Severe Thunderstorm Deluges Joliet Area
A Sunday afternoon storm dumped 2.62 inches of rain in two hours, dropping the temperature 31 degrees and flooding streets, subways, and yards. Lightning struck Joliet High School's boiler room causing fire damage. several blocks reported overtaxed sewers and washed-out hills as cars stalled and utilities were disrupted.
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F. M. Muhlig
Joliet Township
Joliet
Thoms Rafter
Miller Avenue
Ottawa Street
St. Mary's Church
Joe Bray
Hobbs
Cass Street
Bluff Street
Cass State Bridge
Desplaings
Caitage Heights
the Heights
Matteson
Chicago Street
William F. Ginver
Chicago Heights
Troy
Tackson
Wilmington
American Telegraph & Telephone
German Army Crosses Frontier in Fresh Assaults
Paris reports confirm German forces in Lorraine have crossed the frontier and moved toward Nancy and Lunéville while the war office denies Nancy's occupation. The front line deaths and wounds already exceed any single battle in modern times as fighting continues in Alsace with renewed German pressures on Mulhouse.
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United Press
Paris
Lorreine
Nancy
Department of Meurthe-et-Mosells
Mancy
Luneville
War Office
Belgium
Switzerland
Upper
Alsace
Muelhausen
Arrest in Storm Leads to Court Fine
John Arling was fined three dollars and costs in police court this morning by Judge Lumley after Mrs Arling complained he assaulted her during yesterday’s heavy electrical storm. The judge lectured him for forcing officers to confront a dangerous afternoon storm to arrest him.
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John Arling
Lumley
Arling
Open Court in Kankakee Marks New Judge’s Debut
Judge DeSelm begins his Circuit court tenure at Kankakee joining Judge Hoopen to open court in Will County. The two new judges will handle criminal docket and related law matters as they start their terms.
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DeSelm
Kankakee
Hoopen
Will
Yo Whitle
Mother worried over son and daughter disappearance fright
Mrs. A Stanich reported to police that her son Peter and William Reinert took her 17 year old daughter on an interurban to Aurora with suspected intent to place her in a disorderly resort. The Aurora police located her and she was escorted home. Stanich and Reinert, both Whonk residents, were not arrested. Reinert had been jailed earlier over a robbery linked to Robert Meersi hardware store proceeds.
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A. Stanich
North Broadway
Peter
William Reinert
Aurora
Stanich
Reinert
Robert Meersi
Stollen
Mike Baron
Combert
Eernel
Tony's Ball Scores By The Ticker
National League results show Boston Cubs Pittsburgh and Brooklyn games with scores and key pitchers. Cleveland and Washington games list run totals and pitching staff details. Federal League notes include Brooklyn Indianapolis and rain delays with Chicago Buffalo not scheduled.
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Tony
Brooklyn
Indianapolis
Pittsburgh
Kansas City
Baltimore-St. Lewis
Chicago-Buffalo
Japanese Defied by German Governor of Kaiu-Chau
Tokyo reports Japan will not begin offensive actions against Kaiu Chau until a note is sent urging surrender. The Kaiu Chau governor is quoted as steadfast, while Japan assigns naval commanders to operate against Kaiu Chau and patrol the Chinese coast.
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Kaiu-Chau
United Press
Tokio
Japan
Kain Chau
Kaiu Chau
Temasa Kuro Kato
Sadakichi Kato
Tsuchi Ya
Terrific Battle Near Paris As War Fronts Stabilize
Reports from Paris and Washington say the French British line holds while German forces surge in Lorraine and Alsace. Officials warn the death toll may be the highest in warfare history as Luneville, Verdun, and Nancy tensions rise amid rumors of German gains near Metz and Meuse.
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United Press
Paris
War Office
Metz
Verdun
Meuse
War bulletins from Paris and London note rail and flag changes
Reports say 300 Belgian locomotives were moved to Paris to prevent seizure by Germans. Major firms announce fleets will fly the American flag under a new home registry law. German offensives press on near Mülhausen as Basel dispatches relay London reports. The Plymouth Naval Bank closed amid private bank scrutiny for a 27 000 pound note. Tokyo reports no recent talks with China as Shanghai cable status remains unsettled.
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London
Central News
Naval Bank of
Plymouth
International Trades League Calls for Neutrality in War
The International Trades League based in New York appeals for fair play and urges the United States to follow President Wilson by remaining absolutely neutral in the European conflict. It asks citizens and the press to refrain from anti German agitation and to avoid taking sides as the war continues.
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The
International Trades League
New York
League
Wilson
Fifty Years Ago Today August 24 in Civil War era
Northern public puzzled by General Sheridan inactivity in Shenandoah valley. Maryland and Pennsylvania feared another raid by Barry’s Confederates. New Federal monitor Mahopac, costing 690000, tested guns against the Hudson Palisades in New York. Twenty five Years Ago Today President .
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Sheridan
Shenandoah Valley
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Barry
Mahopac
Hudson Palisades
New York
New Physical Director Citizenship Requirement Raised
In event E A Davey the city schools physical director may leave for the British call for fourth naval reservists. The board will name a new instructor who must be a U S citizen. T F Culbertson urged teachers to be citizens of the republic while Davey is camping at Fox, this state.
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E. A. Davey
United States
T. F. Culbertson
Republic
Mr. Davey
Fox
Edmunds Dies at 60 Veteran Newspaper Man
John Edmunds of the Daily Star is dead at sixty. He began in the newspaper business here in the 1920s, later moving to the London Courier.
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John Edmunds
Con Daily Star
Lindoim Courier
Russian Army Clears Country From Enemy Forces
The Czar announces a sweeping military operation that has liberated the nation from opposing forces. Reports indicate successful campaigns across multiple regions with enemy units routed and control restored. Military leaders urge caution and loyalty as restoration proceeds.
Russians Claim Victory Over Austrian Forces In East Prussia
Official report by General Rennenkamp says Russians control most of East Prussia, capturing two batteries and 160 prisoners after a Saturday battle near Pluchow. St Petersburg dispatch notes Russian forces advancing west of Insterburg toward Konigsburg as front lines widen.
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United Press
St Petersburg
Konigsburg
Insterburg
Russia
Miana
Soldau
Rennenkamp
East Prussia
Austria
Pluchow
Andrew Rhodes Fined for Running Amuck in Storm
Andrew Rhodes faced Judge Lum ley in police court this morning on a charge of running amuck during an electrical storm yesterday. A fine of $10 was imposed. He allegedly smashed property belonging to Tony Walkoski on Chase Avenue amid the disturbance.
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Andrew Rhodes
Lumley
Rhodes
Tony
Chase Avenue
Germany Protest Over German Aid to Japan
United Press dispatch from Pekin dated August 24 reports Germany protesting to China over what it calls German aid to Japan in the Far East. China replied that German warlike naval actions in the Orient violate the agreement principles under which the Chinese government leased Kiaochow.
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United Pres
Pekin
China
Japan
Orient
Japan pledges to confine war activity to the Far East
Washington reports Japan officially informs the United States that its wartime actions will be limited to the Far East. Secretary Bryan announced the pledge this afternoon and the full text of the note was to be released later. Emperor Franz Joseph reportedly ill. dispatches say communications with Austria are essentially cut off.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Far East
Bryan
Emperor Franz Joseph Tid
London
Rome
Paris
Franz I ‘of
Austria
Albania in Anarchy as Prince William Flees to Venice
A Daily Mail Venezia report says Albania is in anarchy and Prince William with his family has fled toward Venice. The Venise correspondent notes the royal party is traveling to Venice to seek safety amid the turmoil.
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United Press
London
Albania
William
Daily Mail
Venice
Grand Army to Send More Members to Detroit
More Grand Army men plan to attend the national encampment with increased attendance expected to secure a special car for Joliet travelers on the Michigan Central line. Past Commander G W Carpenter of Bertleson Post will join, with others listing their names. Mrs J E Sullivan is the sole member of associated organizations to announce her intention to go, as department officers demand her presence. Departure is set for next Monday morning at 6:00 oclock.
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Grand Army
Joliet
Michigan Central Road
Associated Organizations
Local assault charges filed by Jessie Miller
Jessie Miller, wife of Verdell Oliver, filed a complaint claiming assault and battery occurred this morning. The filing cites a dispute over money and alleges Lumley and others were involved.
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Jessie Miller
Verdell Oliver
Lumley
Session
Snell
Mater
Warram W
Republicans of 19th Organization to Meet on Eagle Street
Republican voters of the 19th Ward will meet on Wednesday evening August 29 at the residence of A Johnson on Eagle Street near the Gilver Cross hospital. Permanent officers will be elected and amendments prepared for a rally.
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A Ein
A Johnson
Eagle Street
Gilver Cross Hospital
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