Italians Capture 2 Austrian Towns Near Collo Reach Trent Vicinity
London report says after two weeks of heavy artillery the Italian forces took Collo in the Lugana valley and occupied Roncegno and Ronchi. The gains place them within striking distance of Trent, shielded by forts to the north east and west. Copenhagen reports German papers claiming a Japanese fleet and many aircraft have arrived in the Mediterranean.
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London
Collo
Lugana
Roncegno
Ronchi
Trent
Les
Copenhagen
Italy
Mediterranean Sea
Turkish retreat and French trench gains in war report
London dispatches say Trebizond evacuation by Turks and Russian advances near Rizeh. A German munitions train to Nova Alexandria was wrecked with about 100 killed or injured. In Artois France severe fighting yielded about half a mile of trenches captured and 7 officers and 319 men taken prisoner.
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Trebizond
London
Petrograd
Rizeh
Nova Alexandrovesk
Artois
France
Suit Filed Against General Bell Over Puerto Rico Damages
In Galveston a suit was filed on behalf of 26 Black plaintiffs against Major General J. Franklin Bell and two other defendants seeking 104,813 dollars in damages. The complaint says after last August’s hurricane they were arrested and sent to work in Texas City with promises of pay.
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Galveston
Tex
J. Franklin Bell
Texas City
Rumsey Seeks Champion Lost Dog Perry in Cleveland
A.P. Rumsey, chief commissioner of the Lake Carriers' Association, searches for his dog Perry in Cleveland. He proclaims Perry the champion lost canine of the United States after straying away 168 times.
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Cleveland
A. P. Rumsey
Lake Carriers’ Association
Perry
Rumsey
United States
Found Girl In Lap Leads To Marriage License Cancellation
New York report details a man writing to City Clerk Sully to cancel his fiancée’s marriage license after discovering her in another man’s lap. The license was cancelled amid the dispute and public notice.
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New York
Sully
Kansas Clothiers Back Dress Up Week Plan
Delegates to the Kansas Clothiers Association advocated a dress-up week for individuals in Salina Kansas to mirror the state's clean-up week for cities. The proposal aims to encourage sharper personal appearance and civic pride across communities.
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Salina
Kan
Kansas
Kansas Clothiers’ Association
Movies of Blood Circulation Shown in Battle Creek
Microscopic moving pictures showing blood circulation in humans were completed at a Battle Creek sanitarium under the direction of Dr. C. E. Stewart. The presentation highlights medical research and educational purposes for the public and professional observers.
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Battle Creek
Mich
C. E. Stewart
Woman, 85, dies in birth room in Winsted
Mrs. Ann R. Parsons widow of Lyman J. Parsons died in the room where she was born in Winsted Connecticut aged 85. Her death marks the closing of a long local life. She leaves memories of community service and family ties in the town.
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Winsted, Conn
Ann R. Parsons
Lyman J. Parsons
Germans Sink Four Swedish Trawlers
Copenhagen report says four Swedish trawlers leaving Gottenburg harbor were captured by German submarines.
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Copenhagen
Gottenberg
Oldest Mason In I Finals Dies at 91
James T. Taylor Jr., longtime Mason leader in Sullivan Indiana, died at 91. He was celebrated as the oldest Mason in the region, with memories of his service and influence spanning decades. His passing marks the end of a prominent era in local fraternal circles.
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Mason
Sullivan
James T. Taylor, Jr
Father and Daughter in Duel Deaths Shock Louisville
A pistol duel between Mr and Mrs J Hall in Louisville Kentucky ends in the death of their 14 year old daughter and injuries to both parents. The tragedy leaves the family shattered and authorities pursuing details of the domestic dispute that led to the shooting.
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Slain
Louisville
J. Hall
House van
New Army Bill 5 Agreed Upon By House Committee
Washington ap notes the army reorganiza tion bill agreed by the House committee on military affairs. It envisions a 135000 standing army, federalization of the National Guard, more cadets at West Point, a government munition plant, and a reserve. Enlisted pay would be 48 a year for privates and higher rates for officers, with a skeleton structure expandable to 275000 in wartime. The measure is publicized as nonpartisan and may be reported within 10 days.
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Washington, D. C
House Committee On Military Affairs
National Guard
West Point
Continental Army
Garrison
Denmark Considers Selling Islands to United States
A recent strike by laborers in the Danish West Indies revives the old project of selling the islands to the United States. If parliament approves and the U S offers more than in 1901, the sale is likely to go through.
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Copenhagen
Danish West Indies
United States
First Quaker Electrocuted in Pennsylvania History
Bellefont prison reports the execution of Pat Pennington and George H. March for the November 1913 murder of 55. Lewis Pinkerton in Delaware County. Pennington is said to be the first Quaker to suffer the death penalty in the state.
Snow avalanche kills many in Salzburg Alps
Reports from Salzburg state 65 dead and 49 injured in a snowslide in the Salzburg Alps. About 30 missing and 43 bodies recovered. Officials confirm casualty numbers as rescue teams search the area. Strong entities include Salzburg and Alps.
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Berlin
Salsburg
British Liner Refloated at Mombassa Harbor Entrance
The British steamer Comrie Castle, which went ashore at the harbor entrance in Mombassa British East Africa, was successfully refloated. No damage or injuries were reported, and the vessel resumed its voyage after the incident.
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Mombassa
British East Africa
Comrie Castle
Wells Knocks Out Smith In English Heavyweight Bout
London. Bombardier Wells knocks out Dick Smith in the third round to claim the heavyweight championship of England.
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Wells
Smith
London
Bombardier Wells
Dick Smith
England
Girl Found in Home Near Deepwater Injured
Dottie Radford an 18 year old girl was found unconscious on the floor of her home in Deepwater with hands bound behind her and a cloth around her neck. Her parents had left for Bates County.
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Deepwater
Dottie Radford
Bates County
Paris man confesses to fatal harm of Miss Josie Pryor
In Paris Tennessee a posse found Miss Josie Pryor dead under a straw stack near the town. Tom Barry a Black man held as a suspect confessed to fatally harming the young woman.
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Paris
Tenn
Josie Pryor
Tom Barry
Fire at Government Printing Bureau in Washington DC
A fire swept the Government Printing and Engraving Office in Washington DC, triggering several blasts that sent hundreds of workers into a panic. Reports described a possible bomb plot as the blaze spread quickly through the laundry area and surrounding rooms.
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GPO
Washington, D. C
Government Bureau of Printing and Eagraving
Consul Arrives in Texas After Mexican Deportation
Spanish Consul Et guerea at Monterey has reached Laredo Texas following deportation by Carranza authorities who ordered him to leave Mexico within 24 hours.
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Laredo
Tex
Et Guerea
Monterey
Carranza
Mexico
Prisoners Escape Kill Sheriff in New Mexico Ambush
In Luna County near Rincon New Mexico five prisoners escaped after overpowering jailer and using a stolen car to raid the Deming militia armory. Sheriff Dwight Stevens and prisoner Joe Cranston were killed. Buck Sevier and J Q Starr were wounded. The fugitives include Francisco Acosta J O Starr G Schmidt William D Ashley Cranston. A posse pursued, a gun battle followed and the remaining escapees fled into woods.
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J. O. Starr
G. Schmidt
William D. Ashley
Cranston
Faywood Springs
Deming Militia Company
Rincon
Stevens
Villa Sought by Americans in Train Hold Up
El Paso reports passengers from Chihuahua corroborate earlier claims that Francisco Villa was seeking two Americans during his recent train robbery. The details align with prior scattered reports and place Villa's pursuit in a direct context.
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el Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Francisco Villa
Suit to Construe Will of Charles E Kohl
Chicago suit to construe the will of late theatrical magnate Charles Edward Kohl was filed in U S district court by John P Kohl of Boston Massachusetts.
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Chicago
Hil
Charles Edward Kohl
United States District Court
John P. Kohl
Boston
Mass
Cow Breaks Butter Record in One-Week Test
A registered Holstein cow owned by Dr. J. G. Whitney in Montpelier Vermont produced 35 13 pounds of butter in seven days, deemed a world record for a one week test by officials at the Vermont state experiment station.
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Montpelier
J. G. Whitney
Vermont State Experiment Station
Tragedy Hits Party When Keg Drops on Man
A quarter keg slipped from several men carrying it up a stairway at a Philadelphia party, fatally striking John Strang, 26. Police and witnesses described the accident as a tragic mishap with no foul play suspected.
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Philadelphia
John Strang
Baby Born After Death in Jersey City Hospital
Two minutes after Mrs. Mary Dooley died at the city hospital in Jersey City a baby was delivered by Caesarean section. The operation occurred shortly before the death and the infant’s condition is not stated.
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New York
Mary Dooley
City Hospital
Jersey City
Princeton Receives Large Bequest From Mrs Fiske
Princeton university gains a substantial bequest estimated between 50000 and 100000 dollars from the will of Mrs Marie Antoinette Fiske who died in Pasadena California. President Hibben announced the legacy to the campus community.
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Princeton
N. J
University
Marie Antoinette Fiske
Pasadena
Cal
Hibben Mae
Riot on floor as literacy clause vote passes in Oklahoma House
In Oklahoma City lawmakers clashed as a literacy test section of a proposed election law, backed by Democrats, passed 53 to 34. Republican state chairman Arthur Geissler was knocked unconscious during the melee sparked by political taunts and amid flying ink bottles and books.
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Oklahoma City
Arthur EL Geissler
Republican State Central Committee
House of Representatives
Geissler
Loris E. Bryant
Bigheart
Osage County
United States Supreme Court
Senate
House
Paul Nesbitt
Pittsburg
Nesbitt
Sams
Evry
A. C. McCrorey
British Buy Steamer to Rename Edith Cavell for Nurse
The Brazilian steamer Tropeirg has been purchased by a British company and will be renamed the Edith Cavell in memory of the English nurse executed by Germans in Belgium. Another British steamer formerly the Wagner, named Edith Cavell, left Cadiz for New York on Jan 10.
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Edith Cavell
New York
Tropeirg
Belgium
Wagner
Cadiz
Gold Shipment Arrives in America From Japan
A telegram to a Japanese newspaper reports that the Japanese cruisers Chitos and Tokiwa have landed at Victoria, British Columbia with about 51.46 million dollars in gold aboard, said to be for purchasing war supplies for Russia.
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America
San Francisco
Cal
Chitos
Tokiwa
Russia
Victoria
B. C
Japan
Prussian Railroads Receive $78,250,000 Appropriation
Berlin proposes a $78,250,000 grant in the Prussian Diet for state railroads. Funds will finance new tracks and branch lines, complete several lines, and buy new cars.
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Berlin
Sword sent to president as Civil War veteran gift
8 A Walden of Murfreesboro Tennessee a Confederate veteran aged 60 sent President Wilson a cedar sword cut from the Stone River battlefield as a sign of support for the preparedness program.
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Washington
A. Walden
Murfreesboro Tenn
Wilson
Stone River Battlefield
American battalion to be valued as 212th in Winnipeg
Military authorities in Winnipeg announced the valuation of an American battalion to be known as the 212th. Maj. Pitman, currently with the American Legion in Toronto, will command.
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Winnipeg
Man
Maj
Pitman
American Legion
Toronto
Illinois Faces Off With U S Department Over Foot and Mouth
Springfield declares war on the U S Department of Agriculture over foot and mouth disease. Illinois livestock board chief B J Shanley and state veterinarian Dr O E Dyson clash with federal head A D Melvin after the state orders 21 day quarantines on cattle sheep and swine moved within Illinois. The dispute centers on interstate movement restrictions and state relief spending reaches 2 million dollars.
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Springfield
Ilinois
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
A. D. Melvin
Federal Bureau
Washington
Illinois State Board of Livestock Commissioners
B. J. Shanley
O. E. Dyson
Illinois State
Christian County
Dyson
Illinois
Women In Springfield Primary Barred From Delegates Ballots
The supreme court ruled women cannot vote for delegates to the national convention or for precinct or state central committeemen. It dismissed J T Garretson's mandamus petition against Sangamon County Clerk Byers to print delegates and committee men on the April primary ballots.
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Springfield
Supreme Court
J. T. Garretson
Byers
Sangamon
Audit DuPage County Books Planned in DuPage
Aurora reports a complete audit of all county officials’ books will start in a few days, announced by Supervisor William Hammer Schmidt. The move follows long‑standing push by Supervisor William Yackley and George Fix who campaigned on auditing the county books. County officials say the audit will let the public see how accounts are kept now and previously.
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DuPage
Aurora
DuPage County
William Hammerschmidt
William Yackley
George Fix
Button Saves Policeman in Chicago Saloon
A brass button on Policeman Fisher’s uniform saved his life when a holdup man opened fire in Tracey Moyer’s saloon. The robber shot twice. a wall impact and a button deflection prevented a fatal hit. Fisher could not draw his revolver until after the robber fled, leaped onto a passing street car.
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Chicago
Fisher
Tracey Moyer
Chicago Post Office Reports Growth in City Deliveries
In Chicago the city delivery division reported 22,948 additional families, 10,983 new buildings, and 373 new business concerns over the past year. The annual statement highlights expansion in households, structures, and commerce within the city.
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Chicago
Chicago Post Office
Conflict In Some Laws Settled Bloomington
Federal authorities will not enforce the migratory game bird law this spring, conflicting with the Minor's game law. hunters may shoot water fowl under deputy game warden P. J. Flanagan's instructions.
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Bloomington
P. J. Flanagan
Chicago Opera Deficit Reported at 93000
Chicago Grand Opera association faces a deficit of 93000 this season as stated by Charles G Dawes president of the Central Trust Company and a director of the association. The burden falls on guarantors who backed the season.
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Chicago Opera
Chicago
Grand Opera
Chicago Grand Opera Association
Charles G
Inside Bathing With Limestone Phosphate Ad
A newspaper ad promotes morning hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims improved complexion appetite and energy after one week and cites benefits for constipation bilious attacks and rheumatic pains. The cost is a quarter-pound suitable for demonstration.
Too Candid. Maiden Lady-What type of a man do you like best?
Conversation satire turns on a divorced lady and a maid enquirer as they joke about preferences in a light social vignette. The dialogue reflects era manners and humorous gender expectations without explicit details.
Recipe for Gray Hair Tonic and Dandruff Remedy
An ad copy describes a homemade liquid: half pint water with 1 oz Bay Ram a small box of Barbo Compound and glycerine. Apply twice weekly to darken gray hair remove dandruff and improve hair quality. It claims to not color or feel sticky and not rub off at all.
Not Attractive. Howell-What do you think of that girl
Powell says she is one of the reasons why men don't leave home. Judge remarks on the remark and its implications.
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Howell
Powell
Take a Glass of Salts for Bladder Troubles
An old health ad suggests Jad Salts as a simple remedy for bladder weakness caused by uric acid. It claims four ounces in water before breakfast for two to three days neutralizes urine acids, easing irritation and normalizing urinary function. It touts Jad Salts as inexpensive harmless and made from grape and lemon acids with lithia.
Our Queer Language by the Newspaper Columnist
A lighthearted note on language quirks featuring the phrase Poor Blank broken down providing humor about how people say I suppose and he is all broken up to express emotion, illustrating timeworn word plays.
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Blank
Coveted by all but possessed by few head of hair
A short advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as a solution for gray, harsh, or stiff hair. Priced at one dollar, the ad appeals to readers seeking restoration of beauty and luster.
Safe Bet. She-If Fashion Sparks Dress Debate
A fashion exchange centers on dresses becoming shorter prompting debate about what to do. A speaker warns with certainty that if the he and she roles persist, the outfits will be even briefer, while others weigh tradition and trend.
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