Widespread Erie Flood Death Toll and Loss Estimated
Reports from Erie Pennsylvania state 27 dead with a miles long debris field. Coroners expect many more victims in wreckage up to 100 feet high. Property loss early estimate is 3 million dollars with 300 houses and 50 stores demolished. Rescue operations continue as morgues fill and relief funds begin to aid flood victims.
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Erie
Mahon
Lake Shore Railroad
New York
Chicago
16Th Infantry
PR. N. G
Harrisburg
John Higgins
Higgins
Seventh
Holland Streets
Marion
L. D. Hopkins
Great Western races to start after rain delays
Peoria August 4 The Great Western races, postponed twice by rain, will begin tomorrow. The four days program remains as five races per day over three days with five events Thursday Friday and Saturday. Track conditions are reported excellent.
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Peoria
Unemployment Debate At Panama Pacific Conference
In San Francisco Aug 4 A Filene of Boston warned that public schools must plan for future employment of children to curb unemployment The U S labor department’s Panama Pacific exposition conference heard from Secretary Wilson and from Edward Tiesdale who urged government action claiming capital has ruled for years and failed and a hearing was granted to him.
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San. Francisco
A. Lincoln Filene
Boston
United States Department of Labor
W. B. Wilson
Edward Tiesdale
San Francisco
United States
Officers Signed by Knights at Seattle
The supreme council of the Knights of Columbus re elected all current officers for another year while changing members of the board of directors. Debate arose over the commission on religious prejudice with many delegates split on its recommendations. Archbishop John Bonzano, apostolic delegate to the United States, departed for Washington.
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Seattle
Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus
John Bonzano
United States
Washington
Paris Woman's Will and Final Resting Wish
Paris August 4 The will of a wealthy Marseilles resident who died recently contains a request to be provisionally buried in the family vault and ultimately laid to rest in the field of the final decisive victory. She leaves her entire fortune to the town bearing the name of that victory.
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Paris
Marseilles
Minnesota Bar Association Meets to Curb Lawyer Practices
ST. CLOUD Minn Aug 4 Plans to stamp out ambulance chasing and other unprofessional practices by lawyers will be considered at the annual meeting of the Minnesota State Bar association in session here Eminent leaders of the bench and bar attended the formal opening The annual address will be delivered tomorrow by Congressman James R Mann of Illinois.
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ST. Cloud
Minn
Minnesota State Bar. Association
James R. Mann
Illinois
Mt. Sterling Wins Meet at County Fair
Mt Sterling won the county track meet with 71 1 6 points at Mt Sterling fair grounds. Macomb placed second with 31 1 3 points and Clayton third with 14 14 points. L Gross captured first with 25 points. Meyer and Erwin tied for second with 16 1 3 points.
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Mt. Sterling
Mt, Sterling
Ill
Macomb
Clayton
Meyer
Erwin
Prohibition Question Untouched by Delegates
The National German-American Alliance met in San Francisco and adopted a resolution protesting war materials traffic with enemies of Germany. It urged a law banning passenger ships carrying munitions, and an amendment to the constitution made prohibition an alliance obligation to improve liquor traffic conditions. The group elected officers largely again and chose Milwaukee as the 1917 convention site, while also calling for a federal tariff board to govern customs rates.
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San Francisco
United States
Germany
National
German-American Alliance
C. J. Hexamer
Philadelphia
Wilson
Milwaukee
Wis
Alliance
Commonwealth
Mexico
England
America
Davidson estate stock holdings listed in inventory
In the Emil Davidson estate inventory filed yesterday in county court the deceased is shown as possessing 280 shares of Davidson Millinery stock 20 shares of State Savings Loan and Trust Company 15 shares in Pennsylvania Railroad and five shares in New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Notes and accounts total 4550 dollars
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Emil ‘Davidson
Davidson Millinery Company
State Savings, Loan and Trust Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York Central and Hudson Railroad
Kidney pills praised by railroader from Texas
F A Woolsey of Jacksonville Texas writes of kidney trouble rheumatism and back ache saying Foley Kidney Pills cured him quickly and he now has no further trouble thousands have written similar letters Miller Arthur Drug Co announces the product.
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F. A. Woolsey
Jacksonville
Texas
Foley
Miller & Arthur
German Day at the Big Fair in San Francisco
German Day at the Panama Pacific exposition drew tens of thousands of attendees. German colors were prominent as a parade from the German House led to the expo grounds. Delegates from the German-American National Alliance joined the event in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Cal
Three Eye league meeting called by president Tearney
Bloomington Aug 4 The Three Eye league president Tearney has called a meeting of club owners to be held in Chicago next Monday.
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Bloomington
Til
Tearney
Three Eye League
Chicago
Wilson to Highlight National Defense in Next Message
President Wilson plans to make national defense a principal topic in his upcoming congress message. He will wait for formal reports from Secretaries Garrison and Daniels before finalizing policy and will likely devote substantial time to defense recommendations.
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Cornish
N. H
Wilson
Congress
Garrison
Daniels
Patzry
Washington
Mt Sterling Fair Racing and Baseball Results
Ray Menke of Quincy won the three mile motorcycle race at Brown County Fair with Swartz second and Anderson third. Swartz won the five mile race with Anderson second and Menke third. Three mile time 4 43. second 6 37. Free-for-all trot won by Colonel B owned by Ed Meyer Mt Sterling with Miss Rex second and Red Heart third. Hamilton defeated Warsaw in nine innings of errorless ball before a large crowd.
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MT. Sterling
Til
Ray Menke
Quincy
Brown County
Swartz
Anderson
Menke
Colonel B
Ed. Meyer
Miss Rex
Red Heart
Hamilton
Warsaw
Elephant Walks at Highland Park Draws Big Crowd
Hundreds gathered at Highland Park last night for an elephant walk and a set piece amid a riot of lights and colors. Damp weather kept the fireworks from exploding, but attendees praised the attractions and enjoyed auto parades and a busy dancing pavilion.
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Highland Park
Park
Post Office Sells 7 9 and 12 Cent Stamps
Local report notes Postmaster Lummis arranged for seven nine and twelve cent stamps to meet business demand. Transactions include travel and family notices as Burlington agent T Riley visits. announcements cover births, travel plans to Chicago Detroit Mackinac and Springfield, plus a hospital birth and a hotel bulletin board re arrangement with upcoming meetings.
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Lummis
T.riley
Burlington
Equitable Life Insurance Company
Iowa
Riley
J. E. Stanley
North- Eighth Street
Blessing Hospital
C. Kline
Norris Twenty-seventh Street
Chicago
Detroit
Mackinac Island
Bulletin. Board
Quincy
Constipation Cured Overnight With Po-Do-Lax Claim
An advertisement declares Po-Do-Lax cures constipation overnight using Podophylin May Apple. It claims the dose avoids griping, stimulates the liver and bile flow, and promotes perfect digestion with no gas or irritation. It urges readers to buy from their druggist.
Investigations Narrowed After Eastland Disaster Probes
Last week began efforts to assign responsibility for the Eastland calamity that claimed over 1000 lives. Two investigations remain active, one by a special federal grand jury under Judge Landis and another led by Secretary Redfield with aides. Proceedings centered on who held fault among inspectors, company executives, and officials connected to the excursion steamer Eastland.
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Eastland
K.,m. Landis
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
A. L. Thurman
Department ‘of ‘Commerce
Barratt O'Hara
William H. Hull
Chicago-St. Joseph Steamship Company
J. M. Erickson
Walter C. ‘Steete
The
Public double execution set for two black men in Starkville
Starkville expects five thousand visitors for the public execution of Peter Bolon and Du Séals, convicted of murdering a train porter during a robbery. The county board of supervisors issued the order, with the courthouse open space chosen as the execution site and a special deputy force sworn in to maintain order.
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Starkville
Miss
Peter Bolon
du Séals
County Board of’ S
Sand
Court House
Cit Police
A Doctor's Prescription for Cough Remedy
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as a cheap simple remedy for coughs colds and bronchial and lung ailments. It claims one fourth to one teaspoonful as needed soothes and checks symptoms and urges readers to visit a druggist and begin treatment immediately for relief and cure.
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Dr King
Dr. King
Coat and Robe Stolen Prompt Reward Offered
A black rain coat and a heavy lap-robe were stolen from an auto at the intersection of 8th and Vermont streets on Tuesday evening. A suitable reward is offered for their return with no questions asked. Return to Shoe Factory at 2nd and Vermont streets. Also notice: For rent a room apartment with bath, everything new, modern, heat included at 112914 N. 6th St. Phone 1032-J. Rent reasonable.
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Vermont
N. 6Th. St
Public notice by Edna Keller denial of debt
Edna Keller states August 4 1915 in Quincy Illinois that she did not leave Bryan Keller at all but was driven from their home by Bryan and his mother and that Bryan Keller has never been responsible for any of her debts. She says she has proof of the events.
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Quincy
Bryan Keller
Bryan
Edna. Keller
Wanted Experienced Telephone Operator at Hotel Newcomb
Help wanted for an experienced telephone operator at Hotel Newcomb. Apply at once at the hotel. Also a personal note asks the gentleman who telephoned the YWCA about a bunch of keys to call after 9 a.m. to 806-W.
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Y. W.C
For Rent Modern six room flat in Heidbreder Building
A modern six room flat available for rent at the Heidbreder Building located at 12th and Broadway. Inquiries may be made at the Drug Store.
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Heidbreder Building
Broadway
Inquire Drug Store
Belgian Line Stationary in Flooded Belgian Zone
Belgian lines along the flooded area north of Dixmude have remained stationary for so long that soldiers resemble settlers. Chicken coops dot the clear spaces behind trenches and hundreds of small vegetable gardens add variety to daily meals. Officers and men often fish in local waters, usually catching carp as a reward.
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Lunkirk
France
Dixmude
Frock From Old Picture Inspires Autumn Festive Wear
A quaint blue crepe de Chine frock from an old-time picture is revived as a favorite for autumn celebrations, capturing nostalgic charm and stylish simplicity for seasonal events.
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Great Western
Knights
Supreme Council of Knights of Columbus
Minnesota’ Bar Association
Becker
Howe
Charles Becker
Sing Sing
AVOR
National German-American Alliance
Davidson Estate
Quincyan
Highland
Robert Reid
Grand Haven
Mich
Charles C. Eckliff
Harry Pederson
Charles £. Selclife
Robert
REO Inspectore
Gapi Pereiasen
Lasteano
Sugraeee
Eeteson the, Rseaselans
Walter
Waltete
Steele
Stasosef
Ehicago SS. CQ
Righelieut
Barizatt Ohara
Secietary
Coane WE Tece Wut
C.irecheld
Albert 1
Vermont Street
Oak Street
Belgian Line Stationary
Pictorial Review
Shmirt
Mer
FIAT
Heview
Shzew
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