Peoria cashier accused of payroll theft and wartime fraud
Federal guards pursue John G. Hensing, cashier of the Poort postoffice, on charges of stealing a payroll and falsifying wartime savings. Authorities say he fled toward Mexico after leaving Peoria, with an unknown defalcation total, while family links and German connections emerge as investigations continue.
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Ousted Major Funkhouser Morals Cop Controversy
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Major Funkhouser and a morals issue amid a political scene. Names, places, and exact actions are unclear, but the fragment hints at a contested removal and public response involving officials and voters.
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Men Held For Fraud Released Give Honda Men
Fragmentary OCR text mentions fraud cases and individuals linked to Honda, with unclear names and dates. No coherent incident or outcome found beyond general reference to release and alleged fraud.
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Give Honda
Telegraph and Telephone Lines Under U. S. Control
Postoffice department takes over US telegraph and telephone lines under a special committee led by Burleson. Officers and employees keep current duties. dividends and bond obligations may continue. Aim is to coordinate services into a national system with public and property interests considered. No changes until facts are reviewed.
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Graduated automobile tax proposal from Congress
The House Ways and Means Committee backed a federal graduated excise tax on automobile use, starting at $10 yearly for cars under $200, rising to $60 for $3,000 cars with $20 per $4,000 over $4,000, plus an 8 billion revenue plan. A 10 percent tax on auto gross sales and 5 percent on car parts was also proposed, targeting manufacturers and importers.
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Two Greek Missions Coming To America
A garbled OCR fragment references two Greek missions arriving in the United States with scattered names and unclear details. Despite the damaged text, it indicates planned movement or visits involving Greek groups or missions to America, but exact dates, origins, or participants remain unreadable.
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America
General Harborde Chief Of Supplies Report
Fragmentary OCR text mentions General Harborde and supplies role with unclear references. No coherent events, dates, or locations are readable to form a concrete factual summary.
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General Harborde
Order Locomotives for Army Railroads
War Department seeks 510 steam engines and 10 000 freight cars for France mobility. Army logistics aim to equip rail lines with standard gauge locomotives and cars to sustain transportation of men, supplies, and matériel under wartime operations. The announcement underscores urgent mobilization needs and national industrial coordination.
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Unclear fragment hints at WW campaign and local items
Fragmentary OCR about a Wilson book and a World War era campaign with scattered names and phrases. Many garbled terms hinder clear facts. reads like a stray clipping with possible references to boats, roaches, and tasks without coherent narrative.
German Field Marshal Dies By Red's Bomb
Amsterdam reports field marshal von Eichhorn and his adjutant were seriously wounded in Kiev by a bomb on Tuesday. A Kiev message later said Eichhorn and Captain Von Dressler died while others suffered heart trouble. The dispatch notes a telegram from Moscow confirming deaths and describes hospital recovery attempts for the remaining officers.
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Fourth U S Bond Drive Plans Expanded Campaign Details
Washington August campaign opens Saturday September 2 and runs for four weeks ending October 1. Secretary McAdoo announces three week extension for the fourth loan to enlist more business men as workers. Expected loan amount around 30 billion with 4 percent interest. If certificates are issued redeemable next June tax receipts may reduce the total.
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Marines Promotions Approved By Wilson
Washington reports promotions in the Marine Corps approved by President Wilson. Brigadier General John A. Lejeune will command the permanent major generals. Gen K W O Wadler becomes temporary major general. Colonels Mahoney Long Fuller Neville Radford Myers and Catlin are named temporary brigadiers. Three officers, General Je feupe, and two colonels, Neville and Catlin, saw action in recent battles in France.
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Army insignia changes outlined in conflicting plans
Secretaries Baker and others discuss alterations to army insignia amid debates on transfer and display of badges. The report notes confusion over alignment with allied and enemy symbols, and mentions officials weighing pledges and possible realignments of units and rankings.
Emperor William Declares Germans Face Hardest War Struggle
Emperor William issued a proclamation to the German army and navy dated August 1 stating the war’s fourth year brings the hardest struggle yet. He praises victories, asserts faith in God and allies, and vows that the desperate enemy efforts will be foiled by German bravery with the Fatherland sharing his confidence.
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Foch Rests Armies After Fourteen Day Drive
Allied forces on the Soissons Rheims front show reduced offensive activity after a fortnight of hard fighting. German reinforcements arrived but failed to regain ground, while artillery bombardments continue along the Oureq and near Oulchy Le Chateau. Soldiers from American and French units hold key positions as both sides prepare for possible renewed attacks.
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Indictments Against Broker Rice Return Indictments Against Broker Rice
Indictments involve broker Rice with charges pursued by authorities. Details remain fragmented in the readable text but indicate legal action and ongoing proceedings. The piece references names and places inconsistently, with no clear dates or locations making full context uncertain.
London War Critic Praises Brave Yank Soldiers
A London critic writes that American troops show courage on the French front. The observer notes high morale and depicts Allied resilience as U S forces press the battle, delivering a bold counterpoint to enemy defenses.
Quiet day at the Paris front amid limited artillery action
Paris reports a quiet front with only artillery exchanges and a failed enemy raid between the Oise and Mont Didier. German communiques say Allied losses and prisoner totals rise, with over 24,000 captives since July 15 and renewed but repulsed attacks near Merris and in the Rheims-Soissons area.
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