Waiters Charged in Hotel Patron Drugging Ring
Detectives raid the Chicago Waiters Union headquarters arresting three men, with more released after questioning. W. Stuart Wood, Walter, Blake Powell, and John Milliam allegedly produced and distributed a tasteless powder, Mickey Finn, to poison patrons who refused to tip, used across clubs, hotels, and restaurants.
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W. Stuart Wood
Walter
Blake Powell
John Milliam
Walters
Wood
Feadiig
Chicago
San Francisco man jailed for wedding ring theft
Dan Mattel was sentenced to 80 days in jail for stealing his sister's wedding ring and pawning it to buy Aquor. He pleaded for leniency and claimed he could enlist. The judge dismissed his request, remarking that “they wouldn’t have men of your sort in the army.”
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San Francisco
Dan Mattel
Mattel
Smooth stranger bilked Miller Rubber manager out hundred
A well dressed man posing as a company salesman visited George A. Holthous, district manager, and produced a telegram authorizing a $100 draw on the firm. Holthaus gave the stranger the money only to learn later the man had no connection to the company.
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Bt. Louis
George A. Holthous
Bmiller Rubber Company
Himaclf
Ceck
Holthaus
Bear Eats Sheep in Juniata Township Shot as Suspect
In Altoona Pennsylvania the missing sheep mystery was solved when a large bear was seen feeding on a carcass. The animal was shot and weighed about 20 pounds.
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Altoona
Farina
Juniata Township
Global War News And Maritime Incidents Brief
King Victor Edminuud reviewed American troops stationed in northern Italy. Reports from Amsterdam claim a serious typhoid outbreak in Bulgaria. Basle dispatches note a Bolshevik revolt in Sinkiang. Fire destroyed the Howard Ship Yorda plant in Paducah, Kentucky, causing $140,000 in losses. The towboat J. B. Finley capsized, valued at $100,000. Ireland’s Lord Justice Thomas Francis Molony named lord chief justice. A new red and yellow flag appears at a Finnish port. Three Russian grand dukes reportedly executed by Bolsheviks. Sub-Lieutenant Boyar adds five aerial victories, now 20. Lieutenant Maden increases to 33. Portugese bark Porta sunk by a German sub far off the Atlantic coast. 18 crew landed in American port aboard a British steamer. Manda Lewis sank near Yorktown, Va with probable 10 lives lost. $9.0 billion in enemy alien property seized by a U.S. custodian. Ensign Barnes sets a new endurance record in a blimp. National League owners discuss post season play and a potential 38‑series World’s Championship.
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Victor Edminuud
Italy
Bulgaria
Amsterdam
Sota
Surkestan
Basle
Switzerland
Howard Ship Yorda Company
Padvenh
Thomas Francis' Molony
Ireland
Louon
Atmnotle
Republic of Finland
South America
Berlavado
Nicholas
Ttelfet
Boyar
Parig
Maden
Atlantic
Navy Department
Washington
Manda Lewis
York Split
Cape Charles
United States
A. Alitchell Palmer
Francis 2. Garvan
Iis
New York
P. J. Barnes
Naval Air Forces
Washington Navy Department
National League
Piayed
President backs suffrage amendment in Wilson letter
The White House released a letter from President Wilson praising the Lugan B. Anthony suffrage amendment as a great but critical reform and urging New Jersey Senator-elect David Ball to vote for it.
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Washington
Lugan B. Anthony
Wison
David Ball
New Jersey
White House
Fortifications on Aland Islands dynamited to curb menace
Washington reports Aland Islands residents blew up island fortifications to prevent German influence from threatening Sweden. The dispatch notes official advice on food prices and livestock markets including barley, corn, rye, wheat, eggs, cattle, hogs, and sheep with varied regional figures.
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Washington
Finland
Aland Islands
Baltic Sea
Sweden
Recet Herve
Italian tubercular children in Turin home win hearts
A Turin story describes a farmhouse turned tuberculosis ward for poor children, where Italian and American Red Cross teams witness brave drills. Young Italians donate copper pennies, exchanged for American flags, proving deep cross Atlantic empathy and hope for expanding the Colonia Profjuttica di Principessa Letitia facility in Turin Italy.
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Dren
Italy
Turin
Mort Gross
Garibaldi
American Red Cross
Atlantic
Germany
Traylor
America
Major Taylor
Dhe Cross
Africa
Letiitia
Time For Women to Act in War Effort Headlines
A plea to women nationwide to join the war effort with three concrete roles. Learn to sew for soldiers, produce and store food, and participate in Red Cross dressings and preparations. Encourages visiting local units or requesting instructors, emphasizing immediate civic duty and self reliance.
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Ita
Aervica
Red Cross
Old cistern found on Park Street in Ashtabula Ohio
Excavators on Park Street in Ashtabula uncovered a 100 year old cistern spanning nearly the street, more than 50 feet deep and bricked with rugged masonry. It halted work until the space could be filled at a cost of four cents, with locals unsure of its original purpose linked to a nearby old house at Lake Street.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Park Street
Ashtabula
Lake and Park Streets
Rho
Girla
Iowa News Briefs From Wartime Iowa Highlights
Verne Marshall, ex Cedar Rapids Gazette editor, ordered to Washington for duty as Acting Quartermaster General Wood. Iowa reports show food campaigns successful with over 90 percent of women signing pledges and at least a million bushels of flour saved for export. Local clergy and bankers contribute to war effort. 241 men from Iowa banks serve in army and navy totals reaching 408. University of Iowa and Dubuque serve as officer training conduits. Davenport weighs baby campaign figures with 3,108 children measured. Y M C A war fund drive quota set at 2,960,000 dollars. Mrs Elisabeth Davis bids farewell to her son entering service. Home guard formed at Hampton for older workers. A farmer, Herman Ninneman, aids bleeding stump after arm amputation. Iowa State College of Medicine runs summer term to hasten graduations. black plague quarters discussed. 37 Waterloo nurses sign for Red Cross service including 15 for overseas.
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Verne Marshall
Cetar Rapids Gevette
Washington
Wood
Lieut
Marshall
France
United States
United States Army
J. F. Deems
State Food Administration
Deema
Eddyville
L. L. Smith
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Smith
United States Navy
Woldyville
Avia Hon
Atata
Dubuque Colisxa
Dubuque
University of Iowa At
Iowa City
Iowa
Guy E .Logan
Adjutant General
Davenport
Atick
John FP. Mott
Apeak
Des Moines
Sam
Guy Davis
Drafe Tall
Mra. Davia
Hampton
Drille Ara
Herman Ninneman
Sac City
Ninneman
College of Medicine
Iowa State University
Darogeon
Gorgas
Lewis
Waterloo
Actioa
Red Cross
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Union ‘Place Maker
Ole ““Rengor
Mickey Finn
Smooth Stranger
Wisson
New Jerey
Anthony
Hun
United States Food Administration
Juta
Timothy
Oak
Rome
Statien
Colonia Profjuttica
Dells Principessa Laetitia
Torinna
Italia
Eonar the
Yicafor
Ows Celdired
Wiv Ali
Vred Crogs Horme
Ceidirelyv OF
Sluieios
Oliver Hyde Foster
The
Vigilantes
Hawkeye
State News
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