Captain recounts sinking of Housatonic by German sub
Capt Enson of the American merchantman Housatonic told the Associated Press of the sinking after a German submarine halted the ship, took papers, hoisted the flag, damaged vents, and towed survivors toward land before the vessel disappeared. The torpedo strike occurred at 12 30 on the starboard side as the sub fired and photographed the event.
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Penzance
England
Enson
New York
Housatonic
Associated Press
London
Argentine President Irigoyen Quietly Shields Regime
Buenos Aires January 16 reports show President Irigoyen, a former conspirator, quietly restructuring the military to prevent upheaval during his six year term. He moved opponents from command and elevated allies, reshaping the army while facing revolutionary rhetoric linked to strikes.
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Buenos Aires
Irigeyen
Argentina
Trigoyer
Kozoyen
Labor and capital seek pact on postwar rehiring scheme
London February 6. Labor and capital unite to plan reintegration of soldiers and munition workers into civil employment after WWI. With up to 6,000,000 plus workers on government payrolls facing discharge, demobilization may take years, starting with munition workers. The joint labor committee urges provision equal to soldiers, including a month’s leave with pay, rail fare, a year of unemployment benefit, and help finding new jobs.
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London
Love
Hants
United Kingdom
Joint Labor Committee On
Berman Ships in American Ports Not Confiscated
Washington officials stated American sailings in the war zone remain a private matter and no action by the government has occurred though a guidance statement may be issued. German private property in the United States remains safeguarded by law. Nine German merchant ships at Honolulu have disabling of engines and crews detained. seven are held at the American station, with removal to Pearl Harbor requested. William B. Hinkley ordered to New London to supervise the Willehad crew as aliens pending status.
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Washington, D. C
State
Department
Altho
United States
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Pommern
Pearl Harbor
Washington
Willehad
New Bedford
Mass
William B. Hinkley
New London
Connn
Boston
German prize ship Appam to be moved to Norfolk
Newport News on February 6 reports plans to shift the German prize ship Appam from Newport News to Norfolk. Lieut. Hans Berg, prize commander, surrendered 500 pounds in English money and two orphans' fund boxes to the U S marshal. Coast guard engineers found the machinery in excellent condition with no tampering signs.
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Newport News
Plana
Appam
Norfolk
Hans Berg
Coast Guard
Yameeran
Tampar
Waterloo Clears Snow After Blizzard Hits Waterloo
After a Sunday storm Waterloo digs out and returns to near normal rail service. Temperatures rise from subzero to minus seven earlier to seven below. trains on Illinois Central and Great Western resume near schedule with few delays. First rail link to Tripoli restored. town relies on telephone and bobsled for outside contact. The K P Dancing Club at BUENAS hosts its fourth season dance on Wednesday February 7.
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Waterloo
Ralph B. Slippy
Mercury
Ilinois Central
Minneapolis
Great Western
Rock Island
Tripoli
She Loses Suit to Get More Alimony
Mrs Frantes Dougherty seeks an increase in alimony from 40 to 85 dollars weekly after accusing her husband of infidelity with a cabaret singer. The couple eloped after meeting in Sunday school. the wife recounts a restaurant incident where another woman joined Dougherty at their table and smoked his cigarette, signaling alleged improper conduct.
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New York
Frantes Ri. Dougherty
Dougherty
Neutral nations prepare to defend rights amid German war policy
London reports Spanish government will deliver a note to the central powers protesting Germany's naval warfare decree. Dutch premier says events occupy the Bovishment's attention with no information yet. Swiss press views Wilson's action as the only solution amid rising tensions and possible reprisals.
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London
Reuters
Madrid
Hague
Cort von der Linden
Seond
Bovishment
Zurich
Paris
Neue Zuricher Zeitung
Wilson
United States
the Zeitung
Germany
Street Car Struck At Ed wards Street Crossing
An Illinois Central freight train derailed a street car at the Ed wards street crossing at 8 30 p m yesterday. No injuries were reported. The street car was moved back on the track and returned to the shops under its own power. Motorman Odekirk tried to stop the car but slippery rails prevented a full halt. Engineer Wood and Conductor Mullan ran the freight train. The front of the street car was damaged.
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Illinois Central
Edwards Street
West Belt Line
Odekirk
Wood
Mullan
Council Cuts Out Several Streets From Paving Plan
At a conference in Mayor W R Laws office last evening several streets were eliminated from the paving resolution while widths for others were set. Material for paving was discussed with no decision and a large contract is to be awarded. Remonstrance petitions were reviewed and some protests ruled valid.
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W. R. Law
German Papers Take Calm View of U. 3. Action
Berlin reports that German editorials after the U S breach of relations with Germany adopt a restrained tone. They deny breaking promises, blame U S policy, and stress German unity from emperor to worker while fearing war escalation and questioning America’s timely entry.
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Berlin
London
United States
Germany
Thi
Wilson
Brown
England
Counries
Ufa
U.S
Taglische Rundschey
Japan
Popular Representative Assembly
Die Post
America
Boersen Zeltrag
Vorwagerts
Fire of Unknown Origin At Meat Market Basement
A blaze of mysterious origin broke out in the basement of the A. J. Wittick meat market at 307 Pourthi Street West early today. It spread under the ice box but firemen contained it with only minor damage. Two other basement fires traced to electric wires occurred nearby, though no wires were at the origin point this morning. Better be insured than sorry.
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A. J. Wittick
Pourthi Street
Two Comrades of French Army In Battle Photograph
In this interrating image from the Great War a Wolaminlultian worker and a sister aider are shown moving ammunition boxes from machine parts during a bombardment. The scene emphasizes war as a great leveller uniting classes and nations around the cannon.
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Sister & Breach Senugulesa Privato
Too Much Weather For Housemovers
The housemovers' association convention at city hall was adjourned due to bad weather and train delays. Secretary B. S. Mapes of Ackley said the meeting will be rescheduled when weather permits, possibly in two weeks. About 40 members of the Des Moines–originated group were expected. a follow up will be arranged. The K.P. Nancing Club announced its fourth dance of the season on Wednesday evening, Feb. 9.
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Tower
City S S Institute To Start Tonight
W D Stem and Walter Hutson of the Iowa Sunday School association will speak at the opening meeting of the City S S Institute tonight in Graves Memorial United Church. The session will cover program details and aims of the new institute.
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W. D. Stem
Walter Hutson
Iowa Sunday School Association
City Institute
Graves Memorial U. 1S
Second annual Jaathuto gathering expected from cities
Session Waodnaaduyatno reports the second annual Jaathuto For the city association. Delegates expected from every city Sunday school, with representatives from other counties. A brief song service tonight precedes talks. Tomorrow at 11 a.m. conference of Tondera and at 2:30 p.m. meetings. Wednesday night held by Jn Grave Methodist Episcopal Church.
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Waodnaaduyatno
Eity
Tondera
Grave Methodist Cpiscopal Church
National tuberculosis plan proposed by Congress
Washington reports a resolution to wage a fully national fight against tuberculosis. Indigent patients would be supported jointly by their state of residence and the federal government. Representative Hillard of Colorado, a tuberculosis expert, sponsored the measure.
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Washington
Hillard
Colorado
Uric Acid Eradicated by Dr. Pierce Remedy
A medical advertisement explains uric acid buildup causes headaches, rheumatism, and gout. It promotes Anuric to flush uric acid and suggests a laxative mix of mandrake and aloe. warns about kidney and liver strain from blocked intestines and recommends drinking water.
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Pierce
Surgical Institute
Buaffalo
Dr. Pierce
Provision for TB care funded by state and federal aid
The plan provides immediate nationwide hospital and senatoria readiness for tuberculosis treatment. It contemplates consigning funds for consumption patients and indigent tubercular cases. The government would pay 60 cents a day per patient while the state of residence would pay $1 a day.
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for colds and grippe. It claims to unclog nasal passages within minutes, stop runny nose and sneezing, relieve headache and sore throat, and end nasal discomfort, with a 25 cent price and a note to buy the genuine product.
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Pape
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