Wireless operators test nationwide readiness in Davenport drill
In Davenport a Washington's Birthday message was sent to 25 000 licensed amateur wireless operators to gauge readiness and accuracy. Operators relay the text to governors and mayors. missteps lead to federal reporting. Messages reached Minneapolis Springfield Decatur Peoria and Chicago areas through local relay stations.
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Washington
William H. Kirwin
Kirwin
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Hey Seat
Mt Vernon
Battle of Bunker Hill
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Court House
Claude Sweeney
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Annavers
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Caldwell
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Peoria
Dollies Rhoades
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Cie
Lee Bieren
Barreni
Towa City
Car Shortage Threatens Illinois Farmers and Dealers
E M Wayne of Delavan, a Hinuschrain Dealers' association director, flies to New York to press the Interstate Commerce Commission and the American Railway Association over a crippling car shortage. He warns farmers and dealers face losses exceeding 2.5 million dollars as midwest shipments stall.
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Iltingia
E. M. Wayne
Delavan
Hinuschrain Dealers
New York
Interstate cCcumimercs Commission
American Railways Association
Frank TE Punk
State Public Utilities Commission of Minors
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Wayne
Woman's Body Found in Burned Ruins Near Fereesville
Report from St Touts dated March 22 notes the body of a woman, believed to be Mee fons ABrhac, found Monday among the ruins of the Arline home near Fereesville after a Sunday night fire. Patrick Mall, a farm hand, remains missing and a sheriff's posse searches the area. investigators say Mall may have fled the scene.
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Arline
Fereesvville
Patrick Mall
French Guns Bring Zeppelin Down
Paris reports a Zeppelin was shot down near Brabant-Le-Rui in the Meuse. According to the war office the airship flying from St Menehould toward the south was attacked by Revigny cannon and fell in flames after an incendiary shell exploded.
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Brabant-Le-Rui
Meuse
War Office
St. Menehould
Revigny
Windy City to Host Grand Parade for Washington Birthday
Chicago plans a large celebration with a major military parade including Illinois Guard units Fort Sheridan troops boy scouts and G A R veterans. Government offices will close and schools dedicate the day to patriotic programs with leaders like Gov Dunne and Mayor Thompson speaking at a mass rally.
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Chicago
Ilinois Guard
Fort Sheridan
G. AR
Gov
Dunne
Dickson
Louis N. Hammerling
Thompson
Gary Police Secure Written Confessions
Gary police report written confessions linking suspects to a murder case. Officials say two Chicago men confessed to involvement in the murder of Rev Feo Kayser, claiming to have helped transport victims. Police in Sangamon County also report a statewide anti-saloon sweep resulting in multiple arrests and bonds posted.
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Wheeler
Auburn
Springfield
Sangamon County
Army Air Service Probe Raised Amid Loan Debates
Fragmentary wartime dispatch reports a probe into the Army Air Service amid congressional asset scrutiny and Senate committee testimony. Mention is made of a favorable report and potential transmission to investigators as lawmakers debate military funding and leadership.
Council blocks suspension to ban cabaret shows
Alderman Lipps leads council action directing the corporation counsel to draft an ordinance prohibiting cabaret performances in saloons or restaurants without council consent. The move follows unresolved debates and a push to regulate entertainment in local venues.
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Taom
Lipps
Corporation Counsel
Court Protects Mage Secrets in Bank Robbery Trial
Chicago February report details cross examination of Eddie Mack in the Washington Park National Bank heist case. Mack testifies about protection money and alleged prearranged plan while defense seeks police connections and weapon details, with debate over proceeds, safes, and the role of a safe breaker.
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Eddie Mack
Washington Park National Bank
Mex Brodie
Charles
Harry Aremer
Harry Wein
Pee Heemen
Mack
Tat Mach
Macho
Men To Cooking School at Alasonic Banquet Trail
Tonight at 3 o clock the Men To the Cooking School of Domestic Science will hear Miss Ells lecture on Three Meals a Day and present baked tea cream demonstrations. Admission is free under the auspices of the organizing group at the Alasonic Banquet Trail venue.
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Alasonic
Miss Ells
Orpet Held for Murder of Lambert Girl
Chicago reports William Orpet a University of Wisconsin junior held to the grand jury in the Marion Lambert case. The inquest ended with a verdict that Lambert died of potassium cyanide poisoning and that Orpet, 20, faced grand jury action. letters suggest a liaison and fear of unwed motherhood.
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William Orpet
University of Wisconsin
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Marion Frances Lambert
Marion Lambert
William Hl. Orpet
Lake 9
Orpet
Miss Lambert
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Madson, Wis
Letke Frerest
Commons Passes Votes of Credit
The article reports the Commons approving votes of credit amid a murky discussion on war finance and parliamentary oversight. It notes reactions from Prime Minister and ministers, with mention of Reginald McKenna and debates over government spending and the broader war effort.
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Commons
Parole Debate Highlights Calls for Stricter Sentencing
A fragmentary report notes discussion on replacing a one to twenty year range with a five to twenty year minimum. Officials stress public safety and the need for harsher penalties amid a controversial case involving a deadly weapon.
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Atton Hovne
Federalize National Guard under terms of House Army bill
Military committee reaches agreement and measure will be presented soon. Complete federalization of National Guard with 375,000 in standing units and reserves. First year cost $174,000. Panama canal defense plan costs 38.1 million. Regular army strength up to 147,000. cadet corps doubled at West Point. Seven year regular service with four years active. Nitrogen fixation plan to be selected by war department. States to establish colleges for military training funded by state and federal dollars.
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War Department
National Guard
White House
Regular Army
Panama Canal
United States
Wilson
Congress
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Coast Artillery
Garrison
Chairman Way
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Army plan for Garrison era expanded in Congress
Washington February reports a House War Committee agreement to adopt a Garrison era army plan. The bill substitutes the national guard for continental units, targets a 473000 peacetime force with expanded reserves, and funds new military schools. Total yearly cost nears 174 million dollars with broader naval and explosive material provisions.
Payments by Check Refused in Graft Allegation
Chicago. February 22. Alderman Rodriguez accuses Mrs Page Waller Eaton head of the bureau of social survey under Mrs Lease Osborne Reve of being forced to pay about one third of her salary in cash for months to Mrs Renawe. The payments allegedly went to benefit a needy relative. Eaton denies the charge and asserts she was pressured to provide funds. The dispute centers on Eaton’s salary and the alleged coercion by Mrs Rowe and related officials.
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Chicago
Wm. E. Rodriguez
Page Waller Eaton
Bureau of Social Survey
Lease Osborne Rewe
Bureau of Public Welfare
Renawe
Maver Wribanm Hale Thompson
Steamer Anatan Burns At Saint John Harbor
In Saint John New Brunswick on February 22 the steamer Anatan caught fire and was burning in the harbor area as crews fought the blaze.
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Anatan
Bread Riots Rumors Stir Public Anxiety Across Cities
Fragmentary reports describe widespread bread shortages fueling unrest in multiple regions. Observers note heightened tensions, sporadic clashes, and government crackdowns as authorities attempt to maintain order amid food shortages.
Railroad rates discrimination inquiry handling coal transport
A public hearing examined alleged discrimination in coal freight rates by the railroad between Southern and LaSatte and Celest. Officials and citizens attended the inquiry led by the public authority to review rate practices.
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