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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1915
Page
4
The pound sinks to about 4.90 dollars amid a sustained decline in sterling. Foreign trade is at risk as American exports and factory operations could be affected by the currency drop, with potential widespread layoffs and reduced orders. The market tad analysts say the decline mirrors a larger crisis in the foreign exchange scene.
A rough note describes a fundraising effort aiming to raise 100000 dollars to assist Kaiser. The fragmented text mentions city assistance and multiple locations, indicating broad support and related events across several cities.
Dawguinit, the weatherman's pup, appears in a brief South variety column. The forecast hints at little temperature change and mentions a Thursday with minimal shifts in the weather pattern.
Berlin reports a sweeping eastern campaign review by the Overseas Agency estimating that since May large Russian losses include at least 400,000 killed or wounded and 1,100,000 captured. The review traces Russian forces in Poland and Russia, noting Austrian German offensives, battlefield retreats, and efforts to reinforce front lines as the Dardanelles and Balkan issues arise in Allied discussions.
The article reports German and Austro-German forces on the Russian front under Field Marshal von Hindenburg and General von Buelow breaking some lines near Friedrichstadt and along the Stripa river. Russian rear guards counterattack at points east of Bialystok while German wings press near Riga, with cautious notes on supply and terrain delaying further advances.
The California will be the world’s first electric driven dreadnought. Larger than any foreign battleship, it costs about 7.8 million dollars with propulsion by electric motors. Sprinting at 21 knots, it mounts twelve 14 inch guns and four torpedo tubes, with a novel turbine house and yacht like bow.
Washington officials said reports from Ambassador Page indicate the German submarine that sank the Arabic may have been destroyed near the disaster site. Survivors of the Dunskey and the Hacked reported seeing a submarine without distinguishing marks, while Secretary Lansing briefed President Wilson on the matter.
Sheriff Thom of Miner County arrested 16 year old Robert Angel for robbing Mack & Jackson in Carthage about a month ago. A confession tied him to a band of youths. Albert Smith, reportedly in North Dakota, is implicated. Smith fled before capture.
The article notes authorities are on their trail and plan to capture them. Angel and Smith shared a room. after Angel’s arrest a room search recovered stolen goods from Mack & Jackson and other places. It suggests Young Angel, due to youth, may be sent to a state reform school in Plankinton rather than Sioux Falls penitentiary.
State v expells Beadle County auditor on appeal from Circuit Court. The case tests initiative and referendum rights and whether Richards primary law governs party nominations in South Dakota. Historic saga from 1884 to 1916 outlines petitions, legislative refusals, repeals, and re-enactments affecting the Richards law and the Coffey substitute amid public political strife. A police pistol incident ends with a shot breaking rails and lodging in a stock, injuring none of four present including a sergeant and a reporter.
In Green River canyon Culberson County Texas General Pascual Orozco a key Madero era commander was killed late Tuesday afternoon by a posse of American civilians customs officials and U S cavalry according to a government report. Orozco and four companions died after a pursuit from Sierra Bianza into the high mountains following a raid on the Love ranch. The body identified by a government official in El Paso and the event linked to the Colorados band led by Edurado Salinas remains the focus of the deadly pursuit and skirmish.
Washington reports Germany's air action and renewed U S pressure on the Mexican issue. A new American conference meeting is likely to be hastened as Carranza's delays in replying to the note are viewed as favorable to peace efforts.
In Honolulu an identified body with naval emblem was recovered from the wrecked submarine in the harbor, among scattered remains. The long, costly clearance continued as officials announced no firm cause of the disaster, while a new board examines possible poison or gas factors in the deaths of the crew.
Berlin signals ease in warship policy as Count Von Bernstorff confirms to Secretary Lansing that passenger ships will not be attacked without warning. White House reaction shows cautious relief while talks aim toward an amicable settlement of the submarine controversy.
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