Ship Purchase Bill Demanded by President in Early Session
President Wilson advocates quick passage of the ship purchase bill as essential to U S commercial interests and signals readiness to call an extra session if needed. Republican leaders oppose rush action citing neutrality concerns, while Democrats plan prolonged debate to secure a vote.
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Washington, D. C
Pressent Wilson
Essenlal
Root
Lodge
Galling
Senate
Congress
Nera
Fletcher
W Ho
Stone and Kern
Hile
Workg
Caliornia
German Spies Among Canadian Troops Reported
Charles Wall of Toronto said 43 German spies were arrested within a Canadian troop contingent that sailed to England last fall. He claimed one spy was killed by comrades during a dispute, before authorities intervened, while the remaining 42 were locked up.
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New York
Charles Wall
Toronto
Canada
York
England
Walter
Illinois Assembly Faces Deadlock Over Speaker Battle
Springfield reports a harsh standoff in the Forty-ninth general assembly as Republicans and Democrats clash over house leadership and state organization. In Washington, President Wilson nominates George Fort of Georgia for assistant treasurer and withdraws William Goodyear to public moneys post at Walla Walla. At Reinbeck, West High prepares for a hard game as coach Ashley tightens the lineup and aims to win amid possible postponement.
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Springfield
Forty-ninth Penal Assembly
Eadlock
Washington, D. C
Wilson
I Geo. Fort
Georgia
United States
DeWitt Coffman
Wm. Fullam
Wm. Goodyear
Fullman
Wash
Walla Walla
Praguington
West High
Reinbeck
Vest High
Ashley
Austro Italian relations near breaking stage
Rome Jan. 6 The Albanian crisis has Italy and Austria on the brink of a critical diplomatic break. Malissari tribesmen backed by Austrians attacked Durazzo, which Italy protects, raising the possibility of belligerent action if Durazzo falls. Montenegro and Serbia plan to strike Moslem rebels, seen as not hostile to Italy. Official stance unsettled, but Italy will defend its interests if needed.
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Rome
Albania
Durazzo
Italy
Austria
Essad Pasha
Duraz 20
Turkey
Prosperous Audubon Farmer Ends Life by Rifle
W. B. Martin, a prosperous Audubon farmer about twelve miles northeast of town, died Friday from a self inflicted gunshot to the head at his home. He leaves a widow and three children, the eldest about 11. Coroner A. C. Harmon, in office for eight years, conducted the inquest into both Martins deaths, the elder Martin having hung himself about seven years earlier.
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Audubon
W. B. Martin
Tewelve
Here
Martin
A. C. Harmon
Theodore Martin
Harmon
Ohio Workmen's Law Upheld as Constitutional
Washington D C January high court sustains Ohio workmen compensation law. In a separate ruling the court modified a Fourth Circuit judgment awarding Sarah E Holbrook and five children 25000 for the alleged negligent death of a Norfolk and Western bridge carpenter near Rando West Virginia. The trial court had told the jury children faced higher damages than adult dependents.
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Washington, D. C
Jao. G
Federal Supreme Court
Ohio
Fourth Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Sarah E. Holbrook
Norfolk and Western Railway
Rando
W.va
Wedded at Parsonage Near Waterloo and Janesville
At 1 PM Rev A J Northrup married Paul Henry of Waterloo to Edgth Baskins of Janesville at the parsonage. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Clarence Albright and Mrs Albright, sister of the groom. The couple will reside nine miles northwest of Waterlog on the old Fred Henry farm.
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A. J. Northrup
Paul Henry
Waterloo
Edgth Baskins
Janesville
Clarence Albright
Albright
Fred Henry
Town Talk items note local injuries and moves
Co. E. Young of 629 Allen street broke his arm after a fall on Monday. Mrs. Gay Myers, operated on last Saturday at the Presbyterian hospital, is improving rapidly. Miss Edith Hazlett, long an assistant in the county superintendent's office, has left for Chicago to enter Baptist mission school to prepare for home missionary work.
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Co. E. Young
Allen Street
Gay Myers
Presbyterian Hospital
Edith Hazlett
Chicago
Baptist Mission School
Around the World Supper at Bast Park Presbyterian Church
Four tables themed Germany Ireland England and America showcased national foods in a church social led by Mrs. E. E. Breese with assistants. Avis Bluhm Stella Farrell Edna Smith and Vantha Holdiman chaired each nation’s table as the event shared culture and a fruit cake dessert.
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Bast Park Presbyterian Church
Germany
Ireland
England
America
Avis Bluhm
Stella Farrell
Edna Smith
Vantha Holdiman
E. E. Breese
J.$. Dewhirst
Airs
George Smith
Falls Breaks Arm In Slippery Sidewalk Mishap
J F Crosby suffered a broken arm from a fall on the slippery Jefferson Street sidewalk about 11 am. The injury occurred in front of his home at 413 Jefferson Street where he lives with daughter Mrs E I DeVoe. The fracture is just above the wrist.
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J. F. Crosby
Jefferson Street
DeVoe
Lord Kitchener Reports War Progress to Lords
Lord Kitchener told the House of Lords of December war progress and military conditions. He noted Allied advances near Reims and in Alsace despite weather, German troop shifts, and winter strain. He praised Serbian army achievements and cited a Russian victory in the Caucasus with potential Turkish impact.
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London
Lord Kitchener
House of Lords
Reims
Nouthern
Alsace
Kitchener
Caucasus
Villa bars cattle exports from New Mexico region
El Paso January 6. General Villa issues an order effective today prohibiting export of all cattle from territory controlled by the convention forces. The move aims to prevent a meat famine in northern and central Mexico as Villa’s troops, about 8,000, head to Sonora for the Waco campaign. Rivera reports Villa may meet with General Scott. Gutierrez urges Governor Maytorena to halt border attacks until Scott Villa talks conclude. General Felino Angeles, a top Villa aide, was captured near Puebla as Obregon’s forces drove the Villa-Zapata army from the city, prompting Carranza troops to rejoice.
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el Paso
Tex
General Villa
Mexico
Villa
Sonora
Waco
Chihuahua City
Madera
Chihuahua
Juarez
Casas Grandes
Puebla
Vera Cruz
Hill
Carranza
Naco
Angeles
Install Tab or Officers Amid Labor Assembly Meeting
The Central Labor body will meet tonight in Labor temple to install officers and address several important matters scheduled to come before the assembly.
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Labor Temple
Assembly
Waterloo street lights draw attention and inquiries
A Waterloo city notice describes how the bright boulevard lamps attract passing motorists and a resident asks where to buy a new globe for her husband’s storefront. Mayor Thompson replies that he will provide guidance.
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Waterloo
Thompson
Hens in Winter Fat Interferes With Egg Laying
The Revue Scientifique explains that hens gain fat from winter abundance and lack of exercise, causing reduced egg production. Remedies include restricted feed, more greens and exercise, and making hens work for their food.
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Revue Scientifique
The Curse of Maxind and a Night at the Cabaret
A fragment lists Xochitl as the 900 year old Indian maiden tied to palque, a drink linked to Mexico’s woes through fermentation. It notes social harm from mipguey cultivation, while a separate snippet cites a theatergoer dialogue about a murder tale and a cabaret visit.
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Xochitl
Mexico
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
Democratic Governor Hammond Sworn In Minnesota
Sir Paul, Minn., Jan. Winfield seal Hammond, Democrat, was sworn in today as governor. In his inaugural address he urged the legislature to pass a temperance law soon. Job ad seeks capable woman with integrity and local sympathy for a permanent solicitor position.
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Sir Paul
Minn
Winfield
Seal Hammond
Loral Senaintanen
Jess Joe Smith
Lankershim Bldg
Los Angeles
Cal
Train Waiting Sparks A Sapphire Heist Tale
A detective recounts tracking a red headed thief who stole a sapphire from a jewelry owner. The chase winding through streets and trolley cars ends with the thief arrested and the gem found hidden in a pebble in his pocket. The story closes as the train arrives and readers are invited to the next page.
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Bentley
Ahere
Prichard
Silo
Aly
Mies
Bel
Tae
Open Air Alpine Pastoral Theatre in the Heart of Europe
A vivid description of Interlaken area open air theater in the Alps set among beech and plane woods with a blue sky canopy overhead. The scene highlights the Bernese Oberland peaks Jungfrau Monch and Eiger, natural entrances for dramatic scenes, and rustic Alpine cattle and shepherds providing authentic ambience for performances of Schiller works like William Tell.
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Alps
Europe
Interinken
Awitserland
Home
Interlaten
Schiller
Miiches
Bernese Oberland
Jungfrau
Monch
Elger
Thia
Wide World Magazine
Two Points of View and Other Snippets in Open Life
A miscellany of old quotes and brief observations from Judge and other papers. It contrasts a fashionable woman pondering laborers with longing for their freedom, notes on life in the open, and a parade of brief anecdotes about social norms, humor, and curious oversights.
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Becka
Charles Hanson Towne
Judge
Emperor Napoleon Nose Miracle Tale Captured in Paris
A lurid tale tells James Birney seeking to improve Napoleon's nose with a bullet proof vest. He visits Paris to pitch the idea, survives an assassination attempt, and is jailed, then meets Napoleon to claim he can realign the emperor's nose. The incident ends with Birney returning home, claiming a successful reset.
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James Birney
New York
Cincinnati
Birney
Paria
Theaast
Napoleon
Fred
Airiail
Hirney
War Office
Ae By
Chimdy
Lea
Oity
Police
Paris
Alonte
Acarcely
BiNney
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Zapata
Hipolito
Vasquez
Venustiano Carranza
Saltillo
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F. J. Eightey
Highland
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