Germans Heavily Depend on Artillery in Verdun Campaign
Glowing dispatches say German heavy guns crush Verdun defenses as French forces suffer. Major Metaht notes artillery dominance and greater German ammunition stockpiles. Official reports from Paris and Amsterdam confirm torpedoing of the steamship Sumer by a German submarine and Germany’s cautious stance with the United States on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perlin
Breteurelty
eAlthough
Dee Fens
KOCOM
France
Amsterdam
Tia
London
Mona
Norvilo
Sumer
Dietman
Busser
Qivpateh
Germar
United States
Germany
Death by own action ends life of crime in Carrington
Carrington North Dakota May 16 A four year old boy Shiflet reportedly died by his own action yesterday while hunted by a sheriff seeking his arrest for the murder of his father two weeks earlier. The death closes a crime sequence in which he is believed to have killed his father, mother, and a brother.
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Carrington
N.T
Shiflet
Joseph Ehinet
Patelals
Joseph
Unclear record of farm death and coroner verdict in 19th century crime case
Fragmentary report describes a bumalog attack and a 2 year old death of Mrs Joseph Battle by gunshot at her basement stairs. Anfield, sole farm resident, was implicated as coroner’s jury returns a suicide verdict. nine years earlier Anfield’s brother disappeared. Last seen he won with Antiall. Circumstances hint Anfield’s possible responsibility in Joseph’s death, authorities advised.
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Joseph Battle
Anfield
Hoime
Auletde
Antiell
Joseph
Perhaps It's Kidney Trouble Advert for Penslar Liver Saline
A vintage ad warns that kidney trouble causes back pain and urges relief with Penslar Liver Saline and Palmetto Compound. It touts two sizes and prices, claiming the formulas cleanse the system and protect against eye and kidney issues, from A. St. Melntyre rus Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thor Zands
Efurt
Venalar Buch
Palmetta
A. St. Melntyre Rus Co
British Captives Treated Kindly in Mesopotamia
London reports an eye witness account from Mesopotamia stating Turkish general Khad Pasha, who received Townshend's surrender at Katre in Atmara, praised British prisoners. He commended their defense, urged generous feeding, and expressed regret that Turkish supplies were insufficient for Townshend and his men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mapatel
Hritish
Mesopotamia
Khad Pasha
Dritieh
Townshend
Katre Atmara
Bia
Katt Imsta
Unemployment Declines Sharply in Paris War Economy
Paris reports unemployment nearly eliminated as of early May, with minister of labor noting a revival in industry. Government data show over 80 percent of factories at full capacity by end of January and employment slightly above normal levels, reflecting wartime production gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Promontory Mine Stock Exchange Update
Salt Lake May U The Tabertor Volunteer Mining company listed on the Salt Lake Stock & S ing exchange. A new president and secretary treasurer named, capitalization at 7 000 000 shares with 60 000 in treasury. Company owns three adjoining claims in Promontory district and two in Blackemith Fork. Development details include feet of workings and a tunnel driven 13 feet. No conflicts or mortgages. plan to push ground development with mining tools and crew.
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Salt Lake
May
Tabertor Volunteer Mining Company
Ats
Salt Lake Btock & Sing Exchange
Lap Niele
W. PB
Punk
Treasury
Veuondeharoo
Tea Dama
Tea Lakeview Mining Company
Promontory
Blackemiih Fork
Tum Company
Jeane
Lakeslew Mining Company
UIS
Mints
Wackamith Park Ranzon
Sinking of the Cymric by torpedo hits details arrive
May 10 reports from Pantry Ireland recount the White Star liner Cymric being torpedoed. Four crew killed, chief steward drowned, 107 crew and passengers saved by a nearby sloop after abandoning ship. The Cymric sank at 3:30 am. all aboard were British nationals except one Russian and two Belgians. American consul confirms no Americans aboard and no warning given.
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Pantry
Ireland
Eraw
Boata
Tor Peteer
Ostaric
London
Wee Jey Frost
Queers Town
Bantry
Cymric
Frost
Pureulig
State Department
Vassal Frost
Queenstown
Ffrom
Brazil Reacts to German Note on Verdun and Submarine War
Mo Janeiro May 9 A note from Brazil questions Germanys claim of victorious armies after Verdun. It cites internal political currents delaying action and notes The Journal do Comercio doubts the legality of German submarine warfare. It says Wilsons reply will prompt continued submarine action and warns against expecting a US rupture before torpedoing ends.
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Mo Janeiro
Noriclade
Verdun
Wilsin
Journal
Do Comercio
Preval
Ient Wilson
Beliave
United States
A Scientific Query at a Rural School
A visiting scientist asked nine country school juniors to pose questions he could not answer. After several tries, a young boy in the class asked a garbled query about being stuck in mud up to the neck while a brick was thrown at the head, asking if he would dock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stew Raln
Agewers
Epidemic-like Skin Ailment Reported in Advertisement
An old advertisement describes a severe skin eruption on the head face and arms. The text notes pus formation and intense itching corrected by a Cuticura Soap and Ointment treatment. The claim includes a sample free offer and a mail solicitation from a California address dated November 3, 1885.
Praise for President Highlights Democratic State Convention
The keynote speech in Crown Iowa praised President Wilson and his administration while outlining needs for the next four years. The speaker stressed “reasonable preparedness” and distinguished between preparedness for war and war itself, urging non partisan support for national plans. Poland May 20.
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Crown
Witcom
Hers’ Br ET
Meredith
Des Moines
Hoe
Tapitt Tepranitavion
Rura‘credie
Meérrebant Maroe
Towa
St. Louis
Wilson
Iowa
Sale of Special Taxes Ogden City Weber County Utah
Notice of sale for delinquent special taxes including fever curb and gutter in Ogden City Weber County Utah. Auction to be held at the north front door of Ogden City Hall starting at 1:30 pm on an announced day with continuation if needed. Various parcels listed with tax amounts and property descriptions.
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Notlerte
Ogden City
Weberber County
Weber County
C.S
Drysdaye
SW. Cor
Beg
Andrew Frebers
N. W
Matison
Aald
Bes
Thos. C. Fallantrat
Lote
Mat BO. Cc
Nue Cor
Mt. Ne
D. P. Walker
Je—Tots
Corey
Board of Commissionera
Xard P
Commissionera
Henniger Avenus
Twelfth
Thirteenth Streets
Twelfth Street
Washington Avenue
Nich
AML
Sald Streets
Flannier Arenus
Engineer’s
Farley Avenue
Township 6
Hange 1
East Lake Dane
Meridian
Unie States
Orden City
Utah
City Recorder
Board of Commissioners
Is Firet
Board of
Comale Mowers
Onion City
Ogden City delinquent assessments and sidewalk district notice
Delinquent assessment list for various properties in Ogden City contains names of parcels owners and dollar amounts includes references to Lakeview and Adams avenues District No 105 curb and gutter district and sidewalks improvement notice outline public sale and protest deadline May 27 1916 with Board of Commissioners hearing May 29 1916 City Treasurer Carl Allison certifies accuracy and authority of sale terms
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Tattle Fe
Marc
Fata
Elizabeth Bayle
East Park Addition
Bast Park
Lottie M. Stephens
Tate
Lake View
Bipha J
Stephene-Lais
Lakeview
BON
Owen
Lota Soc
Noas
Crowker—Lais
Lakeview Addition
Anna SF. Hitchinson
Noth
Lote
Elk
Tapesiew
Tuschman Realty Co
Lorenzo Jackson
Wartowoo
Hirge
Newo
Tober
Curb and Gutter District
Head
Kenricke and
Wekstone
Binck
Lakeview Adin
Ruschman Realty Cs
Week UI
Mary E. Dutchman
Lakeview Adan
Lottie
Stephens
Lakeview Addn
Maroney
Georginia Critchlow
Ba' See
W. R. Jackson
Adams
Ralph E. Wosg
N. W. Cor
Jong W
Adams Ave
Bex
Dusehman Realty Co
Say. Cor. Wald Lot
Th. N
Ber
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Port Hea
Cymric Crew
Torpedo Steuck
Brazil
Tina
Pak
Ak Market
Makuund
Cal
Tondon
utel-Argara
Tigris Corps
McCune-Foulger Co
Allieon
Vial
Carl Allison
Walter Richey
Bidewalk District
Ogden Standard
Detroit
Indies
Eccles
Utah Power & Light Company
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