Prominent Spring Valley Doctor Killed in World War I Action
First Lieut Morris Finkelberg of Spring Valley was killed in action on September 15 in France. The report notes his service as first surgeon at a field hospital behind the front, his prior medical career in Spring Valley, and memorial services held at the Jewish Synagogue. He was born in Chicago in 1887 and educated at Northwestern Medical University before practicing locally.
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Spring Valley
s.Kinkelberg
Domenic Oberto
France
Fitzgerald
Neharpe
Gazette
the Gazette
Finkelberg
Chicago
Northwestern Medical Uni
Loyal Order of Moose the
The
Medical Association of Illinois
Injured Red Cross Letter Describes Ed Tiemans Wounds
A wounded soldier recounts his injuries from August 25 in a Paris hospital and his brave return to action. He suffers gunshot wounds to his left foot and right leg above the knee, notes recovering with a hospital stay, and praises the Red Cross. He aims to return to combat once healed and asks for friends addresses again.
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Red Cross
Ed. Tieman
Paris
Somewhat in France Majestic Theatre War Play at Weekend
The Majestic Theatre offers the war play Somewhere in France next Sunday evening Oct 6. Set at the western front after World War I began, the four act production features special scenery and affordable prices of 25 35 and 50 cents with advance seats at Oettinger’s Bakery.
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France
West Front
Oettinger
Commission Grants Gas Rate Raise and Keeps Street Lighting
The Illinois Public Utilities Commission approved a twenty five cent per thousand raise for gas and upheld commercial lighting rate increases for Spring Valley Utilities Company. Street light rates from 69 to 96 dollars per year were denied. A 50 cent minimum monthly charge applies for low-use customers. discounts for early bill payment are noted.
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Spring Valley Utilities Company
Illinois State Public Utilities Commission
Lee
State OF Illinois Public Utilities Commission
Spring Valley
Bureau
Illinois
The
Bureau, Putnam
Henry
Bureau County Over the Top in Fourth Liberty Loan Drive
Bureau County joins Mercer as the second county in the state to top its Fourth Liberty Loan quota. The district including Hall Selby and Westfield townships saw a strong early push with notable support from workers and even some working women and businesspeople, while Westfield lagged initially. Official totals were not yet final but were estimated around 2.5 million for Saturday, with expectations the county could approach 3 million as more subscriptions came in.
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Liberty Loan
Hall, Selby
Westfield
Bureau County
Mercer County
Berlin
Fairfield
Wheatlawa
Hall
Selby
Davis
Man Put Under Peace Bonds After Threat Claim
Peter Mackiney was arrested by Chief Hicks and given a six month peace bond of 400 dollars in Princeton after Pio Franckey accused him of threatening to kill with knife or gun. The incident involved a mining site dispute and several confrontations as workers hesitated to return to work.
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Peter Mackiney
Hicks
Princeton
Pio Franckey
Mackiney
Wm. Placek
Franckey
Sheffield Boy Dead From Influenza At Home
Arley Knowlton eighteen year old Navy radio man died at his parents home in Sheffield after a week's illness. He contracted influenza which developed into pneumonia following a home furlough from Great Lakes Naval Training Station. His brother Henry serves in France as a draftsman and John Marshall, also from Great Lakes, is seriously ill with influenza.
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Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Arley Knowlton
Sheffield
Arley
U. S. Navy
Great Lakes
Henry
France
John Marshall
Card of Thanks for Oscar Miller
Mrs. Maria Young and two others thank friends for support during the illness and death of Oscar Miller. A group including Mrs. Kate Noe Miss Anna Dorf and Mrs. Joe McFadden spent Sunday at the Louis Thompson farm.
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Oscar Miller
Maria Young
Kate Noe
Anna Dorf
Joe McFadden
Louis Thompson
City Lights Next Question on Budget Strain and Police Shakeup
City considers reducing street light wattage to cut costs as police force faces layoffs and resignations. Council battles over staffing and equipment while War Orders limit material supplies. Chief Hicks remains on duty as officers Smardak Stuart Bonucci depart.
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Council
Smardak
Stuart
Doyle
Troglio
No. 3
Com. Doyle
Com
Police
Placd
Finance
Com. McDonald
Bonneer
Bonuccr
William Grossman
Miners’ Union
Grossman
Bonucci
Hicks
the Gazette
Pouncei
Halladay
St. Paul
Greenwood
Dakota
War Department
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W. J. Wimbiscus
John L. Murphy
Commission
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Suabhesvons
Hall Township
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