A GOOD STATESMAN AND POOR APOLOGIST
The column argues Richard Olney defends Wilson policies but fails as an apologist for shortcomings. It contrasts Olney’s praise with Hughes’ stance on diplomacy and firmness in enforcing rights, citing Olney’s past influence on Venezuela and Roosevelt’s actions against Germany. It notes Tart’s remark and pivots to Hughes’ candidacy.
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Richard Olney
New York World
Olney
Cleveland
Wilson
United States
Hughes
England
Roosevelt
Germany
Mr. Tart
Power and Perseverance in Night School Pupils
The piece argues that working adults and youths attending night school show admirable sacrifice and willpower. It contrasts tired business minds with hands-on laborers, noting that learning history and government two hours weekly demands more effort from the untrained mind after a weary day.
Renew Attacks on Chancellor Berlin
London reports daily increases in opposition to Chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg. A circular demanding his retirement is circulating among Reichstag members, criticizing his foreign policy, Belgium neutrality stance, and submarine policy. Fernst Haeckel is the sole internationally known signer. Saxon Socialists abandon wartime truce by contesting a vacant Reichstag seat, breaking party agreement.
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London
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Reichstag
England
Haeckel
Fernst Haeckel
Ernst Eduard Giese
Major General Scott Ill in Hospital
Washington October 5 Maj Gen Hugh L Scott chief of staff of the army is hospitalized here for chronic stomach trouble. War Department reports he is improving and that an operation is not necessary.
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Washington
Hugh L. Scott
Army
War Department
Little Willis Sees Gay Life
Willie Gray aged 10, of Fall River, borrowed 52 from his aunt and traveled to New York to buy candy and movie tickets at Grand Central Terminal. Police found him awe-stricken after his brief escapade in the city lights.
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New York
Willie Gray
Fall River
Grand Central Terminal
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Slip Offer
An old time coupon style note promises money back for mailing a slip to Foley & Co in Chicago. It claims a trial package of Foley products for bronchial coughs kidney troubles rheumatism and mild ailments, with a pushy sales tone typical of penny press ads.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Appropriations Ruled Invalid By Illinois Judge
A Sangamon county judge ruled 49th general assembly appropriations totaling 15 662 61 void for lacking a two thirds majority in the deficiency bill. Key items struck include 3000 to the southern Illinois penitentiary and 900 for telephones at the inheritance tax office amid other cuts.
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Springfield
Ill
49Th General Assembly
Creighton
Sangamon County
John B. Fergus
Chicago
Russell
Brady
Fergus
Southern Illinois Penitentiary
Deneen
Amos Sawyer
State Board of Health
Minnis State Board of Architects Examiners
Ap Madoc Legislative Committee
Priest Killed Two Injured In Peoria Car Crash
In Peoria Illinois on October 5 Father E J Schuetz chancellor of the Catholic diocese died when the automobile carrying him Bishop Edmund M Dunne and Very Rev James V Shannon overturned in a ditch near Princeville Illinois. Schuetz neck broken Shannon ankle sprained Dunne shouldered injuries but proceeded to Princeville. Schuetz born at Streator Illinois was recently named chancellor and helped at Archbishop Snalding funeral.
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St. Mary's Cathedral
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James V. Shannon
Princeville
Here
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Streator
Tfl
Ife
Snalding
Untitled Cordial Misconception Sparks Young Hearts
A glossed remark on love in youth notes that jealousy and affection arise when a rival shows interest in one’s beloved. The passage frames romantic attraction as a defining, sometimes comic, force shaping the young man’s emotions and choices.
Mrs OShaughnessy Out for Hughes in Mexican Policy Clash
Chicago dispatch outlines Mrs Nelson OShaughnessy wife of a former Mexico ambassador launching a blistering attack on Wilsons Mexican policy. She denounces government misrepresentation and calls for support of Hughes while recounting alleged acts against Mexico and appeals for national vindication and duty.
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Wilson
Mexico
Chicago
Nelson O'Shaughnessy
Hughes
Liam
England
Germany
France
Spain
Japan
Board of Health to Fight Plague in Illinois Meetings
In anticipation of an infantile paralysis epidemic, the Illinois state board of health will hold eight health conferences this winter across the state. Dr C G St Clair Drake says the sessions will share the latest on the disease and boost health organization in towns and rural areas to prepare for next summer. The first conference is planned for November with lectures from experienced professionals.
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Springfield
Thiavis State Board of Health
CG St. Clair Drake
State Board
Barr Asks Recount Of Cook County Ballots
Richard J. Barr, former Republican candidate for attorney general, filed in circuit court for a statewide recount of Cook County ballots against Edward J. Brundage. He alleges ballot fraud and an endless chain counting system by election judges, naming Homer K. Galpin as leading a conspiracy to defeat him. Barr seeks recount of all Cook County ballots, claims overcounting in some precincts and no votes credited in eighteenth ward.
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Ciicago
Oct. S
Richard J. Barr
Circuit Court
Edward J. Brundage
Mr. Barr
Barr
Homer K. Galpin
Republican County Central Committee
Cook County
Gaton
Brundage
Frosts Injure Corn Across Springfield Area
Oct. 5 report from the local weather bureau notes cool weather with rains early in the week, strong winds, and dust. Frosts continued to check corn growth, injuring late corn as harvesting began in some southern counties and crops dried unevenly.
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Springfield
United States Weather Bureau
Newsboy's Bank Account in Passaic Court
In Passaic New Jersey a 15 to 16 year old newsboy Tsador Schletter has an $800 bank account. The judge freed him and promised him a future role preaching thrift to first offenders.
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Passiac
N. J
Tsador Schletter
Wireless Saves Life in Cleveland Water Works Rescue
Cleveland, Oct. 4. An S O S call was received by wireless during a water works incident. Director of Utilities Parrell collapsed in the tunnel. doctors reached him in time and saved his life.
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Cleveland
Parrell
Water Works
Peter Rabbit Nearly Falls Into the Pit
Peter sneaks into Farmer Browns garden despite warnings from a small voice inside. He probes the yard then climbs a sand pile near a deep pit, slides, and narrowly escapes a dangerous fall. The tale ends with a teaser for Old Mr Toads trouble as the next story.
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Farmer Brown
Mr. Toad
Be Be Be Our School Tale of Classroom Mischief
In a schoolroom diary style, Bol admits missing a home spelling lesson due to a lamp mix up while Miss Palmer scolds Bol and Steve Hardy for nudging him. Clawed Smiley's decorative posters are praised, Blinky Hammond defends art on the board, and Fatty Bellowes brings sugary water in a bottle, provoking mild school antics and jokes.
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Blinky
Clawed Smiley
Libery
Andy
Miss. Pater
Blinky Hammond
Nike
Mister Smiley
Russian Drive on Lemberg Grows Stronger
After three days of heavy fighting the Russians gain a large advantage in their southward push toward Lemberg and threaten Brzezany a key rail hub southeast of the city. They cross the Zlota Lipa under artillery fire, push Austro German troops from the heights, then bombard camps and suburbs of Brzezany.
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London
Lemberg
Brzezany
Reuters Petrograd
Zlota Lipa
Retire on Greek Front as Germans fall back near Presba Lake
Berlin dispatch reports German and Bulgarian forces on the western Macedonian front retreating again after heavy fighting with the Serbians. The official statement notes the withdrawal of troops near Presba Lake to prepared positions as several weeks of combat continue.
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Berlin
London
Presba Lake
Rumanians withdraw after Danube crossing
Berlin reports Romanian forces that crossed the Danube between Rustchuk and Turtukai have hastily withdrawn. The German army headquarters says the action followed encircling movements by Field Marshal Von Mackensen in Dobruja, as Central Powers and their allies advance.
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Berlin
London
Danube
Rustchuk
Turtukai
von Mackensen
Dobrudja
Major Warner Dies in Missouri Residence
Major William Warner former United States senator from Missouri died at his Kansas City home on a Wednesday afternoon. He served in the Senate and was a prominent political figure.
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Major Warner
Kansas City
William Warner
United States
Missouri
Randolph County Organized in 1795 with Kaskaskia Seat
On October 5, 1795 Randolph County was organized with Kaskaskia designated as the county seat. This historical note anchors Illinois governance in its early territorial period and highlights the region around Kaskaskia.
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Randolph County
Kaskaskia
High Cost of Living Hits New York City
New York City reports rising living costs with milk up a cent a quart and bread a penny more per loaf. Prices for vegetables surge with corn at 3.25 per hundred ears, beans at 2.50 a bushel, tomatoes 3, peaches 1.25 a basket, and eggs and butter at record highs.
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New York
Iist
Rockefeller
Milk Price Probe Opens by Federal Grand Jury
NEW YORK Oct 5 A special federal grand jury begins a probe to determine if milk distributors engaged in price fixing or other improper practices. Officials say the inquiry targets potential conspiracies influencing dairy prices and consumer costs.
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New York
Federal Grand
Dairy men and New York firms accused in price fixing
Companies in New York or the Dairy Men's League of Farmers are alleged to have violated the state anti trust law by attempting to fix milk prices. The actions would begin here Friday.
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Companies of
New York
Dairymen's League of Farmers
Rich Blond Sarsaparilla Advertises Health Benefits
An old advertisement claims pure rich blond sarsaparilla purifies and enriches the blood, removes scraps and rumors, and builds up the whole system. It urges taking it for the family to avoid illness and encourages getting it today.
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