Montenegro Peace Overtures Roil Balkans War News
Balkan war coverage centers on Montenegro peace overtures and Greek ultimatum actions. Reports from Sofia and Berlin discuss Entente aims, Albania defenses, and Montenegro collapse after Serbia defeat, with Allied landings near Athens and Italian sea activity as background context.
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London
Hug
Balkans
Albania
Italy
Montenegro
Serbia
Entente
Athens
Piraeus
Bay of Phaleron
Ancona
Rome
Brindisi
Adriatic
Berlin
Germany
Oerseas
Nicholas
Russia
Peter
Danilo Alexander
Greece
Kaiser visits Vilna as war news spread across fronts
The article notes French and British troops land west of Athens while Austrians and Russians clash, Montenegrin resistance crumbles, and in Vilna the Kaiser rides to review troops after a somber service, eliciting a quiet, perplexed crowd of locals.
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Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Athens
Boy Scout Founder Baden-Powell Reportedly Executed
A Pittsburgh paper fronted a sensational tale claiming Maj.-Gen. Baden-Powell was executed by the British as a German spy. The source, R. V. Masterbury, offers only his brother as witness and provides no corroboration from other outlets. Local authorities have not confirmed the report.
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Pittsburgh
Baden- Powell
Mafeking
R. V. Masterbury
Baden-Powell
Masterbury
Wailer Visits Russ Church Where Napoleon Worshiped
The German Kaiser visited Vilna in mid December, entering a Protestant church and being greeted by troops lining the streets while civilians watched. The scene echoed Napoleon’s earlier triumph in the town as a pageant of imperial display unfolded.
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Wailer
Napoleon
Vilna
Russia
Wesleyan Preps Take Second in Triangular Debate
Dakota Wesleyan academy finished second in the Yankton Wesleyan Huron triangular debate on immigration and literacy tests. Wesleyan beat Huron at Mitchell 2 1 but lost to Yankton at Yankton by unanimous decision. Yankton won the triangle.
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Dakota Weseyan Academy
Yankton-Wesleyan-Iuron
Wesleyan Academy
Huron
Mitchell
Yankton
Huron Academy
Wilds
Guy Brown
Loren Spear
Harold Bartlett
Wesleyan
Dakota Wesleyan
High Diver Is A Money Maker
Milbank South Dakota James Quigley is jailed in Grant county awaiting a federal transfer to Pennsylvania on counterfeiting charges. He admits guilt and says two accomplices have already been convicted and sentenced to two years each in federal prison.
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Milbank
S. D
James Quigley
Grant County
Pennsylvania
Quigleye
Len Beek
Quigley Sent to Sioux Falls After Hearing
The man known as Quigley, possibly Tilden, described himself as a pugilist high diver circus follower and hobo. After a hearing he was sent to Sioux Falls to await an east officer.
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Quigley
Tilden
Sioux Falls
Easter Dates Reach Late Year With April 25 Sunday
Easter falls on April 25 this year the latest possible date under Nicene rules. Ash Wednesday is March 8 and Easter follows the first Sunday on or after the first full moon after the vernal equinox. The note explains the earliest possible date March 21 and the 28 year leap cycle altered by century rules, causing a 40 year lapse around 1900.
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Council of
Nice
COUNTY LINE IS CAUSE OF GRIEF
Residents along the boundary between Pennington and Custer counties seek a solution to taxation woes caused by a non section line dividing forty acre tracts. Parts of the tracts fall in both counties, forcing owners to pay taxes to two jurisdictions. Officials hold meetings to fix a line on a section line so each tract belongs to a single county.
Dr. Hobson's Wezema Ointment Heals Baby Skin Ailments
Pimples eruptions and eczema respond quickly to Dr Hobson's Wezema Ointment. The advertisement claims the ointment will remove all traces of the ailment, restore skin to natural softness, and prevent embarrassment from facial disfigurement.
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Dr. Hobson
Cuban Hero Johnny OBrien Dying in New York Hotel
Captain Johnny Obrien known as Dynamite Johnny, famed for filibustering expeditions and as first admiral of the Cuban navy, lies near death at the Hotel McAlpin after years of health decline and recent paralysis. He led Cuban arms shipments and commanded troops in Cuba Haiti Santo Domingo and Central America.
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New York City
Johnny O*srien
Central America
Johnny
MecAlp'n
Newark
Pgo
O'Brien
Havana Harbor
United States
McAlpin
Cuba
Captain O'Brien
Haiti
Santo Domingo
Ironing Board Saves 25 Lives on Firelit Roof
A New York City woman used an ironing board to bridge from a burning building to a safe roof, saving 25 women and children trapped on the eighth avenue scene. Police later sought her name as flames and smoke engulfed the structure.
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New York City
Eighth Avenue
One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Street
Nolicemen
Biltmore
West One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Street
Mrs John McManaman Dies of Heart Failure
Mrs John McManaman, 63, of 223 West Ninth Street, died Sunday at about 5 am from heart failure after rising to fix the fire. She had prior heart trouble, with last attack two weeks ago. Funeral plans await all eight children’s arrival. children live in Milwaukee, Sturgis, Denver, Mitchell. She was born in Ireland and settled in Iowa, later moving to Mitchell, and was a devout Catholic member of the Sacred Heart league.
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John McManaman
Ninth Street
MecManaman
Milwaukee
Christine McManaman
Sturgis
S. D
Patrick
Margaret McManaham
Denver
James
Helen
Tom
Mitchell
South County
Ireland
Iowa
Tennis Champ Now a Golfer McLaughlin Sparks Golf Hype
San Francisco reports Maurice McLaughlin, famed national amateur tennis champion, is shifting to golf with rapid progress. Experts say the California star, red headed and accurate, could join top golf ranks, as Johnston also explores the links but trails McLaughlin in potential.
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San Francisco
Calif
Maurice Evan MecLaughlin
California
McLoughlin
McLaughlin
William M. Johnston
Johnston
McLoughins
Swine Shade Higher Today At Chicago and Sioux City
Chicago market reports show hogs steady to higher with top at 7.70 and prices mainly 7.25 to 7.50. cattle and sheep receipts and prices listed alongside Sioux City figures. Hog and cattle runs, price ranges, and local market commentary are included for Wednesday.
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Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Texas
Sioux City
Minneapolis and Milwaukee Grain Markets Report
The Minneapolis cash close lists WHEAT and related prices for No 1 hard No 1 northern and other grades with May and July futures noted. Also shown are oats barley rye and flax values with arrival prices and bid ranges from Minneapolis and Milwaukee markets for Wednesday.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Northern
Montana
Milwaukee
Wis
Dakota
Creamery Prices Steady Across Markets
In New York City butter firm receipts reach 6,420 with creamery extras at 92 and 34¢ firsts at 28 32¢, seconds 25 1-2 to 27 1-2. Chicago butter steady with receipts 6,454 tubs, extras 80 1-2, firsts 25 27 1-2, seconds 23 24 1-2.
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New York City
Chicago
War Upon Pain Targeting Home Emergencies
Public health notice urges keeping small bottles of pain relief for emergencies. Highlights readiness and routine home care across households.
Doctor Catches Fire in Buggy Near Winner
Dr Miller and George Steele of Winner escaped serious harm after a buggy fire started by combining formaldehyde and potassium permanganate. A cork failure allowed liquid to saturate the oxidizer, flames enveloped their clothing, and frightened horses bolted before they battled the blaze and saved the buggy. The incident caused substantial material loss due to costly chemicals.
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Winner
S. D
Dr. Miller
George Steele
Steele
Beresford Resident Appeals Sheriff Mileage Charge
A Beresford resident questions a sheriff’s collection of mileage fees for poll tax seizures. The case cites a 20 cent per mile charge to Elk Point, totaling twelve dollars for a single poll tax, and argues the sheriff cannot levy multiple mileage fees beyond round trips. The state law department held the sheriff was entitled only to travel to and from Elk Point, not multiple mileages for one collection.
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Pierra
S. D
Beresford
Shierff
Union County
State Law Department
Lk Point
Homesteaders File on Claims Near Timber Lake South Dakota
Timber Lake South Dakota reports that over 100 homesteaders filed on land and built homes north of the Moreau river in Dewey county since last May when the area opened. A spring and summer immigration is expected. Existing settlers are prospering with dairy cattle and alfalfa alongside general farming.
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Timber Lake
S. C
Moreau River
Dewey County
South Dakota
Notice of Bids for Gas Tractor and Grader
County Commissioners invite sealed bids by 2 pm on February 17 1916 for a gas or oil tractor 30 to 50 HP and a 12 foot blade grader. Bids to County Auditor Mitchell South Dakota marked Bid for Road Machinery with 2 percent certified check. Board may reject any bid. Dated Mitchell January 17 1916. J M Crampton County Auditor.
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Mitchell
S. D
J. M. Crampton
Henry Ford Financed European Trips for Many
Detroit Free Press notes Henry Ford arranged and financed trips to Europe for numerous people, suggesting broad access to travel assistance and opportunities. The article hints at generous programs and widespread participation among Ford’s circle.
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Detroit Free Press
Henry Ford
Europe
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Great Britain
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Balkans News Center
Franz von Papen
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Alfred Mond
War Office
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Atlantic City
America
Henry W. Stough
Tabernacle
Riddle
Advaca
Bastern
Little Kingdom
Vienna
Cettinje
Niksie
Recka
Asentaro
Rerane
Gradina
Champagne
Kaiser
William
Ratser
Schlossburg
Pever
Wesleyan Preps
Pipty
Pennington
Custer Counties
Dynamite Johnny
New York
Maurice McLaughlin
Gcalifornia Comet
Sloan
Mervin H. Leister
Berkeley
Cal
Panama Exposition
Barlbey
Choice
Rye
Arrive
FLAX
Arive
Northwestern
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