Victims of Persia Disaster Noted Amid War News
The report lists an American missionary among victims in the Persia disaster and surveys a wide array of wartime updates. It covers Loos casualties in France, Russian moves in Bessarabia, Czernowitz evacuations, compulsory service debates in Britain, and various battles and diplomatic notes across Europe.
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Persia
Belgium
France
Bessarabia
Czernowitz
London
Perograd
Teutonic
Czernowicz
Zabatchlcky
Czer
Polomea
Czernowics
Flags at half mast in honor of Kanean City editor
Kapess City Missouri reports flags at half mast today in Kanean City to honor Col onel Robert T. Van Horn founder of Kanean City Journal and a noted editor statesman and poll leader in the community.
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Kapess City
Jan
Death claims son of noted singer in San Diego
Hans Schumannheink 24, son of Madame Schumann-Heink, died in San Diego after two weeks of pneumonia. He had been engaged in real estate, survived by his widow, two children, his mother, and several siblings. Madame Behumannheink raced from Chicago to San Diego then Riverside before reaching the hospital.
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San Diego
Hans Schumannheink
Madame Schumann-heink
Hfe
Schumann-Heink
Madame Behumannheink
Chicago
Madama Behumann-Heink
Riverside
San Mego
Tininesa
Maryland Faces Deadlock Over Maryland Speakership
Maryland faces a potential delay in inauguration as the Democratic party wrestles over the speakership in the House of Delegates. The chamber, 86 Democrats, 44 Republicans, and two Fusionists, is split, risking delayed organization and keeping Governor Goldsborough in office longer than expected.
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Annapolis
Goldabargus
Funeral prompts school closures as community mourns
A funeral service is announced for the afternoon causing public schools to dismiss early so students may attend. The disruption reflects the community’s response to the event and its impact on daily routines.
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Ler
Democrat Leads in Mississippi Fifth District Race
Meridian Mississippi reports W. W. Venable Democrat appears to lead in yesterday's special election for the Fifth Mississippi Congressional district to fill the seat of the late Samuel A. Witherspoon. Venable leads five opponents as returns come in from the January 5 race in Meridian.
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Meridian
Misa
W. W. Venable
Samuel A. Witherspoon
Exports of 1915 Break City Record at Philadelphia
Philadelphia officials report 1915 port exports surged past 1914, totaling 135 million dollars. Grain shipments led with 44,205,600 bushels, up 21,174,398 from 1914, while imports dropped about 18 million dollars.
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Philadelphia
Mary
Prince Andrew Recalls Saloniki Bombardment Raid
Prince Andrew of Greece describes the December 20 aerial attack on Saloniki and the allied camp near Zeltenlik. He notes three bombers dropping with precision, allied ships firing, and German consulates being evacuated as crowds watch. Italian telegraph receipts rise sharply in Rome.
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Paris
Andrew
Greece
Constantine
Associated Press
Zel‘tenlik
Saloniki
Safoniki
Stajor Metaras
King George Street
Aston
Garrall
Crosa
Fous Croods
Salantki
Mish nationalist hits conscription in Ireland
John Redstead, leader of the Irish Nationalists, opposes conscription by every means. He hints that conscription could meet civil war in Ireland, though he says the Irish are willing to bear their share of the war’s burdens.
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Apquith
Anabie
John Simon
John Redstead
Ireland
Denouncement of Col Roosevelt Sparks Political Clash
In Wayblogton a Senate committee reports on charges linked to efforts to press a ship purchase bill for belligerent nations. The majority attacks Roosevelt for not testifying while contending the allegations are baseless. the minority deems the bill a poor policy and criticizes pursuing ships from belligerents.
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Wayblogton
Congress
Adrol Detesti
Senate
Hoth
Alao
Caf
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Wilson
Brevetary
Bryan
United States
Baels
Bona Fda
Benator Burton
Renator Willams
Ship Plox Trust
London
House of Commons
Cole
Munithons
Turion
Reosaselt
Sanitiens
New York Central
Ogden
Westtound
Cineroault
Congressman Buchanan Freed on $5,000 Bail in Illicit Strike Plot
New York January 5 Congressmen Frank Muchanan of Kinota Indicted on charges of conspiring to foment strikes in munition plants. He appeared in court and was released on a $5,000 bail. He is described as calm and cooperative during the proceedings.
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New York
Frank Muchanan
Kinota
Clargeas
Hero of siege dies at 61 in empire tale
Sir George Scott Hobertson, famed hero of the Chitral siege twenty one years ago, has died at age 61. The veteran officer, renowned for his steadfast leadership, passed away in Tendon on January. His service spanned decades across the empire, earning lasting recognition for his courage and duty.
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Tendon
Oeorge Scott Hobertson
Chitral
England Hangs Back on Conscription in Derby Plan Debate
A Jan 4 report notes over 1 million men have not offered service as the Derby plan faces cabinet crisis. Britain weighs compulsory service while Ireland is excluded. The piece contrasts Allied efforts with Austro German offensives and Balkan activity, plus British advances in Kamerun and forces converging on Jaundo.
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Tandon
Earl of Derby
Ainck
United Kingdom
Martial Manhod
Ireland
Aleola
Ansela Fighta
England
Musakos
Armiea
Czernowits
Bulgaria
Andrea
Abe
Ebe
Serbia
Constantinople
Albcanie
Albania
Perhapa
Faend
Ausstia
Germany
Pune
Kamerun
Herman
Heelig
General Huerta In Weak State
El Paso Tex May 5 General Victoriano Huerta former provisional president of Mexico, who recently arrived here, passed a restful night according to his physician. His condition is near fall but slightly improved after an operation yesterday to remove fluid from the intestinal tract.
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EL Paro
Tex
Victoriana Huerta
Mexlca
Aulra
Sacred Edifice in Rome Closed After Attempted Self Harm
Home, Jan 4, 11:40 p m The Basilica in St Peters closed today after a young man Antonio Giovannalo attempted suicide inside the sacred edifice. Giovannalo shot himself, the wound was caught but blood was spilled, and the basilica was closed. It will not reopen until reconsecrated, likely tomorrow.
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la Marte
St Peters
Antonio Giovannalo
Govannaln
Iisecff
Day in Congress: tariff debate and water power talks
Washington reports a busy day in Congress with Representative Hughes attacking tariffs and crediting wartime prosperity. Debates on development of public water power continued, Naval and Postal committees held hearings, and land and water power measures advanced.
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Washington
Housas
Representative Hughes
Naval
naval BNL + Postoffice
Renate
Nooo
Lande
Wilson awaits further advice on submarine incident
Washington dated January 5 reports President Wilson and Secretary Lansing reviewing latest information on the Persia submarine affair. Two American passengers aboard the ship were identified. details about vessel designation and armed status are under expert review. Senator Stone plans a possible Senate committee meeting to address international issues. James W. Gerard conferred with Berlin officials on the sinkings of the Persia and related naval questions.
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Washington
Wilson
Lansing
Persia
der Penfield
Vienna
Ambassa Gerard
Berlin
Marnell
Robert N. McNeely
America
Aden
Charles Grant
Benator Stone
Foreign Relations’ Committee
Senate
Mexico
United States
Gerard
Bertin
London
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
James W. Gerard
Foreign Office
Feria
Gerard Fe
Navy
Admiral von Thrpits
William
Mr. Sallabury
Takoma Wark
Marseilies
India
Peninsular and Oriental Steamattp Company
Mr. Ballsbury
Weesel
Marnelites
Protection for Imperial Valley levee project recommended
Washlogtos Jan 5 A War Department report to Congress recommends building a levee seventeen feet high and many miles long at the Volcano Lake site to shield Imperial Valley California from Colorado River floods. An extendable effect in height for future protection is also advised, with town costs not to exceed 1,250,000 dollars.
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Volcano Lake
Imperial Valley of California
Colorado
War Department
Guffies
Three Naval Cases To Be Settled
London January 4 The British foreign secretary says three naval incidents will be submitted to an impartial tribunal for investigation The cases include the sinking of the White Star liner Arable the destruction of a German submarine by a Finnish cruiser on the Danish coast and submarine attacks on the British steamer Ruel The note mentions Germany’s protest over civilized warfare rules and asserts Britain will not restrict judicial inquiry.
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Danial
Ruel
Ble
Edward Grey
Acme
Hare Long
Batelong
Ftorclen
Hite Moajesty
Germany
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