Inconclusive War Fronts Amid Harsh Weather In Europe
London reports utter disagreements between Russia and Turkey over control in the Caucasus while harsh winter halts major moves. Turkish and Russian claims clash about Sari Samysh and casualties as battles persist along the Polish rivers and possible Russian passes toward Hungary. If Russian cavalry crosses Latpathan, invasion of Hungary could begin, with Albania’s status lingering after Italy occupies Avlona.
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London
Cacucasus
Petrograd
Altho
Sari
Samysh
Russia
Poland
Boljinow
Bolimow
Lowicz
Vater
Warsaw
Suslig
Latpathan
Hungary
Albania
Avlona
Russians Battle in Cold and Snow in Caucasus
An official Russian general staff communique details fighting around Sari Kamyshi in Trans-Caucasia on January 1 and the following day. Russians claim major gains including capture of the 50th infantry regiment with its commander and 60 officers, about 6,000 Turkish prisoners, six mountain guns, 14 machine guns, and ammunition. They report recapturing positions, capturing more machine guns and prisoners, and note heavy hardship from cold and snow while praising morale and fighting spirit.
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Petrograd
Caucasus
Ari Kamysh
Trans-Caucasia
Sari Kamyshi
American Clerk Saves Haitian Bank's Gold
Washington reports Minister Bailly Blanchard in Port-au-Prince orders action to reject Charles Williams, an American bank clerk, facing arrest and punishment by the Haitian government for his role in a recent gold shipment from the National Bank of Haiti to New York.
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Washington, D. C
Bailly Blanchard
Ort Au Prince
Charles Williams
Toll of Men and Money to Carry on War Five Months
Foreign statisticians estimate the first five months of the war cost 6 million casualties and 7.0 billion dollars. Britain, France, Russia, Germany, Austria and Belgium show heavy losses and monthly expenses ranging from 225 to 300 million dollars, with total expenses reaching 1.5 to 1.75 billion dollars per nation. Officials warn the conflict may end within five months due to the financial toll.
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Tve
Great Britain
France
Russia
Belgium
Serba
Austria
Germany
French Artillery Pressures Front as Steinbach Point Claimed
Paris reports intermittent artillery fighting with violent exchanges at points along the front. France admits a failed attempt to seize Boureuilles but says progress near Steinbach includes capture of areas around the church and cemetery. Other gains include positions near Perthes and Mesnil-les-Hurlus and a height west of Cernay.
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Paris
Meuse
Steinbach
Oise
Nouvlettes
Aisne
Champagne
Perthes
Mesnil-les- Hurlus
Poultry Freight Rates Raised by Interstate Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that poultry freight in carloads by western railroads should be classified as third class instead of fourth, boosting charges. The decision marks a rate increase effective in the western rail network.
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Washington, D. C
Western Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chile orders finest battleship to Panama Canal parade
Santiago Chile Jan 4 The Chilean government will send the battleship Captain Pratt the driest vessel in the Chilean navy to participate in the international naval parade marking the formal opening of the Panama Canal.
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Santiago
Chile
Pratt
Panama Canal
Germans Admit Steinbach and Sennheim Fall to French Forces
Berlin reports in the eastern theatre of war the situation remains unchanged while heavy fighting rages near Steinbach and Sennheim. The German high command confirms Steinbach and nearby heights were captured by the French and later retaken by German counterattacks.
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Berlin
London
Steinbach
Thann
Sennheim
Beis the Baronet
Alsace
Poland
Rawka
Austro-Hungarian Peace Rally In Print Promise Of Victory
Washington January 4 The Austro-Hungarian foreign minister sent a message to the embassy saying the press reflects a firm conviction that the monarchy allied with Germany can weather the war. He cites land and sea successes, national stability, and the courage of troops as proof that victory is assured and the people are united in sacrifice.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Dictionaries Arrive After Delay for Courier Orders
Dictionaries arrived after a delay and are ready for pickup at the Courier office. Call to confirm pickup time on Tuesday.
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Layed
London Exchange Reopens After Five Month War Closure
The London stock exchange opened for business on January 4 after a five month war closure. Trading was strictly cash only with limited hours and no arbitrage. Foreign attendance was reduced as aliens and certain foreign ties were restricted. Prices listed included war loan around 94 5-8 to 94 9-16, India 34 par cents, Rio Tintos 57, Union Pacifics 119, consols 68 1 2.
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London
London Stock Exchange
Exchange
Treasury
Stock Exchange Committee
India
Rio Tintos
Union Pacifics
Wreck Injures Dozen On Des Moines Southbound Train
Twelve people were seriously injured when the Des Moines southbound passenger train on the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad derailed at Emmons Minnesota due to a defective switch. Three believed fatally hurt include Thomas Mayer of Humboldt Iowa and Matt Ersher of Laverne Minnesota with Conductor Wheating of Minneapolis. Others suffer broken leg and shoulder injuries with multiple bruises.
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EL. J. Qennelly
Fort Dodge
H.S. Snook
Minneapolis
A. L. McAllister
H. BR. Clother
Forest City
F. M. Long
Des Moines
Nelson
Wyoming Inaugurates New State Officials
Cheyenne Wyoming January 4 Governor elect John B Kendrick and a slate of officials including Frank Haus secretary of state Herman J Gales treasurer Robert B Forsythe auditor Edith K O Clark state superintendent and Richard H Scott justice of the supreme court were sworn in by Chief Justice N Potter. A public reception followed at the Capitol in the evening.
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Cheyenne
Wye
John B. Kendrick
Wyoming
N. Potter
The
Supremier Court
Kendrick
Frank Haus
Herman J. Gales
Robert B. Forsythe
Edith K. O. Clark
Richard H. Scott
Supreme Court
Capitol
Mine Workers in Murder Trial at Pueblo Colorado
Nine United Mine Workers of America members face trial in Pueblo for the November 8 1913 killings of three mine guards and a chauffeur near La Veta and wounding of a mine foreman. A 200 juror venire was drawn to begin selecting 12 jurors.
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Pueblo
Colo
la Veta
Colorado
United Mine Workers of America
Charles Sheppard
Frank Kroupa
Daniel Richards
Edward Richards
Charles Richards
Peter Rich
George Zemblerz
Marcus Martinolich
John Flockhart
Harry Bryan
G. Adams
Walter Whitten
Luka Terry
William H Gambling
Oakdale
No Settlement Likely in Ohio Miners Strike
Cleveland Ohio January 4 News reports that Eastern Ohio coal operators expect little use in further negotiations to end the strike active since April 1. Many operators oppose recognizing the United Mine Workers and several companies plan to abandon the Ohio field, as stated at a meeting of operators in Cleveland.
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Ohio
Cleveland, O
Eastern
Western Freight Rate Increases To Hearings In Chicago
Public hearings on proposed Western railroad freight rate increases will begin February 15 in Chicago, before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The plan features targeted rises based on traffic conditions and commodity classes, with some advances as high as 30 percent and others small. all tariffs are suspended while protests from Western state railroad commissions prompt coordinated action.
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Washington, D. C
Mississippi River
Chicago
Interstate Commerce
Daniels
Buy It Now Slogan Aims to Quicken Nation’s Business
Agricultural Publishers Association launches nationwide campaign using the Buy It Now slogan to spur immediate purchases by farmers for implements and materials. The plan estimates that if 40 million farmers spend $10 each, $400 million would be circulated now to revive commerce and prevent unsettled conditions.
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Furmery
Omaha
Neb
Agricultural Publishers’ Association
Two Negroes Lynched in Alabama Mob Rides At Wetumpka Jail
Ed and Wil Smith were taken from Wetumpka jail by a mob early today and lynched. They were accused in the murder of EH A Stillwell, a Montgomery county farmer. Governor's office reports indicate militiamen hurried to the scene but could not stop the lynching. Stillwell had been shot days earlier guarding his barns. bloodhounds traced to the suspects' cabin.
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Montromary
Ala
Wil Smith
Wetumpka
EH. A. Stillwell
Elmore County
Montgomery
Stilwell
Hearings Schedule for Rates Case Presentation Dates
The document outlines general testimony on dam increased rates and rebuttal periods beginning March 15. It lists a sequence of hearings from February 19 to March 18 covering grain products livestock hay cotton foods coal salt fruit and vegetables rice and rice products with shippers and opponents given chance to rebut railroad claims.
Scott Will Case Again on Trial in Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Jan 4 The second trial of the Winfield Scott will case opened today Mrs Georges Scott Townsend of Denver daughter of the millionaire by his first wife is attempting to break the will which leaves most of the estate to her ten year old half brother The first trial had broken the will but the decision was later reversed and the case remanded
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Fort Worth
Tex
Winfield Scott
Georges Scott Townsend
Denver
Jhalf
Judge McPherson Granted One Year Vacation Duty Assigned
Judge Smith McPherson of the U S district court for southern Iowa has been ill at home in Red Oak Indiana and will not sit this year. Judge Walter J. Smith of the U S circuit court will discharge McPherson duties during the coming year in Council Bluffs Iowa.
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Council Bluffs
Smith McPherson
United States District Court For
Iowa
Red Oak
Walter J. Smith
United States Circuit Court
McPherson
Dry saloon petition eyed as voters' names may be copied
In Waterloo a drive to restart a saloon petition moves forward with copying poll lists from the last general election. Key figures include Frank Campbell and William Ewald as organizers debate feasibility and legality, with 2,775 names needed to proceed. A business meeting at Russell-Lamson hotel plans support for circulating the petition amid temperance pressures.
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Ford
William Ewald
VEWER
Frank Campbell
Joe Darrah
Waterloo
Forster
Ralphow
Ewald
Des Moines
Wwe
Russell-Lamson Hotel
Lendiz
French Planes Damage Brussels Area In Bombing Raid
Amsterdam dispatch says French aviators dropped bombs near Brussels on Saturday. A Zeppelin under construction was partly destroyed and several German soldiers were killed. London report cites the Exchange Telegraph Co.
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London
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Co
Brussels
Delivery error notice for newspaper customers
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