Plotters Guilty in Defrauding U S Government Over Coal Ship Clearances
In New York on December 4 a U S district court jury found Dr Karl Buenz and three Hamburg American Line officials guilty of conspiring to deceive the United States by obtaining false clearances for ships carrying coal and supplies to German cruisers in the Atlantic. The four defendants face up to two years and a $10 000 fine each. A fifth defendant, Felix Soffner, remains tried separately.
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New York
United States District Court
Karl Huens
United States
Atlantic
di G
Federal Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
Uberty
Karl Buenz
Hamburg-American Inc
New York City
George Kotter
Mba
Adolph Hachmeister
Joseph Poppinghaus
Lne
Felix Soffner
Doctor Buenz
Kotter
Legislature Recess Ordered After Turbulent Session
The Legislature adjourns until February 23, after two days of toll calls and a final emergency appropriation vote. The Senate agrees to a recess to February 23 following the adjournment and a joint resolution.
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House
Senate
Assembly
Austrian Ministers Resign Confirmed by Emperor Letter
Emperor Francis Joseph confirms resignations of interior minister Karl Heinold d Udynski commerce minister Rudolf Schuster von Bonport and finance minister Baron Hugel von Malifeldpy. Appointments follow within the cabinet as new ministers are named. The report also notes Mrs William Randolph Hearst bearing twins and a Greek steamer Zarafis sunk by a submarine in the Mediterranean with crew rescued.
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Amsterdamy-Holland
Francis Joseph
Wiener Zeitung
Vienna
Karl Heinold d'Udynski
Interior
Rudolf Schuster von Bonport
Baron Hugel von Malifeldpy
Finance
Heo One Sebtlinefverst
Supreme” Doubt of Accounts
Zarafis
Medstar
Ranean
Advicag
Bulgarians Take Prisrend as Serbian Army Surrender Near Monastir
Official Bulgarian HQ reports Prisrend captured after a brief battle with 16 000 to 17 000 Serbian prisoners taken. War material seized includes 50 field cannon 20 000 rifles and 148 vehicles. Monastir reportedly surrendered to Bulgarians and Austro German forces prepare along the Danube frontier.
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Berlin
Sayville
Prisrend
London
Monastir
Athens
Daily Telegraph
Morning Post
Bucharest
Rusthal
Danube
Rowntunian
Danubs
Roumanig
Ford peace expedition passports issued for neutral nations
Washington reports seventy two passports good only in neutral countries were issued for Ford peace expedition members. Some applications were refused for faults or citizenship issues including suffragist Inez Milholland Boissvalln whose passport was denied due to her husband’s foreign citizenship. Henry Ford returned to New York and outlined a plan to send peace delegates to Europe with hopes of a general conference at The Hague.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Inez Milngland Boissavain
New York
Louis P. Lachner
Ford Expedition
Henry Ford
Europe
The
Hague
Mob Hangs Negro Man and Kills Sheriff's Son in Arkansas
A mob of over 100 stormed the Forrest City jail and hanged William Patrick, a negro man, from a telephone pole. They also killed John Nichols Jr., son of County Assessor John Nichols, amid a violent episode in early December. In other notes, reports claim Austriana has evacuated Kemberg due to a scurvy epidemic with about 200 fresh cages daily. Nearby, Serbian deputies and ministers arrived in Athens as Greece and Monastir tensions continue.
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Forrest City
Ark
William Patrick
Pegré
John Nichols
John, Nichols
Lemberg
London
Bueparest
Bulgars Capture Priszend as Serbian Fronts Break
Berlin reports Bulgarian forces seized Priszend near the Albanian border with about 3000 troops and Austro German units took 1000 prisoners southwest of Mitrovitsa. Bucharest dispatches note Romania forbids Danube under Russian control and will defend neutrality if needed. Monastir fell. French fall back along Cerna and burn bridges to slow Bulgars.
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London
J Couse
Romania
Bulgaria
Teutonic
Serbia
Berlin
Priszend
Mitravitea
Bucharest
Russia
Mania
Danube
Serbian Macedonia
Sofia
Monastir
Serba
Brendhra
Notable Diverse Early War News Flash
Dispatches from Newport Kingston Blanchard homicide noted turfman and trainer shot. Rome Archbishop Hegin to be received by the pope. Versailles death of Franco American poet Stuart Merrill. New York Belgian commission arrives to supervise wartime relief and finance matters on the Adriatic.
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Newport
Kingston Blanchard
Rome
Carolinal Hegin
Quebec
United States
Versailles
Stuart Merrill
New York
Alois van da Wyere
Ernest de Cartier
China
Edmund Carton de Wart
Societe Generala Belge
Jiner Adriatie
Millionaire Weds Employee In Akron Marriage Stir
Ohio news reports 74 year old barber millionaire founder of the Diamond Match company, Mr Barker, wed his private secretary Mary F. Orr, 38, in Akron. The couple, wealthy and driven by personal ties, left for Washington after the ceremony.
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Akron
Ohio
Columbus
Barber
Mary FP. Orr
Barker
Diamond Match Company
Announce Bonus At Attia Powder Company
Announce from the Attia Powder Company reports a rash bonus for workers with long service. The incentive equals ten percent of the base value, though the wording is unclear and appears garbled.
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Banus
Attia Powder Company
Lant
Allies Cruiser Hit and Confusion Mark War News
Fragmented report mentions an Allied cruiser hit and stray references to battles near Constantinople and Turku. The garbled text seems to recount fighting events and announced actions without clear details or dates.
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Tvlas
Londonk
Lec
Turku
Uardafelles Averyiger
Fragmented overheard court hearing text fragment
A garbled transcript shows a judge reacting to a plea or testimony about personal relationships and lifestyle changes including a reference to becoming a raw-food follower. The quoted lines are incomplete and difficult to parse.
Velvet Hands and Care In One Night Remedies
A quirky clipping shows an advertising claim for Cuticura soothing hands with soap suds and ointment, promising a one night treatment for red rough and chapped skin. It mixes product copy with humorous quips and snippets about personal conversations and jokes.
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Mall
Cuticura
Heston
aAdy
Wisdom Is Priceless Yet Paid In The End
A youth travels far seeking an interview with the Shelbyville Sage. The sage offers wisdom for two dollars, framed as a business instinct rather than health or charity, valuing his book as a tribute rather than a mere fee.
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Wesk
Shelbyville
Larne Club for Boys Opens in Roxbury
Boston Globe urges boys to avoid distractions and pursue a steady path. The Roxbury boys club, well housed and equipped, offers opportunities to channel energy into productive work and steer youth toward manly achievement.
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Larne Club
Boston’ Globe
Wilich
Roxbury
Boya’ Club
Manly
Coffee to Postum: A Californian's Health Note
A California wife recounts swapping coffee for Postum after nervous breakdowns and insomnia. She notes her husband’s headaches eased after quitting coffee and accepting Postum, praising improved sleep and weight gain as they switched to Postum cereals and soluble powder. The ad-like testimony cites Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan.
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Puce
Postum Co
Battle Cretk
Mich
Postum
Iowa County Fairs Earned Over Half Million in 1915
A. R. Corey reports ninety three county and district fairs in 1915 cost $621 599 66 with 15 805 attendees 112 334 more than 1914. Fifty six fairs profited while thirty seven lost. receipts totaled 564 419 49 up 60 000 from 1914 and expenses rose about 320 000.
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Des Moines
Alra
A. R. Corey
State “Appartment of Agriculture
Grinnell Forms Aero Club of Iowa in Grinnell
Grinnell hosts the Aero Club of Iowa with headquarters in Grinnell and articles of incorporation filed. E B Brande serves as president with a proposed seventy members to start and affiliation to the Aero Club of America. The club aims to attract militia interest and promote aviation science.
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E. B. Brande
J. Ll. Fellow
Harold L. Beyer
W. C. Robinson
Grinnell
Amerian
Y. BE. Spaulding
Dog Named Kentfold Wounded in Hunting Accident
In Oskaloosa Kentfold may die after a hunting accident caused by his own dog. The gun exploded when a paw struck the trigger while Kentfold held the cocked shotgun. He was injured in the hand and chest and taken to hospital.
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Oskaloosa
Kentfield
Ae ‘Waa
Kentfold
Jonning
Girl Bound and Gagged Mystery Assault Near Algona
Ruth Mummbo, 15, found gagged and bound to a table in a shed behind her Algona home. Parents report a gray whiskered man stopped at the house asking for something to get. Police investigate the unidentified offender as the case remains unclear.
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Algona
Ruth’ ‘Mtummbo
Fruits for Constipation Sold Under Pure Food Laws
An ad proclaims a harmless food named LES FRUITS made of figs dates prunes raisins and green leaves to alleviate constipation without drugs. It claims early use in Namur Arabil and promises a booklet and free sample from Arabian Fruits Co at 1170 Broadway New York.
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Namur
Arabis
Alexandria
United State
United State Teahways
Tryt
Broadway
New York
N. Y—Ady
Chopin Birthplace Estate in Zelazowa Wola Destroyed
The Chopin birthplace estate in Zelazowa Wola was burned by retreating Russians. The castle park and the monument to the composer lie in ruins with only a pile of stones remaining.
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Chopin
Pola
Zelazowa-Wolameit Warsta
Improved Quinine Laxative Brama Quinias Adverts
An old advert promotes an improved quinine laxative claiming no nervousness or head ringing. It touts Laxative Brana Quinias by EW Grove with a focus on safety for all users and a bold claim of gentler effects compared to ordinary quinine.
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Grove
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