Medal and pension grants listed for Heidelberg heroes
A historical notice details monetary awards and pensions for heroes and dependents, including $125 grants, monthly support for a widow with two children, and various educational or charitable disbursements totaling thousands. It mentions medals awarded to recipients and the commission's ongoing review of cases before finalizing plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Davis
Heidelberg
Tedal
Hnough
Senetman
James
Davis
Dougherty
Visamorene
Ees
Iereites
Morthén
Kamphin
Ieee
Reuben H. Schmitt
A .E. Maris ‘Webster
Wiitg
Tew Mile Creek
Ottawa
Farm Loan Board Hears Birmingham Claim on Loans
The federal Farm Loan Board holds a hearing in Birmingham on the claim for a piece of government loan aid under the Settle Act. The Birmingham committee, including Oscar Lee of the Fire National Bank, presents Birmingham Alabama and Georgia districts showing loan volumes interest rates loan terms and farm land values. A government map helps illustrate unused land that could be cultivated if Birmingham receives the loan. A Chamber of Commerce luncheon follows the session before board members proceed to Montgomery for the Birmingham claim next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspeciates Press
Bermingham
Als
Federal Farm Loan Board
Birmingham
Commerce
Oscar Wel
National Bank
Bama
Georgia
Birminghare
Chamber of Commerce
Montgomery
Georgia Cities Plead for Farm Loan Bank Site
Georgia cities Augusta Macon and Rome urged location of a farm loan bank. Government commissioners left for Birmingham after hearings. Commissioner Smith asked about handling of Negro farmers. banker B W Hunt of Watertown said there would be no discrimination against Negroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Georgia
Augusta
Rome
Birmingham
Smith
B. W. Hunt
Watenton
Drowning Tragedy at Park York May 27 1914
Park, Toledo witnessed a drowning when a girl drifted into a pool as Schmitt entered the water in rubber boots to assist. Both sank. unclear if rescue succeeded and details are corrupted by OCR. A later note references a widow in Binghamton, N.Y., and a separate 1916 drowning near the Susquehanna River involving Eastman and Gundersen.
War May Force Europe to Change Marriage Laws
An Associated Press report from Vienna discusses how World War I’s losses may force Europe to revisit marriage laws as the gender balance shifts. Sociologists warn of rising illegitimacy without state action, noting historical precedent after the thirty years war and the need for eventual legal provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Vienna
Europe
Europe Faces Postwar Marriage Pressures And Legitimacy Shifts
Writers warn two generations may pass before social balance returns as more women remain single. Men tend to marry younger women, boosting competition for brides. With war losses, millions more women exist than men, prompting debates on illegitimacy rights and paternal care, while polygamy remains unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Gas shortage halts Wheel ing district manufacturing
Wheeling district factories face gas shortages with multiple plants suspending or reducing output. A Bellaire glass plant employing 260 workers shut down, while firms in Moundsville and Warwood cut operations. The Manufacturers' Light and Heat Company orders a 50 percent consumption curtailment and promotes coach fuel where feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pee
Wheeling
W. Va
Bellaire
Moundsville
Warwood
Light and Heat Company
Alleged Blackmailers Indicted in Montgomery Alabama
M. Acree and William Jene indicted by federal grand jury in Montgomery for a blackmail scheme involving mail fraud. They allegedly wrote a letter demanding $500 from A. Suglass of Covington County and threaten to expose him to his wife and the public if not paid. Details unclear as text is fragmentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Ie M. Acrée
Willam J.ene
Federal Grand J
Covington County
M. B
Douglass
Benton
Art
Clayton
Fidelia Club Building Contract Awarded in Mobile
The Fidelia Club building project in Mobile received a contract from Jett Muths Construction. Work will start at the northeast corner of Wilkinson and Government streets, with a project cost of 550000. Plans were drawn by architect Rogers of the city. The building has been awaited by residents in that area.
Norwegian Steamer Bygda Sunk Off Christiania
Lloyds agency dispatch reports the Norwegian steamer Bygda sunk off Christiania with her crew landed. The British trawler Fuschia sunk and crew imprisoned in Germany. Fritzoe, carrying boards from Larvik to London, captured and taken to Cuxhaven. Bygda belonged to R. M. Petersen and was built in 1913 at 730 tons.
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Associated Press
London
Bygda
Christiania
Norway
Lloyds Agency
Fuschia
Ger
Fritzoe
Larvik
Cuxhaven
R. M. Petersen
Rivera denies legalista governor claim in Sonora
General Rivera of Tucson says he was not appointed legalista governor of Sonora by Félix yesterday. He publishes El Combate and supports the movement in sympathy but denies active involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivera
Tucson
Ariz
General Rivera
Legalista
Sonora
Félix
el Combate
Legalista Movement
Idver Troubled by Liver and Stomach Pain
Fragmentary report notes a person named Ady suffering liver and stomach trouble with references to pain and discomfort. The garbled text limits clarity on cause, timing, or context. Further readable details are unavailable.
Roosevelt assails critics as navy talk turns political
In a speech Roosevelt defends the navy and his aides against what he calls unfair attacks. He mocks Hughes for urging less punctuation and more target practice, urging a tour of ships to see 1913 Navy conditions and improvements since then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Rosenvelt
Roosevelt
Navy Department
Hughes
Mr. Roosevelt
Mobile Chamber of Commerce Moves to New Offices
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce will relocate to the Cotton Exchange building on the second floor and be ready for business on November 1. About 5,000 feet of floor space will host a permanent exhibit of products made or grown in and around Mobile, with a library of business reference books and periodic featured references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Cotton Exchange
Mo«eres
Cleared of Murder Now in Militia Admits Guilt
George Arndt, exonerated two years ago for killing Frances Bloom, is reported by Texas National Guard officers to have confessed that he killed his fiancée. Bloom, 18, a telephone operator, was pushed into a lake. Arndt claimed she jumped in to kill herself and he tried to save her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
George Arndt
Frances Bloom
Texas
Fort Texas
Claude A. Adams
Texas National Guard
Arndt
Chicago Pace Today
Miss Bloom
Pareete
Question on Navy Gunners Range and Accuracy Since 1898
The speaker asks whether he knows that naval gunners now fire twelve to sixteen miles instead of six to eight and achieve as many hits as in the past, implying improved reach and effectiveness of naval artillery since 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Freight steamer McKenney added to Newport News fleet
The American merchant marine gains a new freight steamer launched at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company. The McKenney, a single screw vessel 410 feet long and 55 feet wide, joins six other ships in a seven ship fleet. five already delivered. The vessel carries modern equipment and is the seventh to be launched this year with delivery expected next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Newport News
American Merchant Marine
Eon & 1
Ghovass
Boston
Newport News Shipbuilding and Leboo Dock
Eon Tie McKenney
Ern News
McKenney
Hughes Sees Big Win in Pennsylvania Majority Forecast
A political note from October 23 reports Hughes predicting a large Pennsylvania victory with a projected at least 200 000 majority. He criticizes the current administration and warns that Democratic free trade policies could delay peace and hinder industrial revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Pennsylvania
F. New Tore
Martin G. Brumbeugh
Existient
Naranis
Raste
Democratc
Europe
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Victor Records
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Adolphe Adam
Victor
Culp
Victor Red Seal
Gluck
Zimbalist
Rapacih
Witter
Erminie
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Suestral Symphonies
Tetera
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Militia
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