War News and Disasters Across Fronts and Ports
German admiralty claims U-29 rammed and sunk by a British steamer. French offensive north of Arras advances. Hill 419 cited. Submarine activity sinks thirteen ships around the British Isles, including neutrals. Russian retreat, Italian gains on the Isonzo, and Austro German raids midfront reported. A Joliet murder and tornado toll accompany broader war and domestic incidents.
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Admiralty
Berlin
Paris
Arras
Hill 419
British Isles
Washington Passes Safe Passage for German Envoy Dr Meyer Gerhard
German ambassador says he pledged safe passage for the envoy to Berlin Dr Meyer Gerhard of the German colonial office who also served the German Red Cross. Washington orders three cruisers for Yaqui valley danger in Sonora and authority to land forces if needed. Colorado flagship sails with Marine Corps companies. Treasury revises income tax return estimates upward to over 82 million dollars for the current year.
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Anton Meyer-Gerhard
New York
Count von Bernstorff
Berlin
von Jagow
Meyer-Gerhard
Alfred Meyer
Lansing
Washington
State Department
Dr. Meyer- Gerhard
German Colonial Office
Red Cross
Yaqui
Sonora
Mexico
Thomas B. Howard
Colorado
Fourth Régiment
Marine Corps
Treasury Department
Honorary Doctor of Laws Awarded to Surgeon General Gorgas
The honorary degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on Surgeon General William G. Gorgas of the United States Army by Georgetown in recognition of his work. Mrs. M Dansie, daughter of Dr. T Z, delivered remarks as vice president during the ceremony.
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William G. “Gorgas
United States Army
Georgetown
M. Dansie
T. Z
The
Barefoot Chicagoan Draws Churchgoing Attention
Frank Schmali in Besley Court goes to church barefoot every Sunday, wearing medals from chest to waist as neighbors watch. His wife Verona objects to children following suit and fears medical issues and rising medal costs, prompting a county social service intervention to calm the dispute.
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Besley Court
Frank Schmali
Baby
Schmall
Schmaipe
Schmalls
Verona Schmall
Alfalfa Ended Weed Invasion in Wichita Yards
Wichita officials last year hired a man to prepare vacant lots for alfalfa at 50 cents per owner to control weeds. He plowed harrowed and mowed, transforming neglected plots into profitable hay meadows. This year the same effort continued with multiple small alfalfa plots producing over two thousand tons, boosting local fodder for cattle and horses and benefiting many small transfer workers.
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Ichita
Kan
Wichita
Teaching New Boys the Language of Wall Street
In New York new clerks and runners adapt to Wall Street jargon as they return to work after the war layoffs. The article notes how misheard lingo hampered stock quotations and outlines a retraining program requiring earlier hours and instruction from veterans to restore proper market communication.
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Wall Street
York
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Exchange
Porter
Katy
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Divorce Case Heard By Judge In Sign Language
In Detroit a deaf mute man and his mute wife testified through a deaf interpreter about abuse, leading Judge Mandell to sign a decree of divorce. A second deaf witness described related issues, highlighting communication barriers in the proceeding.
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Detroit
Etroit
Mich
Muirville
P. Wilson
Mandell
Indiana Pharmaceutical Association to Meet in La Porte
The Indiana Pharmaceutical Association will hold its annual meeting in La Porte from Tuesday to Thursday starting June 21. Indianapolis will send a large delegation. President Ernst Stabuth of Columbus will open the sessions. F. W. Meissner and J. M. Barrett will present papers on price protection and Indiana legislation.
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C. B. Jordan
Lafayette
Indiana Pharmaceutical Association
Lafayette to Host 1916 National Travellers Protective Meet
The Travelers Protective Association national convention will be held in Lafayette Indiana in 1916 drawing about 1500 visitors. Indiana supporters led by Will R Wood and the Lafayette chamber beat Louisville Savannah and Birmingham for the honor. T Schuyler Logan TSO national secretary treasurer once served in the local post. Indiana division boasts over six thousand members and the most posts in the nation.
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Lafayette
Chamber of Commerce
Omaha
Neb
Travelers’ Protective Association
Will R. Wood
Louisville
Savannah
Birmingham
Ala
Indiana
Order
T. Schuyler Logan
Union
Major A J Emery Dies Suddenly at Bloomfield Home
Maj. James A. Emery sixty years old died suddenly while sitting in a chair at his Bloomfield home. A West Point graduate he served in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines and was promoted to major in the Spanish American war. Survived by two sons Nathaniel W Emery and Robert Emery and a daughter Mrs Jesse Brown with spouses in military postings.
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A. J. Emery
Bloomfield
James A. Emery
West Point Military Academy
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Nathaniel W. Emery
Battery A
Indiana National Guard
Wisconsin
Robert Emery
United States Army
Texas City
Tex
Jesse Brown
Fiancee Stands By Pastor Accused Of Larceny
Covington June 21 Rev B T Clifton pastor of Kingman and Salem churches arraigned on petit larceny charges and pleads not guilty. Released on 500 dollar bond. His June 23 marriage to Miss Clecie Hesler of Hillsboro announced. He allegedly stole lighting tanks from cars near Veedersburg and Kingman. Clifton attended Wabash College and GePauw University. Hesler doubts guilt.
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William Coffing
Veedersburg
Henry Zackmire
Kingman
Clifton
Wabash College
Ge Pauw University
Hesler
Five Young Men Ordained Priests in Fort Wayne Ceremony
In Fort Wayne on June 21 Bishop J Alerding ordained five young men to the Catholic priesthood. The new priests include Rev Justin Delagrangs of St Peters parish, Rev George Hasser of St Anthonys Benton County, Rev Joseph M Trothyom of Stephen s parish South Bend, Rev Aloysius Jarka of St Stanislaus parish Chicago, and Rev Joseph Martiszuinas.
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Fort Wayne
J. Alerding
Justin Delagrangs
St. Peter's
George “Hasser
St. Anthony's
Benton” County
Joseph
M. ‘Trothyom
Stephen’s
Bend
Aloysius Jarka
St.Stanislaus ‘Parish
Chi‘pag
Oseph
Martiszuinas
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad and Mrs. Advice Snippet
An old advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue for whitening clothes with grocers selling the product. A brief quip notes a woman telling her husband a man cannot know what it is to be sick.
Denison's Coffee Ad Promotion for Pure Hand Picked Beans
An advertisement warns against harsh coffee and promotes Denison's Coffee as hand picked and pure. It notes Denison's is sold in cans cartons or bags and directs readers to contact the Denison Coffee Co Chicago for locating outlets.
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Denison
Denison Coffee Co
Chicago
Bear Favorite Revealed in Playful Banter
In a whimsical exchange, Hazel the bear is named as the favorite animal, with Mary affirming the choice and adding a lighthearted line about animal affection. The dialogue showcases playful roles and a warm mood.
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Brain
Mary
Hazel
Puffed Injuries in Car Debate
The dialogue describes Redd He’s boast about a new car and Green’s quip asking if the bragging hurt as much as the accident. The exchange hints at pride over a purchase and playful teasing between characters.
Exclusive Eatery Earns Backhanded Compliment
A Lone Vulgarian notes the restaurant is very exclusive with waiters described as perfect gentlemen. The only coarse person observed is the proprietor, whom the critic jokes could not be excluded.
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Propritor
Reminded Him Highbrow Mocked Fashion Decollete Gown
At the opera house a critic named Mr Highbrow joked that a woman's shoulders may merit a decollete gown yet the modern fashion figure reminded him of a prophet with little in her own country.
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Mr. Highbrow
Opera House
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