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Potosi Journal

Location

Potosi, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1915

Page

2

Unrest in Greece as War Threats Grow Near Saloniki

Reports from Saloniki relay Austrian planes dropping bombs near a village three miles from Baloniki and a possible Zeppelin over northern Greek territory. In Athens officials fear martial law as Germany allegedly promises to reach Saloniki by January 15 and withdraw once done, amid Balkan fire and wartime anxiety.

Paris France Baloniki Saloniki Havas Athens Reuter Disyratch Germany Greece

Germans Protest Massacre In Armenia Armits Turkish Policy

The German government on Aug 9 filed a protest at Constantinople over Turkish treatment of Armenians. Dr James L Barton of the National Commission for American and Servian Relief released the text. The embassy regrets that violence and massacres followed by expulsions caused Armenian deaths before reaching destinations. The protest remonstrates against these acts of horror per orders of the German government.

Boston Mass Constantinople James L. Barton National Commission For American and Servian Relief

Germans Take Swedish Ship Argo in German Prize Claim

The steamship Argo, after denying torpedo attention, was boarded by two German boats in Swedish waters and taken as a prize. Ten crew were sent to Germany to steer the vessel, which carried tools for Russia and was built in Denmark. An investigation was ordered by the Danish government. Edward Babb of Winsted, Connecticut repaired his stove with scrap iron, then discovered the house burned after the iron turned out to be a small cannon.

London England Arco Exchange Telegraph Copenhagen Argo Airbus Calston Aarhus Germany Russia Denmark Gwediah Berlin Winsted Conn Edward Babb

Gas Field Strike Near Olark Arkansas

Mew Gas Field in Arkansas reports gas in paying quantities from a newly found field one and a half miles west of Olark. Preparations underway to sink more wells. Davenport Iowa police report Sherman Brown under arrest for killing his sister in law and wounding his wife after surrendering following the shooting.

Mew Arkansas Olark Ark Gore Walls Davenport Sherman Brown Gireman Brown

Lean Children for Christmas in Philadelphia Tale

About 200 children in Philadelphia will spend Christmas Day in the homes of wealthy residents, hosted by the local Aid Society. Most guests are girls, and they will be entertained in houses with no other children.

Philadelphia Bo Eisty Hemes

Memphis Worst Murder City in the United States

A Spectator study ranks Memphis Tennessee as the most murderous city in the decade 1904 1913 with 63.7 homicides per 100000 citizens The list also cites Charleston Savannah Atlanta New Orleans Nashville Louisville St Louis San Francisco Cincinnati Chicago Beattie Washington Cleveland Manhattan and the Bronx Dayton Pittsburg Providence Boston Baltimore Brooklyn Philadelphia Buffalo Minneapolis Reading Rochester Hartford Newark Milwaukee Milwaukee is listed with 2.4 per 100000 The article compares US murder rates to England Wales Austria Prussia and Italy noting about 100 US murders for every 13 in England and Wales and 56 in Italy

New York Memphis Tenn the Spectator Charleston D. C Savannah Atlanta New Orleans Nashville Louisville St. Louis San Francisco Cincinnati Chicago Beattie Spokane Washington Cleveland Manhattan the Bronx Dayton Pittsburg Providence Boston Baltimore Brooklyn Philadelphia Buffalo Minneapolis Reading Rochester N. Y Hartford

Roosevelt boom tests GOP nerves in nation

New York Republicans dispute Roosevelt’s bid for the presidential nomination. Charles A. Spies of New Mexico doubts the colonel seeks the honor, while Ralph Po Cameron of Arizona says friends pressuring him to run may be trying to persuade him against his will.

New York Roosevelt Charles Hilles Charles A. Spies New Mexico Hilles Ralph Po Cameron Arizona

Three Gold Medals For A A C Mediators Awarded

Secretary Lansing awarded to Mids Jeanette Scudder of New York the design of three gold medals to be presented by the United States to Ambassadors Naon of Argentina Ta tiama of Brazil and Suarez of Chile, known as the A A C mediators.

Washington United States Naon Argentina Ta Tiama Brazil Suarez Chile A AC Lansing Mids Jeanette Scudder New York

British forces at Dardanelles suffer over twelve thousand casualties

London reports the British forces at the Dardanelles have suffered 12012 casualties up to December 1. The notice was announced in the honor of the commute by H. J. Tennant, under secretary of war.

London H. J. Tennant

Seven students expelled after attack on college president

Russellville Arkansas board of trustees announces seven students expelled following the assault on Charles Scott president. The incident involved a melee on campus and prompted disciplinary action by the college authorities. Subsequent actions were taken to restore order and ensure campus safety.

Russellville Ark State District College Charles Scott

Ancona Hole Impresses Vienna In Early Work

Vienna reports the new American hole regarding the Ancona has made a good impression. An early answer may be expected as work on it has begun.

Czar Decorated in France War Cross Return

Paris reports that Tsar Nicholas of Russia received the French War Cross. General Paul Pau, the one armed commander, conferred the decoration in Paris.

Czar Paris Cour Nicholas Russia Paul Pau

Not Presidential Aspirant Declares Not a Presidential Candidate

In Minneapolis Elihu Hoot writes to the Republican State Central Committee that he is not a presidential candidate and would insist on withdrawal if his name appears on the ballot. In Arkansas Gov George W Hayes grants Christmas pardons freeing 23 convicts all from Arkansas.

Minneapolis Minn Elihu Hoot Republican State Central Committee Little Rock Ark George W. Hayes Arkonuns

Red Bluff Tragedy Ends In Suspected Stabbing

Report from Red Bluff California describes a man named Frank Gudrum stabbing his wife seven times in the side and attempting self harm with the same knife. He is in serious condition, and the wife is in critical condition.

Red Bluff Cal Frank Gudrum

Nitric acid shortage endangering U S ammunition

Dr L H Baekeland told the Navy Board in New York that without Chilean saltpetre the United States would face a nitrogen shortage in war, risking defeat within a year. He urged immediate U S production of nitric acid from air and warned a 12 month lag to scale.

New York Navy Consulting Board New York Navy Yard Leo Hendrick Baekeland Germany Great Britain Chile United States Baekeland Taekeland

Austrian Tension Eases as Ancona Note Impresses

Vienna reports a new American note regarding the Ancona has made a good impression here. An early answer may be expected and work on it has been begun already.

Vienna Auetica Ancona

Austrian note moderation seen in Vienna dispatches

Vienna dispatches report Austrian officials view the American note on the Ancona matter as comparatively moderate. A reply before the new year is likely, according to the Zurich correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph Company. The situation is treated as less acute.

London England Zurich Exchange Telegraph Company Vienna Eireles Ancona

Treasury classifies stock dividends as taxable income

The treasury department ruled that stock dividends including paid in surplus and undivided profits of corporations, joint stock companies, and insurance companies are income under the tax law. The ruling clarified that such dividends are taxable despite their form.

Washington

Faris George Victor Hugo Decorated for Distinction

Faris George Victor Hugo, a grandson of the famed poet, a lieutenant in the French infantry, was decorated for distinguished service amid the fighting at Navarin.

Faris George Victor Hugo Leutenant Navarin

New York Sexton Dies After Choking At Dinner

Alfred Hilton, sexton of Christ Church memorial buildings in New York, choked on his false teeth during dinner and died after being taken to a hospital. The incident occurred in the dining room of the church facilities. Hilton had served the church for many years and was known in the parish community.

New York Alfred Hilton Christ Church Memorial Buildings

Iron Coinage for Berlin Berlin

The federal council has decided on the coinage of iron ten-pfenning pieces for Berlin and its surrounding area. Authorities indicate the move aims to standardize small denomination currency and ease minting challenges.

Berlin Federal Council

Hyett couple dies within hours after long life together

Lawrence Kan. Mr and Mrs Samuel Hyett of Lecompton died within hours of each other after long life together both succumbing to pneumonia. The pair had spent nearly fifty years together and their passing marks a quiet end to a shared journey.

Lawrence Kan Samuel Hyett Lecompton

American aviator Jerwan injured in test flight

Jerwan an American aviator, injured while testing a new aeroplane at the avia thon school, is in a military hospital and reimproving. Dispatch from Malta reports the Japanese steamer Sako Maru sunk by a German submarine in the Mediterranean with unknown fate of passengers and crew.

Guatemalaity Jerwan Aviathon Paris Malta Mediterranean

Vets Win Prohibition Vote in Calhoun County

Returns from the December 20 prohibition election in Calhoun County show the vets carried the vote by a 16 vote majority. An earlier October 12 election had the drys prevailing by a similar margin.

Port Lavaca Texas Calhoun County Vets Cue Role

Ancona Case Arbitration Talks Foreseen by Vienna

Officials here say the Ancona dispute with Austria Hungary may seek arbitration if Vienna asks to submit the issues to an international court. President Wilson refused broad arbitration in submarine cases, agreeing only to discuss indemnity. Vienna dispatches claim Lansing hinted the United States would consider arbitration on primary issues, though accepting limits.

Washington United States Austria Hungary Ancona Is Ues International Court of Arbitration Presiden Wilson Aveiria- Hungary Germany Vienna Baron Zwiedinek Wiffalres Lansing Austria

Million for roads in Clay county bond plan discussed

Clay county moves to bond 1.08 million for 180 miles of rock roads after an executive road committee petitioned the county court. A federal engineer and county surveyor would assess final routes while petitions from every township, bearing two hundred names each, were submitted. The court, led by Judges Miller and Walker, aims for a two thirds vote to authorize the bonds.

Clay County HD Miller J. B. Walker J. J. Milter

Vienna notes cautious Austro American diplomacy optimism

A Vienna sourced briefing via private advices to a press agency paints an optimistic view of Austro American relations. The Austrian government is said to be weighing a measured response to the second U S note on the Ancona while acknowledging potential sacrifices and seeking a satisfactory reply.

Berlin Vienna United States Ancona

Student in Kirksville shoots self in accidental heart wound

Fisk of Helena Montana, a medical student in Kirksville, fired a bullet on December 6 that pierced his heart lung and liver. He is reported to be on the road to recovery per his physician.

EK. OH Fisk Helena Mont Kirkeville Fred

Local Burglary Scare Ends With Candle Drop

In Louisville Kentucky a woman frightened by a burglar under the bed dropped a lit candle. The resulting blaze caused a small house fire before neighbors acted to extinguish the flames. No injuries reported as authorities investigated the incident.

Louisville J. A. Halide

Royal Hotel proprietor Ela Oa dies at Ev verstar Spins home

One of the Royal hotel proprietors in Ev verstar Spins, Ela Oa, died at his residence. He came to hate later Springs twelve years ago from Cedar Rapides to Mr. Millman, born in New York.

Royal Hotel Evverstar Cedar Rapides Mr. Millman New York

Telephone service proposal for Topeka city

Fragmentary note discusses adding more telephones in Threka Kan and Topeka to equip every person with a phone, but details are unclear and no firm plan is shown.

Threka Kan

Newport man shoots wife then kills himself

A 45 year old Newport man named William Ailinzen allegedly shot his wife here and then killed himself. Details are incomplete due to damaged OCR but authorities say the incident occurred at the Main street area near Mere. The case is under investigation with police reviewing evidence.

Newport Irk

Italian liner sank in Mediterranean attack

Rome reports an Italian liner was sunk in the Mediterranean. The attack caused heavy casualties among passengers and crew with many feared dead and several missing as rescue operations continue.

Rome Mediterranean Uetria

Injured by Burning Grease in Fulton Pot Explosion

Mrs Mrecireen Mullinis and her daughter Hugel, aged 20, suffered severe burns in Fulton when a pot of grease exploded. Mr Mullinias clothing caught fire while dousing the flames. both adults and a sensis were burned trying to extinguish the blaze.

Tragic Mishap At Store Ends In Death Of Youth

In a hurried attempt to escape a rabid rabbit, 20 year old Fred Leadare lost his life at a central store in Commerce. He had just bought three tenet et caricnces and, after a rabbit leaped nearby, seized his gun and tried to tear open a box of catatidaes. A cartridge discharged fatally wounding the youth who died three miles later.

Fred Leadare Commerce Heather Day

Fulton faces election over saloon issue amid health scare

The article notes hundreds of Grip and throat ailments and several deaths among the population. Fulton residents organize for an election to decide on options, with a canvass planned and petitions circulated. The vote is scheduled for late January and the city has two saloons.

Fulton Drya Dove of Paiton Els

German Forces Publish Miaadtmitlan Harden Tie Zunkuppe News

A terse dispatch reports Miaadtmitlan Harden’s Tie Zunkuppe nan beer fore Dikien is published, attributed to German military observers. The item notes publication by the German authorities and situates the notice within wartime telegraphic communication.

Telegrat Miaadtmitlan Harden Awe Orien

Girl Ends Life in Terre Haute Bedroom

A girl named Jesele Lyne, after saying good night to friends, went to her Terre Haute bedroom and shot herself in the head. The tragedy is reported as a suicide with no further details about motive or circumstances.

Terre Hite Ind Terry Christian Mins Jesele Lyne

Negro 113 Years Old Dies in Charleston Missouri

The death reported in Charleston Missouri is that of Uncle TM Charles Ward a black man aged 113 who had served as station porter for over 49 years and reportedly missed only one train. He lived a long life marked by steady presence in the local railroad community.

Charleston Charles Ward

Killed by Mule Kick in Sparta It

Everett Patterson eighteen year old man died from a mule kick in Sparta Illinois. Gunboat Vicksburg sold to Cubs by the Navy department and sent to Cuban government after years of training in Washington militia.

Sparta Everette Patterson Vicksburg Cubs Seattle Navy Department Vickseburg Washington Naval Militia

Man 87 Cowboy Spends 12 Hours Daily in Texas

Percy Harton of Childress Texas celebrated his eighty seventh Christmas and remains America’s oldest cowboy. He works on a ranch and spends twelve hours daily on the range. Mile Street reports a twine epidemic. Towanda Pennsylvania notes twin births to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Cullan on Union Street, Canton Borough.

Man Childress Texas Percy Harton America Harton Towanda Union Streets Canton Borough Samuel Cullan Union Street

Revolutionaries Gain Ground in Yuannan Province

In Peking and Yuannan province government forces joined Teal Ao’s rebels who have declared independence for the province and promised safety for foreigners amid the upheaval.

Peking China Yuannan Revolutonists Teal Ao

Keytesville Pioneer Dead in County Observer

Mary Willett 80 a pioneer resident of Keytesville passed away recently. Her only son W. M. Willett of Kansas City survives her.

Keytesville Mere Mary Willett W. M. Willett Kanaan City

St Joseph seeks bids for dual state conventions next spring

St Joseph enters bids to host both Democratic and Republican state conventions next spring where delegates will be selected to advance to the national convention, signaling a pivotal party gathering and local organizing effort.

St. Joseph

Yarrick couple celebrate golden anniversary at Tipton

The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Yarrick was celebrated at Tipton with a reception at their home. Mr. Yarrick, a Civil War veteran, is 71, and his wife is 68, marking 37 years of residence in Tipton. Little, born in Boone County 83 years ago, died in Columbia on his birthday anniversary as one of Boone County’s wealthiest farmers.

H. J. Yarrick Tipton Mr. Karrick Little Boone County Columbia

Evangelist Lincoln McConnell Fund Raised in Warrensburg

Warrensburg residents contributed 2500 dollars to a fund for evangelist Rev. Lincoln McConnell who has led a tabernacle meeting for four weeks under Baptist auspices.

Warrensburg Lincoln McConnell Bapitiats

Woman Burned to Death Near Carthage Home Fire

Mrs. Joel Newby aged 35 died when her home eight miles southwest of Carthage burned. She was alone in the house and investigators could not determine the blaze origin. The tragedy left questions as to how the fire started and what caused the deadly blaze.

Joel Newby Carthage

Farmers' Week Opens January 3 7 at College of Agriculture

The 1916 Farmers Week at the College of Agriculture and state board of agriculture runs January 3 to 7. It promises broad coverage of farm life with sessions on agriculture horticulture livestock and country problems plus a large ham and corn show. Evening programs feature market condition talks and music by the Missouri University Military Band. The event concludes with a Friday night farmers banquet and a yearly surprise badge from the Columbia Commercial Club available by registering at the state board office.

College of Agriculture State Board of Agriculture Unual United States Board of Agriculture Missouri University Military Band Commercial Club of Columbia Adpicultural

Counties Gain Authority to Issue Rock Road Bonds

An attorney general opinion holds Missouri counties with township road organizations may issue bonds for rock road projects. Fifteen counties including Cass, Carton, Caldwell, Carroll, Chariton, Dent, Henry, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Sullivan and Vernon would be eligible under constitutional limits to borrow up to 5 percent of taxable wealth for paved, gravel, macadam roads and bridges with voter approval.

Attorney Generals Office Missouri Cass Carton Hates Caldwell Carroll Chariton the Kall Dent Henry Linn Livingston Mercer Nodaway Sullivan Vernon Keoch Anuy County Otter

Farmer Frank Gerke killed felling tree near Pilot Grove

Frank Gerke a cooper or farmer was killed while felling a tree on his farm near Pilot Grove the other day. He was known in the community and the accident is under local inquiry.

Frank Gerke Witle Pilot Cirowe

Unclear OCR fragment on railroad track incident

An unreadable OCR snippet describes a person near railway tracks, a creek, and a weak mechanism under a train engine. The text is garbled with missing names and places, making details and outcome indeterminable.

Patt

Explosion on the road wounds six men and kills three

A wagon carrying dynamite exploded along a rural road near the Duvall Ranch. Three men were killed and three were wounded, with property damage reported as the wagon and nearby belongings were destroyed. Local authorities investigated the incident and secured the scene.

Duvall Ranch Batty Attier Berhler

Piea potato matinos and open new library in January

A charity potato event for children provided meals donated by local shoe proprietors. Proceeds and potatoes were given to a city charity for distribution during Christmas. Columbia Library opens January 6 at 4 PM with talks by A. Ross Mill and others. A Missouri lieutenant governor candidate William R. Painter is identified. Killed While Blasting Stumps.

Hich Columbia Library University Auditorium A. Ross Mill J. W. Hudson HW Swearengen Kaneastry William R. Painter Missouri

Pulmotor Aids Sedalia Church Workers in Fumes Incident

A pulmotor saved lives of Edward Demand and Mrs. Mattie Zoll at a Sedalia Methodist church charity sale when fumes from a gan stove overcome them in a vacant room. Nearby at Brookfield a 45 year old wagon driver, William Cash, was killed in a train collision at a grade crossing.

Edward Demand Mattie Zoll Methodiat Sedalia William Cash Brookfield

Remarkable Wheat Yields In Western Canada Draw Attention

Reports from Western Canada show wheat yields vastly exceeding expectations with many farmers benefiting from idle lands put under crop. An Illinois farmer near Culross Manitoba threshed 34,000 bushels from 1,000 acres, while others in Manitou and Dauirlingford report per acre outputs above 40 bushels. The Interior Department urged cultivation for profit as grain prices stay high, highlighting opportunities for homesteads or purchases at low cost to seize the world market.

Canada Interior Ottawa United States Culross Manitoba Calrosa FL. Will Walter Turner Daurlingford Sharp Lisgar Manitou Manito I" Schurf

Innocuous Deauetude Phrase Curiosity

Fragmentary OCR speech asks about innocuous deauetude and notes a tense moment as a son, mother, and caller discuss a servant problem. The readable lines hint at local domestic friction without clear events or names.

Woman's Crowning Glory Hair Dressing Ad

An advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as a natural solution for gray hairs. It promises a pleasant transformation and lists a price of 1.00 dollars, aiming to attract readers seeking hair coloring options.

Hat purchase fuels daily restaurant tips scheme

A brief overheard exchange reveals a hat bought three weeks ago costing about 14 dollars with the speaker joking that it will cost him a couple of hundred as he routinely repays the tip boy at restaurants. The dialogue hints at a tipping culture and possible personal finance strain.

Eye Remedy Ad Warns Against Revealing Age After Films

A vintage ad from Chicago by Marine Eye Remedy Co. urges viewers not to reveal their age after seeing movies. It features lines about tired eyes and looks aging, suggesting a product to restore youthfulness. The copy targets moviegoers seeking a brighter appearance.

Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago

Secret to success: customer first in Grat place

Quote from United Free Press notes a business leader prioritizes selling customers what they want over clerks steering purchases. The remark highlights a sales philosophy attributed to a top local businessman about empowering clerks to fulfill customer needs.

United Free Press

Promise and platform drift in tense campaign speech

A fragment shows a politician asking if the partner will promise to love and cherish, while the reply hints at a shifting platform and a pledge to subscribe to a broader agenda. The brief hints at political rhetoric and personal vows amid a campaign setting.

The Age of Youth Thig 18 Refutes Time's Grasp

A fragmented note claims age reversal through a mysterious method, promising eleven years of youth in a single dose. The text references dubious terms and unclear substances, urging readers to pursue a supposed remedy despite vague origins and lacking scientific support.

Darbeoly Grissly

Very Mush Be. What a fresh completion has

You, she's jest pul 3 on. The fragmentary text hints at a humorous or observational note, with a playful or garbled quotation suggesting a local newspaper style item. No clear names, places, or dates are legible to identify a fuller event.

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