Alleged maltreatment of priests in Belgium by German troops
The Irish press bureau reports widespread German abuses against Catholic clergy in Belgium. Churches and homes were burned or used as stables, priests beaten, shot, or sent to Germany, with numerous specific atrocity instances across Liege Namur Malines and Ghent dioceses and a Sept. 6 Grivegnée proclamation warning that priests will lead hostage lists.
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Iencontnt Press
London
Irish Press Bureau
Belgium
Aan
Liege
Jamur
Malines
Ghent
Germany
Campenhout
Duechen
Gestode
Aerschot
Demer
Schaffen
Maliness
Liege M
Namur
Spontin
Tournai
Etruck
Grivegnee
Mobilian Maiben Cammack Fined After Hotel Clerk Altercation
Maiben Cammack, a prominent Mobilian, was arraigned before Recorder D H Edington on a Friday afternoon charged with assault. After a trial, he was fined 15 dollars and costs totaling 18 dollars for striking Reed Wood, a Battle House clerk, following an accusation of theft. Wood testified that Cammack accused him of theft and later apologized for the blow. the incident drew a large crowd.
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Maiben Cammack
D. H. Edington
Tery
Cammack
Reed Wood
Battle ‘House
Wood
California Syrup of Figs Promises Easy Relief for Constipated Children
An old advertisement touts a fruit laxative for kids noting a coated tongue signals waste buildup. It claims a teaspoon of California Syrup of Figs clears constipation within hours, restoring appetite and energy.
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California
Kaiser Birthday Festivities Scaled Back In Germany
A Berlin dispatch reports the Prussian ministry urges postponement of major public festivities for Kaiser William II on January 27 due to tense times. Private commemorations suited to the day are planned for all creeds, while Vienna residents reportedly plan a large postcard greeting campaign opposed by some papers.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
London
Prussian Ministry of State
Berlin
Telegraaf
Cologne
Vienna
Emperor William
Gazette
Warm reception for Red Cross donations abroad
Letters to Red Cross HQ recount overseas gratitude for hospital supplies. Dr Sofie Nordhoff-Jung and Dr Franz Jung report Munich soldiers welcome cantons and dressings, while Queen Marie Therese of Bavaria thanks donors and plans distribution among hospitals.
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Associated Press
Washington
Red Cross
Sofie Nordhoff-Jung
Franz A. R. Jung
Munich
Bavaria
Marie Therese of
Prohibitionists Busy at Capitols In Alabama Session
Alabama reporters describe a large Prohibition campaign presence in Montgomery as the legislature convenes. Leaders from the Anti-Saloon League and Alabama figures push for A. H. Carmichael as House speaker while Henry P. Merritt disclaims interest in any top post and pledges support for Carmichael along with local option allies.
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Montgomery
House
Senate
A. H. Carmichael
Brooks Latwrence
Walter Sessions
F. M. Jackson
Charley Rice
Birmingham
Alabama
Exiled Belgian farmers to teach intensive farming in Britain
Belgian exiles in Great Britain will instruct English farmers in intensive cultivation. The Belgian queen proposes that agricultural experts guide Britons in preparing land for intensive farming, showcasing Belgiums soil culture as the key to its farmers success.
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Associated Press
London
England
Great Britain
Belgium
Little Kingdom
Riot at Philadelphia revival ends with preacher fatally hurt
Police were called to a revival in Philadelphia after 25 000 people failed to gain entry. A Negro preacher was crushed and not expected to live. thirty injured overall, with others at an emergency hospital. Riot control from three stations restored order.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Tabernacle
Dreadnaughts Mobilize for Panama Canal Trip
The Utah leaves New York for Southern waters to join a fleet mobilizing for the Panama Pacific Exposition. Florida had already sailed and Arkansas New York and Wyoming will soon join with torpedo boats submarines and supply ships in the movement toward the canal. Texas remains in drydock as the last vessel to depart.
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Associated Press
New York
Utah
New York Navy Yard
Southern
Florida
Navy Yard
Arkansas
Wyoming
Panama Canal
Texas
Derby Victory at United States Field Trials Club
Grand Junction Tennessee January 9 Jack Love the setter owned by G W Moughan Birmingham Alabama won the clubs derby final heat defeating the pointer Raps Ben owned by W C Kobold Winnipeg and the setter Shores Ruby Pearl entered by Frank Reilly Medford New Jersey An Alabama pointer Lewis Morris owned by E J Rowe Birmingham also won the all age stake The derby was the final event of the trials Amateur races of the All American Club start Monday at Rogers Springs Tennessee.
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Grand Junction
Tenn
Jack Love
G. W. Moughan
Birmingham
Ala
United States
Raps Ben
W. C. Kobold
Winnipeg
Shores Ruby Pearl
Frank Reilly
Medford
N. J
Pointer
Lewis Morris
E. J. Rowe
Rogers Springs
Tener Discusses Defense in Federal League Suit
President Tener of the National League met with George Wharton Pepper, his chosen counsel, to outline defense plans in the suit filed by the Federal League against organized baseball. Tener reiterated that organized baseball is not a monopoly and its conduct under the national agreement does not violate the law.
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Philadelphia
Tener
National League Today
George Wharton Pepper
National League
Federal League
Superstitious Beliefs Shape Siamese House Decor
In Siam, residents avoid old numbers and refuse certain numerals in homes. The superstition guides naming, room numbers, and design choices, influencing daily life and cultural practices.
Britain Advertises for Belgian Refugees in Holland
The Hague Jan 9 The Associated Press reports Britain is advertising in Belgian refugee camps for artisans. Accepted refugees will receive a free voyage to England and free board until employed. Dutch criticism cites Britain taking fit refugees while leaving the unfit to burden Holland.
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Associated Press
The
Hague
London
Great Britain
England
Holland
New Munson Steamship Offices To Cost $3 000
The Munson Steamship Company will erect an office building in this city costing about 3000 dollars on the west side of Commerce Street between Beauregard and Bloodgood. A city permit was issued Friday afternoon for the construction. The facility will house the entire office staff and the downtown office will be discontinued.
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Munson Steamship Company
Commerce Street
Beauregard and
Bloodgood Streets
Fleming Outpoints Houck In Canadian Title Bout
Frankie Fleming of La Prairie Quebec defeats Tommy Houck of New York in seven rounds of a ten round featherweight title bout to win the Canadian championship in Montreal.
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Montreal
Frankie Fleming
la Prairie
Quebec
Canada
Tommy Houck
New York
Merchants and Sea Room in Philadelphia Press Quote
The Philadelphia Press notes limited merchant marine strength but asserts the nation deserves sea room for its existing maritime capacity and ambitions. The remark frames pride in navigational spaces despite small fleet size.
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Philadelphia Press
Pape’s Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape’s Diapepsin as a fast remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims relief within five minutes, neutralizes sour stomach, and supports regular digestion so readers can enjoy favorite foods again.
200 Small Bakeries in Chicago Forced to Close
Chicago authorities report more than 200 small baking establishments shut down due to flour prices. Trade officials warn bread could rise to six cents a loaf if markets do not drop within weeks.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Canadian Troops Entrain for Front in France
Princess Patricia's regiment ships Christmas Eve from Southampton for northern France. Scottish regiments and others follow as Canadians join British units while retaining their identity. Mud and cold at Salisbury Plains test the troops as they prepare for front duty.
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Associated F London
Jan Dian
Salisbury Plains
France
Princess Patricia
Southampton
London
Canada
Spectator Critiques US Transfer of German Tonnage
The Spectator questions the US purchase of German ships amid neutrality concerns. It argues the transfer to the American flag may violate neutrality and could lead to further violations if used in European commerce.
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London
the Spectator
United States
The
Spectator
Orleans Woman Murdered by Husband in Domestic Tragedy
New Orleans police report Mrs. Archie H. Goodspeed was killed by a razor slash to her jugular vein. Her husband then cut his own throat and lies dying in hospital. He was 37 and she 39. the couple leave two children. Authorities gave no motive.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Archie H. Goodspeed
Goodspeed
Children’s Collache Cold Remedy Advertises Pine Tar Honey
An antique newspaper ad urges parents to treat early signs of colds in children with Dr. Bell’s Pine Tar Honey, claiming quick action to prevent worsening, soothe lungs, loosen mucus, and strengthen the system. It also promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for sores and notes a 25 cent price at the drugstore.
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Dr. Bell
Bucklen
Cullen Held Not Guilty of Murder
After four hours and a half the jury returned a verdict of not guilty for Chris F. Cullen a building contractor of Delchamps Alabama in the murder case of Lytton Delchamps. The trial consumed Friday with closing arguments before the jury retired to deliberate.
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Chrisher F. Cullen
Lytton F
Delchamps
Ala
Seeberg Co Sues Owners of Saint Ninian For 30000
Seeberg Steamship Company suing A Mackey & Co owners of the British steamer Saint Ninian for thirty thousand dollars damages over a charter breach. Saint Ninian was attached and held twenty one days in December before Mackey & Co won the case.
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Seeberg CO
ST. Ninian
Seeberg Steamship Company
West Indies
A. Mackey & Co
Saint Ninian
R. G. Bell
Mackey & Co
Daily Chronicle Calls For Government Control Of Cables
The London Daily Chronicle urges the government to extend control to all cables, matching railways and wireless. It argues press censorship is excellent but commercial and private messages face too lenient oversight.
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Associated Press
London
The
Daily Chronicle Today
Railways and Wireless
Cavalry Troops Withdrawn From Colorado Coal Field
Washington dispatch reports Troops I and L of the Eleventh Cavalry have left the Colorado coal field and are en route to Fort Oglethorpe.
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Washington
Colorado Coal Field
Fort Oglethorpe
Painful pimples disfigured face reach relief with Cuticura
Herman Andrews of Atwell Texas describes three years of acne with red white and sore pimples that itched and kept him awake. after a free sample and three weeks using Cuticura Soap and Ointment his acne cleared completely and pimples vanished. signed August 10 1914. sample offered by mail.
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Atwell
Texas
Herman Andrews
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Red Cross’ Society
Merritt
Carmichael
Munson Steamship Offices
Fleming
Houck
Windsor Hotel
Rothskeller
B. Reynolds
John Bull
U.S
Orleans
Cullen
Uty Dakes
Sweatman
Colorado
Cuticura
Dept. T. Beaton
Nee
Bell Tel
Southern Bell Telephone
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