Five Dead From Storm Near Pana in Illinois
A cyclone and hail storm tore twenty miles from Westervelt to Owaneco causing five deaths and twenty-one injuries. Names of the dead include Mrs. Herman Christman and Miss Myrtle Christman. Many injured taken to Memorial hospital in Pana for treatment. A church roof was blown in while children practiced for a June 4 program.
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Westervelt
Owaneco
Herman Christman
Myrtle Christman
Sadie Jackson
Davis McDonald
Eugene McDonald
Mark Eberley
Ruth Eberley
Beatrice Eberley
Sallie McDonald
Gwendolyn Carroll
Lawrence Lichtenenwald
McElke
Bloomington
Tilingis
Pana
Mattoon
Italian War Envoys Begin Formal Washington Talks
The Italian war mission arrives in Washington for serious work next week with formal conferences with American officials. Led by the Prince of Udine the delegation aims to convey a message from King Emmanuel and possibly address the Senate later in the week. They will visit Mount Vernon to pay respects to George Washington.
Federal Reserve Banks Eye Small Bond Certificates
Federal reserve banks across the nation consider distributing $10 par participating certificates to aid small bond buyers. Banks act as fiscal agents for the government, redistributing proceeds from treasury certificates. The comptroller of the currency aims to help investors unable to pay upfront by extending local banking aid for payment in installments through August 30.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
New York
Federal Reserve Board
Treasury
No Exemptions From Draft in Food Bill
Washington May 27 The house cut more than 3 million from the food survey and stimulation bill and expected final passage Monday The senate debated a similar measure with little progress The amendment by Representative McKenzie would make federal employees liable for military service and broaden the exemption proposal was ruled out of order The bill includes 14 770 500 in total appropriations and faces continuing action in the house and senate
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Washington
House
Senate
Agriculture Committee
McKenzie
Whitness
Draf. Mr. McKenzie
Congress
Censorship Bill Change Redrafts Espionage Measure
Washington May 27 conferees on the espionage bill approve a new censorship section for publication of military information. Prosecution hinges on willful publication and whether the data benefits the enemy. President Wilson not consulted. bill includes export embargoes search warrants and foreign commerce protections. Formal agreement expected soon.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Wilson
Woman's Body Found 50 Yards From Home in Modesto
Modesto Illinois May 27 A tornado struck the town Saturday afternoon killing one person and injuring twenty, with two possibly fatally. Mrs Sarah Poe's body was found 50 yards from her home. Miss Bertha Poe and Martin L McGinnis were injured. Property loss around 150000 dollars.
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Modesto
Sarah Poe
Bertha Poe
Martin L. McGinnis
Jacksonville Man Held as Spendthrift
May 27 Chicago police hold F. Case King formerly of Jacksonville and Toledo in custody. Alleged actions include tipping a bellhop, ordering fifty taxicabs, and negotiating to buy sixty silk shirts at a fashionable haberdashery while under investigation.
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Chicago
F. Case King
Toledo
Jacksonville
King
Senate cuts sales tax in war revenue bill
Washington May 27 The senate finance committee struck out a five percent tax on manufacturers sales and greatly increased surtaxes on incomes above 40 000 from the war revenue bill. The move shifts burden to vehicle owners via a future motor vehicle license tax while seeking new revenue sources to cover the loss. Completion of revision is hoped by next week.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Ways and Means
Whele
Simmons
Shippers Divide Over Rate Raise
Washington May 27 Food producers and other shippers opposed to a general fifteen percent freight rate increase began hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Western food producers and jobbers and various interests argued against any hike while groups such as the Chicago Traffic Commission and the Boston Chamber of Commerce backed the railroad proposal. The opponents warned an eleven percent rise would disrupt existing distributions and future contracts in canned goods and dry cereals.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
National Traffic Commission League
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Sioux City
Towa
First Two Weeks in Training Camps at Fort Sheridan
May 27. The first fortnight of whipping young America into shape to officer the first half million men destined for service in France completed Saturday night. About 80 percent of the camp were given 24 hours leave to visit their homes where possible. Next Saturday plans to reduce absent leaves to 25 percent of the strength.
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Fort Sheridan
Lit
America
France
Spring storms devastate central west killing 100 plus
Severe spring storms hit the central west fracturing Illinois towns. Mattoon reports 50 to 70 dead and 2,000 homeless as tornadoes tear through business districts and farms. Kansas Andale reports 24 to 30 dead while other sections suffer multiple injuries and heavy property losses across Will county and surrounding areas.
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Chicago
Central West
Mattoon
Kansas
Andale
Warfront updates from Italy to Caucasus battle lines
Gen Cadorna’s offensive advances on the Carso plateau toward Trieste with 22 419 captured since May 14. In England a German raid killed 76 and wounded 174. three German planes were shot down. German guns pound Arras Croiselles front as French troops report progress in Champagne and repulse counters. Russian forces hold heights south of Van against Turkish efforts in the Caucasus.
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Cadorna
Carso
Trieste
Castagnavizza
Gulf of Triest
Gorizia
Vodice
Plava
Dover
Folkestone
England
English Channel
Royal Navy Air Service
Dunkirk
Arras
Scarpe River
Croiselles
Champagne
Cerny
Nauroy
Heigts
Van
Caucasus
Take Out The Ad in Whig Want Columns
The Quincy Pattern Co requests readers place an advertisement in the Whig Want Columns to announce they have employed a boy who answered an ad. The note, signed by NM R Lehman president, thanks the readers for quick results and closes with best wishes.
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Quincy Pattern Co
R. Lehman
Pres
Tornado and hail storm sweep multiple counties
Reports from Westervelt Shelby county describe a deadly storm at 2 30 Saturday Pecicon killing four and injuring others. Assumption Dunkel homes torn from foundations. cars blown from track. Modesto Illinois 80 miles northeast of Alton reports two freight cars blown off track. town demolished. two trainmen injured. wires down. Joliet Will county tornado kills a child and injures twelve. property damage about half a million dollars. Manhattan and Elwood harmed. Waverly Modesto doctors displaced. Terre Haute Charleston tornado asks for medical help. Charleston and vicinity injured. wires down. Monee tornado destroys power plant and blows six cars from a freight train.
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Mattoon
Illinois
Westervelt
Manhattan
Joliet
Elwood
Modesto
Pearl
Charleston
Will County
Hall
Decatur
Shelby County
Pecicon
Assumption
Dunkel
Alton
Iil
Chicago, Peoria
Albert Sweitzer
Terre Haute
Ind
Ashmore
Monee
Central
Chicago, Southern Traction Company
Ilinois Central
Gov Lowden Sends Troops To Mattoon After Tornado
Springfield May 27 Gov Lowden dispatched four companies of the Fourth Infantry and arranged tent shelter for Mattoon residents after a tornado swept the town causing heavy loss of life. Messages from Mattoon Mayor George B Swan requested troops and trains noting about a hundred killed and injured. Reports traced the storm path through Modesto Macoupin county and Westervelt Shelby county with multiple fatalities and extensive property damage.
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Springfield
Ill
Lowden
Mattoon
George B. Swan
Dickson
Effingham
Champaign
Shelbyville
Swan
Paris
Modesto
Macoupin County
Westervelt
Shelby County
Tornado Ravages Mattoon Illinois Dead and Homeless
A May 27 disaster from Mattoon Illinois reports at least 50 killed and 300 injured with about 2,000 left homeless as the northern half of the town lay in ruins. Rescue crews mobilized. churches and public buildings filled with injured. governor appeals for national guard to police wrecked areas.
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Mattoon
Illinois
Champaign
Rived
Mn Mattoon
Corn Belt
Mattuon
Soro
Tornado Devastates Mattoon. 35 Dead Estimated Buried
A tornado struck Mattoon Saturday afternoon injuring over 200 people and leaving an estimated 35 dead with many more buried in the ruins. The city lay in darkness overnight as volunteer rescuers used lanterns to search the debris and crews prepared for a full assessment at dawn.
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Mattoon, II
Mattoon
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Mattoon Star
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