Turkmen conflict and Alaska survey dominate wire desk
Turkish advances in the east. fifty Greek villages burned. Russians seize Lotzen. In East Prussia, focus shifts to Poland and Prussia with heavy losses on both sides. Delegate Wickersham and Humphries push for a wire dredge survey of Alaskan waters before Congress. President Wilson orders Maske Engineering work under the Interior Department per the Alaska Railroad bill.
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Names of Nome candidates draw keen Nomeite interest in Seattle
Nome residents in Seattle discuss the senatorial election with James and Anderson as the leading mentioned figures. The Nomeites form strong followings for both candidates, amid broad curiosity over who may win.
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Corralled Wheat Tops Seventy Seven Cores In Chicago
Wheat corralled by speculators rose to 1.57 dollars, the highest since 1898, with today’s quotations causing stir and suggesting possible further gains in the coming days in Chicago.
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Attempted assassination of King Constantine VI denied
Athens reports that Constantinople claims an assassin tried to kill King Constantine VI, but the denial labels the claim as fabrication. The note also mentions a Rose Candy Store advertisement selling peanut candies and salted peanuts and almonds.
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Russians Prepare to Strike German Left Wing
From Petrograd trenches dispatches report great Russian columns led by flying Cossacks pushing into northeastern Prussia. Slav forces mass against German lines northwest of Warsaw threatening the Kaiser's left wing and cutting German aid from the East.
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Vera Cruz Rejoices Over Reoccupation of the Capital
Report reaches Vera Cruz of Carranza allied forces retaking Mexico City and restoring order. Garza’s status unclear as Obregon troops consolidate, with Carranza supporters signaling a shift in control amid ongoing tension.
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Snipers Nearly Kill Obregon in Mexico City
A vague telegram reports snipers nearly assassinating General Obregon by forces under Carranza. The city remains quiet with public confidence restored as Obregon enforces order.
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Fear of Japan Kept U. S. Out of Mexican Troubles
Washington January 28 Congresswoman Flohson said the United States avoided involvement in Mexico largely due to fear of Japan. She noted the administration believed American troops were already at war with Mexico and warned Japan would press for equal rights for Japanese subjects if war erupted.
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