Thousands Pay Final Tribute to John L. Sullivan
Boston mourners gathered at Calvary Cemetery for the funeral of John L. Sullivan. Temperance leaders and neighbors from Abington attended despite bitter cold, with Rev Fr Allchin presiding at a high mass and pallbearers including United States Marshal John J. Mitchell and former Mayor Curley. The procession from Sullivan’s sister’s home to St. Paul’s Church drew a crowd of women and children, and the burial beside his wife followed a brief graveside service.
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Boston
John L. Sullivan
Calvary Cemetery
Roxbury
Courage Amle
Sullivan
James J. Corbett
New Orleans
Abington
Fr. J. Allchin
Vastus
St. Paul's Church
Calvary
Forest Hills
St. Paul's Catholic Church
st @ts
United States
John J. Mitchell
Curley
Willam Muldoon
James P. Sullivan
Daniel J. McDeonald
Edward M Curran
William Hegarty
Clarence W Rowley
John Mahoney
William J. Gaffey
Sivan
John To Lyons
Abincton
John L
Paroles suspension refused by Illinois pardons chief
Springfield February 7 William Colvin superintendent of pardons and paroles refused suspension for 90 days of the Illinois parole law to give Chicago police officers a chance to cope with the crime wave in Cook County The decision was announced as part of state efforts to curb rising crime in the area.
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Springfield
Vic
Chicago
Conuk County
William Colvin
Lift Missouri Fuel Ban Lifts Restrictions by State Official
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 7. All fuel restrictions in Missouri were lifted by State Fuel Administrator Crossley on Wednesday.
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Missouri
ST. Louis
Crossley
Cat Tales by Pop Shows Mixed Roses and Bravado
A quirky dialogue piece features playful barbs about roses and bravado. The speaker squeezes in archaic phrasing and mock insults while tossing in hints of romance and humor. The tone blends theatrical flair with casual banter in a light sketch.
Hero of Civil War 89 Seeks to Fight Again
A Quincy man William Tyler age 89 with a medal for bravery writes Secretary of War Baker offering to serve again in any capacity. He served as first lieutenant in 1861 65 with Connecticut volunteers and earned a Medal of Meritorious Conduct at Port Sumter. He recalls leading a detachment of Union soldiers and was later acknowledged by the War Department.
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Quincy
War Department
Willian Tyler
Maine Street
Tyler
Baker
Washington, D.C
Connecticut Volunteers
General Gilmore
Port Sumpter
King
von Toowas
19Th
U.S Infantry
St U
Casey
Upton
Homer
Wiliam Tyler
Teter
Willian Teler
Oto
Min
Ouvnev
Sam
H. P. McCain
Mr. Tyler
O. A. Gilmore
Fort Sumpter
P. T. Bodegard
Mr. Tyler Hives
S. Ball
Batt
Edward M Stanton
Presdent Lincoln
Orders issued for 15000 national army selectives to Camp Dodge
Camp Dodge Iowa February 7. Provost Marshal General Crowder orders 15000 added national army selectives to move to Camp Dodge for five days beginning February 23. Cantonment prepared with ample equipment and provisions. Training plan mirrors first call with preformed skeleton units expanding to full strength. Most men from Iowa and Minnesota placed by region to specific units including 350th infantry and 839th field artillery.
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Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Iowa
Crowder
Towa
Minnesota
Minnesta
350Th Infantry
Marriecon R. Price
839Th Field Artillery
Castle
313Th Engineers
Rheumatism Remedy Ad Claims Blood Purifier
An advertisement describes rheumatism growing worse in cold weather and being caused by blood impurities. It touts S.S.S. as a vegetable blood purifier, urges readers to obtain a bottle at once, and offers free medical advice by writing to the Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta.
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Theroughis
Bert Mativma
Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Advy
Death of Mrs Mary Omer at Camp Point Illinois
Camp Point Neb Feb 7 Mrs Mary Omer known as Aunt Mary died at 4 30 am Tuesday at her son Lincoln s home in Cairo Neb Aged 90 she was born July 4 1827 in Indiana and lived in Illinois most of her life She leaves six children and many grandchildren funeral will be held in the Christian church Thursday at Camp Point with service by the church group and flag presentation for the local veterans.
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Camp Point
Mary Omer
Mary
Lincoln
Cairo
Neb
Omer
Mary A. Walker
Daniel and
Frances Omer
Madison
Jennison County
Indiana
Illnois
Christian Church
Simpson Omer
Susan Brown
Arthur Earl
Thomas Omer
George
Fernet Ripple
William F
Jacob
Taylor, Mo
Cairo, Neb
John
Grand Island
Counel of
National Defense
George Govert
Ly Tean McCain
Quiey
Wiliam Pilcher
Near
Mendonbari
Curnity Armes
Joseph Young
Laval Daughters of the
An Church
Lurprea
Fred Garrett
Sidnues Deterding
William Hates
Marry Little
Wiarald Frazier
Alvin Bates
Floyd Wunsaker
Theodore Cantrell
Freyd Coleman
Harry Heinecke
Robert Grungv
Ernest Gertz
Joseph Renacker
William Uryant
Chiston
Camp Point Friends Vriday
Bernice Sutton
Thursda
Galesburg
Clarence Highlander
Harold Rainier
Lexington
Til
Hudson Rainier
Isaac Cutter
Masonic Lodge of Disinots
Quincy
State Masonic School of Instruction
Jacob Groves
Mabel
Hot Springs
Ark
Paul Folckiner
Rook
Edo Greenhalgh
A. A. Simon
Ouiney
John Williams
Bell Castle
Ethele
Edwin
Frank Roberts
Seday
Athletic Association
Ellison
George Eilison
Lewis County
West White Street
G. L. Peters
Disciples’ Church
Forest Grove Cemetery
Judyve Ellison
Monticello
Molec. Y
Tle
James
Martha Ellison
Christian University
Tully
Canton
State Senate
Andrew
Kirksville
William
Maryville
Kansas City
Willan
A. P. Poulton
Sharpe
St. Louis
Judge Ellison
Elizabeth Bland Duncan
Nellie Ellison
College Board of Trustees
Canton Honors Tannus Father of Broom Plant
Canton Missouri February 7 SFP Tannus general manager of the National Investment company headlined a Canton Commercial club banquet in the IOOF hall with about 200 guests. Fr W Merrill of Burlington Wisconsin delivered the principal address and spoke on a planned large handle and automobile spoke company as part of Cantons industrial program. The Economy Broom Manufacturing venture is highlighted as a local success growing broom production for the Midwest market and shares are held by Canton citizens, with a 10 percent dividend approved to be paid March first.
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Canton
S. FP. Tannus
National Investment Company
Canton Commercial Club
Fr. W. Merrill
Burlington
Wis
Merrill
S. F. Tannus
Itec
Missouri
Tannus
Union
Chicago
St. Louis
Teogianere City
Men Get Mail Sooner in France
Sergeant H O Maxson of the local recruiting station shares a letter from his brother Sergeant T C Maxson in the American Expeditionary Forces in France. The missive, dated January 1 1918, notes improved mail service, describes the happy camp life, snow and cold, and mentions a Christmas package and sweater received.
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France
H. O. Maxson
T. C. Maxson
States
Kais
Anny
Oso
2Nd
Batt
Ree. C. Alc
American Expeditionary Forces
Moratorium Bill Passes Senate for Military Men
Washington Feb 7 soldiers and sailors civil rights bill providing a moratorium for men in the military establishment was unanimously passed by the Senate, virtually in the form it passed the House.
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Washngton
Senate
House
Double Knitting Introduced by Red Cross
CHICAGO February 7 A method to knit two socks at once was announced by the Red Cross on Wednesday. Classes to teach the double sock making will be opened at home.
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Chicago
Red Cross
Ome
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron Aid Overworked Minds
Busy men and women find Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron restore brain and nerve force amid modern strain. The trio Hood's Sarsaparilla Pills provide laxative support, sold by local druggists. start today.
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Hood
Adv
Heavy Meat Eaters Have Slow Kidneys Claim
An advertisement claims meat eats slow kidneys and urges readers to stop meat, take Jad Salts daily to flush kidneys and improve urinary health, stating the remedy is inexpensive, safe, and purifies blood. It asserts uric acid from meat overworks kidneys and links to rheumatism and other ailments.
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Millspaugh Toastmaster
I. C. Millspaugh
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H. B Wood
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We F. Hodges
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Rev. M. Carr
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I Lnson Poulton
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Francis X. Bushman
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