Allies Oppose German Peace Offer if Hollweg Proposes
Washington May 2 Allied leaders in the Balfour commission reject any peace plea Bettmann Hollweg may present in the Reichstag. They warn such a move would be insincere and a victory for the Teutons threatening civilization. Germany seeks a route to Asia via Austria Bulgaria and Serbia to sustain a future war, while South America would be most menaced.
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Washington
Bettmann-Hollwez
Reichstag
Balfour Commission
Geeran
South America
Germany
Alsace
Lorraine
France
Belin
Asia
Berlin
Austria
Bulgaria
Serbia
Turkey
Agate
Pee Wow Tepcut
Hheo
Trasmess Hhouse A
Pomet
Bethmann- Holmes
Allies plan shipping program with United States leaders
Washington May 2 The allied effort to set a permanent shipping commission in Washington and to propose a definite plan for in country supply and allocation of American ships advanced at the British war conference with American officials. Lansing Redfield and Denman attended as did Balfour and others. The plan aims to direct supplies to nations most in need and to manage submarine ravage risks amid grave conditions.
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Wasilington
Germany
British War Commission
Shipping Board
France
Italy
V Ameroan
Balfour
Eric Drumsmond
Richard Crawford
United States
Lansing and
Redfield
Denman
Washisetia
Eustice Percy
British Commission
Elv's Caen Balm Offers Quick Catarrh Relief
An advert claims a small amount of this fragrant balm clears nasal passages within a minute. It promises reduced hawking headaches and night breathing trouble by soothing inflamed mucous membranes and drying congested airways. Use a little rubbed near the nose for immediate relief.
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Elv
Home dry cleaning with solvent boosts savings
Women can save money by using two ounces of solvite dissolved in two gallons of gasoline to clean coats dresses and fabrics at home. The method promises no fading shrinking or wrinkling and requires no pressing. Grocers sell gasoline and druggists Solvite for a cheap do it yourself clean.
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Ruggist
Hard Roads Bill Senate Amends Bond For Good Highways
Springfield May 2 A flood of amendments to a 60 million dollar highway bond bill was offered in the Illinois senate as the measure moved toward third reading. The roads committee chair warned that unapproved routes would be dropped in conference. An amendment proposed a new Chema Poten to Bloomington route and a general four year election registration plan drew debate.
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Springfield
Illinois Senate
Dunlap
Amome
Chemapoten
Bloomington
Senate
Eosidh
Coch Cownte
Wis
Ales
Lota
Powerless to Stop Playing U. S. Anthem
Springfield Ul May 2 The city faces limits in preventing public venue performances of The Star Spangled Banner with embellishments. Attorney General Brundage responded to Peoria Alderman Laporte noting Peoria’s desire for an ordinance barring the anthem in dance halls cafes and theaters except as a distinct piece not part of medleys.
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Springfield
Brundage
Charles W. Laporte
Peoria
Lapearte
Councl
New Chinese Finance Minister Appointed by Parliament
Peking May 2 The Chinese parliament approved Li Ching Shi as minister of finance. Chey Chin Tao, former minister, was removed last November after charges of accepting bribes in connection with brass ingots.
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China
Peking
Li Ching-Shi
Chey Chin-Tao
England's last card to end U boat threat proposed
Washington report cites a famed American strategist who argues England could be forced to seek peace by crippling German shipping rather than starving Germany. The plan hinges on the United States and its merchant fleets stepping in to sustain allies while denying Germany victory, with a bold U boat base strike as the decisive move. The piece notes U.S. industrial readiness but lacks enough ships to lead a sustained Atlantic convoy.
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Washington
England
America
United States
Sabine
Russia
Germany
France
Athintic
Case of Windsor steamer burned off East Sister Island
The burning vessel was the Case of Windsor Ontario bound Detroit from Cleveland carrying 2000 tons of coal. Coast guard crews landed seven crew at Marblehead life saving station after a long gale and a blown lantern caused the ship to take fire and leak. The captain and crew were found exhausted on East Sister Island.
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Sandusky
Ohio
Lake Erie
East Sister Island
Case
Windsor
Ont
Detroit
Cleveland
Coast Guard
United States Life Saving Station
Marblehead
Illinois Picked as Training Camp for Aviators
The War Department designated six universities as training schools for prospective army aviators. In about six weeks, 6,000 applicants will undergo two to three months of instruction in physics, mechanics, and military drill. Cornell, Purdue, Illinois State, California, Texas, and MIT will run programs while each university sends three faculty to Toronto for aviation study.
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Wasitington
War Department
Arny
Cornell
Tut Eis
Qchig State
California
Texas
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
University of Toronto
Wet petition to overturn vote dismissed in county court
Springfield May 2 the wet petition challenging the April 3 vote to close 215 saloons was dismissed after wets failed to amend. A second petition seeking a recount remains pending. Saloons will close at midnight Thursday.
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Springfield
Bernhardt Seated Up After Illness Bold Step
Madame Sarah Bernhardt sat up unassisted in New York on Tuesday for the first time since illness and the operation. Physicians said her strength improves the outlook, signaling progress in the famous actress recovery.
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New York
Sarah Bernhardt
French Guns Open Fire In Night Front Assault East Of Rheims
French forces pressed a night attack along a six to seven mile stretch east of Rheims from Beine to Moronvilliers delivering a tactical victory. German and French lines showed flare signals as night bombardment lit the sky and German planes searched for batteries while Chalons and Epernay endured minor bombardment.
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Rheims
Beine
Moronvillers
Associated Press
Chalons
Epernay
Prunay
Bois de la Grille
Carnillet
Mont Haut
Mogent-Abbesse
Berrn
Food survey starts at Ongе Washington May 2
The article reports that to fund a quick food survey the Department of Agriculture sought an appropriation. A 25 000 000 plan would expand staff for supervising seeding operations and a separate bill would regulate storage and distribution. Hearings continued as officials urged action and discussed price controls. Governors and federal bodies weighed in on food prices and shortages.
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Washiington
Department of Agriculture
Senate
House Agricultural Committee
Congress
House
Trouston
Gov. Frazier
North Dakota
Federal Trade Commission
National Defense Council
Rotarians Aim to Grow Beans to Cut Living Costs
Committeemen named in the noon Rotary meeting will study planting several acres in beans to reduce the high cost of living and aid food conservation during the war period. Hon. Elan Williams of Wittsfield addressed the club after the business session. Resolutions were adopted urging the river and city council to establish a board of health as outlined by Dr. Carroll Fox, the U.S. government sanitary expert.
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Rotary Club
Lon. Elan Williams
Wittsfield
Carroll Fox
U.S
Mendon Church Repair Drive Progresses in May 62
Mendon Methodist church undergoes repairs with painted ceiling wallpapered walls new floor and carpet. Exterior to be painted. Effort to purchase new church seats well funded. Ladies Auxiliary active. Sunday school attendance tripled. Epworth League thriving. Dr Maple to lecture Friday on The Skirmish before the Battle. free will offering supports repairs. Services Sunday both morning and evening.
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Mendon
Methodist
Epworth League
G . G. Maple
Methodist Church
For Sale Typewriters and Piano by Giles Bros
Multiple used items offered by Giles Bros including an Oliver typewriter priced at 15 cash, a Tenderwood typewriter at 45 with 2 50 rent option, and a mahogany piano valued at 175, with contact details 462 and 663 on the west side of the square. Also a help wanted ad seeking Catholic young men and women with good education addressed to Whig.
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Oliver Typewriter
Giles Bros
West Side of Square
Care Whig
Uruguayan Boat Sunk By Germans
The Uruguayan steamship Gorizia was sunk without warning by a German submarine off London on May 2. The crew survived, taking to lifeboats after the vessel was shelled into sinking. The loss underscores Uruguay’s stance on neutrality amid Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare and its allied sympathy with the United States.
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London
Gorizia
Germany
Uruguay
United States
Kansas City Bread Strike Called Off
Kansas City May 2 Master bakers and workers reached a compromise ending a citywide bread strike that had shut about a quarter of the bread supply. The dispute involved a $2 weekly raise and other issues resolved after daylong talks. About 200 bakers were affected by the stoppage.
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Kansas City
Nancas City
Serbia May Get American Loan
Washington May 2 The first loans to France and Italy will be 100 million dollars each. Italy's first installment about 25 million likely today. Serbia has applied for a loan and is under consideration. The treasury will issue certificates totaling about 200 million to mature July 17 at 3 percent interest. Blocks may be offered every two weeks in May and June to ease money markets. The US expects to aid allies with about 1.25 billion before bond proceeds. No security requirement. funds likely spent where most needed.
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Washington
France
Italy
McAdoo
Russia
Belgium
Serbia
Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve Board
United States
Germany
Lloyd George to France on France trip
Premier Lloyd George left London Tuesday night for France. Reports say he will hold talks with French leaders on wartime strategy and postwar coordination.
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Lloyd George
France
London
Local Personal Notes Include Resignations and Social Events
Snyder's laxi phone ads and notes report S Ryan resigning as floor man at W T Duker ore to pursue another line of business. St George Court Foresters held a rehearsal for a May 10 minstrel show. Mrs Henry Neece and son Rolland visited and returned to Chicago. Arthur Mallory discharged from St Marys hospital to Mt Sterling. Dr H F Lafler offers chiropractic treatments at 211 2. Faith Emma Rycer christened at home with Vernham and Husemann sponsors. Rycer family prepping move to Detroit. Knights of Columbus host last winter dance at W C hall. Mrs C D Center spoke to Mooris Shoe factory girls. Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of First German Methodist discussed India at Meyers home. M T Koelsch read. English Tea at Sted M E Church May 3. tickets 50c. reserve seating free. Miss Alice Duckworth visiting North Fifth Street. formerly resided here. Mrs Harry King and Miss Loren White attended Christian Science lecture. Harry Walter of Hotel Quincy returns from Decatur where he attended a hotel clocks association meeting.
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Chicago
Arthur Mallory
St. Mary’s Hospital
Mt. Sterling
H. F. Lafler
State Bank
Faith Mary Emma
Paul Rycer
Anns Vernham
Eighth
Jefferson
Vernham
Henrietta Husemann
Fredricka Hexten
Rycer
Detroit
Gentemann Fiorist Company
Knights of Columbus
W. C. Hall
C.D. Center
Mooris
India
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
German Methodist Church
J. EB. Meyer
South Eighth Street
M. T. Koelsch
St.e¢M
G. Smith
Alice Duckworth
Hannilsed
Aury Edwards
North Fifth Sreet
Miss Duckworth
Harry King
Loren White
Golden
Harry
Harry ©. Walter
Quincy
Decatur
Real estate deals logged after Monday sales
Delaplain, the real estate man, arranged contracts in Sterns building rooms S and 9 for sales including a five room house on South 15th Street and a two story house on South 8th Street. The day’s totals reached about twenty thousand dollars with a 215 acre tract sold in Pike County.
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Max
CE. Delaplain
Sterns Building
South Isth St
Suh
Pike Co
Earthquake Recorded At Kansas University
Lawrence Kan May 2 an earthquake about 1 o clock this morning was recorded on the seismograph at Kansas university. The quake appeared to be about 5 570 miles distant and caused the seismograph needle to register a sharp shock.
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Lawrence
Kan
Kansas University
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