Reunited Republicans Back McCormick for Senate
The Danville Commercial News reports Republican leaders in Illinois rally around Medill McCormick for the Senate. Will Hays urges unity, noting McCormick’s long service in Congress and state roles. City and state figures cite McCormick’s record on farmers, workers, efficiency, and economy as reasons to nominate him.
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Danville
Republican National Committee
St Louis
Will Hays
Republican Party
Hays
Mlinois
National Committee
McCormick
Representative Atwood
Representative Hicks
House of Representatives
Forty-ninth General Assembly
Cook County Republican Committee
State Committee
Francis A. Becker
Chicago
Congress
Col. Lowden
Medill McCormick
MecCormick
Gov. Hughes
Comgretamant
Paca
Meta Publica
Illinois
Bryan at Massey Hall amid pro prohibition protest
William Jennings Bryan was refused a hearing at Massey Hall Toronto while addressing a prohibition meeting. Soldiers and audience members booed, shouted Lusitania and Over There chants, and demanded Bryan be removed as speakers clashed over war and German aggression.
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William Jennings Bryan
Massey Hall
Toronto
Canada
Dominion Alliance
Bryan
Anti-saloon League of America
Tur
Lusitania
Secretary of State
Gas Warfare Horrors Reach United States At Last
A wartime column describes gas as a satanic instrument of destruction and notes it now directly affects American soldiers and the homeland. The piece argues the public must grasp the terror of gas attacks as they peer into the pain of victims and see the threats up close.
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United States
Amercans
Cne
Feu
Europe and America in wartime reflection by Pattullo
George Pattullo in the Saturday Evening Post argues Americas openness and opportunity contrast with European social systems. He predicts postwar immigration will rise and warns America must manage influx to avoid being overwhelmed while noting American resilience and broadening through contact with diverse nationalities.
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Europe
America
United States
George Pattullo
Saturday Evening Post
German Press Seeks to Undercut American War Resolve
Dr. A. Davis, former Piqua dentist living in Berlin for fifteen years, reports that German media downplays U S commitment to the war and fears a shift when military pressure grows. He notes Germans face strict travel controls and surveillance while American residents face curfews and paper checkpoints. Davis predicts Germany plans several hard blows even without breaking the allied line.
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America
A . Davis
Berlin
Davis
Piqua, O
William
Germany
United States
England
Leaviex
Ea Ast
New York
Dr. Davis
Draft Skilled Labor Expanded to Aid War Effort
Senate approved emergency legislation to raise 21 year olds for military service while authorizing the president to call skilled workers in industry or agriculture into service. The resolution targets men already registered but unlikely to be drafted soon, clarifying their potential to be drafted and assigned to lines of duty.
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Germany
Senate
The Loud Voice Tends to Grow Louder Over Years
A study finds that vocal loudness increases with age due to physiological changes in the vocal cords and respiratory system. Researchers note the trend across multiple populations and suggest mindfulness of volume in daily communication.
Notice of sale of estate property in Clark County Illinois
Legal advertisement from Clark County Illinois announces Rosetta Davison as administratrix of Nancy Orndorff estate seeks court order to sell Lot 2 Block 34 Marshall to pay debts. Defendants named must appear April 1 1918 or petition may be accepted as confessed. Also lists assessments and redemption deadline June 19 1918 with deed after payment.
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State of Illinois
Clark County
Rosetta I. Davison
Nancy C. Orndorff
John W. Taylor
Mary C. Sears
Carrie J. Knox
George M. Taylor
William H Taylor
Flora E. Dempster
Charles B. Taylor
William H. Taylor
Carrie J Knox
Flora B. Dempster
Rogetta I. Davison
Marshall
Court House
Hlinolls
Bill Marquall
Ilinois
E. D. Morton
Wm. T. Hollenbeck
Illinois
Saloma Lilley
Peter C. Lilley
Daniel Lilley
Mary Ann Clapper
Julia Walker
Catharine Marvin
Cole
Will Drake
Julia
Walker
Everett Connelly
Tax Purchaser's Notice and Public Sale Details
Public sale notice for Clark County Illinois shows tax buyers C S Warren Charles Burnaildes and Wm Dickson purchasing 1915 taxes with certificates assigned to La Cole. Includes names of affected landowners heirs and parties and sale date June 19 1916 at the Marshall county courthouse. Also includes petition for sale of real estate by administrator Saloma Lilley in 1918 and guardianship action for Bernice Lowther with proposed sale of specific Clark County lands to support a minor.
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State of Illinois
Clark County
John Dixon
Ina Dixon
H. M. Dicks
Hannah M. Dicks
J. A. Dix
Cordelia A. Dix
Ed Raisner
Clark County Building & Loan Association
Huldah Hackett
Frank Cole
W. L. Cole
Cora B. Troxel
Bersona
Marshall
County of
Clark
Wiinets
C. S. Warren
Charles Burnaildés
Wm. Dickson
Illinois
la Cole
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Charles Scott
the Herald
The
Good Old
Dulaney
Casey
Ept
H. B. Dulaney
Manley
Archers
Wes Troxel
Perry
Charles Burnsides
Lu Cole
Homer "Lowther
Bernice ‘Lowther
Ly Thorédrt
Clarke Ana
Norn
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