23 Sep 1915
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1915
Page
1
An opinion piece discusses finance and aims of major players in Wall Street. It notes Great Britain and France as key nations in global finance and questions investors' plans. The article surveys intentions, trading positions, and whether leaders will disclose their strategies.
The article chronicles intense fighting across the eastern front with German advances in the north and center while Russian forces in the south press Austro German units. It notes Russia’s call for reserves could swell the army, inviting both new conscripts and students to potentially bolster manpower if mobilized.
Report claims disaster stemmed from four batteries with worn tyres, found by electricians during examination in dry dock. Juried in March 25 investigation notes the failure led to significant damage and loss aboard the vessel, with crew details referenced as Poasel and twenty-two men.
Authorities found 65 year old George Miller in a barn after a rat attack ends in fatal injuries. Miller, who was injured while working at the postal site, died from his wounds as a dog alerted by barking drew responders.
Local report states Prof. Ben Uipley Thayer of Nic Harvard TRY Fichoot was found floating in the Chaelon River after being missing for two days. Examiner Mc Orath suggested the death may involve foul play while authorities held conventions in the area.
Fragmentary item references a warlike voyage in the Balkans and Copenhagen press exchanges. Mentions Telegraph Company, newspapers, and potential wartime activity, but readable details are limited and scattered across broken text.
Ambassadors from Germany and the United States engaged in talks via Secretary Lansing to prevent a break in relations. The German envoy asserted no intent to undermine the spirit of assurances, urging Germany to disavow the submarine commander and seek arbitration if needed. Lansing stressed U S belief in German responsibility and the need to safeguard American lives from submarine actions.
A Washington ceremony announced the formation of a naval board to advise the American navy. Edison chaired the event with speakers Daniela and others. Members include Hudson Maxter, Bacon Sellora, and leaders from the American Society and related engineering and scientific groups across New York, Detroit, Pittsburgh, and New Jersey.
In the Rio Grande border region eight troopers from Troop A Twelfth Cavalry engaged Mexican forces near an American army camp. Private Anthony Craft of Detroit was killed, Trumpeter Harold Forney of Watertown shot, and Sergeant Walsa wounded. fight lasted about 20 minutes with two Mexicans seen wounded.
Fragmentary OCR reads of wartime totals show numbers like 384,022 men to London and British claims of heavy losses. The text mentions killed and misery with figures such as 6,965 and 70,598, but the data appear garbled and not verifiable.
A Madrid to Journal dispatch reports that a new Shasrrentian movement has broken in Portugal and major urban centers across the country, including Lisbon and Porto, with authorities reacting to spread of the movement to key financial hubs and political capitals.
In a chaotic spectacle at Brighton Beach, Packey McFarland outpointed Alike Gibson in a crowd aimed by spectators. Despite the referee’s draw call, critics favored McFarland for his cleaner blows and superior ring tactics while observers noted Gibson’s resilience and tactical pressure throughout the rounds.
An unstable OCR reads Turk City in flames after bombardment by allied forces. The Turkish ally Placser reportedly reacts on Tuesday as Phoexea lies about two miles northwest of Smerina amid ongoing conflicts and air raids.
Unclear wartime fragment notes a German submarine incident in the Mediterranean with mentions of ships and wireless signals. The text is garbled but indicates naval loss and communications activity involving Allied forces in the region.
A New York led consortium advances negotiations for a major international loan exceed 400 million dollars aimed at stabilizing currencies and capital markets. Prominent figures from American and British banking circles, including Lord Reading and bankers from Banque de France, participate in the formal talks. The delegation plans to secure underwriting and broad international backing for the credit facility.
Disjointed reports from Chicago Washington New York and Brooklyn describe romantic entanglements legal matters and political dispatches. Notes include a betrothal refusals and potential marriages, a German forgery extradition, a UK-UK political angle, and a New York racing event with mixed results. Public and diplomatic items surface with sparse clarity.
A damaged report notes the release of an American detainee connected to Mea and ileiing activities. The document mentions John Almon, a traveling representative, and asserts the individual was held by a military guard. Details are unclear due to the fragmentary text.
Washington reports say the administration will discuss Mexican affairs with Carranza representatives. The outcome hinges on recognition of the Mexican government and restoring peace. In New York the Pan American conference is set to convene, while warnings urge Americans in northern Mexico to depart due to military activity and unrest.
Washington reports that Austrian Ambassador Dumba will depart soon for Austria as Vienna ignores the U S recall request. Parle Parma is recalled on leave, while Dumba is slated to sail from New York aboard a Norwegian Youth bound for Rotterdam. Mech. Oumbarg expected in Washington for a short visit.
A bank cashier pled guilty to charges in a Diesel State case. The defendant admitted guilt on Tuesday, facing a potential four-year sentence. Prosecutors seek restitution totaling 109,000 with additional penalties. The court set conditions requiring prompt reporting and a review in the next terms.
A case of bubonic plague was reported in New Orleans. Quarantine measures were advised by authorities to prevent spread and protect public health.
The Italian ministry of war announced that a French ships commander torpedoed and severely damaged a Soviet destroyer in the Adriatic on September 9 while cooperating with the Italian front.
A Colorado woman accuses her conductor husband of repeated assaults and adulterous conduct over 28 years. She says he kissed another woman and five times attempted to poison her, deserted her for long periods, and paid attention to a different woman, while denying and downplaying the allegations.
Wiebila Kansas court records show Robert Williams, husband of a Riverside area woman, fined after a photograph alleged he stole cucumbers and other tubers from neighbor Knowler. The image, taken at dusk, depicted him crossing property lines as Mrs Williams claimed the produce was transferred to her husband’s sister to prove their loss. She appealed the ruling to district court.
Mules driven through Alton area face pests and ambushes as a local effort to protect livestock heats up. O T Kendall and Wanda are central figures amid tensions with Alton residents. Fleas and insects hinder stock care while suspensions and fashion notes sway public attention.
A garbled report from Topeka indicates Governor Capper’s office sought to limit solicitation of young women for overseas labor. The correspondent claims widespread coercion and lists concerns about inroad by recruitment efforts, urging protective measures and monitoring.
A hold-up in Portland Oro is reported to have failed when Cyria Marolua was struck on the nose but protected by her scarf and belt buckle. The attacker’s blow caused minor bleeding while the thief’s loot, a nine dollar stash, was hidden under a folded toque and missed by the robbers.
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