Berwind Witness Details Cap Trafalgar Sinking
Berwind captain testified how Hamburg American Line ships aided Cap Trafalgar and Pontas with coal and food from New York to the Atlantic in August and September 1914. The Cap Trafalgar and Pontas fought Britons Carmania and another boat, sinking the Trafalgar after gun transfers and a prolonged chase near the Atlantic coast.
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New York City
Stainburg-American Line
Atlantic
Berwind
Iritz Edward Malkenberg
Falkenberg
Warl Ruenz
George Kotter
Adolph Hochseister
Joseph Poppinghaus
Hamburg-American Line
United Stat
New York
Buenos Aires
Poppinghaus
Walkenberg
Threenile
Sandy Hook
Cape Ronque
Gonama
Poetas
Hieanor Woermer
Trafalgar
Cap Trafalgar
Eleanor Woermer
Pontas
Eber
Malkenberg
Carmania
Asey
Palkenberg
Commercial Club Luncheons Planned for Three Months
The Commercial Club approved luncheons on the first and third Mondays for the next three months at the Widmann hotel starting December 6. A committee led by W. H. Fritz and including John Kirvink B. A. Meisenholder O B Wells A W Ransom Dr Ray Smith and J L Raber will organize the event with tickets for the first six Juneteens at two per month for December January and February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Widmann
W. H. Fritz
John Kirvink
B. A. Meisenholder
O .B. Wells
A. W. Ransom
Ray Smith
JL. W. Raber
Community meeting to discuss Mitchell development plans
A lunch meeting invites business leaders to secure tickets and support a successful undertaking. The event promises public discussions on Mitchell and nearby development with prominent out of town speakers invited to cover city improvement topics. Lunch is 12:30 to 1:30.
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Mitchell
Fugitive Walt Smith Absent From Utah Perjury Hearing
Walter Smith a 35 year old clothes cleaner owner vanished from a Salt Lake City court after a judge dismissed a perjury complaint arising from a divorce suit. Detective Seager searched courts and trains, but Smith remained missing as Thursday night. The case stemmed from Smith claiming Utah residency before filing for divorce while his wife Lilian B. Smith testified he did not arrive from Mitchell, Nebraska until April.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Walter Smith
Main Street
Court of Justice of the Peace
S. R. Martineau, Jr
Smith
M. 8
Waddoups
Lilian B. Smith
Wilson McCarty
Seager
Pew
Justice
Bond
McCarty
Lillian B. Smith
Salt Lake
Mitchell
3. B
Stomach Knife Held by Woman After Delirium
Chicago doctors at Westside hospital removed a table knife believed swallowed by Mrs. Elizabeth Hochsberger during a delirium eight months earlier. The corroded instrument, digested by stomach acids, was revealed by x ray and photos after initial disbelief. Dozens of doctors and medical students observed the operation.
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Chicago
Elizabeth Hochsberger
Westside Hospital
Army fliers wait for weather in Austin
Heavy clouds and a misty sky over Austin delay Captain Foulis and the U S aviation corps squadron en route from Fort Sill Oklahoma to San Antonio Texas. Weather reports will determine when the flight resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Foulis
United States Aviation Corps
Fort Sill
Okla
San Antonio
Tex
Bryan would have been hanged if alive 2000 years ago
The Houston Post quotes Mr. Bryan claiming he would have faced hanging in ancient times, arguing the assertion about his talkativeness is unfounded as there was little to speak about. The brief item reflects on public reaction to Bryan's remarks.
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Houston Post
Bryan
Balkans War News Show Slow German Advance and Key Cities
Reports from Petrograd and Paris describe uneven progress by Austro German forces and Bulgarians in the Balkans with fighting near Monastir and Pristina. Serbian towns Mitrovica and Pristina captured. Greek diplomacy and Allied manpower pledges surface as expectations rise of a major Balkan campaign from Odessa.
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London
England
Balkans
Monastir
Athens
Greece
Sentente
Berlin
Russia
Odessa
Romania
Petrograd
Styr
Vienna
Italy
Gorizia
Germany
Mitrovitsa
Pristina
Foreign Office
Paris
France
Harl Kitadhener
Havas
Saloniki
Katchanik
Albania
State of anarchy reported in Persia in dispatches
Washington received semi official dispatches claiming a state of anarchy exists in Persia with troops from various nations taking actions as they see fit. The reports describe widespread disorder and interference by foreign forces in Persian affairs.
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Persia
Washington
D. C
Noozie Weather Update For South Dakota
Increasing cloudiness with snow or rain tonight into Thursday. Colder, fresh shifting winds expected across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Government Powerlessness and Diplomatic Shifts Noted
The text notes the government unable to curb current actions as officials flee the area. It cites the State Department approving American NMCis Caldwell taking charge of German and Turkish diplomatic interests in Persia. It claims the minister acted on his own initiative as Persia remains neutral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Nmcis
Caldwell
Turkey
Persia
Cnvy
Italians and Austrians clash on Doberedo Plateau
Swiss reports describe hand to hand fighting at Goriza bridgehead near Zurich with bayonets knives and grenades. Italian charges followed by continuous artillery bombardment along the river bank as both sides press to capture the town. The ferocious struggle persists day and night with persistent bombardments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurich
Switzerland
Doberedo
Goriza
Sweden Exports Iron Ore Amid British Blockade
Swedish iron mine owners say the British submarine blockade will halt Germany’s iron ore imports from Sweden. Ore exports concentrate in Narvik and Lulea with sharp declines in total Baltic shipments as neutral ships are tied up. German vessels risk navigating near shore, a hazardous task in winter seas and neutral trade strains persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Sweden
Germany
Baltic
Narvik
Lulea
Yankton Game Will Be Stiff
Yankton college closes the football year with Dakota Wesleyan in the Thanksgiving battle at Mitchell. The game marks the valedictory of three Wesleyan stars Harry Woodward Ernest Smith and George Schnanbauer. Captain Kniffen may play for Yankton boosting their chances. The match draws many out of town visitors and kicks off at 3 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton College
Dakota Wesleyan
Mitchell
Wesleyan
Harry Woodward
Ernest Smith
George Schnanbauer
Woodward
Smith
Schnanbauer
South Dakota
Yankton
HW. JT. Jones
Athletic Board of Control
Kniffen
Father Must Support His Child case in South Dakota
In Canton a state circuit court decree orders Arnt Orstad to pay 250 dollars the first year and 150 dollars annually for the next ten years to support the child of a Lincoln county complainant. He must also cover all prosecution costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
S. D
Arnt Orstad
Lincoln County
Orstad
Japan ready to send army to Europe if needed
Paris report cites Baron Ishii saying Japan could dispatch a strong army to Europe if required. He notes only one third of mobilized Russian forces have been armed and that Japan will complete arming the remaining two thirds by month’s end.
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Paris
France
Japan
Europe
Petit Parisiane
Baron Ishii
G. Lechartier
Tokio
Russia
Jaron Ishii
County Board Compensation Rules Clarified in South Dakota
The attorney general's department holds county commissioners may not double compensate for road supervision in Sanborn County. County pay cannot exceed 300 dollars annually except four dollars per day up to an 3800 dollar county limit drawn from the general fund. Also, Ziebach County tax returns establish sheriff fees of one dollar per personal property tax collection return, with the county not bearing extra costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ziebach
State Legal Department
Black Hills convention to convene in Owanka
Fourth annual convention of the Black Hills Association of Sunday Schools and Young People’s societies opens in Owanka at the Baptist church. Prominent speakers from Jamestown Deadwood Lead Buffalo Gap Rapid City Hot Springs Sioux Falls announce addresses. Owanka residents provide entertainment between sessions.
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Owanka
Black Hills Association
Baptist Church
Elewhere
Barnhart
Jamestown
N. D
A. P. Waltz
Deadwood
Bruner
Lead
I. P. Johnson
Buffalo Gap
Mov
Walter Ingram
Rapid City
Lockwood
Holler
Hot Springs
J. W. Murphy
S. P. Shaw
Sioux Falls
Circus Queen Down and Out
Despondent Lead resident Mrs. A Solomon, once a top circus performer, exiled herself after an injury ended her career and led to avoidance of prosecution for intoxication as she faced the town. The setback ruined her standing and prospects in the circus world.
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Lead
S. D
A. Solomon
Port of missing man shadows a drifting 30 year old
A 30 year old woman, once aiming to excel in the dusty line of work, suffered a chest injury after a fall and retired. She later drifted into alcohol dependence, twice entering jail for intoxication and attempting suicide by hanging. In court she asked to go to Edgemont and was released to leave Lead.
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Missing Man
Edgemont
Freeman Oldewurtel Postmaster Dies in Freeman
Carl Oldewurtel, postmaster of Freeman, died at age 45 after a months long illness from consumption. Born in Germany, he settled in Hutchinson county and worked as a carpenter in Freeman, the Black Hills, and Sioux City. Funeral held at 1 PM in the Lutheran church with Rev. Schroeder officiating. his wife and three children survive as voters petitioned to keep the post office open for her support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman
S. D
Carl Oldewurtel
Mr. Oldewurtel
Germany
Hutchinson County
Black Hills
Sioux City
Mr. Schroeder
Contractor to Face Trial in Canada Extradition Granted
Chicago report says Thomas Kelly millionaire contractor accused of defrauding the Canadian government in the Winnipeg parliament buildings project was ordered extradited to Canada by Judge K M Landis in federal district court. Landis denied his habeas corpus petition and granted a ten day stay for appeal to the federal supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thomas Kelly
Winnipeg
Canada
K. M. Landis
Federal District Court
Mason
Landis
Kelley
Kelly
Federal Supreme Court
Kaiser’s Son to Marry Soon
Berlin reports Prince Marie Auguste of Anhalt engaged to Prince Joachim of Prussia, youngest son of Kaiser Wilhelm. The lineage traces to Murat and through Amalie Antoinette to Amhalt ties, outlining distant royal connections.
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Kaiser
Berlin
Germany
Marie Auguste
Anhalt
Joachin
Prussia
William
Naples
Joachim Murat
Peter Murat
Marie Antoinette
Karl Anton
Hohenzollern- Sigmaringen
Amalie Antoinette
Eduard
Sachsen-Altenburg
Antoinette
Leopold Fredrich of
Prince Eduard of Anhalt
Luise of
Saschsen-Altenburg
Marie
German Population Increase Society Aims to Boost Births
Berlin reports that the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Bevolkerungspolitik or German Society for Population Increase formed to halt 40 years of decline in births. The small group seeks wartime lessons to counteract retrogression seen in France, outlining concrete legislative and educational plans supported across parties, with medical and pedagogic circles backing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Bevoelkerungs Politik
German Society For
France
Brand Whitlock Returns to Ten Post Next Month
Brand Whitlock will return to the ten post next month, with a plan announced on March 28. The move signals ongoing developments in his assignment and future duties, aligning with recent organizational changes and anticipated timelines.
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Brand Whitlock
Whitlock in New York Watched by Toledo Delegation
Brand Whitlock American minister to Belgium and Mrs Whitlock were greeted by a Toledo delegation led by Mayor-elect Charles M Milroy after landing from the Ryndam Whitlock said he felt better after a taxing voyage and planned to spend Thanksgiving in New York before heading to Washington Toledo and Cleveland then Belgium on December 28 He avoided discussing war matters noting he came for rest and to visit his mother The voyage endured a severe storm that damaged signs a bridge and lifeboats.
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New York City
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Toledo
Cleveland
Whitlock
Ryndam
Rotterdam
Brutal father arrested in Grace Marshall case
Waston Maryland Frank Marshall father of Grace Marshall kept prisoner for eleven years is charged with assault with intent to murder. A warrant for Mrs Marshall followed but she was not arrested. Emma Davis of the Children's Aid Society obtained the warrants and helped secure Grace's liberty last week. Marshall, arraigned before Magistrate Thart, claims cruel treatment as Grace lies ill at her aunt’s home.
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Waston
Frank Marshall
Grace Marshall
Marshall
Easton
Emma Davi
Children’s Aid Society
Miss Marshall
Thart
Grace
Night Riders Pistol Battle Near Clarkton Missouri
In southwest Clarkton five night riders and two detectives were wounded as a day-long pursuit ended with captures. Clarks residents armed after the attack as a feud over wages and food prices rages in New Madrid County. Detectives camped on banker T. S. Heisserer’s land were attacked at midnight. Oscar Hull and Frank Dennis were among the wounded.
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Cape Girardeau
Olarkton
Clarkton
New Madrid
Miosouri
T. S. Heisserer
Oscar Hull
Frank Dennis
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Wass
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Attorney General
Hills
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Krench
Mitchel’ Vuplishing Company
Ber
Toledo Party
Maryland
Mitha
Night Riders
Missouri
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