Roosevelt Attacks Pacifists and Munitions Makers at Camp
Theodore Roosevelt, addressing a military camp in Plattsburgh New York, condemns the United States for thirteen months of inaction and criticizes government preparedness and munitions makers. He denounces Germany and calls for honor on the Roll of Dishonor for those who refuse arms shipments. He defends critique of presidential policy while urging citizens to demand proper action and loyalty to the country.
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Wilson
Plattsburgh
N.Y
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Germany
Belgium
New York
Col. Roosevelt
Presidents differ like other folks in time of war
MITLA the Cites illustration contends that public rhetoric without deeds weakens leadership. It argues Lincoln should have acted decisively after Sumter, or faced a stronger Union defense, and warns against relying on speech over action or diplomacy over force.
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Lincoln
Buchanan
Sumter
Jefferson Davis
Friends of the ‘Union
Horace
Greely
China
Lima Lake Drainage District approves resignation and fills seat
At yesterday's Lima Lake Drainage district meeting in the County Attorney's office, JOH. Best resigned as commissioner and A. B. Leeper was appointed to replace him. The board authorized borrowing 1700 dollars to cover repair expenses due September 1, and noted Lima lake water level falling as the river drops, with water flowing out through the pipes.
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Lima Lake Drainage District
John Ty Inghram
Joh. Best
A. B. Leeper
Report of distribution filed in Harrel 7 Hopper estate
In the estate of Harrel 7 Hopper, deceased, the report of distribution was filed yesterday in the county court. It was approved.
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Harrel
Hopper
Fire control by signals replaces verbal commands at Camp Lincoln
At Camp Lincoln Illinois on August 25 Captain Shelton ordered a new signal based fire control system replacing verbal commands. Miss Fern Elmore visited her brother Lieutenant A Elmore. Company F leads in discipline and training ahead of other units. Co F beat Co G Peoria 13 to 4 in a baseball game and Quincy beat Co D Delevan yesterday. The regimental team held practice aiming to defeat the First Regiment from Chicago which has few defeats.
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Lincoln
Springfield
Til
Shelton
U.S. Army
Fern Elmore
Lieut
A.” Elmore
Co.f
Co. F
Co.g
Peoria
Quincy Boys
Co. D
Delevan
Chicago
Postponing Old Age and Kidney Health Claims
Overworked or weak kidneys cause early aging signs such as rheumatism aches puffiness and stiff joints warning that kidneys need help. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised to restore health by aiding kidney function and eliminating uric acid and poisons from the system. Miller Arthur Drug Co promotes them.
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Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Physician former Mendon figure in Western case
Reported in Los Angeles papers, Dr. Walter Wessels, a former Mendon physician, faced scrutiny after a prescription led to Mrs. Fannie White's death during an intended stomach operation in Shelbyville and Los Angeles. Autopsy indicated fatal barium sulfide poisoning. Baker, the prescription clerk, nervously refused to testify, seeking attorney guidance as the inquest proceeded.
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Mendon
Adams County
Los Angeles
Cal
Walter Wessels
Fannie White
Shelbyville, Ii
White
Shelbyville
All
Roswell
N. M
Wessels
Bowen
Wagner
Fred L. Baker
Estate final report filed in Koenig case
In the estate of Henry Koenig deceased, Elizabeth Koenig as administratrix filed and had accepted yesterday the final report in county court, marking a closing step in probate proceedings.
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Henry Koenig
Elizabeth Koenig
Speech on German war aims and Britain's fate in Europe
The speaker denounces German aims of supremacy and iron peace under Prussian shield. He argues Germany would break treaties, crush others, and demand tribute via indemnities, while freedom of the seas remains meaningless without real security against war. Britain and allies must keep fighting for the right to live.
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Belgium
Germany
Foreign Office
Japan
Ltd
Russia
Austria
Serbia
Italy
France
Europe
Hague
Fire at Soldiers' Home Gar Station Last Night
Fire at the Soldiers and Sailors Home street car depot started about 10 O clock last night from defective wiring and burned for a few. No injuries reported, but damage to the depot and nearby cars prompted quick response from local fire crews. Officials are investigating the cause and extent of the blaze.
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Gar Station
Fire crews battle early blaze at veterans’ hall damage limited
Firefighters from Companies No 2 and No 7 reached the scene quickly and extinguished a blaze that caused a small hole in the roof and light damage. A scarf was discarded among veterans, but overall damage was minimal.
Local Pick-Ups Farm Tops Notch Fruit and Dairy Farms
Casper Mast of R F D No 4 Quincy named his farm Top Notch Fruit and Dairy Farms in the estate of Albert Etto deceased. Pauline Etto executrix bond approved yesterday by Judge McCarl. In Emma Dinkeller estate report filed shows receipts 247.13 disbursements 847.49. Ben Heckle and Al Peine spent yesterday afternoon on a fishing trip. Mrs CG Wood to leave Saturday on Steamer St Paul for St Paul Minn to be gone until after Labor Day. Mrs RE Hackman expected home from Chicago in a few days.
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Casper ‘Mast
Quincy
Top Notch
Albert Etto
Pauline
Etto
McCarl
Emma Dinkeller
Ben Heckle
al ~ Peine
CG. H. ‘Wood
St. Paul
Minn
R. E.hackman
Chicago
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Hagenbeck
Hamburg
India
Lima Lake
J. H. Best
Camp Lincoln
Sergeant S. Robertson
Prof. Ehrlich
Keifer’s Drug Store
Hampshire Street
Sterns
Mas
Sinner
Edgar Allan
Poe
Annabel Lee
Henry Walthall
Blanche Sweet
S. Aitken
Ralph Lewis
D. W. Griffith
Griffith
Charley Chaplin
Quincy Theatre
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