Zeppelin Raids Hit Norfolk and Nearby Towns in England
London reports describe air raids by German Zeppelins over coastal towns including Yarmouth Kings Lynn Sandringham Cromer Sheringham and Beeston with casualties and property damage. Two killed at Yarmouth and a boy killed at Kings Lynn, plus injuries and destroyed buildings. Royal Sandringham palace unharmed. Russians repel assaults on various fronts and claim prisoners, while Turkish forces retreat as Russia pursues. Bud Fisher identified as Los Angeles imposter posing as Bud.
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Russian Army Advances Against Turkish Forces in Caucasus
The Russian war office confirms continued southward movement in the Caucasus against the Turkish defense. Officials say Turkish resistance remains obstinate despite Russia's apparent superiority.
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Berlin
Caucasus
War Office
Pressure on Sweden to aid Russia transit across war routes
Berlin reports that the Triple Entente is pressing Sweden to enforce transit of war materials to Russia. The German press bureau issued a statement on January 20 confirming the pressure and Sweden's potential role in facilitating supplies.
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Swedishewspapers
Sweden
Russia
Democrats to caucus on Stotsenburg amendments this week
Indianapolis Ind Jan 20 Senator Van Nuys democratic floor leader of the senate said the democrats would caucus Thursday or Friday night on the twenty two Stotsenburg constitution amendments. He said many bills would not be acted on in this caucus. He added he does not expect any primary legislation passed this session.
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Ind
van Nuys
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Indiana Senate Reports Salary Hikes for County Auditors
The Senate reports the salary committee recommending increases for auditors of Allen, St. Joseph, Vigo and Lake counties to 8200 a year. It also proposes raising sheriff prisoner feeding fees from 40 to 60 cents per day.
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Ind
Senate
Allen, Bt. Joseph
Vigo
Lake Counties
Villa in North Mexico Expected to Withdraw Troops
Washington learns that Gen Villa may pull forces from Mexico City and vicinity to focus on a northern campaign. Indications of friction between Zapata and Villa persist, while officials note potential new evacuations and shifting loyalties among Mexican factions. Gen Carranza’s cabinet sits in Vera Cruz with Obregon’s main forces near Puebla and Gutierrez with 6,000 men moving between the two cities.
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National Railway
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Obregon
Gutierrez
Breslau Kills 3000 Turks in Black Sea Action
Dispatch from Petrograd reports the cruiser Breslau shelled a Turkish position at Liman in the Black Sea killing about 3,000. The vessel left unaware it had been attacking its ally.
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O. P. Stark
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Breslau
Liman
Black Sea
Receiver for Rock Island Railroad Appointed by Federal Court
The federal district court named Walter C. Noyes as receiver for the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, Iowa corporation, after its stock sold at public auction. The bond set at 75000 dollars. The holding company is in charge while the operating arm remains the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway.
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Federal District Court
Walter C. Noyes
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Company
Iowa Corporation
Chicago, Roth Island & Pacific Railway., Company
Rivers bill passes House with 154 to 81 vote
The rivers and harbors appropriation bill totaling over 34 million dollars won approval in the House by 154 to 81. It carries no new projects, only continuing underway improvements. Major allocations include 7,387,000 for the Mississippi and 3,184,000 for the Ohio rivers, with 1,385,000 for the Columbia and 600,000 for the Columbia and Lower Willamette. An Arkansas River survey fund of 150,000 was dropped amid debate.
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Missouri
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Treason Charge Filed Against Miner Leader in Bellairg
Joseph J. Etter, an industrial worker from New York and World Leader, was arrested in Bellairg on January 20 before he could address striking miners. Placards in several languages signed by a group calling themselves Revoltioniste promoted trouble and treason charges were prepared.
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Joseph J. Ettor
New. York
Sullivan detriment to a U S from Santo Domingo policy
Senator-elect Phelan of California plans to call W S McGunness of Washington as the first witness in the Sullivan investigation. McGunness is expected to reveal efforts by financiers in Washington tied to Santo Domingo and Sullivan. Attorney Semple protests to Bryan about Sullivan’s continued appointment. Accidents Across State Increase in 1914. Chicago council approves $82 million appropriation. Agitator Etter is arrested in St Louis on treason charges.
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Phelan
California
James M. Sullivan
Minter
Dominican Republic
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Santo Domingo
Sullivan
Senate
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Taft to Deliver Principal Address at Indiana University
Ex President William H Taft arrives in Indianapolis and proceeds to Bloomington for Foundation Day events at Indiana University. A reception is planned at the Student Building and a public invitation is issued for Thursday’s parade and Foundation Day exercises in the Men’s Gymnasium where Taft will speak.
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Ind
William ‘Howard’ Taft
Bloomington
Taft
Union
Indiana
Claypool
William Hi. Tat
Indiana ‘University
Attorney Attacks Draft Rule in Baseball League Dissolution Suit
Keen Addington, attorney for the plaintiff, argues in federal court that the draft rule corrupts American institutions by allowing major leagues to farm players to the minors and reassign them if not improved. He cites the absolute power of the National Baseball Commission and recalls 1918 appeals and denials.
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Ill
Keen Addington
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Baseball Commission
Chicago Wheat Advances on Tuesday Market Jump
Chicago wheat prices resumed trading today after a sharp opening. The price rose from 1.39 to 1.42 per bushel with heavy export buying noted at around 1 o'clock.
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Man Kills Himself During Train Journey In Chicago
Charles Ledowsky president of the Fox River Distilling Company shot himself on a train near Chicago. His firm had just been placed in receivership and he was sought as a witness in an inquiry into reported forgeries.
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Charles Ledowsky
Fox-River “Distilling Company
Chicago
Ag? Witnss
Harris Has Bill On Gut Examiner's Pay
Indianapolis January 20. Representative Harris of Davenport County seeks a bill regarding compensation for gut examiners. The measure aims to set pay scales and duties for examiners.
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GUT Examiner
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