British and German Naval Battle Report From North Sea
Eyewitness accounts describe the sinking of the armored cruiser Blucher and heavy fighting as British torpedo boats and destroyers defended against German submarines. Reports claim German ships damaged or sunk, with debris and many sailors in the water amid rescue efforts and shellfire. The Baltic Zeppelin raid on Libau is reported destroyed with crew captured.
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Harwich
London
North Sea
Blucher
Shell
St Caaat
Admiralty
Derflinger
James
Unsland
Tabau
Baltic Sea
Petrograd
Lihau
Relief ships sail as aid reaches Belgium
Portland sends Draden with 3590 tons of food and clothing to Rotterdam and New York bound, while the Washington sails from Seattle for Rotterdam with 612000 dollars worth of food for Belgian war sufferers. In Halifax the Camine is towed into harbor with relief supplies for destitute Belgians aided by Androscogin and Lady Laurier.
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Portland
Greg
Draden
Crawley
Todig
Astoria
Nanrancisco
Rootterdam
Seattle
Wash
Washington
American Commission For Relief
Belgium
Rotterdam
Idaho
Montana
Alaska
Halifax
Camine
San Francisco
Androscorgin
Lady Laurier
Kanawha
Honor Kaiser in Boston Birthday for Emperor Wichillam marked by interned ship musicians
Boston on January 226 plans a common birthday celebration for Emperor Wichillam by musicians aboard the interned Kronprinzen steamships Kronprinzen Cedilic Amerika and Cincinnati. Mayor Curley and the park commissioner granted permission for the demonstration.
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Boston
Wichillam
Germany
Kronprinzens
Cedilic
Amerika
Cincinnati
Curley
Engagement Ring Offering Diamonds in Platinum Settings
The advertisement promotes engagement rings featuring the finest quality diamonds in platinum or 18-carat gold settings. It claims a broad stock of engagement rings with diamonds of one top quality, suitable for various sizes.
Holland May Fight Any Minute Premier Warns Parliament
The Netherlands prime minister P W A Van Der Linden told the second chamber that the army must be kept under colors as incidents could arise at any moment requiring an appeal to arms. He said the government could not reveal confidential foreign information while discussing a military service extension bill.
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Holland
The
Hague
London
Armas
P. W. A. van der Linden
Netherlands
English Stormed Says Berlin Russian Attack at Gumbinnen
Berlin reports German war office says English strong points near La Bassee were captured after attacks along the La Bassee Canal. German forces claim success north of the canal and in the Ohsaonne heights while Russian cavalry positions near Gumbinnen were attacked without success and minor eastern engagements near Wielawek succeeded.
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Berlin
Gumbinnen
London
German War Office
la Bassee
Middelkerke
Westende
Belgium
la Bassee Canal
Givenchy
Baden
Ohsaonne
Loon
Berlin paper attacks U. S. comments on Belgium and shells sales
The Vosische Zeitung criticizes American indignation over German actions in Belgium and British munition shipments. It argues Americans focus on German bombings of Zeebrugge and other resorts while Britain seeks to starve 65 million people and disrupt commerce, urging U S aid to England's aims.
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Belgium
Berlin
London
Voswische Zeitung
Flanders
America
England
Zeebrugge
Blankenberghe
Ostend
Lombaertryde
Voasiche Zeitung
Americas
América
Russia Vows No Premature Peace as War Goes On
Petrograd dispatch reports Sergius Sazanoff tells the Duma that Russia will not seek a separate peace while any enemy remains on Russian soil. He says alliance obligations prevent independent peace, cites strong war mobilization, and notes Britain bears heavy costs. Russia’s finances, industry, and army commissariat are running efficiently. A Sweden railway accord is anticipated.
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Duma
Petrograd
London
Sergius Sazanoff
The
Reichstag
Germany
M. Sazanoff
Russia
Kovalesky
British Wreck Huge Gun At St Omer
British artillery destroyed an enormous German gun behind the first German trench line near Festubert, about two miles from Bethune. A British aviator marked the position, and the fourth shell demolished it. British gunners then targeted another German gun and scattered a group of artillerymen. They also silenced three water-pumping pumps brought up to drain trenches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Omer
France
Paris
Clermans
Festiubert
Bethuns
British Gain in Turkey Reported in Baghdad Move
London dispatch says British success in the Persian Gulf to Bagdad movement. Petrograd believes German troops moving through Hungary aim to oppose the Russian southern Carpathian advance, and that earlier plans to move on Serbia were incorrect. It seems Germany cannot field a strong army against Serbia before spring.
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Bagdad
London
Times Metrograd
Persian Gulf
Petrograd
Hungary
Carpathians
Serbia
Times editorial praises Bryan reply on neutral rights
The Times of London rails to praise Secretary Bryan's reply to Senator Stone on American wartime policy. It asserts his defense of American neutrality disarms German and pro German fictions, rejects charges of favoritism toward the Allies, and defends British and American law while upholding a policy that suits neutral nations.
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London
The
Times Today
Bryan
Stone
Bryans
Germany
Secretar
Germany Seizes Food to Ensure German Bread Supply
Berlin acts to seize corn wheat and flour by February 1 and bar most transactions from January 26 in a bid to secure bread until the next harvest. Municipalities must set aside preserved meat and owners must report stocks for confiscation at a set price as Berlin defends the policy. Count von Bernstorff confirms US shipments not to be seized for military use, while questions arise over the Wilhelmina cargo landing rights in Germany.
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Berlin
Federal Council
Imperial Gazette
Germany
Count von Bernstorff
State Department
United States
Federal Council of Germany
Helmina
Kaiser's Tribute to Families of the Slain
Berlin reports an imperial decree honoring Prussian soldiers who died for the Fatherland. Emperor William promises a memorial sheet for the dependents of fallen soldiers and expresses sincere sympathy for their loss. The proclamation frames the deaths as faithful duty and defense of the Fatherland.
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Kaiser
Berlin
Wiltian
William
Gazelle torpedoed by Russian subs in Baltic reports say
Special dispatches from Copenhagen quote London sources claiming the German cruiser Gazelle was torpedoed by Russian submarines in the Baltic and towed to Lessnitz in sinking condition. Reports describe a skilled attack with stern post damaged and propeller disabled amid rising Baltic naval activity.
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Teuton Vesgels
Copenhagen
London
Baltic
Lessnitz
Germany
Duke de Lorge Killed in Battle at 32
Paris reports the Duke de Lorge head of the Durfort Clyrac family died January 23 in battle. A sublieutenant in the thirty second dragoons he was fatally struck by a shell splinter. He inherited the title after his father died in London in a fall.
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Paris
Duke de Lorge
Durfort-Clyrac Familly
Thirty-Second Dragoons
Duke de Lorga
London
Submarine activity halts Swedish German sea traffic
Steamship service between Trelleborg Sweden and Sasmitz Germany is interrupted as several submarines appear off Cape Arcona. A German passenger steamer that departed Trelleborg turned back to port and the Swedish steamer’s sailing is canceled, disrupting the main Sweden Germany route.
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Copenhagen
Jan
Trelleborg
Sweden
Sasmitz
Germany
Cape Arcona
Sasanitz
Plan Local Lenten Offering by Federation of Women's Clubs
Mrs. Ellis Logan, president of the Federation of Women's Clubs, plans a public appeal to set aside frat week in Lent for self denial to aid the poor. The scheme mirrors a Baltimore program, with a committee to spark interest and a local group to collect contributions during the first week of Lent.
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Ellis Logan
Federation of Women's Clubs
Baltimore
Sphygmograph to reveal lies and hearts beats
A Chicago doctor touts the sphygmograph as a wrist worn device that records pulse variations to expose deception. She claims it can detect love, fear, and secrets, predicting police use and even changing courtship in which lovers prove affection by pulse patterns.
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Louisa Burns
Pacific College of Osteopathy
Still Research Institute
Chicago
Dutch Lift Ban on Cotton Abrogated
London dateline January 36 via Reuters reports that the prohibition on raw cotton exports has been temporarily lifted. The move, attributed to Amsterdam sources, signals a short term easing of trade restrictions affecting cotton shipments.
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London
Reuter
Amsterdam
British Defeat Confirmed at Sandfontein
Berlin reports an official communication confirms the British defeat at Sandfontein on September 25. Three British squadrons were nearly wiped out by German forces who captured fifteen officers including the commander Col thand and 200 men, along with two guns. German losses were two officers and twelve men killed and 25 wounded. The Pretoria bulletin later noted 15 killed, 40 wounded, seven missing, and 35 prisoners among British and Union forces.
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Berlin
Seyville
L. T
German Southwest Africa
Sandfontein
Pretoria
Union of South Africa
Will Take Colored Bride
Boston Massachusetts January 26 The Rev Charles Borum a white minister who filed intentions to marry a colored woman named Lizzle Lawaon today returned for and received the license He is 25 born in Brookneal Virginia and connected with the Pentecostal Church The bride to be is 18 24 and born in Newbern North Carolina Rev Charles W Tilman agreed to perform the ceremony.
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Boston
Masse
Charles Borum
Lizzle’ Lawaon
Pentecostal Church
Brookneal
Newbern
N. C
Charles W
Trade balance grows for U S in week ending January 2
Department of Commerce reports foreign trade at 13 principal ports shows a favorable balance of 26 374 314 for the week ended January 2, down from 29 875 586 the prior week. Exports reach 53 871 372 while imports total 27 497 058, narrowing the gap from January 16 figures.
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United States
Department of Commerce
Germany Thanks America for Red Cross Gifts
Count Bernstorff German Ambassador announces heartfelt thanks from the central German Red Cross committees in Berlin for generous gifts from American donors. He notes the support aids the relief of the sick and wounded amid the war and expresses lasting appreciation for the American citizens of German origin.
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Union States
German Red Cross
Count Bernstorff
Berlin
America
United States
Japan Seeks U S as Friend in Telegram
Tokyo reports the Japan Peace Society led by Count Okuma seeks to improve U S relations. A fifteen member committee will study causes of friction and propose steps to remove them. The American branch has adopted the same plan.
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New York
East and West News Bureau Today
Tokyo
Japan Peace Society
Okuma
America
Japan
Pexte | Society
Bars School Fraternities Order Shocks New York City
New York City public schools ban participation in fraternal and secret societies to prevent cliques and factionalism harming education. Pupils must withdraw from all such groups to keep class and athletic eligibility. some fraternities may disband as a result. Brooklyn and Jamaica anticipate unrest. no legal challenges yet. Arthur Somers, long serving board member, cites race and religious tensions as drivers for the action.
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New York
Board of Education
New York City
Brooklyn
Jamaica
Arthur
Somers
Protest Against Immoral Plays Planned by Clergy in Washington
Clergy from Catholic, Protestant, and Hebrew churches plan protests against immoral plays in Washington theaters. Rev. EB de L McDonnell of Gonzaga College leads the effort. Priests at St. Aloysius Church called attention to the issue at yesterday masses and rabbis and Protestant ministers may join the protest.
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Washington
EB. de L. McDonnell
Gonzaga College
St. Aloysius’ Church
More Wine Than Ever France 1914 Output Figures
Official figures from the Department of Commerce show France’s wine production in 1914, despite partial German occupation, well above 1913. Total stocks stand at 161,098,518 gallons with a vintage of 1,482,296,369 gallons, totaling 1,633,989,687 gallons. 1913 totals were 100,170,777 stocks and 1,054,519,131 vintage gallons, totaling 1,184,683,908. Reports incomplete for Aisne Ardennes Marne Meurthe et Moselle Meuse Oise.
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Department of Commerce
France
Aisne
Ardennes
Marne
Meuthe-et-Moaglie
Meuse
Oize
Wheat Prices Rise Again on 1915 Crop Sale
Chicago markets reported record high prices for grains including corn oats and rye with wheats leading gains. July wheat jumped about fifty cents a bushel as the 1915 crop delivery sparked renewed buying and short sellers appeared stunned by a cargo sale on the seaboard.
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Chicago
Seaboard
Cossack troops reinforce Serbs report from Athens
London dispatch reports Servian army reinforced by extra cossack troops and a substantial shipment of war supplies sent from Russia to Servia, via Athens.
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London
Athens
Exchange Telegraph Company
Sys
Servia
Russia
Yellowstone Lecture At First Presbyterian Church Last Night
Barry Bulkley presented an illustrated lecture on the Yellowstone before a large audience at the First Presbyterian Church. He described travels through the reservation for government work and personal data collection as government colored scenes and moving pictures were shown.
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Yellowstone
Barry Bulkley
First Presbyterian Church
Death of John M. Mack Noted Financier and Asphalt War Figure
John M. Mack financier and municipal contractor famed for the asphalt war has died at his Philadelphia home after a brief illness. He was 62, survived by his wife and seven children. Death attributed to a liver ailment.
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Philadelphia
M A
John M. Mack
Building Boom Resumes in Charlotte After War Gap
Building work restarted in Charlotte North Carolina with contracts awarded totaling about 400000 dollars for new structures. The projects cover several buildings halted at the outbreak of the European war, marking a swift return to normal business activity.
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Charlotte
N. C
Paris Orders Carnival Suspended by Police Chief
The prefect of police suspends the carnival and mid Lent festivities this year to satisfy public opinion in Paria.
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Paria
Ham
Kiss Incident Leaves Youth with Neck Injury in Hammond
In Hammond Indiana January 26 Edgar Morrison a 19 year old Frankfort resident was visiting Mary Healey when he attempted to kiss her friend. Healey rushed at him seized his neck and threw him to the floor causing a dislocation. Morrison lay unconscious at his home in critical condition as doctors race to reduce the injury.
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Washington Post
Hammond
Ind
Mary Healey
Edgar Morrison
Frankfort
Morrison
Miss Healey
Colquitt Enters 1916 Senate Race Says Support Will Grow
Former governor Gascar B Colquitt announced readiness to run for the United States Senate in 1916 regardless of entrants. He said politicians would oppose him but believed the people would support him amid criticism of President Wilson and foreign policy concerning Mexico and European belligerents.
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Wilson
Mexico
Brownlow in Office New District Utility Commissioner Sworn In
Lews Brownlow was installed as commissioner of the District of Columbia's public utilities commission. Justice Siddons administered the oath, followed by Young for the utilities oath. He pledged to serve the people and work with Newman and Maj. Kuta, addressing department heads and friends at the District Building. Brownlow inherits police and fire, weights measures and markets, and health departments.
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Public Utilities Commission
Young
Lews Brownlow
Frederick L. Siddons
District Supreme Court
Brownlow
Public Utilities Commission of
John R. Young
Newman
Oliver P. Newman
Mr. Brownlow
United States
Maj. Kuta
District of Columbia
Louis Wilson
Louis Brownlow
Thetas W. Sims
Tennessee
Thomas Joiner
W. J Beale
Oliver Pp. Newman
Siddons
Henry George
Jackson H Relston
Frederick J. Haskin
Mary Jans Beaman
Frederick A. Walker
Charles F. Nesbit
Ralph Smith
Henry F. Blatt
Ernest L. Thurston
Stephen Kramer
Robert Woolley
Jerome removed from Thaw case as deputy attorney general
Albany Jan 26 William Travers Jerome ceased to be deputy attorney general after being designated to aid in returning Harry K Thaw to New York. Franklin Kennedy and Frank Cook will handle the Thaw case. Jerome was paid while employed. he declined to comment on his dismissal. Thaw reacted with muted response, previously calling Jerome his Nemenia.
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Albany
N. Y
William Travers Jerome
Woodbury
Harry K. Thaw
New York
Franklin Kennedy
Frank K. Cook
Jerome
Wickliam Travers Jerome
Thaw
Nemenia
German cruiser Frederick Carl seen near Aland Islands again
A Russian despatch from Petrograd claims the German armored cruiser Frederick Carl and torpedo boats were sighted off the Aland Islands steering south and later near Gotland. Shipping in the Gulf of Bothnia is reported halted while a note suggests the Frederick Carl may have been sunk in the Baltic during a German naval sortie.
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Frederick Carl
Fay
Aland Islands
Hoathnia
Gotland
Gulf of Bothnia
Petrograd
Frederick Carr
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