Record Frosts Sweep August Across Midwest
August frost waves hit Indiana Ohio Illinois Wisconsin and Iowa with light to heavy frosts. Chicago reported a 47 degree low tying historic August lows. Kansas City Tulsa and Nebraska areas logged record or near record frosts with ice formation and crop damage in potatoes corn and vegetables.
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Manitou County Murder and Husband Wounded Case
A report from Manitowoc County details a fatality and a husband injured after a violence incident. The wife died, and the husband was wounded. authorities or courts may be involved as an appeal proceeds.
Morgenthau Takes Diplomatic Lead in Constantinople
Ambassador Morgenthau has assumed the diplomatic duties for the United States at Constantinople, taking responsibility for Russia and Montenegro interests. He cables the State Department with the entailed duties and acts as the American diplomatic agent at the Porte during European negotiations.
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United States
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Youth Admits Burglaries In Wisconsin Case
Special to The Northwestern reports Appleton August 24. Alfred Dumpke, 22, arrested after breaking into a Downer drug store and confessing to multiple other burglaries in a prolonged spree.
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Miss Wilson to Milwaukee for Teachers Meeting
Miss Wilson daughter of the President will attend the State Teachers Association convention in Milwaukee on the afternoon of November 4. She will be a guest of community centers in Milwaukee. The event includes programs by state preachers and a community secretary.
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Hundreds Return to Work After Strike Wave
Hundreds returned to work after a general strike at Tandy and other plants. Workers reported praise for a collective effort to resume duties, while authorities prepared orders and measures to ensure steady production. The piece notes ongoing tensions and anticipated talks this week.
Release notes mix in a drowned Baltimore sports page
The article fragment reports track and tennis events with disjointed names and dates. Bender and Breathed are named along with various teams and venues. It hints at a national lawn tennis championship and a local track star signing, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.
Has Chance for Recovery Reported in Local Case
A fragmentary update notes a father and daughter situation with recovery prospects discussed by authorities. The report mentions a bishop and county officials and indicates ongoing proceedings to be continued tomorrow.
Artillery Fight Vigulent In Argonne District
French official report notes severe artillery fighting in the Argonne district last evening with mine explosions and bomb hand grenade engagements. German trenches were seriously damaged at Courtes Chausses Meurissons and Bolante before nightfall brought quiet.
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England Yields Part of Order in Council in Trade Talks
A Allied press report notes Britain concessions in enforcing an order affecting American commerce. Trade advisers cite potential hardship and seek informal negotiations to ease restrictions. The state department reports British delays since June 15 and possible special cases, with discussions centered in London and Washington.
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Horse Killed as Man Escapes Freight Trains Near Hamilton
Fond du Lac Wisconsin August report describes William Thorpe, 75, father of Mrs. F. G. Stroup, who narrowly escaped a freight train after his horse was killed. He managed to halt the horse and pull clear just as the train struck, the vehicle toppled, and debris sparked a close call.
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Chinese envoy arrives in San Francisco en route to Washington
Wellington Koe, recently appointed Chinese minister to Mexico, arrived on the Persia from Hongkong. He will stay in Washington, D. C., for some time. Dr. Koots, Columbia graduate, formerly counsellor in Peking’s foreign office, accompanies him.
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Seventeen Drowned as Training Ship Cornwall Sinks
London reports the training ship Cornwall sank in the Thames near Purfleet during boat practice. An officer and sixteen privates died after a tub collided with the peat and the vessel went down.
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Two Rivers Resident Killed in Auto Collision
Police investigate fatal crash in Two Rivers involving Gustafson and a companion. John Gustafson, 42, died instantly. inquest to be held this afternoon. County records show multiple recent automobile fatalities in Manitowoc County.
Drought Cuts Cotton Yields Across Regions
Washington August 3 drought slashed cotton yields with widespread impact on the 1930s era crop. Latest government reports show condition dipping from prior forecasts, with production falling below last year as growers face stress from heat and dry spells across major cotton belts.
Kansas Wheat Decrease Reported By State Board
The Kansas State Board of Agriculture released a report updating crop outlook. It estimates wheat yield this year at about 66 million bushels down from July figures, with plunging harvest returns and lingering unfavorable growing conditions. Oats are forecast at roughly 35.4 million bushels, higher than the July estimate of 29.09 million. Secretary Mohler notes further revisions are possible as conditions persist.
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Omro Bank Organized Holds Director Election
The Peeples bank of Omro Wisconsin held its organizing meeting to adopt bylaws and elect a seven member board. Fifty stockholders attended as H Huish Omro EY Roberts Lord James HB May W Noble and W thine FL Harthur were named directors. The bank plans to open on Water Street near October 1.
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Ten Thousand Dollar Fire Threatens Oil Tanks
A fire on Friday afternoon damaged oil tanks and threatened a petroleum plant. Workers from the department prevented spread to adjacent facilities. One man, Graf, suffered facial and arm burns and was rescued by local responders.
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Report of American Slain and Peace Appeal Reactions
Fragmentary dispatch reports an American slain at an unspecified location tied to Vera or a plantation. The text notes receipt of General Treaty and acceptance of Pan-American peace appeal with replies from various parties including Carranza. The garbled item references were acknowledged and related to international communications.
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Capra Fired On by German Submarine Near English Channel
Officers from the Norwegian freighter Capra report it was fired upon without warning by a German submarine on August 12 in the English Channel as it steamed from Cardiff to New York. Two shots were fired. The Capra displayed the Norwegian flag and the submarine disappeared. The ship carried no passengers.
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Derailment tale denied near Gary after railway accident
A Chicago report says an attempted derailment near Gary was false and grew from a light railway accident two months earlier. The denial comes after yesterday’s circulation of the sensational tale, which authorities say had no basis.
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Big shipment of gold fails to steady market
A vast British shipment of English gold and American securities arrived in New York to stem the pound but produced little effect. The pound sterling touched a new low around 4.65 to the dollar, with francs and lives also weakening as foreign experts awaited London and Paris financiers to adjust the crisis.
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Paris
Reprisals Worry France Over German War Loans Seizures
In August the French government debated reprisals for German forced loans on French properties seized in Germany. A case cited involves M. Haeffle, owner of spinning mills in Alsace, whose shares were pledged by a German receiver. France has seized German properties likely worth up to 100 million francs, considering using part of them as penalties for German confiscations.
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Getoweiler
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Epworth League Meeting Held in Omro District
The Epworth league rally in Omro district opened Saturday with Harvey Stanley as district president. An evening program of music addresses and readings pleased attendees before a social hour. Delegates traveled from Oshkosh and Omro for the Sunday sessions, with Eugene Mason delivering an instructive talk on The League of Tomorrow.
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Small Disorders in Hayti Reported by Rear Admiral Caperton
Rear Admiral Caperton reported disorders in Cape Hastien waning but gave no details. He said order prevailed in areas under American control. The gunboat Sacramento was to join Caperton's squadron within a day or two.
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Drydocking the F-4 submarine precedes dock work
Associated Press reports in Honolulu that preliminary work to drydock the submarine F-4, which was lost with twenty two men on March 25 and raised yesterday, began today. The craft is towed into the harbor and expected to be placed in a dock tomorrow. the cause of the disaster remains undetermined.
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National druggists convention opens in Minneapolis
The National Association of Retail Druggists begins its seventeenth annual convention in Minneapolis Minnesota with about 2000 delegates expected to attend tonight.
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No News of Lost Steamer and Rescue Report
No wreckage or survivors of the Marowhne aboard the Coppename or the other vessels found. Communication from La Aug 3 reports no trace of passengers or crew and notes three ships were dispatched to verify anonymous letter claims about Captain McLaren and two wireless operators being rescued and held for transplant on Corunel island.
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Germany Decides on Arabic Case Amid Ambiguity
Berlin reports a decision on the Arabic affair with no new detail until Germany receives full clarification. Ambassador Gerard's dispatch to Washington is the only recent development, while Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg says responsibilities will be addressed only after all circumstances are clear and a full U S explanation is possible.
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Reynolds Seeks Republican Nomination Tour Through Midwest
James B Reynolds, secretary of the Republican National Committee, arrived in Chicago for a political scouting tour. He planned visits to Milwaukee, Minneapolis, St Paul and Pacific coast cities, arguing the country is anti Democratic and urging a return of Republican power. He noted uncertainty over whether the convention will be held in Chicago with bids expected from San Francisco St Louis Philadelphia Minneapolis and Cleveland.
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Teamster Injured In Dirt Wagon Accident On Jefferson Avenue
August Gumz, a teamster for Cori Britz, fell from a wagonload of dirt on Jefferson Avenue opposite Themate company Farrage shortly before noon. He was unconscious and rushed by motor ambulance to St. Mary's Hospital where officials said injuries were not serious. A separate call sent a vehicle to 9 Fourth Street to remove Leonard Wolf to St. Mary's Hospital. Atwelock this afternoon Frank Jatz was arrested on Ohio Street by Officer Elk for drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
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Arbitration Award Read in Public Findings Included
A public arbitration award was read, detailing the interpretations and findings of the arbitrator. The document discusses the means of the award, wage concerns, and related industry tensions, with references to interpretive pages and disputed figures involved in the case.
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Taft Talks on Presidency at Berkeley Lectures
Howard Taft outlined a three lecture series at the University of California Berkeley on the powers and duties of the presidency. The first lecture covered the presidency's powers, with sessions planned for Wednesday and Friday to complete the subject. He also planned a Panama-Pacific exposition talk for September 2 titled Necessary Steps to Preparedness Including Taxation.
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German Forces Advance On Grodno and Lipsk
Berlin reports a new German push near Grodno and the fortress Lipsk captured. Eastern operations include river crossings, prisoner captures, and pursuit of retreating Russian forces as von Hindenburg’s army group advances near Bialystok and Olita. English observers watch for a possible renewed push on the Russian front.
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Gets Divorce at Appleton
The Northwestern Appleton dispatch reports Fred M. Parker was granted a divorce from Ardella E. Parker after she refused to leave Des Moines Iowa with him to Milwaukee Wisconsin. The case centers on marital separation and desertion claims.
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Weather notes and forecast fragment for tonight
Fragmentary weather item notes slightly warmer tonight with a time and temperature hints. Mentions Tuesday and a forecast period but lacks complete data.
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