European economic outlook and global trade notes
A Philadelphia bank official observes Europe’s uneven recovery with France and Paris facing price surges while England trims excess. Portugal boosts imports, Spain shows awakening, and Russia’s oil and transport woes hinder revival. Oil from Baku remains sought, but Bolshevik nationalization harms industry. England’s antiquated rents and royal duties appear in curious notes alongside jobless officers and a push for publicity to aid ex-soldiers. Additional items cover motor vehicle registrations, shipping, and wartime trade frictions.
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Philadelphia
Europe
France
Paris
England
New York
London
Portugal
Spain
Angela
Col
B Engichard
Duma
Rusia
Englehard
Baku
Colonel Englehard
Great Britain
Vanes Coy
Three Children Die in Farm Accident Near Miller SD
On Sept 14 two Burnham children were killed and a third died in a Pierre hospital after a manure spreader with four horses began moving while they clambered into it. The deadly accident occurred near the Hyde county line.
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Miller, SD
Mira
Burnham
Hyde County
Here
Pierre
Ingenuity Helps Blind Man See Through Cane Aid
An up to date blind pedestrian uses a cane to navigate with speed and safety, aided by ingenuity. The account notes safe walking despite danger and mentions a local area east of the city with land plots recently sold.
Sharkey Defeats Herman In Newspaper Decision
New York challenger Jack Sharkey won a newspaper decision over Pete Herman of New Orleans in a 10 round bout at East Chicago Indiana. The result has no official bearing as no referee scored the fight. Washington meanwhile reports September currency actions and a national bank call.
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Sharkey
Herman
Chicago
Ind
Jack Sharkey
New York
Pete Herman
New Orleana Herp
Washington
Sam Fa
South Dakota Supreme Court Rules on Sheriff Remuneration
The South Dakota Supreme Court held that a county sheriff must obtain requisition from the governor before pursuing and arresting a criminal beyond state borders to claim expenses. The decision, with all judges except Judge Whiting agreeing, stems from Sheriff Herman Wangsness’ claim for costs in pursuing Tom Fuller. county commissioners denied payment, and the circuit court sided with the sheriff before appeal.
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Sioux Falla
South Dakota
State Supreme Court
Whiting
Minnehaha County
J. T. Medin
Herman
Supreme Court
Atty States
Wissener
Surviving Patchwork of Skull Surgery in Loepp Case
C L Loepp of Huron South Dakota believed near death after head injury in an August 14 automobile crash. Dr Harry Merck removed brain tissue debris and debris from the windshield then replaced the protruding brain and Loepp regained consciousness in an hour and has since been convalescing. In another note from Anklton South Dakota the Missouri River pontoon bridge near winter crossing completed with plans for a steam ferry next summer and the Meridian Highway Bridge project ongoing. Bridgewater and Canistota marked the 35th anniversary of Rev Albert C McCauley’s pastorate with sermons by Rev William D Wallace.
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Chicago
C. L. Loepp
Huron, & D
Merchant
Koepp
Harry Merck
Merck
Bridgewater
8. D
Bridgewater and
Canistota
Albert C. McCauley
William D. Wallace
Sioux Falls
Refugee Children Sail Homeward on Yomo Maru
Nine hundred Russian refugee children boarded the Japanese steamer Yomo Maru at New York for Copenhagen after over a week at Fort Wadsworth Staten Island. They travel toward Petrograd under the care of the American Red Cross.
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New York
Copenhagen
Fort Wadsworth
Staten Island
Riberia
Ther
Petrograd
Rod Crosa
Refused Ball For John Digre In Murder Case
Sioux Falls Sept 11 Judge Bergh refused the ball for John Digre a Sherman County farmer charged with jointly killing Martin Matheson. Mrs Anna Matheson confined to bed in county jail was assigned a nurse for observation and may not need hospital care. Digre s hearing set for Thursday at 9 am in municipal court with possible combined proceedings.
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Sioux Falls
M. D
John Digre
Sherman
Anna Matheson
Martin
Bergh
Digre
Waggoner
Prairie fires feared as drought returns in central state
Authorities warn prairie fires likely in central and western areas as small fires already begin. Heavy grass and a gale could spread flames, risking livestock, buildings and even lives. officials urge extreme precautions to prevent a major blaze.
Five Rattlesnakes in One Load of Hay
A Harrold man, Max Boeden, hauled hay and found five rattlesnakes in the load. After a cautious exit he returned with boots and padded trousers to remove and exhibit the snakes. The incident occurred near Pierre, South Dakota, on September 11. Also two Missouri men—Charles L. Combs and John Jones—were arrested in Yankton for possessing liquor, claiming Canadian purchase at 65 a case and intent to sell in Missouri.
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Pierre
Max Boeden
Harrold
Yankton, 8
Charles L. Combs
Rockport
John Jones
Fairfax
Canada
Missouri
Magnusen Admits His Financial Condition
Peter D Magnusen a Springfield stock and real estate dealer testified in the Sioux Falls federal court session that his liabilities average about 1.5 million dollars and his assets range from 700000 to 800000. Eugene Colburn Sioux City testified he accepted about 1 million in cattle paper through Sioux City banks at 4 percent commission and deeds of five lands were assigned to him to secure cattle paper. A trustee has agreed to turn over the property to banks represented in Bronx City.
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Sioux Falls
Peter D. Magnusen
Springfield
Eugene Colburn
Sioux City
Magnusen
Colburn
Bronx City
The Eleventh Hour in Work Ethic and Pressure
A London Spectator essay weighs the merits of high pressure work versus steady pace. It argues the 11th hour mindset can sharpen judgment and speed, yet questions whether constant pressure yields true peak performance or merely late reproduction of thought.
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London Spectator
Lth
Fly and the Bald Head Protects Guests From Flies
In Commerce and Finance analysis the Maine Supreme Court upholds a guest’s right to leave a hotel due to fly infestations. Williams vs Sweet ruled that nuisance flies justify breaking a contract for lodging if dining and sanitary conditions are poor. Hotelkeepers must maintain clean, inviting services or patrons may depart.
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Gupre
Maine
High Court
Williams Vs. Sweet
Im- Wen
Inevitable War Echoes In 1916 Republican Platform
The Springfield Republican recalls the 1916 GOP stance on neutrality and defense, noting the party favored strong armaments for protection but not a European army. It contrasts this with the era’s mood as WWI raged, including Verdun and the phrase They shall not pass. The piece also weaves in literary excerpts and a London Times note on wireless links between London and Copenhagen.
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Springfield Republican
Hardin
Republican Party
United States
Republican National Platform
Europe
Republcan Party
Wnes
France
Verdun
Wireless naval exchange boosts Danish Swedish Norse tunes
The British depot ship Greenwich used wireless heavily in harbor until ordered by the British Jegation to stop. After ceasing transmission, signals improved and oceanic voice quality allowed clearer reception of opera singer M Melchior and Danish Swedish Norwegian and English songs. Authorities expect wireless communication between England and Denmark to grow.
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Greenwich
Signor Marconi
M. Melchior
Zigzag Clock claims aid to Allied naval convoy safety
From the Pittsburgh Dispatch the zigzag clock invention by Capt Wyatt and Capt Lewis, former British naval officers, is under royal commission review for awards. They say the device allowed ships to alter course in time to avoid submarine torpedoing, aiding convoys with troops across the Atlantic during the war.
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Pittsburgh Dispatch
Wyatt
Lewis
Ther
Royal Commission On Awards
Richard Webb
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Bince
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Vemsia
Platte
Germany
Preir Lee
Associa
Lannex
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Wumkes
Guy Kelly
Wumke
Kelly
S. D
Frank Murphy
Fifth Ave
Nee von
Caeriff
Brookings
James W. Wilson
State College
Union Fibre Company
Winona
Minn
Brule
Kimball
Brule County
Chicago Hospital
Vontoon
Missouri River
Uate
John Digre Gage
Sigux Pals
Mre Maud BE. Bolinx
Charles H. Boling
Selby
Huron
W. Nicholson
Hichigas Chain Farm Bureau
West River Country
Michigan
Nicholson
Blank Hills
el Rhe
East Holles
Cearra
Tam
Yiavti
Taylor
London Times
Copentigen
Alexendra
New York Times
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Constantine
Greece
Switzerland
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Turkey
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Adera
Gerald
Ike
Madeline
Poe
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