Fire wipes out big ARNG plant near Kingsland New Jersey
The 600 acre ammunition plant of Canadian Car and Foundry near Kingsland New Jersey was leveled by a massive fire and shell explosions. About 1,400 workers likely escaped. four million plus loss chiefly from destroyed Russian contract shells. Townspeople returned to a desolated village as deaths were not confirmed. Police and officials searched for missing workers across Wackensack meadows.
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New York
Canadian Car & ‘Foundry Company
Kingsland
N. J
Mimsy Construction
Kig Sdid
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Wackensack Meadows
W. A. Harkness
East Coast Sees Coldest Day as Frigid Wave Hits
New York records show the coldest day of the winter to date with 7 degrees above zero at 5 a.m. The weather bureau warned of continuing severe cold tonight. A snowstorm and unusually cold sea conditions were reported by incoming passenger and tramp steamers arriving today, with ships icebound at port.
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New York
Weather Bureau
Assenger
Zeppelin Scare in Paris Proves False
Paris January 12 The Zeppelin alarm last night proved erroneous as airships were not Zeppelins but aeroplanes. On warning the city plunged into darkness and streetcars halted, yet few Parisians left home to observe the incident.
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Paris
Paper delivery notice for delayed service
The notice explains a late delivery due to carrier error or another cause and offers a resupply by 6:30 PM. Readers are asked to call 3330 for a copy or after 6:30 PM call 2 for assistance. The item preserves local paper circulation concerns and a contact method.
Entente replies to America on peace league hope
Washington notes the French translation of the December note expresses respect for American aims and support for a league of nations to ensure peace and justice. It says future peace talks depend on settling the present war caused by the central powers and their cruelties.
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Washington, D. C
Sharp
Paris
United States
Europe
Wilson
Allies propose postwar terms for Europe and peace
The Allies outline restoration goals for Belgium Serbia Montenegro and territories in France Russia Roumania and the Tyrol Alsace Lorraine and Armenian liberation. They demand guarantees of future security and insist they fight to safeguard nations’ independence, while noting neutrals suffer without bearing responsibility for the war.
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Belgium
Serbia
Montenegro
France
Russia
Roumania
Alsace-Lorraine
Tyrol
Europe
Poland
British Raids Harass German Lines In French Front
Across the British front in France heavy rain and mud persist as daily trench raids and artillery bombardment yield steady prisoner captures. A dawn raid north of Beaumont Hamel adds to three days of detentions, while another dawn assault nets 1,400 prisoners and new trench sections.
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France
London
Altho
Beaumont- Hamel
No Man’s Land
Islanders Rewarded For Rescuing Wrecked Crew
President Wilson commends Barbuda citizens Fleury Harriss and Frederick Jeffrey for rescuing the seven aboard the American schooner Fairfield after it wrecked near Varbuda on November 17, 1915. The men swam to the wreck with a line after locals had given up, and each received inscribed binoculars as a reward.
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Washington, D
Wilson
Barbuda
Fairfield
Fleury Harriss
Frederick Jeffrey
Fairrfick
Bow
Varbuda
British West Indies
Roumanian port Galatz peril from German advance
The Roumanian Danube port of Galatz north of Braila faces renewed German pressure as Laburtea is reported captured by the invaders. Russians retreat toward Sereth between Braila and Galatz amid intensified fighting on the Somme front near Ancre, with two British attacks north of Beaucourt failing to gain ground. Separately, Jacob H Schiff gifts $100000 to the American Red Cross.
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Galatz
Danube
Braila
Laburtea
Somme
Ancre
Beaucourt
Dvina
Riga
Drinsk
Roumanian
Berlin
War Office
Sereth
Serre
Leaks probe discussed as Wood resolution revisited
Washington reports say Democrats abandon closing inquiry into the stock market leak tied to Wilson’s peace note. The Rules Committee recommits the Weed resolution for further action without a vote amid Republican opposition and claims of no evidence. Wood defends action saying leaks caused by high level information persist. Harding appoints George A. Creder as requisition clerk in Des Moines.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
House
Washington
DD. C
Rules Committee
Henry
Campbell
Representative Wood
Thomas W. Lawson
Wood
Indiana
Congress
Thaw Expected To Leave Hospital In Two Weeks
Harry K. Thaw, after slashing his throat and wounding his wrist in a suicide attempt, is expected to leave the hospital in about two weeks unless he ingests poison tablets. Detectives guard his bedside as New York authorities prepare kidnapping and assault charges and await his release for arraignment on the attempted death by own action charge.
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Philadelphia
Harry K. Thaw
Sleutrs
Thaw
Bla
New York
Frederick Gump, Jr
Kansas City
Kirby
Tate
Bride Missing in Divorce Suit Sparks Mystery and Losses
Bruno Marx sues for divorce from Helen S Marx after she vanished June 11 1914 with wedding gifts and $100 in money from their home at 10 Manson street. He seeks remarriage possibility within a year if decree granted and notes she has offered no whereabouts.
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Bruno Marx
Helen S. Marx
Plaintiff
H. H. Bezold
Swift Manufacturing Company
Manson Street
Marx
Temperature Readings From Jan. 12 Across Years
Temperature data supplied by Buchanan Ontical Co shows midnight readings and-day ranges for several years. Notable figures include 1240 and negative lows such as -34, with varied daytime highs indicating harsh winter conditions across 1910 to 1918.
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Buchanan Ontical Co
Wwe
Germany Defends Peace Talks Offer as War Prolongs
Berlin reports the German note to neutral powers condemning Allied rejection of the Dec 12 peace proposal. It accuses Allies of insincerity and outlines blame for the war, insisting Germany and its allies sought a just peace through direct negotiations. It says the Allies refused to examine proposals or counter, calling peace impossible.
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Berlin
Boty
England
France
Russia
Constantinople
Sarajevo
Germany
Alsance-Lorraine
Turkey
Progress in Highway Building During Past Year
Nathan B Barber county highway engineer reports 1916 spending totals 120654 on bridges culverts and road work with 38 miles of temporary road and 2.1 miles surfaced road finished grade and a patrol system covering 163 miles. Costs include dragging 168 miles at 24.5 trips average 0.75 per mile and township drag 8 49 per mile. Serious auto accidents are noted including a June two car race on Cedar Falls Janesville road injuring 14 schoolchildren and a August fatal crash on Waterloo LaPorte City road. Total county 71721 23 spent on roads plus 55938 80 on bridges culverts. There were no bridge failures in 1916. early concrete bridges proved undersized and some repaired or replaced.
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Nathan B. Barber
Barber
Cedar Falls
Janesville
Iplex
Waterloo-LaPorte City
Tstas
Allies note shows aims high in peace terms
London reports Manchester Guardian cements Wilson note as bold, clarifying allied aims and future bounds while denying Germanic ruin. French papers praise clarity of purpose, warning that success or failure will determine Europe’s fate and future peace enforcement.
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London
The
Manchester Guardian
Wilson
Guardian
Germany
Russia
Mediterranean
Dardanelles
Serbia
Paris
Figaro
Europe
Old Age Pension Bill Proposed in House
Washington January 12. A bill before the house pension committee would grant a $2 weekly pension to every American citizen over 63 who cannot work and has annual income under $200. The author is Representative Sherwood of Ohio.
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Washington, D. C
House Pension Committee
Sherwood
Ohio
Entente Replies Do Not Close Door on War End
President Wilson weighs further moves after the entente reply to his peace note. Cabinet discussions and talks with Lansing indicate options include asking Germany for specific terms while keeping door open for more talks, as German diplomats vow to fight on and secrecy may mark future steps.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Lansing
Nhat
Germany
Stefs
United States
Col. E. M. House
Col. House
New York
Perdido
von Bernstorff
Washington
en_tente
State Department
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el Tovar
Pierce Teuton
RED Cross
American Red Cross
Jacob H. Schiff
Tian
Honry Sigians
Black Hawk County
Maximum
Uentral
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