Copper Cargo Held by Danes
London dispatch reports a copper cargo smuggling attempt via Denmark to Germany exposed by a British note. The Nie Amsterdam held with five German crew aboard. American minister Dr. Henry Van Dyke aided its passage without search. British reaction cited limits on copper sales to Britain and allied nations at war prices.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Germany
Henry van Dyke
Netherlands
van Dyke
New York
Hotterdam
Itta
Rotterdam
Germi
Brit
United States
London Spectator
Ringlands
Zapata and Gutierrez Clash in Mexican Political Turmoil
Reports from Flano Texas dated January 2 describe delays in the Aximacanonies conference meeting in Mexico City. Provisional president Villa faces cabinet shifts amid Zapata elements and Carranza loyalists. Villa forces plan to placate factions while Carranza troops raid the west coast, with Tepe city looted and smaller towns hit during retreat.
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Flano
Tex
Mexico City
Menanges
Cohinna
Guilerres
Cenerad Villa
Anata
Falafox
Carranza
Bnt
Villa
Teplc
Miguel Dioguex
Numor
Emaller
Tepe
Sitimion
First Babe of New Year Receives Costly Gifts
A city celebrates the first baby of the year as merchants offer costly gifts. The newborn, Joseph Michael Handusky, aged thirty, is noted as the father of the infant, with local merchants backing a campaign inaugurated by a newspaper.
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Handusky
Jes
Joseph Michael
Baker
Duchess of Croy Caring for Wounded Husband
Former Nancy Leishman is nursing her husband, the Duchess of Croy, after he sustained wounds. The couple remains in seclusion as medical staff attend to him and sources describe his condition as stable.
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Nancy Leishman
Bryan in Happy Mood Receives Birth Announcement
In Asheville North Carolina on January 2 Secretary William J Bryan, visiting during vacation, learned his daughter had given birth in Tucson Arizona, making seven grandchildren for the Bryans. He toured the ten acre tract bought for a summer home and attended a Grove Park Inn dinner dance as guest of honor, declining to discuss politics.
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Asheville
N.C
William J. Bryan
Zoly
Tucson
Ariz
Bryan
Grove Park Inn
Record of Seizures of American Ships
Washington reports a forthcoming official record detailing seizures of American ships and cargoes by British actions since the war began. The document compiles case by case detentions, reasons, and durations, with many settlements under process. Officials anticipate it will bolster the U S protest note and gauge neutral reactions in Europe.
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Washington
State Department
Atute Department
Hinthh
London
Wagland
Germany
Berlin
Rome
United States
Britis Admiralty
Tt Ti
Gercarga Wan
Catine
Scarborough Lighthouse Damaged in German Raid on England
A historical image shows Scarborough lighthouse struck by a German shell during a daring raid on England’s North Sea coast, including Scarborough Whitby and Hartlepool. The lighthouse stands high on a cliff as shells damaged dozens of buildings, killed scores and injured many more.
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Scarborough
England
America
English North Sea
Whitby
Hartlepool
Mans
Appleseed Monument Plans Fund Drive by Ohio Horticultural Society
The Ohio State University Horticultural Society discusses erecting a monument to Apple Seed, a pioneer figure who planted apple trees across Ohio. The group votes to seek statewide donations while noting Apple Seed rests in an unmarked grave near Indian Apples.
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Colmbit
Fanny Appleseed
Ohio
Hortic Natural Society
Ohio State University
Applesved
Indian Apolls
Aged Lawyer Is KilledNear Lakeview Cemetery
John W. Tyler, seventy, retired Cleveland attorney, was found dying near Lakeview cemetery. He died a few days later without regaining consciousness to tell how he was struck. He had a fractured skull and internal injuries. It is believed he was hit by an automobile.
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Cleveland
John W. Tyler
Lakeview Cemetery
Pin scratch causes death in theater broker
New York report states Morris Baw, well known in theatrical circles and a member of Blaw & Cohion theater ticket brokers, died due to a scratch that led to blood poisoning. The incident occurred in January as authorities describe the sanitary condition as a factor in the death.
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New York
Morris Baw
Blaw & Cohion
Two Women Seek the Job in Ohio County
In Kiellefontaine Ohio January 2 a report states the wife of Sheriff Hobart Cook seeks to be appointed to succeed her husband after his term ends January 4. George Smith, the incoming sheriff, is expected to fill the vacancy for his wife.
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Kiellefontaine
Hobart Cook
George Smith
Wife Sues For Divorce In Portsmouth Case
Mrs. Molsom sues Rev. Harold M. Folsom, once rector of St. John’s Church in Portsmouth, for absolute divorce. She seeks alimony and custody of two children. Folsom recently deposed. Case returnable on date unclear, last heard from in Montreal.
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Kexeter
N. al
Outcry to Remove Mayor Keller Stirs City Politics
Republican allies in Columbus circulate petitions to Governor Willis to remove Mayor Carl Keller for neglect of duty amid a power shift as Willis takes office January 11. The issue follows Keller’s succession of Brand Whitlock, now minister to Belgium, amid a flurry of political maneuvering and public protest.
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Folella
Carl Keller
Willis
Keller
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Parrott named bond department manager at Mason, Son & Co
Mt Vernon friends announce Harry B. Parrott son of Mr and Mrs T B Parrott has been appointed manager of the bond department at Mason Son & Co in New York with offices at 115 Broadway. He has worked for the Chicago firm for years and the position is described as highly responsible.
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Mt. Vernon
Harry B. Parrott
Mra. T. B. Parrott
Marson, Son & Company
New York
Broadway
Parrott
Chicago
Mark Hammond
Buffalo, N Y
Almon Poland
Ned Henderson
Columbus
Walter Harris
Bluefield
W. Va
Bertha
Anna Coulter
Coshocton
Robert Bennett
Gambier
M. E. Hite Hag
Clarksburg
Emily Barth
Guy Dickinson
Katherine Corcoran
J. Murray Garber
Lyman
Pittsburgh
Mary and
Margaret Reynolds
Augusta Hantman
Oice
Banning Building
Co. F. Hailes
East Front Street
Hailes
Pennsylvania
Clara Mostoller
Missionary Training School
Milo Mostoller
Florence Walker
Rocky Ridge, O
Georgia to Extend Hookworm Survey Across State
Georgia will study hookworm conditions in 70 counties from now through the year with 65 already surveyed. A large field force of 12 men, including experts from other states, will conduct the work. Southern Georgia shows higher hookworm prevalence while north Georgia has more stomach worm infection among children. Highest infection estimates appear in Laurens county at 5 percent, with Ten Hill and Johnson at 3 percent, Richmond outside Augusta at 66 percent, and Bibb county outside Macon at 62 percent.
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Georgia
North Georgia
South
Laurens County
Ten Hill
Johnson Counties
Richmond County
Augusta
Hibb County
Macon
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