World War Era Highlights From Front Pages
East coast of Kent including parts of London raided by German aircraft with fires started. casualties reported. Austrians occupy Adriatic seaports Antivari and Dulcigne. Amsterdam Frankfurter Zeitung suggests Germany seek separate peace with Belgium. Russians and British win in Asia Minor and Caucasus with Persian advance and Sultana bad capture. Turkish army in Caucasus described as disorganized. King Nicholas of Montenegro cedes control to General Martinovich. Allied warships bombard Dedenghatch in the Aegean. barracks and a military train damaged.
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Kent
London
Asia Minor
Caucasus
Persia
Sultanabad
Mesopotamia
Fires ravage theaters and big losses cited across towns
A Marshall Memorial Theater fire in Lyons New York caused about 150000 dollars in damage while Tremont Theater in Boston suffered a similar loss. Several other incidents include a Prohibition convention call from Chicago, a mail theft in Newton Iowa, a New York elevated train collision injuring twenty, indictments in Missouri, a divorce filing in St Louis, a lynching in Georgia, a railroad avalanche near Corea Washington, and record floods with over a million dollars in damage in Joliet Illinois.
Americans Return from Hague to Copenhagen on Peace Mission
Twenty two Ford peace party members travel from The Hague to Copenhagen and plan to reach Stockholm for peace talks. The voyage follows a weeklong fight against rough seas as the British steamer Pollentis sinks in mid Atlantic. all aboard are saved and news reaches Halifax via wireless from the Italian liner Giuseppi Verdi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Peace Party
Copenhagen
Hague
Stockholm
Pollentis
mid-Atlantic
Halifax
N. S
Giuseppi Verdi
Washington Sees shaken officials after runaway incident
The secretary of the interior and Mrs Lane were shaken up in a runaway in Washington. The report also notes a Pan American declaration of rights for nations drafted by Lansing and Scott, urging peaceful conduct in international affairs. Additional items cover military staffing needs, preparedness, and domestic political tensions in Washington.
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Secretary of the Interior
Lane
Washington
Lansing
James Brown Scott
American “Institute of International Law
Pan-American Congress
Chicagoan Cures Ills by Sleeping in a Chair
The article profiles Matt Roeder of Caxton School Supply who claims sleeping in a straight-backed chair cures rheumatism stomach trouble and nerves by keeping vital organs unfettered. He diverted to a nocturnal cabaret sleep routine claiming three hours of sleep equals ten in bed and says bed is useless.
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Matt Roeder
Caxton
Lincoln Park
Policeman Sniffs Out Cheese Clue in Brooklyn Burglary
Brooklyn officer known for catching cheese thieves investigates a Roman cheese store pattern. Raymond Barone of Brooklyn is arrested after the odor leads to his discovery inside a bread box with 12 Roman cheeses, revived at Amity Street station.
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Rooklyn
Amity Street
Raymond Barone
Brooklyn
Russell
Bluecoats
Petriliano & Grillo
Columbia Street
Barone
Sienistadt
Tom the Black Cat Moves In to Merchants Bank Site
In Saint Paul a black cat named Tom was found during the razing of the German American National Bank building at Fourth and Robinson. He charmed the work crew with purrs and shared meals, then after construction began he returned to the site and continued living there as a friendly fixture with the builders.
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T. Paul
Tom
Greenwich magnate to turn 1500 acres into bird sanctuary
E C Converse of Greenwich plans a 1500 acre bird sanctuary at Conyers Manor with George A. Drew. An ornithologist from Massachusetts Agricultural College will lead the effort to protect wildlife, raise wild ducks, provide winter feeding, and install nesting boxes. A bird census will track progress and insectivorous birds will be prioritized.
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Reenwich
Conn
E. C. Converse
National
Mr. Converse
George A. Drew
Conyerse Manor
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Conyers Manor
Honiak
Five Indiana Insane Hospitals Report 5305 Patients in 1915
State charities board released 1915 figures showing 5305 patients across Indiana's five insane hospitals on Sept 30. Of them 2623 were men and 2682 women, with 377 furloughs. The year saw 1135 new commitments and an average daily attendance of 5216.96, supported by 1042 staff and expenses totaling 1 091 202.84 plus 94277.81 for improvements, a grand total of 1 185 580.65.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Board of State Charities
Ice Gorges Breaking Up on the Wabash
Warmer weather causes ice gorges along the lower Wabash to break up. A Maumee Illinois report says the gorge by the Louisville and Nashville railroad bridge is gradually breaking, expected to pass out without serious damage.
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Evansville
Wabash River
Maumee
Ill
Dry majority in Hlwood local option election total
Officials tally Hlwood local option vote with 1361 dry votes and 1344 wets as county auditor canvasses returns. Harold and Smith led the dry and wet campaigns respectively. The results were certified by E T Flahaven.
Wertz Elected President of Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen
Daniel Wertz of Evansville was elected president of the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen's association at the close of the seventeenth annual convention at the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis. Wertz previously served as second vice-president and has long been a prominent member.
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Heads Lumbermen’s Organization
Indianapolis
Daniel Wertz
Evansville
Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association
Claypool Hotel
Wertz
Fire Destroys Russellville Block Including Barber Shop
A Jan 24 fire of unknown origin in Russellville causes $6000 damage. The blaze started in barber shop owned by Manuel and also damaged Havermill restaurant, Gardner millinery, Nicely meat market, and the Masonic hall.
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Ladoga
Russellville
Manuel
W. H. Havermill
Miss Gardner
Mr. Nicely
Local witness claims title for matrimonial summons
Marion January 24 James McConnell an insurance agent says he has served as a witness at 1,600 weddings over seventeen years in a building where three justices of the peace presided. He regards himself as the state’s champion matrimonial witness.
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Marion
James McConnell
Fire destroys Burrows town hall and several businesses
A blaze in Burrows Carroll county caused about 10000 dollars in damage. The fire began in a garage and consumed six automobiles and McKinney's hall in the main business block, including a meat market, a grocery, and the post office.
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Burrows
Delphi
Carroll County
McKinney’s Hall
Baby Burned to Death in Daleville Area Fire
A coal oil lamp exploded in a bedroom near Daleville, killing the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie Shoemaker and leaving both parents severely burned while attempting to rescue the child. The house burned to the ground.
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Muncie
Lessie Shoemaker
Daleville
Leonard Mill Water Company Formed for Bloomington Project
Bloomington January 24 The Leonard Mill Water company has been organized to install a pipe and power line to the Leonard mill lake for Bloomington. It is estimated the project will cost between 50000 and 60000 dollars.
Doctor William Hill 83 Dies After Meat Poisoning
Rochester physician Dr William Hill aged 83 and the oldest in town died at his home following ptomaine poisoning from meat he ate. The death occurred January 24 at Rochester.
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William Hill
Rochester
Jan
Milroy Surrenders Power in Engine Sale
Jan 24 Milroy inhabitants face darkness after Charley Witters sold the town’s power engine necessary for lighting. The move leaves the town without electrical service pending arrangements for a new power source.
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Milroy
Charley Witters
Hornaday Home Destroyed by Danville Fire
Danville reports a blaze destroyed the home of Charles P. Hornaday former postmaster. The fire began from a furnace and consumed the residence, causing extensive damage. Authorities cautioned about investigation into its origin as residents assessed the ruins.
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P. Hornaday
Danville
Charles P. Hornaday
Cascarets promise relief for liver and bowels
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a solution for constipation indigestion and biliousness. It claims a 10 cent box cleanses internal organs and ends headaches dizziness and distress, appealing to adults and children alike.
Turtle With Two Heads From Pee-Dee Swamps Draws Attention
Eugene Smith reports a two headed turtle caught in the Pee-Dee swamps. Each head eats separately, the creature described as living and well developed. Mullins (S. A.) dispatches this note to the New York Herald.
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Eugene Smith
Pee-Dee
Smith
Mullins
S. A
New York Herald
Kidney trouble warning promotes Jad Salts remedy
An advertisement warns Americans to guard against kidney trouble from overindulgent eating. It touts Jad Salts a grape and lemon juice lithia mix that flushes kidneys, relieves backache and bladder issues, and is inexpensive and safe for home use.
His Resolution Prompts Frugal New Year Plan
A dialog notes a character resolves to save money next year while admitting prior overspending. He explains that last year he spent as fast as he earned and now lacks funds to reserve a New Year’s Eve table. The exchange highlights budgeting and prudence in a reflective tone.
Cuticura Remedy Promises Quick Relief for Skin Troubles
An old ad claims Cuticura Soap and hot water provide instant itching relief for skin ailments. It advises drying and applying Cuticura Ointment to the affected area for speedy healing, with a free sample offer by mail from Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Dept. L
Boston
Not Half
Two lines of witty dialogue compare small delays to longer waits during a water voyage. The speakers joke that pauses in progress occur both before final success and during a long journey at sea.
Grove's The Old Standard Tonic Promotes Liver Health
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build the system. It notes the product price at 50 cents and mentions oxygen inhalers enabling balloon flights above 25 000 feet.
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Grove
Marine Eye Remedy Co. Eye Book Seeks Requests
Marine after Exposure in Cold Cutting Winds and Dust. It Restores Refreshes and Promotes Eye Health. Good for all Eyes that Need Care. Marine Eye Remedy Co. Chicago Sends Eye Book on request.
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Marine -Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Fire of Genius Keeps Pot Boiling
A pithy saying highlights how inventive genius thrives when passion sustains effort, likening inspiration to a pot kept simmering by steady heat. The metaphor suggests luck accompanies continuous work and creative vigor.
Denison’s Coffee Praised by Self-Made Local Figure
A Denison resident lauds a self-made man who avoids boasting about his work while endorsing the coffee shop as a dependable local staple.
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Adriatic
Antivari
Dulcigne
Vienna
Amsterdam
Frankfurter Zeitung
Germany
Belgium
Nicholas
Montenegro
Rome
Martinovich
Aegean
Dedenghatch
Saloniki
Daily Telegraph
Petrograd
Bror A. Johnson
Thomas Cook & Sons
Leota P. Henderson
Kansas City
Henderson
Lillian Lorraine
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Frank M. Sprague
Grand Rapids
Mich
Lawrence Page
Sprague
George Jaeger
A. B. Anderson
Ind
Edwards Valve Manufacturing Company
East Chicago
Hammond Local Lodge No. 209
International Association of Machinists
Cummins
Ark
Little Rock
Wilson
New York
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
St. Louis
St. Joseph
Davenport
California
Marshall Memorial
Lyons
N Y
Tremont Theater
St. Paul
Minn
Prohibition National Committee
Virgil G. Hinshaw
Nouch
Newton
Harlem River
John Elder
Dick Gamble
M. R. Adkisson
Gideon
John Osborne
Peoria
Jacob H. Meeker
Worth County
Sylvester
Moreland
Cascade Limited
Great Northern Railroad
Spokane
Seattle
Wash
Corea Station
Cascade Mountains
Hamel Joliet, OL
John Skelton Williams
House Rules Committee
Representative Chiperfield
Illinois
Leonard Wood
Senate Military Committee
United States
Wood
William H. Carter
Great Britain
Senate
Hoke Smith
Georgia
England
Garrison
Scott
Bliss
Army
Felix.Diaz
Diaz
Mexico
Torreon
Mex
Felix
Carranza
Ene
Amerpe
Fromr
Tornecn
Baldi
Greenwich
Insane Hospitals Report
Aeranee We
Elfwood
Denison
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