Wilsons Peace Formula Sparks Self-Determination Debate
Foreign Minister Trpiaty of Austro Hungary criticizes President Wilson and Lloyd George stance on self-determination saying the peace formula may resemble German diplomacy. He argues the central empires once accepted the idea in principle but would apply it to justify annexations, warning it ignores subjects’ rights worldwide.
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Aia Petrograd
Leon “Trpiaty
Pres. Wilson
Lloyd George
Prega
Wilson Urges Congress Action On War Bills
President Wilson summoned eleven Democratic senators to the White House to press for war legislation and speed up passage. He warned of possible drastic measures if Congress delays, aiming to keep momentum against the Kaiser this year amid stalled reforms and trade restrictions.
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Mrect
Congress
Washington
Wilson
White House
Persigent
Owner Confesses to Fire at Bloomfield Theater
Robi Allen, owner of the Corontal moving picture show in Jasonville, admits he set fire to his theater last week to collect insurance. The confession was made to Charles Hoover, assistant state fire marshal, during an Greene County investigation led by Hoover and prosecutor Will R. Vosloh. Allen is an electrical engineer at a local mine and his wife and family were present during the confession.
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Bloomfeld
Ind
Robert Allen
Corontal Mhoving
Charles’ Hoover
Jasonvile
Mra. Allen
Tanib Kenabaloe
Allen
Jasolville
Meeting Set At City Hall For Bracer's War Report
Local officials schedule a Monday afternoon gathering at city hall to hear the Bracers of Davtesa koun. Hity Yaye bean will preside and report on the outcome of the recent meeting held in Indianapolis.
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Davtesa
Hity Yaye Bean
Fternoon
Ge. Hayes
Eidele
Indianapolis
Inila
Napoli
Theater Visit Sparks Scrutiny of Loo Papers
A fragment notes an individual immediately went to a theater and gathered up all the loo papers he could find, hinting at a disturbance or inspection linked to the venue. The passage provides no further details on motives or outcomes.
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Herk
Ban on Public Meetings Reported in Germany
A government proclamation in Berlin bans public meetings and public speech to suppress potential strikes. It declares the need to maintain peace and order, instructing citizens to refrain from participating in any public discussions or gatherings during the period.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Atriké
Burlin
Cast and Carry Plan Goes Into Effect in Indy Browery
Indianapolis Feb 1 The Cast and Carry plan for retail groceries goes into effect today in the city as practicable. Deliveries by any retail stores will be limited to one trip, starting today. It is believed this plan will cut down the price of foods by eliminating the second trip.
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Indiehapolis
Ind
Browery J
Devery Seobtay
Denied Entry Rights Report From Weetington February
February report from Weetington states five remaining Americans have been denied entry to Belgium in January, with the Spanish minister in Brussels informing the mister Al The Hague and the German restriction tied to retaliation. The state department says the government does not understand why Germany bans entry while Americans cannot leave the United States.
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Weetington
Belgium
Moland
Brusselle
al the Hague
Depateas
Germany
United States
American Prisoner Identified in German Trench Raid
American private Joby, captured by German forces during a trench raid on the American line near the Ilney Way, is identified by his comrades as John Gilt. He was slightly injured and seen in a hospital area with other wounded, while colleagues confirm the capture by German troops on Wednesday.
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John Gilt
France
Joby
Hig
Gil
Public Meeting Urges Support for Effort in Community War
An unclear report describes a late night gathering in the county urging citizens to back the effort and attend meetings. Speakers plan to appear and emphasize unity, with emphasis on involvement beyond personal interests.
State basketball tourney draws 241 teams total
Indiana I H S A A secretary Trester reports 241 teams signified for district meets, an increase from 228 last year. Forty counties are represented with Crawford one team, Daviess five, Greene three, Martin one, plus fourteen from Gibson, Knox, Pike, Posey, Sullivan, Vanderburgh and Warrick. Final entry deadline February 28, and meeting for final schedules planned in Vincennes.
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Crawford
Daviess
Greene
Martin
Crawford County
Daviess County
Greane County
Martin County
Gibson, Knox, Pike, Posey, Sullivan, Vanderburg
Warrick County
Vincennes
Franklin
Kendallville
Trester
Lst
Local War Camp Work Seen By Red Cross Leader
Elmer G. Wotdenberg of the War Department and Navy Commission on Training Camp Activities met John W. McCarty, Red Cross president, to promote the War Camp Community Recreation Fund. Carless county has raised 940 pounds for the fund, with McCarty appointing the county Red Cross executive committee to aid. The aim is to turn soldiers leisure into an asset to support rapid victory and minimize casualties through organized recreation and character development.
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Elmer G. Wotdenberg
War Department
Navy Department Commission
John W. McCarty
Red Cross
Carless County
McCarty
County Red Cross
Vandenberg
Armrerer
War camp communities urge broader support for relief efforts
The article reports a call from leaders including Judge Charles Baker and Daniels for nationwide participation in war camp relief programs. It stresses the need for all camps to contribute, with emphasis on individual effort and adherence to quotas to support military and civilian needs.
Weather Forecast Weeks Ahead From The North
Fragmented OCR text describes a weather forecast stating a cold January, a near record low month, widespread ice, and a warming trend arriving early next week. It mentions the United States, the Mississippi region, and temperatures ten to fourteen degrees below normal for the period.
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Jac Obraley
Attempted assassination reaches Lenin in Petrograd
An unidentified youth slipped past guards at Smoloy Institute and fired at Lenin but missed. Police captured the assailant after the alarm, amid reports of continued unrest in Bolshevik circles in Petrograd on February 1.
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Petrograd
Ife
Nicholas Lenin
Bolsheviki Pramler
Smoloy Instituta
Lenine
Ice Gorge Surges Twenty Five Miles Long
An ice gorge twenty five miles long in Medoc Bay on the Ohio River caused the water level to rise between Cincinnati and Watersoul. The blockage began rising and is expected to continue until the floe breaks, according to reports from Cincinnati dated February first.
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Cincinnati
Medoc Bay
Ohio River
Canada would draw American laborers to Canada
New York reports the Canadian government is secretly attempting to attract American agricultural laborers from northwestern states across the border to fill a labor shortage. The New York Evening Post cites a circular from the Canadian censor describing the plan and urging newspapers to publish the facts.
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New Fork
Canada
New York
New York Evening Post
Post
Ees
Patriotic meeting lineup at People's Theater with speakers
A sequence of village events frames a Saturday program at the People's theater featuring Harry H. Crooke and Richard Parke. J Perrin Willis of the war savings administration chairs, with World War I topics, Red Cross, and a Mrs Parker address. Citizens plan a 7:30 pm ball gathering and discuss patriotism and war work, aiming for broad local attendance.
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Senerg
People's Theater
Harry H.crooke
Richard Parke
Dent
Sullivan County
J. Perrin Willis
Oliver
South Bend
John C. Chaney
Red
Ross
Ettyfhgn
Ian We
McCarty
Daviesstei
Pwid Teil
Mites
Parker
Indianapollis
Parke
Wii
Howser
Ahdrene
Bedworth
Daviess County
France
Bayhas
Cralg
Cauaia
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