World War I era battle report and political notes
Berlin reports a nine day clash near the Maarian Lake where the Russian Tenth Army faced heavy losses and many prisoners. Germany’s reply to a U.S. protest on war zone restrictions is noted, with allied air raids and strategic assessments across Europe and Britain. The article also covers domestic legislative moves on Springfield Normal and liquor laws amid wartime conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Cny
London
Peisoners
Marshian Lake
Wise Trlet
East Prussia
Ma Aurian Lake District
Madirian Lake
Suwalki
Allenstawo
Unite States
British Isles
Gerard Sind
Washington
Binland
England
Belssem
Derlin
Mgarn
von Ti
Erbia
Debate over constitution and women suffrage votes
Lawmakers discuss the constitution and a push for women suffrage. Names and factions are listed as members vote on amendments, with one measure failing and the administration bank guaranty act passing on third reading.
Swedish Steamer Oscar II Svhfeh Sails to Christiana and Copenhagen
Agents of the Scandinavian American line announce the steamship Oscar II Svhfeh sailed from New York to Christiana and Copenhagen, reaching Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Oscar IL Svhfeh
Rebart
Christiana
Copenhagen
Kirkwall
Orkney Islands
British ration inludes rum and protest over light supplies
A Liverpool Post correspondent describes British army rations dipping to a scant two day allotment of alcohol for front line troops. Officials defend it as a morale booster, noting saloons close during advances and retreats to keep troops sober. Some fear long term drinking habits, while rum makers and Caribbean imports face prices and wartime disruption. A Danish Oscar II vessel is diverted to a British port for inspection, signaling wartime shipping controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Dros
Atuay Thysseians
Liverpool Post
Berartalonatt Aoreliari
West Indies
Scotland
Kirkwall
Oscar
Germany's Blockade Of Great Britain In Effect At Midnight
The article reports that Germany's blockade of Great Britain takes effect at midnight. U.S. leaders discuss ships and belligerent nation relations. Secretary McAdoo denies negotiations with banks or merchants over ship purchases or dispositions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Great Britain
Meanoc
Adoo
Ietter
Senator Pletcher
Meadow
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
New York Jewels Held as Bootlegger Case Ends
Langford South Dakota raid led by Sheriff Russell arrested Dare Davis a Brooklyn born Jewess and Langford man for selling liquor. Seven quarts whiskey three cases of alcohol and empty bottles found in a home raid. Both defendants held on 500 bonds awaiting state trial. Davis moved west seeking a life as a housekeeper and to be with the man she believed to be her lover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langford
Dare
Kesie Davis
South Dakota
Brooklyn
Westland
Swith Westland
Tug
Sheri Russell
Marais County
Farm tax rules on deductions for stock and equipment
Text outlines deductions for stock purchases for resale and breeding capital treatment, deductions for tools and depreciation on farm buildings and machinery, and rules about losses from deterioration. It notes stock for resale is deductible while breeding stock is capital invested unless diseased or destroyed by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stout
Britain rejects German submarine proposal says no peace terms
London reports Britain will not accept Germany’s offer to withdraw threats if British navy allows food shipments to Germany. cabinet and naval advisers consider tighter controls on ships bound for German ports and possible proclamations declaring a blockade or restricting food destined for Germany. Norway, Sweden, and Denmark protest neutral flag use. many neutrals fear increased risk to ships and trade in the channel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Anidnigh
Germy
Netrate
Britain
Walter Steines Page
Ambaasador
Germany
Great Britain
Gersian
Hy Haval
Imittary
Nie Cuestron
Tal
Vom
Totland
Italy
United Talon
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
British Steamer Dulwich Sunk Coast of France
The British steamer Dulwich bound from Hull for Rouen was reported sunk near the coast of France after a disputed 0 Lipsix from Secamp, France, with Cap Dudley aboard. Continued on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eutish McHantman
France
London
England
Lipsix
Secamp
Dulwich
Cap Dudley
Hull
Rouen
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Marshall
Mil
Agus Free
Treconsti
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Lundquist
Weller
Springfield Normal
Jorden
Waltner
Springfeld
Knight
Stedrowsky
Anderson
Corson
Clarke
Jacobs
Volo
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Portest
Clark
Howe
Fone
Ilea
Ashi
McFarlan
D. J. Smith
Gers
Wither
Rinehart
Gorings
McFarland
Anderso
Taldwind
Burda Fon
Herren
Bielski
Bireh
Bredviky Brink
Burkhart
Cole
Cox
Cotrbes
Dal
Donohoe
Evelesn Gilby
Grace
Ginah
Half
Bun
Mall
Dewey
Muebibetn
Patterson
Rinchar
Tuckman
Schule
Kingsbury
Stein
Steckler
Stoner
Strand Streeter
Swanson
Tid Jblom
Thompson
Larre Weller
Woods
New Committee
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Tegal
Yin State
Maintena
Isrne
McMasters
Mestrs
Hecbe
Bobb
Browne
Annd Whitlock
Agevasion
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Tad Wales
Fia
Well Stephens
Eld
Daxona
Denver
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Melean
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Mrav
Amado
Peters
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Wilson
Tion
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