Broad range of world notes and quotes from varied sources
A long digest covers cultural figures, explorers, and officials. It mentions Bernard Shaw and Newton diet ideas, Emperors and nobles, Nancy cathedral, Gataker spelling reform, French restrictions on meals, Nordenskjold, boundary stones near Wisconsin Illinois, Queen Elizabeth cooking school, Alaska population stats, doctors per capita, cacao consumption, and misattributed facts about Foch and Alsace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Shaw
Newton Wan
Beth Newton
Shelley
Spencer
Conspiracy charge against lawyers shocks New York court
David and Maaswell Slade of finde Slade, lawyers for Five Tanger, were indicted by a grand jury on conspiracy charges. Nine counts allege testimony interference and using statements to defend Tanger. Also charged are two sisters Dora and Tih and detective Alvert MacCollonah, while the defendants plead not guilty and post bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David and
Maaswell Slade
Finde & Slade
Five Tanger
J. W. Osborne
Fodorn Grand Jury
Ainat
Grind
Aginst
Rae Tanger
Allert J. MacCollonah
Sindee & Slade
Ageinet
Fae ‘Rangers
Dora Fod Tih
Worten
Witems
Qebornge
Dante
Ant Iether
Tanger
Onehverineg
British Warships Seek German Raider Reported Off Atlantic
Newport News April 1. Two British warships guarded the Virgin Islands while four or five others scoured the Atlantic for a German raider. The Karlsruhe stories persist with officials unsure if she is destroyed. A French warship and a British cruiser were seen near the Wirwinkscapes as pilots report Kronprinz may be in American waters. Vigilance at the capes appears higher for outgoing than incoming ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Atlantic
Karlsruhe
Bridgetown
Barbadoes
Equator
American
Capes
Carpathian Mountains
Hungary
Russia
Germany
Austria
Uack Pass
Carpathian
Krakow
Bukowina
Dukla Pass
Barfa
Parfield
Kassa
Budapest
Dukla
Lupkow Pass
Preemyal
Mexo-Lahore
Lupkow
Uzsok
Carpthians
Lemberg
Beskid Pass
Velez
Uazsok
Beskid
Hapsburg
Koslowa
Praemysl
Kozlowa
Petrograd
May Allow Removal of Liberty Bell to San Francisco Expo
Philadelphia May 15 Local councils plan to vote on an ordinance to remove the Liberty Bell from Independence Hall to the Pennsylvania Building for exhibition at the San Francisco Exposition. Mayor Blankenburg and council leaders back the move and seek funds for the trip. Support comes from Admiral Dewey and General Miles aiding the exhibition effort amid protests by patriotic groups and women fearing damage or loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philladelphia
Pennsylvania
San Francisco
Blankenburg
Admiral Dewey
General Miles
Philadelphia
Holding Steamship Joseph W Fordney in Prise Court
The American steamer Joseph W Fordney and cargo were seized at Kirkwall after an alleged failure to reveal copper cargo on the manifest while carrying forage to Malmo Sweden. The Hilding and Suoland were also detained for investigation and handling at Leith and Hartlepool respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Joseph W. Fordney
Kirkwall
Malmo
Sweden
Fordney
New York
Hilding
Copenhagen
Leith
Admiralty
Ofithenburg
Hartlepool
New Postmasters Named by President in Several States
Washington April 14 President Wilson appoints postmasters in Iowa including J L Lower Beranton James Breele Chearfield and Nebraska nominees John M McClure Axtell John Grabenstein Evatia C B Hendrix Bertrand Homer Davey Ponca Lewis Huyomel Harwell Routh Dekota J T Crual Sisseton Notes show multiple spelling errors in names and towns in the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Iowa
J. 1B. Lower
Beranton
James Breele
Chearfield
Nebraska
John HM. McClure
Axtell
John Grabenstein
Evatia
C. BE. Hendrix
Bertrand
Homer Davey
Ponca
Lewise Huyomel
Harwell
Routh
Ldekota
J. T. Crual
Sisseton
Farmer Near Mitchell Killed in Accidental Shooting
Clay Bartee, a 32 year old farmer northeast of Mitchell and a resident of Mitchell, was fatally shot last evening when a charge from a weapon penetrated his left side. The coroner's jury ruled the shooting accidental. Bartee left a wife and an infant child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell SD
Clay Bartee
Wnant
Rolles
Mitchell
Bartee
Jitney Drivers Quit Over Bond and Permit Demands
Spokane news reports jitney drivers and cab owners halted operations after state law required a $100 bond, license fees, and permits. Police forced a suspension until compliance, affecting auto transportation services in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Eo Wits
Ely
Japanese Warships With Supply Fleet Near Turtle Bay
A Los Angeles Times report says three Japanese warships under Admiral Nayakiyama with six colliers and a supply ship, about 4 000 men, lay at Turtle Bay Lower California by the stranded cruiser Agama. Mines and a large force were ashore, with fear of German naval intervention. An officer warned visiting reporters off as dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancetes
Cal
Nakayama
Ahine
Turtle Bay
Lower
California
Agama
Los Angeles Times
Ban Mees
Aard
Magdalena Bay
United States Navy
Amauma
Chitose
Idaumo
Tokloba
Tomasada
Danterous
Arson Suspect Raymond Swoboda Identified as Schwind
At a court martial hearing on arson and espionage charges, the suspect known as Raymond Swoboda is identified as Raymond Ruff Schwind. The exchange revealed a false San Francisco birth claim used to obtain an American passport, with surveillance noted in Paris and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vwice
Raymond Swoboda
Raymond Ruff Schwind
la Tourine
Julian
Schwind
Figaro
San Francisco
Paris
New York
London
Tremen
Cierman
Kronprinz Wilhelm Needs New Boilers
Secretary Daniels ordered a board headed by Constructor De Bose to survey the German raider Kronprinz Wilhelm. The crew will assess repairs for seaworthiness and coal needs to reach the nearest home port, with boiler tubes needing manufacture elsewhere and a three week minimum delay at Newport News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretars Daniels
Hearty
Norfolk Navy Yard
de Bose
Pring Eltel Friederich
Board of Survey
Navy Department
Newport News
State Aggies to Play Chicago Saturday
Ames April 14 coaches Bard and Waller prepared the squad for an opening clash with Chicago Maroons on Saturday. The lineup included Kinnick in right field McBride at second Bangham at third and Kennealy catching with Davia center field and Perkins at shortstop as the team drills on the chilly state field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Hubbard
Harter Waller
Paige
Chicago Maroong
Hersey
Chicago Gand
Fiuler Kinnick
McBiride
Bangham
Eenes
Kennealy
Davia
Perkins
Itehers
Okey
Merrill
Lager
Mason
Witness Summoned in Frederick Case
St Louis April 11 John Schmoll member of the republican city committee was summoned before the grand jury to testify in connection with alleged fraudulent transactions A H Frederick president elect of the new board of aldermen was indicted yesterday on a charge of forgery and will resign the office by a large plurality, 22 000 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
John Schmoll
Republican City Committee
A. H. Frederick
New Board of
Alerm
Frederick
Cotton not contraband debated in House of Commons
London reports say the question of declaring cottons contraband was discussed in the House of Commons this afternoon. Foreign Office officials stated that military advantages from such a declaration were insufficient to justify the step.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lrithh Wu
London Bread Prices Mentioned in April Notice
A fragmented market note indicates bread at about three pence per quantity and a loaf near four pounds in April, reflecting early 20th century pricing context and uncertain quotient details.
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London
Brea Londes
Wheat soars on world shortage scare in Chicago trade
Wheat prices surged amid fears of a world shortage available for immediate shipment. May wheat jumped to 1.43 a bushel with gains near wartime highs, while July rose to 1.34 and then to 1.55 in volatile trading. Heavy profit taking pullback followed before renewed buying pushed values up again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Funston to Front to Watch Mexico Situation
General Frederick Funston, commanding American forces on the Mexican border, travels from San Antonio to Brownsville to take charge amid renewed cross border fire. He reports the Brownsville area under fire with Mexican bullets entering American territory and a falling shell near the pumping station as Villa forces engage near two trenches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Yolem
Frederick Funston
Llexlean
San Antonio
Punston Ena
Aia
Une
Matemorom
Employers Lockout Grounds 2000 Metal Workers in Chicago
In Chicago on April I a lockout affected about 2000 metal workers as a protest against the terms of an agreement. Employers refused to sign and the dispute centers on the contract’s provisions beyond the April date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wartars
Unkown
Teon Dakar
Youlerda Batiuan
Eimypia
Phew
Bic
Republicans Victorate in Kiayamne Oret Election
A government reform election in Kiayamne concluded with a Republican majority confirming governance under a new administration. Hayoung in New Jersey reports the April result, signaling a decisive party victory and a shift in local oversight.
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Victore
Hayoung
Kiayamne
Ooe
Immigration raids seize Kroonland crew in dock arrest
Seventy seven crew members of the American liner Kroonland were arrested by immigration officers for alien labor violations after being transferred from the Finland to the Kroonland in New York. The Red Star Line faces up to 77000 in fines. many crew were to be sent to Ellis Island while a few remained as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kroonland
Capain
Red Star
Veewel
Finland
England
Red Star Line
George W. Moore
Ellis
Mexican factions oppose Huerta in New York arrival
Victoriano Huerta, former provisional president of Mexico, arrived from Spain and drew opposition from factions in Mexico. Francisco Urquidi, Mexico’s consul general in New York for the provisional government, said unity against Huerta existed despite internal divisions. Carranza representatives issued a statement noting no protest against Huerta’s visit, while Huerta stayed at a hotel, avoiding callers amid unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Victoriano Huerta
Mexico
Spain
Francisco Urquidi
Huerta
Carrangs
Carranga
Vcluan
Pittsburgh firm swamped by wartime orders
Unusual industrial activity reported in the Pittsburgh district as many firms receive war material orders. The Associated Press notes strong demand for machinery and related contracts driving rapid production and employment shifts in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Associated Press
Ceprasenlasnres
Nella
Erie
Limited Jumps Track Williston ND April 1t
A brief item notes limited jumps at Williston North Dakota on April 1t. The report references the Great Northern line and an Oriental service, with sparse details on schedule or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston ND
Great Northern
Oriental
Government to defend Riggs case with special lawyers
Washington April 15 developments show the government will back Secretary McAdoo and Controller Williams in an injunction fight against the Riggs National Bank. Attorney General Gregory says Louis D. Brandeis and Jesse D. Adkins will lead defense for the defendants. The bank accuses Williams of excessive power and funds withdrawal during 1914 amid war fears and rumors of loans to women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Williams
Riggs National Bank
Equity
Gregory
Department of Justice
Louis D. Brandies
Boston
Opecii
Interstate Commercce Commission
Menara
Niamne
Department
Treasury
Jesse D. Adkins
New Haven Railroad
Withere
Willian
William
Europe
Washington
33000 Women Ready to Take Men’s Places
London reports an April event showing 33000 women registered for special war service. Speakers note women willing to work in arms and armament, clothing factories, agriculture, clerical roles, and other wartime duties. The count includes 4000 in clothing, 1700 in work, 4000 in agriculture, 40 gardeners, and 30000 in various branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Laura
Wantes Kuncioan
Kun Cimeogall
President designates day of observance for Lincoln memory
The President orders national tribute on April 12 1916 marking the 50th anniversary of Lincoln’s death. Federal buildings ports ships and vessels to fly flags at half mast and foreign representatives to pay tribute as the nation honors the fallen president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Linen
National Flan
Bolf
United States
United S
Woodrow
State colleges gain funds in major education appropriation
Iowa lawmakers voted 2.6 million for state educational institutions in a daylong session with no opposition to war bills. Total annual income for four institutions will rise to about 1.98 million with larger grants for Amen College and the State University. Other increases include Teachers College and Vinton College among the entities supported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dea Molnes
House
Wwoway
Board of Education
State University
State Teachers College
Vinton College
Claim coal rates are high enough
Chicago report notes freight rate increases 60 percent and added duties harm shipping and coal movement. Analysts argue the burden lands on existing duties and operators, worsening costs for industry and consumers.
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Inter Mountain Globe
Gundergon
Walett
Crook County
Wyo
Nancy Museum
Winneelf
Jaffia
Thomas Gatacre
Rotherhithe
William Archer
University of London
Divine
Gataker
Gatacre
Berlin Journal
France
Charlesx
Baron Erland Nordenskjold
Stockholm
Brazil
Bolivia
Daron Nordenskjold
Wisconsin
Illinois
Rob Caldwell
Queen Elizabeth of
Belgium
Brussels
Governor Strong
Alaska
Territory
China
Holland
Foch
Joffre
Leutenant
Pareve
Canton
Bulletin of the
Pan-American Union
America
Englah Welentiot
Chile
Leibwig
Wethon
Vo T Henat
Clthen
Maxwell Slade
Rae Tanzer
Exposition
la Touraine
Kronprinz Wilhelm
State Aggies
Carpathians
Breslow
Vienna
Lemberg Praemysl
Alin
Pisentre
Funston
Pittsburgh Company
U.S
Louis D. Brandeis
Ghana
President
Lincoln
Carranza
Villa
Laredo
Tex
Seana Iin
T Villa
Will Wate
Bet iv Yan
Carransa
Nuovo
Manclovia Herrera
Brownaville
Tee
Aguas Calientes
Vila
West
Con Sonal Ming
New
Kentucky
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