Germans Go to Rescue of Ally in Cracow Front
German forces reinforce Austrian troops in Galicia as Russians press Cracow front. Von Hindenburg seeks a diversion to draw Grand Duke Nicholas away from Warsaw while Austrians retreat and endure heavy losses near Gorlice and Bucovina. Germans guard northern routes. Austrians hold northeast approaches. Russian reports confirm continued repulsion of German attacks on the Bzura and Ravka rivers with prisoners and machine guns seized. Weather remains very bad along the front.
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Nicholas
Warsaw
Galicia
London
Cracow
Petrograd
Poland
Statiays
Bukowina
Czernowitz
Gorlice
Delnt
Bzura
Ravka
Wlosczowa
Kielce
Lo Tiszno
Galieia
Colijok
Kaiser Replies to Pope on Prisoner Exchange
Berlin dispatch reports the German general staff quotes the pope and Kaiser Benedict exchange showing willingness to swap prisoners no longer fit for service. Pope gratitude and Kaiser sympathy are expressed in the message. Turkish ports closed to all vessels in Syria and Adana under Turkish government orders. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Wimborne appointed to succeed the Marquess of Aberdeen taking office February 17. Bad weather in the western zone is noted from Paris.
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Amsterdam
Dlepatch
Berlin
Pope Benedict
Ireand
London
THIRD NAVAL POWER BEHAVES IN WORLD WAR TRENDS
Washington reports naval experts cannot definitively rank modern fleets yet approximate figures show Britain and Germany ahead of the United States in total airship tonnage while German battleship tonnage rivals British strength. The U S retains third in overall power prior to the war and remains so. Russia denies peace rumors and states it will continue the war, rejecting any terms.
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Great Britain
Germany
United States
Washington
Russia
Rome
Rossii
Survivors recount perilous hours after Formidable sinking
London reports survivors of the British battleship Formidable describe extreme hunger thirst and exposure after the sinking off Devonshire. The crew faced a heavy sea, one boat smashed, seven miles to reach land, and only a blanket as a distress signal. Three petty officers urged wakefulness as many perished before rescue, with twelve dead in the boat and others later.
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London
Devonshire
Liese
Formidable
Xem
Governor Cox Submits His Farewell Message
Columbus reports Governor Cox submitted his farewell message to the legislature detailing state finances. He notes an unprecedented balance in the general revenue fund, cites flood costs at 31,000,000, and urges restraint on appropriations while praising the workers compensation act and school code.
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Columbus
Cox
General Revenue Fund
General Revenue
Tilting of Earth's Crust Along Lake Erie
Cleveland January 4 A scientist explains a yearly tilt of the earth's crust along Lake Erie seen by many as a mystery. Father Frederick Odenbach astronomer at St Isanita college says the leaning affects delicate instruments. He notes summer water weighs 110 pounds per cubic foot versus winter 110 pounds and cites Lake Erie's February total water weight rising by over 1.3 billion tons from August.
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Cleveland
Lake Erie
Frederick Odenbach
St. Isnatiua College
Ohio State Veterinary Association Opens Annual Meeting
Members of the Ohio State Veterinary Association will open their annual meeting on Wednesday at Ohio University. Addresses at the opening session will be delivered by Stella Slysun, president, and officials including Paul Fischer state veterinarian and other notable figures.
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Ohio State Veterinary Association
Ohio Linc
Septlinna Slysun
Thion
Willis
Paul Fischer
Horse and Auto Values Rise Amid 1913 Comparisons
The article compares animal and motor vehicle valuations, noting horses reach about 7 million and automobiles around 24.5 million in value. It states motor vehicle value exceeded 1 million more than 1913, while horse value shows a significant total at £19,000,174. The figures reflect a shift in asset worth between horsemanship and mechanized transport.
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Forres
Immigration Bill Passed With Literacy Test Approval
Washington January 4 The immigration bill with a restrictive literacy test for admission of aliens cleared the senate by 50 to 7. The vote reflected strong support despite President Wilson’s indicated veto if the measure reached him with the educational test included.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Robbery Suspects Nabbed After Flushing Post Office Heist
Bellaire Ohio January 4. Two men aged about thirty six James Wallace and George Bryan were arrested in Moorfield Harrigan county while found in a haymow after they robbed the Flushing post office of 1400 dollars in stamps money and money orders. Loot found in a suitcase with two revolvers a bundle of skeleton keys sticks of dynamite caps and fuse.
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Bellaire
Flushing
James Wallace
George Bryan
Moorfield
Harrigan County
Uyo
Keleton
Ansberry Appointed Judge of Third District Court
Columbus January 4 Congressman T T Ansberry of Defiance was named judge of the court of appeals in the Third district by Governor Cox to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Michael Donnelly of Napoleon. His term ends February 8 1919. He will resign from Congress immediately. Immunity of Children Professor Arnibrater says very young children are relatively immune to infectious diseases because their hearts beat more rapidly and blood flows swiftly through arteries hindering microbes. New York World.
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Columbus
T. T. Ansberry
Defiance
Court of Appeals
Third District
Cor
Michael Donnelly
Napoleon
Ansberry
Congress
Arnibrater
New York World
State Agricultural Commission
Ita
W. B. Wheeler
Attic Saloon League
Anti-Saloon League
General Assembly
Fustaner
League
Common Pleas
John F. Kramer
Richland County
Ciry
House
Kramer
Speaker Conover
Mary Turner
John Quinish
Franklin County
Page
Conover
Ciucus
Conscription Talk Amid Flooded War Front Lines
London reports debate on expanding army and navy drafts as heavy rains flood Europe hampering western front operations. Military actions persist with French gains near Albert Roye and St Mihiel while Turks push toward the Caucasus. German plans explore new smoke defense for airships.
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London
Thomas J. MacNamars
Admiralty
Browning
Younes
United Kingdom
MacNamara
Europe
England
Albert
Roye
Rheims
Verdun
St. Mihiel
Meuse
Alsace
St. Menehoul
Caucasia
Ardahan
Live Stock and Grain Listings From East Buffalo Area
East Buffalo reports cattle and hogs prices across markets in Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati Pittsburgh and Toledo. Prices include steers cows calves hogs and sheep with varied bids and weekly inquiry data for grain like Wheat and Corn and local farm listings.
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East
Buffalo
Jon
Livtrhors
Weil
Chicago
Joe
Helfer
Calver
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Helforn
Jamie
Pittsburgh
Congress Opens In Columbus With Republican Majorities
The Eighty-first General Assembly convened in Columbus at 10 a.m. with Republicans holding majorities in both the Senate and House. Lieutenant Governor Greenland presided over the Senate while Secretary Graves opened the House. Initial business focused on organization and reading Governor Coxs final message, with committee appointments postponed until next week. Governor-elect Willis set to arrive from Washington, anticipated to begin real work after his inauguration.
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Greenland
Senate
Gravee
House
Columbus
General Assembly
William A
Charles H. Graves
Cox
Senate Committee On Committees
Charles D. Conover
Willis
Washington
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Antwerp
Veterinary Association
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Toledo
General Assembly of Ohio
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Paris
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