Terre Haute Officials Arrested in Federal Election Conspiracy
Terre Haute city administration members including Mayor Donn M. Roberts and 20 others were seized in Indianapolis on indictments accusing a conspiracy to corrupt the November election. Bonds ranged to ten thousand dollars. Roberts failed to post and remained jailed. Authorities said more arrests were anticipated as investigations expand.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Indianapoli
Ind
Bee
Terre Flante
United States
Donn M. Roberts
Hlp
Dennis Shea
Vigo County
el EH. Redman
Thomas ~Iith
Terre Tlauty
British Correct Sea Error by Commander Hedlaks
Commander Carlton Hedlaks argues the initial naval error was defending the entrenchments as the number of modern ships. He says Germany should deploy oil ships abroad and to sea while home ports stay defended, noting Goeben and Breslau class vessels.
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Keadon
Carlton Hedlaks
Vexsreis
Goeben
T&k
Breslau
Jhresden
Talrise
Shine
Termians
Bulgars Move Toward Joining Entente Allies
A Paris Figaro report claims Bulgaria will join the Triple Entente after newly obtained guarantees ensuring the country will respect its tradite and honor financial obligations. The piece notes the Entente powers have undertaken to secure Bulgarian cooperation in the ongoing conflict against their enemies.
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Tiatun
Leoumanit
Hiple Entente
Figaro
Ae Sena
Washington woman killed in gasoline explosion at 639 F Street
Mrs Wefers, cleaning plume materials in her shop, was burned when gasoline exploded. She died in Emergency Hospital after brave attempts by bystanders and firefighters to extinguish flames. Her son Bernard, a student sprinter, had several records at Georgetown University. A Belgian relief fundraiser at Rauschkr's featured Meyer Davis Orchestra and a small entry cost.
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F Street
Suece
gove@aca
Iuthketes
Durie
JF Street Northwest
Earl
New York City
New York Athletic Club
Weters
Mra. Wefers
Turk
Ll. Netty
Wefers
Washington
Hernard
Formetown University
The Iron Cross History From Prussia to World War I
A compact history of military decorations, focusing on the Iron Cross. It notes the badge as the German empire's premier distinction, revived by Emperor William II at the war’s start, awarded across ranks for valor on eyewitness or officer recommendation, and tracing its origins to Frederick William III in 1813 after Prussia’s 1806 defeat.
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Willam
Frederick William Jtl
Prussia
Jena
Napoleon Bonaparte
Founding and meaning of Iron Cross and Victoria Cross
The article traces the origin of Prussia’s Iron Cross founded by William IV after Napoleon’s retreat from Moscow, its 1816 dissolution, and revival in 1870, noting nearly 659,000 awarded by 1872. It compares to Britain’s Victoria Cross, created by Queen Victoria in 1856 for valor, recounting early deeds and broad usage across wars and notable recipients.
The Legion of Honor and Other Russian and French Decorations
The Legion of Honor is France’s top award for military and civil merit founded by Napoleon. It was reorganized in 1852 and has been awarded for valor and civic achievement. The Medaille Militaire is a rarer high honor for wartime service created in 1852. The Order of St. George, founded by Catherine II in 1769, is the highest Russian military order, with the fourth class attainable for heroism. It notes Czar Alexander I’s restoration in 1801 and the 1877 award to Duke Nicholas, with Emperor Nicholas II potentially earning it if he takes the field.
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Russia
London
Tof Bormarsund
Baltic Sea
Ccla
C.D. Lucas
Leutenant
Light Brigade
Batte of Balaklava
Germany
Great Britain
Liege
Bel-gian
Napoleon III
Albert
Belgium
Clermans
Legion of Honor
Order of St. George
Ita
Moscow
Alexander I
Alexander
Nicholas
Austria
Turkey
Baron von Hauser
Italy
Volta
Trajan
Flauser
Austria’s Coveted Maria Theresa Order Recalls Historic Honors
The article outlines the Order of Maria Theresa founded in 1757 by Empress Maria Theresa for military merit, noting its grand master as emperor and the grand cross reserved for victorious army leaders. It also describes the Leopold Order of Belgium, its motto Union constitutes power, and its role as a personal decoration for valor and civilian service, with open eligibility for men and women.
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Austria-Hungary
Maria Theresa
Frederick
Kolin
Francia Joseph
Duke of Cumberland
Alphonso de Bourbon
William of
Germany
Belgium
Netherlands
Leopold
Grave Dog Cemetery Opens in Milwaukee. Teddy Leads Mourning
Special to The Washington Post from Milwaukee reports a dog cemetery, where pets receive burials at around 40 dollars. Teddy the terrier sparked a grand funeral procession, seven carriages in mourning, as society patrons support five acres on Swan farm in Wauwatosa.
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Washington Post
Milwaukee
Teddy Miler
Teddy
Fiowera
Swan Farm
Wauwatosa
FE. M. Sullivan
Wisconsin Humane Society
Humana
Cold Wave Broken Across Nation After Record Low Temps
The cold wave eased with rising temperatures predicted nationwide after daily records. Mile of subzero readings appeared in Northfield Wisconsin at 32 below and Albany New York at 16 below. Hartford Connecticut logged 4 below and Syracuse New York 12 below as far south as Florida felt the cold.
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Mississippi River
Atlantic
Smmll
Great Lakes States
Pacific
Northield
Albany
Hartford
Conn
Syracuse
Peoria
Florida Peninsula
New England
New York
West Virgin
Chechigan
Winosis
Missouri
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Christmas Bargain Sale on Suits and Overcoats
After holiday spending, a store advertises two groups of suits priced at 14.95 and 19.95 with a large stock of regualr suits and overcoats. It promises wide size and style options from regular stock and affordable pricing to attract Christmas shoppers.
The Convenient Overcoat Mackinaw Coats Feature Style and Warmth
The Mackinaw coats are praised as versatile garments for all around use. Young men have added street wear appeal with bright patterns. The coats are thick and warm and praised for convenient design, including shorter skirts.
Big Choir To Greet 1915 In DC New Years Eve Service
The Christian Endeavor Union of the District of Columbia plans a large New Years Eve song service at the Treasury south plaza with a mass chorus directed by Percy S. Foster. Songs will include My Old Kentucky Home and My Country Tis of Thee. The program features band music under Sal Minster and megaphone quartet led by Edwin F. Callow. Invocation by Rev Dr John Britton Clark. Arrangements include Rexford T. Hales JD Clark Rev Huddle George A. Juirk and Allen B. Mechem.
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Christian Endeavor Union of
District of Columbia
Treasury Building
Percy 5. Foster
Connie. Taurie
Kentucky
Sal Minster
Edwin F. Callow
John Britton Clark
First Presbyterian Church
Rexford T. Hales
District Union
JD Clark
Ler. Huddle
St. Pauls
Tutheran Dimirch
George A. Juirk
Young Men's Christian Association
Allen BE. Mechem
District Christian Endeavor Union
Frank T Rawlings Dead Local Businessman and Fraternal Leader
Frank T Rawlings a 62 year city resident prominent in business and fraternal circles died at his residence the Cairo. Born in Calvert county Maryland in 1850 he moved here early and led the Frank T Rawlings Company in real estate loans and insurance on New York avenue. Survived by wife Emma two sons Jesse W and Richard G Rawlings and daughter Mrs James Barr of Milwaukee. Funeral from the Cairo tomorrow at 2:00 with Rev I Harvey Thinham Western Presbyterian officiating burial in Rock Creek Cemetery.
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Frank T. Rawlings
Cairo
Mr. Rawlings
Calvert County
New York Avenue
Knights Templar
Knights of Pythias
Independent
Order of Odd Felons
Emma T. Rawlings
Jesse W
Richard G. Rawlings
James Barr
Milwaukee
I. Harvey Thinham
Western Presbyterian Church
Rock Creek Cemetery
Siege of Naco Continues Up To First Page
General Hugh L. Scott met at the border to urge an end to cross border fighting near Naco. Mexican garrison at Agua Prieta digs entrenchments and lays mines while Governor Martorena's forces reportedly retire. Arnulfo Gomez says Mayterena's advance guard is six miles away with 109 defenders expected. Foreign Minister Sidro Fabela leaves New Orleans for Washington and London on financial talks for Carranza. A Tampico action report notes Carranza forces falling back toward Tampico after a Villa defeat at Ebano station. Consul Canada notes no Tampico fighting yesterday and other Mexican updates remain without new advices.
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Douglas
Carranza
Agua Prieta
Martorena
Nace
Sonora
Arnulfo Gomez
Agua Frida
Gomez
Fabela En
New Orleans
Tampico
State Department
Villa
Hirano Station
Enic
Valasco
Vera
Cruz
Ville
Ebano Sta Yon
Canada
Vera Cruz
Frat Banquets Highlight Two Washington High School Groups
Annual Lanquets in Washington last night featured Fi Phi of Central and Western and Adelphic of McKinley Manual Training High School. Speakers included alumni and active members with toastmasters Paul Blackstone and J Raymond Wells.
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Fi Phi
Central and Western
Adelphic
McKinley Manual Training High School
Washington
Crystal Room
Ebbitt
Paul Blackstone
John Stokes
Philip Pepper
Edwin Gibron
Gene Broaddus
Adelphic Fraternity
Oak
Raleigh
J. Raymond Wells
I. I. Nesbit
Ralph S. Moore
Andrew S. Bissett
Ernest Fortier
Chantry Davis
J. Rogues
W. B. Green Way
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Bbitt
N Street
Roy
Mathewa
Henry
Drager
Peril on the Mexican Border
A Philadelphia Ledger analysis argues the United States must restrain Mexican combatants near the border to protect Americans in border towns. It discusses Carranza’s rejection of U S force, Villa and other factions, and calls for decisive action to keep the border free of belligerents.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Carranza
Villa
Ciutierrez
Honoring Alma Mater Cabinet Club Dance at Raleigh
The Cabinet Club of University of Washington students will host an entertainment and dance at the Raleigh to honor their alma mater. The event unites the Michigan congressional delegation Wolverine students and Washington alumni with 31 Washington students in Washington on vacation. A feature will be moving pictures from last spring showing Michigan athletic teams campus scenes and university buildings under L. F. Dietrichs arrangements.
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Cabinet Club
Washington
University of Michigan
Raleigh
Michigan Congressional
The
Wolverine University
Michigan University
Congress
Michigan
L. F. Dietrichs
Arrangements Made for Tech Reunion at School
Arrangements completed for the Tech reunion at the school on Tuesday include a 3 o'clock business meeting, a banquet, and an evening program of music moving pictures and dancing.
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Tech
Dr Radcliffe Still Bedfast After Auto Attack
The Rev. Dr. Wallace Radcliffe pastor of New York Avenue Presbyterian Church remains bedfast ten days after a car strike at Thirteenth and HK streets. He suffers from arm injury and forehead gash but progress is steady. Dr. Shaw says he may return to his pulpit next Sunday. Visitors are restricted while he recovers. no arrest or identification yet of the car occupants.
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Wallace Radcliffe
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Thirteenth
HK Streets
John W. Shaw
Radcliffe
Shaw
Dr. Radcliffe
Funeral of W H J Cissel Prominent Mason to be Buried at Oak Hill
The funeral for William H H Cissel who died Christmas day will be at 2 pm tomorrow at his home 1613 Hobart Street NW and interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Aged 73 he lived in Washington since early life and was active in Masonic circles. He leaves wife Latlie Davis Cissel and three children John S Cissel George W Cissel and Mrs George E Fowler. The Alley Improvement Association will host a Christmas tree program for alley children and mothers at Shiloh Baptist Church at 3 pm Tuesday with music and recitations.
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Washington
Bellevue
Cissel
Oward County
Alley
Northwest
Shiloh
Sound spanking urged over border clashes in Arizona incident
Atlanta Constitution argues that Mexican factions must stop firing across the border and receive a “sound spanking.” The piece warns that if the warning is ignored, leaders responsible will face exemplary action by the United States.
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Atlanta Constitution
State Department
Naco
Carranza
United States
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
52 Americans Killed by Mexican Bullets Report
Reports claim 52 Americans have been killed by stray border bullets since the siege of Sonora began. The casualty figure surpasses many Spanish-American War battles, while Carranza blames victims for alleged curiosity. The article mentions a woman shot in the back by a bullet piercing her wall.
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Josseph
Co. Sonora
Carranza
Oppose Use of Japan's Army in War Effort
Fragmented text outlines opposition to Japanese military action with scattered phrases about war, politics, and public figures. The readable portions mention theaters, deaths, and protests, suggesting a historical discussion on anti war sentiment and policy debates. Entities are unclear due to OCR issues.
Tablets for Children and Adults Advised as Safe Remedy
A vintage medical ad extols Tablets used for stomach and bowel troubles in both children and adults. It claims benefits for thin or ailing children and notes wide availability from druggists. It offers a free trial and promises growth and appetite improvement with full sized doses for all ages.
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American Killed and Wounded Which Must Be Reached Before Mr. Bryan
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