World News in Brief from Across the Globe
A Washington report cites growth in the U.S. banking resources totaling six and a half billion dollars since the federal reserve act. Germany is asked for information on the Marina and Rowanmore sinkings. Eliseo Arredondo repudia tes statements against U.S. aid to Villa. The Godafoss arrives from Iceland with skins and herring. 13 missing from Marina, 52 survivors landed. Deutschland may start a submarine mail service to the U.S. The U-53, under Hans Rose, sank five ships after leaving Newport. Over 10,000 workers, mostly Black, leave Florida for northern states for new jobs. Bernstein denounces war prolongation in Reichstag. U-53 returns to port. Mexican-American talks in Atlantic City yield frontier policing and Mexican internal affairs demands. Horse shipments held up by Grand Island quarantine. Carranza currency values fluctuate widely. Secretary Lansing says reports on Marina and Rowanmore are serious but incomplete. Rich gold discoveries near Krasnoyarsk may lure foreign capital for exploitation. Dr. G R Servin, naturalized American, arrested in Tucson on arms export conspiracy charges.
Storm Damage and War Reports Across Regions
The foreign storm damage in St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, is pegged near one million dollars. Reports say heavy fighting and Macedonian front progress continue near Monastir, while rains aid Argentine crops. Feng Kwo Chang elected vice president of the Chinese republic by parliament. The Mexican Liang Est party denounces Carranza’s candidacy as illegal from El Paso. Carranza troops near Juarez deserted to the U.S. for lack of silver pay, preferring Carranza currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feng
Kwo Chang
Li" Hung
Chang
Mexican Legalista Party
el Paso
General Carranza
Mass AFL urges withdrawal of sons from Boy Scout groups
A Massachusetts AFL resolution calls general Working men to pull their sons from Boy Scout organizations. Reports from U.S. agents claim Santa Rosalia Chihuahua and Santa Barbara Chihuahua were seized by Villa forces, though Juarez-origin report lacks army corroboration. Bread prices rise in Reading California, hotels lift rates, and Carnegie hero fund awards honor 52 acts with pensions for next of kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
Massachusetts
American Federation of Labor
United States
Santa Rosalie
Chihuahua
Santa Barbara
Juarez
Carnegie Hero Funk Commission
Pittsburg
Bandits Near Namiquipa Demand Troop Line Concessions
Bandits operating about twenty five miles south of the American expedition outpost press for shortening of the American troop line and a gradual withdrawal of Mexican territory by the United States army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Namiquipa
State Treasury Faces Fall Short as Warrants Hit Record Decrease
State Treasurer George E. Hall reports October balance at 1,373,891 with July total 2,369,786, a drop of 995,895. He expects possible year end without registering warrants though funds may be insufficient to pay at par. General fund 322,936, bank deposits 1,157,830, university and other warrants held 166,900. Investments total 9,864,648 in bonds without typical excess. October warrants totaled 394,399.98. ten month expenditures 4,407,962.67 vs 4,549,105.56 previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union News Service
George E. Hall
State Treasury
Hall
Smith
Railroads blamed for box car shortage and erratic car counts
J W Shorthill of York testifies before the state railway commission that railroads fail to expand box car supply in step with rising business. He cites interstate reports 1912 1915 with scant 1916 data, noting inconsistent purchasing and regular car retirements, and alleges tonnage capacity has declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Railway Commission
J. W. Shorthill
York
Nebraska Cooperative Grain and Livestock Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nebraska Rail Lines Ordered to File Duplicate Freight Bills
The Nebraska state railway commission directs seven intrastate rail carriers to file monthly duplicate copies of all freight bills issued in the prior month from jobbing points. Bills must bear an inscription that charges were paid under protest. The move aims to assist shippers in seeking refunds if current rates are restored. compliance by the railroads is not yet clear.
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Nebraska
State Railway Commission
Nebraska Alfalfa Harvest Yields 1916 Value Near 1915
Secretary Mellor reports Nebraska harvested 1,127,642 acres of alfalfa in 1916, averaging 3 tons per acre for a total 3,412,465 tons. With alfalfa at $7 per ton, the crop is valued at $23,887,255, despite 63,668 fewer acres and 676,133 fewer tons than 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Mellor
State Board of Agriculture
Prisoner Moved for Child Care at Milford Home
Gertrude Schaue, a penitentiary inmate convicted for issuing no fund checks, was relocated to the Milford state industrial home so her newborn daughter could receive proper care. The mother will return to the penitentiary after the infant’s care is arranged.
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Gertrude Schaue
Milford
Board of Control
Omaha
Nebraska Women’s Patriotic League presents flags in Texas
Regimental flags from the Women’s Patriotic League of Nebraska were sent to Llano Grande Texas by Adjutant Hall and presented to the Fourth and Fifth Nebraska regiments. With General Lewis’s courtesy the Fremont signal corps the field hospital led by Major F Spearman and the regimental wagon trains assembled to secure photographs for the adjutant general’s records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s. Patriotic League of Nebraska
Llano’ Grande
Tex
Adjutant Hall
Nebraska
Lewis
Fremont ‘Signal , Corps
F. Spearman
Adjutant General
Nebraska Dairy Judging Team Wins National Show Victory
The Nebraska dairy judging team topped 51 student judges from other colleges at a national show in Springfield Massachusetts. The Cornhuskers claimed first place for the team and in Holsteins and Ayrshires, with individual honors to Ww. F. Roberts for first in the contest and in Holsteins and Ayrshires. Roberts hails from O’Neill and is a lifelong dairyman studying graduate work on a $400 DeLaval scholarship. C. R. Snyder of Kearney Neb won fourth among the five high men, and C. C. Vasey of Liberty provided strong support for the team.
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Nebraska ‘Dairy
United States
Cornhusker
Springfield
Mass
Ayrshires
Nebraska
F. Roberts
DeLaval Separator Company
Roberts
Holstein, Breeders’ Association
O'Neill
C. R. Snyder
Kearney, Neb
C. C. Vasey
Liberty
Writ orders charter for Central State Bank Omaha
Judge Westover issues a peremptory writ of mandamus directing the Nebraska State Banking Board to issue a charter to Central State Bank of Omaha. The Lancaster County District Court held the board must hear applicants before blocking the charter and rejected attempts to legislate via rulemaking. The case proceeds to the Nebraska Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Banking Board
Central State Bank
Omaha
W. H. Westover
District Court of
Lancaster County
Supreme Court
Guaranty Fund
Governor Morelead Denies Charter Talks Before Bank Board
Testifying as a state banking board member in district court Governor Morelead said he had never discussed issuing a charter to the Central State banks of Omaha and that proceedings leading to the charter rejection were proper. He noted the board scrutinizes all charter applications and expressed concern over new banks relying on the state bank guaranty depository law. He warned of rising deposits since the law’s passage and urged regulation to protect the guaranty fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morelead
State Banking Board
Central State Banks of
Omaha
Bord
Nebraska declines post season game offer from Boston Braves
University of Nebraska Athletic Director Reed rejects Hapgood proposal to play December 2 on Braves Field. He cites Missouri Valley rules allowing eight games per season and demand for college fields only. Nebraska declares no inter sectional post season games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
Reed
Walter B. Hapgood
Boston Braves
Hapgood
Nebraska
Braves
Boston
Tufts
Brown
Dartmouth
Walthill Reports Three Infantile Paralysis Cases
Three cases of infantile paralysis have been reported to the state health inspector. One case is in Walthill town and two are in the surrounding countryside.
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Walthill
Editor Urges Nebraska College Journalistic School
Henry J. Allen editor of the Wichita Beacon spoke to Prof M M Fogg’s men’s writing class and Lincoln newspaper men advocating a broad thorough journalism school at Nebraska University. He said the editor is more influential than preacher or teacher and stressed the need for intelligent training for future editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Fogg
Lincoln
Henry J. Allen
Wichita
Eas. Beacon
Nebraska University
Adjutant General Hall Escapes Texas Train Wreck
Adjutant General P L Hall of the state national guard survived a rail wreck near Lancaster Texas on a train returning from visiting Nebraska troops. Governor Morehead received a telegram stating the special train wrecked, with twelve people hurt but none seriously. Hall reported no injuries and the telegram gave no cause.
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P. L. Hall
State National Guard
Texas
Hall
Nebraska
Morehead
Lancaster
Tex
Lincoln to form federal bureau to aid women in vocation choices
Anthony Caminetti announces a new federal employment division in Lincoln to help women select vocations and secure jobs. The plan follows conferences with Caminetti, club women, and civic leaders at the mayor’s office and a Lincoln Social Service club dinner at a local hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Federal Employment Bureau
Anthony Caminetti
United States
Commissioner General’ of Immigration
Caminetti
Lincoln Social Service
Desperate Fight Ends In High Casualties At Everett Wharf
At Everett Washington a pitched battle broke out Sunday between 250 members of the Industrial Workers of the World who had come from Seattle on the Verona and a 150-member citizen posse led by Sheriff Don McRae. About 1000 shots were fired. Five men were killed and forty injured. the Verona steamed away with many fearing drownings after some jumped or fell from the ship. Sheriff McRae was among the wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union News Service
Everett
Veity
Dustrial Workers of the World
Seattle
Verona
Don McRae
McRae
National banks set new high resources record
Washington note reports national bank resources reached 14,411,000,000 on September 12, up 485,000,000 since June 30 and 2,144,000,000 since September 1915. Deposits totaled 11,362,000,000, rising 227,000,000 from previous records and exceeding last year by over two billion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
the Treasury
Ames Loses 3-0 to Cornhuskers in Lincoln
Nebraska defeated Ames 3 to 0 as the Cornhuskers relied on flashes and luck to escape a tie. Ames had wind in its back for punts and played with stubborn defense and offense, but penalties and breaks favored Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Cornhuskers
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Russia to Establish Blacklist Against Foreign Firms
Petrograd plans a foreign-trade blacklist like Britain’s listing firms trading with Russia’s enemies. The Ministry of Trade and Industry will publish names, pending only the emperor's signature to enact the council of ministers’ decision.
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Russia
Petrograd
Great Britain
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Council of Ministers
Greeks Send Reinforcements to Katerina
Reuters Athens dispatch reports Greece reinforcing Katerina with infantry and artillery. Admiral Du Fournet of the allied Mediterranean fleet warns harbor authorities of a danger zone around Piraeus for ships entering or leaving the harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gas Explosion in Beaver Hill Mine Fatalities Rise
Three dead and two injured after a gas explosion 3000 feet below the surface at Beaver Hill coal mine near Marshfield Oregon. One body recovered as rescue efforts slowed by deadly black damp conditions.
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Ore
Beaver Hill
Nebraska State Irrigation Convention in Bridgeport
The seventh annual Nebraska State Irrigation association convention will be December 6 7 and 8 at the Miller Opera house Bridgeport with every irrigation canal to be represented. The executive committee announced October 5 that the program is set. This legislative year many irrigation law amendments will be proposed.
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Bridgeport
Neb
Nebraska State Irrigation Association
Miller Opera House
Austrian Losses and Front Deployments in World War I
Austrian fatalities reach 850000 for the year with 450000 prisoners held by Russia or Italy. At war onset Austria had 46 divisions on the Russian front, 31 on the Italian front, and two in Serbia and Albania. Eighty eight battalions were withdrawn to face Romania, later augmented as Russian front fighting eased.
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Geneva
Romania
Austria
Serbia
Albania
Bandits Supposedly Routed Near Llano Grande
A rumor that a group of Mexicans was seen near the Mercedes pumping station prompted two U S cavalry companies to search the area. Soldiers found no one, the bandits having fled to nearby brush after warning signals.
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Llano ‘Grande
Tex
Mercedes
United States Cavalry
Cuticura Comforts Baby With Soothing Bath Routine
An advertisement promotes Cuticura products for infant care. It urges bathing the baby in hot water with Cuticura Soap, drying lightly, and applying Cuticura Ointment to affected areas for instant relief. It claims the baby sleeps soundly afterward and offers free samples by mail with a book from Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Evidently Affinities in a Boston Transcript Moment
A brief theatre of romance note from the Boston Transcript where a woman questions destined matching and a man concedes with a jest about debt and money. The quarrel hints at social tension and class contrasts through sharp dialogue.
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Boston Transcript
Long life tips from a famous physician
An aged health note promotes kidney cleansing through hydration and diet. It urges avoiding meat salt and alcohol while touting Anuric as a powerful eliminator of uric acid discovered by Dr. Pierce of Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo. Send 10 cents for a trial package to test its potency versus lithia.
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Dr. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo
N. Y
Not the Simple Life
A young girl Dorothy in the narrative disdains her family dinner describing their food as delinquencies. The scene contrasts her Sunday meal with the Browns across the street and ends with her mother asking about their menu. The tale reflects on class and refined tastes.
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Dorothy
Linguistic Snag Sparks Debate Over Womanly Look
A fragment from a dialogue shows one speaker claiming a woman can look killing while another questions the phrase. The purist debates contrast of appearance and meaning, highlighting language friction in casual speech.
Its Use of a Legal Technicality
A concise dialogue contrasts a casual question with a taught maxim about legal law. The exchange frames law as a tool that can hinder justice when misused, suggesting caution in applying technicalities.
Mrs Josiah Cowles Sees Fashion Shift Among Women Clubs
Mrs Josiah Cowles president of the National Federation of Women's Clubs speaks in New York on dress. She says women in the movement will dress more sensibly and focus less on others outfits. She adds that women may start making their own clothes and stop critiquing friends garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Cowles
National Federation of Women’s Clubs
New York
Dr. Pierce Medicines Promote Recovery in Omaha Ad
Mrs. F. W. Pelster of 1923 South 19th St praises Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription for building up strength and relieving nervousness. The ad notes herbal tonics are alcohol free, available in liquid or tablet forms, and offers a 10 cent trial package from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo, N.Y.
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Omaha
Nebr
Dr. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo
N. Y
What He Would Do on Guard Duty
On his first night on guard Mike Flaherty faced questioning by the orderly officer at a powder magazine station. When asked what he would do if the magazine exploded he replied he would go up with the report, sir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Flaherty
Mike
Long Wait at the Cinema Ends in Odd Admission
A policeman testifies after ejecting at a picture-palace, found on the back entrance doorstep. The magistrate asks for a reason for the unusual behavior, and the officer recalls the man's indistinct speech about waiting to see Mary Pickford at home.
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Mary Pickford
Man Plans Sabbath Observance and Attire Conservation
A man prioritizes preserving his religious observance and finest clothing for the Sabbath, signaling careful preparation and respect for the day.
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Germany
United State
Marina
Rowanmore
Berlin
Mexico
Eliseo Arredondo
Luis Cabrera
Villa
Iceland
Lief the Lucky
Godafess
Queenstown
Baltimore
Post Ofice Department
Florida
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Department of Justice
Virginia
Carolinas
Alabama
Eduard Bernstein
Reichstag
Count von Roedern
Imperial Treasury
Herr Bernstein
Hans Rose
Newport
R. I
Wilhelmshaven
Grand Island
Anderson
State Department
Lansing
Krasnoyozisk
Siberia
G. R. Servin
Tucson
Ariz
Servin
St. Thomas
Danish
West Indies
Monastir
Carranza
Guadaloupe
Redding
Cal
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Board of Agriculture
Commissioner General of Immigration
Welfare Board
City of
State of
Charles F. Clyne
Clyne
Peoria
East St. Louis
Paul Koenig
New London
Conn
American Neutral Conference Committee
San Antonio
Mexico City
France
American Industrial Commission
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Europe
House of Commons
Asquith
Suly
Bank
Caranza
Jiminez
Torreon
Coahuila
Hagle Pass
Mexican Central
Chihuahua City
Peruna Company
Columbus
Douglas
W. L. Douglas
San Francisco
America
Brockton
Boys’ Shoes
W. L. Douglas Shoe Co
Brockton, Masa
The
Christian Herald
Carter
Uui-Hrate
Falk Patie Alare
B.P. Janks
Broadway
New York City
Watson E.coleman
Washington,d.c
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Emas
General
Manufacturin
Japas
Chicago
Beston
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Detroit
San France
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Minneapolis
Kanssally
Indianapolis
Atlasta
Richmond
Houston
Lowden Bydecy
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