War Stories of American Training Camp in France
American front life is described from Paris on August 16. Filtering water, scarce hot showers, and meatless weeks reshape daily routines as ambu lance drivers seek combat roles amid discipline issues. Soldiers on leave face inflated prices, theft of time, and longing for quiet, normal life away from mud and danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Herbert Corey
Paris
Cafe Terrasses
Versailles
Malmaison
Louvre
Community Notes From Columbus and Surrounding Areas
Sunday visits and family gatherings mark a busy period with McNeall Friese and Lohse families traveling for visits. Local events include the Gilmer township Sunday school convention at Mt Pleasant and protracted meetings in the Christian church set for Oct 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McNeall
Tramilton
Elmer Friese
F. M. Friese
Gilmer Township
Mt. Pleasant
J. A. Lohse
Quincy
John Felshman
Edith Sawins
John Sawins
Columbus
Mace
Decatur
Jess Dooley
Stowe Farm
W. BE. Miller
Ohio Nieloy
Denver
John Nieloy
Catherine Tenning
Mary Henning
Will Henning
Coatsburg
Phil Richards
Joel Richards
Ferris
Sue Richards
Richards
John Myers
Near Quincy
Oscar Cherling
Quincey Twigh School
J. B. Thomas
Charlotte McCarl
Emma Holmer
J. F.wellemver
Luther
Fred Thomas
Grover Taylor
Farene
Anna
Wall Frank Rutledge
Camp Point
Christian Church
M. FR
Charley Simmonds
Milton
O. C. Miller
Arch Tooth
Chicago
Milk Price Fixing Probe to Go to Grand Jury
Evidence suggesting a conspiracy to fix milk prices will be presented to the grand jury in Chicago. Nicholas Michels and James Wilkerson will lead the investigation and seek indictments against Milk Producers' Association members after a prior raid on their headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nicholas Michels
James Wilkerson
Milk Producers’ Association
Strangled Child Case Ends with Man Slaughter Conviction
In Cambridge Joseph Wakelin of Melrose was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of his seven year old daughter Loretta known as Tootsie. His wife Sarah was acquitted after the trial shifted from murder to manslaughter. The state alleges the child was choked in anger after being sent home from school on June 16 1916 and her body mutilated to mislead investigators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mes
Joseph Wakelin
Melrose
Loretta
Sarah
Wakelin
Tufts
Will Never Desert Frange George Says
London Oct 12 Premier Lloyd George told a delegation of insurance committees that the nation’s energies are bent on defending liberty and victory. He warned statements by Germany’s foreign secretary Von Kuehlmann about Alsace Lorraine would extend the war. England will stand by France until liberation, concentrating resources now and rebuilding after victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyd George
von Kuehlmann
Germany
France
Alsace-Lorraine
England
Churches and societies hold revival and classes in Quincy
Rev and Mrs Trueblood depart for Good Hope and Goleta to assist reorganizing churches in Illinois and Oregon. Local church groups plan gymnastics classes, social events, and meetings. Notable church actions include a large revival with new members, fundraising totals, and plans for an all member canvass on Oct 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Trueblood
United Brethren Church
Good Hope
Goleta
Ill
Women's Missionary Society of the
East End
W. D. Endres
First Christian Church
Fowler
Middle Grove
Endres
E. C. Peter
Harold Brazelton
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
L. M. E. Missionary Society
William Nichols
Ruth and Naomi Society
George Leggett
Ladies’ Aid
T. H. Edwards
Christian Endeavor Society
Merle Killam
George L. Carley
Triangle Club
W. M. Brazelton
Anna Phillips
Women's Society of the Baptist Church
Red Cross
Lee Lewis
Langoon
India
Ladies’ Social Union
Vermont Street Methodist Church
F. A. McCarty
W. Smiley
J. H. Kelker
Joseph Thomas
Government rests in Germer trial in Grand Rapids
The government has rested its case against Adolf Germer of Chicago national executive secretary of the socialist party and twelve others on trial in Grand Rapids charged with conspiracy to defeat the selective draft law. The defense is expected to begin its testimony today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids, Mich
Adolf Germer
Chicago
Socialist Party
German Diplomats Return From Orient
A Dutch steamer Oranje arrived at a Pacific port from the Orient with a large number of German and Austrian diplomats aboard on Thursday October 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Oranje
Orient
Steamer Passengers Denied Disembarkment
Aboard the steamer passengers were not allowed to land and information was withheld. No one was permitted to leave the vessel.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rue
Castiglione
Edward
Peated
Quitao
Canada
Columbus, III
Frange
George
Young Ladies’ Sodality of
St. Boniface Church
Miss Strothoff
Society Gymnasium
Christ Congregational Church
D. W. Blair
Hampshire Street
Vermont Street
Industrial Society of the Unitarian Church
Woodland
L. B. Nesbitt
H. E. Becker
J. W. Brown
H. D.condron
Missionary Society
The
Luther Memorial Church
Amelia Breitwieser
Rebecca Vick
Era
Robert Alexander
Council of National Defense
Synod
Dorcas Guild
Boston
Baptist Board of Foreign’ Missions
Germer
Cererren Arsas Eenies
Smoon
Weilers
Liberty
U. S. Government
Adams County
Broadway Bank
Broadway
Ilinois State Bank
Mercantile Trust & Savings Bank
Quincy National Bank
Ricker National Bank
State Savings, Loan & Trust Co
State Street Bank
South Side Branch
Ilinois
Beverly Bank
Beverly, Ilinois
People’s Bank
Bartlett & Wallace State Bank
Clayton Exchange Bank
Clayton
Illinois
Golden State Bank
People's Exchange Bank
Golden
State Bank of
Lima
Loraine State Bank
Loraine
Farmers State Bank
Mendon
Paloma Exchange Bank
Paloma
Bank of Payson
Paragis
Plainville
State Bank
Illioi
Bank of Ursa, Farmers’ Bank
Ursa
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