Muskegon Probe Expands In Piper Weichman Case
Muskegon investigators push toward solving the 1916 death and burial of Frieda Weichman as relatives and acquaintances of Milo H. Piper arrive to identify him. Piper alleges an alibi tied to three figures Jack Goldberg John Sheldon and Edward Benton while Chicago and Canton police probe a Webster Building office for Goldberg.
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Muskegon
Mich
Frieda Weichman
Milo H. Piper
Here
Charles F. Whitney
Chicago
Paul C. Curnick
Indianapolis
Piper
Welchman
John Sheldon
Hamilton
Ont
Jack Goldberg
Edward Bentton
Sheldon
M. H. Piper
Weichman
Rensselaer
Ind
Goldberg
Carl Stauffer
Muskegon County
Breeck
Grand Rapids
Quanton
Milo Piper
C. C. Palmer
Canton
Ill
Carl A. Stauffer
Washington Boulevard
Fizales
Webster Building
Palmer
Local Student Army Training Corps Disbands After War
Reports from Griggsville recount veterans Frank Dickinson Frank Moore and Vin cent Brierly returning from training at Champaign Camp Bradley and Illinois Wesleyan as schools begin dissolving the student army corps after the war. Also noted is the Monday funeral of Miss Anna Eutegge at the Methodist church with Rev J D Dabney and Rev J T Stretton officiating, plus Miss Elledge’s death in Kansas City and burial in the city cemetery.
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Elledge
Kansas City
Ference Elledge
Albert Rhodes
Roodhouse
Wyatt
J. Hartnett
Wichita
Kan
Driscoll
Community notes from Pittsfield and vicinity
Local residents and visitors appear in Pittsfield news with business trips to Hannibal and Chicago. Officers elected for Rebekah lodge include Elsie Wassell and H C Fagan, while Walter Stead and Herman Wilson visit from Chicago. Dominos club relocates within Hesley block. Pike County hard road routing discussed by McCarrell and local businessmen. Judge Doocy in Hannibal. Lena Grace Thompson dies in Rochester, NY after illness, survived by parents and two brothers. Mayor Smith to Peoria for state utilities commission discussions.
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Chicago
Walter Stead
J. W. Stead
St. Louis
A. P. Ferguson
P. C. M. L. A. Harvey
C. M. Bradbury
Perry
Pittsfield
C. W. Brown
Kansas City
Dr. Skinner
Rebekah Lodge
Noble Grand
Elsie M. Wassell
H. C. Fagan
Viola H. Clark
Winnie Manton
Herman Wilson
Arthur
James Allen
Archie Sowers
Winn
Edward Doocy
Hannibal
The
Domino Club
Millionaire Club
Hesley Block
3. P. Peacock
Charles A. Hesley
Edward Brown
Dora Dunham
Baylis
Willam M. Thompson
Lena Grace Thompson
Rochester
New York
George
Ottumwa
Iowa
Frank
Rock Island
East
Red Cross
Clearge M. Smith
Peoria
Publc Utilities Commission
Influenza Strikes Pike County Residents Amid Epidemic
Dissatisfaction grows over decisions affecting Oifties and the public utilities. Dr Claud Fortune moves to Pleasant Hill residence in the northwest city sector after leaving the army medical corps. Influenza afflicts several families including Mr and Mrs Karl Greiffe and two children Mrs Frank A Main and two children. Pittsfield reports many cases mostly mild. Judge and Mrs Burr Swan’s daughter is seriously ill.
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John File
Pike County Republican
Claud Fortune
Pleasant Hill
Harry B. Branch
Fortune
Medical Corps of the Army
Karl Greiffe
Frank A. Main
Pittsfield
Burr Swan
Americans Settle Down to Long Stay in Rhine Sector
American troops consolidate occupation in the Rhine sector with limited actions and cordial relations. In Coblenz and Treves Germans attend church, while children mingle with soldiers and seek rides on artillery trucks. residents show tolerance and welcome billets as bands perform in the streets.
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Rhine Section
Associated Press
Coblenz
Ems
Nassau
Neuwied
Treves
Invasion Moves Prompt Rhine Region Excursions
The text notes many requests for leave of absence as soldiers seek short trips into the Rhine valleys dotted with medieval ruins. It highlights a trend toward local excursions rather than distant travel during ongoing military operations.
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Rhine
Merchant Sailors to Crew U S Merchant Ships
Crews of merchant sailors will man all United States merchant ships after commissioning, except troop transports. The Shipping Board cites end of submarine danger and removal of convoy and naval regulations. No current changes to crews of merchant vessels already in service.
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Washington
United States
Shipping Board
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Man Names 3
Weilers
Franklin County
Springfield
Riverside Coal Co
J. Frese
League of Nations
Ripley
B. J. Gray
Pike County Telephone Company
Clista Gray
Beverly
Floyd Phillips
Phillips
Pares H
Sor
Tna
Republic OF Germany
Lee
U. S. Marine
Dad
Quincy
Tank Hardware Co
I W. T. Duker Co
Halbach-Schroeder Co
Hoelscher-Seifert Co
Meyer-Wilms Co
Men’s
Plymouth Clothing Co
Model Clothing Co. Chas. Kessell
Maine St. Dry Goods
Maine
6Th St
5Th St
State St
Maine St
Eee
Hempshire Sts
Hampshire St
Thomas A. Brown VonBurg
Drug Stores
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Footwear
Crum’s Walk-Over
Lewis Shoe Store
N. Heintz & Sons
Maine and
5Th Sts
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