Distressing case of alleged enticement and assault
Irene Peroni, a young Italian orphan living with Anna Rossmiller at the Annex cafe, was taken by Tom and Myrtle Hadsell to their Vermont street home for allegedly assaulting her. She returned dazed to Rossmiller and police investigated. Authorities cannot confirm drugging. Peroni claims a struggle while the Hadsells are held for questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hadsell
Myrtle Hadsell
Vermont ‘Street
Irene Peroni
Anna Rossmiller
Annex - Cafe
Hadsells
Rossmiller
Hadsell
Péroni
Nolan
Peroni
St. Mary's Hospital
Miss Shinn Found Near Death At Chicago Hotel
Miss Mary Shinn of Cedar Rapids Iowa was found near death in her hotel room in Chicago last night. Hospital attendants reported she was in favorable condition tonight. Relatives arrived from Cedar Rapids. It was said she had used drugs for headaches and may have overdosed after registering under an assumed name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mary Shinn
Cedar Rapids
Hera
Cedar ‘Rapids
Miss Shinn
King George Thrown From Horse In France Injury Reported
London reports say King George, thrown from his horse while inspecting British troops, is resting easily with a serious but not definitive injury. Dispatch notes he regained control, saluted troops, and was taken to a car. He is known as an expert rider with regular rides at Windsor and Hyde Park, amid training horses and noisy cheering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George
France
Reuter
Windsor
Great: Park
Hyde ‘Park
Princess Mary
Special Service at the Good Shepherd Sunday
The Church of the Good Shepherd hosts a special Sunday morning service at 10 o clock for All Saints Day with a special song service for children. All children are invited to attend the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Good Shepherd
Church of the Good. Shepherd
Football Star Killed in France War Action
Baltimore reports that John Prentiss Poe Jr., a Princeton football star from the early 1890s, was killed on September 22 while fighting with the British army in France. Confirmation came from the London war bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
John Prentiss Poe, Jr
Princeton
France
London War Bureau
Bulgarians Recapture Serb Town Veles Near Uskup
London Oct 30 reports Bulgarians have recaptured the Serb town of Veles, 23 miles southwest of Uskup, on the railroad between Uskup and Saloniki, per the Athens correspondent of the Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Néphaluy
Serbia
Athens
The
Times
Veles
Uskup
Saloniki
Halbach Schroeder Co Sells Ladies Suits At 14 75
Special sale today at Halbach Schroeder Co features fifty new ladies suits priced at 14.75 with fall models up to 25.00. Also offered are children's hoods 23c to 50c and complete line of ladies coats at 12.75 15.00 and 20.00. Local notices include estate reports filed by executors and a marriage license note from the county clerk. Albert Naegelin of Basco Bank visited, while Mr. and Mrs. I S Miller and Leg Q Miller from Macon Mo and Misses Irene Martha Jaris of Clarence Mo were registered at Hotel Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halbach-Schroeder Co
Billy Smith
George H. Davis
Alex. Thompson
Albert Naegelin
Basco Bank
I. S. Miller
Leg Q. Miller
Macon
Quincy
Irene
Martha Jaris
Clarence
E.G
Bauman
Macomb
Halach
Schroeder Co
Sophia
Patsy
Baum
John’ Rudolf
Mt. ‘Sterling
A. ‘J. @anith
Springfield
Halbach- Schroeder Co
Complaints and Arrests From Garment Strike Report
Chicago reports 942 complaints and 876 arrests since September 27 tied to the garment workers strike. Acting Police Chief Schuetcher notes two arrests on murder charges and says many assaults on nonstriking workers go unreported due to employer fears of publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Selabe Agel
Schuetchers
An Experienced Mother Refers To Helpful Care
An Experienced Mother explains how experienced mothers and Mothers Friend provide support to an expectant mother. The external remedy is described as adding physical comfort, relaxing muscles, reducing strains on cords and nerves, relieving nausea and twitching, and easing morning sickness.
Fire Destroys Wagon Yard Sheds East of City
Farmer Ohnemus narrowly escaped injury when a hay load at Twelfth and Broadway wagon yard caught fire last night. The blaze spread from the sheds to adjacent buildings, triggering multiple alarms and drawing nearly the city’s fire force. All sheds and one garage were destroyed, with losses running to several hundred dollars. cause undetermined.
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Ohnemus
Broadway
Twelfth
Scholz
Twelfth End Brodaway
William Feigenspan
National Guard Leaders Meet Garrison On Defense Plan
Washington October 20 Members of the National Guard executive committee conferred with Secretary Garrison officials of the general staff and the national militia board. Garrison outlined the war departments plans for defense noting no agreement was reached but officials hope for assent before discussions close. The committee consisting of state adjutant generals is in Washington for a week of joint sessions to review the army's role in the defense program to Congress. Some officers oppose creating a federal continental army, preferring the guard as the second line. Garrison emphasized practical difficulties in using state controlled forces as a second line but assured no impairment of the militia and pledged to strengthen the National Guard as a growing defense asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Guard Association
S. National Defense Program
Garrison
National Militia Board
Department
National Guard
Militia Board
Congress
Postoffice bulletin lists restricted and allowed mail countries
A daily postoffice bulletin states that postal money orders are suspended with Greece and Egypt for now. Permissible liquids pastes salves and related items may be dispatched between the United States and listed countries including Austria France Germany Bahamas Barbados Brazil British Honduras Costa Rica Curacao Danish West Indies Denmark Dutch Guiana Great Britain Guadeloupe Haiti Hong Kong Italy Jamaica Leeward Islands Liberia Mexico The Netherlands New Zealand Newfoundland Norway Panama Salvador Sweden and Trinidad.
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Greece
Egypt
United States
Austria
France
Germany
Bahamas
Barbados
Brazil
British Honduras
Costa’ Rica
Curacao
Danish West Indies
Denmark
Halloween Themed Ladies Aid Surprise at South Side Boat Club
The South Side Boat Club Ladies Aid honored Mrs. Henry Merkel with a Halloween party last evening. Ghosts and witches decor, cider and pie, whist results listed, and future masquerade hall planned for November 9 with costume prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid ‘Society of
South ‘Side
Thomas ‘Ryan
A. G. Neisenburger
Imnia
Henry
Merkel
J. Wernhoener
Jarhow
Jack Q
Disease Killing Teatalist in Macomb Area Oct 29
Report lists numerous stock losses from foot and mouth disease across Macomb and nearby townships. Entries name farmers, sections, and counts of cattle hogs hogs and sheep believed destroyed or condemned, with dates spanning Oct 20 to Oct 29 and pending burials at Walnut Grove township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macomb
Carl Mowery
Ashnell
Walnut Grove
Wm. Hannehill
Prairie
Ity Township
Bagtee Stice
J. A. Ford
James Ramer
H. _Chidester
Shattle
C. F. Cunningham
Bushell
Mound
French Bartlow
Ae ‘Mound
Sesaisbn
Walter Kepple
E. F. Decker
A. L. Bryan,Jr
J. C. Hornbaker
T. H. Jackson
Samuel ° “Daugherty
O. Long
Prairie City
YMCA membership contest times set for tonight
The Whig reports closing hours for YMCA membership contests. Men’s events end at 6 o'clock and boys’ events end at 9 o'clock this evening, aiming to prevent any misunderstanding over the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whig
New French Cabinet Formed by Briand and Briand
The new French cabinet chosen by Briand was quickly organized after the Viviani government resigned at 11 this morning. Jules Yamilton, veteran ambassador to Washington Madrid and Berlin, becomes secretary general to the minister of foreign affairs. The ministers met Briand this afternoon to assign posts and plan a policy declaration for tomorrow at the Elysee palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Yamilton
Washington
Madrid
Berlin
M. Viviani
M. Briand
Local shop sale and community notes in Blessing
Rural delivery routes report dusty highways and a busy harvest with corn yields expected to surpass the last two years. Special sales include ladies waists, suits, and coats at Halbach Schroeder Co with new fall models and prices down to 12 75. Hospital news mentions Emma Jurgens, 16, recovering after an injury, while various residents visit Blessing hospital and attend events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halbach-Schrog der ‘Co
Lummis
Aiscertain
Halbath- Schroeder Co
Adams County
Halbach-Schroeder Co
Emma
Halbach-Schroe+der Co
Hermann Heidbieder
St. Peter's Lutheran’ Church
la’ Grange
Alma
St. Joseph's
Dr. King's New Life Pills Offer Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills for immediate relief from constipation and a clogged system. It claims quick bowel movement and renewed bodily function, urging readers to start treatment tonight for a happier tomorrow.
Sage Tea and Sulphur Hair Restorer Ad Explains Use
An old woman’s remedy promises to darken gray hair and restore fullness with Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound sold for about 50 cents. The ad claims the product makes hair look natural again, enhances shine, reduces dandruff and itchy scalp, and can be applied strand by strand with a comb or brush to nudge gray hair back to its original color.
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Wyeth
Wanted a boy to deliver groceries at Uncle Tom's Shoe Shine Parlor
A 10 year old boy is wanted to deliver groceries for Schill Grocery located at 61 Maine Street. The Uncle Tom's Shoe Shining Parlor operates from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. offering the best shine in the city for 5 cents. A fine line of cigars tobacco and candies is available. Stop in for a trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vegg Oy Sen
A. Bo
Schill Grocery
Uncle Tom's
Maine St
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Avere
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Wade
Garment Workers
Izle Lee
Sarmer
Broadway Merchants’ Wagon Yard
Mr. Ohnemus
National Guard “Committee
Continental Army
South ‘Side’ Ladies’ Aid Honors
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Arayorgen Deatl Bes
Mississippi
WEA
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CARR
Majestic
Hampshire ST
Ill
Garth
Elzea
Nee. Tuffit
San _Francisco
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Ikely
Mix
Hallowe
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Ard
Charlie Chaplin
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E. L. ‘Anderson
Paloma
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