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Newspaper

Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1916

Page

2

Allies Wh Not Remain Indifferent to Persecution of Venizelos

London dispatch reports Greek authorities warn that France England and Russia will not ignore the persecution of Venizelos supporters. The note cites the imprisonment of Patris editor Lambraki and signals joint concern over rights conferred by law for Venizelos adherents.

Ancre London Roumania von Falkenhayn Taliway Craiova von Mackensen Danube Zimnitza Alexandria Alt River Rosniori de Vede Bucharest Red Tower Toerzburg Russia Dobrudja Wallachian Slatina War Office Seima Greece Havas Athens France England M. Lambraki The Patris Fort Rupel Beaumont-Hamel

Prohibits Wheat Use in Beer Manufacture in England

London reports the board of trade issued an order prohibiting the use of wheat in the manufacture of beer and similar liquors due to barley scarcity and high prices. The order takes effect next Monday and recalls prior restrictions on grain for spirits without ministerial authorization.

London Board of Trade

Telephone Girls Save Town in Fire Alarm

In Lockport Illinois on November 27 two telephone operators Miss Bethel Spangler and Miss Violet Shultz stayed at their switchboards to summon aid from Joliet four miles away. Their prompt action helped prevent greater damage to the town after a fire destroyed the Northern Illinois Cereal company plant. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars.

Lockport Bethel Spangler Violet Shultz Joliet Northern Illinois Cereal Company

Stranded Steamer Themis Floated at Colon Harbor

The Norwegian steamer Themis, which stranded on leaving Cristobal, has been floated at Colon Panama on November 27. Temporary hull patches and auxiliary pumps enabled her to be taken to the dry dock for repairs.

Colon Panama Themis Cristobal

Three Sailors Die in Glacier Launch Accident

In San Francisco on November 27 three US sailors died when a Glacier supply ship launch carrying 35 was swept under the Apache stern wheel. Grover Campbell and R. E. Wiley died aboard. William Heiberger died later. Fred Wright survived. Rescue efforts involved the South Dakota and multiple tugboats.

San Francisco Cal United States Glacier R. E. Wiley McKinney Tex Grover Campbell Middlesboro William Heiberger Glendale Heiberger Fred Wright Harbor Bob Roberts South Dakota Man o’Warrow Transbay Sanrancisco Oakland Berkeley Alameda

Seize Egg Warehouse in Chicago Raid

Chicago health officials raided a egg warehouse tied to J. E. Wetz to halt an alleged corner and seized several millions of eggs. Dr. John Dill Robertson led the operation and said suspected eggs would be held for inspection and bad eggs destroyed. Wetz reportedly controls about 72,000,000 eggs and concerns over storage costs could affect prices.

Chicago J. E. Wetz John Dill Robertson Robertson

Red Cross appeals for gifts to Marines abroad

The American Red Cross urges Christmas gifts for about 3,000 Marines in Haiti and San Domingo. Candy, tobacco, writing material and pocketknives are suitable. donations should go to local Red Cross chapters or to the Norfolk Navy Yard supply officer. Also, a Canadian bank syndicate approves a 20 million dollar credit for six months to the Royal Wheat Commission of Britain for Canadian grain purchases.

Washington American Red Cross Mexico Haiti San Domingo Red Cross Navy Yard Norfolk Montreal Royal Wheat Commission of Great Britain Canada

Mother and Children Perish in Fire Near Binghamton

Mrs Russell O'Hara and her twin daughters Virginia and Lydia, eight, perished in a house fire that destroyed their home near Binghamton, New York, on November 7.

Binghampton Russell. O’hara Virginia Lydia O'Hara AEG

German U Boat Threat Rumored Near Nantucket

A circulated report claims two German submarines are heading toward Nantucket to target shipping. The warning advised residents and diners leaving port to alter routines and stay alert.

U-Boat Combat Boston Mass Nantucket

Diverse crashes and cases highlight Indiana local news

The paper reports a string of incidents including injuries from buggy overturns and wagon mishaps, a fatal flywheel accident in Huntington, and a robber assault near Princeton. It notes library staffing changes, a federal building cornerstone ceremony, church fundraising, and various court actions with damages sought or settlements reached.

Nettie Cook Hartford City Htta Hida Lake Manitou HB. R. Pratt Erie Huntington Washington Elizabeth McMullen Mt. Ayr Edith Wilk Rushville Elwood Public Warsaw Guy Rager Minneapolis Milton Miller Vern C. Sechrist Nappanee Robert G. Becker Jeffersonville

Local Coupon Offer for Foley Remedies Trial Pack

An old advertisement urges readers to mail five cents and a cut slip to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package of Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Catarrh Tablets. Readers must write name and address clearly and enclose the slip with five cents.

Foley & Co Sheffield Chicago Ill Foley T. C. Basye

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