German Merchantman Columbus Destroyed Near U S Coast
The German liner Columbus, pursued by a British warship, was sunk by its crew 400 miles off the New Jersey coast after attempting to run a blockade. Over 670 survivors were rescued by the U S cruiser Wiscas? and taken to an immigration station at Ellis Island New York for processing.
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Columbus
United States
Norfolk
New York
Europa
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Elite Island
Columbus Scuttled by Its Sailors in Fog
The German liner Columbus scuttled by its crew near New York Harbor to avoid surrender to a British destroyer. Reports say 579 crew members were involved as U S authorities assess if an act of war occurred in the war zone. The voyage was linked to plans to transfer Nazis to Ellin Island for immigration processing.
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cAarccased
New York
U. S
Tuscaloosa
New York Harbor
Colum
Ellin Island
Lingd Une
Columbus
United States
Altho
Uwashington
Atlantic
Witte Er
Naat
Vera Cis
Mexico
Greeley Camera Club Seeks Attendance at Thursday Meeting
Greeley Camera Club will meet Thursday night at 7 30 in the Nash Paint and Glass company building at 1008 Right Avenue. all photographers, experienced or not, are urged to attend as plans for the new year and trends in western photography will be discussed. Influenza reports mention mild type with flu symptoms. doctors warn home rest for patients. Willa Bush fined for reckless driving.
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Greeley Camera Club
Witl
Uietovnga
Nash Paint and Qlasy Company
Right Avenue
Sear
New Trands
Wedern
Roosevelt and Secretary Clash Over Cuban Sugar Tariff
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt signed a proclamation restoring former import duties on Cuban sugar, but no rate details were released. Press secretary Steven Early clarified the president had signed a document restoring duties, while a prior statement suggested a quota system.
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Steven P. Early
Cube
United States
Concessions Sought to Restore 90 Tent Duy
Doubts linger over revival plans as concessions are proposed to resume the 90 tent duy program. Officials weigh alternative methods and timelines while community leaders push for a swift restart, citing economic and service impacts.
Elks Yuletide Party Planned With Gifts and Pictures
Elks Lodge plans its Christmas party on December 20 at the lodge, featuring moving pictures and an exchange of gifts. Exalted ruler D A LaTorra asks donations be kept under value, with fifteen turkeys donated to Serle Glauunack. Local insurance association will provide an educational feature for the evening.
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Elks Indge
Eifta
D. A. LaTorra
Elka
Serle Glauunack
Maison
Mio Fozurance
Greeley adopts new recreation program under Amicareta
The Greeley recreation plan authorizes a $1800 salary fund and equipment use across Lincoln Central Cameray Meeker junior high schools for after school and Saturday activities. Henry Amicareta, former Greeley State athlete, becomes program director guiding youth and adult groups with volleyball, games, and crafts. Community groups will assist, with WPA support and American Legion junior basketball noted.
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Greeley
Henry Anicareta
Meeker
Wbyeur
Ots Connell
Chelly
Selva
Lincoln
Central
Sonia ‘Leh
Uaste Wehools
Ausicarella
Achaol
Eoch
Hoya
Inari
Greeley Woman's Club
Baiing
Kathslein Tnevhner
Esther Hagar
Seleot
Achmol
Gina Witte
Ab Central Schol
Misa Marie Baker
Lincoln School
Vy Mids Francer Dougherty
Avitcareth
Mumber Yackilon
Adit
Camerin
Liicoln
Cantral
American Legion
Ait
WPA
Ben Gram
Re. Amcatella
Trial of McFetridge in Greeley for liquor sales without license
In county court a 12 juror panel hears the case of C McFetridge charged with selling liquor without a license. Evidence includes an undercover stakeout by Walter Byron’s agency last July in Greeley, with Byron testifying that a pint of whiskey was sold to him near North Eleventh Avenue. Prosecution cites costs totaling 194 dollars for July operations.
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McFetridge
Cole’ Newbst
Lovedale
Creeley
Greeley
Mefetridge
Walter Byron
Weaver
Genell
Walter Byrot
Brean
Atar
Atale
Clando
Golick
Eleventh Avenue
Elgith Avenue
McPelridgo
Byron
Valice C. C. Elwater
Sige Heujaiin A. Worrdeack
J. D. Filcoy
J. A. Waterhouse
Feorke Sherk
Morika Walker
Enneth Canuck
John PD
Mrogart
Guy Duracoligh
George Fors
Matt Heyiogle
Riley Wareks
Fred Prussety
Alex Hogakin
Mstrict
William R Daab
WU Halt Thontpaon
Moy MM
Terie Hand
Imig
Sefense
Two Grover Men Freed Without Charge
George Carstan 20 and Willan Gelb 28 of the Grover district were held at the county jail for investigation and released Wednesday without charges.
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Grover
George 5. Carstan
Willan TH. Gelb
Grover District
Hell Athe County
Jnl
British Cruiser Stalks German Tanker Off Florida Coast
A British cruiser shadowed a German oil tanker near Fort Lauderdale and a nearby port, after the freighter was torched while steaming along the Florida coast. Royal Navy patrols tracked the vessel, with gunfire and warnings reported as the event unfolded.
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Florida
lArenza
Captain Langsdorff Ends Life After Farewell to Staff
Buenos Aires dispatch reports Captain Langsdorff, commander of the battleship Graf Spee, shot himself after bidding his staff farewell. The German attaché said his death was expected since Sunday morning as he led efforts to salvage morale. Funeral details were to be announced. interment planned for the crew in Buenos Aires.
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Vasectlater Press
Buenos Airoz
Tett
New York
Hints Langsdorff
Graf Spee
Germa Curbussy
Announeizirs Lia
Eald Fie
Langesortt
Enibahald
Tis Ufe
Naval Arsenal
Buenos
Torives
Lavyedortt
1940 Business Census to Begin Here in January
The district supervisor announces the 1940 Business Census will start in January. Only nine applicants with high school education will be considered for enumerator positions across District Five. Applications are to be written, not in person, and selection will follow a standard, district wide process overseen by the Bureau of the Census.
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Mio
Dhitary
Thas
Amade
Uie Huyean
Fining
Bureau of the Cenaus
Gregley
Greeley
Ani
Muninesa
Greeley City Council Approves WPA Road Project
Greeley and Weld County approve a joint road work plan with total cost 10 804 dollars funded by state and county. The project includes paving South Eighth Avenue, installing metal warn signs, and 3 006 safety signs. Alderman Vanderhoof notes parking lane issues while Capron urges better downtown parking, and water outages along the Fort Collins corridor are announced for May.
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Greeley
WPA Call Lng
Welleqnty
Mie City
Abderman Geotee Darin
County Commissiontra
South Eighth
2Th Ave
K. H. Vanderhoor
Anfely
C. GC
Tiunter
Vanderhoof
Capron
Cay
Baby Birth in Collins Hospital Solves Death by Own Action
Coroner Orville Miller aided by Fort Collins officials in solving the death of Whyne R. Mecursey, 24, who died at a Fort Collins hospital after a 22 caliber revolver shot himself. A baby girl was born at the hospital today, and police speculate the man acted in a suicide attempt as a man driving away fired toward him in a car. Investigators noted alleged sounds and confusion at the scene.
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Fort Collins
Den
Orville Miler
Whyne R. Mecrassey
Fwtley
Cort Clart
Arly
Miele Provident
Chile
Clark
Ed Bi Eckles Cleared In Reckless Driving Case
Ed Bi Eckles of 1321 Thirteenth Street Greeley was found not guilty of reckless driving by Police Judge J P Mundey in Greeley police court. Anderson of La Salle was found at fault and fined. The incident involved vehicles on Seventh Avenue and Riverside Street near Lee.
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Ed Bi. Eckles
Eckles
Whirteenth Street
Greeley
den Anderson
la Salle
Pelion
Avene
Rhiviwerth Street
Lee
J. PL Mundey
Anderson
Queen Wilhelmina Topes Strain May Be Relieved
Queen Wilhelmina expresses hope for relief of strain in the Netherlands empire today. The message centers on the desire for peace and the world’s people to feel a strengthened spirit of unity with nature as a source of strength, urging reliance on God and calm in the face of global crisis.
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Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Unclear text on arrest ties to county officials
Fragmentary report mentions sheriff candidate C De and Mantovisti in San Diego area. References an investigation into night grading and a consolidated mine company. Several individuals reportedly arrested in California. Details are unreadable and names are inconsistent.
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San Prey
Calig
Dea
C. de
Manto Visti
San Diego
Cotorala
Cntofudo
Qin Sian
Miro
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