Spanish War Vets Gather in a Reunion
A reunion of Spanish War veterans gathered in a city hotel for a morning session. Attendees included Will Ballon and WH Molly from the Third Regiment as they recalled service and the group planned next year’s gathering in Rackford. Officers elected: President Lieutenant rumaines, Vice President Captain Gaton, Secretary and treasurer EL Hevtetseen.
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Peetier
Faemond
Murres
Will Ballon
Molly
Pre Fermaters
Eld Regiment
Tate
Rackford
Planel Rumaines
Gaton
Hevtetseen
British Labor Speaks to George on Russia at Congress
Report from a Labor congress describes calls for a general strike if government actions escalate with Russia. The scene includes banners cheering Bolsheviks as Liard George negotiates with France and Britain seeking unity, amid doubt of a meeting over the weekend.
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England
Eit Russa
Uri Belsheviki
Prince
Lieyd George
France
Great Greate
Downine Steet
Lieryd George
Three Bandits Rob Rockford Store. One Dead
A noon holdup at a Rockford store left Carl Fitch of Freeport dead and another wounded. Fitch, a convicted felon with prison terms across several states, is described as 5 feet 7 inches, about 140 pounds, heavily armed. The attackers fled in a weed-covered car number 4166. police statewide pursue them.
New Hitch in the Plan for Villa Surrender
Reports from Torreon indicate delays in disarmament as Villa’s forces near Demobilization. General Eugenio Martinez left for Mexico City amid signs of disagreement over keeping 30 men and adding 150 more reform. Villistas are stationed at Tiahualilo.
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Torreon
Chihuahua
Francisca Villa
Villa
Eugenio Martinez
Mexico City
Martinez
Martines
Tiahualilo
Parley P. Pratt Telegram to London Labor Chief
ML Aug 14 Parley P. Pratt former labor candidate for president sent a telegram to Wi P Adamson chairman of the British Labour Party asserting the movement’s resolve to form a world league of labor to veto war and set a powerful example of labor strength on the international stage.
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Labor
Cailecram
Wi P. Adamson
British Labor Party
League of Labor
Picnickers in Charter Grove Report Animal Attack
George Valentine and another picnic party member encountered a rat and a horse armed with a stick approached the area and killed a rat on the spot. The incident occurred while they were picking mandrakes near Charter Grove.
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George Valentine
Mr Valentine
Charter Greve
Freight rate interpretation shifts burden across regions
The interpretation by the commerce commission outlines changes in freight charges with a 40 percent increase applying to eastern territory and points east while western routes from Chicago face a percent rise. The memo notes adjustments affect rivers and points west, altering shipments and costs this week.
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Rattler
Washington D.C
Freich
Chicago
Iivers
Territory
Eas
Te Ma Commerce Commission
Local Team Reels From Crook News and Crime Update
Readable bits describe a local team involved with crooks and a crime roundup. Mentions arrests, investigations, and court days with names obscured by garbled text, referencing Sheriff S something and Prince tim. Details are unclear but imply a police case and scheduled hearings in coming days.
Japan Plans New Land Law for Diet Session
United Press dispatch from Tokyo notes Japan may introduce a land ownership bill in the Diet allowing foreigners to hold land with reciprocal rights for Japanese. The measure would apply nationwide except Korea and strategic districts. The 10 year old law, never enacted, would be modernized to reflect reciprocal guarantees. The White House said an American note to Japan and Japan’s reply will be released soon.
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Teiva
Japan
California
Oqwa
Korea
Tokyo
White House
Depan
Sakralin Island
Census figures released for Batavia and surrounding towns
The census department in Washington released revised figures for nearby areas. Batavia city 4295 and Batavia township 5983 are listed along with Mapie Park 384 and Campton township including Lily Lake and Wasco. Elgin shows mixed changes with increases and decreases, while Ki cin and Aurort figures are corrected.
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Washington
Batavia City
Batavia Township
Mapie Park
Campton
Lily Lake
Wasco
Agrors
Elgin
Aurort
Kicin
Student Shot by Policeman on Railroad
A student is shot during an incident on a railroad yard as a Michigan Central detective confronts two men. Robins, son of Rati Soseph Robins, is beaten on the deck. he is taken to a physician after Horwich surrenders. Robbins will recover.
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Hewart
Herwikh
Chirace
Sida
Hesis
Terry
Robins
Rati
Soseph Robins
Michigan Central
Barnside Freigh Yards
Horwich
Robbins
Roosevelt Seeks Fame of His Cousin in Minnesota Meet
Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke at a mass meeting in St Paul Minnesota as a vice presidential candidate. He criticized the Republicans and urged better pay and working conditions for school teachers before departing for Sioux Falls South Dakota.
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United Pressi
St. Paul
Minn
Warren G. Harding
Theodore Rosseve
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Minnesota
Sioux Falls
S.C
Army Men File Over 234 Victory Medal Applications
More than 234 former soldiers filed applications for the Victory Medal at the port office in the last two days. Navy men and Marines are not eligible for this medal, and no medal exists for those veterans who served in those branches. Charlie Collins and his sister Mars left for a three week vacation in Champaign to visit relatives.
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Army
Navy
Charlies Colins
Mars
Champaign
Sparks Hurty In Auto Crash Near Owatonna Mine
William C Sparks of Rockford manager of DeKalb and Sycamore Electric and of Rockford and Interurban company suffered a severely wrenched shoulder in a submebile accident at Owatonna Mine Minnesota. His daughter Betty broke a leg. The Sparks were en route from Rockford to Minnesota when the crash occurred near Owstenna.
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William C. Sparks
Rockford
DeKal& Sycamore Electric Company
Rockford and Interurban Company
DeKalb and
Sreatore
Owatonna
Cotton Consumption in July Shows Increase
Washington April 14 The commerce bureau reports July cotton consumption exclusive of linters reached 525 465 bales, up from 511 235 bales last July. Total U S consumption in July stood at 234 237 bales with gains noted in several states.
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Byers
Washinster
D.C
Cemsas
Sterling Targets Aero Spation In Unclear Dispute
Fragmentary OCR note describes Sterling pursuing Aero Spation with vague details. Mentions entities like Dee Gebas and Send Eames and references to obstacles and distances but lacks coherent facts or dates.
Grand Jury Eyes Plavin Case Development
A grand jury is set to review the Plavin case amid local anticipation. The hearing aims to determine whether charges should be pursued, with officials signaling the process will proceed briskly.
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Grand Jury
Plavin
Harding to Make a Trip
Senator Harding plans speech at the Minarco la State fair in St Paul on Wednesday September 3 after a Marion conference with Will H. Harris, national chairman. An important discussion with former Senator John W Weeks is on the calendar in Warren and Halle today as Weeks travels from New York to brief Harding on political situations. He may make a brief speech.
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United Pressy
Marion
Ohio
Harding
St. Paul
Wednes
Hardin
Will H_ Hars
John W. Weeks
Massachusetts
Warren
Halline
Weeks
New York
Recruiter Sees Few Recruits At De Kalb
Private A. J. rencrassy reports that men enlisting now are scarce and none have joined recently. Prospects exist but applicants fail exams due to strict pre war fitness standards as the army remains on pre war levels.
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A. J. Rencrassy
Amy
Tat
Escukl
Japanese reply on Sakhalin occupation reaches state office
The Japanese reply to the American government note protesting the occupation of Sakhalin has been received at the state department. The message confirms transmission from Washington and lists the August 14 date of receipt.
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Washinston
D. C
Poles Parley With the Bolsheviks
Polish representatives hold talks with Soviet officials to discuss potential cooperation and regional tensions amid ongoing conflict. The meeting aims to ease border incidents and explore diplomatic avenues.
Warsaw braces for battle as Reds threaten city
Warships and troops are massing near Warsaw as General Wrangel strengthens positions to defend the capital. Reports say Russians are advancing toward Warsaw from the north while 260000 residents vow to defend the city as morale sags.
For Sale Ads Include Houses on Harrison Street and North 6th Street
For sale notices advertise a seven room house on Harrison street and a five room flat on North 6th Street from Talbot's Insurance Agency. Help wanted seeks several machine operators for steady light work. Also listed are two entertainment items at the Princess playhouse tonight, with adult and child admission prices.
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Harrison Street
North 6Th St
Talbot's Insurance Agency
Kehler Die & Specialty Co
Star Delores and Jimmy Aubrey in New Stage Melodrama and Comedy
Delores stars in Tar nished Reputations a melodrama at the Star theater with Jimmy Aubrey in Pals and Pugs a two part Biz VW comedy. Performances start after 7 15 with adults 25e plus tax.
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Warren Kerrizan
Princess Playhouse
Delores
Jimmy Aubrey
Laashter
Pugs
Prices Move Steadily Up Across Regions
Prices rise steadily in several cities from November to January. The agricultural sector notes increases while retail costs show broader gains. Reports indicate tempered inflation effects as markets adjust.
Winton Six to Play Rubber at Local Ground
The Winton Six travel to face Dehalt at Giedric Park with Glenn pitching again after last season's win. First pitch is at 2:45 PM and a large crowd is expected for the bat game between strong local clubs.
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Winton
Glenn
Dehalt
Giedric Park
Ponzi in Cell as Bail Demanded in Mass Case
United Press report from Beston Massachusetts notes Ponzi once hailed as a financial genius struggled to raise 35008 for bail. He faces trial on securities charges after bondsmen withdrew support. Three men linked to his scheme were also jailed overnight, part of the Old Colony Foreign Alliance Company arrests.
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United Press
Beston
Mass
Thames Ponzi
Old Colony Foreign Axliance
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