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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1916
Page
1
London puzzled over the fate of the ship Appam brought to America by Teutons. The German prince declares prisoners aboard will be released, leaving editors unsure whether the vessel is lost or not.
London reports that the Appam’s cargo is believed to include more than 3 million dollars in gold bullion. Authorities expect the bullion may be claimed as a prize since bullion is contraband.
Old Point Comfort Virginia reports Prince von Hatafeldt meeting German officials as Appam faces prize status questions under Prussian American treaty and Hague rules. Lloyds weighs insurer losses over 3 million dollars while U S undecided on prize or internment.
Norfolk Virginia reports the missing British steamer Appam returned with a German prize crew aboard. Twelve Germans with 166 passengers and 134 crew fled across the Atlantic eluding British ships and reached Hampton Roads. The vessel had been presumed lost after life boats were cast overboard and now faces internment in Britain.
Berlin reports denial that the Zeppelin raid on England was a reprisal. The raid targeted munitions centers and Liverpool by night, with incendiaries in several cities. Berlin says no Zeppelins were harmed and aims included signaling London’s defenses are beaten.
Berlin aims to ease the Lusitania dispute after Berlin instructed its ambassador in Washington via telegraph to seek a positive understanding. The statement, relayed by Overseas News Agency, cites prior failed verbal exchanges and notes new instructions as of January 23.
Berlin report from Lokal Anzeiger via Overseas News says two enemy planes tried to escape under fire. A German monoplane forced the opponent to land, the British crew members were wounded, and the British pilot, learning he is a prisoner, quotes a German remark about Boelcke.
Petrograd dispatch reports Russian Foreign Minister Sazonoff telling journalists that Berlin renewed peace talks with Russia but Russia ignored them. He says Roumania’s relations with Russia stay amicable though uncertain, and that the Balkans will resolve after the war.
A Kansas former senator Joseph Bristow predicts Hughes will be the Republican choice if he accepts the nomination with little struggle at Chicago. Roosevelt draws conservative business support while Cummins earns respect but weaker campaign. A party unity mood grows amid strong GOP backers as Wilson loses ground and wavers. Continued on last page.
Fairfax S D Hyidence testifies in Gregory County circuit court last week substantiating J Alexander assistant state accountant findings from six years ending 1914. Shortages and illegal payments total 10 998 25 with named ex officials facing trials for related overpayments and shortages.
Senate foreign relations committee votes eight to seven to report a Colombian treaty with reduced payment and a revised apology to mutual regret. It also approves a treaty to pay Nicaragua 3 million for a canal route and naval bases at Fonseca Bay.
Governor Arthur Capper lauded President Wilson before six thousand in Topeka Kansas praising his policy of keeping the nation out of war. Capper declared all Kansas supports Wilson despite varying preparedness opinions and praised the President for his steadfast leadership.
President Wilson traveled from Des Moines to Kansas City and Topeka for speeches. A near tragedy occurred when his Santa Fe train backed into a crowd of about 3000 at a Kansas station, with guardsmen and secret service helping to move bystanders. In Lawrence, a large welcome greeted him despite cold, snowy weather.
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