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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1915
Page
3
The report describes Emma Goldman addressing a gathering at the Fithian Temple and the police response. It notes she faced suppression attempts yet delivered remarks while authorities tolerated the talk, with observers citing her age and intellect and debating anarchist ideas versus practical governance.
For the Terre Haute Tribune an elderly farmer in Illinois was found guilty of robbery. Marshall Harry Langdon received a $100 fine and 180 days at the penal farms.
Evangelist We Fagan of Cassy will preach at 7 30 each evening at the Baptist Church. Miss Lora Burnett of Westfield will sing. All are invited to attend the meetings.
A reported scandal claims an anti saloon league operative infiltrated Paris gambling circles last week. The probe alleges numerous arrests for selling liquor and illegal gaming amid tense sports betting rumors.
Transcribed notice shows the third quarterly meeting moved to Friday May 21 at 10 o clock instead of Saturday. Dr Calkins to speak at the gathering and a full attendance of omitals is desired with pastor Be Co hnower welcoming attendees.
John Ferry died Friday evening at his parents home on Michigan Avenue after a long tuberculosis illness. He was 24, unmarried, with many friends. Funeral services were held at St Marys church Monday morning.
Jesse Foraker of Crawford county is jailed in Marshall on charges of stealing a horse and harness from Pearl Nichols at York. Sheriff Wallace pursued him across Crawford county and caught him in Hardin south of Stoy while the thief was showing the horse to a village store keeper. Foraker, 22, recently married about two months.
Edmonia Kate Bell born Aug 1 1856 in Terre Haute married William Sterling and later I Cc Mofittron. She had three sons two died in infancy. A long time member of the M B church she died suddenly while milking cows. Funeral at home conducted by Rev AB Cochnower and burial at Bethesda cemetery north of Terre Haute.
The dispatch suggests the U S government will seek a monetary settlement for American deaths and a change to Germanys naval policy. It cites a series of German wartime incidents including the Falabe sinkings and air attacks on the Cushing and Gulflight, leading to calls for policy shifts.
The St Louis Globe Democrat analyzes newspaper warnings to avoid allied and neutral ship passage under the British flag and questions diplomacy etiquette. It notes ambassadors should limit communications to foreign offices, cites Genet and Bernstorff, and suggests Germany may rely on the February 4 proclamation rather than pap1er warnings in its case.
Illinois lawmakers express frustration as most measures die in both houses and only appropriation and revenue bills may pass. The bitter speakership split and heavy lobbying raise threats of election defeat, with most committee work done and many bills unlikely to reach floor.
Sunday School convention set for Melrose on May 16 at 1 30 p m Rev Asa Rogers and G W Thompson lead devotional sessions and discuss Why I Attend Sunday School and The Ideal Man and Teacher Ethelbert Bartlett Ruth Wright and Jacks Geo Baker Also topics include Helpful Methods in Bible Study and Sunday Schools Possibilities Come and help us catch the convention spirit chaired by C G Hodge with A W Wright as secretary
The Immanuel Church Grand Turn and Zion Greek Church to host weekly and biweekly services. Pastor Leo Ehrhardt invites members to attend Tuesday prayer at 7 30 p m and Sunday activities including school at 9 30 a m Junior Alliance at 2 30 p m with preaching every two weeks.
Weir Kirk and Etta Zimmerman of Terre Haute and Jackson Barker and Clara G Rowe of York obtain marriage licenses in a local notice recorded in the public records.
Fragmentary notes recall Abel Martin's passing and memories of neighbors including Mr Tilford Moots and Mrs Tipton. The wording suggests communal reflection on mortality and shared history.
Italy prepares for war without a formal declaration while British merchant losses total 201 ships with 1556 lives. Three white men are sentenced to life in Arkansas for murder of a Black man. Cunard Mauretania voyage canceled. Gallipoli advances toward Constantinople and Turkish resistance grows. German gains claimed near Ypres and eastern front. Leo Frank sentenced to death in Atlanta for Mary Phagan murder. Turkish assurances on American safety reach Washington. Greenup fire destroys several business district buildings.
Rev Russell E Stark of Long Beach marries Amy O Neil of Boston at First M F church Long Beach California on May 5 in a roses and ferns ceremony attended by about 1200 guests The bride a Boston musician wore white pean de sole and tulle and carried white roses The romance began when Stark was pursuing a S T B degree at Boston University
A telegram this morning announced the death in Indianapolis of Mrs. Nitsche wife of Rev. Mr. Nitsche former pastor of the Evangelical church here No funeral details were given the funeral will be held in Indianapolis tomorrow afternoon
Listing of transfers from W S Wyrick to Henry Kile and others, detailing parcels acres streets and prices. Entries include buyers and sellers J McDaniel Marion Partlow, R B Houghton Elizabeth Houghton Ernest Goodman Z H Brant and others with amounts from $2100 to $4800 for lots and tracts in Casey Cook's, Dulaney's and Richart's additions.
322 attended Sunday school last week with nearly all teachers present. The Epworth League conducts daily meetings next week with Rev H W McPherson and Dr Harvey Reece Calkins as speakers. Bible Study meets Thursday at 7 30. E G Sandmeyer, Pastor.
The interclass track meet concluded Monday after a close contest begun Friday night. Seniors won the meet with 34 points, while freshmen and sophomores tied at 28 and juniors had 18. Upcoming interclass tennis tournament for boys and girls.
A meeting in the courthouse last evening presided by Postmaster Handy named committees for Decoration Day. Finance includes C M Bubeck Handy and RK Martin. Program with W L Cole Judge A L Ruffner Ben T Baird. Transportation with C B M Sullins J R Burnett J L Whiteside Fred Gorham Frank Hippard Charles Brandenburgstein. The day events Sunday the 30th at the Pythian Theater with a memorial sermon by Rev W H Ziegler at the Congregational Church on Sunday the 23rd.
Walter J. Dolson, eight year Douglas county judge, shot himself at the courthouse entrance in Tuscola at 4 am. His body lay undiscovered until 6 am. Despondent after losing re election last fall, the 40 year old unmarried judge was born in York and had several relatives in the county.
Daniel Edgar Jones of Mertinsville born August 12 2855 died April 22 1915. He married Fern O Dickey July 12 1914 and they had Cecile Elma their infant daughter. He was a loving husband and father and though not active in church life wished to become Christian. He leaves wife daughter aged grandmother father mother sister and two brothers. Funeral at Bua Grass church with Rev J A Stout officiating and burial nearby.
At the Pythian Theater patrons praise the lineup from Famous Players and World Film. The program includes The Fight on Tuesday Lost Paradise Runaway June serial Friday The Virginian on Friday night Dustin Farnum stars The theater vows to keep regular admission while offering two Paramount features weekly and film bargains for town patrons.
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