Dutch Steamer Katouw Sunk by German Submarine
The Dutch steamer Katouw, carrying corn from Baltimore to Rotterdam, was torpedoed seven miles off the North Sea by a German submarine. Twenty seven aboard were killed or captured and the Dutch government condemned the act as a grave violation of neutral rights. Dutch and British press debated German responsibility and urged retaliation or formal protest.
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Baltimore
Lendon
Netherton
Baltiore
Motterdam
Anehor
Zebruegee
Amsterdam
Ketek
Teale
England
Nortteumtwrland County
Couticent
Huerta Murders and Freight Train Hold Up Reported
A fragmentary dispatch claims General Huerta’s history and motives are debated as a gan of violence unfolds. Separately a freight train robbery near Buffalo disrupts New York Central service with losses reported between ten and twenty thousand dollars in goods.
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Buffalo
N. Y
New York Central Railroad
Here
Newearh Pally
England Seeks Full Reparations in War Coverage
The article reports on demands for full reparations after air battles and Russian troop involvement. It describes Allied commissions coordinating payments from New York to Minik, details ship movements, and mentions Russian and Austrian actions in the Carpathians as part of broader war pressure.
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New York
Duierine
Aino Webber
Ehip
Ure
Pans
William
Carpathians
Cologne
von Mindelhors
Cracow
Heskid
Villa Loses At Matamoros In Battle Besieged Town
A clash near Matamoros leaves Villa forces shelling the city with casualties and a reported death toll around 390. Carranza and American observers fortify river approaches as both sides hold positions and bombardment ends with troops retreating to trenches.
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Carranay
Matamoros J
Villa Ramnon
Matameres
Hirawnaville
Earties
A. P. Blockcom
Charer
Waltet States
Durier
Ronely
Matamoray
B. P. Nafarrats
American Congo
Nelson Dead Founder of the Kansas City Star
Wm. A. Nelson died in Kansas City after months of illness. Born March 7, 1841 in Fort Wayne, he founded and edited the Kansas City Star, transforming it into a leading American newspaper. His son Wm R Nelson, publisher of the Star, mourns the loss.
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Kansas City
Wm. R. Nelson
The
Star
Nelson
Fort Wayne
Kansas City Star
Canadian settlers defend loyalty to mother country in letter
A letter from Vante near Clavet in Saskatchewan defends Canada against anti Canadian sentiment in Western Canada. He cites crop yields, drought relief by government and shows pride in Canada while contrasting duties to the United States. The writer argues Canadians and American Canadians alike value life liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
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AG Vante
Clavet
Bask
Minnesota
Tle
Cawtern
Vateen
St. Huneen
Eettling
Cam
Mowily
Americhus
Min Fecota
Lowe
Canada
Nore
Feo
Renine
United States
Fragmentary Note Reveals Engagement Breakup Claim
An odd fragment notes a telephone exchange about a broken engagement with a remark about a ring missing. Details are sparse, leaving the event and persons unnamed and unclear.
Grateful acknowledgment for Deddes Kidney Pills cure
A letter from Mr. F C Cane of Welcome Pa praises Dedde Kidney Pills for relieving kidney trouble and sleeplessness. He urges publication to help skeptics and notes the product costs 60 cents per box from Dedde Medicine Co Buffalo NY. The ad also mentions Dodds Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion and ends with a stray line about marriage ideals.
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F.C. Cane
Dedde Medicine Co
Buffalo
Calomel Sicken! Liver Tonic Ad Claims and Dangers
A garbled but era style advertisement warns that calomel sicken and salivate the user while touting a liver tonic from a company or dealer. It claims fearsome effects against dire ailments and promises a cure by specific remedies and tonics, naming products and possible doctors or suppliers.
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U.S
Aldrich
Nildon W. Aldriel
Wilhelmina
Huerta
Madero
Francheem Madero
Victoriano Huerta
Broadea
Saxton
Mydero
Reneril Huerth
Reneril Huerth's Enatement Reviewed the History of the Milliort
Sisteen
Mexico
Washington
Menxico
Wilhelmina Cargo
Hungary
Teutone
London
Reiley
Amernamn
Villa
Matamoras
Carranca
Wm. A. Nelson
Mir
Watinw Tnvich
Jrvgrewe
Hetty
Toni
Lodeuh
Hm Hein Y Tee
Ao Letteet Mkidenit Pri Tatts
Moebing
Ike Dodeon
W. L. Douglas
T Mette
Ile Han
Buckles
Ane
Bentie
Wowoek
van Vieet
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