Southern tax, tidewater plan blocks Illinois river funds
Illinois lawmakers blasted Congress over river and harbor spending, noting Illinois paid $5.228 million in federal taxes while southern states paid far less. They faulted a Cork barrel measure that cut Mussels Shoals Alabama funds and accused southern members of sectionalism. The debate highlighted perceived NorthSouth disparities as Illinois counties fret over appropriations.
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Congress
Shoals
Alabama
Madden
Illinois
Florida
Miraisippi
Lousiana
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
North Carolina
South South Carolina
Ilinois
Missisippi
Congress Fights Over Ship Purchase Bill In Party Caucus
The session's major issue is the ship purchase bill with Republicans attacking to stall it. Senator Root criticizes Democrats for caucus tactics while President Wilson pushes the plan as a wartime aid. The debate centers on whether government should engage in private industry to aid foreign commerce and the risk of a party driven process overriding majority rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Root
Senate
Wilson
United States
Cummins
Notion of rea estate and government line of trade ships
An editorial-note discussion questions the need for a government owned line of trade ships as exports surge to a record eight million dollars in shipments from a port district. The piece suggests postponing the venture if no urgent need exists and urges prudent use of public funds. A foreclosure notice follows for A J Rozum and wife on a 1918 mortgage, with sale set for February 1915 in Mitchell South Dakota.
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New York
A. J. Rozum
Histe Rozum
Davison County
South Dakota
John Sehoenfelder
Than
Register of Deeds
Montvagers
Davison
Mitchell
Bavison
Ethan
John Scehoenfelder
Foreclosure Notice on 1911 Mitchell Mortgage
Foreclosure of real estate mortgage in Davison County South Dakota due to default. J. E. Atkinson and Winifred M Atkinson mortgaged property in Black Eight addition Mitchell to J G McCartney. Sale set January 30 1915 at 10 am at courthouse Mitchell. Retta McCartney administratrix, Herbert E Hitchcock attorney.
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South Dakota
J. E. Atkinson
Winifred M. Atkinson
J. G. McCartney
Mitchell
South Dakotas
Office of the Register of Deeds
Davison County
C.S. Burr
Retta McCartney
J. G McCartney
Herbert E. Hitchcock
P. O
S. Dak
Mitchell greets farmers of state in triple session
South Dakota farm show opens with Dawes praising corn and alfalfa at Mitchell held events. Dawes notes best ever corn exhibits, emphasizes pure bred stock, and outlines committees for stock sales while urging legistration support and prudent breeding practices.
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Mitchell
Farmers OF State
Dawes
South Dakota
Simone
Commonwealth
Mutthy
Die Ricer
Iing
Court House
Jo M. Kon
Mitchel
Pukate
Siseueretion
J. N. Crow
A. N. Time
Brookings
Beckwith
J. E. Dawes
Walton
Judeee
Clinton, Ja
Fran Elk Pott
Sorenson
Elk Point
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 of John V. Kress Deceased
Notice is given by executors Anna Kress and T J Spangler to creditors and all persons with claims against the estate of John D. Kress deceased. Six months from first publication to present claims with vouchers. Executrix and Executor address 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 and authorized the county auditor to advertise bids. Key projects include the river road from city limits on First Avenue to the James River via the Cassem bridge, straightening curves. the Ethan highway extending three miles south to the Hutchinson county line and one mile east to Hanson county. the Baker township road from Mt. Vernon. and a Scenic highway from the west city limits of Mitchell to the county line, 14 miles long with minor improvements. The hand of depositories for county funds and sinking funds was approved, along with 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
Eugenic Marriage Bill Heads Aberdeen Social Science Club
A proposed bill in Pierre requires physical exams for marriage applicants with a five dollar fee and bars marriage if either party fails. Representative Jacals of Brown County sponsors. The report also notes amendments to the primary law, debates among candidates, and Governor Gyrie's chart on gubernatorial residences nationwide with maintenance details.
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Thesdas
Pierre
Aberdeen Social Science Chub
Jacals
Brown County
R. O. Richards
Ehuailense
Ship accidents near New York and Delaware coast
New York City reports one fatality after the Washingtonian freighter and the Elizabeth Palmer schooner collided off Cape Henlopen. Both vessels’ crews were rescued by the Hamilton with only one Washingtonian crew member lost. The Idler yacht sank off the Diamond Shoals with Captain Robert Harding and fourteen aboard presumed dead after a gale. The Seminole cutter reached the wreck too late. The Crescent Marconian cracker company plant in Davenport, Iowa, was destroyed by a fire with a quarter million in losses reported.
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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
Nightly blaze causes 250000 dollar plant loss
A night fire is estimated to have destroyed a plant, causing about $250,000 in losses. Investigators assess the extent of damage and the source of the blaze as crews secure the scene. Authorities warn of possible further inspections and safety reviews.
Mahood Appeals in Sermon at Mt Vernon Church
Rev W T Ferguson led the gospel meeting at lint Methodist Episcopal church as Dr J W Mahood preached on the theme It was in prison and ye came unto me He urged freeing prisoners with the gospel not flowers or words Inmates of prisons were described as strong drink gambling worldliness and weariness The crowd surged forward for personal salvation and many pledged to evangelize others The article also recounts a separate wartime escape narrative involving Major Blackwood and Kaiser's pursuit but follows with unrelated details and unclear coherence.
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Pierre
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
Mitchell
Viatas
Tae
Mogse
Aridsewators
Kelsey
Elora
Nical
Teoncer
Pi A
Ntiman
Stabil
South Dakota
A. NJ Haine
Jamesie
W. T. Ferguson
Mt. Vernon
Lint Methodist Episcopal Church
W. S. Shepherd
J. W. Mahood
Christ
Great Loss in German Trade
Berlin reports exports from Germany to the United States in 1814 totaled about 16 million dollars, down eight million six thousand from the prior year, with the decline entirely tied to wartime conditions per American consul statistics.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
Poenth Thussars Nearly Caught Kaiser Wilhelm
An officer recounts a near capture of Kaiser Wilhelm by Poenth Thussars in London England. The German retreat ended with the Kaiser arriving at Getincourt that night after occupying a Bois selle area where Christmas Hill was noted before the retreat.
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London
England
Boiselle
Getincourt
Senate Deliberations Over Ship Purchase Continue
Washington leaders clash over government ship purchase with Senator Gallinger opposing the bid. A late night session was planned but abandoned as courtesy to the minority leader who spoke for hours. The Senate recessed until 11 o clock.
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Washington, D. C
Senator Gallinger
Gallinger
Mujari
Senate
Male
Asle
Pine-Tar-Honey Cough Remedy Endorsed by Family
A vintage advertisement touts Dr. Sell’s Pine Tar Honey for coughs and throat irritation. It claims quick relief and natural healing, with a testimonial from Mr. & Williams of Hamilton, Ohio, noting it helps the whole family and suggests asking a pharmacist.
Prisoner War Totals Questioned by German Paper
Berlin’s Taeglische Rundschau prints what it calls exact prisoner counts amid disputes with English reports. It lists German and Austrian-Hungarian losses and assigns prisoner totals by nation, including France, Russia, England, Japan, and others, with a disputed overall tally and a constructed table of losses.
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Berlin
Germany
Associated Press
Taeglische Rundschau
Austria Hungary
France
Russia
England
Japan
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EM Point
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Henater Bernet
Tie
Davenport
Crescent Marconi Ane Cracker Company
Canada
Diehl Drug CO
JW. Mahood
Evangelist Aroushn Ene Patttion
Kinsey
Gengarval von Manden
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Blackwood
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Ureing
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Wiebele
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Tis
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