French assaults and German defense on Verdun front
An Allied dispatch reports heavy artillery fire and failed assaults near Verdun as German forces repel French attacks. It notes German counterattacks near Hill 804 and Eparges, with Verdun air combat casualties and multiple aerial engagements across the Meuse region.
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Ifiv Associated Press
Berlin
Vita Sayville
Riga
Amanithieks
Iar
Qpoli
Aar Addionx
Huesin
Grahd
Athves
Dixmude
Yaiy Csroun
Crown Prince
Rupny
Sond
LaBasse Canal
Chilly
Bar- French
Amy Greun
Raees
Nene
Meuse
St. Michel
Sue Wiles
Teas
Kuinzem
le Russizne
Isetne Inken
Hosse
Verdun
Eparges
Ginerey
Olfaleone
Paris
Trosly-Breuil
Kings the Oise
Guy
Doullens
Geyne
Orin
Glynemer
Birth control advocate fed as hunger strike continues
Mrs. Ethel Byrne, on Blackwell's Island, collapsed during a hunger strike and was forcibly fed after physicians deemed her condition dangerous. A tube delivered nourishing liquid while she remained in custody pending her trial alongside sister Margaret Sanger who faces trial.
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Associated Press
New York
Ethel Byrne
Blackwell's Island
Margaret Sanger
Bryne
Trio of Dog Teams Fight to Lead in 522 Mile Derby
Grand Forks N D Jan 27 Hundreds of people watched as three leaders of the Winnipeg to St Paul 522 mile dog derby resumed from Ardeck 24 5 miles north of here and faced five others determined to overtake. The leaders had logged 135 miles since Wednesday noon.
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Associated Press
Grand Forks
N. D
Winnipeg
St. Paul
Ardeck
Pontine
Here
Pershing Sends Loaded Trucks Home From Mexico
Queretaro Mexico January 27 Foreign Minister Aguilar announced that General Pershing had officially sent a number of motor trucks loaded with military equipment out of Mexico. He also said he would resign as foreign minister and give up his general of division commission to run for governor of Vera Cruz as a civilian.
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Associated Press
Queretaro
Mex
Aguilar
General Pershing
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Senor Aguilar
Foreign Office
Fish and Oysters Scarce in New Bern
Special to The Dispatch New Bern North Carolina January 27 reports scarce fish and oysters due to ten days of inclement weather Buck and roe shad are in high demand and dealers struggle to meet it. Oysters are also scarce but high quality and selling well George N Ives shipped seventy five pounds of Newport pecans to a USDA official in Washington from his farm with nationwide reach.
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New Bern
N. C
George N. Ives
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Newport
Mr. Ives
California
Bombing Hits Military Factories at Ham
Fire and heavy explosions followed an air attack on military factories at Ham. The blasts caused extensive damage and prompted emergency responses from local authorities and defense units.
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Ham
British Troops Push Forward in Moldavia
British Defense in Moldavia reports substantial progress by Romanian troops over January 12 to 26. Western frontier actions near the Oituz valley involved only infantry patrols. In Kasino valley, forces attacked despite severe cold and heavy snow, driving the enemy south of the Kasino and Suchitza valleys after 11 hours of intense fighting.
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Moldavia
Jassy
Rumanie
London
British Admiralty
War Office
Oituz
Kasino
Nation to Run City With Women Now in Charge
In Umatilla Oregon Louise Starcher wins the mayoralty and all city offices, becoming the nation's only woman mayor as her husband loses the mayoral race. The scene shows Mrs. Starcher assuming duties of mayor amid a historic all female city government. Washington reports discuss national crisis prep and a push for universal training as Congress debates security measures and intervention in global conflicts. A Gardner of Massachusetts criticizes entangling alliances preferring to avoid European or Asian wars, cautioning that arbitration could have changed history without self defense.
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Umatilla
Ofe
Louise Starcher
E. @. Starcher
Mieyor
Associated Press
Washington
Congress
National Security League
Gardner
Tassachusetts
United States
Mexico
England
Texas
Great Britain
Cuba
Spain
Sampson and Quevilly Injure Ships in Am brose Channel Collision
The U S torpedo boat destroyer Samp son collided with the motor bark Quevilly off Ambrose Channel. Samp son sustained upper deck damage from a spar. foremast and gun carriages were injured. Samp son reached port for repairs. Quevilly showed dents in port bow plates and headed to quarantine after arriving from Bordeaux.
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New York
Sampson
Ambrose Channel
Quevilly
Initio
Navy Yard
Bordeaux
Verdin Front Battles and Russian Counterattacks Reported
German forces hold trenches captured from the French near Verdun as French attacks fail with heavy losses. French and Russian reinforcements contest the line while a Romanian victory is claimed in the Kasino valley. A high level conference at German headquarters marks Emperor William’s birthday.
Who Was Oliver Osborne Question Reaches Jury
In New York a federal trial centers on Franklin D. Safford accused of perjury after claiming James W. Osborne visited a Plainfield hotel with Rae Tanzer. Tanzer identifies Osborne, while witness Wax says someone else used the name Oliver Osborne. Judge Hand charged the jury after closing arguments.
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Associated Press
New York
Oliver Osborne
Franklin D. Safford
Plainfield
N. 1
James W. Osborne
Rae Tanzer
Day in Congress Deliberations on Indian Appropriation Bill
Washington notes show the Senate resuming debate on the Indian Appropriation bill at 11 a.m. The House considered private pension bills in session.
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Washington
Senate
American Expeditionary Force Begins Northward March
Full expeditionary force active as American troops depart Colonia Dublan at dawn heading toward the border. Juarez reports say the advance guard moves out with expectations the entire force will be north by nightfall. Villa followers retreating to maintain distance as Carranza garrison withdraws to Casas Grandes, leaving 100 soldiers at El Valle.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Colonia Dublan
Columbus
N. M
el Valle
Carranza
Casas Grandes
President Won't Accept Trainmen Plan As It Stands
Washington January 27 President Wilson is not expected to accept the railroad brotherhoods plan without modification. The proposal calls for a mixed commission of railroad employees and employers to investigate disputes as a substitute for the president’s recommendation that strikes or lockouts be prohibited pending a government investigation. Representative Adamson warned the commission would be useless without a public representative.
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Washington
Wilson
Railroad Brotherhood
Adamson
Brotherhoods
Final Day to Vote in Dispatch Contest
The article urges candidates to push subscriptions before Monday at 9 p m to win prizes and cash awards. Contestants are warned that only active efforts until close will count and many homes will receive The Dispatch after the campaign ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Contested Dispatch Contest Rumors Stir Candidates
Rumors swirl about final day votes and large subscription push as candidates endure stress. One candidate fears rivals may report massive last day subscriptions to boost a relative, yet she doubles down and keeps working hard despite rumors.
Auto With Dead Bodies Haunts Fenge Trial
Mrs. Patrick Murphy of Alpine testified in San Angelo that she heard shots and saw an automobile flee after crashing into a fence, two bodies inside the car. She described a man staggering out and exclaiming Oh my God, while neighbors gathered. Sheriff Allen Walton testified Butler had a good reputation for attentions to women. the defense objected to a jailhouse remark by Spanell when asked what he said after the shooting.
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Associated Press
San Angelo
Texas
Patrick Murphy
Alpine
Harry J. Spanell
Spanell
M. C. Butler
Mrs. Murphy
JR. N. Pittman
Waterfront Bill Goes Ten Senate Action
The Senate debated the Rivers and Harbors Appropriations bill carrying 38 million dollars with over ten million for new projects. President Wilson signaled approval of funds for existing projects while the House struck out a proposed cabinet and congressional commission to investigate river and harbor improvements including drainage irrigation and flood control.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Wilson
Congress
Polish papers appeal for gold under German censorship
A Rotterdam dispatch reports Polish newspapers under German censorship urge Poles to donate gold to replenish the treasury. They propose a loan where gold will be exchanged for notes and call on every Pole to contribute according to means.
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London
Rotterdam
Exchange Telegraph Co
New Revenue Bill Introduced By House Leaders
The revenue bill framed by the House Ways and Means Committee and ratified by caucus action last night was introduced today by Majority Leader Kitchin. It will go to the full committee Monday for report and then be called up in the House for consideration. The bill has already been made public.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Kitchin
Absentee Voters Bill Passed by House in North Carolina
Raleigh reports the House approved an absentee voters act by 62 to 19 with Republicans largely opposing. The measure allows soldiers students and other absent citizens to register and vote by mail, amid objections of possible double voting. Senate also passed two Bennett patent medicine bills under the Pure Food Law.
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Dispatch
Raleigh
N. C
House
Brock
Davie
McRackin
Columbus
McRary
Haymore
Surry
Major Murphy
Grippe
Doughton
Roberts
Buncombe
Senate
Bennett
Swain
North Carolina
General Assembly
Utah Cavalry and Rangers Reinforce After Border Skirmish
reinforcements of Utah cavalry dispatched to border clash site near the International border forty miles south of Tucson Arizona. Americans sought refuge at Arivea Land and Cattle Company property as Mexican band attacked. No American casualties reported and extra detachment under Lieutenant Arns sent to scene to maintain control.
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Associated Press
Tucson
Ariz
Utah
International
Hogan Ranch House
Arivea Land and Cattle Company
Arns
Battle on border near Ruby Arizona raises cross line fire
Five miles south of Ruby Arizona Lying in rocks near the international line troops from Troop E First Utah cavalry under Lt Arns kept up constant firing at Mexican soldiers across the line. Mexicans returned fire with no reported American casualties. Reinforcements from Nogales rushed to the scene as civilians and soldiers sighted fallen Mexican soldiers. A telegraph from Aravica identifies the Mexican troops as from the Carranza garrison at Sasabe.
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Tucson
Ariz
Ruby
Arizona
First Utah Cavalry
Arns
Nogales
Aravica
Carranza
Sasabe
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Pershing
Merica
Congress of Constructive Patriotism of National Security League
Yaura
U. C
French War Office
Rige
Souchn
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Charles
Austria-Hungary
von Hindenburg
Oliver Case
Colonia
Dublin
Butler
Spawell
Jence
Houge
Utah Cavalry
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