Mexican bandits kill 17 Americans after train raid
From El Paso, reports say seventeen Americans were killed by bandits 50 miles west of Chihuahua City after the train from Chihuahua was halted at Kilometer 68. Survivor Thomas M Holmes said eighteen were taken, bandits allegedly allied with Villa forces. Censorship followed as authorities sought verification.
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el Paso
Tex
Mexico
Chihuahua
H. ©. Miles
Scovell
Chihuahua City
American Smelting and Mining Co
Thomas M. Holmes
Jose Rodriguez
Villa
Juarez
Carranza
Kilometer 68
Twelfth Death From Alcohol in Seattle Prohibition Era
Seattle reports the twelfth death from alcohol poisoning since prohibition began. John Alton died from poisoned liquor traced to wood alcohol. Police allege a Japanese druggist T. Takano supplied the poison and has been arrested.
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Seattle
Wash
John Alton
T. Takano
Writ Refused in Schmidt Case in Washington
Justice Hughes denied the petition for a writ of error to review the execution of Hangs Schmidt set for Friday in New York for the murder of a tuffuder. The ruling halted immediate appellate action and leaves the slated execution date intact.
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Schmidt
Washington
Justic Hughes
Supreme Court
Hangs Schmidt
Ince
Tuffuder
New York
Wounded Ulrich Forgiveness Hopes Rise in Adelphia
Relatives in Adelphia Pa express willingness to forgive Ulrich if he recovers from a Joliet shooting attributed to his elopement with Mrs Lillian Pfeiffer six years ago. His wife and four children reside in West Philadelphia.
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Adelphia
Woun Ulrich
Joliet
Lillian Pfeiffer
West Philadelphia
Petition Seeks Work Plan After Prohibition Impacts
A petition was presented to Gov. George A. Carlson calling for an extra session of the Colorado legislature to devise methods to provide employment for those deprived of work by the new prohibition law.
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Colorado
Denver
Colo
George A. Carlson
Brother of Late Pope Pius Dies at 79 in Brazle Village
RNome Angelo Sarto, only brother of the late Pope Pius, has died at age 79. He served for years as postmaster in the village of Brazle.
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Pope
Fire devastates Ottumwa retail district causing major losses
A blaze in Ottumwa Iowa destroyed five downtown stores in the heart of the retail district. Estimated damage reached 600000 dollars with the fire department battling the blaze through the night. Fire officials investigated the origin as crews contained hotspots and secured the area.
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Ottumwa
Two English Aviators Die in Eastbourne Crash
An aerial accident at Eastbourne, England, claimed the lives of Lieut Gordon Duke and Warrant Officer Frazer. The aero plane fell during flight, killing both men instantly.
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Eastbourne
England
Gordon’ Duke
Frazer
Ing
German Offensive Fails in Champagne and Mesopotamia
French counterattacks recapture trenches as the Champagne German drive collapses. In Mesopotamia, reports conflict over Kut el Amara with Sir Percy Lake named to lead British forces as Montenegrins resist Austrian advances. French planes bomb Sofia as Austro-Italian fronts endure bombardments.
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Paris
France
Champagne
War Office
London
England
Mesopotamia
Tigris
Constantinople
Kut-el-Amara
Peroy Lake
Explosions at Du Pont Powder Plants Stir Inquiries
After a Du Pont powder plant blast at Carney's Point two mills at Upper Hagley Yard near Wilmington exploded. One worker was slightly burned. Secret service and police intensified searches for outside influence as investigators probe possible causes. Officials deem accidents likely but order a thorough inquiry.
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Wilmington
Delaware
du Pont
Carney’s Point
N. J
1,000,000 Men for War in War Preparedness Call
Major General Scott told the house military committee at the army bill hearing that in wartime the nation must field an army of 1,000,000 to 2,000,000 men or face disaster. He warned Congress the country cannot rely on small forces and stressed the need for large mobilization.
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Washington
Scott
Army
House Military Committee
May Reprieve Slayers Again In Illinois Letter
Governor Dunne sent a third letter to Jackson County sheriff asking for execution arrangements for Elston Scott, the murderer sentenced to hang on January 21, signaling another possible reprieve.
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Springfield
Ill
Dunne
Jackson County
Elston Scott
Triangle Solution Chicago Pastor Puts Faith in Geometry
Chicago pastor Rev. Cc. F. Wishart quips that life is a geometry problem. He suggests replacing a traditional two-person marriage with a triangle of husband wife and child, claiming the substitution yields happiness.
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Chicago
Cc. F. Wishart
Two Men Forfeit Bond Over Disorderly Court Coffee
Max Cohen and Samuel Weinstein each paid $500 to stop and sip two cups of coffee while on route to court to answer a disorderly conduct charge. Their $1,000 ball bond was forfeited in the proceedings.
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New York
Max Cohen
Samuel Weinstein
Shirley Drug Law Upheld by Supreme Court
Washington reports the Shirley amendment of 1902 to the federal pure food law was upheld by the Supreme Court. The amendment declares drugs misbranded if the package or label contains any false or fraudulent statement.
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Washington
Supreme Court
National Society for Patriotic Education Formed in New York
The National Society for the Advancement of Patriotic Education has been organized in New York with Henry A. Wise Wood, formerly a member of the Naval Consulting Board, installed as president.
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Patriotic Society
New York
National Society For the’ Advancement of Patriotic Education
Henry A. Wise. Wood
Naval ‘Consulting Board
Allies abandon Gallipoli Point in major retreat
London reports the Allies have abandoned Gallipoli Peninsula positions with only one British and French wounded. Gen Monro credits Birdwood Davies and Admiral de Robeck for the difficult operation. The battleship King Edward VII was sunk by a mine but the entire crew was saved. The disaster site is not yet disclosed.
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Edward VII
London
Gallipoli
Monro
Powder Mill Blast Kills 13 at Du Pont Works
In two explosions at the Du Pont Powder Works at Carney's Point New Jersey opposite Wilmington thirteen men are believed killed and many injured. Buildings were destroyed and two of the three plants demolished. Reports say outside influences caused the blast and two men were arrested though wires were cut.
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du Pont
New Jersey
Philadelphia
du Pont Powder Works
Carney’s Point
N. J
Wilmington
Tragic Chicago case: mother kills self and five children
Mrs Christiana Mayes, 31, killed herself and her five children aged 2 to 7 in Chicago by turning on the gas. Two of the youngest were taken on her lap as she sat in a rocking chair awaiting death. An unbalanced mind was given as the reason for the act.
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Self
Chicago
Christiana Mayes
Jury Hung In New Haven Case in New York
Jury returns a partial verdict in the New Haven case in New York acquitting six of eleven defendants and disagreeing on the remainder. Government to seek a new trial.
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New Haven
New York
California Election Law Amended
Sacramento action by the legislature streamlined California election rules. Voters must declare party affiliation at the time of primary elections, clarifying how party lines affect primary participation.
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California
Sacramento
Cal
Jackson's Flag Returned to New Orleans from Illinois
New Orleans formally received the flag carried by Gen. Andrew Jackson's troops at the battle of New Orleans. The banner, captured by an Illinois regiment from Confederates during the Civil War, was returned to the city.
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Jackson
New Orleans
Lo—Ilinois
Andrew Jackson
Worsted workers gain 5 percent raise in Sanford Mills
Three thousand workers at the Goodall Worsted Co. mills in Sanford Maine including the Sanford mills Minerva Mills and Maine Alpha mills have been granted a five percent wage increase.
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Sanford
Maine
Goodall Worsted Co
Sanford Mills
Minerva Mills
Maine Alpha Mills
Mills Raise Wages of 6,000 in Chicopee Mills
The Dwight and Chicopee mills in Chicopee Massachusetts have granted a five percent pay raise to their six thousand employees.
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Chicopee
Mass
Dwight and
Fears Conscription of Americans Seeks Immunity for Sons
Mrs. C. C. Steuerie of Denver appeals to state authorities to secure immunity for her two sons from serving with Australian forces in the European war.
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Denver
Colo
C. C. Steuerie
Demand Recall of American Consul Edward Higging
London reports in Cologne Gazette and other papers that German authorities demand the immediate recall of Edward Higging American consul at Stuttgart for alleged anti German sentiment.
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Coneul
London
Cologne
Edward Higging
Stuttgart
Grain Rate Held Up by Suspension of Joint Rates
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission suspended until May 9 the joint rates between Bt. L. & 8. KF and C.R.-I. & P. on grain carloads from Oklahoma points to New Orleans and other Gulf ports.
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Washington
Bt. L
Oklahoma
New Orleans
Gulf
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rioters Ravage Youngstown in Liquor Fueled Stampede
A drunken mob looted and set fire to 40 to 60 buildings in East Youngstown. Three men died and 23 people were injured as rioters smashed fronts, fired volleys, and batteryed police while liquor soaked streets. Os car Diser led armed citizens to quell the outbreak as fire departments fought the blazes and a post office was looted and burned.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Oscar Diser
East Youngstown
Diser
Another Liner Sunk in the Adriatic
The American publishes a Paris dispatch reporting that another Italian liner has been sunk by mine or submarine in the Adriatic. The vessel carried foodstuffs for the starving Servians and 00 reservists aboard.
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New York
Paris
Adriatic
Burly pallbearers struggle to lower 500 pound man into grave
Twenty five laborers and ten pallbearers faced difficulty as Giovanni de Blaze, weighing 500 pounds, was laid to rest. The awkward lifting overwhelmed workers, delaying the burial and highlighting the challenge of handling oversized caskets.
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New York
Giovanni de Blaze
No Proof of a Gasoline Conspiracy
Washington officials say the department of justice has no evidence yet that higher gasoline prices result from a Sherman Act conspiracy. No prosecutions have been started while inquiries continue.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Du Pont Plant Blown Up at Terre Haute
Terre Haute Indiana reports a Du Pont Powder Company plant destroyed by an explosion of nitroglycerin. Local Stay Illinois telephone advices relay the incident with initial details of the blast and its effects on the facility and surrounding area.
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du Pont
Terre Haute
Ind
du Pont Powder’ Company
Gypsy Loses Citizenship in Government Petition
Chicago and Hiligho Demeteus, who calls himself King of the Gypsies in the United States, face loss of American citizenship if the government petition is granted.
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Chicago
Hiligho Demeteus
United States
Four Greek Bankers Indicted in Chicago
Four proprietors of the Greek-American Bank, closed here 18 months ago, were indicted for embezzlement. The receiver found $96 assets to apply on liabilities of $138,000.
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Chicago
Embassy Secretary Resigns for Personal Reasons
Rome Ralph Hills, secretary of the American embassy, has resigned for personal reasons. He expects to leave shortly for the Riviera.
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Rome
Ralph
Hills
The
Americar
Riviera
Express Company Depot Fire Destroys Fourteen Carloads
A Cincinnati fire destroyed fourteen carloads of express parcels valued at $150,000. The Adams Express Company's depot suffered a building loss of $17,000. No further details on cause or damages are provided in the fragment.
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Gare
Express
Cincinnati
Expres
Adams Express ‘Company
Eight subjects named in Dunne's second special session call
Springfield reports Governor Dunne urged eight actions for the legislature in a proclamation calling a second special session. The topics include primary election reforms, consolidating election dates, county ticket ballots, state control of cattle serum and virus distribution, enforcement changes at the livestock commission, pension commission timing, $20,000 for the state employment committee, and funding for good roads and the Illinois centennial committee plus hoof and mouth damage appropriations.
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Springfield
Dunne
Dyson
Livestock Commission
Hull
State Employment Committee
Henderson
Cook County
State Highway Commission
Illinois Centennial Committee
Dates Proposed for Illinois Centennial Observance
Prof Evarts B Greene of the University of Illinois proposes four dates for centennial public exercises. The suggested days are April 28 honoring the enabling act, August 26 marking the first state convention, October 6 commemorating the first governor's inauguration, and December 3 noting the constitution's approval and statehood.
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Urbana
Evarts B. Greene
University of Ilinois
Greene
Illinois Centennial Commission
Forty-ninth General Assembly
Trout to Abound In Illinois In Spring Stock
The Illinois fish and game commission reports rich trout replenishment for Lake and McHenry counties. Twenty five thousand brook trout eggs from Leadville Colorado are being hatched at Spring Grove with fifty thousand rainbow trout fry already hatched to be distributed in spring and summer. The bureau plans to raise and distribute forty million black trout one million black bass sixty thousand brook and rainbow trout and fifteen million buffalo trout fry.
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Illinois
Chicago
Lake and McHenry
State Fish and Game Commission
Leadville
Colo
Spring Grove
State Fisheries Bureau
Stock Raisers Confer in Three Day Session Start
Springfield officers of the Breeders association announce a three day meeting starting January 18 at the St Nicholas hotel. A preliminary gathering on January 17 will invite all stock raisers. Topics include the foot and mouth disease and epidemic response with reports by Carl Vrooman and Dre Kierman. Governor Dunne will give a welcome.
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Springfield
Breeders' Association
St. Nicholas Hotel
Charlies Adking
Bement
Carl Vrooman
Chicago
Dre
J.A. Kierman
United States ‘Department of Agriculture
Dyson
Dunne
Association
Asylums in Good Condition, Illinois Governor Says
Governor Dunne states that none of Illinois 17 000 insane are in mechanical restraint or seclusion, asserting the state has joined the foremost commonwealths in humane treatment of the mentally ill. The remarks emphasize reforms and conditions in Illinois as part of broader progress.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Dunne
Iinois
Byza
Hairs of Rock Plants Described in Knowledge
In the English journal Knowledge K B Styan discusses plant root and leaf hairs on rock species. Glandular hairs in Saxifrage may aid insect attraction. three main types are silky woolly avellate and glandular, with protective roles for atmospheric conditions.
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Knowledge
K. B. Styan
Aubretiag
Japanese women group vows equal rights push movement
A Japanese women's association reportedly numbers 10 000 members who swear not to marry unless their future husbands agree to support a movement for equal treatment with men and an improved economic position.
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Itig
Japan
There Are Others Heiney Dont Upson Omar Ruppage
A fragmentary note references figures such as Upson and Omar Ruppage amid a quip about Heiney and self importance. The readable portion suggests a playful or candid aside without a clear news or event focus.
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Heiney
Upson
Omar
Heckheener's New Features Hit Strong Note
The report praises the Heckheener's performance and features, noting strong performance and positive reception. Observers highlight improved handling, reliability, and user-friendly enhancements. Details remain limited but convey an overall favorable assessment.
Fragmented Prose on Patience and Self Mastery
A distressed quotation fragment speaks on human folly and impatience. It contrasts self mastery with impatient conduct and references a belief that patience aligns with virtue and is preferable to striving against divine will. The fragment lacks a clear narrative context or identifiable figures.
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Tortured Republic
Jon
Holmes
Sofia
Gallipoli Point
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