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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1916
Page
3
chaotic report from Juarez details Villa forces attacking Chihuahua City, with fighting on the streets and claims of Villa entry. Carranza officials deny evacuations and warn of telegraph rumors while casualties mount among Villa and Carranza troops.
Kansas City reports affidavits claiming repeated voting in the November 7 election. Witnesses allege one man voted 39 times, another 37, a third 32, and a fourth eight times, with fraud spans multiple parties. The affidavits were submitted to U S District Attorney Francis M. Mion and special DOJ counsel Arthur T. Bagley.
Patterson reports a push by the silk manufacturers of America asking Congress to add a 5 percent specific duty to the existing 4 percent ad valorem duty on imported dyestuffs. The move aims to protect the American dye sector and maintain domestic gown production for royal markets.
Petrograd dispatches report Alexander Vrepult as Russian railways minister appointed premier replacing M. Sturmer. Trepost slated to explain government reforms to Duma, signaling a liberal victory over the bureaucracy amid a political crisis.
Vienna dispatch outlines Empress Zita's life from birth in May 1892 at Villa Reale to her marriage to Archduke Charles Francis in 1911. It notes her musical talent, studies in literature and philosophy, and early court life in Vienna and Galicia. The piece lists children born 1912 to 1916 and mentions Charles Francis’ victories in battles of Aiero and Asingo.
Mitchell8 died from injuries after the automobile he drove plunged over an embankment near his farm. The crash occurred as the car climbed a hill when its lights failed and one of the severed axles punctured the driver's skull.
Lincoln May 24 telephone poles will brace the Nebraska Capitol house for the legislature session The ceiling stands 37 feet high and no other timbers could reach the needed height The state engineering department works to secure the building before the session Also Des Moines deputy food commissioner B O Lift resigns effective December Vis.
Washington November 24 estimated population of continental United States on January 1 1917 will be 107926309 and with outlying possessions 12309286 according to census bureau counts from 1900 and 1910 increases. Treasury statists using another method estimate continental population at 103602000 on November.
Russian and Austro German reports describe continued fighting around Monastir with Entente troops pressing from the west while Russians push south in Dobrudia and along the Danube. Bulgarians allegedly moving near the Alt valley as Romanian forces hold a line near Tecion.
In London in November a dispatch reports General Sarrail warning the Athens government that Entente forces will use force if a required evacuation of Katerina is not ordered. The Greek royalist troops reportedly refuse to evacuate as demanded by authorities.
London reports the death of Sir Hiram Moaxin inventor of the Automatic system of Thearms. A pioneer in electrical machines and locomotives he held many patents and contributed to early air flight. His machine gun, developed 1884 in London, influenced British war use and parliamentary debate.
Pain New York reports the American international corporation declared a 75 cents per share dividend on common stock to stockholders of record as of a date to be determined. The payment date is to be announced.
Alfred P. Thom told the congressional railroad investigating committee that railroads will need about 256 million dollars more annually for 10 to 12 years to build capacity for growing commerce. He urged replacing state and local controls with federal regulation to safeguard investors and ensure coordinated financing.
The national Grange adopted resolutions opposing compulsory military training in schools and government railroad ownership. It backed statewide prohibition, meat packing industry investigation, rural credits, and expanded subsidies for farm incomes. It also praised John Skellan Williams for guiding government funds to Western and Southern banks last year.
In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania the recount shows Gar Campbell leading by 75 votes in the thirty second district with the soldier vote pending a cotabulation. Counsel for Rep A J Barchfeld files a petition claiming the tally sheet figures were used instead of the official return sheet in unverified precincts. Clyde Kelly defeats W T H Coleman in the Thirtieth district by 82 votes.
Washington November 24. President Wilson’s amauk message to Congress is now with the printer and runs about 2000 words. It is among the shorter documents of its kind on record.
Milo Crozet, in financial trouble with American Express for 7200 dollars, reportedly committed suicide by inhaling noxious gas. He was found alive by his son at his flower store and died later in a hospital.
Attorneys for the railroad and the government said a tentative deal on the Adamson eight hour law has been sent to Attorney General Gregory in Washington. The Kansas City hearing before Judge Pollack will not be held until final action on the case.
Washington reports the modern trade commission set December 1 for the hearing on the newsprint paper situation inviting manufacturers jobbers newspaper publishers and others to appear. The inquiry will probe possible conspiracies to raise prices with input from the American News Publishers Association and paper makers.
A formidable American fleet is in port at New Fork allowing officers and thousands of enlisted men to attend the Army and Navy football game tomorrow. The ships include a dreadnaught seven battleships five cruisers a torpedo boat and two cali llera. Between 60 and 12 000 will be granted liberty. The Army and Navy squads arrived today.
Berlin November 4. US Secretary Grew met Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg and informal talks discussed proposed changes to compulsory Belgian labor on concessions to Belgian national feelings and public opinion. The Spanish ambassador also raised Belgian interests in the same subject.
Berlin reports the funeral of the late Emperor Francis Joseph is set for November 30 with ceremonies to be held in Vienna. Emperor Charles has ordered the rites conducted according to Spanish ceremonial traditions.
London reports the British hospital ship Braemer Castle of 6230 tons, carrying wounded from Salomiki to Malta, was mined or torpedoed in the Aegean Sea near Vlejatly. All on board are saved. The incident was announced today despite confusion in details.
In Trunteville Alabama on November 4 Davia Overton former Madison Circuit Court clerk testified he killed Judge W T Lawler in self defense. The judge’s death had remained unclarified since Lawler's son was found in the river last June. Archbold Operated for Appendicitis New York Nov New Jersey Standard Oil president John Archbold underwent abdominal surgery at home last night.
The German Reichstag opens discussion on a bill for universal military service from ages 17 to 60. Secretary of the Interior von Loebell argues the measure mobilizes millions for a war of economy, while General Gratmer notes urged munition production increases. A new decree reduces medical exemptions to April 1, 1915 amid wartime strains.
Milwaukee dispatch reports Henry Arbughie a one year old inventor facing accusations of involvement in thefts from a company branch of an International concern. Authorities say he claimed to have invented a process for dyeing and machinery and allegedly sought profits from anticipated sales before his arrest.
The text shows a disrupted political fragment mentioning Wilson, Santa Fe, Mexico, and democratic terms but contains numerous garbled words. It appears to reference political figures and parties but lacks coherent events, dates, or clear actions. Further readable content is needed for a precise summary.
The article discusses mounting calls for a food embargo to curb high living costs. It notes Governor Lansing’s view that domestic measures precede international action and that Representative Fitzgerald plans hearings in December. Farm regions expect pressure from Congress as petitions for relief flood in.
The American Federation of Labor convention urged a federal commission to probe rising food prices and push embargoes on wheat and other exports if allowed by trade agreements. It called for prosecutions for price gouging, and for action against false or extortionate publishing.
George urged Chicago citizens to join a boycott on eggs to force price cuts. The health committee considered the plan and prepared to implement it by urging retailers to lower prices.
New York Nov 4 William Jennings Bryan announced in an address to the Rotary Club that after addressing economic issues he will devote himself to moral matters. He said tariff discussions have stretched for 108 years and may continue 160 more, but once the moral question is settled the matter is settled and his efforts should yield quicker, more satisfactory results.
London dispatch reports Australia bans all wool and sheep skin exports without prime ministerial assent. The decree, issued under federal regulation, aims to control wool shipments amid notes from Reuters and a separate London dispatch about New Zealand wool exports.
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