California Seamen Return From War Raider Captivity
Two California seamen and a first officer returned to New York after months as prisoners of a German raider. They appeared before the United States shipping commissioner, providing accounts of their captivity aboard a German ship, with their release marking a surprise end to a harrowing voyage.
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California
U. S
OH Ward
New York
Germar
Eh Ste Igent
Brest
Colorado inaugurated Shoup as governor in January 1874
In Denver January 1874 Oliver H. Shoup of Colorado Springs was inaugurated as governor, succeeding Julius Canter. Shoup’s rise shifted state power from Republicans to Democrats, who also gained two state offices including secretary of state and superintendent of public instruction.
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Denver
Oliver i
Stoup
Corado Springs
Colorado
Julius Canter
Local Squabbling Fray Reaches Pekin And St Louis
A garbled report shows Beupy Mellovern of St Louis and Ald Herman of Pekin involved in a January altercation over foxing bets. The fragment hints at a dispute or game related matter with two named individuals and places in Illinois and Missouri.
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Herman Peoria
Fragmented OCR Health Note Teases Vague Symptoms
A garbled OCR fragment mentions stomach, kidney region, and weather related terms. It lacks clear subjects or actions but hints at health concerns and systemic symptoms without coherent details.
Wilson Seeks Publicity for Peace Talks and Armistice Terms
The article outlines steps to publicize the peace conference and armistice details. It notes a joint communique, a publicity agent, and press handling by Ray Stander Baker. It reports discussions in French, coverage by French papers crediting Wilson, and the extension of the armistice terms including return of machinery and ships to the Allies.
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Witherto
United States
Wilson
Hiéew
Paris
Ray Standard Baker
Pueblo Chieftain Denies German Propaganda Pact
Alfred J. Smith testified before a senate committee that the Pueblo Chieftain agreed in 1915 to publish pro German articles for 26000 dollars with payments monthly and tied to German instructions. Editor Walter L. Wilder denied any such payments or influence on editorial policy and affirmed neutrality before and support for wartime policy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alfred J. Smith
Pueblo
Kuert Ziegler
Denver
New York
Bernstorff
Alva A. Swain
I. N. Stevens
Smith
Godfrey Schirmer
Colorado
Chieftain Pueblo
Colo
Walter L. Wilder
The
Pueblo Chieftain
Chieftain
Peru and Grile Gripped by General Strike
Cable dispatch from Lima reports a general strike affecting between 26,900 and 36,000 workers in Lima and Callao. Troops fight mobs looting Chinese shops in Malambo, with authorities claiming control as several thousand men strike at Morococh a Copper mines and clashes wounded several strikers.
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Associated Press
Lima
Peru
Paraiso
Tantiago
Chile
Strie
Malambo
Lims
Callan
Morocedha
Cerro de Pasco
Morrococha
Navy Officers Promoted by President in Rear Admiral Move
President Wilson approves naval board recommendations promoting captains Harold P. Norton John D. McDonald Hilary P. Jones Charles P. Plunkett Joseph Strauss to permanent rear admiral and elevating officers Benjamin C. Bryan William Howard George W. Rhine Victor Hine Archibald H. Seales Frederick Brewster Zasset Jr. Richard H. Jackson to temporary rear admiral.
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Associated Press
Washington
President Wilson
Naval Board of Selection
Harold P. Norton
John “Dd. McDonald
Hilary P. Jones
Charles P. Plunkett
Joseph Strauss
Fopts
Benjamin C. Bryan
William,. Howard
George W. Rhine
Victor Hine
Archibald H
Bolshevik agitation seen as economic not political
Department of Justice officials say Bolshevik activity in the United States shows no sign of causing open disorder. Observers note the movement is largely concentrated in New York and appears economic in nature, with organizers keeping within the law.
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Washington
United States
Department of Justice
New York
Hapin Gets 20 Years for Wife’s Killing
Dew Yorm, former city editor of the New York Evening World, pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree for shooting his wife as she slept on September 16. The court sentenced him to a term from 29 years to life in state prison.
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Dew Yorm
Churigs & Apin
New York Evening World
Wanty
Sonlonce LO State
Anti Bolshevik Leader Defeats Bolsheviki on Canucasisa River
In SemiWestern Russia the anti Bolshevik commander Alan Yirnss and 604 prisoners were captured after a sharp defeat of Bolshevik forces on the Canucasisa river. details are sparse and the report emphasizes the victory and captives.
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Yirnss Alan
Feneral
Tieskine
Russia
Kuitia
Canucasisa
Delays in Senate on European Relief Fund Action
The $190000000 European famine relief measure, approved by the House, faces days of delay in the Senate. Majority Leader Martin chairs the appropriations committee. senators seek information on fund disposition. Secretary Lansing in Paris and Allied subscriptions to the famine fund are under review.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Wilson
Appropriations Committee
Majority
Martin
Lansing
Paris
Luxemburg Republic Fails After Six Hours
The Luxemburg Republic proclaimed by the public health committee lasted six hours before French military forces restored order in the Grand Duchy, according to Brussels reports cited by the Express.
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Luxemburg
London
Republic of Luxemburg
Committee On Public Health
Express
Brussels
Grand Duchy
Seven More Women Arrested At White House Protest
A National Woman's Party demonstration before the White House led to 17 arrests. Protesters used slogans and soaked wood with fires in a metal garbage can. police detained the demonstrators and a street cleaner doused the flames.
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White House
Washington
National Womans Party
Wilson
Bolsheviks Pelted in Geneva After Paris Talks
Fragmentary report from Geneva dated January 14 notes Bolsheviks being pelted by a large crowd after Paris talks with French and Swiss authorities. Mention unclear police action and reactions by officials and troops.
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Geneva
Vienna
PSG
Ste le Pis
Posefyts
Controlling Interest in Giants Sold for $1
New York January 14 The controlling interest in the New York National League club, held by the estate of Johan T Bush, was sold to Charles A Stoneman broker Judge Francis N McQuade and Dean J McGraw for 2 1 9 0 0 0 0 The new officers named Charles A Stoneman president John J McGraw vice president and manager Judge Francis X McQuade treasurer John B Foster secretary The board includes Ross Robertson John Whalen Horace A Stoneman and Leo J Bends all residents of the city
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Associated
New York
New York National Lenate Club
Johan T. Bush
Charles A Stoneman
Francis N McQuird
Dean J McGraw
John J. McGraw
Francis X. McQuaide
Treacrer
John B. Foster
Ross Robertson
John Whalen
Horace A. Stoneman
Leo J Bends
Navy recruitment rushed to man Germany ships
Navy demobilization plans are in abeyance and recruiting for permanent service is being pressed now so the navy may be prepared. The Allied war council considers allowing six man German merchant ships to aid in bringing the American army home from France. Larger German liners can furnish a transport capacity for 76,000 men a month.
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Germany
Washington
Allied War Council
France
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