National Guard May Go to France for Morale Effect
Washington May 1 The French commission and American staff view on sending US troops to France clash amid White House talks with President Wilson and Rene Vinviarl head of the French mission The decision rests with the President through the constitutional function as commander in chief. The plan considered would send 18 000 to 25 000 troops at the earliest possible moment to bolster French morale and influence German chancellors. The move would affect army mobilization plans and balance between regulars and new conscripts, with broad debate over training and strategic impact.
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France
Washington
White House
Wilson
Rene Vinviarl
Fune
United States Army
Marshal Teffre
Wile
Jetration
Ste
Anns
Etadf
Air Encounters Feature Of War In France
British headquarters in France reports vivid aerial duels over enemy territory. Allied planes, marked with red white and blue, engage German bombers and scouts, with German formations breaking up after heavy air combat. A Royal Navy airman makes a perilous balloon strafing run and limps home across the lines.
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France
A TEXAS WONDER CURES KIDNEYS BLADDER AND MORE
An old advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder ailments in men and women and claims it regulates children's bladder function. The copy warns against buying from unauthorized druggists, offers mail order samples, and promises testimonials after sending payment to the St. Louis address.
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Texas
St. St. Lei
Resigns Over Mayor Attitude Toward Allies Commission
Major Chanin of the First Division resigns as assistant corporation counsel in Chicago citing mayor Thompson's stance on inviting the allies' commission to visit the city. He sent a letter last Friday criticizing the mayor's patriotism and stating he can no longer serve under him.
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Chicago
Johnin
First
Hhinwis Infantry
Thompson
Ales’ Commission
Chanin
Allies’ Commission
Jury Secured in Franz Rintelen Case in New York
The jury in the Franz Rintelen trial in federal court has been seated after two days of examination of 75 talesmen. The German naval captain and seven other men face charges related to plans to ship munitions and weapons to the Entente, amid allegations of tank strikes and conspiracy.
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New York
Pranz Rintelen
Tal
Nebraska saloons close Monday under prohibition law
Lincoln Neb May 1 A large number of saloons breweries and rectifying plants closed Monday night under a prohibition statute enacted by voters and reinforced by a supplemental act. Purchase manufacture sale or gift of liquor is prohibited but possession is allowed. Many cabins sold stock before noon Monday.
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Lincoln
Neb
S$ocock
SYS
Nebraska
Davenport Rotary backs two meatless days weekly
Davenport Iowa May 1 The Davenport Rotary club unanimously pledged themselves to two meatless days each week. The action followed a speech on livestock conservation by Dr. George F. E. Decker a prominent club member. The entire membership also promised Red Cross support for the war period.
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Davenport
Davenport Rotary Club
George FE. Decker
Red Cross
Mayor Abbott Reports on Chicago Food Conference
Mayor Abbott summarized his attendance at the Illinois mayors conference in Chicago, where about 125 cities were represented. The discussions urged using every available urban and rural resource to boost production, conserve food, and reduce waste while promoting community organization and public education on efficient meal planning.
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Abbott
Chicago
Cf Mayors
Thompson
Fead
Hopkins
Preford Hopkins
Tlineis
French Premier Ren Vianni Seeks U S Labor Bond
Rene Viviani premier of France and head of the French war mission visited Samuel Gompers at the American Federation of Labor and urged wholehearted American support for democracy against Prussian aristocracy. Gompers, labor’s representative on the National Defense Council, assured cooperation with French aims and said differences between employers and workers had been set aside for the common cause against Germany.
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Wasthington
Rene Vi“viata
France
Pashd
Samuel Goampers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
National Defense Council
Recruiting Milestone Reported In Chicago May Day
Chicago May 1 Army Navy and Marine offices report the day the largest recruiting totals since work began here. Navy reports 95 enlistments by 6 pm and Marine Corps 120. Army figures were withheld.
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Chicago
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Socialist Leaders Unable to Maintain German Peace
In London, May 1, the Daily Mail reports the Werkes Zeitung's claim that socialist leaders say they cannot assume responsibility for peace and order in Germany after May day, signaling political instability and governance uncertainty.
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London
Daily Mail
Werkes Zeitung
Germany
Bottles Policy Change Hits Soda Trade In 1917
Fr J Flynn and company Quincy Bottling works and Mills Bros announce new 1917 policy. Bottles sold at 1 per box of two dozen with 40 cent refund on complete empties and 3 cents deducted per missing bottle. Ginger ale orange punch mineral water sold at 140 per dozen quart bottles with same refund scheme. Glass factories with drawn quotations. no further purchases this year.
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Fr. J. Flynn and Company
Quincy Bottling Works
Mills Bros. Company
Fire when ready quote echoes in history
Nineteen years ago today Admiral George W. Dewey, then a commodore, uttered the famous command You may fire when ready Gridley. The remark surfaces in a casual reminiscence noting smiles and a fleeting moment in time.
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Manila
George W. Dewey
United States Navy
Gridley
Commons Aroused by Shipping Loss in April
London May 1 a vigorous attempt in the house of commons failed to sway the government toward a more active submarine warfare policy. Sir Edward Carson admitted many submarines were at large and shipping losses were rising yet April losses in the English channel were smaller than in the prior three months. Critics questioned Helferich’s tonnage figures, but no answer was given. Public agitation grows, with calls to build merchant tonnage in government yards.
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London
House of Commons
Edward Carson
Admiralty
English
Karl Helferich
Interior
Western track meet to be held June 9 in Chicago
Western Intercollegiate conference officials decided to stage the outdoor championship in Chicago on June 9 despite many teams being weakened by military enrollments. Three of nine universities are unlikely to be represented with Iowa not entering and Minnesota and Washington likely doubtful.
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Chicago
Western Intercollegiate Conference
Towa
Minnesota
Wasengasin
Kilban widow of Thomas J Kilban dies at 65
Mrs Margaret Kilban wife of Thomas J Kilban died at 4 10 Sunday afternoon in her room at Soldiers and Sailors Home aged 65 Born August 18 1848 she would have marked 50th wedding anniversary next year She leaves her husband six children two sons Samuel P William W W and Thomas J Bathan of East St Louis three daughters Mrs Mary E Jacobs Mrs L Dowling of East St Louis and Mrs Ollie Martin of Lancaster Pa Funeral is planned at daughter Mrs Dowling's home 930 North Twenty fourth Street East St Louis Burial at Mt Hope Synat Hill cemetery
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Margaret Kilhan
Thomas J. Kilban
Roem In Cottae
Samuel P
Willam
Thomas
Bathan
East St. Loui
Women Steady Workers Ad Promotes Patent Remedy
An old advertisement argues women now work as steadily as men and should receive fair pay. It suggests Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for those unable to keep up, presenting the product as aiding women to maintain work.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
For Sale Furniture and Ford Car Wanted
FOR SALE Furniture almost new. Call 328 4 S Eighth. WANTED Ford car second hand, condition no object. Spot cash for one priced low. Address Box 107 Quincy Il An
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Quincy
British Fliers Use Three Levels In Air War
Major L. W. B. Reese describes British and French air supremacy over the western front. He outlines three flight levels with artillery directors at 6,000 feet, heavy two man fighters at 16,000 feet, and single man light fighters at 15,000 feet. German raids are rare and their new fast fighters aim to target observers.
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Washington
L. W. B. Reese
British Flying Corps
Reese
Illinois Men in Casualty Lists
Ottawa Ont May 1 Canadian forces list casualties killed in action Sergeant H Leary Rockland IL D J McClure Bloomfield VA missing A Skilkin Stanton IM
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Ottawa
Ont
H. Leary
Rockland
D. J. McClure
Bloomfield
A. Skilkin
Stanton
Local notices and social updates in Quincy area
Snyder's is hosting an auction and whist benefit at St Vincent Home. Visitation notes include Mr and Mrs Stern of Chicago visiting Mr and Mrs Rosenheim. Capt Keith treated for erysipelas. Weyand and Kunkel stories. several residents traveling or returning from business in Louisiana and Gary. church and club meetings noted. christening of two year old Heten Trese. Edlington road contract plans. Lepper family christening.
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Snyder's
Axi
David Stern
Chicago
Charles Rosenheim
Stern
St. Vincent
Capt
A. S. Keith
Broadway
St. Mary’s Hospital
S. A. Weyand
Palmyra
Gary
Ind
Schol
Edward Keck
Otto Keck
State Street
Charles Barton
North Fifty Street
George Postel
Mascoutah
Tih
Charles Schultheis
Jersey Street
Edward Rupp
A.W. Fruechte
Mr. and Mires
Withert Lepper
Edlington
Helen Trene
Walter Lepper
Eighth
Elm Streets
A. W. Fruechte
St. Paul Evangelical Church
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Franz Rintelen
Pana
Peilu
Papa’ Joffre
Papa” Joffre
Cyril G. Hopkins
the State University
WL. Parks
Thinnis Central Railroad
R. E. J. de Loach
Bureau of Agricultural Research and Economics
Armour and Company
H. &. Mobley
International Harvester Company
Chicago City Wide Garden Bureau
Rene Viviani
Samuel Gompers
Commons
Hlinuis State Bank
Illinois
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