Great Britain imposes full embargo on Germany shipments
Premier Asquith announced in the House of Commons that Britain will halt all shipments to and from Germany in retaliation for German submarine attacks on British merchantmen. The move blocks trade in all commodities with Germany and its allies, signaling a drastic wartime stance.
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Great Britain
Germany
The
United Press
London
Asquith
House of Commons
American Dacia Towed Into Brest Under Escort
Brest France March 1 The American liner Dacia was towed into port today after a French cruiser intercepted her at sea Saturday night.
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Brest
France
French Forces Advance To Victory In Champagne Region
French troops fought to victory in the Champaign region taking a mile and a half of German trenches. German counterattacks near Perthes were repulsed and French forces captured more trenches. After intense fighting the French charged to victory near Varennes against German forces.
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The
United Press
Paris
Champaigne
Perthes
Varennes
Would You Rather Play Than Fight Lesson
Nearly 100 cities nationwide support community recreation centers. A letter to educators from the Pla Recreation Association of Americas highlights how men who play together in leisure hours show greater harmony. It notes a Christmas football game between German and British soldiers led to a two day truce, though officers later forbade fraternizing. soldiers in trenches prefer play to combat.
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United States
Pla Recreation Association of Americas
Announcement Cards Prove Popular Among Voters
News department announces that the public notices of candidates are a popular forum. Changes occur in some announcements and the department maintains the section for reference. Voters are urged to clip and preserve pledges made by candidates for future accountability.
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Say
Department 18
Sige
Stevenson Returns From Montana Visit to Pray Ranch
Former sheriff Thomas Stevenson returns home after a six week stay on the Stevenson ranch at Pray Montana. He reports good health and enthusiasm for Montana prospects while noting the multi candidate field for the upcoming election. His sons Thomas and Charles work the sheep and wool focus of the operation amid favorable weather and war driven prospects.
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Thomas Stevenson
Stevenson
Pray
Montana
Polle
Thomas
Charles
Yellowatone Park
Dakotas
Homer Man Claims Ownership Of 98 Acre Island In Kankakee
J Edward Kinsella of Homer township fights for ownership of an island in the Kankakee River two miles above Momence. A temporary injunction halted timber cutting by Olof Nelson. The case, moved to Will county court, centers on who possesses 93 acres, with Nelsons citing 40 years of possession and a tax deed.
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Edward Kinsella
Homer Township
Kankakee
Momence
Olof Nelson
DeSelm
Will County Court
Dibell
Kinsella Delares
United Sates
Nelson
Veteran James Easton of New Lenox Dies After Civil War Service
James S Easton a New Lenox veteran who served in the 182nd Pennsylvania volunteers and the 147th later died after a period of illness. He lived in New Lenox for about 20 years and was active in Memorial Day events. He is survived by daughter Gertrude A Richmond of Glen Easton West Virginia. Burial options include Oakwood or Elmhurst cemeteries depending on family wishes.
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Lenox
Jones & ‘Easton
Bagston
Cade
New Lenox
J. R. Bentley
Silver Cross Hospital
Bentley
Millis Knickerbocker
Gertrude A
Richmond
Glen Easton
West Va
Nat
Comrade Easton
Oakwood
Elmhurst
Pennsylvania
James
Easton
Johnstown
Campbell Co
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Camp Curtain
Gertrude A. Richmond
Glen Paston
West, Va
Funeral of Civil War Veteran at 526 Granite Street
The funeral of George Eberhart, Civil War veteran, was held this afternoon at 2 oclock from 526 Granite Street. The service was conducted by the Grand Army and officiated by Rev. Dr. Tf M Heilman.
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George Eberhart
Granite Street
Grand Army
Tf. M. Theilman
Paying for Frank Street pavement improvement
A petition to repair Frank Street from Wilcox Street to Prairie Avenue with bituminous concrete pavement was presented to the board of local improvements and referred to engineering.
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Board of Local Improvements
Frank Street
Wilcox Street
Prairie Avenue
Joliet Man Confesses to Wheaton Crime Against Elderly Woman
Joliet colored man Jesse Williams, an ex convict, confessed to attacking and robbing 75 year old Mrs. Anna Schwartz in Wheaton. He beat and bound her, then fled by interurban to West Chicago before being captured in Aurora. Williams admitted searching for concealed money and robbing the home while on parole violations noted in his past.
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Jesse Williams
Joliet
Arina Schwartz
Wheaton
Aurora
Williams
Emma
Williame
Hesterman
George Schwartz
Schwartz
Dr. Schwartz
Hannah Griffin
College Avenue
Murphys
Matthew Connors
Lumley
Sutt Case Dismissed Amid Maintenance Dispute
The case involving separate maintenance claims centered on dill and named parties Catherine Dolance Jamey Dolan was dismissed by the court. Details indicate the action ended without further proceedings.
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Dill
Catherine Dolance
Jamey Dolan
Cor Eat
Prodigal Son Prompts City Prayer and Prison Band Event
At the Tabernacle on Tuesday March 2 events include 3 p m prayer meetings, 7 p m personal workers, 7 30 p m The Prodigal Son. Sunday March 7 features a prison band at 5 p m What is the Matter With the Church free admission a men s meeting.
Two Suspects Identified in Aurora Murder Case
Aurora police chief Michels says the Emma Peterson slaying near solution as two men are in custody today. One is a local Aurora resident with no prior suspicion. The case also connects to Theresa Hollander and Jennie Miller murders from last fall.
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Aurora
Emma Peterson
Michels
City of Lights
Theresa Hollander
Jennie Miller
Seth
Chicago
Michat
Philip Tripp Dies at Sprague Home
Philip F. Tripp born May 17 1830 in Warsaw New York died yesterday at his daughter Mrs Frank Sprague’s home in Lockport township from age related infirmities. Survived by daughter Mrs Sprague son Bert A. Tripp of North Adams Michigan seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Remains to be buried in Michigan. funeral leaves Rock Island tomorrow at 12 08 over the Rock Island. Services in Allen Michigan Wednesday.
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Philip F. Tripp
Warsaw
New York
Frank Sprague
Lockport Township
Sprague
Bert A. Tripp
North Adams
Fillsdale County
Mich
Illinois
du Township
Michigan
Leekport Township
Ignet
Rock Island
Allen
Grannis to Speak at County Farmers Institute This Week
F C Grannis is set for two talks this week at Grundy County Farmers Institute. Tomorrow he addresses Morris, Thursday at Mazon, and Wednesday he will hold an office day at Loewport with a smut demonstration at the grain elevator. Friday he will visit Patterson farm in Wheatland for an office day and another smut demonstration.
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F. C. Grannis
Gundy County
Farmers’ ‘Institute
Morris
Farmers’ Institute
Mazon
Loewport
We Sterling Patterson
Wheatland
Triumphal entry of Victor Emmanuel into Florence
Fifty years ago today on March 1, a royal procession marked the triumphant entry of King Victor Emmanuel into Florence, the capital city of the new united kingdom, as celebrations echoed through the streets.
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King Victor Emmanuel of
Italy
Florence
The
United Kingdom
Flood Levels Update Across Western Rivers Twenty Five Years Ago
Twenty five years ago today high water prevailed in western rivers. The Olio at Cincinnati was 56 feet 10 inches and the Lewisville gauge showed 58 feet inches at the foot of the fala.
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Cincinnati
Léwisville
Barber Active Campaign Gains Support In Joliet
William C Barber, the popular Joliet mayoral hopeful, greets workers at 5 am on the way to mills and announces his candidacy. Campaign meetings are planned for 7:30 pm at Barber building with Fred M Chamberlin outlining strategy.
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William C. Barber
Barber
Fred M. Chamberlin
Ridgewood Educational League to discuss Greater Joliet Park move
The Ridgewood Educational League will meet Tuesday night March 2 at 8 at A. O. Marshall school to hear Kennedy of the Association of Commerce discuss the Greater Joliet Park movement. The group is nonpartisan and urges all Ridgewood citizens to attend and consider park district questions as they may affect the community.
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Ridgewood Educational League
Greater Joliet Park
A. O. Marshall
C. C. Erikson
Association of Commerce
Ridgewood
Park District
Reservoir bids on council agenda with start early
The city water committee will report bids for the reservoir at the water works tonight. Five bids opened and referred after adjustments. several bidders trimmed figures to fit the budget. Other items include an insurance policy bid under the employers' act and the possible purchase of a garbage motor truck.
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Committee On Water
City Council
Joliet Construction Company
Newkirk & Powers Construction Company
Gene v. Movops. Company
Bushanan & Daley
School Board Meets Tonight in Bi Monthly Session
A city school board convenes this evening in a bi monthly session at the public military quarters. The agenda and features of the meeting are not clearly detailed in the readable text.
Subscriptions in Gold Stream for Tabernacle Meetings
Flood tide reached and Sulzer listed as a leading example of a man not big enough for his job. Three great meetings on Sunday brought total attendance to 8,300. Prison band for next Sabbath adds to total.
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Tabernacle
Sulzer
Tabernacle fund campaign ends with strong pledge total
Tonight's meeting raised about 1349 in pledges with hopes of reaching nearly 1800 including basket collections as of February 9 through March 14. The drive began with a 10 5 3 2 1 pledge board and featured Dr Ernest Wray Oneal who praised patriotism while urging contributions for a 5000 goal.
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H. B. Sadler
Tabernacle Fund Committee
Tabernacle
Ernest Wray Oneal
A. J. Patrick
St. Louis
Philippines
America
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