Tragic Motorcycle Crash Claims Miss Meyer at 19
Miss Emma Meyer aged 19 died after a motorcycle collision near Southwark with Hugo Keller sustaining minor injuries. The tandem rider fell under the machine as the buggy was struck, prompting rapid ambulance and hospital efforts. Keller and Meyer had been riding with a buggy, the axle broken on impact, while witnesses describe varying speeds and the machine’s force. Neighbors responded, Mr. Keller injured lightly, while Miss Meyer never regained consciousness at St Marys hospital. The accident left Mr. and Mrs. Terwische at 1036 Jefferson street connected to the event, as the Terwisches traveled home from Quincy. Mr. Gregg and L A Morest assisted at the scene in South Park vicinity. Authorities and medical staff continued to document the tragic outcome as the Meyer family learned of the loss.
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Emma Meyer
Hugo Keller
Southwark
Miss Meyer
Keller
St. Mary's Hospital
Meyer
William F. Meyer
Jefferson Street
Otis Johnston
Ed Terwische
Quincy
Terwische
Twelfth
Southpark
Comes
Terwisches
South Park
Mr. Gregg
Mr. Keller
William
Harry
French 75 shell guns blaze in war’s money burn
Paris reports a battery of six famous French 75s firing automatic shells filled with melanite and lead bullets. Each shell costs about $13 and the six-gun group can fire 72 shells a minute, with the battery moving aim and reversing after 90 shots. The piece argues war costs run to billions, with daily expenditure rising as wealth is destroyed across nations.
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Paris
Conanines
Battle of Neuve Chapelle
Dunkirk
Wisspring
Rockefeller plan to open American hospitals in China
The Rockefeller Foundation announced it purchased Union Medical College in Peking and will deploy three eminent physicians from the China Medical Board to China next month to lead and expand medical work. Dr. Wallace Buttrick, Dr. Simon Flexner, and Dr. William H. Welch will oversee the institution and its mission. An annual $16,000 Yale medical college grant at Changsha is also noted.
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New York
China
Republic
Rockefeller Foundation
Union Medical College
Péking
San Francisco
China Medical Board
Wallace Buttrick
China Medical’ Board
General Education Board
Simon Flexner
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research
William H. Welch
Johns Hopkins University
London “Missionary Society
Congregational ‘Institution
Medical Board
Peking College
Yale Medical College
Chang Sha
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London raids denounced by British envoy in Washington
Sir Cecil Spring Rice told Secretary Lansing that German air raids on London threaten noncombatants and residential areas. He noted London’s lack of fortifications, crowded quarters, and the danger to Americans, embassies, hospitals, and charitable institutions. He said raids largely miss military targets and harm civilians. Brand Whitlock had previously protested German air attacks on Belgium.
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Washington
London
United States
Cecil Spring- Rice
Germany
State Department
Lansing
Cecil
England
Europe
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Many Trade Festival Offers 75 Mile Car Fare Refunds
A Chicago promotional page advertises a vast sales event by merchants promising to refund carfare for shoppers from up to 75 miles away. Stores listed include Halbach Schroeder Co, Meyer-Wilms Co, J Stern & Son, J J Reite, Miller-Shielua ke Shoe Co, Ware-Wayland Co, Lesser Co, Model Clothing Co, Jonas Meyer & Co, Gunther Hardware, Weiler Bros, Downey, Werner von Burg, W T Duker Co, Edw Johnson Music House, Thos A Brown, Carl A Futterer, Franklin House, Lusk’s Tog Shop, and more.
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Halbach Schroeder CO
Meyer-Wilms.co
J. Stern & Son
J. J. Reite
Miller-Shieluake Shoe CO
Ware-Wayland CO
the Lesser CO
Model Clothing Co
Jonas Meyer, & CO
Gunther Hhardware, CO
Weiler Bros
W. E. Downey
Werner von. Burg
W. T. Duker CO
Johnson
Thos
A. Brown
PF. T. Hill Co
Bugs
Carl
A. Futterer
Harley-Davidson
Franklin House
LUSK
Converted ice wagons relieve post strike transit
Chicago on June 15 reports a near total surface streetcar tie up as elevated lines run only intermittent trains. Traffic soars with converted ice wagons buses steam cars and autos filling gaps while police seek a plan to regulate motor vehicles near downtown. Judge Kohlsaat orders Samuel Insull as receiver to resume operation and report any unlawful obstruction, reflecting federal oversight of the Oak Park elevated railroad amid a broader strike impact.
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Chicago
United States
Oak Park
Cr.c. Kehlsaat
United States Circuit Court: of Appeals
Samuel Insull
Chicago and
Oak — Park
Ans
Kohlsaar
United States District Court
Insult
Central Triast Company of
New York
Australian Gallipoli casualties reported in official tally
Sydney June 15 Australian casualties in the fighting on the Gallipoli peninsula total 1113 killed, 6472 wounded and 248 missing according to an official statement today.
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Sydney
Australia
Gallipoli Peninsula
Turkish emissary seeks separate peace with Allies via Berlin
The Idea Nazionale reports advices from Turkey that its government sent an emissary to Berlin to obtain Germany's consent for a separate peace with the Allies due to famine and shortages of munitions.
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Rome
Paris
Idea Nazionale
Turkey
Berlin
Germany
Illinois Senate orders immediate utilities probe into Chicago streetcar strike
In Springfield on June 15 the Illinois Senate approved a resolution directing the state utilities commission to immediately investigate the Chicago streetcar strike and pursue swift settlement. Gov. Dunne may be asked to enforce the order. Sen. Denvir urged action to keep service under public oversight during the strike.
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Springfield
Ill
State Senate
State Public Uilities Commission
Carmen
Chicago
Utilities Commission
Gov
Dunne
Senate
Denvir
Hull
House
McGlown
Organized Labor
McGloon
Brinkman
Mulcanhery
Shanahan
Smith
Efficiency and Economy Commission
Department of Education
Mlinois
Minois’ Insurance Department
State Mining Investigating Commission
Mexican political standoff eases with hopes for provisional rule
Washington report details Villa Zapata and Carranza factions negotiating influence in Mexico City after Huerta collapse. Tagle, a longtime minister, may back a provisional presidency under Lippe regime. U.S. cautious, monitoring talks for peace and possible recognition. General Gonzalez nears capital as foreign missions seek protection. Wilson remains noncommittal while Bonilla backs Villa plan. Red Cross aid to Monclova approved with conditions.
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Washington
Manuel Vasquez
Tagle
Madero
Mexico
Huerta
Ferary
Madera
Mexico City
United States
Desirou
Villa
Carranza
Vera Cruz
United ‘States
Charles A. Douglas
Ranza
Wilson
Villa-Zapata
Ales
Manuel Bonilla
Sinaloa
Careranza
Red Cross
Piedras Negras
Rive
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