touted by Baltimore and Ohio
The notice advertises reduced passenger rates authorized by the Commerce Commission for travel from New York and other eastern cities to Canadian destinations via the Grand Trunk Railway. It highlights cheaper fares to intermediate points in Minnesota and South Dakota and mentions agents Sutpolt in Baltimore and companies in Boston Providence and New Bedford.
Condolence and funeral party named for Howard N. Ogden
Charleston workers announce a funeral party to accompany the body of Howard N. Ogden, a public service commissioner, from Charleston to Fairmont and Wheeling with a committee of two Renate members and three from the House. The party will leave tonight and arrive Friday for funeral rites in Fairmont. Delegates Marshall Lows, Murray, and Murkey named to accompany the body.
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Snreiaat
Rye
Charleston
Tan
Duxtiott
Howard N. Ogden
Renate
Fairmont
G, W
Otto
Wheeling
Ogdén
Pairmont
Marshall
Lows
Clerk
Monongalia
Murray
Marlon
Murkey
Wood
Union Bank reform sparks town support in Grafton
An in depth inquiry reveals strong public confidence in the Union Bank, formed ten years ago from former Hillsville and Traders al Bank assets. The bank reports paid dividends and a surplus near $150 000, with focus on better deposits and community service amid growing funds and efficiency initiatives. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad data highlight fuel efficiency gains on the Monongah division, noting December 1914 fuel usage at 303 pounds per 1 000 gross tons for freight and 21 89 pounds per mile for passenger service, up to modest improvements over 1913 figures.
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Tle
Banke
Cal Telegram
Union Nations
Alfielt
Dasmkli
Brent Maxel
Olax
Quetiri
Bete
Foti
Pail Mjerory Chamber Ceol Jadod
Glandun
Richart
Thay
Lew Dara Ork
Jann. Stewart
B.A. Wlott
Bis Bain
Horniton County
Carkabure
Union Pa. Bank
Hillsvnews
al Bank
Peoples “Banking Trust Company
Carentha Artes
Ib Betel
Enite
Ben
Jawuariees
Balti Snore End Ohio Railroad
Alita Atvirsions
Monongah Division
Peasenger
Monowsal Division
Cold Wave Warnings Spread Across Central Valleys to Canada
A weather bulletin from the weather observatory warns of a deepening cold wave sweeping the great central valleys and southern regions. Temperatures dip tonight with a rising chill Sunday, reaching as far south as central Florida, while warnings extend into Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey, western Pennsylvania, New England, and northern regions.
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Mmega
Washington
Dy Ch
Réaula Observatory
Florida
Virginia
West Virginia
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
New England
Naser
Five Hundred Germans Die in Stiff Night Battle
A chaotic battle report from ime anecdaten pasen describes German forces under A. eianoffs engaging near Godinnsen. The defenders dug in as artillery and machine gun fire raked trenches, yielding heavy German casualties and a tactical withdrawal after a brief, intense engagement.
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Pasen Pymrograd
Rocha
OP Godinnsen
A. Eianoffs
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Angel OF the Deaf
House of Representatives
Harry
Ieee of
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Ehateelote
Matteawan Asylum
Federal Committee On Industrial Relations
John’ D Rockefeller, Jr
Carnegie Fund
Enills
Fon
Interstate Commerce’ Commission
Union Nationale
Carly
iAremay
Grand NoiBank
Backiligy
Janae P. Alita
Wavisay Titfcit
Gonwkar
Baa
Porter Marwele Toto W
Biles Stan
Euart
Robinson
W. Brent Nally
Hugh Jecke
Patiokfert
WWE
Federal Weather Bureau
Olit
Tip
Aminshey
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