Elaborate Funeral Planned For Late Pope Pius X
Rome reports the death of Pope Pius X from a broken heart. Elaborate funeral ceremonies will span nine days with masses by cardinals and a conclave to elect a new pope after interment. Emperor Franz Joseph mourns and Vatican officials coordinate papal mourning from Rome.
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U P scoops Pope death news eight hours early
United Press staff correspondent Henry Wood in Rome reports the Pope's death news was released to the world eight hours before any other outlet. After the death, Italian authorities notify the Vatican and impose telegraphic censorship until Vatican officials approve.
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Germans Pressing Toward Belgian Capital Amid War News
Reported German forces push toward Brussels with Belgian and French resistance. Allied retreats acknowledged by Paris and Belgian offices as fighting rages along the front from Basle to Diest. Casualties described as enormous with troops in scattered actions.
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Plans complete for Joliet Eagles Carnival and Joy Week
Arrangements are complete for the Joliet Eagles Festival and Joy Week starting next Monday. Tom W. Allen Shows, presented by General Amusement Co., will headline with eighteen big shows along Michigan street. The Eagles fife and drum corps will provide daily music, and a country store offers daily prize drawings culminating in a 1915 Overland automobile giveaway.
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Fatal Canal Shooting Onboard Boat Aboard Chicago
Robert Williams killed Louis Wade after a quarrel over a card game aboard a boat. Williams fired on Wade, fled by leaping into the river, and the body later recovered from a drainage canal near Summit. Police searched for Williams as the aftermath unfolded aboard the vessel.
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Death of the Black Pope Francesco Saverio Wernz
Rome reports the death last night of Right Reverend Father Francesco Saverio Wernz, leader of the Jesuit order known widely as the Black Pope. His passing shocks Catholic hearts and removes a central figure with immense influence over the order.
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United States Sends Condolence to Vatican
Washington Aug 20 Secretary Bryan at President Wilsons request sent a message of condolence to the Vatican praising the late Pope Pius X.
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Critical Day for Catholic Church Conclave
Rome reports one of the church's most critical days as foreign cardinals prepare to elect a pope after the death of Pius X. An especial train will bring cardinals to the conclave, with black flags signaling the wartime transit and appeals to wartime nations to expedite passage.
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Warden Allen Selects Site for Lincoln Highway Honor Camp
Warden E. M. Allen chose a site near Mokena for the second Will county Lincoln Highway honor camp. Transfers of men from Camp Dunne to the new camp are planned as soon as Monday with work to last until cold weather. The Mokena camp may be named after the Lincoln Highway.
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Case of Diphtheria Reported in Joliet
A diphtheria case was reported this morning to the health office from 530 Chase Avenue. The health commissioner says this is the only case in the city after more than two months without a contagious illness in Joliet.
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Republicans of 15th and 16th precincts rally
Republicans of the 15th and 16th precincts will organize a club with a rally at 110 Scott Street corner Van Buren tomorrow night. The event invites supporters to form the 15th and 16th Precinct Republican Club.
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Last Day for Water Bill Discount Noted
The city collector urged payment of quarterly water bills to avoid loss of discount. Receipts were strong in the first three days, but some customers still did not pay on time. Non-payment will lead to shut off of water supply when due.
War Bulletins Record German Stance and Allied Reactions
Berlin reports Germany rejects Japan’s ultimatum over China Kiau Chua and Tsing Tao. Several German flag vessels in Philadelphia may switch to the American flag for overseas trade, with American capital in the owning companies. Brussels notes German bombardment of Tirlemont and losses in Liege province. Antwerp reports a German cavalry attack repulsed with heavy losses. London reports tobacco factories increasing output for the army and Cuba contemplates a sugar export duty. New York cites Russia declaring a moratorium on bills of exchange amid ongoing Upper Lorraine fighting. Paris says Meuse crossing by Germans between Liege and Namur. Kingston enacts sugar export ban in Jamaica. Amsterdam notes a German aeroplane captured near Zeeland. New York reports Ursula steamer wreck off Ward’s Island with 200 aboard. Stockholm reports Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch’s arrival on way to Russia. Paris notes Bank of France moves to discount commercial paper.
Fifty Years Ago Today Chronicles Aug 20 Events
New York Tribune accused union printers of harassing its nonunion crew and night assaults. Belle Boyd, Confederate spy, wed in London to Lieutenant Hardinge, a deserter from the U S Navy. A thunderbolt struck the famed Eiffel tower at the Paris exposition grounds.
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Germans Gain Initial Victory in Belgium and Alsace
Paris reports Germany made an initial advance in Belgium by capturing Louvain. Belgium evacuated the city to avoid destruction. In Alsace Lorraine French forces recaptured Mulhouse after a bloody battle and press toward Metz and Strasbourg. The war office says German forces threatening Nancy were pushed back to the north. Ville was recaptured after a five hour battle.
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French fleet bombard Austrian fort at Cattari
Rome reports the French fleet bombarded Cattari off the Dalmatian coast and destroyed one Austrian fort.
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Russian advance pushes into Austrian frontier
The war office reports a general offensive against Austria is in progress. Austrian cavalry guarding the frontier has been crushed by Cossack advance guards and Russian infantry is being pushed forward. Dispatches suggest Cech and Polish recruits in the Austrian army have mutinied.
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German Baltic Fleet Bottled Up in Harbor
Washington reports a British foreign office cablegram stating the German fleet outside the Baltic is bottled up in its harbor. The message says German sea commerce is paralyzed while English sea traffic is near normal. since the war began England lost one light cruiser, and Germany one submarine and a mine-laying ship.
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Clever Chicago Heights forger nabbed in Joliet custody
Chief of Police Hanson of Dwight, with E. C. Herbst, a noted forger, escorted through Joliet. Herbst, arrested at Chicago Heights, is being returned to Dwight for trial. He targeted undertakers and railroad foremen with fake checks, often cashing before vanishing. He is described as a two percent class artist and is wanted in several cities.
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Two Boys Held On Robbery Charges In City
Andrew Bayse and Andrew Bole dreka remain at the central station as states attorney files charges. Investigators say the lads confessed to robbing at least three city locations and turning over a large amount of loot including car parts. A shed at one home contained stored goods used in the thefts and was wired as electric light. The boys are being detained in the women’s ward at the cantata?on.
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Dr Werner Shows Slight Improvement In Hospital
Reports from the Silver Cross hospital this afternoon state that Dr. Werner’s condition is slightly improved over earlier assessments. The medical update indicates small gains in his status while he remains under observation.
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