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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
1
The Freeman Tribune surveys war weariness and food inflation, noting Germany's strain, U. S. price pressures, and calls for domestic economy. It critiques government handling, proposes preservation of state capitol, and comments on public sentiment toward leaders and policy.
London reports from H C Hamilton describe Bueleng's militant suffragettes stepping up a pro war push. Jessie Kenney says the movement targets ministers to end the war and directs actions in South Wales Clyde and Scottish districts, including munition factories. They attack Lord Haldane and Viscount Grey amid pro German mood at the Foreign Office and blame Grey for Venizelos recognition failure.
Spirit Lake Iowa scene last week when a stranger named Reason bought a gun at Hull Spurbeck store and shot himself in the oil shed behind the building after inquiries and no known relatives. The man acted alone with no stated motive and authorities sought to identify him.
New York secret session ends quickly with disagreement over eight hour law. Washington reports more than sixty million dollars traded on Wall Street from Wilson peace note leaks. Roumania oil fields valued at 150 million dollars before German seizure. Germany claims seven eighths of Roumania and announces a force of 10 200 soldiers captured. Japan reports 50 survivors from the San Katn wreck, including two Americans, with many feared dead.
New York December 28 powerful forces align as Billy Sunday prepares for a major campaign in New York City with a giant tabernacle planned for Upper Manhattan. Organizers divide the city into sectors while Broadway Wall Street and Bohemia loom as opposing influences.
Davenport reports the Greater Iowa Association claims 1916 Iowa egg production valued at about 22 million dollars, a surge tied to hens on the job, while national coverage fixates on citrus crops and orange trains. It argues Iowa should advertise its farm products more.
A report notes a large trainload of oranges potentially valued at about $20 000. The shipment is described as a substantial train and could impact transfer routes as it moves toward Chicago.
A 1916 observer argues the year defined Russia's surge forward amid war. The empire rebuilt an immense army, sent forces to France Salonika and Romania, disrupted Austria in Galicia, and pressed Asia Minor while social conditions improved with higher savings and better living for peasants.
Fragmentary report notes an alleged shooting near Phoenix involving a deputy and an armed incident. Details are unclear with partial names and fragmented phrases.
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