President Wilson Signals U S Willingness to Join Peace Efforts
Washington reports President Wilson declared the United States ready to join feasible international efforts to preserve world peace. He outlined possible terms for an end to the war, including freedom of the seas and guarantees of territorial integrity and political independence. Officials saw the address as a preliminary peace feeler for Europe.
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Washington
Wilson
League
United States
Germany
Great Britain
Fesler
Europe
Incarnet Jg
Wilson outlines peace principles for a lasting world order
President Wilson argues three fundamentals for lasting peace: every people’s right to sovereignty, respect for small states’ territorial integrity, and a world free from aggression. He calls for a new wholesome diplomacy and a common force for a common order, justice, and peace. The article notes a library collapse incident killing two and injuring others, with losses estimated at about $100,000 and most victims local residents.
Gilmer Township approves road bond issue at vote
Gilmer township voters carried a bond issue of 37,000 for road and bridge work, voting 39 to 16 Saturday in the town hall. The measure funds general road and bridge improvements with no specific project named, as Bereingee Fitzpatrick and John Hooper attended the event, and local officials Pow and Pow were noted.
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Gilmer Township
Four Lives Lost When Walls Fall At Penn College
A fire at Penn College in Oskaloosa Iowa on a Saturday destroyed the administration building. Four lives were lost, higher than an initial two. Authorities searched the ruins for two more victims believed trapped after walls collapsed while rescuers attempted to save valuable books.
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George Mayer
Raber
George Minear
Howard Kelley
Oskaloosa
Penn College
Coltenes
Robert
Robbery Attempt Leaves Schroeder with Head Wound
Herman Schroeder of 1113 Jersey Street was attacked on Eleventh Street between Maine and Jersey at 9 30 PM Saturday by two would be robbers. He resisted and suffered a cut to the head but they fled empty handed. Schroeder was moved home by police ambulance. Police later arrested Dan McKinnay for peace disturbance. Others arrested for disturbances included William Zang on Fourth Street and Fred Benton in Bottle Alley.
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Herman Schroeder
Jersey Street
Eleventh Street
Maine
Jersey
Schroeder
Dan McKinnay
Fifth
Hampshire
Saalig
William Zang
Fourth Street
Meyer
Fred Benton
Schulte
Bottle Alley
Adair County Votes Dry in Local Option
Adair county residents approved a dry measure by about 600 votes on Saturday. Kirksville abstained, not voting in the local option.
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Adair County
Kirksville
Heroic Private Hulett Receives Pershing Praise Near Las Cruces
Private George A. Hullett of the Seventeenth Infantry is commended by Gen. John J. Pershing for killing two bandits, Candelino Cervantes and Juan Beaucome, during a Thursday engagement near Las Cruces. Hullett, wounded in battle, fired two shots to bring down both attackers as his unit advanced for supplies. The incident stirred crowds in Namiquipa, where Cervantes’ father resides, upon the arrival of the bandits’ bodies.
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Namiquipa
Chihuahua
Columbus
N. M
George A. Hulett
Seventeenth Infantry
Candelino Cervantes
Juan Beaucome
Las Cruces
John J. Pershing
Villa
Gen. Pershing
Hullett
Cervantes
Beaucome
Hulett
Fort Douaumont disputed as German defense holds
In Verdun region German forces hold ground at Fort Douaumont while French counter efforts in nearby Thiaumont Wood push southward. Across the Meuse northwest of Verdun French attackers briefly enter Cumieres, which Berlin says was quickly cleared with some French casualties, and German troops hold the line in ongoing combat.
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Fort Douaumont
Thiaumont Wood
Meuse
Verdun
Cumieres
Berlin
Roosevelt Support Parade Reaches Sagamore Hill
Hundreds traveled by three special trains from New York to Oyster Bay and marched four abreast to Sagamore Hill to show Col. Theodore Roosevelt backing for a possible presidential nomination. Led by the Seventh Regiment band, they sang patriotic airs including The Army and Navy Forever.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
New York
Sagamore Hill
Theodore Roosevelt
Seventh Regiment
Army and Navy Forever
North Carolina Contest For National Convention Noted
North Carolina delegates enter a contest heard by the credentials committee only if appealed. Secretary Reynolds notes the national committee will not rule on the dispute as it arrived after the 20 day window. Meanwhile chairman Hilles reports 12,025 seats total with over 40,000 ticket applications received.
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Chicago
North Carolina
James B. Reynolds
Republican National Committee
National Committee
Charles B. Hilles
GARRANZA NOTE EXPECTED FOR MONDAY
Washington reports show officials firm on not discussing immediate withdrawal of American expeditionary forces in Mexico. Carranza’s note may demand withdrawal but could settle for gradual retreat as de facto armies assume control south of the border. Manuel Mendez arrives Monday with the note and Eliseo Arredondo to present it.
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Washington
Mexico
Pershing
Gavira
Carranza
Chihuahua
State Department
Scott
Obregon
Manuel Mendez
Foreign Office
Eliseo Arredondo
Charles A. Douglass
Haenentine Park
Merwin Lytle Injured in Street Car Accident
Blessing hospital reported Merwin Lytle a High school junior was seriously injured when struck by a street car near Webster school Friday night. He later improved with no fractures or internal injuries and had undergone treatment for a deep gash and skull membranes. He resides in Camp Point and boards at 335 South Tenth Street.
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Blessing Hospital
Merwin Lytle
Webster School
Lytle
Camp Point
J. H. Connelly
South Tenth Street
Music for Jurors in Orpet Case
Jurors in the Will Orpet murder trial at Wisconsin will have phonograph music during Sundays and long evenings. Judge Donnelly allowed one juror to bring in a phonograph with varied records including hymns ballads ragtime and band selections to suit the diverse religious backgrounds of jurors.
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Waukegan
Will Orpet
University of Wisconsin
Marian Lambert
Charles H. Donnelly
James O'Shea
Young Dentist Waite Faces Death in Electric Chair
Trial in New York lasted six days and ended with Dr. Arthur Warren Waite, a Grand Rapids dentist, convicted of first degree murder for poisoning his father in law, millionaire John E. Peck. Waite awaits sentencing June 1 while considering an appeal. he declined to speak beyond hinting at future impressions.
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New York
John E. Peck
Grand Rapids
Mich
Arthur Warren Waite
Tombs
Clarence J. Shearn
Waite
Walter R. Deuel
Peck
Hanna Peck
Katherine Peck
Frank
Charges against saloon keepers for Sunday openings
Seven Quincy dram shop keepers were named as defendants in county court for keeping their establishments open on Sunday. The defendants include C. H. Adelpohl manager of Hotel Quincy A J Moshage Gerry Hummelt 616 Hampshire Gus Speckman Eighth and Ohio streets Edward Speckman 212 North Front street and J W Ferguson Front street. H F Lummis J M Dunlap and T R Moorman brought the case to the state's attorney. It was found the city law failed to cover the issue and county court action was needed.
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Quincy
C. H. Adelpohl
Hotel
A. J. Moshage
Fourth
Broadway
A. Urban
H. F. Lummis
J. M. Dunlap
T. R. Moorman
Quincy Boys Will Take Final Tests
Sergeant Frank Balzer and Sergeant Ray B Sinnock of Co P Fifth Infantry passed the entrance examination for West Point given by Col E M Lewis in Springfield. Also passing was Sergeant Kenneth M Stice of Troop B First Cavalry Urbana. Of 14 applicants, three succeeded. seven were chosen after a physical test. Saturday included a mental test. Final exam set for Fort Sheridan on June 7.
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Frank Balzer
Ray B. Sinnock
Co. P. Fifth Infantry
West Point
Col. E. M. Lewis
Springfield
Kenneth M. Stice
Troop B
First Cavalry
Urbana
Ft. Sheridan
Plan reception in Chicago Monday for Col Roosevelt
Chicago May 28 Leading members of the Progressive party in Chicago plan to greet Col Roosevelt on arrival next Monday en route to Kansas City He is due at 4 pm and will be met by a 50 member committee at the railway station escorted to a hotel for rest After a conference with party leaders he will take an automobile ride and depart for Kansas City at 8 pm
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Chicago
Progressive Party
Col. Roosevelt
Kansas City
Dr Buert Poised for Full Recovery After Poison Incident
Recovery was predicted for Dr H R Buert, once called an impostor, by Dr Joseph Blomer after visiting him at St Marys hospital Saturday night. Marked improvement noted. crisis seemed past as he began eating again and tongue and lip swelling diminished following bichloride of mercury poisoning linked to his arrest in Barry.
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H. R. Buert
Joseph Blomer
St. Mary's Hospital
Barry
Mayo Doctors Operate on James J. Hill in St Paul
In St Paul Minnesota on May 28 Dr William Mayo Dr Charles Mayo and assistants arrived to consult and operated on James J Hill at 4 15 PM The bulletin said the patient suffered an infection of the buttock and thigh aged risk and that the operation was to drain the infection Hill rested quietly Anxious friends heard that Hill rallied after the operation and that fever was not alarming The illness stemmed from a carbuncle on the thigh with prior bowel trouble
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ST. Paul
Minn
William James Mayo
Charles HE
Hill
James Ss. Gilfiflan
Mystery man labeled doctor not a physician in Barry case
The unnamed man called Dr Buert, arrested after posing as a medical professional, is not a doctor according to St Marys staff president Dr Otis Johnston. He allegedly told detectives he had told all about himself to his brother and other professionals, yet doctors found little satisfaction with his claims. A second warrant followed a $15 check to John Chipman that was returned from Rochester Minnesota with no bank there.
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Pueblo
Colo
Bumster
Buert
Otis Johnston
St. Mary's
Johnston
Bich
Joseph Biemer
Barry
C. A. Johnson
Quincy Hotel
Tam
Milwaukee
Wis
Fred G. Wolfe
John Chipman
Chipman
Rochester
Minn
Liebmann Purchases Lowe Grocery to Run Fish Poultry Store
Arthur J. Liebmann, a poultry dealer now at 809 Maine Street, has bought the fixtures and stock of George E. Lowe at 118 North Sixth Street. He will operate a fish, poultry and grocery store, moving midweek and aiming to open Friday or Saturday. His family history in the business dates back decades in the same block.
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Arthur J. Liebmann
Maine Street
George E. Lowe
North Sixth Street
Liebmann
Charles L. Liebmann
Rain Delays Golf At Country Club
Heavy morning rain stopped all golf at the country club on Saturday. The boys under sixteen junior handicap nine holes is postponed to next Saturday morning with report at nine. The mixed ball foursome for the afternoon is canceled due to wet grounds and no rescheduled date in the summer plan.
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Jeane W. Hooper
F. M. Powis
New Salem
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Leddin
Roosevelt
Garranza
Ckwin Leile
Quincy Boys
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