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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
3
Congress adopted a non partisan revenue measure to fund the war against Germany. The bill, supported by Fordney Longworth and Sterling, passed 329 to 76 with Ireland voting no. A public explanation to constituents is urged.
A westbound coal train wreck at Annawan late Wednesday left R. L. Metcalf dead and two crew members severely burned. The engine and ten coach cars derailed into a ditch after striking an unknown obstacle. the brakeman rallied the engineer but brakes failed. The cause remains undetermined as rescuers rush to hospital with serious injuries.
A 1918 Washington letter from Martin B Madden commends Congressman Ireland for devotion to duty and patriotic conduct. Madden lauds Ireland's attentive, intelligent approach to legislation and unwavering support of the President during the war.
A 1918 correspondence to Mr. Treland from the United States Senate expresses surprise at opposition to re election and highlights a record published by the National Security League praising wartime stance and loyalty.
A political appeal from Clifford Treland’s campaign notes support from sailors at the Great Lakes region and praises Treland’s wartime voting record. The letter emphasizes unconditional surrender terms for Germany and alignment with Republican and American patriotic views.
Burglars entered Riley General Store and Brown Meat Market in Kasbeer Tuesday night. Goods valued at about 50 dollars were taken from Riley and roughly 15 dollars in cash from both shops. Entry was gained by breaking rear door at Riley and using a skeleton key on the meat market. The crime wasn’t found until owners opened Wednesday morning.
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