Reds Capture Yank and Polish Forces in East Siberia
In Chita on January 26 a garbled telegram reports Bolsheviks captured an American Red Cross party and an entire Polish army corps at Kiuchinskaya. The dispatch recounts broader Irkutsk region events around Kolchak’s overthrow, including evacuations, clashes, and Allied involvement through December and January.
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Chita
East Siberia
Coibreil Blunt
Miss Ford
Charette
American Red Cross
Kiuchins Oyn
Joseph TH. Roy
Irkutsk
Kolchak
Social Revolutionary
Zeme
Krasnoyarsk
Messovayva
Admiirat Kolchak
Memenoffs
Sth
Marri
Verkla Vdinsk
Senenoff
Mensovaya
German peace delegate arrives in city amid postwar talks
Dr Wilhelm Mawes Gertan has arrived and was met by Kuri von Leisner head of the German peace delegation. He then proceeded to reply to the German embassy in the Rue He.
Fire at Bombay Strikers Rally in Bombay Presidency
In Bombay presidency 200000 cotton workers strike early. Military fired on a crowd, causing casualties including one dead. Morning crowds halted streetcars and vehicles, forcing passengers to dismount. Tensions rose as rioting continued and troops opened fire after warnings.
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Twinbay
Sun and Herald to Merge in February under New Name
Frank A. Munsey, owner of the Sun and Evening Sun, announced that the Sun and Herald will merge February 16 under the name the Sun and New York Herald. The move follows his recent acquisition of the New York Herald and Evening Telegram from the Bennett estate.
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Great
New York
Frank A. Munsey
New York Sun
The
Evening Sun
New York Herald
Evening Teervram
Janes Gordon Bennett
Sun and Herald
Sun
Russia plans seven day week imposes twelve hour workday
Dispatch from Helsingfors reports Bolsheviki aim to force daily labor across Russia with a compulsory twelve hour day. All working classes are said to be affected and enforcement is described as severe.
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London
Helsingfors
Russia
Fania
Oldest Regular Yank Sergeant dies of pneumonia
Sergt Joseph Dunwoody ninety seven oldest former enlisted man of the regular army died at the soldiers home after pneumonia following a bout of influenza. He was born in Dublin.
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Joseph Dunwoody
Soldiers’ Home
Washington, D. C
Washington
Vie
Dubin Ty
Epidemic of influenza reported across many states
Reports from public health officials nationwide indicate the influenza epidemic is spreading but not causing panic. Health leaders say cases are milder and under control, with cooperation from local and state authorities in combating the disease.
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Wreehington
United States
Public Health Bureau
Public Health Service
Draledwin
United States Public Health Service
Virgin apparition case near Metz debunked
In Metz France on January 26 excitement rose in Nouveant a village near the city over a claimed Virgin apparition beside a churchyard. An official investigation has determined the sighting was not a miracle and found no evidence of supernatural activity.
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Metz
France
Nouveant
Apparition and Lorraine Miracle Draws Comment from Bishop
The report describes an apparition on village steps where a priest noted a scene at sunset casting two trees into the outline of a Madonna statue. Bishop Ruch of Metz remarked that though miracles are rare, the return of Lorraine to France is a major wonder, and patience may be needed for further miracles.
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Littl
Ruch
Metz
Lorraine
France
Queen Mary Adopts Smoking Habit Says Reynolds Report
Reynolds Newspaper reports Queen Mary has taken up smoking one cigarette after lunch with strict moderation. The royal figure has long opposed modern fashion and dances, but reportedly now cigarettes form a daily habit after meals.
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London
Reynolds
Queen Mary
Victim of Sleeping Sickness in Plainfield
Rand Thoms brother of Dr Simon Flexner head of the Rockefeller Institute is critically ill with sleeping sickness at his Plainfield home after two weeks of unconsciousness. Dr Wexner and Prof Thomas of Johns Hopkins have brought injectible stimulant treatment to study the case with no stated progress.
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Plainfield
Rand Thoms
Simon Flexner
Rockefeller Institute
Wexner
Profecusor Thomas
Medical
Hopkins Universty
Thomas
U-boat Record Confirms Lusitania Sinking
Copenhagen January 26 reports former German submarine commanders confirm the U-boat U22 and U20 sank the Lusitania. They say the U22 crewman went insane after the sinking and is now in a German asylum.
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Copenhagen
Cgerman
Werale
Britain plans sterner policy to end Ireland unrest
London reports Britain will stamp out terror in Ireland with a strong policy, possibly martial law as a last resort. A £10,000 reward plus pardon awaits any informant in murders of 14 policemen. Viscount French gains wide powers to suppress disorders as operations begin following Deputy Redmond’s death.
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London
Great Britain
Ireland
Viscount French
Lor’t Tlenutenant
Cnrte Blanche
Edmond
Flu cases surge in New York as authorities fight spread
New York reports 2,855 influenza cases in the last 24 hours, up 324 from the day before. There were 90 deaths, down three, and pneumonia deaths reached 10. Since January 1 there have been 87 pneumonia deaths and 1,000 pneumonia cases total.
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New York
Rare Shakespeare Poem Copy Arrives With Bookseller
A rare 16th century edition of Venus and Adonis, printed in 1593, valued at about 3000 dollars, arrived in New York in the hands of dealer George TD Suita who was a passenger on the Cunard liner Cormanta from Liverpool. The book is attributed to Henry V uncovering a misread context.
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New York
George TD. Suita
River Shannon Flood Destroys Towns in Ireland
Dublin reports the River Shannon overflowed its banks on January 26 forcing abandonment of villages including Athlone. Regions in Cormaught and Leinster look like a lake with widespread damage to commerce and livestock as floodwaters carry away home stock and livestock.
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Dublin
Shannon
Athlone
Bntire
Cortmaught
Leinster
Lady Astor Opens Debate on Liquor Trade Control
Lady Astor MP for Plymouth argued against prohibition in Liverpool. She urged state purchase and control of the liquor trade, saying prohibition is impracticable and that people go to public houses for warmth and companionship. She criticized temperance workers for not addressing these needs.
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Liverpool
Lady Astor
Plymouth
Prince of Wales Deluged With U S Love Notes
London reports the Prince of Wales receives about 45000 letters weekly from American correspondents since his return. He reviews the mail with his secretary and enjoys a lively perusal of proposals, crank letters, and daily notes from the United States.
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London
Prince of Wales
Iis Royal Highness
United States
Chicago census momentum boosts city population estimate
Chicago census work advances with over half the books complete and about 3 million residents estimated. Of 2200 enumerators, 1300 have finished their tasks.
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Chicago
Pcity
Seven German Soldiers Held for War Crimes in Taille
Seven German soldiers including a captain are jailed in the fortress at Taille on theft and pillage charges during enemy occupation. Their arrival was reported January 26.
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Lille
Taille
Amon
Body of Man Found by Hunters in Isolated Woods
The frozen body of a well dressed man about fifty was found suspended from a tree in woods near Niles Center by hunters. No identification, only 46 cents. clothing described as quality and in good condition. Village residents view the nonresident victim, entrance to the isolated area remains unclear.
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Niles Center
Pussyfoot to Visit France
William FP Jehineos an American Anti sabal lague organizer will leave southern France this week to rest.
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Pussyfoot
France
William F. Jehnser
England
London
William FP
Huss
Jehineos
Secretary of Labor Says Reds Must Go
Secretary Wilson announces deportation of Englebert Pries for joining the Communist Party of America. The ruling sets a precedent for other members and outlines the law and criteria used to deem the party an organization seeking to overthrow the U.S. government by force.
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Secretary OF Labor
Organization
Shows !T
Washington
Meusnoarti
Communist Party of America
United States
Wilson
Englebret
Communist Party
Whan
Vries
Astax
Faeta
Pries
Maniferto
Congress
Kies
Austria
Port Mayron
Mitch
Quebec
Communist Party of Amer
Com International
Communist Party America
Communist Interna
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