Famine in Horses Drives Global Shipments Upward
A Washington dispatch reports a severe horse shortage as at least 60,000 horses have been shipped abroad in five months, with $9,875,000 paid. Agencies seek 60,000 more for the Virginia Maryland and Southwest regions as exports to Italy France Britain and other nations surge. Prices have doubled and supply chains strain meat and workhorse markets across the United States and allied regions.
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Virginias
Maryland
Southwest
Washington
New York
Bay
Ibriuias
United States
Wil Cruse
Snce
Meeemi
Verona
Italy
Westesday
Beabe
Newport
Newrleana
Teries VeLig
Eos
Narnia
Foreign nations buying more West Virginia coal
Report notes demand rising as France and other nations purchase West Virginia and Maryland coal. A West Virginia company plans immediate construction of 46 houses near a ferry and to reopen a shaft to mine more along a foot vein after draining years of water. The trend follows wartime disruptions to English coal supplies.
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West Virginia
Hevery
Maryland
France
England
Glass exports boost West Virginia firms to England
Sperial to The Washington Post reports Morganton WV glass firms, after a period of limited operation, are reopening to near full capacity. Orders from England rise rapidly as payments arrive for early exports. WV producers also sell to France and other nations, with shipments running up to $300,000 as facilities expand.
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Sperial
Wamhington
Morganton
WwoVa
Svir Glnas
Fordoan Benk
England
Saults
West Virginia
Wiies
France
Somier
Roumania Orders Rifles For War Readiness
The Roumanian government secured contracts for a large number of Mauser rifles from Spanish factories. It said Roumania may enter the war as soon as supplies and equipment enable an army of up to 800,800 men, with France covering expenses.
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Caite
Washington Post
Toumania
Spaniah
Hit
Russia orders 150 railroad cars from Seattle firm
Russia announced that the government awarded a contract for 150 railroad cars to a Seattle firm, a test of commercial relations between the Soviet Union and the Northwest. The order signals early cooperation in rail equipment trade between Seattle and Moscow.
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Russia
Seattle
Eraveensky
Rho Ossien
Russia orders one million horseshoes for government needs
A Russian government order for 1,060,090 horseshoes is reported as the plant runs daily. The announcement notes local production and ongoing output to fulfill the shipment.
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Tocal Oe Vo
Russia
Ship buys to export cotton amid rising freights
A ship owner announces purchases aimed at exporting cotton to the United States. The vessel will load cotton from American suppliers including Shearing and Evelyn Herwit with a plan to depart for Fourie. The move reflects expected high ocean freight rates affecting trade today.
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Tellenin
Evelyn Herwit
Band Concert Today by Voeten States Soldiers Home Band
Tuy oeing at 730 ovlock by the Voeten States Soldiers' Home Band in Blaney Hall. John and ML Sumetmann directors. Program includes Strenuous Life, Overture, Rio Grande, The Music Box, Love's Welcome, The Star Spangled Banner, and The Imperial Star.
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Orcucotime
Blaney Hall
John & ML Sumetmann
Rio Grande
Bergenholtz Marte
Caronsimg
Buttersiv
Barthelamay Sheton San Kalman
Roberts
de Koven
Anthony
Quality Street revived at National Theater with Maude Adams
The National Theater presents Quality Street starring Maude Adams as Phoebe, praised for its charm and Barrie’s naive humor. Critic notes Adams’ Phoebe carries the play, while Charles P Hammond as Capt Brown disappoints. The revival includes Susan as the sister and runs through the weekend with additional performances. Also reported is the appointment of Stanley E. Tresevant of Memphis as U S marshal for the Western district of Tennessee.
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Phoebe
T&ave
Phobe
Quality Street
National Theater
Maude Adams
Barrie
Leonora
Capt. Brown
Bai
Adams
Susan
Angela Morgan
Charles P Hammond
Brown
Phiadelphia
Tennessee
Stanly EL. Tresevant
Memphis
United States
Michigan fishery control urged by Edwin Sweet at banquet
Edwin Sweet, Assistant Secretary of Commerce, urged Michigan and other states to surrender fisheries to federal control. He argued only the federal Bureau of Fisheries can craft effective laws to prevent species extinction, calling state enforcement inadequate. The Michigan State Association banquet at Rauscher’s commemorated Michigan’s 78th anniversary with numerous lawmakers and officials in attendance.
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Edwin Sweet
Michigan State Association
Rauscher's
Michigan
Mr. Sweet
Bureau of Fisheries
United States
Association
Zebba Moses
Congress
C E Townsend
William Alden Smith
P. H. Kelley
M. C. Smith
Joseph W. Fordney
Fordney
Rev
Henry, M Couden
House of Representatives
James V. Barry
Frank Edoremus
Thomas W. Brahamy
John J. Nolan
Harry M Forker
Henry Xander
B P. Harrison
Mississipp
J B Aswell
Louisiana
F. M. Coldren
Burridge Wilson
B. If Hrockway
O Markham
M Ayer
J.D Sumner
Henry F Blount
If. Hiller
W. B Thompson
Robert R. Cooke
James R. Lott
Robert F. Hill
II S. Harveys
Walter Campbell
L EF. Gridley
Dr. W. White
George Maynard
Charles W. Burrows
H. O. Bisbee
Frank Conger
K M. Montgomery
W Os. Buckman
Carl E. Mapes
SY. Beakes
A R. Canfield
Woc
van Cleve
Mif Bumphery
Mark &. Foot
H. M. Rose
Ben Allen
Leroy Marth
Lewis W Strayer
George To. Miller
Robert Clancy
Charles F. Cousaul
Thomas Burke
W. J Hebbard
B. Hebbard
W. T. O'Brien
Ernest Strindley
Alexander Grant
I B. Moor
Belgium Neutrality, German Claims, and Bethmann-Hollweg Critique
A long analysis critiques German policy on Belgian neutrality and the 1914 invasion. It cites Herr von Bethmann-Hollweg and Herr von Jagow, arguing Germany sought to justify wrong as military necessity, rejects prewar understandings, and notes Britain’s neutrality pledge as a potential trap. The piece frames German rhetoric as apologetic posturing and urges accountability for aggression.
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Thesia
Germany
Belgium
France
Frame
Herr von Bethmann-Hollweg
Herr von Jagow
Fust
Reichstag
Great Britain
German View of the War in a U S Letter to Senator Stone
Herman Ridder reports on Secretary Bryan’s letter defending U S mails from censorship and destruction on neutral ships. The piece contrasts British actions with alleged German practices, noting potential proof gaps and urging vigorous Washington action. The text cites Postmaster General rulings and international law references.
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New York
Stone
Partigaans
Germany
Austria- Hungary
Mir Hrgan
Vesada
United States
Ponce
Porto Rico
New York City
International Law Digest
Bryan
High Seas
Mr. Bryan
Washington
Herman ‘Ridder
Notable names listed in a historical notice
J. R. De Farges, Capt. Harry Sher wood, B. E. Scott, J. C. Walden, E. H. Carnes, F. L. L. Hiller, Alexander Scott, Col. A. F. Dinsmore, Col. C. A. Lons berry, W. F. Smith, Joseph W. Howell, John White, and R. 5. Toner are cited in a historical list.
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J. R. de Farges
Capt
Harry Sherwood
B. E. Scott
J. C. Walden
E. H. Carnes
F. L. L. Hiller
Alexander Scott
Col
A. F. Dinsmore
C. A. Lonsberry
W. F. Smith
Joseph W. Howell
John White
R. 5. Toner
Alberto_L. Godoy
Eugene Young
David A. Hact
Yoting
Washington Trights
Anna VY. Mabler
Harry 8
Welch
Charles F. Marah
Ressle BK
Block Square
P. Heil
James Berry
Marvin A Custis
Perpetual Building Association
Fannie H Corson
Same
Princtiin Kent
Christian J. Gockeler
John A Massie
Robinson Wiite
Henry Evana Et
L. Gibbon White
J. Watson
Joseph Tsmith
Elizabeth W
Brandenburg
F. Walter
Leon Tobriner
Edwin @ Brandenburg
Byron A. Graham
Olaf Ht. Petersen
Flenry J. Bergmann
Kreisler in Dual Role at National Theater
The New National Theater hosted Fritz Kreisler in a major concert with Mme. Heilizabeth van Endert and Mr. Carl Lamson guiding accompaniment. Kreisler performed his own Slavonic Dances and other works while showcasing his command as both artist and composer. Encore pieces included Couperin and Berceuse, with van Endert adding Dutch Serenade and Beach songs. A second Kreisler recital was announced for February 19.
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Bach
Fritz Kremler
Washington
New
National Theater
Kreister
Mme. Heilizabeth van Endert
Royal Opera
Berlin
Mr. Kreisler
Couperin
Lawrence Townsend
Mme van Endert
Tchutch
Brahms
Wolf
Beach
Carl Lamson
Pension Bill Cuts One Million From Yearly Pension
The annual pension appropriation bill of 165 million for the coming fiscal year was favorably reported to the House. The amount is a million less than estimates and four million less than last year. The report cites 795,239 pensioners, including 5,163 abroad, with total pension expenditures since the government’s start at about 4.73 trillion dollars. U S District Attorney Resigns. William J. Youngs of Brooklyn submitted his resignation as United States district attorney for the eastern district of New York. the term ended recently and no successor has been named.
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U. S
William J. Youngs
Brooklyn
United States
New York
Department of Justice
Herbert BD Crusp
Henry E Mitchell
Elbert
Grisell
Thomas J
Christian First Cavalry
Clarence Drems, Jr
Sixth Feud artiLlery
Fort Riley
Kang
Sti Okla
Benjamin OO Davis
Ninth Cavalry
Wilberforce University
Wibertone
Ohie
Real Estate Transfers Across Washington Areas
Real estate transfers listed for North West, Petworth, Mount Airy, and Brookland areas include multiple parcel handoffs. Transactions show owners transferring lots and squares to various buyers, with stamps and recording fees noted and several secured by building associations. Notable parcels include 103 New Hampshire Avenue North West and 1371 T Street Southeast, among others, with prices and terms varying from short notes to long term mortgages.
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New Hampshire Avenue
Henry Evana
Eugene C. Herd
Bok Tunih
James BH. Petrelli
Alto George Wv. Ferrell
Marion C. Purphy
Samuel
Ruby B. Birch
Petworth
Eilun J. Eedman
Dand J. Duntean
Konilworth
Walter P. Plimiey
Eugene
Mary T Smith
Henry Tyler
George R. Canby
Square Ima
William A. Wimsatt
Etamps
John Sullivan
John J. Sullivan
Naval hero Charles Morris 1784 1866 remembered
A Greenwich or New London obituary recalls Charles Morris born Woodstock Connecticut July 26 1784 and died January 27 1866. He served as midshipman on the Constitution and commanded the John Adams famed for capturing prizes and blockading Britain in the War of 1812. His career included the Philadelphia raid with Decatur and later leadership of the gulf squadron and ordnance bureau.
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New Republic
Woodstock
Conn
United States
Congress
Charles
West Indies
Tripoli
The
Constitution
Preble
Mediterranean
Philadelphia
Decatur
Morris
Syracuse
Sicily
Batshaw's Castle
Argus
Isaac Hull
Leutenant
March
Mand
John Adams
United Kingdom
Ireland
Morrin
America
Maine
Penobsent
Tortland
Gulf Squadron
South Amercan
Lafayette
France
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Nfa
Bureau of Ordnance and Hydrography
CATTLE PLAGUE REAPPEARS IN CHICAGO STOCK YARDS
Chicago officials report foot and mouth disease found in carrot shipments to Philadelphia leading shippers and federal inspectors to halt 26 shipments of cattle, sheep, and hogs. No official ban exists. the former quarantine at the yards is not being restored.
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Chicago
Tan
Philadelphia
Bureau of Animal Industry
Legal Record: United States Court of Customs Appeals session
Proceedings list admissions to practice, case adjournments, and ongoing arguments across multiple divisions. Names include Stowell, Wright, Hunt, Hughes, and McGowan among others with various appellees and appellants. Criminal and equity dockets feature numerous cases, defense and prosecuting counsel, and calendar entries for January 27 and next term.
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Juntice McKenna
Justice Holmer
Justice Day
Justice Hughes
Varn Devanter
Justice Lamar
Piney
Edward L. Stowell
New York City
Fred A. Wright
Scottsbruft
Nebr
W. T. Hunt
Wagoner
Okla
Charles T. Hughes
San Francisco
Cal
Josephine P. McGowan
Executriz & Et al
Emily E. Parish
Executrix, &c
Leigh Robinson
Appellee
J. J. Darlington
United States Court of Customs Appeals
Montgomery
Smith
Myers
Charles E. McNabb
Allan RK. Brown
Charles HB. McNabb
United States
Bert Hanson
Alan KR. Brown
Bert Hanse
Justice Anderson
Stilson Hutching
F. J. Hogan
Myer Cohen
J . Darlington
W. G Jotham
Cavatee’sttorneys
Ross Perry
KE. H.thomas
C. J. Merillat
United States Vk
Haggermaker
W. W Stewart
Sure
Curtis Yx Holson
Platoufs
C. T. Hendler
John Ridout
Army and Navy Changes of the Day Highlights Staff Movements
Senior officers and enlisted personnel undergo detachments and appointments across multiple facilities. Ensigns Murray McDonnell Porth and Hammes transfer between naval stations. several officers reassigned to recruiting, hospital duty, and canal zone postings. Commodore Braunersbluthe dies in Brooklyn. Manila assignments shift troops to Seventh Cavalry and other regiments as reform moves continue.
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Alabama
SL 1Icap
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Omre
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Philadelyhia
Mahimet Oteo Bold
New York
Tennessee
J. Ro Rmadshaw
Neptune
Naval Hospital
Washington, DC
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Guantanamo
Cork
JT Ansdals
Navy Yard
Muindetpuia
AD. Turner
Thomas Dunn
William Braunursbluthei
Brooklyn
Trent Fdward Cullen
Coast Artillery Corps
Cel Willis T
Trent Fourth Infantry
Arthur Thayer
Cavalry
Seventh Cavalry
Manila
Poo
Jon W. McHkie
Quartermaster Corps
Fort WH
G. Wright
N. d
Canal Zone
James R Goodalt
Roanoke
Frld W Hoershler
Cincinnati
Ghia
William
Goodale
Ned M Green
Twenty-eighth Infantry
Fredrik LO Kaudsen
Twentyseventh Infantry
Leonard Traktr
Rapp Bruni
Eleventh Infantry
Walker J
U S Buys German Sugar Beet Seed for American Growers
W L Petriken of Denver representing the largest beet sugar firms met the President after arranging purchase of 115000 bags of German beet sugar seed valued at 635000 in gold. The seed, bought in Rotterdam from German growers, aims to shield American crops during wartime cooperation with State and Agriculture departments.
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Germany
W. L. Petriken
Denver
Rotterdam
White House
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Mudd & Mudd
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City and Suburban Railway Company
Hichardson & Shreve
George BP
Hoover
Norris
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Jackson
Smyth Va
Chef Justice Covington
Faris Ayoob
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Sod
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Justice McCoy
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J. William Henry
Washington Floriats Company
Michel & Lion
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Justice Saddons
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EB. A. Swingle
Bond
Edwin A. Swingle
Lillian McElroy Et al
Lillian McElroy
W. A. Coombe
Georgiana Kennedy
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Continental Trust Company
F. 8. Bright
Wrangilie
Whittington
Charles W. Henshaw
Frederick Wiedle
George A Fuller Company
Murray Brothers
ES Devall
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Aldrich Wiley
Municipal Court
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Mary A. Mcfiinn Ys Anson
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H. Syme
K. L. Williams
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Janes Hros
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Willian C. Neff
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Helen M. Millegen
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L. L. Perkins
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Eiseman & Co
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Cigar and News
Pennsylvania Avenue
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S. E
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M Street N. W
Beach’s
Highteenth Street
J. E. Ervin
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R. L. Carne
King Street
Alexandria
Roland Wallace
Ninth Street
Adams’ News Depot
Fourteenth Street N. W
E. Kohler
H Street N. E
W. B. Holtzclaw
Pennsylvania Avenue N. W
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Brentano
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