Last Ditch Fight to Free George Childress
Attorney W F Wolfe travels to Fergus Falls Minnesota to seek release for George C Childress awaiting a district court sentence that could send him to Minnesota State Prison for seven to thirty years. The case stems from a second trial for the assault on Irma Lemke a 16 year old girl of Wadena where Childress wife owns farm land. Wolfe plans to appeal and obtain bond while Childress remains jailed as the case lingers in court.
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W. F. Wolfe
George C. Childress
Fergus Falls
Minn
Childress
Minnesota
Irma Lemke
Wadena
Fargus Falls Court
la Crosse
Atorney Wolfe
Sparta Visit Highlights Local Ties and Health News
Mrs. T. E. Leonard of St. Paul visits Sparta to see her brother Mrs. J. P. Rice and relatives. Mrs. Jeff Holmbeck returns home after weeks at St. Marys hospital. William Preston, public school teacher, hosts a visit from his Mauston-based mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Leonard
St. Paul
Sparta
J. P. Rice
Jeff Holmbeck
St. Mary’s Hospital
William Preston
Mauston
Ancient Shipyard in Japan Survives 1900 Years of Work
A historic Japanese shipbuilding yard established about two millennia ago remains active today, marking a rare continuity of maritime craft from ancient times through the modern era. The site underscores regional naval heritage and ongoing industrial activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient Shipbuilding Yard
Japan
For Sale Piano and Heater Inquiries
Classified notice offers a nearly new mahogany player piano for cash and a hard coal heater with a small airtight stove. Contact via the new phone numbers 1351-R or 951-R with the dates 12 10 11 and 12 10 10 for details.
Mrs Hauss Dies After Short Illness At Home
Mrs Philippa Hauss wife of Christian Hauss of 704 South Sixth street died at her home yesterday morning after a brief paralysis illness. Born in Prussia in March 1842 she came to America in 1854. Survived by her husband and five children Minnie Johnson La Crosse Fred Hauss Tacoma Rosa Schultz Emma Hammond La Crosse and Charles Hauss Tacoma. Funeral at 2 pm from residence and 2 30 pm at German Reformed church with Rev ik Vornholt and Rev Henry Andreas officiating. Interment Oak Grove cemetery.
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Philippa Hauss
Christian Hauss
South Sixth Street
Hauss
Prussia
America
Minnie Johnson
la Crosse
Fred Hauss
Tacoma
Wash
Rosa Schultz
Emma Harmond
Charles Hauss
German Reformed Church
Ik. Vornholt
Henry Andreas
Oak Grove Cemetery
Japanese Agents Aided Shanghai Mutiny Plot, Trial Hints
Dispatches to the Far Eastern bureau indicate Japanese agents helped start the Shanghai revolt. Trial evidence shows mutineers received arms from Japanese sources, and Mongolian bandits have been supplied similarly.
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New York
Shanghai
Far Eastern Bureau
Kent Wife Urges Keeps Washington Suffrage HQ Open
Mrs. William Kent urged the Women Voters convention to keep active headquarters in Washington until Congress passes the suffrage constitutional amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Kent
California
Women Voters’ Convention
Danish Steamer Minsk Sunk by German Submarine
The Danish steamer Minsk of 1,229 tons, built in 1911 and owned by a Copenhagen firm, was sunk by a German submarine off London. The vessel was registered at Copenhagen and departed from its home port when attacked.
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London
Copenhagen
Earthworms fed by minute life forms beyond bacteria
Recent findings reveal earthworm digestion involves not only bacteria and fungi but countless tiny animals. Nematodes, tardigrades, rotifers and other microscopic creatures help break down organic matter, acting alongside classic decomposers in soil ecosystems.
Wilson Seeks Business Strength in Columbus Speech
President Wilson urged readiness and vigor for American industry in a Columbus luncheon address titled The Statesmanship of Industry. He stressed shipbuilding for foreign trade and urged business leaders to mobilize promptly for national security. the president was accompanied by Tumulty Grayson Pomerene Brumbaugh and secret service.
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Columbus
Wilson
Masonic Temple
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Congress
United States
J. P. Tumulty
Cary Grayson
Lee Pomerene
Clement Brumbaugh
Secret Service
Peculiar Pleasure Palace Movie House In Ruin
A weathered owner calls the dilapidated structure despite its decay “The Maiestic” while old P. G. Pester recalls its unique appeal as a motion picture theater in the last stages of ruin.
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P. G. Pester
Socialists back German chancellor in peace stance
Berlin reports that Socialist Reichstag members voted to back Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg in his peace reply, urging no hostility toward the government. German press and professionals echoed approval, while officials note Washington’s stance on German Americans draws attention amid war anxieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W. Ackerman
United Pres
Berlin
Amsterdam
Reichstag
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Dr. Liebkunecht
Germany
Kreuz Zeitung
Boersen Zeitung
Lokal Anzeiger
Vossische Zeitung
Liethmann-Hollweg
Wilson
Congress
United States
Admiralty
Washington
Card of Thanks for Mrs Margaret Abnit
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during our bereavement. Special thanks to Rev Vornholt and the quartet of German Reformed church, and to Mrs H C Trader Mrs B Stark John Abnit Mrs L Kelley Mitchell Abnit Mrs P Weichart Frank Abnit Henry Abnit and others who assisted us after our mother’s sickness and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Abnit
Vornholt and
Auartette
German Reformed Church
H. C. Trader
B. Stark
John Abnit
L. Kelley
Mitchell Abnit
P. Weichart
Frank Abnit
Henry Abnit
Bradley Home at West Salem Burns
Fire in West Salem Wisconsin destroyed a large new residence of W A Bradley postmaster. Fire started from an overheated furnace pipe about 10 am. Volunteers and neighbors saved much furniture and prevented total loss. Damage extent unknown after two year old structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Salem
Wis
W. A. Bradley
Bradley
Spooner Sees Fairbanks as Best Man for President
Former Senator John Spooner of Wisconsin told the Indiana Society of New York banquet that Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana is the best man the Republicans could name for president but fears the party will not nominate him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
John Co. Spooner
Wisconsin
Indiana Society of New York
Health Note on Morning Mood and Bed Footboard
A Galveston Daily News quote notes that getting up on the wrong side of the bed begins with climbing over the footboard, highlighting a wry view on morning mood and daily routine.
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Galveston Daily News
More Envoys Told to Smuggle Papers Paralleling Archibald Case
Austrian Charge Zwiedenek and Consul General Von Nuber allegedly used Marcus Braun of New York to smuggle official papers to Vienna last June via the liner Oscar II. The case, tied to the Archibald messenger episode, prompted questions about Braun’s American passport and prompted an attorney general inquiry. Braun claimed he delivered the documents personally to the justice department. he blamed a consular servant for handling the package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Zwiedenek
von Nuber
Vienna
Marcus Braun
New York
Providence Journal
Dumba
James F. J. Archibald
Justice Department
Braun
Baron Zwiedenek
Department
Kirkwall
England
Ibrain
Department of Justice
England Angered by Chancellor Reichstag Speech
British officials and London press react to Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg's Reichstag remarks. They view the speech as proof peace is distant and blame German truculence for prolonging the war, arguing it shifts responsibility to the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED L. Keen
United Press
London
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
Great Britain
United Press Today
Bethmann-Holweg
Germany
Bethmann-Hollweg
Globe
Henry Ford
Rainey Outlines Defense Fund Revenue Plan
Representative Henry Rainey of Illinois proposes a revenue program to fund national preparedness. The plan includes taxes on gasoline freight and express, restructured income tax rates, retained sugar duty, taxes on coffee tea burlaps and bananas, and reenactment of war revenue taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T. Rainey
Illinois
House
Ways and Means Committee
Notice to Creditors and Administration Hearing for Della McGrath
In Wisconsin La Crosse County probate the court will hear Eugene McGrath's petition for an administrator of Della McGrath late of Madison Lake Minnesota. All claims must be presented by April 2 1916 or be barred with April 4 1916 set for claims hearing. Dated December 2 1915. Judge John Brindley.
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State of Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Della McGrath
la Crosse
County of la Crosse
Wisconsin
Eugene McGrath
Madison Lake
Blue Earth
Minnesota
Court House
Delia McGrath
John Brindley
Wolfe, Wolfe & Reid
Wives and forgetfulness in everyday life
The passage jokes about spouses not knowing the locations of misplaced items. It notes wives lack second sight yet often need it, reflecting humorous domestic wisdom on household disorganization.
War commentary warns on German power and peace prospects
The Evening Standard, Westminster Gazette, and Star debate Germany’s aims and the cost of war. Leaders warn peace is further off as Germany pursues greater efforts, with calls to forearm and endure to the end in Europe’s struggle for liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Evening Standard
Westminster Gazette
Bethmann-Hollweg
Belgium
the Gazette
The
Star
Prussia
Europe
Museum of Daily Facts and Freaks headline items
Henry R Teepe admitted he spanked his wife while she stood clothed and unharmed The cruelty charges were not substantiated and the divorce suit was dismissed Newcastle Pa pupils in high school exams were asked why spitting in the street should be prohibited and answered Remember the Johnstown flood Cleveland Ohio Wendell Hange advertised for hazardous work demanding a young man with a careless disregard for his own life
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New York
Henry R. Teepe
Newcastle
Johnstown
Cleveland
Ohio
Wendell Hange
Cleveland man helps cuff would-be thief in watch theft
In Cleveland Ohio R L Dimendieger reported a thief lifted his $65 watch. The same man then arrested Harold Deutsch after Deutsch tried to resell the timepiece, prompting law enforcement action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
R. L. Dutmendieger
Harold Deutsch
Dimendieger
Deutsch
Banquet Dress Suit Split Triggers Girl’s Escape
In Chicago Odin Nelson loses his companion when a rented engaged dress suit splits as they sit at a banquet. The girl promptly flees, ending the evening abruptly.
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Chicago
Odin Nelson
Polite Holdups Surrender as Policeman Fires
In Chicago two women pleaded not to be shot during an attempted hold up. They surrendered after the officer opened fire. Their male companion escaped the scene.
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Chicago
Parliament Bill Proposes Six-Year Term To End Elections During War
London December 10 Sir John Simon secretary of state for home affairs introduces a bill in parliament to extend the maximum life of the present parliament from five to six years. The measure aims to prevent elections while the war is in progress.
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London
John Simon
Home Affairs
Bride's Dilemma Over Thanking Rival Tea Set
A bride faces social pressure to thank the Smiths for an intolerable tea set while resenting lying to appease disliked hosts. The situation highlights etiquette constraints and personal honesty in wedding circle tensions.
Six Power Pact Aims for World Peace Led by Nippon Figures
The text describes a proposed six power alliance including the United States Japan Great Britain France Russia and Italy to secure world peace. Baron Ei-Ichi Shibusa wa, a leading Japanese financier nicknamed the J Morgan of Nippon, is in the country on a pleasure trip and urges Japan to push negotiations to end the European war.
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United States
Japan
Great Britain
France
Russia
Italy
Ei-Ichi Shibusawa
J. Morgan
Nippon
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Carranza
U.S
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U. S
International Bridge
Brownsville
Tex
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Texas
von Bethman- Hollweg
Salem
Spooner
Fairbanks
Archibald Case
Cee Recuer E
Rios
Wisconsin Business University
la Crosse, Wis
Rainey
Juliet
Co-O AM Shoe CO
Museum of
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