Navy officers tell tale of Jacob Jones sinking feat
Atlantic Port January 16 The age defiant humor of the American fighting man survived the German torpedo that sank the destroyer Jacob Jones on December 6 Lieutenant Morgan Scott and Lt Commander David W Bagley recounted a sailor hurled into the sea shouting Where do we go from there Bagley planned to surrender to save the crew but could not reach the submarine The periscope surfaced 500 yards away and the U boat towed a rescued American before departing Bagley described dragging men with rafts and rafts until landing aid arrived after a 30 mile dash and 23 mile pull toward shore The patrol boat later picked them up and others were said to be killed by the explosion or depth charges
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Atlantic Port
United States
Jacob Jones
Norgan Scott
David W. Bagley
Bagley
Crow
Begley
Lieut
Scott
Fritz
Anar
Jacob Jonesees
Illinois railroads keep intra state rate at 24 cents a mile
Illinois railroads will maintain the intra state rate of 24 cents per mile and issue receipts to ticket buyers without refunds until directed by the roads' attorneys. The policy remains in force pending the Supreme Court decision affirming the two cent a mile rate. FE BE MacLeod, chairman of the Western Passenger association, stated no rate changes until questions are settled.
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Chicago
Illinnis
United States Supreme Court
BE. MacLeod
Western Passenger Association
Jacksonville Doctor Heads to War Hospital Service
Jacksonville January 16 Dr. Milligan leaves tonight for the east to report at the Rockefeller commission headquarters. He has been selected with eleven other physicians for service in tuberculosis hospitals and dispensaries in France. The sailing date will be announced later.
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Jacksonville
Goes
Pie Prohibition in Pershing Army Sparks Probe
A January order bans civilian pie purchases for a division in France as pie hungry soldiers paid high prices for good pastry. Officers suspect white flour was being diverted from a far sighted soldier and have launched an investigation to find the flour source.
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Associated Press
France
Camp Funston Bank Theft Shocks Fort Riley Area
An official check reveals Captain Lewis Whisler robbed Camp Funston’s army bank last Friday night, stealing $62,826 with four men forced to the ground by an axe and a fifth injured. Investigators link the money to forces led by Col G V Packer. trace of funds remains missing as efforts continue. William Truttie of National Reserve Bank pledges to replace the stolen amount, claiming deposits of $50,000 have already been honored.
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Camp Punston
Kas
Amy Bank
Camp Funston
Lewis Whisler
Gerks
Col G.V Packer
William Truttie
Kansas City
National Reserve Bank of
Illinois dairy cows decline despite population rise
At the Illinois State Dairymen Association convention John B. Newman of Elgin warned that the state’s dairy herd has grown four percent in ten years while the population rose faster, from 1,059,200 cows to a need for 1,298,000. He cited a national drop in U S cattle supply and presented figures on milk production per cow. Charles Adking and Lowry N. Wigen spoke on agriculture and dairy extension.
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Alessburg
United States
Illinois
John B. Newman
Elgin
Charles Adking
Tieais Department of Rericulture
Lowry N. Wigein
Former Empress of Russia Confined in Siberian Sanitarium
Amsterdam Jan 16 German papers report the former Empress of Russia has become insane and is confined to a sanitarium at Tobotek in Siberia. Her condition is described as hopeless after being serious until September. She traveled with former Emperor Nicholas Romanoff when he was moved from Tsarskoe-Selo to Tobolsk.
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Msterdam
Russia
Tobotek
Siberia
Nicholas Romanoff
Tsarskoe-Selo
Tobolsk
Hannibal High School
Brazelton
Blue and White
Wee
Peter Lambert
Lawrence Amen
George E. Gibson
Elm Street
Munitions Plants Face Closures in German Areas
A German munitions factory network, including Karlruhe sites, has been forced to close. The move leaves workers, including women, out of work as towns in the region feel the impact. Swiss and other European reactions center on wartime shortages and diplomatic tensions amid the seizure of assets and fuel rationing.
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Lausanne
Switzrind
Jan
Karl- Tobe
Rover
Onthio
Bulgars Try Detaching Serbia as War News Flows
London reports that Bulgars press vain attempts to detach Serbia from the Allies as German leaflets surge along Serbian lines. Vienna allegedly proposed to Serbia via private channels the surrender of Bosnia and Herzegovina with an Adriatic outlet if fighting ceased and peace was signed.
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London
Jan
Sritigatun
Serbia
Austria-Hungary
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Death of Peoria Soldier Sparks Federal Probe
Peoria Michigan January 16 Federal investigation demanded into the death of Harry Mehl the first Peoria soldier to die in service He reportedly died at Camp Custer Battle Creek Michigan and later attributed to pneumonia Roswell an alderman who employed Mehl at a local ice cream factory for eight years said the death resulted from bad conditions and exposure at Jefferson Barracks St Louis He says Mehl was transferred to Camp Custer before dying in hospital in Missouri or Michigan The notice also mentions a resignation in Galesburg and unrest in Spain with factory shutdowns due to coal and material shortages
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Peoria
Harry Mehl
Camp Custer
Battle Creek
Mich
Sunsay
Bruce RB
Raszell
Mehl
Hig
Roswell
Jefferson Barracks
St Louie
Turner Hall
O’farrell
Hunter Smith
W. J. Smith
Camp Hancock
Georgia
E. L. Buckles
Jersey
C. W. Wisher
The
Christian Church
Camp Point
Stern
Tansman's
Filer Tr. Horton
St. Paul
Minn
St. John's
New Parole System Delivers Good Results
Springfield reports success from a new parole system for 2100 inmates. Under the civil administration code, 9 parole districts and a centralized division replace wardens' oversight. Parole records are stored on cards sent to county seats to streamline case fact retrieval during field work.
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Springfield
Department of Public Welfare
General Mann Praises Federalized Guard Feats
New York January 16 Federalizes national guardsmen in France if sent into the trenches they would be ready and eager. Major General William A. Mann recently returned from France and succeeds Major General Eli J. Tirdle. He says Americans are fit today though trench training needs more organization drill rifle practice and handlin of machine guns. The guardsmen are billeted in French villages near the front and expect to see action.
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New York
France
Willam A. Mann
Department of East
Eli J. Tirdle
Mann
Assures Wine Ration for French Soldiers at Front
Paris January 16 The Feed Minister told the cabinet that the promise of three quarters of a liter of wine daily to front line soldiers will be kept and even exceeded. Each man will get a liter daily with half free and half paid for. The plan follows the generalissimo’s wish to shield troops from wine-dealer exploitation while the cabinet approves a pay rise from one to three francs a day for time actually served.
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Paris
Horet
Commissariat
Missouri Days Plan for Special Session
At the Anti-Saloon League annual meeting in St. Louis the state board outlined plans for an active campaign to push the federal dry amendment through the Missouri legislature. Despite Gov Gardner saying the upcoming special session will not address prohibition, league members urged him to back a vote at the earliest opportunity.
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ST. Louis
The
Anti-Saloon League
Missouri
Gardner
Great Lakes steamers fall under navigation changes
43 steamers taken from the Great Lakes since summer, totaling about 150000 tons, with plans to bring out 30 more when navigation opens in spring. Of those, 44 operate in Atlantic trade. Four ships met disaster in the St Lawrence. 21 vessels were old Lake craft, 27 were new yard-built ships. Eighteen ships cut in two to pass Welland canal locks. rebuilt at Montreal. William Thaw awarded French Aero Club medal. families of eleven American volunteer aviators killed in France also honored. Chicago police report $10000 stolen from Commonwealth Edison office via Caplite pass key. safe combination compromised.
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Washington
Tan
Great Lakes
Atlantic
St. Lawrence
Lakes
Welland Canal
Montreal
William Thaw
Paris
Majoer
William ‘Thaw
Lafayette Flying Squadron
The
Aero Club of America
France
Card of Thanks for D Hi O'Neal and Son Grip Followa
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for flowers and sympathy after the death of a husband and father. Signed by Mrs. D Hi O'Neal and Son Grip Followa. Includes a brief product ad for LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets with Grove's signature on the box.
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D. Hi. O'Neal
FE. W. Grove
Funeral notices and social items from Griggsville area
Brief items list funeral attendance for Mrs. J T Coleman in Griggsville with J C Toner William Toner and J M Griffin. local notices include Albert Nichting of East Moline visiting his parents, Florence Babb undergoing surgery in St Mary's Hospital, and A F Bushmeyer planning to liquidate his grocery stock at 1001 Chestnut Street. Also records dances, clubs, sports notes, and community moves.
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J.C. Toner
William
J. M. Griffin
J.T. Coleman
Griggsville
Moose
Albert Nichting
East Moline
Bernard Nichting
Elm Street
Suyders Taxi
Florence Babb
Hull
St. Mary’s Hospital
A. FE
Bushmeyer
Chestnut Street
Hl. F. Lafler
State Bank
Alfred Fearn
Blessing Hospital
G. D. Hamm
St. Jacobi Lutheran Church
Metzner
Lewistown, Ma
Pilen Cured in 14 Days by Drug Store Claim
Advertises PAZO OINTMENT as a remedy for itching burning bleeding or protruding piles. Claims cure in 14 days with first application giving relief and offers a 60 cent price. Presents a sales pitch style notice using bold claims and quick relief language.
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Maken
Yacksonville
Sugar Bow
Pershing Army
Camp Furston Bank
Galesburg
Karlsruhe
Hii
William L. Steele
Pin Nois
Ae Elation
Giburg
Spain
Madrid
Malaga
Valentia
Gen. Mann
Carmonwealth Edison Company
Weilers
Rphis
North Fifth St
Quincy, Ill
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