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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1917
Page
2
Submarine Threat Spurs Fast Patrol Boat Plans
The piece argues for swift armed motor boats to counter submarines, noting submarines’ surface speed limits and vulnerability when located. It cites private yacht owners offering facilities, suggests 60 day construction in lake yards, and emphasizes rapid, targeted responses to deter undersea attacks.
Congress WIII Act and Call for Extraordinary Session
The president’s decision to convene Congress in extraordinary session on April 2 is seen as necessary to unite all government branches for emergencies. The text argues it should have been March 5 after Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare and criticizes Senate delays that hindered action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Germany
Senate
Illinois hearing on state bonds for roads plan
A large Illinois group urged joint Senate and House committees to report favorable legislation submitting to voters a proposition to issue 50 million dollars in state bonds for building good roads. Road construction faces soil and material challenges across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinois
Senate
House
Kllinoiz
Illinois Road Financing Signals Shift in Public Opinion
The Illinois debate over road funding shows progressive sentiment warming toward higher costs for better roads. Vermilion County votes 2 million for roads, while Illinois carries no bonded debt aside from a 5 million river and power project.
Wealth of the Czar and the war chest claim
The piece questions Czar Nicholas II vast wealth and London estimates a personal fortune around 2 000 000 000 dollars. It argues such funds would finance war efforts and questions why a ruler should possess immense riches while many starve. It suggests the people may seek seizure for a new regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas
Russia
London
Sinking of the Healdton Highlights German Warfare
The Healdton, an unarmed American oil steamer laden with petroleum to Rotterdam, was sunk by a submarine in a safety zone. The attack caused a rapid fire explosion with crew escape by luck, and prompts claims that Germany is waging one sided war on the United States without a formal declaration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Germany
United States
Rotterdam
Healdton
The fading glory of Charlotte Amalie on Saint Thomas
The narrative portrays Charlotte Amalie as a once rich, cosmopolitan island port that's declined since the hurricanes and the shift from sailing ships to steam. It recalls Dutch and Danish eras, slave labor, piracy, and a vibrant harbor now marked by hunger and financial stress for merchants and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Amale
St. Thomas
Charlotte Amalie
New World
Columbus
St Croix
St Thomas
Caribbean
Hamburg-American and
Leyland Lines
West Indies
Wence the
Hille
Bluebeard Tales and Pirate Legends Of St Thomas
The article recounts St Thomas folklore tied to pirates like Blackbeard and Bluebeard. It details a Bluebeard legend of Mercedita, an Obeah remedy, a tea party arranged to end rival liaisons, and Mercedita’s supposed trial and pardon, reflecting island romance and local lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Amalie
Drake
Mercedita
Tower
Bluebeard
St. Thomas
Real Estate Transfers list diverse property deeds
Real estate transfers show multiple buyers and sellers with parcel details and prices. H M Grant to David Claypool for 15 acres, George Burkholder to Angeline Hall for sw ne 4 11 11, A E Bell to Sarah E King for lot 25 Dulaneys 6th Casey, Moses Stricker to G L Wiser for 98 acres, and other transfers including 14 vnt in 255 acres 29 30 31 11 13 and 13 5000-plus deals with figures ranging from 165 to 13500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H M Grant
David Claypool
George Burkholder
Angeline Hall
A E Bell
Sarah E King
Dulaney
Casey
Moses Stricker
G L Wiser
H O Sharp
Meade Sharp
Ella Peters
H Foraker
P Lang
Ad. Casey
Frank A White
Jao A Moore
W cC Slusser
Herschel Brunker
A. Casey
James H Fauble
Lille J Bennett
Ne & Ne
G R Davis
Jas H White
Collins
Westfield
W T Ramsey
Moses C Pruitt
Clark Co. B. & L
C F Burnside
Orig. Marshall
Capital Punishment Opinion From Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune argues against abolishing capital punishment noting the current system is not mandatory and condemns those hanged who deserve no excuse. It condemns sentimentalism and calls for just rigor rather than mercy or pity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
What Roads Will Cost Tax Payers of Illinois
An explanation of the proposed 60 million dollar bond issue for 4,000 miles of permanent state roads. It shows average annual payments, county and property tax impacts, and how taxes on farm lands, town lots, personal and railroad property would be assessed to cover principal and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Cook County
McLean County
Peoria County
la Salle County
Sangamon County
Vermilion County
Cook Co. Parte
Ccseceues
Aceces Vece
Cook
Champaign
McLean O
Logan
Ford
Vermilion
Macon
Platt
la Salle
Livingston
Sangamon
Woodford
Star
Oeeevesee
Pope
Cssecveeee
Osa &' 4Th
Clan
Canta
Stephenson
Weseeuseessee
Peoria Eee
Reese
Seave Ween
Island
Ieee
Uae
Fen Veeeweare
Champai
Ocerne
Vermfilon
Sabes
Dairymen Endorse State Bond for Illinois Roads
At the forty third annual convention of the State Dairymen association in Danville delegates voted to back a $60,000,000 bond issue for a state wide system of hard roads. The resolutions urged the General Assembly to present the bond proposal to voters in 1918 and directed copies be sent to the speaker of the house and the lieutenant governor for transmission to the house and senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Dairymen's Association
Danville
Illinois
Dairymen's Associaton
Illinois Highway Improvement Association
House
Senate
Not every community can afford best roads
The piece argues that with limited funds communities should build the best possible roads under their means. It suggests that adequate road quality will attract tramme and hasten development, enabling highways as good as circumstances permit.
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Europe
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