Four Die In Navy Yard Submarine Explosion
Four men were killed and ten injured in an explosion aboard the submarine E-2 at the New York navy yard dry dock. Civilian workers and a Navy electrician died. several others, including three civilians, were seriously hurt. The blast disrupted the battery compartment during Edison battery discharge, with gas and fumes delaying recovery. An official board of inquiry was appointed to determine cause.
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Navy Yard
New York
New York Navy Yard
Weak
James Hoprok
General Helper
Brooklyn
J. P. Schultz
Joseph Logan
Brookly
L. Landes
Clutet Electrician
Raymond Otto
Electricia
Middleburg
Guy H. Clark, JR
Frankfort
John Bolsey
Baltimore
James Lyons
Kienry Zoll
Otto Hasert
Richard 1
Michael Peyser
August Kapin
United States Navy
Wousel
Nathaniel R. Usher
Inquirr
Navy Department
Pope
Washington
Maine
L. M. Stewart
Deatroyne McCall
Rush Ho Fay
Doran
Weotfony
Austro Hungarians Hold Line Amid Heavy Losses
Fragmented war dispatch reports fierce fighting on the Teeserabian front with Austro-Hungarian forces under heavy pressure. Russian artillery and counterattacks yielded grim casualties, while Allied air action left several aircraft damaged. Reports claim thousands dead or wounded as fronts shift near Gallois and Basharahian regions.
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de Austr
Fumie
Iin
Vienna
Mexican Situation Sparks Bills and Debates in Congress
Congress wrestles with the Mexican crisis as senators and representatives push bills and speeches. Proposed measures include armed intervention if Carranza cannot restore order, with Dyer urging presidential action and Sherman calling for U S and Pan American intervention if stability is not restored.
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Carranza
Justice Hughes Backed by Whitman for Republican Nomination
New York January 15 Governor Whitman issued a statement endorsing Justice Charles H. Hughes for the Republican presidential nomination. He called Hughes the best candidate and the strongest president among those mentioned, expressing unwavering support if Hughes would accept the nomination.
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Governor Whitman
New York
Inv Ascociargy Press
Whitman
Charles H. Hughes
United States Supremse Court
Repubican
Justice Hughes
Reports From Texas Border Tensions and Ohio Riots
El Paso dates report that US troops near Ht Hanceg allegedly attacked residents, with General Pershing hearing unofficial word. Meanwhile Youngstown mass militia movements prompt searches for possible bodies as rioting widens amid foreign women seeking information on abusing husbands. Grand jury indictments of foreigners appear connected to ongoing unrest.
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EL Paso
Tex
United States
Hanceg
Mty
Here
John J. Porsning
Warner E
Marlon Letcher
Chihuahui City
Washington
Art Apwcei
Youngstown
National Gun
W. H. Cooningham
Hunt
A. M. Handerson
Grand Jury
Missouri GOP to Name Delegates for National Convention
The Minaouri republican committee decided to hold a four delegate selection at Excelsior Springs on April 0. Representation at the state convention will be based on the 1908 Republican vote. State chairman Habier sent letters urging use of the 1908 vote for proper representation.
Burkett Announces Bid for Republican Veep Nomination
Lincoln Nob January announcement reports former United States senator J J Burkett formally entering the race for the Republican vice presidential nomination. He aims to carry the western half of the country and notes the ticket has not carried that region this century. The statement hints at hopes for a presidential alliance and broader support.
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Lincoln
Wlmer
J. J. Burkett
United States
Burkett
Government steamer Coquet sunk near Newport News
The British steamer Coquet, sailing from Newport News for Manchester, was sunk. The vessel arrived at port on November 25 after departure on November 8, with unclear records noting its loss under British government ownership.
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Coquet
Newport
Newa
Manseiliog
Tattar
Assurance From Washington on Pursuit of Masacre Bandits
Reported assurances from Washington reference General Carranza's reply to punish the bandits who killed eighteen American miners near Santa Yabadel Mexico. Arredondo pledged every effort to hunt them as Trevino's dispatches describe the chase, ambushes, and maneuvers to reach Durango with forces pursuing the attackers.
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Associayeu Pras
Washington
Carranza
United States
Santa Yeadel
Mexico
Hare
Bilaco
Arredondo
Mr. Arredondo
Trevino
Howayer
Lancing
General Trévino
Artadondo
A. m. Apooiml
Chihurhun Tor
Rolin
Ordurad
Ordurad That Arekimient
Jose Villanueva
Banta ‘Yerbo
Cayaroe
Bantilion
Cusiohuriachic
Aidan Antonio
Aes Ier
Caled
Carretas
Waat
Xouthi
Durango
Juanes
Genérit
Libadquvarte
Peyrdan
Apollo Mivetria Steel Plant Electrifies in Apollo
Announcement from Apollo Iron and Steel Company states the Apollo Mivetria steel plant will install 600,000 ta of new electric capacity replacing older furnaces. The facility near Apollo, Pennsylvania, is planned to operate with 900, tile of fiblahad and will employ electric furnaces.
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Felby
Willy
International blockade debate and Am erican note expectation
Officials in Washington discuss British blockade policy and the neutral state right to trade, noting wartime interdictions and forthcoming American note to Britain clarifying contraband rules. The Western Colt Association also announces the 1916 amateur tournament at Del Monte Club Monterey California.
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Washington
Jin
Brita
Dontrovars
Germany
Beth Dog Risea
Great Brith
Tongth
Mutral
Aviven
Wogiath
Western Colt! Association
del Monte
Monterey
Catt
Montenegro Refutes Armistice Proposal Amid War Stand
Montenegrin authorities deny any peace talks with Austria and vow to keep fighting. A London despatch reported alleged Austrian–Montenegrin armistice talks after Montenegro’s capture by Austrians, with officials unsure of the plan and ongoing war posture.
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Rome
Montenegro
Austria
Nicholas
Wils
London
Mont Loveen
Asyloes
Montenegto
Local scientific society forms to sustain first movement
An account notes a January ceremony where IR Holmes presided as a representative of the country’s scientific community. Indication of a new officers’ installation and a focus on perpetuating the movement initiated by a Dr Holmen underscores the society’s aim, with details still unclear due to fragmented text.
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Washington
Hp Countrié
Joseph As Holmon
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