coronation of Yoshihito marks new Japan era
The first public coronation in Japanese history saw Emperor Yoshihito crowned as heir to the imperial throne amid elaborate Shinto rites. Foreign diplomats attended, including U S Ambassador Guthrie, as officials and princes dressed in ancient court robes. The ceremony fused ancient reverence with a modern moment of openness to the world.
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Kyoto
Japan
Mikado
Yoshihito
Mutamito
Nippon
Old
Vor Hihito
Wa Ae Cecile Ty Hs
Guthrie
United States
George W. Guthrie
Post Wheeler
Whidely
James Auitvons
Ira
Freer Si Hora
Horne
Rts
Pfeiiis
Anc
House of Representatives
Amassander Guthrie
Trons
Captain Horne
American Army
Prisy Sea
Eliet
Sisonor
Asaka
Higashiciuni
Kita
Shiro Sawa
Takeda
Kani
Sanjo
HigashicPushimi
Fushi
Nashimoto
Vo Tonk
Wien
Hlemelves
Allence
Ann Hota
Santeriae
Tome
Punchure
Torito
Igesa Atrncen
Geveran
Encenois
Rae
Lee
Luca
Jana
al Seneralissimo
Palace Gardens
Japanese Ruler Crowned Today in Kioto
Japanese ruler crowned today amid guarded crowds in Kioto. Officials report ceremonial duties proceed as the new monarch ascends the throne.
Mother's Death Brings Disgrace War Tragedy In London Gazette
London report details Lieut. Col. R. Ryan of the Sixth Canadian Mounted Rifles being dismissed by court martial after a personal tragedy. He had endured nine months in trenches, was wounded three times, met his mother in England, planned her royal welcome, but she died aboard a steamer to Liverpool. He was later demoralized, ignored orders, and faced dismissal.
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London
England
London Gazette
R. Ryan
Canadian Mouned Rifles
Ryan
United States
Canada
Hidy
New York
Leutenant
France
Engand
Savoy
Liverpool
Col Ryan
Divorces Decrease in Germany Now
Berlin reports a new statistical year book showing a decline in Germanys divorce rate after a decade of growth. Prussia records 23.7 per 100000 in 1915, Bavaria 16.4, and Hamburg tops at 93.4, with city rates markedly higher than rural areas.
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Berlin
Germany
Associated Press
Prussia
German Empire
Bavaria
Hamburg
Local and Personal Notes From Mitchell Area
Local items report rewards offered for information leading to arrests, travel notices, paving work progress, and railroad speculation. Mentioned are visits to Alcester and Ord, creosote work on East Railroad street, delays on West Fourth Avenue, and a possible Mitchell Platte line. Also recorded are obituaries, church events, Shrine sessions, and various social notices from Mitchell and nearby towns.
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East Railroad Street
Beii Ag
West Fourth Avenue
Plankinton Herald
Mitchell
Platte
Stickney
Rim
Ora
Brule County
Kimball Graphic
John ‘Thomas
Shellsburg
Wis
William Date
Thomas
Mneral
Inter State contest links with South Dakota conference admission
The Interstate contest gains context as South Dakota joins a twelve state northwest conference. Speakers include Dr CH Patton and Jn B W. Sweet while Rev F W Loose departs for Mherfelt Ind. A farewell at the church basement follows a brief meeting to honor him. Rev Gus Stetfen of Sisseton is called to fill the vacancy at the German Lutheran church after Loose resigns.
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South Dakota
Northwest
Man’ Missionary
CH Patton
Ceerta
American Board of Commigioners For Foreign, Mission
Jn B
W. Sweet
Caliy Fantiat Church of
Minneapolis
Sua Aga
Atri Seong Sutherland
Gus Stetfen
Sisseton
Loose
Sioux City Divorce Granted After Knife Attack
Eliza Loveland was granted a divorce from Frank Loveland after a fall assault in Mitchell. Judge W G Sears approved the decree noting a prior marriage in July 1912. Loveland reportedly faced a prison term for the attack and was paroled.
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Sioux City
Budapest Still a Gayety Center
Budapest remains vibrant after the war with busy dance halls cafes and theatres. Night promenades along the Corso show well dressed crowds and many venues start late evening performances. A visitor notes few signs of war and reports lively commerce and absence of mourning.
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Budapest
Hungary
Corso
Alti
Budasect
Language and daily life in wartime Budapest and Hungary
The piece notes daily eating limits tied to purchasing power, higher restaurant prices, and a hotel luncheon price of three and a half crowns. It describes French and English as common languages among educated and tower classes, English usage by emigrants and campaign speakers, and limited internments of colony members. An English dentist reports no change in relations with Hungarians due to the war.
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Enna
Budapest
Europe
Polyglot
Hungary
America
Count Apponyi
Associated Press
Cuba Makes American Money Only Currency in Island
Cuban president enhances monetary unity by ending varied foreign coin circulation. Spanish coins and other moneychangers decline as American currency becomes sole official tender, reducing shop confusion for locals and visitors. Some Spanish merchants resist, fearing loss of livelihood.
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Havana
Cuba
Associated Press
Monreal
Spain
United States
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Kioto
Tiverside Pari
Mise May Smith
Alcester
S. D
Ord, Neb
Gage P. Wright
Charies Boreson
Sioux Falls
J. Putman Stevens
Portland
Maine
Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Lutcher
John Burke
Allen
Rapid City
T. J. Spangler
John Tuckey
Cass City
Mich
Tuckey
Alfred Randall
Congregational Ladies Aid Safety
Butler
Schwab
Hull
Fredericks
Swedney Lutheran
Nels Goodbia
Sweden
Nels Goodbin
B. J. Sant
Mitchiell
Ft. Dodge
Roselle Dillon
Levi Pierce
L. N. Tillotson
Des Moles
Tillotson
Fidelity and Casualty Insurance Company
B. Wilt
I. D. Butterfeid
A.B. McKeet
Sioux, Falls
BL Riad Temple
Butterfield CO
Hi. D
Zorer
A, Hitchcock
Rice
Comm & Savings Bank
Mmarert M. Hitchosur
Commercial and Savings’ Bank
Bouth Dakom
H.W. Hyder
Atkinson
Osteopath Office Commercial Bank
Bobb & Bobb
First National Bank
South Dakla
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A.B
Hager Mitchel Trust Bldg
8Rd and
Main
Mortle
Broadbent Bros
Jeben's
Broadbent
Ofice
Commercial & Saving
Bank
Mitchel
Morticane
Noble & Bon
Fourth Ave. West
Ieee Secon
BARDS
Mark Payne
Dakota Wesleyan
O'Dea
Wisconsin
Haxall
Princeton
Jottre
Iain
Pittsburgh Disputch
Britain
Iorton Journal
Stur
Chicago Herald
Greateri
Kansas City Star
Joffre
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