Canadians Lead Brilliant Charge and Other World War Updates
British and Allied forces report sharp advances in France with raids at Cite Calonne and Beaucourt Sur Ancre, penetrating German trenches and taking prisoners. Russians reclaim Vadeni near Galats and Gerleschi near Rimnik, while German posts near Vaden withdraw. Berlin notes Turkish post withdrawals as operations remain artillery duels and small engagements elsewhere.
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Woolgrowers Meet in Zion Advocates Wool Standardization
The national woolgrowers convention in Salt Lake City January 10 to 13 endorses a standardized wool grade and a fixed national standard. It requests Congress to provide 300000 dollars to curb predatory animals and urges states to fund the effort. It calls for experiments on economical range sheep feeding and opposes cutting funds for an experimental farm. It also backs wool grading at shearing pens and supports interior department trails through national forests.
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Denver Woman Kills Husband After Claimed Self Defense
Denver police report Stella M. Smith said her husband John L. Smith threatened to harm her and her daughter and would tear clothing from her, leading to a fatal shooting in their fashionable residence district Saturday. The claim centers on self defense and protection of her child.
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Pershing to Withdraw Guardsmen as Villa Campaign Baffles
Washington reports say Pershing's expedition and the national guard will be demobilized and sent home within a few days. Officials cite transportation and terrain uncertainty while Villa’s northern Mexico operations may delay orders. Army officers prefer regrouping Pershing forces after locating Villa forces more clearly.
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Eaman Raider Scours the Sea In Ocean Warfare
Reports from Rio de Janeiro state a German commerce raider has wreaked havoc in the Atlantic between the Azores and South America from December 12 to January 19. At least thirteen British steamers and a Japanese and two French vessels were captured. many believed sunk with crews of 441. The raider’s exact location is unknown. some ships carried arms, ammunition, and horses for Entente allies. The Japanese steamer was released near Pernambuco and 237 crew were saved.
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Alderman Indicted in Chicago Graft Conspiracy Case
Twenty Peresas named in six indictments returned by the grand jury charging graft conspiracy against Oscar del Priest alderman of the Second Ward and Police Captain Stephen Wealey. Also named are other defendants tied to extortion from underworld figures in exchange for police protection.
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Utah Troops in Clash Near Arivaca
Nogales reports indicate carloads of Mexican troops, about 800 men, arrived late Thursday with uncertain destination, believed headed for Altar or opposite Arivaca, Ariz. Utah cavalry clashed with Mexicans at Arivaca, amid war rumors. American farm products value hit a record 13.449 billion in 1916, up 2.874 billion from 1915.
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Two Oklahoma City Teachers Slain and Suspected Relative Charged
Miss Nellie M. Dunn a young school teacher was shot to death after being called from her classroom. Minutes later Rowland D. Williams a music instructor and composer was killed in his studio. John M. Couch Dunn's brother in law was held in Guthrie charged with the murder. In a separate incident deputy sheriff M Boulware was killed during a bank robbery pursuit and one robber was fatally shot while the second was captured. Ambassador Gerard offered to resign if President Wilson disapproved his appointment.
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Nellie M. Dunn
Rowland D. Williams
John M. Couch
Battle at Santa Ysabel Near El Paso in Rebel Gov Troop Clash
A fighting report from refugeny describes a clash between rebel and government troops near Santa Ysabel, about fifteen miles west of Chihughui City, El Paso. The article notes ongoing hostilities in the region and positions held by opposing forces.
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MISS MILDRED GILBERT Rescued Crews at Cape Verde and Rio Janeiro
The Huntieh steamer Yarradale rescued crews of elat h anne delta Tort and Gelberee ehipe after sinking by a German raider in the Atlantic. Arrived January 18, the vessel is noted as active off Cape Verde Islands. Cowboys Kill Mexicans. two Americans died thirty miles west of there when fired upon during cattle recovery.
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Army names Kuhn head of War College in Washington
Brigadier General Joseph Kuhn was announced as president of the War College in Washington along with key aides from the War Department. Major General Beot, a senior state relief official, was listed in supporting roles.
Toe Trainmen Blain and Jones of Cheyenne
Train crew names Blain and Jones from Cheyenne appear in a garbled note about conductors and a weight incident. The fragment references a railway context and unrelated unreadable terms.
Lawson Names Men Higher Up in Leak Probe
Congressman Toig claims cabinet officer McAdoo banker H Pliny Fisk and a senator helped leak stock information about Wilson peace notes. Lawson alleged many names and said Warburg had knowledge, with subpoenas issued. Henry denied all charges and said he had no information. Gus Goes Into Creek: four passengers drown in Flint incident.
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Will be Buried By Slayer
Denver funeral expenses for Jobo J. Suit, shot and killed by men. Stella Newton Smith, his wife, will have the costs paid by Mrs. Smith who claims self defense.
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Jobo J. Suit
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Supreme Court Upholds Billboard Regulation 103
Washington and Chicago faced a billboard rule restricting placement on residential streets without consent from over half of property owners. The measure was upheld by the Supreme Court as constitutional.
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Specialist Leader Sentenced in Extended Hard Labor Term
A specialist leader received a significant prison sentence, with evidence showing an extended period of four to beehale years at hard labor. The ruling reflects heightened penalties and a strict interpretation of the case's offenses.
Admiral Dewey Dies Hero of Manila Bay
Washington recounts Admiral George Dewey’s death at home after a long illness. The Manila Bay victor and Civil War veteran retired as head of the general board, ending a career marked by duty, honors, and a reluctant early posting to the Far East.
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Admiral Dewey and Others Spotted Near La Bolsa
Reported sighting in Washington notes Admiral George Dewey in his eightieth year at his home while aviators and an inspector were seen three miles north of La Bolsa. A message from Washington mentions a dragnet in New York's financial district and the house rules committee extending its inquiry into the stock market.
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President urges swift action on broad reform measures
President Wilson pressed Democratic senators to push administration bills into law by March 4. He met with lawmakers including Kern Williams Thomas Reed James and Chamberlain to stress action on railroad labor regulation water power and conservation bills corrupt practices Webb foreign service Porto Rican citizenship and major appropriation and revenue measures amid a tight session.
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Lost aviators found near Wellton after desert ordeal
Lieutenant Colonel and another pilot, missing since January 10 from North Island, California, were found thirty-two miles south of the U S border in Sonora, Mexico by a Wellton searching party. They had eaten two sandwiches and two oranges each and drank radiator water from their plane, with no food or water for four days.
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Russians Report Victories Amid War Losses
London reports from Petrograd via Central News that Russia’s service organ says more than 424000 officers and men were captured in the year and 625 guns seized. The summary lists officers 4770 men 420000 guns 626 machine guns 1661 trench mortars and mine throwers 471. Most of this capture came from General Brusiloff's operations.
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Four Outlaws Killed in Oklahoma Bank Robbery Menace
Okmulgee Oklahoma officials say a posse killed three outlaws near the county line Friday and another was killed Thursday while capturing a fugitive. The trio identified as Qecar Poe and twin brothers Will and Harry Hart. More than $5,000 in bank loot has been recovered.
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Unclear Charges Against Minister Vapicka Reported
Fragmentary report notes charges of unocura conduct against Minister Vapicka, with mentions of Houmania Kerbla and Bulgaria, dated Friday at the state.
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Pork Barrel Veto Expected on Public Buildings Bill
A battered OCR note indicates an omnibus public buildings bill in Washington with Propidest Wit son vowing a veto. The House approved a version aimed at funding projects nationwide, while opposition warned of pork barrel additions and fiscal strain.
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