Asquith Outlines Peace Terms and German Doubt
London reports former prime minister Asquith addressing a Liverpool war aims meeting. He questions German sincerity and warns peace cannot come from ambiguous positions or evasive rhetoric. He cites Von Kuehlmann on Alsace Lorraine and Belgium, urging resolute allied checks and clear terms for peace.
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London
Liverpool
H. H. Asquith
Reichstag
Asquith
Germany
Austria
Mr. Asquith
von Kuehlmann
Alsace-Lorraine
Belgium
Convictions in harbor sinking case sentence two years and fines
Aiken South Carolina October 12. Paul Wierse editorial writer for the Charleston American and Capt Klattenhoff of the Liebenfels were convicted in federal court of conspiracy to sink the ship in Charleston harbor. They were sentenced to two years in federal prison at Atlanta and fined one thousand dollars plus costs each. The Liebenfels was sunk just before the diplomatic break with Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
S. C
Paul Wierse
Charleston
Klattenhoff
Atlanta
Germany
Illinois independent telco seeks 25c monthly rate hike
The Illinois Independent Telephone Association representing 60 companies asked the Illinois Public Utilities Commission for authority to raise telephone rates by 25 cents per month for subscribers who miss rent payments. A discount is proposed if payment is made by the 15th of each month. E. D. Glandon of Princeton is president and B. F. Baker of Pittsfield is secretary. Former State Senator Orville F. Berry of Carthage, ex-chairman of railroad and warehouse regulators, filed the petition for the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Til
Illinois Independent Telephone Association
Illinois
State Public Utilities Commission
E. D. Glandon
Princeton
B. F. Baker
Pittsfield
Orville F. Berry
Carthage
State Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Commission
Handwriting Experts Tie Piersol to Kidnapping Letters
In Marshfield Missouri on October 12 handwriting experts testified that the letter F in messages sent by Claude J. Piersol to Taylor Adams and to J Holland Keet appears written by the same person. The letters demanded a ransom for the baby’s return. Prosecution rested and defense to rest today with potential night sessions if Judge Skinner schedules them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Claude J. Piersol
Lloyd Keet
Piersol
Taylor Adams
J. Holland Keet
C. H. Skinner
Steam Roller Advances as Maurice Sees Hard Fights in Flanders
Major Gen. Frederick Maurice, War Office director of military operations, speaks with the Associated Press on Britain’s front in Flanders. He notes hard fighting ahead, praises American troop deployment, likens British progress to a steam roller, and disputes German casualty claims while asserting Britain’s supply and ammo were never better.
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British War Office
Flanders
London
Frederick
Maurice
War Office
Associated Press
France
UST SHOWS SALARY OF COUNTY TEACHERS
John H. Steiner lists Adams county high school principals and teachers salaries. TheTop earners are named followed by the five highest paid teachers. The article notes township averages and compares salaries across districts for taxpayers and aspiring teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Steiner
Adams County
A. A. Holmes
Payson
Ezra Smith
Ursa Eveees
Robert Boyer
Fall Creek
Jj. D. Inmight
Camp Point
Lloyd Gard
Mendon
W. H. Brewster
Clayton
Fred Baldwin
Loraine
J. HL. Priepot
Elm Grove
Clara Farrell
Marcelline
Alma Bottorff
Pulaski
Hulda Mayer
Ellington
Neva Tipton
Mt. Pleasant
Lela Williams
Union
Clyde L. Richardson
Brief Personal Notes From Quincy Society
A string of social items from Quincy lists Edith and Carrie Freeman planning a St. Louis trip to visit Elizabeth Kuhlman. Edward and Mrs Clark depart Albany after a 10 day visit with D. N. Letper. Dr E W Gardner, eye ear nose specialist, will move into 1640 Vermont and take possession Nov 1. P L Dickhut sells, Lawrence Heming moves to Champaign for printing work. Raymond Leindecker named salesclerk at Plymouth clothing after high school graduation last June. Rebecca Meyers of Ursa visits Quincy for the first time in seven years. H F Lafler offers Chiropractic care in Rooms 201-234 Illinois State bank building. Baldwin and Miss Frisby of Mendon in town on Red Cross business. Nellie Felger to spend weekend at West Point. H H Lake of 1243 Vermont on a return from St Louis. Lola Thielton of Loraine shops in Quincy. W F Heckenkamp, Western Catholic Union president, heads to St Louis. Mrs Louis Bernbrock to Chicago with husband joining later. After a short…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
Carrie Freeman
North Sixth Street
St. Louis
Elizabeth Kuhlman
Edward Clark
Albany
N. Y
D. N. Lepper
Washington Street
E. W. Gardner
Webster
Iowa
Quincy
Vermont Street
P. L. Dickhut
Eagles
Lawrence Heming
Champaign
Heming
Snyder
Raymond Leindecker
Madison Street
Plymout
Leindecker
Rebecca Meyers
Ursa
H. F. Lafler
Illinois State Bank Building
Baldwin
Miss Frisby
Mendon
Joe Frisby
Mendon Dispatch
Red Cross
Nellie Felger
West Point
G.C. B.C
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Warniuys
Berry
Piersol Hearing
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Anead
STS
Johowine
North East
Keene
Riverside
Houston
Mendow
Richfield
McKee
Liberty
Beverly
Concord
Maine St
Jersey St
E. M. Denny
Broadway Cleaning and Pressing Works
Broadway
Hampshire
State St
Weilers
H. H. Lake
Lola Thielton
W. F. Heckenkamp
The
Western Catholic Union
Louis Bernbrock
Chicago
Mr. Bernbrock
Mary Haley
Hamps
Street
Lou Chiha
Orpheum
Edison
Thomas A. Edison
Quincy Phonograph & Art Company
Hampshire Street
Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph
Edison Cylinder Phonograph
Russia
Lewis Shoe Store
Maine Street
Vive Waree
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