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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1915
Page
3
The United States government through the embassy informs owners that the ship Vosso Doclarea will be captured if she sails to Rotterdam. Cargo cotton may be purchased by the government or forwarded to Kollardum after landing at Galveston. Insurance on the cotton cargo is noted at four percent while the vessel is not insured.
Berlin papers report a Zeppelin air raid on the English coast with sparse details from eastern and western fronts. The German press, noting the airship damage is unconfirmed, expects further raids and cites the recent Harwich and eastern coast bombardments to argue the moral impact will be significant.
In Butte Montana two masked men forced cashier James A. Murray to unlock the safe at Murray's Bank on Thursday. They jailed him in the safe, escaped with 3200 in cash and jewelry valued at 5000. The cashier freed himself after about four minutes, despite the robbers’ belief the vault was secured.
Daniel Guggenheim of the American Smelting and Refining company spoke at the federal commission on industrial relations. He proposed taxing large fortunes to fund aid for workers, support government agencies to create jobs, and provide for aged workers, arguing this could curb unrest and distress among the unemployed.
December trade figures show Washington and New York export increases with wheat and breadfruits up sharply while beef exports rise many fold. The report notes overall grain exports and breadfruit products expanding, amid broader commodity gains. The article also mentions a Supreme Court action related to Thaw and legal steps in New York.
Reports state three German dirigibles bombed Cromer Hecaton King's Lynn and Shoringhar causing extensive damage and many deaths. Yarmouth and London were threatened as bombs fell in darkness with searchlights guiding the invaders.
In Roustyvelt New Jersey a deadly riot left one man dead and eleven seriously injured with seven more hurt after deputy sheriffs clashed with strikers at the Capital Railway of New Jersey station. The plant of Williams & Clark, a unit of American Agricultural Chemical, employed about 900 workers who began a wage-cut strike January 2. Strikers reportedly faced an approaching train bearing strikebreakers, and gunfire erupted as the train halted. The strikers were said to be unarmed.
Lance Corporal Futlar became the first Welsh recipient of the Victoria Cross after rescuing his commanding officer under heavy fire, earning the highest military decoration.
London dispatch reports Cardinal Metarder protesting German treatment. Telegraph from Reuters concedes censorship by Turkish authorities in Telghum. Athens votemont cites suppression as Constantinople reels, news browsed forParkish dateaty.
Washington reports that Ambassador Page was instructed by the State Department to request Britain’s explanation of an alleged insult to the American flag on the steamship Greenbriar. Captain Perley claims forced lowering of the flag during overhauling on December 30, and that the ship carried a cargo certificate from the British consul in New York. Navy officials say Britain should disavow the act if proven, noting the flag’s protection unless the ship were a belligerent.
A letter dropped on Sandringham grounds hints a royal prince of Prussia led the raid and may have been aboard. The note greets the king and queen and says the raiders seek air sheds at Yarmouth while urging calm and nonviolence.
In Leltehfeld Kentucky night riders seized Miles Duvall’s 19 year old daughter Nelle while the family was away and flogged her severely. A physician said injuries are not serious. Three men have been arrested and jailed pending further action.
Dr Edward H A Pratt chief of the federal bureau of foreign and domestic commerce told the Illinois Bankers association at its annual dinner that the United States is for the first time experiencing a real trade balance in its favor. He spoke Wednesday night in Chicago noting the improvement and urged continued policy to sustain gains and promote exports and balance of trade.
Former president William H. Taft told Indiana lawmakers on Wednesday that the European war will yield benefits and urged strict economy in state spending. The remarks came during a legislative session in Indianapolis.
unreadable fragment mentions Washington and New York teams and officials, with references to dawn start and a mining minister, but key details and names are incomplete making a precise headline and summary impossible from the provided text.
Roque Gonsales Garza chosen by convention to act as provisional president with full powers as martial law is declared in Mexico City. He succeeds after Gutierrez and others left for Pachuca while Garza’s leadership consolidates control amid ongoing civil strife and rival factions.
General von Schubert, who commands the artillery of the kaiser’s army, is said to receive too much credit for the artillery’s performance in the ongoing conflict. Observers point to broader strategic factors shaping results.
A dispatch to Lloyds News reports French and Hungarian aviators bombarded the Ostend railroad station and barracks causing considerable damage. The attack targeted strategic military facilities and marks another bombardment by Allied air forces.
Amsterdam reports from Ostend that German forces have evacuated all canal towns and villages as far north as Marin Kerke, extending beyond Nieuwport, Wontentin, and Middelkerke, signaling a widening retreat along the coast.
Reports from Rome describe rapid distribution of food and clothing to victims in ruined towns. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helia join relief, with a trainload of provisions sent and volunteers aiding in shelter and medical support as rescue operations continue. Nineteen survivors were rescued from a ruined area, many others awaiting extraction from beneath debris.
Large turnout marks a record-breaking round-up and housekeepers conference at Utah Agricultural College. Enrollment surged with an estimated 206 430 percent rise from opening day, and anticipated attendance for two weeks may reach 2 000 last year was 20. Women’s attendance rises, with one third expected this year, and delegates include entrants from Canada California Iowa Montana Idaho and Colorado along with Utah farmers lawyers doctors and businesspeople and their families.
Washington reports Ambassador Page in London said Britain would not agree to allowing the steamship Daca to sail to Germany with cotton cargo loaded at a Texas port while key international law questions await decision. Formal British reply will follow.
Charles Ledowsky, 50, president of Fox River Distilling, faced a $250,009 whisky warehouse receipts fraud. Appointed receiver last week, Ledowsky shot himself in a sleeping car as it neared the city, preferring death to prison.
Charles Ovi an Hallan known as Mike Stefano was killed and companion Frank Molassi seriously injured when their car plunged into a fissure at the Utah Apex mine. Ovi is said to have first informed authorities of Lop er's return to the mine and surrendered a gun once used by Lop er to the sheriff.
In Washington a report says Democratic leaders in the House will meet within two weeks to prep for a potential extra session. Edwin V. Copy, brought from Portland for trial, pleaded guilty to bigamy after alleged marriages in Chicago Denver and Portland. The Uniontown National Bank failed after a losses of about 92 600 000.
A teacher questions a girl about her father’s occupation and income. The girl explains her father does not live with them and that her mother supports her, saving by selling belongings to others. The exchange highlights hardship in a single-parent household and the child’s resourcefulness.
A damaged fragment shows a confrontation with threats and rough dialogue involving a boy and requests to count a hundred before aiding another. The text appears to be an excerpt with unclear speakers and misread words, reflecting violence or intimidation in a school or youth setting. The source is a Houston Post notation with uncertain context and spelling.
A doctor recalls a woman without knowing her name. She questions him about goat tea and attending the Smith boy. She hints at past events involving a boy named Algy and a brick, leaving the scene unclear and fragmentary.
A fragmentary social column questions wealth through the display of dental sets made with precious gems. It cites Mrs Sullion and her slate teeth set, described as adorned with diamonds rubies pearls sapphires and emeralds, valued at about 38000 dollars.
A reader recounts an odd Christmas dinner moment where Foulse eats turkey in large amounts and apologizes for overindulgence. She laments the consequences and asks for a doctor after requesting a final piece of fowl.
A Washington Star brief records a witty exchange in jail where a sympathetic inmate asks if the jail is a saloon and a sharp retort replies that it is not. The fragment captures period tone and humor without further context or details.
A cryptic Chicago Herald snippet shows characters criticizing a person named Rexe for alleged pacs and laziness, with garbled dialogue about political duties and Sunday savings, reflecting a fragmented, overheard exchange.
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