Ground Holds in Dobrudja Amidst Romanian Front Skirmishes
Petrograd reports heavy fighting along the Roumania front with skirmishes near the Dobrudja Danube region and Lutsk corridors. Detachments of Russian scouts entered contested zones as Hungarian and German forces engage along the line, with artillery duels and prisoner tallies noted amid advancing actions near Tissian raid centers and Vanya points.
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Petrograd
Roumania
Riga
Lezion
French Statesmen Praise America For Gifts to France and Belgium
Paris acknowledgment of American aid to France and Belgium draws 150 French dignitaries to honor the United States. Hanotaux and Ambassador Sharp voiced gratitude as Viviani and de Wiart noted France and Belgium’s appreciation. guests included de la Barra and James Mark Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
France
Belgium
Paris
France-America
M Vivian
Jules Cambon
Foreign Office
H Carton de Wiart
Gabriel Hanotaux
French Academy
William Graves Sharp
Robert W Elisa
Arthur H Frazier
Francisco de la Barra
Mexico
Philippe Roy
A Hiatt Andrew
James Mark Baldwin
Baltimore
Mia Sharp
Mmes de Wiart
Hanotaux
Daisy Polk
Washington, DC
Ambassador Sharp
M Hanotaux
Ambassador
M Viviani
M de Whiart
Sharp
Calm Along the Danube Front Reports Stalemate
The latest dispatch from the Russian front notes calm along the Danube and in the Riga region north of Lake Rhuggerton. German troops wearing white overalls attacked east of Kalzem but were repulsed with heavy losses while our scouts breached first line entanglements but faced strong rifle and artillery fire later in the Stokhod area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Danube
Riga
Lake Rhuggerton
Kalzem
Stokhod
Ssidniki
Stall “Mossor Ous
Stari Mossor
District Troops Instructed For Inaugural Parade
District forces in San Antonio Texas resumed 28 drills after eleven days due to wet weather. Third district of Columbia troops in line camp near Lintiy toliy completed close order drills with parade. Col Glendie B toun reviewed the parade and Col Louis praised officers for discipline. Timut David Ho Blakelock machine gun company receives commission as provisional second lieutenant and gets leave to arrange for Washington invitation. New slots for officers to be filled from seven non commissioned officers promoted after reexamination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Tex
Glendie B
Toun
Louis
Washington
Pirade
David Ho
Blakelock Macchine
Losses in 1916 Air War Reported by Ferlin Vila
Ferlin Vila wireless reports from January 23 state official figures show German aviators victors in a minority of aerial battles across fronts. Total aircraft losses 1005 from 1914 to now, with Intente forces losing 784 and Germans 21. On the West Front, 920 losses occurred, including 180 German warplanes.
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Ferlin Vila
Germany
Push Cost of Living Study by Labor Department
Ward canvassers, likely from the northeast and southeast city divisions, will gather cost of living statistics this week under a Congress authorized survey. The Department of Labor says responses are confidential and asks housewives to cooperate for their own benefit.
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Department of Labor
Congress
London Explosion Toll Reaches 69 Dead 72 Serious Injuries
Official London casualty update reports 69 killed 72 seriously injured and 328 slightly injured from last Friday night’s blast. Numbers include 44 men 11 women and 1 child killed plus 19 men 34 women 19 children seriously hurt and 155 men 102 women 71 children slightly hurt. Site thoroughly explored. list believed complete.
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London
War Cross for Americans in Army Orders
Paris January 23 reports a second commendation in army orders for the American automobile ambulance corps led by Richard Norton. Individuals named include Robert MacCreary of East Aurora New York and Marcellus Wild of Rochester New York for exceptional devotion. Also cited are Hi C Woskier Marcel Da Cassa of New York and L H Northrop of Winnipeg Manitoba, earning a war cross individual mentions.
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Paris
Gacthon
Richard Norton
Robert MacCreary
East Aurora
Marcellus Wild
Rochester
N .Y
Hi C
Woskier
New York
Marcel da Cassa
L H Northrop
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Juvenile court judge faces review over six year probation
Petition to the District Supreme Court alleges Judge Jo Wilmer Latimer exceeded authority in a 1915 case. James Hunter Jr aged 15 was held as a ward of the court after pricking a gas balloon and was placed on probation for six years at the National Training School for Boys, with disputes over due process, counsel, and conditions at the Junior Republic. The writ stays the juvenile court action and orders the record to the higher tribunal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Wilmer Latimer
District Supremes Court
James Hunter Jr
Gahr
Hunter
Latimertis
Latimer
National Training School For
Republic
Jantimer
McCoy
Stop Catarrh Open Nostrils With Dream Balm
An old advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm and Ely's Dream Balm as quick relief for head colds and catarrh. It claims opening nostrils, clearing the head, and easing breathing with antiseptic, fragrant cream applied inside the nose for instant relief.
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Hly
Ely
Inquiries Over Americans Aboard Raider Yarrowdale
United States Ambassador Gerard filed a formal inquiry at the foreign office about Americans among neutral prisoners aboard the Yarrowdale. Rio de Janeiro reports note patrols by the Brazilian navy, and dispatches from Porto Rico and Santo Domingo describe suspicious vessels sighted near Vieques Island and the River Plate. Rumors of a German raider and possible submarine activity circulate as Brazil tightens protection of allied shipping with escort actions.
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Berliin
United States
Gerard Today
Foreign Office
Yarrowdale
Santo Domingo
Marina
Porto Rico
Ponce
Vieques Island
Crab Island
Buenos Aires
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Standard Today
River Plate
Villaist as rob train near Chihuahua city
Bandits stopped a Juarez bound passenger train at Laguna fifty miles north of Chihuahua city and stole 46000 pesos. De facto officials say the bandits flew a Villa standard and troops guarding the train joined the robbers without a fight. A prominent Mexican wife says a code message implies Carranza was assassinated in Queretaro, but no verification is available tonight.
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el Paso
Juarez
Chihuahua City
Laguna
Carranza
Queretaro
Mexico
Venustiano Carranza
Three American Ships Towed Coal and Gold to German Raider
Baltimore January 23 three steamers left with coal and millions in gold eagle coins for Germany to be transferred at sea to raiders sweeping the South Atlantic. Ausable Maumee and Winnebago carried gold shipments, all under American registry, bought by a new enterprise. Officials confirm large gold consignments but decline to identify destinations or beneficiaries.
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Rio Janeiro
Rio
Grande Do Sul
Barroso
Pernambuco
Hammershus
Santa Cruz
Baltimore
Germany
South Atlantic
Norfolk
Ausable
Buenos Aires
Maumee
Maurice B Carlin
Floods subside as millions face job losses and evacuations
In Pittsburgh and surrounding areas the Monongahela and Allegheny floods ease but leave 25900 workers temporarily unemployed even as crews mobilize to clear debris. Many families return home under police protection as river craft suffer heavy damage from the January flood. Additional reports note rising Potomac water near Williamsport and news of Poland’s army expansion. Richmond records the death of 110 year old Mrs Hes sian Hollin in Pulaski County.
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Pittsburgh
Monongahela
Allegheny
Rivera
Ohio River
Point Bridge
Hagerstown
Potomac River
Williamsport
Hancock
Willamsport
PAPER COST HITS UNCLE SAM
Government paper costs rise sharply with high prices and possible shortage. Last year’s bill was 1,371,000 dollars, this year expected near 2,350,000. Bids support allocating 1,000,000 to establish a government paper making plant.
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Uncle Sam
House Printing Committee
Canal opens to armed ships in defense only
Armed merchant ships seeking passage through the Panama Canal will receive the same treatment as other merchants if the governor of the Canal Zone is satisfied that their armament is for defense. The War Department, on the State Department's urging, was instructed to follow the President's circular issued to customs at the start of the European war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Canal
War Department
State Department
Stick injures boy in eye amid yard mishap
Norris Flood, five, living at 1010 Iofth street northeast, fell while playing in his yard and forced a sharp stick into his right eye. He lies unconscious in Casualty Hospital in serious condition. John J Malone, 48, of 61 Q street northeast, was found unconscious in his room from gas poisoning after an unlit jet was left on. Pierre Kennerly, 35, of 13 Jefferson street northwest, is in Casualty Hospital in serious condition after his car hit a tree near the river front on P street southwest. head injuries and possible internal damage reported.
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Norris Flood
Iofth Street
Casualty
John J Malone
Q Street
Pierre Kennerly
Jefferson Street Northwest
River Front
P Street
British Views on Peace Terms Split Over Wilson Policy
In government circles a split view emerges on President Wilson's peace stance. Some condemn the President for aiding Germany while others urge a dignified protest for the nation to abstain from postwar negotiations. The discussion centers on who will dictate terms and the evolving idea of peace without victory or peace between equals.
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Germany
United States
Wilson
Bethlehem Steel plans large stock issue and 10 percent dividend
New York January 23 Bethlehem Steel directors propose a 10 percent quarterly common stock dividend, offer $15 million new Class B stock to present holders at par, and raise total common stock to $60 million. Voting power to be withheld to protect Schwab control and preferred stock rights. Earnings for 1916 were $61.7 million with $69.37 million surplus at year end.
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New York
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Charles M. Schwab
Schwab
Jo and
W . Leheman & Co
Roosevelt in Cuba on way to Haiti and Danish West Indies
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D Roosevelt arrived in Habana aboard the destroyer MacDonough after a brief Cuba stay. He will be greeted by President Menocal tomorrow and may visit Haiti and possibly the Danish West Indies after departing Cuba, meeting Cuban officials and the American military attache.
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Habana
Franklin D Roosevelt
Haiti
Danish West Indies
Cuba
MacDonough
Roosevelt
Menocal
French Leaders Silent Until They Study Wilson Speech
Paris January 23 Leading Frenchmen defer public judgment on President Wilsons address to the Senate until they study its contents A delegate mix of admiration and wonderment fills the lobby as deputies debate whether the speech urges Germanys terms or Allied demands Newspapers offer mixed praise and critique of Wilsons ideals
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Paris
Wilson
Senate
Preas
Chamber of Deputies
France
Germany
Western Maryland Railway Reorganization Completed
Baltimore March 3 The Western Maryland Railway Company completed its reorganization at a stockholders meeting, absorbing auxiliary corporations. Pending is the Pennsylvania Public Service Commission approval. By February 1 details are expected to be finished and Davis Coal and Coke takes over coal operations under the new financial plan.
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Baltimore
Jane
Western Maryland Railway Company
Pennsylvania Public Service Commission
Davis Coal and Coke Company
Western Maryland
Monongalia Coal Lands Company
Gibbons Aiding Belgians Cardinal Sends 10000
Cardinal Gibbons announced in Baltimore that he sent a clerk for 10600 to the American committee in London and expects to follow with 40 000 in coming weeks. He said funds are coming from across the United States to the Pope Benedict relief appeal. The Pope sent 2600 included in the 10000.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
American Committee
London
United States
Pope Benedict
Sailors quit to avoid raider duties at Baltimore
Five men of the crew of the British steamer Thursdale at Baltimore obtained their discharge today in the United States commissioner s office. By quitting they forfeited half their pay but said they preferred peace to braving submarines and raiders. Itill noted about 100 foreign sailors have taken similar actions this year, and shipping masters say they are having trouble filling contracts.
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Baltimore
Thursdale
United States Commissioner's Office
Itill
Women Defend Spanell In Alpine Murder Trial
In San Angelo Texas on January 23 the defense in Harry J Spanell’s murder trial for killing his wife and Lieutenant Colonel Butler presented two Alpine witnesses. Mrs J W Rixon and Mrs J T Dorsey testified Butler’s reputation for paying attention to women was not high, while Spanell’s own reputation was said to be good. The day focused on proving possible jealousy and Spanell’s standing, with witnesses from the Spanell household.
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San Angelo Tex
Harry J Spanell
M . Butler
Army
J W Rixon
Mra
J T Dorsey
Alpine
Col Butler
Mra Spanell
Bnai Brith Ends Session With New District Officers
Richmond officers of district Grand Lodge No 5 Indep endent Order Bnai Brith elected at close of convention Edwin L Levy Richmond president Wildauer Atlanta Ga first vice president Sol Herzog Washington DC second vice president Georges Solomon Savannah Ga secretary H Sternberger Greensboro NC treasurer. Committee members Harold S Bloomberg Richmond Charles N Feidelson Savannah Ga Leslie Weil Goldsboro NC. Next grand lodge meeting debated for Charleston SC. sleeper service to Philadelphia, Baltimore and Chicago available from Union Station nightly at 10:00 pm.
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Richmond
Grand Lodge
Independent Order
Bnal Brith
Edwin L Levy
B Wildauer
Atlanta
Firat
Sol Herzog
Washington
Goldsboro
Ncy
Charleston (Sc
General Committee
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Forsdar
Hille, Mbere
Stewart R
Ad Roe
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George Pearhorst
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Georce
Thos M Hindle
Sardo & C &Co
Asm
RTS F. A
Frank Geier's Sons & Co
N. W
Uneral
J. H Small & Sons
Florists
Madison
Finoers
Ceealy
Dvinsk
Col. Young
Berlin
R. Harris & Co
the Jewelers
Sth & D Sts
To-Kalon Co., Inc
St. N. OW
Vhone Main
L. E. White Coal Company
South Capitol
Eye
Second Ambulance
Gerard
Raider
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Potomac
Sayville
Norodowa
Warsaw University
Technical University
Hessian Hollin
Pulaski County
Panama
Stick
Child
CLASH
Bethlehem
F. D. Roosevelt
Bell-Ans
W. M. Railway
Gibbons
U.S
Ons
Pennsylvania Railroad System
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad
the Standard Railroad of the World
Spanell
Col. Butler
B'Nai B'Rith
Philadephia
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Union Station
Philadelphia
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