U S May Train Latin American Troops in America
Washington June 24 An amendment to the army appropriation bill would authorize training and equipping foreign troops in the United States for war against the Central Powers. Secretary Baker said no definite plan exists and no country is singled out. The eight Central and South American nations allied with the Allies could provide up to 2,750,000 men, according to estimates.
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Washington, D C
Germany
Anatria
War Department
Senate Military Committee
Baker
Baker Sai
America
Congress
Hare
Casualties Listed in Pershing Report The War News
The casualty sheet lists multiple U S Navy and Army personnel with ranks from sergeant to corporal among the wounded and dead. Names include Clarence Jolson and Cliveril Castor with others from various locations such as De Coral Town Ira Pow Kilind ty. The report details wounded, missing and dead across divisions in action.
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Ansochind Prese
Wray
Washington, P. G
Swo Lawa
Pershing
Clarence C. Jolson
de~ Coral
Cliveril C. Castor
Ira
Kilind
Infant Plague Claims Victim in Local Family
Seven year old Psther Joseph Freers, child of Mr and Mrs Robert Freers, died from infantile paralysis at their Liens Street home. First death from the malady in years, medical staff secured a serum from Mayo Foundation Hospital. Despite temporary improvement, the child worsened Saturday. Survived by parents, one brother, two sisters. Funeral services held this afternoon at Greenwood Cemetery with Rev W I Rogis officiating.
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Joseph Freers
Robert Freers
Mayo Foundation
Greenwood Cemetery
W. I. Rogis
Shell Submarine Gunner Commended for Action
Secretary Manuel commends Chief Gunner's Mate Harry Chambers of Ilanta Ga for efficient conduct during May 12 engagement with an enemy submarine aboard an American steamer. After the submarine fired torpedoes, Chambers' gun crew fired four shots, the fourth hitting the conning tower as the U boat submerged. A heavy black smoke plume rose over the craft from the explosion.
Card of Thanks for Floral Kindness after Death
We express gratitude to friends neighbors and brother Modern for their kindness during the illness and death of our husband and father. Special thanks from Mrs A J Crockat Tasie L Brocket Mrs Y Peel and family of Chicago who visited Muscatine Saturday evening and plan to stay several weeks with Mrs Peck at her home 616 Host Fifth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woorl- Quen
A. J. Crockat
Tasile L Brocket
Y. Peel
Chicago
Muscatine
Peck
Fred Schroure
Fifth Street
Italian Gains Most Heartening News From Piave
London reports a laconic Italian bulletin stating Austrian forces retreat in disorder with the Piave in pursuit. Allied cheers rise as speculation grows on western front effects and Austria-Hungary’s internal crisis, with questions about cabinet resignation and potential shifts of forces to France.
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Associated
London
Diaz
Thaly
aAnseria
Iit An
Wong the Piave
Volunteers Leave for Navy Training July First
Muscatine county selects Pennie R. Carpenter and Everett Ee Ward for mechanical training at Armournatt state. They join 109 registrants, with more volunteers invited to Sioux City and Moosehart training schools. Applicants must write and may call, then apply in writing. June 6 registrants may obtain navy enlistment releases if desired.
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Pennie R. Carpenter
Everett Ee
Weat Liberty
Muscatine County
Armournatt State
Chicage
Iatira State
Ucenrings
Ula County
Inorg
War Department
Sioux City
Moosehart
Theaa
Tsnama
Wyit- Inge
Tthe Board
Navy
Arden visitor Letha Thomas visits over Sunday
Letha Thomas of Arden Iowa spent Sunday in town visiting friends and neighbors during her local trip.
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Letha Thomas
Arden
Iowa
Amateurs Outclass Professionals in Exhibition Golf Match
In Cleve Jena Delmonts Galil, amateurs Chick Evans, Warren IX Wood defeated professionals Robert MacDonald, James Barnes in an eighteen hole exhibition. A Delmonts event set a new world record and two American records in swimming as Frances Cowatls of Almoda, Galt led with teak Taco performances.
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Cagsoulalad Prosa
Chicago
Chick Evans
Warren IX. Wood
Robert MacDonald
James Barnes
Cleve- Jena
Delmonts
Galil
Misa Frances Cowatls
Almoda, Galt
Rail wreck probe intensifies after Hagenbeck circus crash
Hammond Indiana June 24 two investigations ordered into the Michigan Central wreck near Gary that killed Hagenbeck Wallace circus employees and injured about 150. Coroner hearings begin. Indiana Public Service Commission to open an inquiry to fix blame. Intersta te Commerce Commission may join. Engineer Alonzo Sargent and fireman Gustave Niinss to testify. Sixty two bodies recovered. 22 missing presumed destroyed by fire.
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Hammond
Ind
Oficlal Badiek
Michigan Central
Gary
Hagen- Ibeck-Wallace Circus
Indiana Public Service Commision
Thoraday
Intersalate Commerce Commission
Alonzo Sargent
Ala
Gustave Niinss
Ther
Kalamazco
Midhand
Michigan City
M. Ballard
Manger
Czechs Plan Return to Front via France
A dispatch from Tokio reports a Cuncho-Slovak national council member arranging transport for compatriots in Vindivostos and Siberia to join the French front at the earliest opportunity. The Czechoslovak leader will then travel to the United States to consult Professor Musaril in Washington. A later note mentions a canning demonstration at Grace Lutheran Church on Wednesday afternoon open to interested residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Latherary Church
Iis
Juror Released in Trial of O Leary
New York June 24 Judge Augustis N Vand discharged the jury in the trial of John E O Leary after a juror testified about discussions with him. The judge granted a new trial for the defendant charged with aiding his brother Jeremiah in an attempt to evade justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Leary
New York
N. Vo
John £. O'Leary
Augustis N. Vand
Jeremian
Austrian Army In Complete Retreat At Piave Front
Italian and Allied forces press hard as Austrian troops retreat along the Piave River line. American aviators hinder Austrian units, while Italian and German forces exchange heavy artillery and bayonet actions with decisive riverine flooding complicating each side’s positions.
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Bally
Associated Press
Fespaly
Monfesto
Curso Phiteau
Tanza
Red Cross
YOMGA
Americana
Americas Army
Tilpert BE
Poraans
Iowa Draft Moves Train Volunteers For Special Roles
Iowa registrants face July draft postponements as five new calls seek volunteers for telegraphic and wireless training in Sioux City, cement worker roles in Moonheart Illinois, and carpentry tasks. About 4,000 men called under June allotment arrive at Camp Dodge, with the overall movement to form the 88th Division expected to finish by Friday.
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Des Moines
Shisatta
Adswniot
Logan
Througis
Fran Ymin
Uboko
Sioux City
Mongheart
Ill
Camp Dodge
Marines: Harry Vanatty Home On Furlough From Marines
Harry Vanatty son of Mr and Mrs W S Vanatty of Bloomington Township returned home Friday night on a seven day furlough from the hospital division of the marines. He is stationed in Texas and expects to report back to duty Wednesday evening.
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Marines
Harry Vanatty
Ars. W. OS. Vanattt
Bloomington Township
Million Ton Of Ships Complete In 1918 Output
Washington reports the first million tons of new ships contracted for the Shipping Board, likely to be delivered by month’s end. Last week deliveries totaled five steel vessels with 37,330 deadweight tons, bringing 1918 production to 24,200 deadweight tons.
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Washington, D.C
Shipping Board
Examinations For School Jobs Scheduled Midweek
Teachers examinations will be conducted Wednesday through Friday at the court hour under state regulations and county supervision. The three day tests cover didactics orthography reading geography history and domestic studies with arithmetic physiology agriculture vocal music English grammar and penmanship on various morning and afternoon sessions.
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Ha Court
Ministers Plan Union Services In Muscatine
Union church services will be held in Muscatine during July and August with most Protestant churches joining. A meeting at the Market Baptist church features Rev. J. Rendall. The Ministers Association adopted a resolution praising Rev. George N. Mendenhall and recommending him to other churches as he seeks a new pastorate. Sarah Plant of Peoria is visiting John Plant of Muscatine.
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Union
Muscatine
First Methodist Episcopal
Iirat Baptist
Wrst Congregational
Wrst Presbyterian
Firat. Friends
Munlford
Goremin
Corlar Street
Methodist
East Fourth
Avangelical Zion
Tha Second
Mirkt Baptist
Rendall
Prat Presbyterian
N. Menden
Muscntine Ministerial Association
Agay Association
Brother Mendenhall
Hin
Wea
Frother Mendenhall
Marguerite Clark Stars in Rich Man Poor Man at A Muse V
Marguerite Clark appears in Rich Man, Poor Man at the A Muse V theatre Tuesday and Wednesday. Betty Wynne, a charming girl, enters the life of financier Beeston, who forgives forgery and learns to love. With Mina Clark leading a strong supporting cast including Frederick Warde Barthelmess and Ottola Nesmith.
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Marguerite Clark
A-Muse-V
Maximilian Foster
Gceorsa Broadehurst
Paramount
Pictrre
Betty Wynne
John M. Deestoy
Althgneh
Beeston
Betty
Jave
Sunshine
Mall
Mina Clark
Frederick Warde
Famons
Michard Barthelmess
Williams Funeral Held After Runaway Injuries
The funeral for W. A. Williams who died from injuries after a runaway was held Sunday morning at 5:30 at J. W. Rania’s home. Rev. W. Hodgers of the Frat Baptist church led the service. Pallbearers included Franke Gottbrecht, Slarry Springer, William Burkhart, Charlen Strong, MGeorge Connell, and William Adama. He is survived by two sisters and one brother, who could not attend the funeral.
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Willams
W. A. Williams
J. W. Rania
Rev. W. Hodgers
Frat Baptist Church
Franke Gottbrecht
Slarry
Springer
Wiliam Burkhart
Charlen Strong
Mgeorge Connell
Wiliam Adama
Trinity Choir Boys Excluded From Tri City Event
G. W. Mui excludes Trinity Choir from Tri city outing on July 6. War tux sold at five egats each ticket as advertised.
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Twokt Trinity Choir Toys’ G, Wy, Mint Excnalan
Tri-cities
Duly & War Tex Fi Dente
Iekeb
aAdy
Trinity Choir Boys
G. W. Mui
Tri
Mia Gaston and son Taft plan extended western tour
Mia W Gaston and her son Jack Taft depart for an extended trip through Viewort with planned stops in Denver Salt Lake City and Portland Oregon. They anticipate spending substantial time visiting in each city along the route.
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Mia, W
Gaston
Jack
Taft
Viewort
Denver
Salt Lake City
Portland
Ore
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U.S
Pruok A. Traferty
Armady
Charles S. Gelden
Henry Cite
Tomlinson
Fort Howard
Haltimare
Lawra A. Talore
Paliadelpnt
Tex Frneae
Oett
Pocamouth
Hurlbert Taumiwalt
Nels
Clarence Lover East Deaden
Foo
Caut
Flate
Ramune Ty
Lewwine Mid
PAY Armour Training School
Ikea
Quilty
Sheffield
Barnard’s Jewelry Store
RIF Enas Second Bf
Panitorium
Trillany Lesanto
Montally
Austr
Lave
JhuYaclo Gurinol
Aan Secoto
Montetta
Ieft
Wong
Hng
Candela
San Doan
Phinve
Lilien Army
Tha Plaage
Thainton
New
Cath
Sinus Guy
Wheeless
Moonheart
Sarah Plant
Peoria, Il
John Plant
Columbia
July Records
Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Columbia Records
Columbia Grafanolas
Second & Sycamore
Dou TD
Douglin
U. S
Marcterite
Clare Anich
Poon
Willian Fox
Virginia Pearson
France
Zena Keefe and
Niles Welch
John W. Noible
Amien
New York Evening Mall
Lexine
Swan’s Jewelry Store
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