MEA TROOPS ORDERED TO BORDER ALERT
War Department orders the National Guard of Tennessee to the Mexican border while other state units move to border duty. Some regiments face audits over property care and possible disciplinary actions. Troops at Llano Grande McAllen report morale questions about return home as drills continue.
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War Department
National ‘Guard of
Tennes
Yar
Tennessee
Fort ‘Bam
Houstin
Funston
Fort Sam Houston
National Guard
Baker
Boon ‘Ag
McAllen
New ‘York
Llano Grande
Minnesota
Nebraska
Texas
Bob’ Eicheldorfer
Battery B
Incanapolis
Fred Sims
Big
Ed Smith
Tom
Bob
Company O
First Indiana
Stewart Jackson
Walter Kelley
Indiana
Pickels
Petond
Marion Hand
Whitestown
Harry O
Lrav
Ibeo
Lafayette
Clyde Horn
Paul Koeppen
Leon H. Chambers
Terre Haute
Sydneyfelt
Cecil Hakins
Lebanon
Gabriel ‘Ginn
Public confronts rising coal costs and wage boosts
A citizen laments coal at nine dollars a ton and higher living costs while discussions blame wage hikes and railroad freight rates. The piece argues voters must wake up, elect responsive leaders, and push Congress to curb price increases after the election.
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the United Mineworkers
Wilson
Congress
Interstate Commerce’ Commission
Washington
President Wilson's Defense of Adamson Law Sparks Labor Cloud
The article reports President Wilson's defense of the Adamson law and his actions pre passage, arguing the eight hour day is not an issue though he portrays it as such. It criticizes him for inflaming labor capital relations and says arbitration is not applicable to the eight hour standard. It notes his rhetoric harms progress toward harmonious labor relations.
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Wilkson
America
Wilson
Casement Bomb Flotsam Found on Kerry Coast
Dispatches from London report bombs and explosive material washed ashore on the coast of County Kerry. Believed to be remnants of Sir Roger Casement's ill fated expedition against British rule in Ireland. Military authorities took charge of the seized explosives.
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Casement
Sir Roger Casement
Ireland
County
Kerry
London
Sir Roger
Allen Claypool to Hold Sale of Livestock and Farm Implements
Public sale announced by Allen Claypool four miles southwest of Clarksville on Tuesday October 3. The notice notes livestock and farm implements will be sold, with the event serving as a community sale.
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Allen Claypool
Clarksville
Woman Invents New Gun Sold to Britain on Circumstances
Mrs Kathryn M Stanton showcased a powderless noiseless gun with no barrel and simple parts, capable of firing eggs to dynamite. After testing at Sandy Hook and rejection by the United States, she sold the weapon to Great Britain aboard the Tuscania on September 18.
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Kathryn M. Stanton
Hughes Portraits Patriotism in Indiana Speech
Mr Hughes addressed about 3000 people in LaPorte Indiana urging vigorous defense of American rights worldwide. He warned decadence harms progress and urged peaceful strength and international esteem to secure future safety.
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Hughes
LaPorte
Ind
German Losses Reported In Verdun Drive
Dr. Fred B. Abbott of St. Louis reports from Boulogne base hospital that about 300000 Germans were killed or wounded in the Verdun drive during February and March. He says total casualties may reach one to two million.
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Fred B. Abbott
St. Louis
Boulogne
France
Verdun
Abbott
Harvard University
Harvard Medical
Herbert H. White
Globe-Democrat
England
London
Alan Perry
W. R. Faulkner
Dr. Abbott
Harvard
Barnes Hospital
Children’s Hospital
Hughes Forum Warns Against Tyranny and Tyranny Parody
A speaker argues that seizing government machinery mirrors tyranny and contrasts it with lawful reform. He contends that reasoned processes are the only defense against coercion and urges the American public to demand explanations and just actions before approving unprecedented steps.
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Mexico
Nicaragua
Peru
Congress
Hughes
Epidemic of Blackleg Strikes Township Cattle
An epidemic of blackleg has broken out among cattle in the west part of the township. More than 50 head have been vaccinated. Half a dozen cattle have already died of the disease. Strenuous efforts are being made to stop the spread for the epidemic. Hutsonville Herald.
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Hutsonville
Editor Dies of Injuries in Paris Beacon Incident
Ms Farren Davis longtime editor of the Paris Beacon died Sunday from injuries after a automobile crash. Four weeks earlier he never regained consciousness. Prof Shoop head of the Chicago school system also injured and is recovering.
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Farren Davis
Paris Beacon
Prof. Shoop
Chicago
Zeppelins Shielded German Fleet at Jutland
The German fleet used Zeppelins as scouts during the Battle of Jutland, enabling a first strike on Beatty’s battle cruiser squadron with superior force and allowing the Germans to break off the action and escape Jellico’s fleet.
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Jutland
Beatty
Homie
Jellico
Grand Fleet
Dr King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds
A 19th century style promotional notice touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for hacking coughs colds and sinus issues. The ad claims 47 years of soothing antiseptic balms healing coughs and relieving congestion with testimonies from all ages. Bottles sold by druggists for 50 cents.
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Kipe
King
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Marshall Citizens
Marshall residents testify to relief from back and kidney pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills. W. Houk, a blacksmith on West Main Street, details a two year struggle with kidney irregularity and hip pain, credits Doan's with five to six boxes ending his trouble. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Marshall
W. Houk
W. Main
Doan
Notice of attachment in Clark County Illinois case
Public notice declares a writ of attachment issued Sept 1 1916 in the suit of Wm T Hollenbeck against the estate of Will Manhart for 225.70 dollars. If Manhart fails to appear at the Clark County Circuit Court by Nov 13 1916 bail and pleading are required or judgment and sale of attached property will follow. Clerk Swern and attorneys Scholfield Scholfield signaled the proceedings.
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State of Illinois
Clark County
Circuit Court of
Wm. T. Hollenbeck
Will Manhart
Circuit Court
T. Hollenbeck
Marshall
Scatter
Ay Swern
Scholfield & Scholfield
Attys
Administrator's Notice Estate of Susan Smith Deceased
Cyrus E. B. Dancer appointed administrator of the estate of Susan Smith of Clark County Illinois gives notice for a November Term hearing at the Clark County Court in Marshall. All claims must be presented and all indebted persons should pay promptly. Dated September 5 19g. Attorney Wm T. Hollenbecks.
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Susan Smith
County of
Clark
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Indianapolis
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Ben
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Ben’ Gray
Major Carter
Missouri
Seventy-first Regiment
New York Guardsmen
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James Reagan
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TYAS
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