Roosevelt and the league of nations debate
Washington to reflect on Roosevelts Springfield speech arguing against a universal war prep and urging cautious use of force. The writer warns that universal military buildup would cost vast sums and fail to secure lasting peace while warning against perpetual debts and global conflicts.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Springfield
League of Nations
Germany
France
Italy
United States
Russia
Wilsons
Georges
Clemenceans
Entente
Ninevah
Babylon
Asia
Casey Man Commissioned in Sanitary Corps
Richard Queen of Casey has been commissioned a first Lieutenant in the sanitary corps. Ea- Boys to Go Friday Night. Thirty two men called for training at Camp Grant will depart at midnight Friday over the Pa Four. Five men will go to Lytle Ga and leave Friday morning.
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Richard Queen
Casey
Sanitary Corps
Camp Grant
Lytle
Lieut Mitchell Weds Mollie Tucker in Florida
Naval officer Earl H. Mitchell of Marshall married Mollie Tucker of Tampa on August 21 at First Methodist Church with Rev. W A Cooper officiating. Mitchell now serves as chief medical officer for the western division and plans a visit to Marshall family.
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Naval Eleut
Earl H. Mitchell
Marshall
Mollie _Tucker
Tampa
Fla
Naval Hospital
First Methodist Church
W. A. Cooper
Hindenburg Line Smashed as Allied Push Advances
Allied armies push forward along the western front breaking the Hindenburg line at many points. Lens and Peronne captured by British forces with several cities and towns taken. American troops play a glorious role as Germans show demoralization and rising losses. war may end with German retreat from France before winter.
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Hindenburg
Lens
France
Peronne
Red Cross Names New Secretary and Updates Roles
The Red Cross board elected Miss Nelle Warriner secretary at 15 dollars a month to handle increased duties with the growing membership. She will work from the State's Attorney Sam Scholfield's office. Nellie Stephenson became civilian relief committee chair. The third Red Cross Drive payment is due with no notices. Oak Grove school contributed 1.50 from an ice cream social. New and renewing members are listed for West Union and Marshall.
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Board of Directors
The
Red Cross
Cléments
Nelle Warriner
Sam Scholfield
Clements
Nellie Stephenson
Civilian Relief Committee
Oak Grove School
West Union
Amos Murphy
Nellie Eisner
Marshall
Chas. E. Carter
Sam Nichols
C. O. Highsmith
Lizzie Alexander
Jas. Barker
Frank B. Lupher
Opening of City Schools in Marshall
Marshall city schools opened Monday with 217 enrolled at North School and 187 at South School. Though not as large as prior years, officials expect a profitable and pleasant year. Parents who have not enrolled their children are urged to do so promptly as truancy will not be tolerated.
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Marshall City
Dr Bradley to Siberia Expeditionary Force Start
Dr R H Bradley received a telegram Wednesday from Lieut Stephen Bradley in San Antonio Texas saying he was preparing to start to Siberia with the American expeditionary force. Mrs Bradley will remain with her parents at Coshocton Ohio.
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R. H. Bradley
Stephen Bradley
San Antonio
Tex
Siberia
Bradley
Coshocton
Ohio
Sunday Car Cruising Persists Despite War Department Request
Residents largely ignore a Ware Department plea to cut Sunday automobiling as the roads stay busy with motor traffic. Only a direct order seems able to halt the continued joyriding.
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Ware
Thornton suit in circuit court and chancery case
In circuit court Goldie Thornton and others sue Henry Thornton for partition. Elizabeth Stinson brings a chancery action against Bert Kidwell over related matters.
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Goldie Thornton
Henry Thornton
Elizabeth Stinson
Bert Kidwell
Recommitment of Garrett D Snedeker to State Hospital
Sent to State Hospital Garrett D Snedeker of Wabash township was recommitted to the hospital for the insane at Anna on Monday. Royal Arch Masons hold a stated convocation Friday Sept 6 at 8 pm. Congregational services include Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 45 sermon Our Work and evening service Judas Iscariot the Slacker chalk talk and Wednesday prayer at 7 30 led by Pastor C R Dierlamm.
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Garrett D. Snedeker
Wabash Township
Hospital For the
Anna
Fenton Mathews
Judas Iscariot
C. R. Dierlamm
Card of Thanks From Poorman Family
We express heartfelt appreciation for the kindness of friends during our recent sad bereavement. B F Poorman and Family.
High School Opens Under New Principal Evans
The township high school started Monday with about 200 students from across the township. New and returning faculty fill most departments while Miss Stelford leads mathematics and serves as assistant principal. Football practice to begin tomorrow evening under Mr. Evans.
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Evans
Thelma Dodson Bohannan
Clara J. Sass
Norma Stelford
Elgin
Metta Jacobs Archer
Ruth Davison Langlitz
Virginia Shaw
Harnish
County bond drive names chairman and campaign call
Liberty Loan county chairman Mr Flanegin of the Federal Reserve Bank appoints George Robertson of the Marshall State Bank as county chairman for the drive beginning September 28. Helpers from the last drive plus many new volunteers are urged to assist in selling bonds and supporting the boys in France.
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Flanegin
Federal Reserve Bank
George Robertson
Marshall, State Bank
France
Flyer Lieutenant Guthrie Killed in Plane Crash at Chanute Field
Lieutenant Clifford Guthrie of Robinson was killed last Thursday when his plane fell during a return flight at Chanute Field Rantoul. An accomplished aviator and instructor, he trained at the local flying field. Friends and four aviators from Rantoul flew over Robinson and Marshall to honor his grave.
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Clifford Guthrie
Robinson
Marshall
Rantoul
Chanute Field
Robinson Sunday
Real Estate Transfers Across Multiple Acres and Parcels
A series of transfers includes Ora D Sharpe to Meade Sharpe for 255 acres across 29 30 and 31 in 11 18 with 4200 dollars, C E Lindley to James Baker for 20 acres in 48 11 at 2310, Hobart P Jackson by GC E Johnson for lot 218 Richardson’s ad York at 700, and additional deeds: Robert Prewett to Robert English for 11.77 acres in Marshall plus 1500. Chas Wieland to John Phillips for nw nw 7 11 12 at 1500. N R Bennett to C E Bennett part bik Westfield at 2300. Samuel Amstot to Roscoe Cormwell for 309 12 and 2850. Chas German to Ph Kannamacher se sw 18 10 12 at 1550. T A Nicholson to R A Stricker ne 35 12 13 at 1700. David Claypool to Chas Roberts for lot 46 Perry’s 3rd Casey at 1600. Edwin Nidey to John R White for 16 vent in 26 acres 35 912 and 1514 A 28 12 at 750.
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Ora D Sharpe
Meade Sharpe
E Lindley
James Baker
E Johnson
Hobart P Jackson
Richardson
York
Robert Prewett
Robert English
Marshall
Chas Wieland
John "Phillipse
N R Bennett
C EB Bennett
Bik
Westfield
Samuel Amstot
Roscoe Cormwell
Perry
Casey
Edwin Nidey
John R White
Leslie Maxwell Commissioned as Second Lieutenant
Leslie Maxwell formerly of Marshall has been commissioned a second lieutenant of infantry in the military.
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Leslie Maxwell
Marshall
Wounded in France Walter Hall Telegram Reaches Family
Relatives of Walter Hall of Dennis on learn he was seriously wounded in France. Hall, son of Clarence Hall, serves in a machine gun company with Pershing's first troops. He joined the regular army and went over with the initial expedition.
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Walter Hall
Dénnison
France
Clarence Hall
Pershing
Livingston M E Church Dedication Delayed
The M E church at Livingston will be dedicated on September 8 at 11 a m postponed from last Sunday due to rain. All are invited to attend with dinners and stay for the evening service. Rev. W OD Fairchild D D will preach at 11 a m and Rev C W Hamand of Marshall at 2 p m.
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Livingston
W. OD. Fairchild
D. D
C. W. Hamand
Marshall
Pa Remmel-Porter Wedding in Terre Haute Home
Miss Helen Elizabeth Porter and Stuart Frederick Remmel were married at 6 p.m. yesterday at the bride’s home in Terre Haute. Rev John E Sulger officiated with green and white decorations and a fern and palm backdrop. The couple plans to reside in New London after the 15th, with travels to Polo Pittsburgh and New York.
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Helen Elizabeth Porter
M. W. Porter
Stuart Frederick Remmel
C . Remmel
Los Angeles
Calif
John E Sulger
St Stephens Episcopal Church
Terre Haute
Mary Ann Roach
Margaret Kerr
Duncan ‘Schwanecke
Sulger
Louise Gilmour
National Park Seminary
Washington, DC
Alpha Epsilon Pi
Remmel
Pittsburg
New York City
New London
Conn
Wheatless Days End and New Flour Regulations
Sept 1 new flour rules require one pound of substitute per four pounds wheat flour. Victory mixed flour containing substitutes will be sold at nonhigher price than wheat flour. Rye flour can mix 3:2 with wheat. Grocers must stock corn or barley products. other substitutes may be sold at purchaser option.
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Food Administration
Flag Ceremony Adds Ten Stars at Pa Triotic Meeting
A large audience attended Sunday’s patriotic meeting as a new flag was hung. the old one already full of stars now bears fifty. The W F M S reported a good Monday meeting despite rain. mite boxes opened yielded nearly $25.00. Services continue next Sunday. the pastor will preach at the Livingston church dedication with two Sundays until Conference.
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Livingston
Registration day set for Sept 12 in victory draft
President Wilson signed the new draft law and issued a proclamation designating Thursday September 12 as statewide registration day. Registration runs 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. with provisions for illness absence travel and mail enrollment and calls all men 18 to 45 to register for possible war service in the coming months.
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Wilson
United States
War Department
Crowder
Illinois
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