Britton Victors In North Sea Battle Crushes German Cruiser
London reports a North Sea running engagement as British patrols repelled a German cruiser squadron attempting to strike Scarborough Hartlepools and nearby towns. The German armored cruiser Bluecher was sunk, two battle cruisers badly damaged, and British ships suffered light injuries.
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Gruecher
North Sea
London
Scarborough
Hartlepools
Bluecher
Bluscher
Admiralty
Bri
North Holland
Ameland
Schiermonnik-Oog
Lion
Poland in Sad Plight Amid War Surfers Reports
Dr. Wickliffe Rose and Ernest Bicknell, on Red Cross relief inquiry for the Rockefeller Foundation, toured Russian Poland under German control after Belgium work. They found dire conditions and urged organized relief with supplied transport, noting bread rations cut to one eighth of a pound and rail/horse shortages.
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Berlin
Wickliffe Rose
Ernest Bickner
Belgium
Rockefeller Foundation
Russian Poland
American
Red Red Cross
Rose
Bicknell
Poland
Steel Mills at Full Capacity in Midwest Plant
Milwaukee Illinois Line companys mill, a branch of United States Steel, will run at capacity as 1,000 more workers are added. Bayview official says the plant, idle only October, already ran at full for three weeks and now expects to operate indefinitely at capacity.
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Miwaukee
Linois
Mille
Nited States Steel) Corporation
Bayview
Prospecta m
Thaw Back in Tombs Man Returns to City Prison
A man formerly committed to the asylum for the criminal insane at Mallevwan after an acquittal on Stanford White murder is moved from Boston to the Tombs prison. He had a seven year absence and traveled via New Hampshire.
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New York
Boston
New Hampshire
Suste
Asane
Ardmore District Court Evidence Ban Order Issued
A court in Ardmore restricted publication of key evidentiary documents from the district court. Judge J. H. Smaeatmug explained the order during a meeting addressing a murder case, asserting the move aims to protect proceedings and avoid prejudicing the trial.
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Ardmore
Alin
Jobeston
Immary
Judan J. H. Smaeatmug
Gom
Wial
Wurder Ease
Angerting
Piclelicws Lam Miaken
Gilfoull Tis Lett Turbos
Damaged Consulate and Executives Mentioned in Arrest Plot
Fragmentary text describes a damaged consulate connected to Benjamin Morel and Dolled Histes and mentions an American government figure Clemency denial by a general named Jarrieon tied to a murder case. Other references include Uruguay, Norway, Washington, and a maritime context with PilpinG.
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Gems
Vera
Migaro
Benjamin Morel
Histes Comsular
Uruguay
Norway
Washington
Timmetal Nortel
Devormar
Jarrieon
Olive
Opposition Fails to Add to Army Funding Despite Push
In Washington, the house approved the army appropriation bill for the next fiscal year totaling 900000 after a two day debate. Advocates urged a 1000000 aviation increase but the motion to recommit failed 243 to 34. The package funds maintenance of all army branches and includes 300000 for twenty five aeroplanes and 50000 for an armored motor car.
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House
Gardner
Massachusetts
Washington
British steamer Durward torpedoed off Mass light
The British vessel Durward was torpedoed twenty two miles off the Mass light without loss of life. The sinking signals a potential German policy to starve Britain, per Reuters and London papers citing Admiral Tirpitz. Separately in Washington a one year old potato club member in Utah raised a crop valued at 187.77 dollars on half an acre and earned a trip to California for the champion Howard Dalton.
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London
Rotterdam
Reuters Telegram Company
Leith
Reuter
I von Tirpitz
Evening Standard
Chérbourg
England
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Utah
Agricultural College
Potato Club
Howard Dalton
Willard City
California
Red Cross Appeal Recalled For Earthquake Sufferers
The Aweroan Hed Cruse announced that contributions for earthquake relief were not wanted. The Hague and British officials reported on relief provisions tied to the American relief commission amid wartime strains.
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Red Cross
Weabingtog
Malye
Hague
England Refuses to Grant Request Over Dacia Case
The British government warned that the former Hamburg American liner Dacia would be seized if she sailed, with cotton cargo bought by Britain or sent to Rotterdam. Washington informed the owners via the state department, and the owners reportedly planned to test the matter in prize court. The U S war risk insurance bureau issued a policy on the cotton cargo at 4 percent but did not insure the vessel.
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Washington
Rotterdam
State Department
Ambassador Page
Galveston
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Bank Robbery in Butte Montana Strikes Local Bank
Two masked men entered James A. Murray's bank in Butte on Thursday and forced the cashier to open the safe. They believed they had locked him inside but he escaped in four minutes. They escaped with 200 dollars in cash and jewelry valued at 3000 dollars.
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Butte
Mont
James A. Murray
Tax large fortunes to aid the poor and unemployed
Daniel Guggenheim, head of American Smelting & Refining, urged on Thursday that large fortunes be taxed after the owners' death to aid the poor. He also supported creating government agencies to mobilize work for the unemployed and provide for aged workers as part of the federal industrial unrest inquiry.
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New York
Daniel Guggenheim
American Smelting & Refining Company
Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
Export Records Show Sharp Wheat and Breadstuffs Rise
Washington reports December exports from the United States rose sharply with wheat and breadstuffs up fivefold and beef up over twelve times. Exports overall gained more than 2 percent with air freight and other goods increasing as the year 1914 and 1918 are noted. The piece also notes legal news on Thaw's extradition and Frank Kennedy outlining steps for Thaw to return to New York to face conspiracy charges.
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Washington
United States
Supreme Court
Thaw
Wy Mall
New York City
Frank Kennedy
Cttorney
New York
Eugenio Marriages Favored by State Senate Action
Indiana state senate approved Eugenio marriages on Thursday. The article notes two sons seeking marriage and mentions a health plea for Louie. Three men pleaded guilty to a federal charge related to collaring valuable goods without paying the Internal Revenue fee.
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Eugenio
Otianapolla
Lad
Eugene
Indiana
Theetate
Senate
Louie
Eulliy
Internal Revenue
Michael Kufy
O Knott
Food Supply Efforts for Quake Survivors Expand
Relief work intensifies as uninjured quake victims regain composure and aid workers distribute food and clothing. Nineteen survivors are pulled from Avetrano ruins after six days buried. royal family members join the relief effort sending supplies and support to devastated towns.
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Rome
Condt
Avetrano
Victor Emmanaue
Helena
Alabama adopts prohibition with no signature vote
Alabama becomes a prohibition state July 1 after two related measures pass without the governor's approval. Governor Henderson vetoed the bills and urged a special election, but both houses overrode his veto and repassed the measures by large majorities.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Henderson
New Line Planned in Washington for Chinese Goods Trade
A new steamship line is reported to begin operating from New York to Chinese ports, with American goods and investors involved and shipments expected to start soon.
Battle fronts report ongoing Alsace and Poland fighting
Reports from the western front say fighting continues in upper Alsace with German reinforcements and French gains near Steinbach Ufhols. In Poland heavy action near Nieuport and Argonne battles persist while Russia’s north of the Vistula is expected to strain Germany’s resources. Vienna notes Austro German forces may hinge arms checks in Bukowina as Romania’s stance looms.
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Upper
Alsace
War Office
Paris
Nieuport
Belgium
Argonne
Mae
Steinbach
Istry
Ufhols
Poland
Russia
Lower
Vistula
Germany
Hungary
Roumania
Vienna
Bukowina
United States Drops To Fourth In World Sea Power
The United States falls from third to fourth among world sea powers as of July 1 1914 ship construction. France rises from fifth to third. The year book notes wartime data limits and lists ships lost in action through January 1 1915, alongside prewar construction figures.
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Waanington
United States
Enry
Censie Naval
France
Thaw Surrenders as Boston Crowds Rally
Tens of thousands of commuters greet Harry K Thaw as he travels toward New York to surrender to authorities. In Montgomery city Father J B Aytward urges parishioners to exit the Roman Catholic church calmly as flames threaten the altar during Mass.
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Boston
Harry K. Thaw
New York
Justice
Els
South Terminal
Ste Uon
Montgomery City
J.B Aytward
Tribute to Congressman from New Jersey on cancer battle
The late New Jersey congressman who on his deathbed expressed willingness to be experimented on for cancer research was honored in a special session of the House of Representatives.
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Wale
N. J
Science Wight
House of Representatives
Australian Premier Resigns Sparks Unrest Amid Crisis
A fragmentary article notes Tome Count Karl Stuerghl resigning as Austrian premier. The SouL is expected to face upheaval, with Dr. L von Bitimekt named as the Austrian minister of finance amid uncertain stability.
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Premiee
Karl Stuerghl
L von Bitimekt
Thanes
Obituary Brief For Local Figure Samuel Adame
The report notes the death of Samuel Adame, a resident associated with principal works. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the piece marks his passing and references his family connections.
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Samuel Adame
Anarchy Reaches Mexico City Amid Shifting Alliances
Carranza agency reports chaos in Mexico City with Villa troops accused of brutal acts against women. Obregon declines Gutierrez overtures to form a separate movement but stays loyal to Carranza. Puebla rumor of Zapata forces taking Puebla dismissed by the agency.
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Washington
Panin
Mexico City
Dlepatchen
Vere Crue
Carranza
Rafant Zobaran
Villa
Rulalie Pigueris
Ville
Carranes
Alvaro Obregoa
Eulalio Gutierres
Villa Zapots
Ourygon
Puebla
Carranea
Zapata
Generala Maclovia Herrera
Lata Gutierrea
Villaista Col
Coahuila
Tragedy at Pitt River Quarry Claims Vancouver Engineers
A blast at the British Columbia Transport Company's Pitt River quarry near Vancouver killed several engineers and injured others. The explosion triggered a landslide that toppled four acres of ground into the river, flooding the offices and machinery site. More than a score of workers were covered. three were missing and presumed drowned.
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Vancouver
B. C
Tores
British Columbia Transport Company
Pitt River
Automobiles Help Reinforces Turn Tide at Soleus Battle
Berlin reports German forces used a column of over 200 automobiles to move reinforcements to the left bank at Vreany during the night of January 13. The mobile column tipped the balance as Germany countered and drove French forces from the plateau.
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Berlin
Soleus
Man
Vreany
Ship At Mercy Of Waves In Gale Draws Out Rescue
A ship named Cameo broke from tow during a gale off Halifax and drifted for nearly a day. A damaged cable injured several crew members and disabled boilers as the vessel rolled in heavy seas.
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Halifax
California
Helgium
United States
Andrescogsia
Cameo
Plan Peace for Colorado Effort Reported
New YorkeProgress notes outreach on peace plan in Colorado led by Sele Low, chairman of the commission. The report highlights a public effort to promote diplomatic steps and coordinated messaging across state lines.
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New
Butler Man Kills Wife and Family Then Himself
A Butler Pennsylvania man killed his wife Alice, 22, and two young daughters Rose and Marjorie before taking his own life. The telegraph operator at Ti Mon y Junction was identified as the suspect in the familicide and suicide.
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Butler
Timony Junction
Butler County
Alice
Alrce Daughiare
Pay
Rose
Marjorie
Euleide
Four Bnet in Tong War Sparks Californa Sunday Bloodshed
A fragmented report recounts violent clashes in California amid a Tong War. Several individuals tied to rival factions were wounded during the Sunday night incident, with two seriously hurt and others identified in scattered OCR text.
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Bnet
California
Uli
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