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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
3
An Amsterdam Telegraph extract reports Russia gaining momentum by counting days as German forces face pressure in the east. The note says Allied offensives in the east and western fronts test Teutonic armies in Flanders as plans for October progress.
Fragmentary text notes Major General Fursts free hand on border policies amid Mexican activity. Vera Gruz influence stirs official concern. untimely wording suggests Texas involvement and potential new directives.
Allies canceled contracts affecting over two million bushels of wheat or September shipment. The cause of the orange nation remains a mystery.
President Wilson started preliminary work on strengthening national defenses after returning from Carlisle New Hampshire. Secretary Daniels presented a general outline of proposals for improving the navy and arrangements were made for an early conference with Secretary Garrison on army plans.
Seizure targets the German millionaire Meryl Jelinek whose property mainly comprises Paris and The Riviera real estate valued around 40 million dollars. The move affects substantial holdings in Europe amid postwar legal actions.
A Pan American conference in New York develops a plan for a provisional Mexican government. The United States, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Guatemala and Bolivia approve a framework to prevent shipments of arms to opposing forces while allowing war materiel in limited quantities. Amnesty is promised for current political prisoners with no new proscriptions.
Far and Near News from New York reports the death of former Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Tracy following a long illness. The piece notes a paralyzing shock years earlier, his gradual recovery, and lingering health issues before his passing on a Friday. Additional items include a Joliet penitentiary warden resignation and various wartime casualty and accident notes from August.
A 115 year old resident of Shirley Arkansas, Stanwary Wright, died in a Rapid City hospital. Relatives report he had traveled from Arkansas to visit kin when he became ill.
Ruaelan Crop tarce reports in Herne Pyiteerand on August 13 that the Jindslan crop, pressed for export, appears unusually large despite purengade views. In the Kos cow district, harvest is 50 percent larger than last year according to local observers.
Port au Prince reports say United States troops, aided by warships, moved to seize key sites after a hostile crowd attacked. Mexican and native combatants traded fire, with casualties among both sides. Admiral Caperton requested reinforcements as curfews and martial law spread through the city.
Aug 17 report says British torpedo boat destroyer Lynx was sunk by a mine in the North Sea near the coast of Holland. Four officers and 22 men were saved. German cruiser Inda destroyed by German naval forces near Rentfuord after threat from the Dardanelles. Turkish air raid sinks crew. allied attacks on the Turkish post at the Dardanelles continue with notable progress in Galmport area. Constantinople reports Turkish troops near Karachall producing heavy losses to Allied forces, with broader operations described as ongoing near the Dardanelles.
Washington August 12 The American consul at Cork reports the body of AM W Marvey a third class passenger on the Lusitania was found aboard the vessel by RL Alvireau RN. Trotamd recently.
A fragmentary report notes the famous inventor and entailed advanced tool learned by Mirana of rentering Varaions. German soldiers are described as using the gates, with reference to ongoing struggle and hidden technologies.
Washington reports unprecedented forecast harvests with wheat set to exceed two billion dollars in value and a surplus above four hundred million bushels. Summer yields across five main grains including corn oats and barley rise sharply, while total planted acres and overall production show major gains for the year.
Washington Aug 12 The department of justice approved the retention of Danville District Attorney Charles A Kareb to pursue further proceedings on the alleged election fraud in Danville district. Dropped charges or details remain unclear.
Philadelphia Aug 12 Charles Ho nor Clark announces the death of Max Adeler a writer of humorous books at Engiemore Pa aged twenty five. He was widely known for his humorous verse and light prose and his wit was celebrated openly in local circles.
Report from London cites a Tuesday dispatch from Rome noting Bulgaria ready to join Allied forces. It states Sofia will cede control of a section of disputed territory to secure support, as the war threat intensifies in the Balkans.
In Iowa North English Bank robers Robert Sail and Wil le Lapis were sentenced after return to the state. Both pleaded guilty in Johnson county court and received prison terms of twenty years with various terms to reformatories. Anvilows, Madiney, and Smith were also discussed in connection with the case and transfers to penitentiaries followed within hours.
A 24 year old man and another, aged 24, were found with throat wounds in Nie nest barn baymow area. Authorities suspect Rogers man involved. motive unclear. Victims had money from a cash he had coached in Oreston in pockets. injuries show signs of a heavy blade. Wilson was taken into custody.
In a Savoy incident a locomotive halted after a man threw an object onto the tracks, sparing a collision. The engineer slowed when he saw the obstacle, the van toppled, yet the train stopped safely. The section man is praised as Carnegie medal worthy.
Noted architect dies after a year long illness. He suffered from cancer of the asymach and received treatment from spectators in Rochester, Mim. Chien and New York City, Samoa Cox Med at Niehone.
A report notes a Black inmate identified as Beckwith missing during a routine count at the penitentiary. The incomplete fragment indicates prior designation and an attempted identification, with mention of a known guard or staff member and a driver. Details are limited due to OCR issues.
Plagas for the aff erent buildings of the Iowa Boldiers home were formally prenanted in ap propriate exercises by the tables of the G. A. Hy départment of town.
A major blaze struck Tarhy destroying key buildings and most contents. The incident prompted an investigation by the grand jury with officials noting the severity of losses. Authorities identified a 17 year old youth from St. Paul as a recent worker involved in the memory project at Morrinen’s moat marked site.
A garbled report recounts a fatal accident during a Saturday race meeting at an ivory stake venue. Proprieter Os war Aroninon and Wily KiMuih are named among attendees, with Miles Baw of Warm and Hila var wae cited in the chaotic account.
A fragmented report from the Storcny Club and Commercial Chib shows a cooperation effort to secure quarters and a restroom for women. Despite months of work and city support, the effort did not raise sufficient funds to complete the project.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a health physician, a mayor or city head named Powell, a woman associated with admonishment, and references to health conferences and a chart. Content is garbled with many misspellings, limiting coherent facts or events.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a peculiar shooting involving Alan Keosauqua and Mrs John A Leagg near Iwourna, with scattered references to Me a Graig crossing a dirt road and a nurse or witness hearing a buzz. The text is tangled with many illegible names and places, making the event hard to pin down.
Ambiguous report notes a court action involving a company named Alien Cap Gumpany and individual RIL Arnall. It references damages of 120,900 for a claim tied to 116 shares, relating to a Fort Dodge area and Nea Moinen. The text mentions employee operation concerns and vehicle braking issues.
Fragmentary OCR note describes an Eastland area scene with mentions of Guiting Saveil Vasilen Rinaman and Nasas, plus two daughters and Din in Lone Tree, with references to Chi sana and Ramothio in a vague narrative. Names and places are unclear due to garbled transcription.
A garbled report describes a city event involving a market, a group named Puinjotos or similar, and an incident with drownings in a lawn area near Elja Paint. It mentions a JIAG event and emer generica context, but the exact facts are unclear due to OCR corruption.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a local event involving a named person and a regional unit of the national guard. Details about date, place, or exact action are unreadable, leaving only hints of a scouting or parade connection and an August time frame.
Fragmentary report describes a 1000 trot with multiple garbled words and names. Readable parts mention a 1000 fast run and individuals like Murcatine and Chas. fan, but details are largely illegible. The piece lacks cohesive facts to confirm event, participants, or outcome.
A damaged fragment notes a bank action and plan to spend over ten thousand in the next twenty years, mentioning individuals and a North region context. The garbled text references months and dates, with unclear names and places.
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