Rioting in Lausanne After Flag Incident
Geneva reports fierce rioting follows the German consulate flag incident with hundreds of troops guarding the site. Crowds reassembled on Friday and Saturday, resulting in numerous arrests and ongoing disturbances as authorities fear German relations. An American note condemns British wartime mail seizures as unwarranted interference and contraband actions.
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Lausanne
PB. A. Service
Geneva
Trob
Consulate
Tse
Britain
Four more dead in San Diego floods report
San Diego officials say four additional bodies have been recovered, bringing the known death toll from the week of floods in Southern California. Many still missing as torrents disrupt San Luis Rey and San Pascual valleys, with vast agricultural losses and widespread destruction.
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San Diego
San Luis del Rey
San Pascuale
Senate approves emergency Alaska railroad appropriation
The Senate passed the emergency appropriation bill granting two million dollars for the Alaska railroad despite opposition from several influential senators. The measure now awaits the president's signature as Congress focuses on preparedness and defense funding while activity remains light.
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P. A. Service
Washington
Senate
Alaska
Nine Drownings Reported In Arkansas Flood Event
Flood sweeps Watson Arkansas destroying much of the village. Torrential rains for two days swell the river to unprecedented levels. Nine people are reported drowned and wire communication is broken, leaving the town's fate unknown.
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Memphis
Watson
Arkansas
Wilson Warns Americans on Preparedness and Peril
President Wilson delivered a solemn warning to Americans urging readiness for new conditions and national defense not war. He warned of unseen dangers, a prolonged global struggle, and uncertain outcomes as the nation faces growing international turmoil and possible involvement.
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ALP
AL Service
Pittsburg
Jan
America
Snow Blankets Berkley Hills and East Bay Areas
Snow covered the Berkley Hills and eastern San Francisco Bay area for the first time in years. Heavy snowfall spread across Alameda County with high elevations nearly fully blanketed and the morning storm affecting the greater region.
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Oakland
Cal
San Francisco Bay
Berkley
Alameda County
Explosion injures nine in Halifax Cunard Building
An early 1940s Halifax bomb blast injured one officer and four soldiers seriously and five others lightly. The blast occurred as civilians studying war material assembly and a Captain Hurd lecture were interrupted. Police hunt suspected German agents responsible.
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R. Py
Halifax
Cunard
Clits
Hurd
Agronpihisera
Miting
Ste
Lipton Cocoa and Canned Goods Sale Offerings
A bustling display of pantry items including Lipton cocoa, Libby's mustard, and assorted canned fruits and vegetables. The ad highlights prices on cheeses, olives, pickles, jams, and processed meats, plus fresh vegetables and canned specialties for quick lunches and family meals.
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Rosedale
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