German Attack on Warsaw Front Stalls in February Fire
Reports from Berlin and Petrograd say the German offensive on the Warsaw line has stalled while Russians claim renewed pressure on both eastern wings. Russian advances are noted near Mezolaborez as Austro German forces suffer reverses in Galicia, with Bukowina retirements and Kimpen g?s entry claimed by Austrians. East Prussia shows desperate fighting as western front remains monotonous. London reports the full blockade proclamation amid Lusitania flag controversy. A German plane was downed between the Oise and Aisne by French artillery.
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London
Warsaw
Berlin
Petrograd
Carpathian
Mezolaborez
von Hindenburg
Paris
Oise
Aisne
Beresford seeks to declare German raiders pirates
London February 8 Lord Charles Beresford will ask Premier Asquith in the house of commons to declare German raiders on undefended places as pirates and demand a public hanging after court martial for the murder of women and children. He argues the raiders are not honorable foes and should not be treated as such by the government.
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London
tLord
Charles Beresford
Asquith
House of Commons
Great Britain
Lord Charles
Supreme Court
Wet
Clarsh-Place
Mer Fl
Pennsylvania House Votes For Women Suffrage
The Pennsylvania House passed the resolution to submit the women suffrage amendment to voters by 130 to 71. It moves to the Senate, and if approved, the amendment will appear on November ballots nationwide. Flood bulletin notes the Ohio River remains at flood stage at Cairo with rivers rising near Louisville.
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Harrisburg
House
Senate
Cairo
Washington, D. C
The
Weather Bureau
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Louisville
Paper Delivery Troubles Hotline Instructions
If the newspaper is not delivered by six, call 3380 for a free copy to be sent. After six thirty, call 2059 for assistance.
War Fronts in Eastern Europe See Intensified Engagements
Dispatches from Petrograd report growing clashes at both ends of the eastern battle front in east Prussia and the Carpathians while Warsaw fronts show subsidence. Fighting stretches from Plock in Russian Poland to Tilsit in east Prussia with German offensive activity extending toward Lipno on the Vistula. Reports claim Russian forces captured German prisoners including women found with rifles at the first trenches.
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Petrograd
Vila
London
East Prussia
Carpathians
Warsaw
Plock
Russian Poland
Tilsit
Gumbinnen
Mazurian
Lipno
Poland
Viesula
Hzura
Embassy in Mexico City to remain, not move to Veracruz
Washington Feb 9 The American embassy in Mexico City will stay there despite Gen Carranza inviting foreign diplomats to Veracruz. Dispatches report mixed fights at Monterey with conflicting defeats and victories claimed by Carranza forces.
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U. C. Embagoy
Mexico City
Washington, D. C
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Wilson
Monterey
Col House Not on Peace Mission
President Wilson stated Col. E. M. House, a close friend, has not traveled to Europe as his personal representative to seek peace. House often visits Europe. on this trip he is gathering information on various questions including American relief work. The president denied any exchange between Russia Austria Hungary and the United States on peace.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Col. DE. M. House
Europe
Col. House
Russia
Austria- Hungary
United States
Wholesale Murder Story Doubted In Yonkers Case
Investigation into Frederick Mors alleged killings at the German Odd Fellows home continues as authorities seek corroboration to justify exhuming three bodies. Mors claims six victims died by anesthetic or poison. officials require more evidence. Dr Gregory to provide mental state assessment. Poison powder found in Mors effects. chemist calls it deadly. Sheriff says patients received large drug doses. poisons stored with harmless drugs in a room run by a 14 year old girl.
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Yonkers, N
Frederick Mors
Odd Fellows’ Home
Unionport
Mors
8. M. Gregory
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Sherif Weisenbanger
Westchester County
German Wireless Restriction Quashes Private Messages
German postal authorities announce that the German wireless system may no longer be used for private messages. The ban applies to messages intended for warships and other vessels al sem, with immediate effect among communications routed via Amsterdam and London.
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Amsterdam
London
Formal protest over flag incident early in Lusitania case
Washington reports the administrations view on the Lusitania flag issue as a customary practice with no formal protest, while a note to Britain will warn neutral shipping of dangers. President Wilson says the German war zone is a warning not a blockade and US action requires international agreement. Greece protests German declaration and Greece asserts ships will rely on international law guarantees. All ships are warned to proceed with caution in English waters. Prohibition forces in Iowa move toward constitutional prohibition with a key vote and senate debate anticipated.
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Washington, D. C
Great Britain
Germany
British Isles
Wilson
Gerard
United States
Congress
London
Liverpool
Manchester Guardian
Greece
Athens
New York
Englsh Port
English
Philadelphia
Dee Moines
Mob
Iown Stnate
Committee On
Francis
Senate
Iowa
Chase
Ream
Young Man Given Death Sentence in Electric Chair
Roy Roberts, convicted of murdering Vernon Connett in North Platte Nebraska, was denied a new trial in district court and sentenced to die in the electric chair on June 4. Connett, a stranger traveling through the area, was killed allegedly for his valuable team. El Tovar Broadleat Havana Be daduettivo mens y
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North Platte
Neb
Roy Roberts
Vernon Connett
Connett
Roberts
Deadlock at Illinois House as speakership stalls
Springfield Feb 9 The Illinois House of Representatives resumes voting for speaker and shows no sign of breaking the six week deadlock. Members remain firm, with no shift in position from prior rounds.
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Springfield
Tower House
Mons
Hanna named consul general and Mahin Heiser new consuls
The president sent Iowa nominations to the senate naming Philip C. Hanna as consul general of class five now serving as consul general at Monterey. Frank W. Mahin is named consul of class three, formerly consul at Amsterdam. Oscar S. Heiser becomes consul of class eight, previously vice consul at Constantinople.
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Washington, D. C
Iowa
Senate
Philip C. Hanna
Canaul Gene ‘Oral
Monterey
Frank W. Mahin
Amsterdam
Oscar S. Heiser
Inwa
Constantinople
German blockade plan to isolate England outlined
Berlin reports Admiral von Tirpitz warned months ago that Germany would starve England by controlling English ports with Kiel fleet destroyers and submarines. The British chafed at the move calling it contemptible while promising a timely blockade.
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Berlin
von Tirpitz
Germany
England
English
Kiel
Ald
Western League Still in Doubt
Club owners of the Western league met in Chicago to decide the future of the Topeka franchise and adopt a 1926 playing schedule. Topeka likely to keep its franchise as Simeon Baer noted possible quick financial fixes. Colorado Springs announced as a potential new holder if Topeka bank mortgage issues cannot be settled.
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Chicago
Topeka
Simeon Baer
O'Neil
Colorado Springs
Topeka Bank
Converts Break Record At Billy Sunday Service in Philadelphia
A Sunday gathering at the Billy Sunday Tabernacle in Philadelphia drew 16,000 by 6 30 a m and 45 000 for the day. The service started late at 10 30 a m and 1 610 converts were recorded at the main event with totals above 19 000. Afternoon and evening sessions saw 1 236 men profess conversion.
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Philadelphia
WANTS STATE TO BUY ROAD BY WILLIAM E B CHANDLER
Former United States Senator William EB Chandler proposes Massachusetts weigh state ownership of leased Boston and Maine railroad lines in New Hampshire. Attorney W Crocker disclosed to the legislative railways committee that Chandler plans a bill for New Hampshire to take ownership of the leased segments.
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William £. Chandler
Boston
New Hampshire
Boston & Maine Railroad
United States
William EB. Chandler
W. Crocker
Legislative Committee On
Massachusetts
Saloon Petition Seeks Waterloo Saloons by Signatures
Waterloo voting contest nears a decision after a 3200 signers petition to the county auditor. Dry forces press for withdrawals, board meeting set for Feb 17, canvass possible March 1, and efforts continue to verify legitimacy and prevent forgeries in this dry town clash.
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Yotorn
Ailoun
Rainbow
Board of Supervisors
Sdays
Will DE Ackive
Waterloo
Waterloo Business Men's Temperance Association
Supreme Court
Auditor’s Office
Greater Waterloo Association
Armory
Russell- Lamson
Bilis
Wilson's Shipping Bill in Sea of Debate and Filibuster
Senate and White House battle over President Wilson's ship purchase bill. Republicans threaten to stall until March 4 as Democrats mobilize a majority. Reed proposes arresting absentees to force a vote, prompting a heated clash over quorum and rules amid an all-night session and relentless parliamentary maneuvering.
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Washington, D, C
Senate
Reed
Avery
BOT Smes
Washington
D. C
Congress
Jones
Newlands and Smith
South Carolina
Fletcher
Pletcher
Sebring
Clark
Norris
Bristol
Calle
la Follette
Aldrich-Vreeland
Burton
McCumber
Bankhead
Borah
Camden
Gallinger
Marshall
Brandegee
Read
Bryat
Misourcort Fines Packing Firms Pay or Get Out
Missouri supreme court found Armour Swift St Louis Dressed Beef Hammond and Marvin companies violated the state anti trust law. An ouster was ordered but all firms may stay in the state if they pay fines by March 11 1916. The case tied to National Packing holding company and beef trust. Also reported death of Mrs Augusty Male Gifford aged 78 in Portland Maine.
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Jefferson City
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
St. Louls Dressed Beef and Provision Co
Hammond Packing Co
Marvin & Coo
Missouri Supreme Court
Beir Company
R. F. Walker
Biair
Beef Trust
Major
Danial Dillon
St. Louis
Supreme Court
National Packing Co
National Packing Company
At«Nour
Swift and Morris
City approves saloon license with owner consent near building
The council granted permits to open loons within 56 feet of a building after owners consent. Saloons would operate for five years unless state or court actions alter the decision. Smoke Tom Moore, 10¢ cigar, dailyverticement.
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District Court
Supreme Court
Board of Supervisors
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