United States and Danish West Indies in Canal Defense
The text argues for U S possession of the Danish West Indies to deter European aggression and protect the Panama Canal. It contends a base at St Thomas would shield Caribbean approaches, allow submarines and destroyers, and keep the Atlantic and Gulf coasts linked to Panama's defense, warning against distant European bases threatening U S security.
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United States
Continental
Atlantic
West Indies
Continental United States
Panama Canal
Canal
Flor ‘Ida
Gulf Coast
Danish West Indies
St. Thomas
Caribbean
West Indian
Danish Islands
Southerica
Guantanamo
Jamasca
Jles
Antilles
Dierks Confession Details Fire Plot and Insurance Scheme
A confession outlines planned arson to burn a property, gather insurance, and letters demanding money. He claims to have written anonymous notes and fired a shot, then hid the plan by placing $125 in a Lake Park bank. Alcohol use and a supposed urge for nerve are cited as motivations. investigators linked the plot to a larger case, ending with a jailed suspect facing financial and reputational damage.
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Dierks
Lake Park
Spirit Lake
Herald
Seven Eclipses in 1917 Captivates Earth Skywatchers
Earth will witness seven eclipses in 1917 the greatest number for any year since 1805 Four are solar and three lunar. The first eclipse visible from Iowa occurred late Sunday night January 7 with the moon entering totality about 1 a m and ending at 3 39 a m. A partial lunar eclipse is noted for December 27. Solar eclipses will be seen in parts of the world on January 22 June 18 July 18 and December 13 while a total solar eclipse on June 8 1918 will be visible along a corridor from Oregon to Florida.
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Earth
Iowa
Dee
Jah
Oregon
Idaho
Colorado
Kane
Lousiana
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