Slaughter for Kaiser Two Trainloads of Dead in Trenches
A German attack east of Ypres fails after mass infantry charges and singing. two trains of dead are reported amid fierce Allied fire as Kaiser's forces attempt a heavy assault to cut Allied lines. Percival Phillips reports from The Woastington Post.
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Ypres
Percival Phillips
Woastington
Jan
Youres
A Bassee
Dgethuore
Yhelu- Vet
Basschendate
Pourtine
German ruler optimistic amid tense spring reengagement
An incongruous, partial report notes German ruler Meimeh aa Lendan praising a writer and recalling a spring toast with Emperor WHI lan. The emperor expresses confidence in renewed ties and praises BRavarers troops while a small guest list attends a luncheon. The account conveys ceremonial uplift and cautious optimism about broader cooperation.
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Meimeh
Lendan
Tor Ludwig Ganghefer
Whilan
Prine
Bravarers
Obituary notices and funeral details from Richmond and nearby
Obituaries list several deaths and funeral plans across Richmond and Virginia and North Carolina. Names include Olivin Riddick Brooks, Thomas Sartot, and others with family notices, memorial church services, residence addresses, and planned interment at local cemeteries. Public notices request attendance and provide service dates from January 27 to January 30 with church ceremonies and burial locations.
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Anton
Kansas Avenue
North West
Olivin Riddick
Beloverd
Spra Np
Hasenord
Eley Brooks
Elas
Panera
Mus LI- Tian
Cisse
Lee
Washington
New York
St. Aassins
Tirdiy
Orig
Simwou
Yortiee
Moointurvet
Russia to try Zeppelin crew for bomb attack
Petrograd reports No gor Vremya says Russia will try German crew captured in the Zeppelin that attacked Libau. The trial aims to establish legal status for bomb drops on an undefended town.
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Russia
Zeppelin
Petrograd
Dan
Nogor Vremya
Libau
Slavs Fight War as Clergy Lead Opposition Across Regions
Riot reports describe manifestants tearing down mobilization posters and shouting anti-German slogans while police fire on crowds. Slavic protesters in Croatia and Sla way Salis clash with gendarmes and military, with armories looted and officials’ notices torn. Authorities warn widespread conscription and stricter mobilization measures as unrest spreads across Transst Vacna and nearby areas.
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Ato Agrans
Croatia
Salis
Aremabili- Bateots
Drume
Ambress
Sparta
Allcmarches
Rietines
Itiaes Ami
Transst
Vacna
Troy
Hebhlen
Rtf
Drosist
Statesman Hurt in Duel in Peru Sparks Cabinet Crisis
A senior foreign affairs official, who resigned yesterday, was seriously wounded this morning in a duel with the brother of a noted revolutionary figure. The dispute followed a request to expel Augusto Thirand from Chil, accusing him of revolutionary activity. Another cabinet crisis is imminent as more ministers may resign.
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Peru
Fernando Siazaani
Uunister
Augensio Piurand
Iteru
Augusto Thirand
Chitl
Honored by Kaiser for Song of Hatred
Berlin dated January 16 Emperor Wilhelm conferred several decorations for his birthday including the Red Eagle of the fourth class on Gerhart Hauptmann and Ernest Lissauer, author of the song expressing hatred of England.
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Kaiser
Song OF
Berlin
William
Gerhart Hauptmann
Eriest Lissaner
New Turkish Attacks Press Turkish Forces Across Caucasus
Petrograd reports Turks resuming large scale operations at three points near Tehoruk Khoi and Katuny, with 126 battalions and 74,000 men in second line, as German plan to divert Russia unfolds. Russian and German claims describe repulsed assaults near Sultan Selim and Kars, and a major clash at Flurtebise with heavy French losses.
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Petrograd
London
Sari Kamyasi
Ardahan
Tehoruk
Katuny Neigh
Kuarul
Khoi
Tabriz
Carpathian
Constantinople
Erzerum
Poland
Galicia
Caucasus
Carpathians
Uaucasus
Sultan Selim
Kars
Azerbaijan
Versia
Kiroi
Minister Testifies He Was Paid for False Affidavit in Frank Case
Georgia testimony details Rev. Ragsdale receiving 200 for signing a false affidavit in the Leo Frank case. He described meetings with defendants about the affidavit and a later telephone assurance of 10000 if the trial proceeding. He testified that a motorcycle rider warned his sons to keep quiet amid warnings of bond and payoff.
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James Conley
Mary Phagan
Atlanta
Gia
Jana
Ragsdale
Hao
Leo M. Frank
Laan S Lehon
Southern
Agencs
Arthur Thurman
O. Pedder
Pellyeman
Tagsdale
R. J. Barber
bMrafile
James Cowboy
Mary Wharson
Luther Rosser
Frank
Carranza Troops Entering Capital In Mexico City
Advices from Mesivaity dated January 27 report the attack on the city began in the morning and that streets were deserted. Foreigners were not molested, post offices prepared for shipment north, and rail communication north remains uncertain as Blanco forces move. Provisional authorities claim control and pledge protection until the conv. and provisional president return. Monterey reports show improved order and food relief arriving to ease shortages.
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Cuernavaca
Blanco
Queretaro
Mexican
Palafox
Gomez
Meaino Vile
Monterey
Anseles
Chamber of Commerce
War costs prompt Paris to boost French bond limits
Taris January 28 The chamber of deputies approved a bill raising the treasury bond limit by 1,000,000,000 francs to 4,500,000,000 francs and allowing short term issues. Finance Minister Ribot said after six months of war France had already spent 3,500,000,000 francs and expressed confidence in the country’s resources to continue the fight.
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Taris
Chamber of Deputies
Finance
M. Ribot
France
German Envoy Confirms Pogrom Reports in Russia Cities
The German Ambassador in Washington replies to a New York Jewish paper confirming reports of Jewish pogroms in Russian cities. He cites towns like Kibarty and Jada and notes many cases are documented or under investigation, though exact numbers are uncertain. He calls the pogroms a revolting wartime feature and warns against using them for propaganda.
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Washington
New York
Russia
Washington, DC
Germany
America
Iran
Isaw
Kibarty
Tararshin
Mmoshisch
Gelin
Brod
Jada
East Prussia
Bukowina
Prussian
Poland
J “L Bernstore
German Ambassador Pledges Food Cargo Will Not Reach Army
Count von Bernstorff assures the United States that the cargo aboard the steamship Wilhelmina sailing to Hamburg will not reach German military or government hands. He states shipments are for civil population only and will be protected from preemption or misuse. The ship, flying the American flag, left port on January 22.
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New York
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Wilhelmina
Hamburg
Germany
WS. Green Colonissien Cominult
St. Louis
State Department
Austria Urges U S Aid for Prisoners Held by Russia
Vienna reports Baron Burian has wired Secretary Bryan urging new U S representations to Prussia for better treatment of Austrian and German prisoners in France and Russia. About 60,000 Austrians in Russian camps face harsh conditions. Dumba appeals for relief for civilians in Siberia. Bryan sent requests to Petrograd and Marye.
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Austria
America
Russia
Berlin
Ain
Vienuna
Stephan Brurtin
Brean
Washington
Burkina
France
Bryan
Baron Burlan
Tm- 5
Siberian
Nso
Fle
Dumba
Maryse
Petrograd
Jnew Hia
Tipiga
Dinba
Hussian
Siberia
Copper in contraband debate stirs US stance
Herman Ridder reports on US Secretary of State questions about copper as absolute contraband. He argues Britain has seized copper shipments despite US protests and cites the 1909 London Declaration, urging a firm, consistent U.S. position against such seizures.
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Great Britain
Staats-Zeitung
New York
Secretary of State
United States
Conper
Tondon
London
Britain
Herman Ridder
State seeks ouster of International Shoe from Missouri
Mexico Missouri January 28 a suit to oust the International Shoe Company from doing business in Missouri was filed today by the city after the factory here closed recently.
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Mexico
International Shoe Company
Missouri
Encity
Uuit
Mother Jones Demands Rockefeller Proof of Sincerity
Labor leader Mother Jones accuses John D. Rockefeller Jr of lip service to democracy as miners meet with Rockefeller representatives in Colorado. The United States industrial relations commission hears how the Bureau of Municipal Research shifted after Julia Rockefeller Jr and a $4000 donation offer. Rockefeller contributed about $30000 to the bureau.
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Rockefeller
Colorado
Federal Commission
Bureau of Municipal Research
Washington
New York
John N. Rockefeller, Jr
Jones
Jon
Standard Oil
Mr. Rockefeller
Hkooketeler Foundation
Rocketeller
United States Commissio
Robert Fulton Cutting
Julia > Rockefeller, Jr
Fand
Lost ship rescued after weeks adrift in fogs
The Malian steamship Angelo Parodi, lost from view near New York, reached port in tow of the Greek steamer Varad after drifting since January 19. Survivors from two wrecks were also brought in, including the crew of the American schooner Frederick Hoessner and the purser of the Norwegian steamer Anita, as well as news of a schooner capsizing off the Delaware Capes.
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Angelo Parodi
New York
Capes
Barkentine
York
Angelo Parat Wiich
Husea
Varad
Js Nore
Itasca
Paros
Farendi
Hasen
Vutter
Shin
Norfolk
Paradi
Crins
Clyde Line
Alsenquin
Chivekers
Santo Deningo
Algonquin
Teen
Frederick Hoessner
Jamaica
Stamford
Conn
Logwood
Anita
Walifax
Kineston
North Catcos Reef
Swann
Ile Koessner
Trocquois
Turks
Flat Thenes
Elizabeth Daimer
Bath
Telaware Capes
Palmer
Washingtonian
Delaware Capes
Maid
Belgian editors jailed by Antwerp military court
Amsterdam dispatch reports several Belgian newspaper editors were sentenced to one or two months imprisonment at the latest session of the German military court in Antwerp. The charges against them are stated, with the proceedings reflecting the occupation authority's pressure on the press.
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Amsterdam
Ceraman Miliary
Antwerp
City News in Brief Highlights from a busy Washington week
A busy Washington week features a sewing bee for Belgian relief at the Belgian Refuge headquarters, plans to move to Mrs John A Lane's residence, a dance at the Naval Militia Armory with about 204 couples, lectures on monetary policy at the Willard and Carre venues, and committee meetings at the War Department. Officials announced committee lists, and multiple society events and club meetings are slated around February 3.
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John A. Lane
Thirteenth Street
Naval Militia Armory
Seventh and
Water Streets
Frank Platt
E. J. Blade
Walter Binta
Parker Willis
Federal Rerrieve Board
Washington
Amerian Institute of Banking
Willard
Federal Reserve Act
Ariington National
W. W Harts
War Department
District Court News From The District Supreme Court
The Washington Railway and filedre company faced damages in a district supreme court yesterday as Mary Hanen sues after being thrown to the ground while leaving a car at Magi Circle and Fifth streets. Justice Siddona reviewed the case and a decree was issued today.
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Washington Pailway
Pustnet Supreme Court
Mary Hanen
Bro
James 8. Y Smith
Ralph Planety
Te Company
Magi Cypitel
Fifth Streets
Justice Siddona
Ennite Taviston
Jr Triet Supreme Cour
Franting Mere Beilin
Police News Notes and Fire Side Details from City Streets
Police notes report G. Lewis, 59, injured by a sidewalk obstruction near Tenth and Eustaphel streets and hospitalized. An early morning fire damaged a building at 14 street southwest and spread to Wiste GmnAith’s home. origin undetermined. Mrs. Frederict and Mrs. Pinehard sustained injuries in separate incidents on Roo street. Machines damaged after a collision near Nineteenth and Toosterets involving Julius Jesse and James Perry. A white man about 55 years old was warned by police to remove a crowd at a Nabertel Thayeless event in Metnes.
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G. Lewis
Gency Hospital
Wiste GmnAith
Dietulas
Frederict
Lee
Faust
BM Oc Pinehard
Ner Williams
Jesse
I Ifeur
James Perry
Smre Prichard
Western Reserve Men Among Republicans for President in 1915
The University Club hosted remarks on the 1915 presidential race featuring Western Reserve University figures such as Charles PoThying and Myron Herrick. Speakers named a slate including Burton, Baldwin, Bryan allies, and Ohio political leaders like Willard and Cutler as prominent Republican contenders.
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Washington
Wester
Charles PoThying
United States
Myron
Herrick
Aimbansador
Kerr Ernest Mekelyy
Ur L.A. Sadler
Frop Wille
J Cutler
Cleveland
William Gordon
Ohio
Frank Stahl
Richmond
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Saind
R. Harris & CO
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Tokalon Co., Inc
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Connt von Bernstorff
W. J. Green Commission Company
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Shoe Company
John D., JR
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Board of Direstors
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District of Columbia Federation of Womens Clubs
Watdie Library
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Anthony League
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Tadge Martin F. Kring
Unitedates Circuit Art
Yale Alumni Association of Washington
University Club
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington Baseball Club
Iowa
Benjamins. Mire
Rudolph Kauffmann
Edward #. Walsh
Wol. Rapley
William Fowler
William Knowles Cooper
Clarance A. Vinscent
Boston
Tehmomd Po Habeet
Alabama
Women's ‘Peace Party
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Orior
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Pythian Temple
Ninth Street
Massachusetts
Revenue Northwest
Town Society of
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James C. Bowen
Organization of Carroll Council
Knights of Columbus
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E Street Northwest
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Naval Battalion of
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Charles Longs
Seara
William Laces
William Ro Brown
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Tousgene O'Brien
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District Supreme Court
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Evans
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Justiiet Supreme Court
Esterday
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Hainser
Les Metnes
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