Two Americans Said Executed by Carranza Order
Two naturalized American men, Guanavo Fernandez and Francisco Yturri, were reportedly executed by Carranza authorities in Mexico. Family members received word of the alleged killings, with Carranza officials saying the men had been in revolutionary work and were seized while transporting rifles. Reports indicate friends in Texas and Mexico were notified as word spread. further details to follow on page 3.
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Ay Associareo
Stonio
Tex
Gua Tavo Fernandez
Francisco Ytur
Hudage County
Wermite
Carranza
Goried
Embargo Off as Carranza Talks Continue in Washington
In Washington on January 16 the Cuban government announced receipt of word from General Carranza. British and Mexican officials held discussions to ease the embargo on foreign owned plants. Talks involved Ambassador Biléseo Arredondo, Carranza’s rep Charles A. Douglas, and Secretary Bryan, with hopes for a quick settlement of Tampico tensions.
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Washington
Cubassy
Carranza
Mexico City
Posse Surrounds Mine With Hounds in Leash Hunting for Murderer
A Paris report says a French posse hunted a murderer by surrounding a mine with hounds. The same despatch notes Italian protests and a consular agent’s presence at Villach, Austria. The material is from an AP dispatch mentioning Rome and Vienna.
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Associated Press
Paris
Havas
Rome
Messaggero
Vieni
Villach
Austria
Victims of Pasha Shooting Dead and Alleged Slayer
Deputies and coal company officers pursue Frank Graffice, alleged murderer of Joseph Lupo, after a shooting at Despard. Graffice escaped from Glen Falls and Pinnickinnick mines, familiar with workings, with authorities fearing further escapes while alarms spread. Officers travel by train to pursue leads as the case continues.
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Pasha
Snecifs
Coal’ Company
Glen Fults
Pinnickinnick
Pantella
French Capture Paris Report From War Office
The war office issued a late statement announcing French troops have taken possession of a new trench near Perthes and a wood 200 to 100 meters in front of their line north of Beaucejou. The communication notes no further significant developments to report at this time.
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Paris
War Office
Perthes
Mereta
Beauusejour
German hydroplane found damaged on Danish coast
A German hydroplane built in November was found wrecked on the coast of Monoe, a Danish island in the North Sea. There were no signs of its crew and they are believed to have perished. The vessel was loaded with bombs.
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Ntuociatst
Copenhagen
London
Monoe
North Sea
Vote Contest Flares Over UMW Officers in Charleston
Election returns from the United Mine Workers officers contest in Charleston show John Cunningham of Cannelton elected vice president, with C. C. Griffith alleging violations of the constitution and planning to contest. Thomas Cairnes of Charleston reelected president, and other national officers named. Government moves to curb rising food prices amid discussions on statistics and possible measures, with no immediate Congressional action expected this season. Washington dispatch notes references to food supply data and anti price manipulation efforts.
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Charlest
United Mine Workers of West Virginia
John Cunningham
Cannelton
C. C. Griffith
Cunnigham
Thomas Calrnes
Charleston
B. W.morris
Monarch
National Executive Board
Jamen Craixo
Reon
William
Agriculture and Commerce
United States
Edattion
Peninsylvania
Salling
Italian torpedo gunboat Coatit badly damaged at sea
A dispatch from Rome reports the Italian torpedo gunboat Coatit badly damaged while cruising the Adriatic. The vessel’s displacement is 18,192 tons and it carries 184 crew. No further details on the accident are provided.
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Associated Press
Rome
Acreport
Adriatic
Coast towns evacuated as German forces pull back from Ostend
Ostend reports German troops have evacuated coast towns and villages up to Marlakerke, north of Nieuwport and Westende, with Middelkerke three miles southwest of Ostend. Allied forces have not yet completed an advance to occupy the towns.
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Nieuport
Pyeeen
Amsterdam
London
Jan
Ostend
Marlakerke
Westende
Middelkerke
French Submarine Saphir Sunk Near Dardanelles
Berlin reports via Sayville that the French submarine Saphir, entering the Dardanelles, was sunk by Turkish artillery. Part of the crew was rescued. The 338 ton craft, 194 feet long, built at Toulon in 1908, carried torpedo tubes and could travel twelve knots submerged.
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Berlin
Sayville
Constantinople
Saphir
Dardanelles
Gheiwan
Storneau
Alved
Toulon
Aftershocks Raise Alarm in Earthquake Zone
Rome reports another quake at Sora increasing fear amid rescue work. Death toll seen near 30,000 with injuries possibly double. Avèzzano and Pescina among hardest hit. Maséa D Albe and Pescasseria severely damaged. widespread rural devastation. Mass relief efforts mobilized as officials pursue survivors.
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Rome
Sora
Avezzano
Sappelino
Fratturo
Maséa D’albe
Pescasseria
Tialy
Féscue
Calm on Fronts as German Offense Fails
A War Office statement from Petrograd reports calm across front lines on the night of the fourteenth and yesterday. Rifle and artillery fire were heard mainly on the left bank of the Vistula and at the Sochnozeni Boln front. Germans failed to resume their offensive, sometimes using white flags to approach positions. North of Rawa saw heavy artillery fire while Tarnow and Junajec were bombarded with large caliber guns but without effect.
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Pneas
Petrograd
Via
London
War Office
Vistula
Sochnezen-Boln‘mow
Rawa
Arec
Junajec
Tarnow
Senate Debates Prohibition Rider On DC Bill
In Washington on January 16 the Senate resumed debate on adding a prohibition rider to the District of Columbia appropriation bill. A Democratic caucus adopted resolutions to move the shipping bill after DC appropriations and consider amendments to shipping the following Monday night. The House met at noon and resumed consideration of the river and harbor appropriation bill as Representative Lobecki proposed embargo powers for the president against belligerents harming American shipping.
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Washington
Senate
District of Columbia
House
Lobecki
German and Allied Forces Battle Near Soissons Region
Reports from London dated January 16 describe heavy shelling and infantry clashes along the front near Soissons as German forces push forward while French and Allied units contest positions. The narrative cites river lines, trenches contested near Hincourt, and ongoing engagements across northern fronts with Russian and Austro German maneuvering in Poland and Galicia.
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AtAn
London
Norin
Solssquay
Prusian
Tila
Jks
sAtenetrry
Sotksorin
Tety
Hincourt
Ani Torresume
Imanio Lontond
Drjee
Poland
Hatfield Denounces Weil as Big Interests Tool
Governor Hatfield denounces A Leo Weil as a tool of big interests after Weil accused him and the public service commission in the Manufacturers Light and Heat case. Hatfield says no substantiation exists. notes rumors of indictments after a Parkersburg statement. He cites prior failed attempts at blackmail and says no evidence was obtained.
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Hatfield
A. Leo Weil
Charleston
Leos
Pittsburg
Public ® Service: Commission
Well
Parkersburg
Grand Jury
Pitteburg
Artak
Hatheld
Romanian Students Ordered Home From Swiss Universities
A Geneva telegram to the Temps reports Romanian students in Swiss universities were ordered by telegraph to return home due to mobilization of the Romanian army. The notice mentions 4:35 p.m. on January 16 as the dispatch time.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Villa In Monterey Force Entry Reported
A despatch to the state department states Villa forces entered Monterey yesterday. Another dispatch reports a train damaged in an effort to destroy the railroad.
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Wy Associareo
Washington
Villa Forces
Monterey
State Department
Tareio
Stock market declines and uneven gains in New York session
A blotchy market report shows erratic activity in New York stocks with some issues advancing while others drifted. Traders noted renewed buying in preferred shares and steady improvements across leading listings as volume and prices fluctuated through the session.
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New York
Lara
Maryland Iistes
Democratic caucus division sparks naval policy debate
Washington report says a split in the Democratic caucus hindered action on a proposed government ship purchase and left unfinished Senate business. The session discussed limiting administration powers and possible amendments, while the State Department warned of Haitian revolution threats and said the cruiser Washington prepared to depart Hampton for the Caribbean to respond if needed.
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Washington, D. GI
State Department
Cape -Haitian
Washington
Hampton
Hutt
Rear Admiral Sarts RS dead in mysterious wartime era
A Rear Admiral, identified with errors in the text as Sarts RS, Madeira or Buca Niceelren, died recently in a wartime context. The fragment references his long service and mentions licenses issued to Roy Campbell, Peikrt Cotterill, Willard HakcOlain, and Mertz, but many details are garbled and unclear.
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Sarts
Maderiaie
Buca Niceelren
Ane
Roy “Campbell
Peikrt Cotterill
Willard HakcOlain
Oes Mertz
Aviators Drop Hazardous Devices in Europe Stations
British French and Belgian airmen reportedly dropped hazardous devices on railroad stations and barracks causing considerable damage. The Associated Press reports multiple incidents in several locations, with clashes between allied forces and enemy defenses.
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Associated Prose
London
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Belgium
Queen Elizabeth of
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Empanuel Havenit
Albert
M. Havenith
United Mine Workers In State
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Jamea
A. Pylé
Poxtmas
New Martinsville
Tan
Shy Gongregginan Nesly
Italy
Russian War Office
Congress
moHan
Andy Harbors
Soissons
Pisid Mubihel
Voreidansburg
Germmany
Lower
Vintuna
Arai
Dunajec
Cracow
Runa Faye
Carpathiana
Hungary
Bukovina
Hott
Weil
Morolizh
Villa
New York Stock Exchange
Aire Perning
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