Trial reveals I W W plot claims in Chicago trial
In Chicago on May 3 the government began presenting testimony in the trial of 112 I W W leaders. Special prosecutor Frank Nebeker said the group conspired to disrupt U S war plans as defense counsel waived opening statements. Judge Landis denied motions to return seized papers and letters while evidence on I W W activities before the war was outlined.
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Chicago
Government
Gan
Industrial Workers of the World
Frank K. Nebeker
America
George F. Vandeerveer
United States Supreme Court
Henry Veeder
Swift and Company
Vandeerveer
Landis
William D. Haywood
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles and dissolves gravel as well as cures diabetes rheumatism and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in men and women. It regulates bladder troubles in children and offers a two months treatment in one small bottle. Sold by druggists or by mail for 1.25 with sworn testimonials from Dr. EB Hall.
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Texas Wonder
EB. W. Hall
Olive St
St. Louis
Government links sabotage and propaganda to immigrant groups
Mr. Nebeker stated the government would prove the organization practiced sabotage or direct action across nearly every industry. He described aims to disable large plants and spread bedbugs in exclusive hotels where workers lacked certain demands. A strong court guard was set to prevent disturbances after recent San Francisco Hindu trial unrest.
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Nebeker
San Francisco
Good Fish Supply Lists Local Market Prices
Local fishermen report poor catches last week due to low river levels and clear water. Dealers maintain a fair supply with a good variety as prices show Lake white fish 22c and crappie down to 20c. Other items include Catfish 30c, Catfish steaks 35c, Halibut 20c, Spanish mackerel 30c, smoked fish 25c, Finnan haddie 30c, carp 20c, sunfish 20c, buffalo 21c, perch 20c.
Efforts to Settle Strike Fail in Quincy Meet
Federal mediator Oscar Nelson spoke after meeting machinists in Quincy and said Dayton-Dick and Hollister-Whitney firms offered a 15 percent raise but would not commit to an eight hour day or union recognition. The vote showed workers not ready to accept terms. A benefit dance for strikers in Highland park drew a large crowd and funds.
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Oscar Nelson
Quincy
Nelson
Dayton-Dick
Hollister-Whitney
Highland Park
Navy enlistment push and local service news in Quincy
BS Jess Hudson, in charge of the local navy recruiting station, urges men to enlist before May 15 to boost odds for the officers training school at Great Lakes. Twenty eight will be chosen for the June session. Archie Bert writes from Newport R I that Everett Shank and he are in the radio branch nearby. A new Y M C A service flag, 4 by 6 feet with 45 stars, is near completion by Sal bach Schroeder Co. The mustering officer failed to arrive to muster the Illinois Volunteer Training Corps in Quincy. Union plumbers march to join the service, led by Charley Jones who enlisted and heads for Peoria. Father Emanuel serves as chaplain in Camp Pike Ark with the 235th Machine Gun battalion. Mac Irwin moves to Camp Hancock Ga with the Ordnance Supply School. Earl Peak hears from Roy in France about rail system woes yet French kindness shown to soldiers. Charles Smith in the cavalry reports safe arrival in France. Louis Lusk, medical corps, sends word from Jefferson Barracks.
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Jess Hudson
Navy
Great Lakes
Archie Bert
Newport, R. I
J. O. Hudson
Everett Shank
Drafted man to serve May at Headquarters Personnel
A drafted man has been assigned to Headquarters Personnel to assist in caring for the drafted men during May. He expects to be sent later to a training camp in the east.
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Headquarters’ Personnel Department
Keokuk High and Quincy Teams Prepare for Debates
Keokuk High School hosts a debate with the negative team Esther Weyer Edward Wilsey and Forest Simmonds facing the home squad Lucille Dudley Robert Bunting and Lawrence Emmons in the Webster school auditorium followed by a reception and dance. Quincy High prepares to travel to Macomb to oppose Macomb High on railways ownership with 15 cent tickets at the door. Judges include S. S. Mapes C. Hostetter H. D. Mitchell and H. Sterling. The High School magazine Q issue is released today and the agricultural department announces rural work reserves placements. Washington Parent-Teacher Association meeting moved to next Thursday with Miss Genevieve Lusk in charge.
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Keokuk
Esther Weyer
Edward Wilsey
Forest Simmonds
Lucille Dudley
Robert Bunting
Lawrence Emmons
Webster School
Quincy High School
Macomb
Macomb High School
United States
S. S. Mapes
Local store offers affordable ladies wear and more
A store promotes a broad range of specially priced suits coats skirts and underwear for ladies and misses with a promise of absolute quality guarantee and a wide selection for spring and summer needs.
Soldiers Home Report Returns From Centerville Visit
A. B. Davis of cottage 12 and W. J. Crane with James McBride of cottage 18 have returned to the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home after a two month visit with relatives in Centerville TI. J. W. Hamilton of cottage 22, who has been ill for two weeks, remains at the Home.
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A. B. Davis
W. J. Crane
James McBride
Centerville
J. W. Hamilton
Community news from cottage 20 residents and visitors
Mrs Ceeingham and Barry Til residents plus families are planning campaigns. John Beck of cottage 20 will leave the Home to attend to their daughter. John Wren returned from Schuyler after burying his wife, with William Burton. Newton Capps returns from Pittsfield visit. Sergeant E C Parsons of cottage 20 announces a weekly Friday entertainment in the assembly room.
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Stovscing
Ceeingham
Barry, Til
Waaay Sar
T. Lease
Polcane
John Beck
Lough
Haspaign
John Wren
Schuyler
Ill
William Burton
Newton Capps
Cottage 20
Pittsfield
E. C. Parsons
Spring Coats and Pretty Skirts at Low Prices
Spring coats of all wool tweed with large collars and belt in self color are offered at 12.75 with patriotic appeal and last word styles. Pretty striped silk skirts in ta ffeta with pocket trims and shirted backs are priced at 5.95 in a wide color and pattern range. Act quickly as selections sell fast. Third Floor Store of Quality.
Underwear sale touts Munsing and Globe lines
Local retailer promotes Munsing Make undergarments for men and women, claiming best quality and longevity. Prices range from 85 cents to $2, with a broad selection including union suits, silk pieces, and children's styles, stressing value and durability.
Ladies Collars and Fabrics Offer in Quincy Display
Unpacked Thursday our new line of Georgette crepe collars in white lead in price from $3.50 to .50c with matching vests and vestees in pique satin and stripes. Eiderdown for infants and ladies wear highlights fast colors easy cleaning priced per yard. Saturday specials include val and linen edges and Swiss flouncing with low yard prices on first floor.
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Quincy
Georgette
Val
Girl graduate silk poplin suits on sale this weekend
The Store of Quality promotes silk poplin suits for the girl graduate in White and trimmings of Green, Rose, Copenhagen, and Black. Belted sport models priced at 15 dollars and Braid trimmed unlined poplin suits at 18.75 dollars on Friday Saturday and Monday.
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Copenhagen
Latest Fancies in Bright New Jewelry Assortment
New Merite assortment unpacked Thursday showcases travellieres brooches collar pin sets bar pins men’s tie pins bracelets and dainty pieces priced 25c to 5. New bags in small to extra large sizes use durable material in Copenhagen Cherry Red Khaki Green and Black priced 1 75 to 5. Patriotic service pins in sterling silver denote branch of service.
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Copenhagen
Ecb
Gale Eveeiele
Pretty hats and caps on second floor sale
Beautiful motor caps in checked materials with patent leather trim priced at 65c. Silk poplin caps in solid colors with contrasting trims at 1.75 and 1.35. Silk taffeta caps with stripes and veils offered at 2.25. Lingerie hats for little girls in organdies mulls and swisses with ribbons priced from higher in the second floor display.
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Germany
Texas
J. E. Spears
C. H. Weiss
J. W. Daniels
Maine ST
G. H. Liesen
Salbach-Schroeder Co
Springfield
Illinois Volunteer Training Corps
State Reserve Militia
Washington Park
Aes
Charley E. Jones
South Seventh Street
Peoria
J. S. Emanuel
Quincy College
235Th
Camp Pike
Ark
Mac Irwin
Washington, D. C
Camp Hancock
Ordnance Supply School
Earl Peak
Roy
France
Charles C. Smith
Regular Army
John Smith
South Third Street
Louis Lusk
Medical Department of the Army
Jefferson Barracks
Ton
Malcolm Eddy
Illinois
Agricultural Department of
Washington Parent-Teacher Association
Genevieve Lusk
Athinsen
Washington
Athletic Union
Globe
Ladies’ Union
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