Illinois Reproach as South Gains in Federal Spending
Illinois lawmakers accuse Congress of sectional bias after the river and harbors bill cuts $18.5 million from Mussels Shoals Alabama while Southern states receive far larger totals. Madden of Illinois notes Illinois paid $5.228 million in taxes last year yet received only $794 thousand in appropriations, contrasted with Southern states receiving $7.467 million. The row highlights perceived northern tax funding subsidizing the South's projects.
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Congress
Shoals
Alabama
Madden
Illinois
Florida
Miraisippi
Lousiana
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
North Carolina
South South Carolina
Ilinois
Missisippi
Congressional Fight Over Ship Purchase Bill Prompts Caucus Debate
The piece argues that Republicans seek to block the ship purchase bill by talking it to death while Democrats hold caucus discussions to steer backing. Senator Root condemns caucus secrecy as undemocratic and akin to a gag rule. It notes Wilson’s push for the measure and the republican split over government involvement in private industry amid wartime commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Root
Senate
Wilson
United States
Cummins
Notion of a government trade line questioned by the Herald
The New York Herald questions the need for a government owned line of trade ships as exports rise to a record $8,000,000 at a port. It argues better business to save funds if the venture lacks urgent necessity amid booming trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tere
Foreclosure Notice for Early 20th Century South Dakota Mortgage
Legal foreclosure of real estate mortgage in Davison County South Dakota. Mortgagors J E Atkinson and Winifred M Atkinson defaulted on a 1911 mortgage to J G McCartney. Premises in Mitchell described as lots 5 and 6 in Black 8 Burrs Addition. Public sale at Mitchell Court House on January 30 1915 at 10 a m. Administratrix Retta McCartney and attorney Herbert E Hitchcock.
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A. J. Rozum
Histe Rozum
Davison County
South Dakota
John Sehoenfelder
Than
Register of Deeds
Montvagers
Davison
Mitchell
Bavison
Ethan
John Scehoenfelder
J. E. Atkinson
Winifred M. Atkinson
J. G. McCartney
South Dakotas
Office of the Register of Deeds
C.S. Burr
Retta McCartney
J. G McCartney
Herbert E. Hitchcock
P. O
S. Dak
Mitchell Hosts State Farmers in Triple Session Corn Show Best Ever
South Dakota agricultural groups opened sessions in Mitchell with President Dawes praising top corn exhibits and alfalfa. Leaders discussed breeding stock sales, legislative needs, and dairy and poultry prospects as Elk Point and Yankton delegates join statewide events.
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Dawes
South Dakota
Simone
Commonwealth
Mutthy
Die Ricer
Mitchell
Iing
Court House
Jo M. Kon
Mitchel
Pukate
Siseueretion
J. N. Crow
A. N. Time
Brookings
Beckwith
J. E. Dawes
Walton
Judeee
Clinton, Ja
Matines
John P. Tompson
EM Point
Elk Point
Fran Elk Pott
Sorenson
Cory Stower
Jags
Carl Blanchard
Stanton Raybuck
Redfield
Spink County
WW. W. Hall
Wred
Elron
Onliue
Elion
Association
Erion
P. F. Wickhem
Alexandria
Pierre
Wickhem
Notice to Creditors in Kress Estate
Notice is given by the executors Anna Kress and T J Spangler of the estate of John D Kress deceased to all creditors and claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within six months after first publication at the office of Spangler Maney Mitchell Davison County dated January 28 1914.
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John V. Kress
John D. Kress
Anna Kress
T. J. Spangler
Spangler & Maney
Mitchell
Davison County
South Dakota
Four County Roads Ordered by County Board
The board of Commissioners approved four county highways this morning. They authorize the county auditor to advertise bids for improvements on the river road from Mitchell city limits to the James river, straighten several curves, and also sanction the Ethan, Baker township, and Scenic highways projects. The action includes approving bank depositories for county funds, sinking funds, and the bond of county auditor-elect J. M. Crampton.
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Board of Commissioners
Mitchell
First Avenue
Cassem
James River
Ethan
Hutchinson
Hanson
Baker Township
Union Township
Mt. Veynon
J. M. Crampton
Purport of Eugenic Marriage Bill Moves in Pierre
Pierre notices a bill by Aberdeen Social Science Club requiring pre marriage physical exams with a five dollar fee and barring marriage if either applicant fails. Representative Jacobs backs it. amendments to primary law would force candidates to debate on platforms in joint meetings. Governor residence maintenance charts compare costs across states, while Barnetts bill pushes county funds into interest bearing accounts.
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Thesdas
Pierre
Aberdeen Social Science Chub
Jacals
Brown County
R. O. Richards
Ehuailense
Gyrie
Alabar
Alaskea
Florida
Georgia
Mhiingis
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Missipi
Missouri
Montana
Nevada
Nebraska
New Mexico
New York
North Cria
North Carota
Yilrainia
South Carolina
Tenness
everRi Inia
Wiesbbrgton
Rivligy
Warednsts
Wyoming
South Dakota
North Dakota
Henater Bernet
Tie
Washingtonian and Elizabeth Palmer Collide Off Delaware
A collision between the steamship Washingtonian and the schooner Elizabeth Palmer near Cape Henlopen resulted in one death and the sinking Washingtonian. All but one crew member were saved after rescues by the Hamilton. In another incident, the yacht Idler sank off Diamond Shoals with Captain Robert Harding and fourteen crew believed lost. lifeboats and cutters could not reach the vessel. A separate fire in Davenport, Iowa, destroyed the Crescent Marconi cracker plant.
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New York City
Washingtonian
Elizabeth Palmer
Delaware
Cape Henlopen
Hamilton
Wireles
Robert Harding
Idler
Inn Se
Diamond Shoals
Warren
United States Revenue Cutter
Seminole
Havana
Night fire causes $250000 in plant damage
A night incident is estimated to have destroyed the plant completely resulting in an estimated loss of 250000 dollars. Authorities investigate the cause and scope of the fire and any potential insurance or industrial impact.
Mahood appeals at Mt Vernon gospel meeting
Rev W T Ferguson opened with prayer as Dr J W Mahood preached on the prison of sin and preached freedom through the gospel. Many pledged to share faith and do personal work as listeners crowded the church.
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W. T. Ferguson
Mt. Vernon
Lint Methodist Episcopal Church
W. S. Shepherd
J. W. Mahood
Christ
Great Loss in German Trade in 1814 Exports to U S Decline
Berlin reports German exports to the United States in 1814 near 16 million dollars, down 81,000 dollars from the previous year, a drop attributed entirely to the ongoing war.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
Nearly Caught Kaiser Wilhelm at Getincourt
An officer recounts the Poenth Thussars nearly capturing Kaiser Wilhelm in London England. The German retreat to Getincourt is described as the Kaiser arrived that night and the forces pursued. The account includes a fragment mentioning Christmas and a halted advance.
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London
England
Boiselle
Getincourt
Senate Debates Ship Purchase Amid Fierce Opposition
Washington leaders clash over a government ship purchase request as Senate sessions extend. Senator Gallinger voices strong opposition, while the majority presses to proceed, prompting a recess until 11 o clock with continued debate anticipated.
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Washington, D. C
Senator Gallinger
Gallinger
Mujari
Senate
Male
Asle
Pine Tar Honey Cough Remedy Endorsed by Families
A vintage testimonial touts Dr Sell’s Pine Tar Honey as a fast relief for coughs and throat irritation. The ad claims it penetrates throat linings to fight germs and supports natural healing, with a quote from Mr Williams of Hamilton Ohio praising its daily family use.
Prisoner figures disputed by Taeglische Rundschau on war losses
The Taeglische Rundschau claims exact prisoner counts differ from Allied reports listing 604200 German and Austrian Hungarian soldiers held, with breakdowns by nation and claims of additional losses and internments across Germany Austria Hungary and allied states.
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Berlin
Germany
Associated Press
Taeglische Rundschau
Austria Hungary
France
Russia
England
Japan
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Ee Mitchell Publishing Company
W. R. Ronald
Overkea
Sali
Spangler & Taney, Attorneys For Mortgagee
Mitchell, South Dakota
Farmers OF State
Do. W. Stanley
Dalton
Thhode Island
Plymouth Rocks
Kon
Walter Slade
Fulton
A. Mildebrand
Retanee
Tormey
Letcher
Z. T. Gerney
Spencer
Pred
DilexeaAhiseton
Dilles Wyk
Genlon
Canistota
Charles Odegard
Keke Preston
Winn
MSU
Atven
Free Chungsbach
Huy Wel
Hing Lisgs
Sheepe
H. Co Skinner
P. Anderso Baresford
W. G. Mitehel
P. . Murpi Cnymiltess
Grunbach
C. Sipple
Cresbard
Chea
Dunmire
Scotland
P. S. Penannula
G. E. Pettigrew
Puindrean
Tay Avier
A. N. Brehitt
Garey
C. Op. Bates
Letches
N. Walter
Viatas
Tae
Mogse
Aridsewators
Kelsey
Elora
Nical
Teoncer
Pi A
Ntiman
Stabil
A. NJ Haine
Jamesie
Commissioners ON Highways
S. B
Richard
Davenport
Crescent Marconi Ane Cracker Company
Canada
Diehl Drug CO
JW. Mahood
Evangelist Aroushn Ene Patttion
Kinsey
Gengarval von Manden
Cambrai
Blackwood
Yorks
Betinecourt
Ureing
von Verpitz
Wiebele
Kaiser Wilhelm
Trutonic Abl Iis
Austro-Hungary
Oliside
Tis
Austria-Hungary
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