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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
1
London aide reports a Christmas day air clash over Sheerness as a German biplane aimed at London was intercepted by Royal Flying Corps. The British pilot engaged the raider, scoring hits, and forced it seaward. No bombs dropped. crowds watched from the coast.
Lontox Dec 28 Italian sailors from warships landed at Avilona to protect Europeans and residents as a violent revolt against Essad Pasha erupts in Tirana. Reports say his palace is looted and massacres occur. Italy's intervention could strain ties with Turkey and affect broader regional stability.
The emperor dissolved the Imperial Diet after rejecting the army expansion plan while backing a naval increase. The vote on the army measure failed by 65 to, and the naval increase was approved by seven. A temporary suspension of the house of peers spares an early election likely in March.
John Muir, renowned naturalist and founder of Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks, died in Los Angeles after pneumonia while on the Mojave Desert. Born in 1828 in Scotland, he immigrated at eleven and became a leading preservationist and explorer.
In Minneapolis federal court Judge Amidon rules for Mrs. Carolina M King against Carleton Hudson of Chicago. Decrees cancel four deeds and notes totaling about 60,000 plus property valued near 200,000 as fraudulent and counterfeit. Hudson labeled a minister of darkness. he faces forgery charges in New York.
Washington December 24 The Hobson resolution to submit a constitutional amendment for national prohibition failed in the House with 197 votes for and 89 against requiring two thirds. Mann amendments were defeated as long, bitter floor debate unfolded with speeches by Hobson and critics amid posters calling for restraint.
Charles M. Schwab, president of Bethlehem Steel, said a prosperity era will arrive within a year as Europe ordered American goods worth 200 million dollars. He noted transport facilities as the only difficulty and said his visit to England aimed to cancel submarine contracts. Secretary Bryan warned that war material shipments to belligerents breach neutrality.
Lisbon notes a formal motion by the chamber of deputies declaring Portugal prepares for intervention on Britain's side in Europe. The motion praises the new cabinet, says the political crisis is resolved along constitutional lines, and asserts the government will advance military defense of colonies and European intervention.
Chicago post office shipped 476 tons of parcels post matter on Tuesday, 60 percent more than a year ago, per Postmaster Dantehe Campbell.
San Antonio December 25 reports that Provisional President Gutierrez has quit the presidency of Mexico City due to differences with Gen. Felipe Angeles and followers of Zapata, relayed by T. R. Beltran, local constitutionalist consul.
The chamber of deputies on Wednesday unanimously approved an 8 506 000 000 franc war appropriation covering the next eight months including war costs. The measure totals about 1.7 billion dollars and was approved at Faris.
Berlin reports August von Mackensen has been promoted to oberst-general for his successes in Poland against the Jungslans. He also receives the Iron Cross first class for his efforts. Alfred Henry Lewis Dies In New York At 91
In Muskogee Oklahoma Judge Ralph B Campbell ruled that federal dry laws in the Indian Territory require proof liquor was brought into the state from a separate point. The decision held that mere proof of sale did not establish the necessary act for conviction.
Large list of names and parties shows Republicans Democrats Progressives and independents across states voting on a resolution. Totals include a final grand total of 163 votes in support or against the measure.
In Columbus Ohio former State Senator George K Cetona of Dayton who is in prison for involvement in the 1911 legislative bribery scandal is pardoned by Governor Cox. In Muscatine Tom London half brother of Jack London dies after years as a hermit. In Tokyo the foreign minister states no country asked Japan to send armies to Europe while the war minister notes arms sent valued at 10 million yen.
Washington report says Chairman Henry of the House Rules Committee will not bring up the Mondell woman suffrage measure before January 10. Opponents plan to press the issue on grounds that both suffrage and prohibition are states matters and should be decided locally.
Naples December 24 The Capri captain reports the American armored cruiser St Louis threatened to bombard Hodeida in the Red Sea when the French consul was arrested. Turks warned they would massacre if attacked. Hodeida was not bombarded. The warship is believed to be the Carolina or another ship.
The Iowa State University Iowa City Cedar Falls and Ames face a proposed annual increase of 520 875 for 1916 17 to support broader work and new buildings. The plan includes extending and reducing millage taxes and funding for specific structures such as a dental botany and geology buildings at Iowa City a science hall and homes at Ames and vocational and dormitory projects at Cedar Falls. The report argues the rise is needed due to expanding duties and maintained facilities.
Iowa delegates at a Chicago road builders convention push for major highway development and concrete use. State officials seek to set uniform county salaries, curb excess pay, and tighten traveling allowances amid tax and inheritance tax court actions.
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