German Diet Debates Submarine Policy Ahead of War
The Prussian diet debated government policy as Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg urged renewed discussion amid submarine warfare questions. Dr Heydebrand backed broader submarine use but avoided US attacks, while Field Marshal von Hindenburg pressed necessity for victory and unlimited submarine action. Breitenbach cautioned against premature public statements.
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Associated Press
London
Reich
Chan- Hor von Bethmann-Hollweg
von Heydebrand
United States
Paul Breitenbach
Dr. von Heydebrand
Ang
von Hindenburg
England
Major Horace Dodd Speaks at Army Citadel Address
Major Horace Dodd of Birmingham district chief of Salvation Army industrial work gave an open air talk at the Army Citadel 213 Centi Street last night. Captain John Steele assisted, directing the local industrial office. The Dauphin na Royal streets outdoor meeting was abandoned due to bad weather.
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Horace Dodd
Birmingham
Salvation Army
Army Citadel
Centi Street
Dodd
John Steele
Dauphin @na Royal streets
Be Pretty Turn Gray Hair Dark With Sage and Sulphur
A vintage advertisement promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken gray or faded hair. It claims natural, even coverage, easy application with a sponge or brush, and visible darkening after one or two uses, for about 50 cents. The copy emphasizes youthful appearance and beauty without claiming medical benefits.
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Wyeth
Unclear text fragment hints at influenza remedy claim
The fragment mentions influenza or La Grippe and a claim of complete relief from a remedy attributed to Bell of New York. Details are garbled and no verifiable outcomes or names beyond suggestive references are provided.
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New York
Birth of a Nation to Return at Lyric with Heavy Advance
Mae Marsh leads the Birth of a Nation engagement at the Lyric with three days of performances starting Monday afternoon. Advance sale is strong and teachers plus Sc hool children may attend Monday matinee at reduced rates. The company finishes a two week road stint at Tulane theater in New Orleans and will travel to Mobile with a 30 piece symphony orchestra.
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Lyric
Tulane
New Orleans
Mobile
D. W. Griffith
Moose Home hosts public meeting in Mobile
A Mooseheart Illinois public meeting is held at Moose hall in Mobile to inform residents about the Moose Home caring for widows and orphans. National Director D A Maclellan and District Director F M Sommerkamp lead a membership campaign with local drives to fund the institution.
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Mobile
Moosehart
Ill
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose Hall
D. A. Maclellan
F. M. Sommerkamp
Dodge
Moose Home
R. H.parsons
James , Waicey
Carney
The
Hustlers
Jas
M. King
SOREL
Spec
Mr. Parsons
428000 Prisoners Taken by Russians During the Past Year
The Russian service organ reports that in the past year more than 428000 officers and men were captured by the Russians, along with 526 guns and 1661 machine guns. The account notes General Brussiloft’s forces yielded the majority of these losses.
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Associated Press
London
Petrograd
Doctor Promises 50 Percent Eyesight Gain in One Week
A medical note claims a free home prescription can strengthen eyesight by half within seven days. The ad-style text touts easy use and no cost, urging readers fearing eye strain to try the method and report improved near vision after minimal trial.
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Incstones
Cologne Gazette Says Reply Will Be With Sword
Amsterdam Jan 19 The Cologne Gazette comments on Arthur Balfour's note stating it is a falsification of history aimed at softening Americans and neutrals toward Entente policies England keeps a world empire, and a ring aimed at excluding Germany from colonial territory. The paper says Germany’s reply will be by deeds and sword. It adds the Cologne Volks Zeitung insists the sword and torpedo will be the response to English arrogance.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
London
Cologne
Arthur Balfour
Entente
Wilson
Forr
England
Germany
Cologne Volks Zeitung
German Note Denial Reaches Foreign Office Claim
London dispatch notes a foreign office rebuttal to the German note of January 12 to neutrals. The statement claiming Britain in 1887 decided not to oppose Belgian right of way is said to be entirely unfounded.
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Associated Press
London
Foreign Office
Belgium
Little Rock Trades Ernest Walker for Phillies Pitchers
The Little Rock Southern Association club announced a trade sending outfielder Ernest Walker to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for pitcher Tincup and catcher Weber. The deal shifts Walker from Little Rock after his time with the team.
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Little Rock
Walker
Phillies
Associated Preas
Ark
Little Rock Club
Southern Association
Ernest Walker
Philadelphia Stionais
Tincup
Cement Weber
Grand Bay Chautauqua to Run Three Days in January
Grand Bay Alabama will stage a three day Chautauqua beginning January 29. Committee head Mr MacDonald announced planned attractions including Col G A Gearhart as the main orator, the Milburn family as entertainers, the Philadelphia Lyric Glee Club and the Metropolitan Orchestra or chorus.
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Grand Bay
Chautauqua
Grove’s Tasteless Malaria Tonic Promotes Proven Formula
An advertisement promotes Grove’s Tasteless Malaria Tonic as a trusted tonic with the formula printed on every label. It markets the product as effective and easy to take, aiming to build up the reader’s health while fighting malaria.
Wrangling Over Mobbs Millions Ends With Auction Sale
London legal wrangling over John Mobbs millions ends next spring with auction of the London estates of Lord Affington. The properties include factories docks and 2,500 houses along the Regent's Canal, tied to ancient rights and long disputed leases.
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Associated Press
London
John
Lord Affington
Austrians at Food Conference in Not Warmly Received
Premier Clam Martins and General Hofer met with Chancellor von Reich, Foreign Secretary Zimmerman, and German food controller Ledleh Batoki to discuss food problems. The Hague dispatch notes focus on distribution of food from Romania and touches on peace and law questions. The German press reported a cool reception to the conference.
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Associated Prom
London
Clam- Martini
Austria
Hofer
Vonce
Zimmerman
Ledleh Batoki
Hague
Exchange Telegraph Company
Romania
Dispersal of Mobbs Meadows by Auction
A history of Mobbs meadows sale now led by the Stuart family under Lord Arlington. After 1828 building and later legal struggles, vast properties including wharves and coal yards were developed, slums cleared for parks, and by 1870 leases expired amid ongoing disputes as the auctioneer prepares to disperse the estate.
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Stuart
Mobbs Meadows
London
John Obbs
Army Flyers Dead or Missing as Hunt Continues in Desert
Calexico California January 19 Army authorities believe Lt Colonel G Bishop and Lt W A Robinson Jr died after an attempted air flight from San Diego. Three Army planes head to northern Sonora desert to verify rumors of two bodies seen at a waterhole. It remains unclear if hostile tribes bandits or thirst caused their fate.
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Calexico
Cal
Convinual
G. Bishop
W. A. Robinsom Jr
Airene
San Diego
Joante Mexico
Murder Charge After Death In Tennessee Garage Incident
A Tennessee man faces murder charges after the sudden death of a garage owner in Concord. Police say an arrest was aided by a kick to the abdomen and an autopsy was performed, with results not released. The suspect, connected to construction work near the Southern railway, is held on related counts.
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Concord
Krols
Tennessee
Kreis
Southern Railway
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Mae Marsh
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D. A. McClelland
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Balfour
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Ae Mobbs
Northampton
Mobbs
ARMY
Hunt
Sonora
Mexico
Evie
Hall
Carolinas
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