Washington DC seeks intervendom in Mexico by sea
Reports from January describe U S officials debating intervention options as Mexican bandit actions killed workers at a chalking firm. Secretary Lansing conveyed a cautious stance, stressing no need for escalated demands while condemning the massacre as dastardly and calling for safeguard measures.
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Mexico
Chinuahual
United States
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Department
British Halted in Mesopotamia Amid Turkish Assault
Reuter reports from Sofia and Saloniki describe a renewed British push toward Kut el Amara facing larger Turkish forces, with mounted German air raids on Saloniki camps causing fires. French and allied aviation engage east of Maesiges as casualties and prisoners rise.
Austria Reports British Steamer Persia Sinking
The British steamer Persia was sunk after a submarine attack, according to a Vienna dispatch. The note indicates the United States would not be left without a stance on the disaster as Washington reviews investigations and state depots. In California, Mrs. Henry’s remains were cremated and will be buried alongside her late husband in Plainville.
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Menry
Callforgy
Vane Henry
Relatives Seek Forgiveness as Ulrich Case Heats Up
Philadelphia reports relatives of John Ulrich, who eloped six years ago, hoping for reconciliation if he recovers from wounds. His wife Lillian Pfeiffer and four children stand with him as doctors say Ulrich’s condition remains serious after a quarrel led to a wounding incident. In separate items, four miners die in a Colorado shaft accident near Carreño Mine. one escapes. Angelo Sarto, elder brother of Pope Pius XI, dies at 79, former postmaster of Brazle village.
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John
Ulrich
Lillian
Pfeiffer
Sears
Tirich
St. Jose H’s Hosel
Sian Husbahd
Dina Rothe
Angelo Sarto
Pius
Brazle
Boston Store Announces Open Doors Tomorrow
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Boston store event with plans to open doors tomorrow morning. The readable fragments reference a popular local shop and a weather forecast feel, with unclear surrounding details about sales or events.
Unclear text fragment on border incident and bandits
Fragmentary report notes a British diplomatic agent confirming Mexican border tensions involving American mining men killed on a train. Mentions two British subjects, growing death toll, and precautionary steps by U S troops to prevent bandit activity across the border into Mexico.
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FI Paso
Usrouan St
Myrles
Chipuahua
Mexico
German crown likely to Berlin. report from Berlin
Swiss sources report the German crown prince may be confirmed in Berlin as the Kaiser’s successor. The dispatch reaches I tzerland via Berlin with details on visa arrangements and the Kaiser's fitness amid a tense royal succession context. A separate note from Montreal reports a fire at the International Hotel causing losses and a manager found trapped in a third room, rescued with difficulty.
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Ger
Berlin
Itzerland
Flood Threat Closes Rail Lines West of Vincennes
Severe river conditions disrupt the T. and C. Southwestern line west of Vincennes as waters rise to twenty two feet. Seven thousand bags of sand were sent from the ships to Flora to curb overflow. A Big Four work train departed for St Francisville to aid repairs and reduced service along the Big Four tracks due to flood damage.
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Flora
Carel
Vincennes Tay
St. Francisville
Severe sleet storm rages in a middle west
A blizzard moving through the central west disrupts Chicago and Indianapolis as sleet and snow knock out transport. Elevated trains slow, accidents rise, and street travel stagnates while brief warm spells briefly relieve some areas. In London, a U S protest over American mail shipments arrives at the British telegraph office, and a Baptist service plans to meet then march.
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Chicago
Pastor Hayworth Opposes Draft Aid in House Hearings
A fragment from Washington reports Chairman Hay of the House Military Affairs Committee telling officials that President Wilson is opposed to extending military service. The note mentions Wilson, Hayworth, and opposition to a draft expansion during a committee hearing today.
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Washington, D. J
Hay
House
English Haat Eludes Submarine I English Haat Eludes Submarine I
The cargo steamer Taima eluded a German submarine and arrived in Barcelona today after a pursuit lasting several miles in the Mediterranean. The Taima is the largest ship among fifteen steamers listed by the British & American clipping Company of London, displacing 4,920 tons.
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Taina
Mediterraneas
Busslish & Sean Clipping Company
London
Mrs Kate Barr Dies at Indianapolis Home
Mrs Kate Barr formerly of Chisicetty and Bell counties died at her Indianapolis home this morning at 10 30. She was about seventy three years old and funeral arrangements are to be held Thursday afternoon at the Fosent Ho Barfs in Bruceville Knox county.
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Chiscetty
Bell
Megny
Indianepalis
Monia
Barr
Paneral
Taft Will Not Get Place On Bench
Washington reports Taft will not secure a seat on the supreme bench despite speculation. The tentative signal from the president’s camp indicated no appointment today, leaving the question unsettled as lawyers and observers weigh the future of the court.
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Taft
George T Field obituary and funeral details
George T Field died at 7 20 this morning at 208 Ordon Street after six months illness from heart disease. He was seventy years five months two days, son of Harrison and Elnora Field, pioneer Saw Rent County settlers. Civil War veteran of Company BH 137 Indiana Folontests. Survived by six children William C Field Mrs Henry Clerk Wills B Field Mrs J Frank Evans and Miss Sarah M Field plus Mrs Frank Lewis. Buried Liberty Cemetery after services in Liberty Church Saturday at 10 30 AM. Burial at Liberty Cemetery three miles northeast of Orleans following services.
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Ordon Street
Harrison
Elnora
Ratkin) Field
Sawrente County
George T. Field
Mitchell
Indiana Folontests
Sarah M. Otsharden
Leiple
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Mts
Henry Clerk
Bedford
Wills B
Washington
J.frank Evans
Sarah M. Field
East St. Louis
Frank Lewis
St. Louis
Elizabeth Ginson
Mere Bort
Raivand
Daniel Yeager
Roy M
Isesse, W. Feld
Ins City
Mx. Field
Christian ‘Chugeh
Liberty
Ind
Christian Church
ALORS
Orleans
Meteor Explosion Shocks Ohio Indiana and Kentucky Regions
A dull explosion and bright flash woke residents across Southern Ohio, lower Indiana, and parts of Kentucky early today. The event was attributed by Professor Porter of the Cincinnati Observatory to a meteor explosion, with witnesses reporting a bright sky and a sharp shock.
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Tis
Cincinnati
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Porter
Cincinnati Observatory
Washington Cloak and Suit Store Midwinter Sale Ad
An old notice advertises a midwinter sale at Washington Cloak and Suit Store starting Friday at 9 o'clock. The plan is to clear stock to make room for new season goods with unusually low prices. Buyers urged to read the large four-column ad in this newspaper and visit early.
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