German von Mackensen Drives North Toward Pantzin Front
Field Marshal von Mackensen advances north of Foksham with a thrust aimed at Pantzin, forcing passages and pushing Russians back along the Sereth line in central Moldavia. German reports state a railway town Pantzin nears capture while Reich forces claim minor gains with Austro German positions holding. In two days battles Teutonic forces claim about 1,454 additional prisoners, on top of 5,660 previously taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Mackensene
Foksham
Moltdavia
Poksham
Sereth
von Mackensen
Tantzin
Pantzin
Fokshoe Tesom
Fo Terutchiu
Moldavia
Teutonic
Pantin
Tytertet
Serwyaaty Iit
Wwe
Dema
Neaver
Danube
Berlin
Fokohani
Raider Sunk by German Cruiser in Atlantic Report
New York dispatch says a German raider was met in the Atlantic and sunk by a British cruiser yesterday. Details are scarce about the vessels and the encounter. Lamport & Holt cites unconfirmed rumors their ship Voltaire may have been captured and recaptured and seen in Bermuda after leaving Liverpool November 28 bound for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Persia
Atlantic
Cruiner
Lamport & Holt Line
Voltaire
Bermuda
Liverpool
Milo Root Dies After Leaving U S Bench Under Charges
Milo A. Root former Washington state supreme court justice died after resigning in 1909 amid state bar inquiries that he allowed a railroad attorney to write an opinion in a case. He had sought a local superior bench seat last November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Milo A. Root
Washington State Supreme Court
State Bar Association
Root
Baseball Magnates Open Conference
Representatives from the Three-I league Western and Central leagues and the Central Association met in Cedar Rapids Iowa to discuss readjusting territory to improve finances. President A R Tarkey of the Three-I league called the conference and is expected to propose trading a city to the Central Association and possibly moving a Central League city to join the Three-I circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Central Association
A. R. Tarkey
Woman Suffragists Begin Picketing at White House Gates
Twelve members of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage staged a silent picketing at the two main White House gates. They wore white purple and yellow sashes and held banners reading Mr President what will you do for woman suffrage The women posted at attention from sunrise to sunset with the Silent Sentinels relieved every three hours. President Wilson briefly left and returned without engaging the pickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Washington
Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
Wilson
Bix Comanche Lediane
Oklahoma
Alice Paul
Congressional Union
Cities Searched for Harry Thaw
New York dispatch reports a broad search for Harry K Thaw indicted on kidnapping and assault charges involving Frederick Gronis Jr of Kansas City Missouri. Thaw was last in Philadelphia and likely headed to Washington then his Pittsburg area home as police note ongoing activity with a Philadelphia suspect denying identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Frederick Gronis Jr
Kateas City
Philadelphia
Pirtetrice
Washington
Thaw
Pillabure
Graemp
Toody Wetta
George Fo
Ure City
OB Byrnes
O' Byrnes
Oliver Brower
Pittsburg
Teaw
Beechwood Boulevard
Archibald Mackrell
Pittsboro
Campbell Hearing Up This Afternoon
Phoenix January 16 The legislature is not in session today with adjournment until Thursday. The supreme court will hold a sitting at 2 o clock for further argument and a possible decision on the mandamus proceedings against George W P Hunt who holds possession of the governor s office claimed by Tom Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Supreme Court
George W. P. Hunt
Tom Campbell
Luther D. Bradley Cartoonist Dies After Sudden Illness
Luther D. Bradley longtime Chicago Daily News cartoonist died suddenly at his home January 13 or 14. His political drawings gained national fame for their sharp, humorous commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Daily News
Colodny Fights Arizona University Discharge
Professor Isidor Colodny, discharged from the University of Arizona faculty by the board of regents, continues a campaign to regain his post. The faculty grievance committee took no action, while Colodny accuses President von Kieinsmid of using the regents as fall guys. He travels to Phoenix to push a plan for state control of all schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isidor Colodny
University of Arizona
Board of Regents
Colodny
Itte
von Kieinsmid
Br. Vor Kiciaten
Colodnay
Phoenix
Law Committee
Arizona Teachers’ Association
Professor Colodny
Tucson
Arizona Teacher
King Renews Confidence Boosts Cabinet Confidence
Madrid January 10 The king renewed confidence in the Romanes ministry after criticizing top officials who urged keeping the government in power. Premier Romanes sought royal backing before recent campaigns against him. The government now has prestige to face external and internal problems as Parliament reopens January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
Paris
Romanes
Socialist Mayor Strand Cleared of Bribe Charge
In Two Harbors Minnesota on January 10 a jury acquitted Ernest G Strand the Socialist mayor in the bribery case. The prosecutor said a second indictment accusing Strand of taking a $25 bribe likely will not go to trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Two Harbors
Minn
Ernest G. Strand
Strand
Court Modifies Ruling in Back Float Contest
In San Francisco on January 10 the United States Court of Appeals altered Judge Pantell’s Tucson ruling in the Baca float case. The court upheld the decision as modified, granting the Houldines a one nineteenth interest previously awarded to Joseph F Wise and Lecia J Wise, grantees of Antonio Laca. The case involves the Santa Cruz valley estate of about 100,680 acres and several parties including the Boykins Watts Wines and Wise attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court of Appeala
W. H. Pawtetlc
United States District Call of Anzona
Bonifin Et A
Tuccor
Baca
Joseph W. Halley
Weldon M. Batley
Joho Ho Campbell
Boykins
LL Kingan
Watts
Uvie
Selima Franklin
Bande
United States
Tucson
Jesus Maria
Cebessa de Baca
Antonio Reca
Santa Cruz
Pecta Cruz County
Dry New Mexico urged in message to the legislature
Governor W C De Baca urges an amendment to the state constitution to submit prohibition to voters. Lieutenant Governor WE Lindsey reads the message as Governor Teague remains confined in a sanatorium. The plan advocates taxing commission powers, a state budget system, and a modified Australian ballot for New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
Arguments Heard on 8 Hour Law in Supreme Court
Final arguments on the constitutionality of the Adamson law were presented in the supreme court. Special Assistant Attorney General Hagerman closed the government case, contending Congress can authorize the law and that it functions temporarily like the Interstate Commerce Commission regulating rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Hagerman
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Colonel William Cody Dies in Denver
Colonel William Frederick Cody known as Buffalo Bill died in Denver at 12:05 PM his wife and daughter at his bedside after a long illness. He had been in a coma since this morning and had recently returned from Glenwood Springs where he sought recovery after a winter of illness and exertion. Funeral plans were to be handled by the Elks and Masons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
William Frederick Cody
Buffalo, Hills
America
Iis
Code
Wrc
Tia
Mra L Decker
Cody
Elke
Masons
Wiette
Demyer
Coronel
Wio
Glenwood Springs
Democratic Party Endorses Hunt Contest. Stoneman Resigns
The Arizona State Democratic Committee repudiates Chairman Stoneman and Secretary Powers for opposing the Hunt contest. It passes a resolution with 26 votes for endorsement and undivided allegiance to Hunt as standard bearer. Stoneman will resign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix. Ariz
State Democratic Committee
Stoneman
Hunt
Democratic Party
House Rules Committee Delays Note Leak Probe
Washington D C Jan 10 The House Rules Committee suspended public hearings on Representative Woods resolution to investigate a stock market leak around President Wilsons peace note. Proceedings highlighted a lack of formal action while witnesses claimed no leaks and notes about a morning release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House Rules Committee
Representative Woods
Wilson
Cornelius Ford
Wr. McEvoy
William S.odlin
International News Service
New York
C. W. Barron
Dow, Jones & Company
Lawson
Stock Exchange
Dow Jones & Co
Entente Note to Wilson Nears Delivery in Paris
Paris reports Marcel Hatin says the entente reply to President Wilson’s peace note will be ultra sensational and delivered soon. London confirms all entente governments have approved the text, with publication delayed 48 hours after American receipt. The reply, longer and more specific than prior statements, remains guarded in tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Marcel Hatin
Entente
Wilson
London
Employee saves many cattle from fire in Denver barn
Denver dispatch reports Howard L. Lata, a horse wrangler, saved sixty Herford cattle from a Hollis and Platt stockyards barn fire. Although flames forced him to retreat from horses on the second floor, he guided the first floor bulls to an exit, was knocked down several times, and escaped unharmed aside from minor injuries. A bystander was tossed by an escaping bull but not hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Hollis & Platt
Stockyards
Howard L. Lata
Lata
Also Mentioned on This Page
Milo Root
U. S. Bench
Etree
Harry Thaw
Campbell
Luther D. Bradley
San Francisco
Dry
New Mexico
W.f.cody
Colonel Cody
Scott County
Iowa
CH. Stoneman
Gabinet
Wood
Belling
R. W. Belling
F. A. Connolly & Co
Brokers
Henry
Garnett
Bolling
W. A. Crawford
Central News of America
Financial America
Wall Street
Lane
ULTRA
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!