Russia Presses Threefold Assault Across Fronts
London reports indicate Russia renews threefold drive across northern east Prussia and southern fronts while trench fighting continues in Poland. Austrian kingpins plan campaigns as Crown Prince Charles advances toward Berlin for war talks. London notes German hopes remain cautious amid cautious telegrams from Berlin and reports of Turkish aid in the Caucasus.
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London
Khussia
East Prussia
Poland
Transylvania
Berlin
Caucasus
Egypt
Archduke Charles Francis
Bethmann-Hollweg
Baron Burian
Russia
Italy
Roumania
Sweden
Gulf of Bothnia
Archangel
Metz
Igermans
Cairo
Reuters Telegram Co
Syria
Constantinople
Geneva
Paris
Stampa of
Turin
German Forces Appear on Rear of Russian Army
Petrograd reports German forces along the road from Plonsk to Goslitza near Warsaw, with small reconnoitering detachments in the area. Russian authorities suspect Russo-Germans are aiding the Germans, prompting Grand Duke Nicholas to order all Russo-German residents to dispose of property within six days and move inland.
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Petrograd
London
Plonsk
Warsaw
Goslitza
Grand Duke
Nicholas
British Isles isolation conquest hailed by German press
Berlin reports via Amsterdam and London on January 21 that German air raid over the English coast proves the isolation of the British islands is conquered. Morgenpost questions the Britain’s use of seas and war vessels, Tages Zeitung welcomes more raids, and Tageblatt asserts the North Sea is no obstacle to German airships.
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Berlin
Amsterdam
London
Morgenpost
Great Britain
Tages Zeitung
Tageblatt
North Sea
Marble Rock Woman Burned Lighting Fire in Father’s Home
Mrs Ben Ludwig of Marble Rock Iowa burned to death last night while attempting to light a fire at her father Postmaster Willard Bucklin's home The blaze destroyed the residence and both she and her husband were living with Bucklin while his wife was in California An explosion caused by a lamp also killed Andrew Nelson a pioneer resident of Evans near Oskaloosa Iowa in a fire at his home early today.
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Charles City
Ben Ludwig
Marble Rock
Willard Bucklin
Bucklin
California
Oskaloosa
Andrew Nelson
Evans
Here
Camino Belgians Relief Ship In Tow To Halifax
The American steamer Camino, en route from San Francisco to Belgium with relief supplies, was disabled by a loss of her rudder and was expected to arrive in Halifax tomorrow in tow of the government steamer Lady Laurier. A wireless message said Camino was down by the head and progress was slow after a towing hawser broke.
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Halifax
Nova Scotia
San Francisco
Belgium
Lady Laurier
Marine Department
American Steamer Arrives in Port
The steam ship Satsuma, once British, now under the American flag, arrived in New York from Sunderland. The change to American registry was completed at Newcastle after Captain Kirmin received a cable from Secretary Bryan granting permission. Harvester, that Mild Havana Cigar, (advertisin...)
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New York
Satsuma
Sunderland
England
Newcastle
Kirmin
Bryan
Germans Report Slights Losses and Small Advances
German war office reports limited western front fighting as focal artillery duels. French attacks near Arras and south of St Mihiel repulsed. trenches at Notre Dame de Lorette exchanged. Berry au Bac gained then lost positions. four cannons and prisoners captured near Pont a Mousson. east Prussia quiet with one small, favorable engagement and 100 prisoners. Amsterdam dispatch notes Bruges resident sentenced to five years for carrying letters to Belgium.
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London
War Office
Arras
St. Mihiel
Berry-au-Bac
Pont-a-Mousson
Notre Dame de Lorette
East Prussia
Lys
Lille
Pont-a-Moussop
Vosges
Sennhiem
Prussla Re
Lipno
Weeks Criticizes Admin Ship Bill as Political Pressure
Senator Weeks resumes attack on the administration ship purchase bill denouncing it as driven by rampant political pressure not public support. He warns of grave international consequences if enacted, while Democratic leaders seek amendments to finish revising the bill as Republicans press the fight. Weeks rebukes President Wilson's Indianapolis speech as injudicious and contrary to popular government.
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Washington
Congress
Weeks
Senate
Wilson
Indianapolis
White House
Iowa lawmakers push reform measures in Des Moines session
Des Moines reports nine bills introduced in the Iowa House address divorce by default, inspection of institutions, waterworks purchase, and a change of primary date to September's second Monday. Gov Clarke testifies on graft. extra staff approved for state offices. banking reform bill targets officer self loans.
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Des Moines
Bauman of
van Buren
Iowa
Rayburn
Poweshiek
Brawmer
Rogers of Carroll
House
Ball
Jefferson
Committee On
Ingwersen
Congress
Senate
Judiciary Committees
Extra Help
State House
Crist
Bank i
Federal Reserve Banks
Commission
Taft argues for line of justice and reform in Indiana
Former president William Howard Taft, visiting Bloomington for Indiana University founders day, warns the nation is halting in progress. He calls to restore justice and moderation, criticizes capital and legislative overreach, urges regulated railroad rates and reform of primary candidate selection.
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Bloomington
Ind
Wim. H. Taft
Taft
Indiana University
Charles City Tax Case Advanced in Des Moines
The supreme court directed the Floyd county tax case on the Charles City Western railroad tax, challenging legality of tax aid for electric railroads, to be advanced and heard before the second division February 16, allowing a final decision on the tax collection matter.
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Des Moines
Floyd County
Charles City Western Railroad
Tha Oses
Linenak
Citizens in Roosevelt plan to withdraw deputies
Roosevelt New Jersey January 21 citizens move to remove all deputies from Avynertzan Apricatural Chemical plant after Tuesday shooting of 18 strikers by deputy sheriffs. Mass meeting planned. 22 deputies pleaded not guilty to manslaughter. Bonds of 2000 each posted. Investigator Patrick Gill finished inquiry and departed for New York. Second fatality recorded as Carmion Patty dies in Elizabeth hospital.
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Patrick F. Gill
Federal Industrial Relations Commission
New York
Frank P. Walsh
Carmion Patty
Elizabeth
Relic Work Planned for Quene Regions After Earthquake
Rome reports planned extensive relief in quake zones with housing for the homeless, road reopenings, and restoration of agriculture and business. Taxes may be remitted and other measures undertaken as authorities push rapid recovery in stricken communities. Nebr. jurist dies Justice Conrat Vallerbeck of the Nebraska Supreme Court dies after brief illness from heart disease.
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Rome
Nebraska
Lincoln
Wheat soars to new May delivery price record
Chicago January 21 wheat prices surged to a new high for May delivery at 1.48 38 a bushel, surpassing the prior record set January 15 by 1 8 cents. The market cited thin offerings from the country as a key factor in the rally.
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Chicago
Plan for Peace in Mexico City Amid Political Turmoil
Provisional President Roque Gonzales Garza seeks satisfactory arrangements to establish tranquility in Mexico City. The cabinet includes Ortiz Rodriguez at foreign affairs, Rodrigo Gomez in agriculture, and General Gutierrez, among others. Reports say Gutierrez fled the capital with some followers as most troops abandoned him. Villa promises protection for Americans as forces move. Carothers notes troops loyal to Villa are returning to his ranks. Vera Cruz cites forced loans by Emiliano Zapata before departure. Generals Flores, Mesias with 4,000 men near Navajo in Sonora and Herrera, Carrasco enter Tepic with 3,009 troops.
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Mexico City
Roque Gonzales Garza
Garry
Followa
Senor Ortiz
Rodriguez
Rodrigo Gomez
General Palafox
Senor Ziucheme
General Serratos
Senor Rao Ramos
Vasquez Chapino
Fomento
Senor Castilla
Gutierrez
Washington, D. C
Carothers
State Department
Villa
Gubierrez
Carranza
Vera Cruz
Emiliano Zapata
el Paso
Flores and Mesias
Sonora
Navajor
Luis Herrera
Juan Carrasco
Tepic
I W W Leader Is Held to Grand Jury
Joseph J Ettor I W W leader was arraigned before Mayor Davis in St Clairsville Ohio on treason charges. He pleaded not guilty, was bound over to the grand jury, posted $5,000 bail, and left town with his attorney after agreeing not to return or send representatives to Belmont county.
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Chursville
Ohio
Tan
Joseph J. Ettor
Industrial Workers of the World
Davis
Tie
Beut
Ettor
Belmont County
Hare
Duty of State to Find Work for Its People Many Laborers Do
Article urges state responsibility to provide employment for workers amid widespread labor shortages. Discusses public policy, potential job programs, and the impact on economic stability as unemployment concerns rise. Mentions government action and worker welfare considerations.
Not Desire Charity Raises Cost of Living as Cause of Unrest
In the federal industrial relations inquiry in New York on January 21, Daniel Guggenheim testified that, while companies like American Smelting and Refining Co. have improved labor conditions, the rising cost of living drives unrest. He supported eight hour workdays, favored wage earners’ organization, and urged stronger legislation. He argued the state should fund employment through taxation of large fortunes after death.
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Yne Gostny
Congress
Mr. Taft
Tafter
Taft
New York
Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
Geo. W. Perkins
Davidl Guggenheim
B. J. Berwind
Samuel McRoberts
Daniel Guggenheim
American Smelting & Refining Co
Guegenheim
Guggenheim
New Jersey
Colorado
Missouri
Washington
Mexico
Guy- Renheim
American Smelting & Refilling Co
Europe
No Insurance on Hull of Steamer Dacia By U S
Washington. D C Jan 21 The federal war risk insurance bureau will not insure the hull of the steamer Dacia formerly Hamburg American liner now under the American flag A policy will likely be issued on her cargo of cotton Cotton is owned by an American citizen and is not contraband British authorities indicate Dacia herself may be seized in prize court to examine the flag transfer.
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Washington, D. C
Federal
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Delivery error notice for missed newspaper copy
A notice advises recipients that the paper was not delivered by 6 o'clock due to carrier issues and requests a phone call to arrange a replacement copy, providing a contact number and a second dial time after 6:30.
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