Lack of efficiency cost allies in war against Germany
An Ex Attache article argues mass replacements in allied armies improved efficiency after France and Britain endured heavy losses. It contrasts French General Joffre's purge with earlier failures and criticizes Austria Italy and Russia while praising German leadership. It also compares Mexico's turmoil and calls for US action to restrain disruptive regional powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Germany
France
Joffre
Paris
The
Marne
England
John Frrenme
Inehic
Freneh
Russia
van Rennenkampf Rennenkampf
Japan
Niéme
Nicholas
Savino
SoukhomiMrow
Cerner
Peru
Eos
Lélis
The Price of Wheat Amid World War Strains
Wallace's Farmer notes that wheat prices depend on war duration and events such as a possible Dardanelles opening. Higher freight costs and currency declines push prices up while potential peace could lower them, with farmers urged to store grain and manage debt cautiously in a volatile global market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dardanelles
North Sea
Great Britain
Howe
Lakes To Gulf Link Push By Illinois Governor
Governor Dunne presses Washington to obtain War Department approval for deepening the Illinois River to an eight foot channel from Chicago to New Orleans. He notes a $5 million portion of a $20 million bond issue has not yet been drawn and argues for rapid access to the funding and navigable waterway.
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Gov Dunne
Washington
Lakes
Gulf
Springfield
Illinois
Illinois River
Ilinois Assembly
War Department
Illnois
Lockport
Utica
Chicago
New Orleans
Old Farmer’s Disappointment Triggers Rampage in St Francisville
Dolph Legout reported a resident of the St Francisville oil field who had received a $4000 lease bonus and planned a $2500 house. A dry well halted construction and the farmer, in despair, damaged the new home, smashing windows and attempting to tear at the roof before authorities intervened.
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Dolph Legout
St Francisville
Movey Talks On Then Stops In Brief Exchange
A short report notes movey speaks at times and halts discussions amid a brief exchange. The piece highlights irregular speech behavior and moments of silence during the dialogue.
State Treasurer Enjoined in Four Suits
Four suits filed in Sangamon County circuit court seek injunctions to stop Andrew Russell the state treasurer from paying approximately two million dollars in appropriations made by the last legislature. Bills signed by John B. Ferguson charge collusion by Governor Dunne legislature members and other officials to misuse public funds for salary increases and lavish spending. A peculiarity of certain ranks is that they cannot be turned.
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Sangamon County
Andrew Russell
John B. Fergus
Chicago
Fayette S. Munro
Dunne
Munro
Explosion Aboard Minnehaha Tied to Muenter Plot
Officers of the Atlantic transport Minnehaha blame an explosion and fire at sea on Erich Muenter alias Frank Holt or confederates. The blast occurred in No. 3 hold off New York on July 7 as the ship headed for London. Fire burned two days and the vessel reached Halifax safely with no fatalities among the 100 crew members.
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Biet
New York
Sea i
Halifax
No. 3
Erich Muenter
Frank Holt
Muenter
Claret
No. 4
London
Sambro
Westfield News Briefs and Local Notices
Westfield items report births and marriages, travel notices, and family updates. A diphtheria death of Harrison Chambers is noted. Announcements include the marriage of Caroline A. Lacy Jenkinson to Clare A Nichols in St. Louis.
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Review
Harry Bennett
W. H. Armentrout
E. W. Brown
Fern
Hazel
Eugene
Oregon
Josephine Tobey
Harriet
H. C. Tobey
Davenport
Iowa
Harrison Chambers
P. i. Chambers
Caroline A. Lacy Jenkinson
Clare A. Nichols
St. Louis
Germany's reply disappoints in note on sea rights and blockade
The American view says Germany offers no concession and repeats claims to submerge freedom of the seas. It rejects responsibility for Lusitania losses and argues that blockade laws violate international norms while denying hardship on Germans. The piece defends U S rights on the high seas and condemns German attempts to redefine maritime law.
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Germany
Berlin
St Louis Globe Democrat
Great Britain
Disconto-Gesellchaft of
Speciau
United States
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Marshall Ad
Thomas Riley Jr of Marshall testifies after kidney pain and backache improved with Doan's Kidney Pills. He cites relief from scalding secretions and night discomfort, crediting multiple uses of the remedy. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Marshall
Thomas Riley, Jr. Haker
Third St. Marshall
Dean
Doan
Notice to Contractors for West Union School Heating Bid
Notice to Contractors bids for a steam heating system at the district 69 school house West Union Illinois due by 5 o clock July 17 1915. Bids filed with Secretary Randolph Farris President or H Prust Secretary at West Union Ill plans with H Prust. Each bid requires a 10 percent certified check and an approved bond. The Board may reject any or all bids.
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West Union
H. Prust
Ill
Sealed bids sought for York Township road work in 1915
The Commissioner of Highways for York township Clark county Mississippi invites sealed bids by July 22 1915 for supplying gravel crushed limestone stone screenings and labor to build and improve the West Union Marshall and Narrows roads in York township Bids must include a 25 bid security and will be opened and contracts awarded on July 22 1915 The county highway official reserves the right to reject any or all bids and the town clerk Ross McCrory is the local contact.
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York Township
Clark County
Mlinois
Ross McCrory
West Union
West Union and Marshall Road
West Union & Narrows Road
West York Road
West Union & Marshall Road
Marion Collier
West Union Ml
Mitchell Baker
Cam of
York Tp
Zane Arbuckle
County Sept of Highways
Administrator's Notice Estate of Julia Nickles deceased
The administrator of Julia Nickles late of Clark county Illinois gives notice of a Clark County court appearance at the September term in Marshall to present and adjust claims. Creditors must attend and debtors must pay promptly. Dated July 6 1915. C S Nickles Admr. Graham and Snavely Attys.
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Julia Nickles
Clark
State of
Illinois
Clark County
Marshall
Notice of Probate Mortgage Petition in Dinors County
In the County Court at the July 1916 probate term Grace N. Boyer guardian seeks leave to mortgage minor Charles Boyer real estate. An affidavit of non residence lists nonResident defendants and a summons issued July 2 1915 with return August 2 and a required appearance August term to plead answer or demur. Clerk Morton Everett Cooverealy Atty 27-4
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Dinors
Clark County
Grace N. Boyer
Charles Boyer
Uharcat
Marshall
Peisifon
Maravrall
Morton
Everett Cooveally
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Mexico
Spain
Porfirio Diaz
Diaz
Dias
Huerta
Dav
Orion
Hart Natural
Mattoral
Nado
Yyemrr
Ous
Friend of Humanity
Europe
South America
Fort
China
Wallace
Hoet
Minnehaha
Westfield
Randolph Farris, Pres
H. Prust, Seo’y
C. S. Nickles
Admr
Graham & Snavely
Attys
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