Taft Urges League to Enforce Peace Covenant
Grand Rapids Michigan June 4 Former President Taft spoke at the League to Enforce Peace convention arguing the covenant does not create super sovereignty and urging senators to propose improvements for enforcing peace terms on Germany and preserving world peace He said there can be no enforcement without a league and warned against revolutions despite Ireland and others The event featured John W Blodgett Hamilton Holt and other Republican leaders and labor figures with Holt defending the covenant as American in spirit More speakers included John H Walker Captain Thomas G Chamberlain Dr Rowena Morse Mann and former Governor Woodridge N Ferris
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Grand Rapids
Mich
League of Nations
Senate
Germany
William H. Taft
Michigan
League
Taft
Ireland
France
United States
John W. Blodgett
Resolutions
Hamilton Holt
the Independent
Holt
John H. Walker
Illinois Federation of Labor
Thomas G. Chamberlain
Rowena Morse Mann
Wooderidge N. Ferris
Women Testify for Ford in Libel Suit
Three wives of soldiers who joined the Mexican border service in 1916 testified for Henry Ford in his $1,000,000 libel suit against the Chicago Tribune. They said they received funds from the Ford educational department after mobilization, while the defense argued there was a delay before relief began.
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Ford Educational Department
Mount Clemens
Mich
Henry Ford
Chicago Tribune
Mabel Richards
Floyd Bertran
Gertrude Baker
Sam
Ford
Guard
Weymouth Kirkland
The
Tribune
Ford Company
Harlow N Higinbotham Leaves $15000 Estate
Chicago June 4 Fifteen thousand dollars was the value of the estate left by Harlow N Higinbotham pioneer Chicagoan and philanthropist who died in New York City April 18 after being run over by an army motor truck Petition for letters of administration filed in probate court He was president of the Worlds Columbian Exposition and a former member of Marshall Field and Company He left no will and his estate will be divided among his four children He was reputed a millionaire twenty five years ago.
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Chicago
Harlow N. Higinbotham
President of Chicago State Bank Resigns
Leroy A. Goddard resigned the presidency of the State Bank of Chicago to become chairman of the board after forty years in banking. He planned time with Mrs. Goddard and recalled his role at the 1884 Illinois bankers meeting when he opposed loans to speculation.
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Chicago
Leroy A. Goddard
State Bank of Chicago
Miro Pile Remedy Claims Fast Home Cure for Piles
An Ohio chemist extols an internal Miro Pile Remedy for chronic piles with profuse bleeding, claiming cure in three to ten days and faster relief in two to three days. It promises no payment unless successful and offers internal treatment and ointment with mail order options from Guaranteed Remedies Co. in Kilgore, Ohio.
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Kilyriu
Olio
Quarantine at Camp Grant May Hold Back Demobilization
Quarantine was placed on the 129th Infantry at Camp Grant but should delay demobilization only a day or two. Colonel Field reported that once meningitis carriers are found and isolated the regiment would be released. At least 46 possible contacts in Belvidere NL were tested. negative results would free them and speed discharge. The plan: demobilization to begin this afternoon with troops released by Thursday. all second contingent of the 33rd division would be mustered out by Friday morning.
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Rockford
129Th Infantry
Camp Grant
Peter C. Field
Belvidere
Camp Merritt
N. J
Field
129Th
131St Infantry
108Th
Bombing Inquiry in Philadelphia Yields No Suspects
In a 24 hour Joint FBI and city investigation no clues identified perpetrators of city bomb outrages. Police note Philadelphia as radical east headquarters with an emissary linked to Palmer case but identity remains unclear. Hat shop sellers recall no specific buyer tied to the description. Authorities urge arrests of posters for a general strike to free political prisoners.
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Philadelphia
Desertment of Justice
Polic 2
New York
Palmer
Washington
Palmer reorganizes Department of Justice bureaus
Attorney General Palmer announces a bureau of investigation reorganization. Francis P. Garvan becomes assistant attorney general in charge of special investigation work and special criminal prosecution and retains alien property custodian duties. John T. Creighton Jr. acts as special assistant attorney general to assist Garvan. William J. Flynn will head the bureau of investigation, succeeding W E Allen.
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Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Palmer
Francis P. Garvan
New York
John T. Creighton
Springfield
Garvan
William J Flynn
United States Secret Service
The
Railroad Administration
W E. Allen
Early Gains Ground in Judgeschip Race
Marion C. Early of St. Louis leads in Washington discussions for the federal district judge ship at St. Louis. Frank G. McAllister remains in contention but trails in recent days. Delegation members largely back Early, with signatures on a petition urging Palmer to prefer a St. Louis appointee if chosen.
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Marion C. Early
St. Louis
Frank G. McAllister
Early
Palmer
Missouri
House
Igoe
Rucker Clark
Romiue
Rucker
Reed
McAlister
Congress
McAllister
Albert D. Nortoni
Clark
Virgil Rule
Frank Thompson
Spencer
Wilfley
St Vincent Home Picnic and Local Visit Notes
Local personals list gatherings and travel updates. Mrs Mary Winds returns from St Louis visit. the St Vincent Home picnic on Blume grounds is set for June 4. Mrs William Hagerbaumer and children head to Tulsa. R L Booth visits from Camp Point. Dr H J Phillips relocates to Hampshire address. Jessie Robertson hosts Charles Robertson from Chicago. Aer Sweep advertisement and other notices.
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St. Vinante Home
Mary Winds
George Hinds
St Louis
Knox
Majestic
William Hagerbaumer
Quincy
Tulsa
Oklo
St. Vincent's Home
Blume Grounds
R. L. Booth
Camp Point
Jessie Robertson
Payson Avenue
Charles Robertson
Chicago
Earl Barr
O'Farrell Brothers
Billings
Mont
Charles Marden
Mabel Proctor
H. F. Lafler
Harmona Stollberg
Walter
Camp Mills
New York
Reward Offered For Newtonville Bomber
District Attorney Nathan A. Tufts offers a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the Newtonville bomb explosion at State Representative Landon W. Powers home. Police search roams Rosbury Roxbury for related incidents, with Ernest Graudet arrested in the nearby case.
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Boston
Nathan A. Tufts
Middlesex County
Leland W. Powers
Newtonville
Albert PF. Jayden
Roxbury
Ernest Graudet
Senate passes bill for city form of government
A bill to establish a manager led form of government for the city narrowly passed by one vote in a tense session. The measure needed 57 votes and was approved after a close tally, with prior Senate approval on March 18.
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CSR Eeen
Spingel
Senate
Danceland Hosts Highland Pances and Jazz Rialto
The Finest Half and Jazz Rialto Orchestra perform Thursday and Friday nights at Danceland in Ilinele, delivering lively music and dance events for locals and visitors.
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Jazz Rialto Orchestra
Ilinele
Wedding of Miss Martha Kenning and Edward Wiskirchen
Miss Martha Kenning daughter of Mr and Mrs J G Kenning and Edward Wiskirchen son of Mr and Mrs John Wiskirchen will wed at St Mary Roman Catholic church with Rev Father Zurbensen presiding. The ceremony features a wedding march by Sister Gonzaga and a full St Mary choir. The couple plans a honeymoon in Peoria at the Kenning home.
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Martha Kenning
J. G. Kenning
Edward Wiskirchen
John Wiskirchen
St. Mary Roman Catholic Church
Father Zurbensen
Gonzaga
St. Mary
Miss Kenning
Katherine Kenning
Maxine Snyder
W. T. Snyder
Evansville
Ind
Niehaus Bergman Nuptials Held at St John Church
Miss Clara Niehaus and Herman Bergman marry this morning at St John Roman Catholic church with Father Postner officiating. Attendants include Dorothy Niehaus as bridesmaid and Rome Bergeman as best man. Reception for 300 guests follows and the couple move to 1114 Elm Street for housekeeping.
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Clara Niehaus
Gerhard Niehaus
Elm Street
Herman Bergman
St. John Roman Catholic Church
Father Postner
Helen Engels
Dorothy Niehaus
Rome Bergeman
Eva Schutte
George Frere
Los Angeles
Cal
Bergman
South Eighth Street
Elizabeth Brink
Kansas City
Olivia Geers Weds Edward Fritz at St Francis Church
Miss Olivia F Geers daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Geers and Edward Fritz were married Tuesday morning at St Francis church by Father Optatus. The bride wore georgette and satin with pearls and flowers, veiled with floral arrangement, and carried a prayer book. Miss Mane Geers and Ed Schlangen assisted, with Isabelle Woltring as flower girl.
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Olivia F. Geers
J. H. Geers
Vinestreet
Edward Fritz
St. Francis Church
Optatus
Mane Geers
Ed Schlangen
Isabelle Woltring
Wedding of Geers Couple With Pink Roses and Blue Decor
The wedding featured pale pink roses carried by flower girls in white gowns. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s parents’ home, which was decorated in blue and white. The couple, Mr. and Mrs. Geers, will move into a new Elm Street home.
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Mrs. Geers
Elm Street
Klosing–Davis Couple Wed in Marblehead
Joseph Klosing of Quincy and Miss Nellie Davis of Marblehead were married Tuesday morning by Justice Mc Cully. The couple will reside in Marblehead after their wedding.
Local Pair Wed in Hannibal Home Ceremony
Mrs Artie Selby of 313 Kentucky street and Carl Heck of Freeport married Monday in Hannibal at the bride's cousin Mrs Bruce Casterline home. They were attended by Miss Florence Rice and Louis Smith. The bride wore pale blue chamuse. They planned a short eastern trip before moving to Chicago for their future home.
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Artie Selby
Kentucky Street
Carl Heck
Freeport
Hannibal
Bruce Casterline
Florence Rice
Louis Smith
Mrs. Selby
Chicago
Glascock and Mc Afee Wed in New London Court Office
Roy E. Glascock and Mrs. Lee Mc Afee of New London Missouri were married Tuesday morning by Judge Fred G. Wolfe in his courthouse office.
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Roy E. Glascock
Lee McAfee
New London
Fred G. Wolfe
Court House
Objections Deadline Sets 9 A.M. For Tax List Case
County Judge Fred Wolfe fixed 9 oclock this morning as the limit for filing objections to the judgment record listing delinquent taxpayers who must pay immediately to avoid judgment. Hearings on objections, some filed Tuesday, are set for 2 this afternoon.
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Fred Wolfe
Submarine chaser QB-3 arrives for naval recruiting
Submarine chaser QB-3, first of its kind to travel this far up the Mississippi, arrived in St. Louis on Tuesday and was given a noisy welcome as it cruised the Mississippi valley to aid naval recruiting efforts.
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St, Louis, Mo
Mississippi Valley
Mississippi River
Souvenir timing device triggers Chicago post scare
A timing device in an empty shell mailed from France to Tunis Vanderwilt in Oskaloosa Iowa exploded its wrapper Tuesday, alarming Chicago post office clerks. The package marked souvenir caused a bomb scare, though no further danger was found.
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Chicago
France
Lieut
Vanderwilt
Tunis Vanderwilt
Oskaloosa
Iowa
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