Czar Takes Full Command as Grand Duke Relocated
In Petrograd Emperor Nicholas I assumes supreme command of all Russian sea and land forces. Grand Duke Nicholas transferred to the Caucasus as viceroy and southern front commander, while the emperor speaks of victory and sacred duty.
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Petrograd
Russia
Nicholas
Caucasus
Iran
Reuter
Grand Duke
William
Helmuth von Moltke
Black Sea
Caucausus
Berlin
Germany
Bieloviezh Forest
Wolkowsk
England
Amsterdam
Holland
Pordrech
Einglish
London
Paris
France
Belgium
Woevre
Dawguinit the Weatherman’s Pup
In Mitchell South Dakota a weather report note describes a pup named Dawguinit associated with the weather desk. The text indicates generally fair conditions and cooler nights with no major changes expected through the period.
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South Dakota
Mitchell Non Tonight
Japan Might Send Army Division to Aid Russia
New York reports claim Japan has dispatched a first army division of 500 000 to 750 000 troops to Russia. Veterans of the Tsing Yang campaign voyage by Vladivostok toward Petrograd to bolster Russian defenses with artillery and ammunition amid the German advance.
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Russia
New York City
Japan
Vladivostok
Petrograd
Tsing Yan
Far East
China
Nippon
Golden Wedding of Amos and wife at Springs
Wessington Springs South Dakota the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Amos Gotwals was celebrated Friday September 3 at their son Amos Gotwals Jr home They married in 1865 at Wyalusing Wisconsin and moved to Jerauld county in 1883 He 83 she 69 they have five children seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren The couple received 75 in gold from children and friends.
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Wessington Springs
S. C
Amos Gotwals
Gotwals
Wyalusing
Wis
Jerauld County
Andersonville
Libby
Frank Linnil
G. M. Young
Amos, Jr
Charles
Elizabeth
Gotwall
War Declared In South Dakota Saloons Fight
A mass meeting launches a statewide prohibition campaign in South Dakota with leaders pledging a relentless war against liquor. Speakers call for organization, funds, and a dry ballot to seal the fate of saloons statewide.
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South Dakota
Her
Aldehir
Warkbare
M. Moriarity
Redfield
Coe I. Crawford
Iluron
United States
Crawford
Dan Morgan Smith
Major Smith
Nationa
Model License League
J. T. Medin
Sioux Falls
U. S
Thos. Sterling
King Alcohol Dethroned in Europe Says Anti-Saloon Leader
Dr. Hoagland speaking as president of the state Anti-Saloon league declared Europe has dethroned alcohol. He cited Browning and urged urgency as social order shifts rapidly, noting the need for action.
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Europe
Dr. Hoagland
State Anti-Saloon League
Army seizes civil control near Rio Grande border
Brownsville Texas report says the United States army issued an order placing army officers in command of civilian factions along the river bank to prevent cross border shooting as border tensions rise toward martial law conditions on the Mexican border.
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United States Army
Brownsville
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
State Game Laws Are Obeyed Better
State Game Warden H. S. Hedrick reports fewer violations of South Dakota game laws this year, with a marked decrease over prior years. He credits writers for rallying protest and aiding deputies in enforcing the laws.
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Deadwood
S. D
H. S. Hedrick
South Dakota
One American Lost Aboard Hesperian Sinking
A American seaman Wolff from Newark New Jersey is confirmed lost aboard the Hesperian after an explosion. Secretary Lansing cables Ambassador Gerard in Berlin requesting any available information on the sinking. Berlin doubts a German submarine caused the loss.
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Queenstown
Ireland
Wolff
Wolff Shiucu
Newark
New Jersey
Duluth
Washington D. C
Lansing
Gerard
Berlin
Germany
Addionar Jssuide
Karochelle
Rrance
Garony
Liverpool
Sterling drops as Britain ships vast gold to New York
New York reports Britain sent three large gold shipments totaling about 19.5 million dollars and accompanying securities worth roughly 80 million. The combined transfers aim to fund war needs while exchange rates slip as the Anglo French commission nears arrival.
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New York City
Sub-Treasury
England
New York
Great Britain
Portland
Maine
J. P. Morgan & Company, Consignees
Halifax
France
Wilson Urges Lansing Secretary Against Precedent
The report notes President Wilson calls on Secretary Lansing in a challenge to established precedent during a crosscutting policy discussion. The action underscores tensions between executive and cabinet roles in a high stakes political moment.
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Wilson
Lansing
President Wilson Delivers Papers In Surprise White House Call
President Wilson walked unannounced into Secretary Lansing's office to deliver routine papers. He stated no new developments regarding Ambassador Dumba and returned to the White House amid curious onlookers and reporters.
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Wilson
State Department
Lansing
Duma
White House
McKinley
Hay
War
Dumba
Republican National Committee Secretary Visits Aberdeen
James B Reynolds secretary of the Republican national committee stopped in Aberdeen before heading to the Pacific coast. He met with Congressman Royal C Johnson former Congressman G C H Burke state chairman J L Lockhart and other state Republicans. Reynolds voiced confidence in 1916 campaign prospects.
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Aberdeen
S. C
James B. Reynolds
Washington
D. C
Republican National Committee
Pacific Coast
Royal C. Johnson
GC. H. Burke
J.L. Lockhart
Reynolds
Dumba Explains Letters on War Shipments to Britain
Washington, D. C. Austrian ambassador Dumba met with Secretary Lansing to explain letters he sent to Vienna about war supplies for Great Britain and allies. No comment from either official. A London cable of the intercepted Dumba letter prompted a White House and State Department conference, with responsibility seeming to rest with President Wilson.
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Washington
D. C
Constantine Dumba
Sechary Lansing
Vienna Foreign Office
Great Britain
Lansing
Wilson
Dumba
State Department
Page
London
Department
Uncertain Fragment on British Finance and Collateral
A fragment discusses a loan by prime American collateral and Britain's possible financial stance. The text hints at reversed intentions by financiers, suggesting ambiguity about who controls loan terms and how respect or credit is managed amid international finance.
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Great Britain
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Dawguinit
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Lr. J.S. Longland
Mitchell
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F. H. Brockmieller
I. O. Excell
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Lauritz Miller
Davison County
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Italy
Baylon
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