Congressman Ireland Opposes Espionage Act War Measure
An advertisement asserts German spy networks aim to influence public opinion and disrupt U S war efforts. It cites the Espionage Act and claims Congressman Ireland voted against the act, arguing his stance would hinder U S actions against pro German factions and traitors.
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Germany
Russia
United States
Congressional
Ireland
Stars and Stripes
Ft. Leavensworth
Ireland's Silence Highlighted in Appendix For Congress
An editorial blasts Congressman Ireland for not voicing ideas in Congress. It notes he never stood to speak Mr Speaker and cites a printed but undelivered speech in the Appendix to the Sixty Fifth Congress. The piece questions his leadership and alleged voting claims.
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Congress
Ireland
Speaker
Fighting in Europe Kept to Contain German Threat
The speaker argues against sending U.S. troops to Europe, insisting only Europe offers a frontline to defeat Germany. He warns that delaying action would invite German invasion of the United States and praises measures that kept fighting in Europe rather than at home, noting Belgium’s mistreatment and German advances.
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Germany
Europe
England
France
Belgium
Congressman Ireland
Ireland Urges Bond Buying Amid War Loan Push
Congressman Clifford Ireland urges rapid bond subscriptions as Congress adjourns over a seven billion dollar war appropriation. He notes his ill son at home but insists the loan is essential regardless of Europe’s reports. He calls on Americans to meet the patriotic financial sacrifice promptly.
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Clifford Ireland
Clifford Ireland, Jr
Congress
Treland
Joan
Europe
United States
France
Peoria Star
Adv
Local Residents Arrive Visit Friends and Attend Services
Dr Ira Boyer of Peru calls on friends here Sunday while Christian Jensen and wife of Kansas visit Paul Jensen and relatives. John Ruberg and R S Wolfe toured Minnesota. Mabel Yarrington died after a pneumonia illness. Red Cross reports 150 October pads with other work pending. A memorial service for John Luther Hunter, killed in action August 4, held at the Congregational church conducted by Rev. F L.
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Ira Boyer
Peru
Christian Jensen
Kansas
Paul Jensen
John Ruberg
R. S. Wolfe
Minnesota
W. Evans
Sheffield
Christine Johnson
E. Monette
Kenneth
Mabel Yarrington
John Dahlstrom
Hart
Bessie
Des Moines
Iowa
C. Johnson
Chester
Breen
Chebanse
Red Cross
Congregational Church
John Luther Hunter
F. L
Obituary for John Luther Hunter of Chebanse Illinois
John Luther Hunter born March 11 1805 died in action in France August 4 aged 23 years four months and twenty three days He enlisted July 30 1917 as a bugler in Co K 59th Infantry He joined the Congregational church December 25 1914 Church resolves express sympathy to brothers David Bragford Ada Coghlin Edward William James and sister from Marion Kentucky and nearby locals This notice notes Hunter was a member of A EF F in France and honors his life and service A copy of resolutions to the family and church records is requested to memorialize his sacrifice
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John Luther Hunter
France
Mr. Dunter
Marion County
Kentucky
Vngis
David
Bragford
Ada Coghlin
Billinga
Mont
Edward
William
James
Tiskilwa
Mr. Hunter
Co. K
The
Congregational Church
A. FE. F
Negro Gets 25 Years For Crime
Robert Johnson, a Negro soldier, was sentenced in Dixon circuit court to 25 years with some hard labor for the assault on Mrs. Gillispie in Anboy weeks earlier. Judge Baume rebuked the defendant saying the U S government does not approve such crimes and noted the hypothetical contrast with the Kaiser's punishments. Johnson to be moved to the penitentiary by Sheriff Phillips within days.
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Robert Johnson
Belgium
Johnson
Phillips
Wreck on Central Kills Bananas Handler in Tonica Collision
A fog shrouded rear end crash between two Illinois freight trains in Tonica left one man dead and four injured. The victim was Stownstill from New Orleans in charge of bananas. Conductor Frank Myers of Amboy survived with rib injuries and lung damage. Engineers Dyar and his fireman escaped the second train crew.
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Illinois
Tonica
Frank Myers
Amboy
LaSalle Hospital
Bear Brakeman
Weidman
Clinton
F. W. Niesman
Stownstill
New Orleans
Brown
Dyar
City of Spring Valley auction for former city team
For sale a team of horses wagon and harness formerly used by the City Team. Bids to P M Mahoney City Clerk and opened at the city council meeting October 14 1918. Council may reject all bids by majority vote. City of Spring Valley.
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Spring Valley
P. M. Mahoney
Regnar
Shanghai Daily Claims Nation's Largest Circulation
A Shanghai daily prints 86 000 copies and asserts the largest circulation among Chinese newspapers. The country hosts about 440 papers with average per-issue runs not exceeding 3 000.
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China
Uncle Sam Explains Flu Danger And Origins
Surgeon General Rupert Blue clarifies Spanish influenza origins, stating the epidemic is not proven to originate in Spain. He warns against droplet infection and urges Americans to guard against spread, noting that the disease resembles a contagious cold with fever and body pains.
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Germat
Blue
Washington, D. C
Alphonso
Spain
United States
Rupert Blue
U. S. Public Health Service
Europe
Spaiin
The Spanish influenza overview and prevention guidance
Public health guidance explains influenza symptoms and outcomes, origins, diagnosis challenges, and transmission. It describes typical fever, aches, and rapid spread, notes potential pneumonia and meningitis risks, and urges home rest, isolation, hygiene, and outdoor air to curb outbreaks. It also covers protection for caregivers and general lifestyle measures to strengthen immunity.
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Save
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Rock and
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Chebanse, Il
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Uncle Sam
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Official Health Bulletin
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Valencia
Orient
Eastern Front
National Research Council
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Pfeiffer
Chicago
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Spring Vealey Station
Hicks Junction
Ladd
A. M
DePue
Princeton
P. M
Spring Valley Station
LaSalle
Streator
Marseilles
Morris
Joliet
Princeton Limited
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Otawa
Joliet—Joliet Limited
g—LaSalle
Ottawa Sue
Morris Loti
MiaSalle Joca
Chicago, Ill
Joliet, Ill
Chicago & Joliet
Paul F. McNamara
R. A. Smith
WM. Hawthorne
Attorney At Law
J. L. Murphy
Im Peltier
Bosér
J. J. Moran
E. St. Paul St
Hiesis
Majestic
Cassiday Broc
J. H. Franklis
Jagodsinski
Nr. L. Bubb
DR. A. Rummell
van Doran
W. Bute
Smith’s
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Goodyear Tires
Ford
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