German Submarine Mediterranean Plans
Herbert Coreys 1916 dispatch recounts a Berlin tale of a lone German mechanic in Barcelona who rises from ragged worker to skilled machinist and builds a fast motorboat later linked to submarine depots on the Catalonian coast. A intercepted von Weddigen letter praises him, fueling speculation of German war planning along the Spanish coast.
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Herbert Corey
Paris
Mediterranean
von Weddigen
Germany
Barcelona
Tie
Vic
Ife
Catalonian
Spain
Spanish
Old Resident of Hancock Dies in Carthage at 76
Aunt Narcissa MecMinimy aged 76 died at her Fayette street home Monday night after a four week paralysis illness. She lived in Carthage more than twenty years, was a devoted Methodist and a hard working mother of three, with two sisters, and her husband had died six years earlier. Funeral plans unsettled. Enomas Trimble of Pittsburgh came for her aunt Penny Martland’s funeral and fell ill on arrival. Several local residents were noted visiting relatives and attending civic league and club meetings. social events included a Domestic Science program and music performances with local performers mentioned.
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Carthage
Narcissa MecMinimy
Fayette Street
Hancock
J. PD. Timberlake
James Evers
O. H. McMinimy
Alexander Lumber Company
Nancy Boston
A, P. Cannon
Enomas Trimble
Pittsburgh
Penny Martland
Fountain Green
Itotel Cutler
Trimble
Orphan's Court
Pennsylvania
Ethel Elsberry
Agnes Dettmer
Dallas City
Walter Hall
Tittle Son
Keokuk
Elizabeth Saer
Alta Eider
Civic League
Lens Room
Court House
Domestic Science Club
Willamilton
Evdaward Lyon
M. Frank Harris
Annual Concert at Vermont Street Methodist Church
The Vermont Street Methodist church orchestra presents its annual concert Thursday evenings in the church. Leader Ben Southcott and business manager Elmer Penrise coordinate the program featuring March The Thunderer by Sessa and Overture Poem and Peace.
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Vermont Street Methodist Church
Ben Southcott
Jeader
Elmer Penrise
Mareh
Sessa
Qverture
Peacaie
Account books now being distributed by university staff
Farmer Rusk and Prof H C M Chase of the University of Illinois farm management department spoke at a Melrose township farmers meeting at St Antonius church Tuesday evening and will speak in Mendon next Friday They explained the advantages of farm account books to track expenses and sales and planned to reach about 100 farmers daily with questions answered and the system explained
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Rusk
H. C. M. Chase
Farm Management Department
University of Illinois
Melrose Township
St. Antonius Church
Mendon
Prof. Chase
Senate Proceedings and Fiscal Measures Highlight Day in Congress
The Senate met at noon and resumed rural credits debate while Vice President Marshall sent a naval affairs letter from Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske criticizing Secretary Darniell. Adjourned at 5 40 to noon Wednesday. Passed a 24 5 million annual agricultural appropriation. Conference report on the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill agreed to. Jones bill to provide permanent civil government for Porto Rico taken up for consideration. Adjourned at 3 4 3 p.m.
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Marshall
Naval Affairs Committee
Bradley
A. Fiske
Darniell
lLoviock
Porto Rico
Elvaston Wins Hancock Meet In Basco
Elvaston won the Hancock county high school track meet held in Basco on May 3. Elvaston led with 45 points, Basco 25, West Point 13, Ferris 22. relay race went to Basco over Elvaston. Track winners included Price and Stump of Elvaston in sprints and jumps, Fleming of Basco in several events, with judges from Carthage college.
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Hancock County
Basco
Forest J. Dice
Methodist Church
Minnie Brumby
West Point
Lincoln
Edith Elder
Basco School
Squire Wawkin
Clara Stevenson
Ferris School
Inja
Alma Martin
Elvaston
Chas. I. Madison
Lucile Rand
Carthage High School
Kreiber
Carthage College
Ferris
Price
Miller
Marlet
Stump
Fleming
Tog Woods
Carthage
Jenkins
Windman
Harris
Marked Progress in Negotiations Over US Troop Stance
In El Paso on May 3, officials say US and Mexican negotiators made progress on troop dispositions in Mexico. Obregon reportedly accepts Washington’s stance against immediate withdrawal of Pershing’s expedition. Mexican war minister hints at choosing the lesser evil, signaling no push for withdrawal to avoid a break.
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EL Paso
Texas
United States
Mexico
Obregon
Washington
Pershing
Three Killed in Oil Cloth Works Explosion at Yardville
A blast at the Yardville Pennsylvania Oil Cloth works late Tuesday killed three workers and seriously injured eight. Twenty five people were in the building when fumes from gasoline caused the explosion, destroying the plant.
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Trenton
Yardville Pennsylvania Oil Cloth Works
State school officials visit Pike County schools in May
State Superintendent John N. Clark and State Supervisor John Calvin Hanna toured Perry New Salem Kinderhook Milton and Nebo to review changes needed for state recognition. They aim to attend the summer institute in August and Hanna was praised for broad sympathies and understanding of children.
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Pittsfield
John N. Clark
John Calvin Hanna
Perry
New Salem
Kinderhook
Milton
Nebo
Sianna
Clark
John Spann
Denver
Colo
Barry
John Tarton
Columbia
Barton
Miss Della
Floyd Wackerman
Viola Graham
Pleasant Hill
Love Tippit
Bluffs
Reva Jacobs
Lake George
Mich
Louise Doocy
Mt. Sterling High School
Paul Grigsby
Louisiana
Grigsby
Sloan's Liniment Reliefs Rheumatic Pain Quickly
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pain with claims of rapid relief, improved circulation, and a tingling warmth in sore areas. A testimonial from James E., Philadelphia, Pa, praises one application for knee pain.
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Sloan
James
Fernson
Philadelphia
Quincy's Pulse Rein Interferes at First Christian Church
Mrs. Herbert Wood gave a reading Tuesday night at the First Christian church. The crowd was smaller due to weather though her entertaining numbers pleased the audience.ќе
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Rein
Herbert Wood
Idle Tongue Prompts Consideration of Intellectual Pace
A proverb-like line states that an idle tongue signals an underlying active intellect. The remark links verbal restraint with mental energy, suggesting quiet speech masks vigorous thought processes.
Scott and Obregon Hold Unofficial Texan Conference
Major General Scott met Tuesday in El Paso with Gen. Obregon minister of war and Gen. Jacinto Trevino commander of the Northeast division, while Gen. Funston waited nearby. The gathering was unofficial and preparatory to a later official conference, aiming to outline views before final negotiations between the two republics.
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EL Paso
Tex
Scott
Obregon
Jacinto Trevino
Mexico
Funston
Gen. Scott
Gen. Funston
General Scott
Fragmented Advice on Secrets and Reputation
A compact collection of adage style sayings about handling secrets and reputations. It warns that hiding a skeleton in the closet is risky and suggests prudence in speech and debts. The tone is cautionary and aphoristic, reflecting moral lessons rather than reporting a specific event.
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Narcissa McMinimy
iSuppe
Gray Lummis
Cejlo
Frank Creature Malambri
Thomas Sousa White
Clair Carter
Elmer Carter
Elmer Penrose
Milo Martin
Tara— Robert Paul
Nicholas Musolino
Nellie Reed
Farmer Rusk
Prof
Congress
Senate
Hbouge
Juarez
Pike
Elmer Grigsby
Neva Carter
Rockford
Gillespie
Springfield
M. D. King
Helen Westlake
Gertrude McCann
Women's Club
Chambersburg
Chas. Hesley and
Family
Research Club
Helen Ifull
Ina Clark
Lula Ingram
Beatrice Ingram
Pike County
L. A. Chamberlain
Quincy
Hugh Scott
E. Best Plumbing Company
State Street
P. H. Jacobson
Macon
Jacobson
Davis-Cleaver Produce Company
Worthington
Ind
Legislative Committee of the Trades and Labor Assembly
Labor Temple
Thomas Reidy
Associated Press
St. Mary's Hospital
Reidy
Overland
Irwin-Overland Co
Maine Street
Illinois
The
Willys-Overland Company
Toledo, Ohio
Maden U, & AL
J.o
Tego
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