Russians Lose 70,000 in New Year Battle Fronts Marked
A Austro-Hungarian war office report says Russian forces lost about 70,000 killed or wounded and 6,000 captured on the East Galicia and Bessarabian front. Reinforcements are being sent, signaling a still ongoing campaign as snowstorms sweep the Caucasus and fighting continues on other fronts. German and French actions include destroying two Zeppelins north of Reims and artillery duels persist along the Austro Italian border.
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London
Galicia
Bessarabian
Teutons
Balkans
Romania
Caucasus
Constantinople
Petrograd
Missing Nun Reported Held In Baltimore
Philadelphia reports a young woman matching Sister Rita Vincent, a 23 year old nun missing from Convent Joseph Villa, found in a Baltimore girls' home and held by Baltimore police awaiting positive identification before formal confirmation.
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Philadelphia
Rita Vincent
Joseph Villa
Here
Baltimore
California Flood Death Toll Mounts After Rainstorm
Four people have died due to the three day rainstorm triggering floods across Southern California and Arizona including Los Angeles. Rescue crews worked to reach stranded residents as rivers rose and infrastructure suffered damage.
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California
Los Angeles
Cal
Fire destroys village of Louise in Yazoo County
Blaze wipes out most of Louise village Mississippi leaving Methodist Church as the sole standing structure. Hundreds rendered homeless as fire consumes homes and buildings. Damaged OCR notes reflect Yazoo City area reporting on the disaster.
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Mississippi
Yazoo City
Miss
Louise
Pittsburg School Repays Savings to Henry C. Frick
A Pittsburg school completed its first repayment of a savings fund tied to Henry C. Frick, with funds accumulated from local children and directed toward prize or endowment purposes.
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Pittsburg
Ting
Henry C. Frick
Premier Asquith Avugating Postmaster General Appointment
In the House of Commons Premier Asquith discusses the appointment of Joseph A Pease former president of the board of education to the role of postmaster general. The remark reflects cabinet reshuffle considerations and education background figures involved.
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Asquith Anavugatin
House of Commons
Joseph A. Pease
Board of Education
Fire Burns Large Hothouse in Freeport NJ Loss $40,000
A major fire destroyed most of John Bauscher's extensive hothouse near Freeport in Freeport Township. The estimated loss reached $40,000, with authorities investigating the blaze and assessing damage to the structure and plant stock.
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Freeport
Itt
John Bauscher
Aviators Bombard Ancona in Night Raid
Army airmen attacked Ancona with seven Austrian aircrafts dropping multiple bombs. No major property damage reported while one man died and several people were injured in the assault.
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Ancona
I.2
Iron Ore Receipts Reach Record Year in Buffalo
Buffalo shipments of iron ore set a new high in 1915 with 5,328,608 tons received, surpassing the 1913 total of 5,208,400 tons. The record underscores Buffalo’s role in regional ore distribution and industrial activity for the year.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Canal Reopens February Fifteen, Col. Glenn Reports
The Panama Canal will reopen February 15, Col. F. Glenn arriving from the canal zone said a 20 foot channel exists at all points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canal
New York
Panama Canal
F. Glenn
Canal Zone
Plan Blockade Of Neutral Nations Plans Blockade Of Neutral Nations
Washington reports discuss Entente plans for a formal blockade of German ports expanding to European neutrals under the ultimate destination rule. France and perhaps Italy slow to accept British blockade rights, delaying action amid fears of anti-British sentiment in Congress. France opposes the British blockade theory, wary it could restrict future imports via Belgium Spain or Italy.
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Washington
State Department
France
Italy
Congress
United States
Belgium
Spain
Coal Costs High in Italy as Free American Supply Sits
In cold Italy coal is scarce to all but the wealthy. Locomotives factories and some hotels emit the only smoke. American coal remains unsold at seaports due to high freight. Anthracite sells for more than 40 dollars per ton amid shortages.
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Rome
Italy
Detention of Two American Women at Monastir
London Reuters reports two American women held by Bulgarians at Monastir. Detained are Mrs Walter Farwell a Chicago newspaper correspondent and Miss Michell.
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London
Reuter
Athens
Monastir
Walter Farwell
Chicago
Michell
School Pupils Strike at Henry Clay Hegewisch IL
Four hundred pupils at Henry Clay school in Hegewisch Illinois walked out under parental direction due to safety concerns about the building. The action reflects local concern over school conditions and parent involvement in student welfare.
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Chicago
Henry Clay
Hegewisch
Two French Generals Retired in Marseille
In Marseilles France Gen Gallieni minister of war retires Gen Serviere commanding the fifteenth legion and Gen Gernard governor of Marseilles relinquish their commands in a formal military retirement.
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Marseilles
France
Gallieni
Serviere
Fifteenth Legion
Gernard
Fire destroys co-ed store at Illinois University
A fire at Champaign Illinois destroyed the co-ed store on the University of Illinois campus area threatening the president’s residence and other university buildings. Estimated damage reached seventy five thousand dollars.
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Ilinois U
Champaign
James
University of Ilinois
Three Girls Die as Train Hits Car in Alva Neb
Edith Forman Belle Forman and Alma Godby, all young women, were killed when a Rock Island passenger train struck their automobile near Alva Nebraska. J H Forman received serious injuries.
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Auto
Alva
Neb
Edith Forman
Belle Forman
Alma Godby
J. H. Forman
Measles Triggers Confession In Crime Case
Denver woman learns her two children are seriously ill with measles in Sioux City Ja and convinces her husband to confess that he and Claude Claddox were burglars.
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Denver
Colo
Sioux City
Frank L. Adams
Claude Claddox
Board Seats Taxable Property Says Supreme Court
The Washington-A membership on Minneapolis or Duluth Boards of Trade is property and can be taxed, per the Roberto versus County of Hennepin decision. The ruling affirms that board seats count as taxable assets under law.
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Washington
Minneapolis
Duluth
Boards of Trade
Supreme Court
Roberto
County of
Turks Attacked on Two Fronts Across World War I Fronts
Turkish forces face attacks by Russian and British forces on two fronts as the Caucasus sees major Russian offensives and Mesopotamia reports British pressure south of Wat-el-Amara. Montenegrin pursuit continues while Austro Hungarians push in Montenegro and on the Austro Italian line trench gains near Tolmino bridgehead and Italian bombardment increases at Goriza Mrzvih and Monte San Michele.
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London
Caucasus
Mesopotamia
Tigris
Wat-el-Amara
Montenegro
France
Belgium
Tolmino
Goriza
Mrzhvih
Monte San Michele
Updike Sons Charged in Plot to Kill Parents
Irving Updike aged 38 and Herbert Updike aged 21, sons of furman Updike a millionaire Board of Trademan, were arrested in Oak Park suburb of Chicago on charges of plotting to murder their parents. Police say the crime was to be carried out Sunday night and that Irving coerced his younger brother. Motive alleged as fear of disinheritance after the father would change the will.
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Chicago
Irving
Herbert Updike
Furman D. Updike
Board of Trademan
Oak Park
Updikes
Irving ‘Updike
Swas
Man Steals Payroll Cash From Hercules Buggy Co
George H. Fink assistant bookkeeper of the Hercules Buggy Co walked from the Evansville Indiana office with a satchel containing $17,000 intended for weekly payroll. He claimed a bank error and promised to return the money. He was later arrested and the funds recovered.
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Evansville
Ind
George H. Fink
Hercules Buggy Co
Church Riot At Sacred Heart Hits Du Pont Near Scranton
Rioting between rival factions at the Sacred Heart of Jesus church in Du Pont near Scranton Sunday left one dead and two others fatally injured. At least twelve more were seriously hurt in the clash.
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Scranton
Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Dupont
Cold and Apoplexy Fatal in Illinois Farmer Death
Frank Elam a wealthy farmer of South Pana Illinois died in his barn lot after being overcome by cold and stricken with apoplexy. He leaves a widow and eight children.
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Pana
Frank Elam
South Pana
Fatal shooting as woman leaves courthouse after divorce
Mrs. Betty Bird was shot and killed on the street outside the courthouse where she had just been granted a divorce from Charles Bird. No arrests have been made.
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Sullivan
Betty Bird
Charles Bird
Bones Found in Fool Killer Submarine in Chicago
The crude submarine Fool Killer recovered from the river bottom weeks ago contained human bones, believed to be those of its inventor.
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Chicago
Killed Under Load of Grain Near Grand Forks
Martin W. Ross formerly of Whitehall Illinois was killed when oats overturned a wagon he was driving en route to market. He had moved to Grand Forks recently with his family. The accident occurred along the route as the load shifted, trapping him beneath the grain.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Martin W. Ross
Whitehall
Ill
2000 Homeless in Bergen and Fire Damages in Europe
A dispatch reports 2000 people homeless in Bergen Christiania Norway after a major seaport fire. In Paris a separate blaze destroyed a dispatch seaport area, with 9000 population affected and two lives reportedly looted. Property losses reach 15 million dollars.
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Bergen
Christiania
Norway
Paris
France
Rioters Indicted in Mahoning County Labor Troubles
The Mahoning county grand jury in East Youngstown has returned indictments against 26 persons involved in the recent labor unrest. They face various charges connected to the outbreak of violence and disorder.
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Youngstown, O
Mahoning County
East Youngstown
Letters Prove Diplomat's Guilt in US Subversion
London dispatch reports captured correspondence from Capt. Franz von Papen showing regular payments to individuals involved in sabotage in the United States. The files, sent to the American embassy, reveal payments including $700 to Werner Horn and a $2,000 transfer prior. The letters attack President Wilson and threaten U.S. retaliation, with notes of broader German agent support since early wartime propaganda. Papen's bank records show complex funds movement including a January 1915 net of $1,400 after earnings and outlays.
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London
Franz von Papen
Washington
Falmouth
Germany
St. Croix
von Papen
Wilson
United States
Seattle
New Orleans
Amsick & Co
New York
BH. Kuepferle
Kuepferle
England
Wilson to Give Carranza Chance
Washington says Gen. Carranza and the de facto government of Mexico will be given full opportunity without U S intervention to run to earth the murderers of American citizens at Santa Ysabel and to prove ability to restore order and protect foreign rights in the southern republic.
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Wilson
Carranza
Washington
Mexico
United States
Santa Ysabel
Hayes grants sixth reprieve for Benton murder pair
Governor Hayes announced a sixth reprieve for Clarence Dewein and Joe Strong both 21 and sentenced to electrocution for the murder of an elderly Benton merchant. The delay postpones the Saturday execution date and keeps the two men alive for now.
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Little Rock
Ark
World Largest Butter Shipment Heads to New York
A Chicago firm consigns to the Russian government the nearly 744000 pounds or 372 tons of butter, believed to be the world’s largest single shipment, en route to New York for delivery.
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Chicago
New York
Americans Safe at Madera Report False
The state department says advices from El Paso confirm no Americans were killed at Madera and all Americans there are safe.
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Madera
Washington
State Department
el Paso
Sage to found school department in Troy for girls
Mrs. Russell Sage will establish a branch or department of the Emma Willard School in Troy New York to teach domestic and industrial arts to young women.
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Sage
Troy
N. Y
Russell Sage
Emma Willard School
Nancy Art Works Moved for Safety in War
Paris reports Nancy city authorities have transferred gallery works to Troyes to guard against potential shell damage from German bombardment.
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Nancy
Paris
Troyes
Ambassador From Chile Resigns in Washington
Eldorado Suarez Muji ga, Chile's ambassador to the United States, has tendered his resignation to his government. The move comes as new guidance reaches Washington and affects Chilean diplomacy. Officials in both capitals assess potential successors and the implications for bilateral ties.
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Chile
Realgns
Washington
Eldorado Suarez Mujiga
Shera
Durand wins 15370 payout for cattle slaughter in Senate
Mrs. Scott Durand, noted society figure, secures 15370 to compensate for the slaughter of her prize Guernsey herd at Crab Tree dairy farm in November amid a general assembly session. The bill, part of a wider package, sets the maximum under state law and reflects efforts to aid cattle raisers. The measure also advances a separate county election bill and pension study funding, with votes and amendments shaping next steps.
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Springfield
Senate
Scott Durand
Crab Tree
Durand
Morton D. Hull
Pension Commission
General Assembly
Hoyne
Michael Sullivan
Victor Berger
Wilson
Edward J. Hughes
Samuel A. Etteleon
Roy O. West
Thompson
Ettelson
Thompson-Lundin
Wife Slayer Found Guilty in Murphysboro Trial
John H. Pritchard was found guilty of murder after a 20 hour jury deliberation and sentenced to 14 years in the penitentiary. He allegedly killed his wife over a year ago and cast her body into the Big Muddy river. The trial drew wide interest across southern Illinois. Bracey Force faced murder charges in a separate case involving John Atkinson, a labor leader, escaped custody and later surrendered to the sheriff.
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Murphysboro
John
Pritchard
Big Muddy River
Bracey Force
John Atkinson
Force
Sheriff White
Murder at Dunning Chicago Inquest Details
Witnesses at the Dunning hospital inquest describe Clinton Avery and Daniel Walsh attendants who beat patient Leonard Noll. Both men were suspended and arrested on manslaughter warrants, taken to the morgue in custody, represented by attorney John F. OConnell.
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Dunning
Chicago
Clinton Avery
Daniel Walsh
Chicago State Hospital
Leonard Noll
Waleh
Avery
George Leininger
Irving Park
John F. O'Connell
Seeks Death by Whisky in Moline
China Deag attempted suicide by drinking three pints of whisky in one hour. A physician took three hours to revive him.
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China
Deag
Third Big Fire In Kinmundy Destroys Business District
Kinmundy suffered another large fire loss in the business district. The blaze began in the opera house block and swept the entire square, destroying multiple buildings.
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Kinmundy
Cascarets for Eggish Bowels Ad
An old style ad urges readers to buy Cascarets for relief from headaches biliousness indigestion and foul gases. The pitch promises a cleanse of sour food from the stomach and liver sleep to morning results and a 10 cent box from any drug store.
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Cascaret
Cascarets
Diagnosis by the Money Congestion Joke
An elder doctor guides a junior in assessing a patient. The patient shows mild fever and chest tightness, but the older physician points to signs of wealth—stairs, furniture, cars—to conclude the real illness is bank account congestion and the need to relieve it.
Saved Minister's Life By Dodd's Kidney Pills
Frederick resident Rev W H Warner credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with saving his life from sciatica lumbago neuraglia cramps and kidney trouble. Ad promotes Dodd's Kidney Pills 500 per box and Dodd's Dyspepsia Tablets 500 per box plus free household hints music and recipes from Dodd's Medicine Co Buffalo N Y.
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W. H. Warner
Frederick
Dodd
Dodd’s Medicine Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Adv
Gaelic Literature for Soldiers in Highland Regiments
Gaelic literature and comforts were sent to Highland regiments in Fignders and at the Dar danelles by the Association of Highland Societies of Edinburgh. They distributed Gaelic National Anthem translations by Rev. Donald Mackintosh, now revised and approved by King Edward, with chaplains noting its use in services and expressing gratitude from the soldiers.
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Fignders
Dardanelles
Association of Highland Societies of Edinburgh
Donald Mackintosh
King Edward
Letsters
Not at all statesman, says rival in Courier-Journal
The dialogue features a taunt about becoming a great statesman with the rival quipping that he is no Webster or Patrick Henry. He denies it while noting anecdotes about others that were attached to him, as reported by the Courier-Journal.
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Webster
Patrick Henry
Fragmentary dialogue about plans and health in a morgue scene
Fragmented overheard dialogue mentions a trip to the mountain next summer and asserts that singing will be weak this year. A Mrs Smith comments on her husband’s business, morgues, and a man hurt repeatedly would never live to reach age thirty. The text is incomplete and reads as a clipped exchange.
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Eagon
Jones
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Reims
Mrs. Farwell
Teem
Government Gan
Slayers
U. S
Scott Durant
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