Submarine sinks British transport in Aegean Sea
British transport Marquette torpedoed in the Aegean. 99 unaccounted for. Vessel of 7,050 tons built 1897. formerly Atlantic Transport Co. Service between Philadelphia Baltimore and London. Lord Lansdowne says about 13,000 troops landed at Saloniki for the Serbian campaign with larger force forthcoming.
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London
Tde
Aegean Sea
Atlantic Transport Company
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Glasgow
Lord Lansdowne
Saloniki
House of Lords
Earl Curzon
Asquith
Veles
Nish-Saloniki
Krivolak
Russia
Czartorysk
Petrograd
New Rail Rates to Missouri and Washington
The interstate commerce commission approved rates by the Chicago Terre Haute and Southwestern railway for glass commodities from Memphis Tennessee to Illinois Indiana Iowa Kentucky Michigan Minnesota Missouri Ohio South Dakota and Wisconsin. The rates await the commission hearing on February 17.
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Missouri
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago, Terre Haute & Southwestern Railway
Flass
Memphis, Tenn
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Michigan
Minnesota
Ohio
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Union Organizer Sentenced to 30 Days in Cleveland
John Luthringer, national organizer for the International Association of Machinists, was sentenced to 30 days in the work house by Municipal Judge Daniel Cull. He was convicted of assaulting B. F. Singler, employee of Warner & Swagey Co., amid a machinists strike.
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Cleveland
Ohio
John Luthringer
International Association of Machinists
Daniel Cull
Luthringer
B. F. Singler
Warner & Swagey Co
Confession in Slain Osbourne Mystery Revealed
Chicago police report that 16 year old Charl Jack Wipham has confessed to aiding 16 year old Joseph Merwick in the murder of recluse Joseph Osborne, whose body was found in his suburban shack last Wednesday night.
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Chicago
Charl Jack Wipham
Joseph Merwick
Joseph Osborne
Life Sentence for British Spy
London reports that a British subject was convicted on three espionage counts and sentenced to life imprisonment.
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London
Authority on Music Professor J Henry Kappes Dies at 91
Chicago professor and authority on music J Henry Kappes died at his son's Evanston home at age 91. He was renowned for scholarly contributions and leadership in music education and research. Funeral arrangements were not released.
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Chicago
J. Henry Kappes
Evanston
Mormon Church Head's Child Dies in Salt Lake City
Mrs Zina mith Greenwall, daughter of President Joseph E Smith of the Mormon Church, died in Salt Lake City at age 25.
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Mormon Church
Salt Lake City
Utah
Zinamith Greenwall
The
Battles on four fronts signal new offensive in WWI
French defeat Bulgarians at Krivolak near Veles cutting the Saloniki-Nish railway line and tightening pressure on the Bulgarians from Istip to Uskup. British and French forces push from La Bassee and Krivolak while King George may visit the front. Allied aid to Serbia expected within five days as new offenses loom.
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Krivolak
King George
Melancholy
London
Balkans
Galicia
Champagne
France
Saloniki-Nish
Veles
la Bassee
George
Istip
Uskup
Tooard Strumitza
Saloniki
Vardar
Nish
Serbian King vows to die with country if invaded
Telegrams from a German source report Serbia's king declaring he is an old man who can only bless soldiers and citizens and that if invasion conquers Serbia he will not survive the ruin and will die with the country, a stark pledge amid ongoing hostilities.
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Rome
Serbia
Belgium Civilians Slain in Liege and Belgium
The Echo De Belge estimates 1,359 Belgian civilians killed in Liege province and 6,000 across Belgium since the war began, as German actions draw wartime attention from London observers.
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London
Liege
Belgium
Echo de Belge
President Wilson backs Longfellow birthplace project
President Wilson consented to become a patron of the movement to purchase the birthplace of poet Henry W. Longfellow at Portland Maine. The action aligns with efforts to preserve literary heritage and honor the poet's legacy in the city.
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Longfellow
Washington
Wilson
Henry W. Longfellow
Portland
British submarine sinks German cruiser Prinz Adalbert
A British submarine near Libau sank the armored cruiser Prinz Adalbert, 393 feet long, 8,858 tons, with a crew of 657. Bulgarians reach Uskup cutting Allied re‑inforcement routes to the Serbs as Austro‑Germans advance near Orsova. Serbs resist fiercely, with French troops aiding and more Allied troops landing at Saloniki. Dedenghatch bombardment kills civilians and wounds soldiers.
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Petrograd
Libau
London
Uskup
Saloniki-Nish
Danube
Orsova
Bulgaria
Constantinople
Athens
Saloniki
Dedenghatch
Exchange Telegraph Company
Mrs Galt Has a Double in Washington
Mrs Galt the president s fiancée is mistaken for Mrs Hubert Dent Jr wife of Alabama congressman Dent A crowd followed Mrs Dent on F street as she shopped and could not prove her identity The look alike Mrs Galt was being fitted at an uptown shop while Mrs Dent faced shoppers near Rochambeau apartment building.
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Washington, D. C
Galt
Hubert Dent, Jr
Congressman Dent
Alabama
Mrs. Galt
Fleet Bombards Bulgarian Coast as Greece Declines Aid
Allied fleet bombarded Bulgaria from Dedeagatch to Porto Lagos on the Aegean coast. Sofia claims no damage to Dedeagatch. no details on Porto Lagos. Serbs resist Bulgarians as losses reach about 60,000. Greek decision delays Cyprus and allied concessions. Eastern front sees heavy fighting as Russians press German center at Styr and Galicia while Germans reinforce Riga.
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London
Aegean Sea
Bulgaria
Porto Lagos
Sofia
Little Kingdom
Nish
Greece
Cyprus
Balkang
von Hindenburg
Riga
Styr
Galicia
Offensive extended along Tyrol to the sea in Tyrol Trentino
The Italian war office announces the offensive has begun successfully in the Tyrol and Trentino and has been extended along the front to the sea. Many Austrian positions have been captured.
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Rome
Italian War Office
Tyrol
Trentino
Italian Steamer Sunk Confirmed By Geneva Dispatch
Paris report from Geneva says an Austrian submarine sank an Italian warship. The vessel’s name was not stated in the dispatches.
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Paris
The
Temps
Geneva
Athens
Rear Admiral Manney Dies in San Diego Home
Rear Admiral Henry Newman Manney of the U S N, retired, died at his Point Loma home after a six day illness from pneumonia.
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Manney
San Diego
Cal
Henry Newman Manney
Point Loma
Famous Playwright Hervieu Dies in Paris Home
Paris Paul Hervieu veteran dramatist and French Academy member is dead. A servant entering his room to wake him found him lifeless. The death ends a celebrated career in French theater with notable plays and influence.
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Paris
Paul Hervieu
French Academy
Hohenzollern Anniversary Observed in Berlin Churches
Berlin churches held services to mark the 400th anniversary of the Hohenzollern rule over Brandenburg. The commemorations reflected on four centuries of ruling dynasty in the region.
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Berlin
Brandenburg
Premier Saves Woman's Life in Moncton Incident
Premier Borden rescued a woman who had fallen onto railway tracks in Moncton New Brunswick. The crowd reportedly thrust the woman onto the rails before the premier acted to pull her clear and prevent a tragedy.
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Premier
Moncton
N. B
Borden
Bryan Launches Six Day Dry Campaign in Ohio
In Steubenville Ohio William Jennings Bryan commenced a rapid speaking tour across Ohio announcing 46 speeches in six days across 41 counties. He aims to rally support for his platform during the intensive campaign swing.
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Columbus
Akron machinists receive 15 percent wage hike
About 1,500 machinists employed by Akron rubber firms and allied industries were notified that their wages would rise 15 percent. The increase covers all workers in Akron’s rubber and associated sectors.
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Akron
Akron Rubber Companies
Allied Industries
General Electric eight hour strike ends in Schenectady
Schenectady New York 13000 General Electric workers end the eight hour day strike begun October 1 by returning to work on the company terms.
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Schenectady
N. Y
General Electric Co
Harvey J Herman Found Dead on Wedding Day in Philadelphia
A few hours after the scheduled marriage to Miss Edith Todd, Harvey J. Herman a wealthy New Haven manufacturer was found dead by his own hand in a Philadelphia hotel. The tragedy occurred promptly after the time set for the ceremony.
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Philadelphia
Edith Todd
Harvey J. Herman
New Haven
Peacemaker stabbed to death in Cleveland quarrel
John Kalinzak tried to mediate a dispute between two friends over a girl in Cleveland Ohio and was stabbed to death as the disturbance escalated.
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Cleveland
Ohio
John Kalinzak
Farmer Found Dead In Field Near Vandalia
William C Paradee an 81 year old farmer was found dead in a field just north of Vandalia Iowa. Doctors cite heart disease as the cause of death with no signs of foul play observed.
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Vandalia
Wiliam C.paradee
Recall Effort Targets Governor Hunt in Phoenix
Petitions circulate in Phoenix calling for the recall of Governor George W. P. Hunt alleging incompetence and disregard for court rulings as the campaign begins.
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Hunt
Phoenix
Ariz
George W. P. _Hunt
Two men Held by Milford Court Martial for Zeppelin Signals
Two unnamed men were delivered to Milford court martial by civil authorities charged with signaling during a Zeppelin raid over the London area.
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London
Mountain Fire Reports North of Mount Hood Sparks Inquiry
Reports from The Dalles Oregon, 32 miles north, indicate smoke seen issuing from Mount Hood. Forestry service investigates possible fire activity and monitors the mountain for signs of a blaze.
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Mt. Hood
Portland
Ore
The
Dalles
Mount Hood
Forestry Service
Farmer Dies From Gas Fire in Memphis Hotel
W L Murphy a farmer from near Quito Tennessee was found dead in a Memphis hotel room after he blew out the gas. The body was discovered cold indicating asphyxia in the room.
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Memphis
Tenn
W. L. Murphy
Quito
Detained British Ships Sunk in Hamburg Waters
Lloyds reports that the British steamships Auk Irish and City of Berlin sunk by the enemy after being detained in Hamburg at the outbreak of war.
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London
Auk
City of
Berlin
Hamburg
Lloyds
Kern Sees Wilson on Defense and Shipping Bill
Senator Kern the Democratic leader met President Wilson in Washington to discuss national defense, the shipping bill, and Mexican affairs. He said he would support the administration defense program and its main features.
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Washington
Kern
Wilson
Administration
American Aviator Norman Prince Not Captured
Paris reports official denial that American aviator Norman Prince was captured by the Germans. A representative of the foreign office rejected the rumor as false, clarifying Prince remains at large.
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Paris
Norman Prince
Foreign Office
Central Council Officers Elected at Danville Conference
In Danville the state charities conference elected officers and central council members. Named president is Dr. George Palmer of Springfield, with vice presidents Dr Charley Lillie East St. Louis and Dr F Rich Joliet, treasurer David Forgan Chicago, and an executive committee including Dr Pettit Ottawa Dr Ethan Gray Chicago George Perkins Chicago Bert Mathews Pekin Dr Theodore Sachs Chicago and Dr Taylor Springfield. Also elected are central council member Dr Frank Sibley Carmi and Miss Violet Jenses Rockford.
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Danville
State Charities Conference
George Palmer
Springfield
Charley Lillie
East St. Louis
F. Rich
Joliet
David Forgan
Chicago
Doctor Pettit
Ottawa
Ethan Gray
George Perkins
Herbert Mathews
Pekin
Theodore Sachs
Taylor
Injunction Sought Over Springfield Detention Home Site
A petition filed in the circuit court seeks to bar locating the Springfield Detention home at the Lloyd F Hamilton residence on North Seventh Street. Frances B Eck and Katherine Donnelly, nearby property owners, claim the home would be a nuisance. The suit names the county and Mr Hamilton as defendants.
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Springfield
Lloyd F. Hamilton
North Seventh Street
Frances B., Eck
Katherine Donnelly
Hamilton
Annie Roth
Claudia Harch
John Jeffries
Creighton
Charles B. Wyatt
Walter H. Mills
Decatur
Wyatt
Mila
Hazing Law Voided as Unconstitutional
Judge L B Murphy of the Werren county court ruled the 1901 hazing statute unconstitutional as class legislation. In Monmouth, ten high school boys allegedly forced Miles King to swim in a cold lake on May 25 and perform other acts. The boys, discharged, remain defendants in a civil suit for damages brought by King. The decision faults the act for grouping high school students with public institution personnel in one class.
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Monmouth
L. B. Murphy
Werren County Court
Monmouth High School
Miles King
King
Freshies Don Green Caps Parade at University of Chicago
Seventy five candidates for the Three-Quarters freshman club donned green caps and ribbons and paraded on campus for upperclassmen. The event will run Thursdays and Fridays until Thanksgiving with the university divided over the club. An editorial in the Daily Maroon condemns the group as a relic of hazing and foolish behavior.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Daily Maroon
Naid Gg
Westland disaster suits rise to six hundred thousand
Chicago reports forty seven more death and personal injury suits filed by Public Administrator Bishop of Cook county against Indiana Transportation company, owner of Eastland, seeking 10000 dollars each. The total now reaches sixty suits totaling 600000 dollars.
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Chicago
Bishop
Cook County
Indiana Transportation Company
Bt. Joseph-Chicago Company
Presbyterians Elect Moderator at Sterling Meeting
Dr. W. H. Penhailegon of Decatur was elected moderator of the Illinois Synod of the Presbyterian Church at Sterling. The synod voted to meet in Springfield next year, marking the church's centennial in Illinois to be observed.
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Presbyterians
Decatur
W. H. Penhailegon
Ilinois
Presbyterian Church
Sterling
Springfield
Illinois
State Relic Returned and G A R Encampment Report
A state relic was returned to the New York department of the Grand Army of the Republic encampment. Addresses included by Deputy Department Commander John M. Snyder Canton and Stephenson Post No 20. An Aurora report notes a defeat of a resolution favoring larger armed forces amid a stormy debate on preparedness and a resolution deploring settling international issues by force.
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Nols Volunteer Infantry
New York
John M
Aurora
United States
Illinois Baptista
Henry H. Gin
Chicago
Illinois county jails and jail plans feature in county antituberculosis meeting
At Meeting Danville Illinois a conference of state associations on antituberculosis charities and county infirmaries hosted over a dozen sessions. Anne Hinrichsen presented a long report on Illinois county jails with notable observations. Former State Architect Zimmermann shared jail model plans. Arthur Strawson discussed Red Cross plans for next year and State Heart Commissioner Drake spoke on cooperation.
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Danville
Anne Hinrichsen
Illinois
Zimmerman
Red Cross
Arthur Strawson
Drake
Springfield Bride of Chicago Man Married at Immaculate Conception
Miss Hueen Mary Dunne daughter of Governor Dunne wed William Joseph Corboy of Chicago in a Springfield ceremony at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Two thousand people attended including numerous state officials. The service was led by Rev Timothy Hickey vicar general of the Alto n diocese, aged eighty.
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Springfield
Hueen
Mary” Dunne
Dunne
William Joseph Corboy
Chicago
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Timothey Hickey
Alton
Salt Perils Durand Cattle Slaughter Case Moves On
Springfield report states the state board of livestock commissioners filed a motion in supreme court to set aside a Lake county court order delaying slaughter of Mrs. Scott Durand's infected cattle herd. The motion aims to place the case on the nearing docket. decision expected at December term.
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Springfield
Scott Durand
Lake County
State Board of Livestock Commissioners
Supreme Court
Illinois Baptist Convention Chooses Aurora as Next Year’s City
Representative G. H. Wilson of Quincy says anti saloon forces will win in the next legislature. He notes liquor interests offered to drop dry legis lation in exchange for dropping the campaign for further measures, but the pledge was declined. The big effort will target county option.
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Illlinois
Aurora
Alton
Illinois. Baptist Convention
G. H. Wilson
Quincy
General Assembly
Wilson
Fire damages Duquoin high school area and Maclin property
A blaze in Duquoin started in the garage of Edward B. Maclin, Republican candidate for county commissioner, threatening the $30,000 township high school and $40,000 of business property. Maclin home, garage, barn, and a horse were destroyed, with total damage around $5,000.
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Duquoin
Edward B. Maclin
Maclin
Illinois Synod Ends After Telegram to Mayor
The Illinois Presbyterian synod adjourned after sending a telegram to Mayor Thompson of Chicago. The telegram protested against Armenian massacres as reported by the press.
Two convicts escape amid dense fog at prison
Murray Hurlburt and ward Fitzgerald slipped from a Chicago prison as fog hid their escape. A posse pursues them across the countryside, authorities say.
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Dolet
Murray Hurlburt
Dward Fitzgerald
Chicago
A. Posseia
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