Thaw on Stand Supports Paranoia Theory in Sanity Trial
Dr. Austin Flint an alienist testified in New York on July 12 that Harry K Thaw showed signs of paranoia or constitutional inferiority with a paranoiac trend. He noted he could not define the term but believed it applied, while disputing Thaw’s normal life post escape as inconsistent with his theory.
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New York
Austin Flint
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
John B. Staunchfield
New Hampshire
Matteawan
Flint
Hendricks
Dutch Parliament weighs universal conscription plan
The Hague reports Parliament considers a law to draft men who were previously exempt over the past twenty years. Supporters say younger men would be called first and older men up to age forty by next year end, hoping the war ends soon. Military service in the Netherlands is not popular.
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the Hague
Netherlands
City Dads Spend Hour in Secret Session
A local group convened in a closed meeting, then adjourned to an upstairs room for an extended discussion. The event involved city fathers and focused on community concerns, with attendees later leaving in a quiet, orderly fashion.
Secretive Gas Rate Case Hearing At City Hall
City council spent about an hour behind closed doors in the mayor's office with reporters shut out. The meeting covered routine business plus a dimmer ordinance dispute and a planned trip to Springfield for the gas rate case. Aldermen debated readings, sidewalk repairs, street lighting, and macadam plans, adjourning after a lengthy session with several measures postponed or referred.
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Abbott
Koehler
Weisenburger
Inghram
Springfield
Aldermanic
Schroer
Jack Fitzgerald
Balles
Wisenburger
Fourth Streets
A. Padovic
Savoy Theater
George Genenbacher
Buckley
Highland
Park Without
A. Y. Cook
Clem Rathman, Jr
O. S. Wheeler
Neer
Ross
Ninth
State
Electric
Hummert
Board of Local Improvements
Vine
Elm
Eighth
Tenth
Boeing
Public’ Works Repair
Cherry
Hancock
Shanahan
McNutt
O’brien
Vine Street
Seventh
Spruce and
Sycamore
Fifth Street
Indian Mounds Park
Adams Street
Ebert, Weisenburger
Simmonds
Bickhaus
O'Brien
Porester Wheeler
Drastic law sparks debate over potential difficult situation
A fragment suggests officials fear a drastic law could create a difficult situation. The readable text hints at concern but provides limited context or specifics about the law, its scope, or parties involved.
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Ilar
Beautiful Bird in Switzerland Stirs Old Superstitions
Geneva reports a striking bird, rare in Switzerland, seen in the Engadine and sparking fears among locals. Traditions link its visits to famines and political upheavals in 1597, 1784, 1866, and 1870, though it has not been sighted since.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Engadine
Edison's New Board Proposes Experimental Department
Thomas A Edison outlines a plan for a new board to oversee a department of experimentation. A small land area would suffice with proper buildings and a corps of efficient men under direction of proposal originators after approval. He warns European zeal could prompt American ideas to slip away if delayed until after the war.
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Agard
Enrich German Slang At The Front
Berlin reports German slang expanding among front line troops with new terms for airmen and observers. Aviators “lay eggs” instead of dropping bombs while “Franz” and “Heinrich” or “Emil” label pilots and observers. Verfranzen emerges to denote false or poor observation influencing the rendering of events.
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Berlin
Franz
Heinrich
Emil
Franzen
Tax on Bachelors in Reichenberg City
BERNE Switzerland July 12 An Edict imposes a tax on all bachelors and spinsters over 28 with 5 percent on incomes under 500 dollars and rising to 18 percent on incomes over 2 500, in addition to the ordinary income tax.
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Berne
Switzerland
Reichenberg
Funeral Train Carries Archbishop Quigley to Chicago
Rochester reports the funeral train bearing Most Rev James Edward Quigley archbishop of Chicago departed with Knights of Columbus guarding the body and over 100 clergy in attendance. Chicago prepares a three day service with 6000 laymen 800 priests expected to attend and public viewing planned at Holy Name cathedral.
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Rochester
N. Y
James Edward Quigley
Chicago
New York Central
Knights of Columbus
Thomas F. Hickey
James’ Edward” Quigley
City
Holy Name Cathedral
Mount Carmel
Tate
Constipation Cure Promoted By Po Do Lax Claim
An advertisement extols Po Do Lax as a small dose night aid for a morning bowel movement. It credits Podophyllin May Apple as the gripe free ingredient and claims bile flow cures constipation by cleansing the bowels, reducing gas and irritation. It urges readers to buy from a druggist.
Town Topics notes on Brennan Gunn Gurn and Mayo visits
James C Brennan of the Whig Associated Press returns to Chicago after his mother's death. Charles Gunn of Kingfisher Oklahoma visits sister Miss Mary Gurn before returning home. Rancher Mr Gurn, born and raised in Quincy, enjoyed his first visit in twenty five years. Rev William Francis Mayo of West Plains NY plans a late August Quines stop.
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James C. Brennan
Associated ’Press
Chicago
Charles Gunn
Kingfisher
Okla
Miss Mary
Gurn
Fifth Street
Mr. Gurn
Quincy
William Francis Mayo
West Plains
Quines
Teachers Join British Forces From England and Wales
Fifty five hundred school teachers from England and Wales have joined the British fighting forces since the war began. The largest proportion comes from London. Free public schools supplied 1,100 master recruits, with 250 more obtaining permission to join soon.
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London
England
Wales
Pesos and penalties under decree in Mexican territory
Officials report a decree fixing peso value at thirty cents in U S currency and sixty cents in silver, with heavy penalties for non acceptance. The military situation south of Aguas Calientes remains unclear as Villa and Carranza agents claim control, with reports of Generals Obregon and Hill retreating after heavy losses.
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Mexico
Aguas Calientes
Villa
Carranza
Aguas
Calientes
Genéva
Obregon
Hill
Warsaw Trounced by Quincy Independents in City Game
In a well played Sunday contest at the neighboring town, the Warsaw team were outclassed by the Quincy Independents with a six to four score. Merkel allowed four hits and struck out nine as Gels, Groetting and Reals starred for the winners. In Springfield, Flack's late homer powered the Chicago Federals to a 1-0 win over Springfield Independents in an exhibition game.
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Warsaw
Quincy’ Independents
Merkel
Gels
Groetting
Reals
Kranshaar
Noble
Reingold
Flack
Homer
Springfield
Ill
Chicago
Federals
Kopp
Whales
Hifeds
Saccapinis
Black
Clemons
Kopp and Fard
Summer Aches and Pains From Drafts and Kidney Pills
An old newspaper ad promotes Fo ley Kidney Pills from Miller & Arthur Drug Co as a remedy for backache and sore joints. The copy blames drafts and colds for kidney weakness and claims the pills restore kidney health, aid elimination of uric acid, and soothe bladder issues.
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Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Funeral Notice for Henry Bexton at St Peter’s Church
The funeral of the late Henry Bexton will be held this afternoon with private services from the residence 06 South Thirteenth Street at 2 o'clock. Interment follows at Greenmount Cemetery with attendees invited to the church and cemetery services.
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Henry Bexton
South Thirteenth Street
Greenmount
Western League Scores Report Card
Des Moines defeated Wichita 7 to 2 and Sioux City topped Denver 8 to 5. St. Joseph shutout Topeka 4 to 0 while Omaha fell to Lincoln 2 to 0.
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Des Moines
Wichita
Sioux City
Denver
St. Joseph
Topeka
Omaha
Lincoln
For Sale Old Typewriters and Piano Items
Bargain sale featuring a new Underwood typewriter never used viewable at Miss Stepher’s salon. Also listing a Smith Premier typewriter No 2 for 12 dollars, a National cash register 50 dollars, a double bass and violin 20 dollars, and a player piano with 40 rolls for 50 dollars. Written by Giles Brothers, 130 South 4th Street.
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Underwood
Smith
National Cash Register
Giles Brothers
South 4Th St
Automobile owners ad for car cleaning and storage
An advertisement offering car cleaning and polishing for 50 cents and oiling for 1 dollar. Storage options priced at 3 dollars per month with day and night storage service. Location listed as Motor Service Station at 426 North 6th Avenue, City.
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N. 6Th Ave
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Louis Waldeqgel
South Tenth Street
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