Germany's democracy debated in Mannheim speech
Philipp Scheidemann, a Sovietist Reichstag member, urged rapid substitution of Chancellor Michaelis for a government reflecting the German people's will in a Mannheim address to about six thousand. The German democratic movement faced skepticism as Michaelis selection drew criticism from liberal, radical, and socialist papers.
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Amsterdam
Philipp Scheidemann
Reichstag
Mannheim
Baden
Michael
Copenhagen
Germany
Ichaelis
Bismarck
Associated Press
Dr. Michaelis
Greater
Mmittee
Michaelis
Dresdenilway
Eech
Jean, Vorwaerts
Bahn
Centerarty
Prusian
Bundesrat
August Worms
Albert
Herr Worms
Austin-Hungary
Free Flanders
Alleged Slackers Caught in Chicago
Chicago August 8. Federal and city authorities continued rounds to seize draft evaders. Over 100 men were brought before officials and many surrendered voluntarily seeking clemency. Trains are watched for slackers. individuals are urged to show registration cards. some left theirs at home causing brief trouble proving compliance. Rail hubs are key targets for raids as evaders often flee from home.
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Chicago
Ainst
Chi- EO
Federal Ad
Department
Secret
New Zealand Endorses War Until Germany Beaten
Wellington Aug. Amid great enthusiasm the New Zealand parliament adopted a resolution in favor of carrying on the war until Germany has been vanquished, signaling strong support for continued hostilities in World War I.
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New Zealand
Germany
Wellington
N. Z
Police Report for July Arrests Totals 271 and Fines
July police report shows 271 total arrests with 1188.75 dollars in fines. Nearly half involved motor vehicle ordinance violations including 61 for operating without lights and 37 for speeding. Drunks and disorderly persons formed the bulk of the disruptive element while the complete list itemizes offenses from breaking and entering to traffic violations.
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W. A. Moore
Kingsley Returns From Hoover Conservation Conference
Kingsley in Washington as a member of the Elks executive committee met with Herbert Hoover to discuss the government conservation program. President Wilson received the committee in the White House East Room, praising Hoover as a dynamic force. Kingsley noted Elks will cooperate with Hoover, with details to be announced later. En route home he visited Philadelphia to see Ben Lichtz of a manufacturing firm.
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CG. L. Kingsley
Washington
of the Elks
Herbert C. Hoover
Kingstey
President Wilson
Hoover
United States
Kingsley
Chuck
Elks
Philadelphia
Ben R. Lichtz
Waterloo
Spanish Railmen Call Strike August 10
Madrid reports the northern Spain railroad employes syndicate blaming the company and government for unfulfilled agreement. They call a strike for Aug. 10 but will hold talks if legality is recognized. Ministers sanction renewed censorship and traffic disruption measures. A 6,829,500 peseta credit was approved for mine acquisitions and port defense.
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Madrid
Spain
Council of Ministers
Seaplane Captures Dutch Boat Then Is Captured
In Flushing on August 1 a German seaplane stopped a Dutch fishing boat near Westkapelle and ordered it to Zeebrugge. While still in territorial waters a Dutch patrol vessel met the boat and brought it to Flushing. the German airmen were interned.
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Flushing
Holland
Westkapelle
Zeebrugge
Railroads May Grant Passes to Soldiers' Families
Springfield Aug 8 railroads may grant passes to families or employees who have joined the army or are on leave. The Interstate Commerce Commission has issued a ruling to this effect.
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Springfield
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sheriff and Deputies Foil Restaurant Robbery Try
Sheriff D B Henderson and deputies Herman T Wagner and Louis Burk stopped two masked robbers who attacked restaurant owner George A Corey on Fifth Street West near the high school grounds. Corey’s diamond ring and $400 were at risk. One assailant fled as Wagner and Burk closed in. Jayne, a bystander, claimed to witness the scene and was later arrested.
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D. B. Henderson
Herman T. Wagher
Louis Burk
George A. Corey
Fifth Street West
West High School
Sherif
Jtown
Corey
Wagner
Washington and Fifth
Burk
Edward Jayne
Jayne
Ambulance Company Seeks Orders for Deming Training Camp
Ambulance company No. 2, I. N. G., awaits orders to depart for the training camp at Deming, New Mexico. Brig. Gen. W. Smith said he is confident the unit will be en route before August 15. Routine drills and lectures continue as the men receive 12 comfort bags donated to aid daily soldier life.
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Deming
N. M
BR. W. Smith
Taft’s Condition Improves. Plans Lincoln Trip Tomorrow
In Clay Center Kansas Taft’s illness eased by today and doctors say he should stay in his room again. He is expected to leave for Lincoln Nebraska tomorrow after delivering an address here.
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Clay Center
Kan
Willian H. Taft
Tincoln
Taftle
Native German Loyal American Voices Against Kaiserism
Alber, Polk county auditor and secretary of the County Auditors' association, declares loyalty to the United States. He urges soldiers to file tax exemptions during August and supports exemptions for conscripts joining the national army, arguing for constitutional victory.
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F. J. Alber
Polk County
Germany
United States
Sam
Alber
County Auditors’ Association
National Army
Waterloo Club Disbands As War Ends Season Plans Halt
The Waterloo baseball club of the Central Association disbanded today as wartime pressures cancel the 1918 season. Players like Ralph Miller and Bing Miller seek other teams, while Ned Egan plans to return to St Paul as the league contemplates future circuits depending on peace.
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Waterloo
Central Association
Waterto
Marshalltown
Waterioad
Pord
Angon Stars
Wil
Seague
Farrell
National Commission
Ralph Miller
Cincinnati
Miller
Bing” Miller
Clinton
Detroit Tigers
Jennings
Ned Egan
St. Paul
Minag
Island of Chios Bombarded by Turks Sinks Four Ships
Official advices from Chios report Turkish bombardment from Thesme, a seaport near Smyrna, sinking four sailing vessels and lightly damaging the town and aviation grounds.
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Athens
Chios
Thesme
Asia Minor
Smyrna
Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund drives smokes for soldiers
A civic appeal invites smokers to donate 25 cents to the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund. Each 45 cent package ships to France, with 25 cents covering packaging and postage. Donors receive a postcard from a fighting man and a message in return. Samples are on display at the Courier and Reporter counting room.
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Ifand
Courier and Reporter
Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund letter to editor
A reader offers to donate to the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund. They propose sending steer to purchase packages of tobacco for American soldiers in France, noting that one dollar buys four packages valued at 45 cents each. Each package would include a postcard for the soldier to write a message back. Street.
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France
Plans for Floating Another Big Liberty Loan
New York August 8 Preparations for the second Liberty loan were begun by the general loan committee of the second federal reserve district at Secretary McAdoo's request the staff to remain unchanged. The date and rate are undecided though a Sept 15 target exists and Oct 1 remains unlikely. It is doubtful the government can sell another Liberty loan at 3 12 percent while last issue trades under par.
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New York
General Loan Committee
Second Federal Reserve District
McAdoo
Snandal
Litchworld to Build at Cedar Heights
E U Litchworld will start building a rambling English style home for Mr. and Mrs. B C Litchfield on a bluff 84 feet above the Cedar River. The 14 room house includes a bowling alley, shooting gallery, gymnasium, and a front swimming pool. E R Mayo of Chicago is the architect.
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Cedar Heights
B.C. Litchfield
Cedar River
E.R. Mayo
Chicago
Too Many Renters Endorsement Sparks Suit Over Rented House
Mrs. Kate Shipton, owner of a Linn and Quincy street house, sues in F. I. Knapp's court to evict tenants after a black family moved in. A real estate agent offered $17 via a note signed by D. V. Stranahan, which she declined, saying the unit was already contracted.
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Kate Shipton
Linn and
Quincy Streets
Shipton
D. V. Stranahan
Davis Wins in Race for Virginia Governor
Richmond Virginia August 8 Indications early today showed Westmoreland Davis of Loudoun county likely to win the Democratic nomination for governor as only a quarter of the state remained unheard from. A Democratic nomination in Virginia is effectively the election.
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Richmond
Westmoreland Davis
Loudoun County
Virginia
Go Hawks Band Wagon Recruits Two to Support War Effort
Arnold Coale and Reynold Trapp join the Go Hawks Muppyy Tribe as fundraisers for the Milton Penny drive. The campaign aims to raise 4,446 points in pennies to aid France and Belgium through Red Cross relief and hunger relief, urging others to enlist and contribute promptly.
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Arnold Coale
Reynold Trapp
Milton Penny
France
Belgium
Red Cross
Aviation Signal Corps Recruitments Draw Interest in Waterloo
Recruit attempts in Waterloo show two enlistments yesterday for the aviation section signal corps. Ralph J. Goodenow of Clarksville and Karl J. Strauser of Plainfield joined, drawn by the diverse roles from clerks to chauffeurs. Recruits are sent from Jefferson Barracks to San Antonio for training with no aerial duties tied to the service.
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Waterloo
Army
Ralph J. Goodenow
Clarksville
Karl J. Strauser
Plainfield
Signal Corpu
Signal Corps
Jafferson Barracks
San Antonio
Tex
Aylagy
Belgium Divided Into Two Parts By Germans
The Germans steadily press a plan to split Belgium into two zones,Walloon French-speaking and Flemish provinces, with the past month showing continued division and disruption of Belgian territory and governance.
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Belgium
Hague
Netherlands
Walloon
Honest John Corn Killing Plasters Promise Instant Relief
An advertisement touts Honest John Corn Killing Plasters as guaranteed to stop corn pain and remove corns bunions and warts. The waferlike plaster claims easy action without injuring tender toe tissue and is sold by druggists in 15 and 26 cent packages.
Belgian Civil Service Reorganized Under German Oversight
Ministry restructuring leaves two departments, finance and justice, in flux. Walloon offices move to Namur while Flemish remain in Brussels as Belgian officials resist German directives. Dissenters are replaced by loyalists from among residents who support separation ideas or favor German control.
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Ministry of the Interior
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Jagastad
Finance
Jasce
Walloon
Belgium Proposal With Local Budgets Stirs Debate
A document titled Tasgliche Ri schau outlines a plan for the occupation to grant each projected part of Belgium its own budget. The proposal sparks disagreement over sovereignty and administrative control amid ongoing power dynamics.
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Belgium
Fourth Annual Junior Championship Opens at Exmoor Club
Chicago Aug 8 with two fields of 64 entrants the fourth annual junior championship of the Western Golf association started today on the Exmoor Country club. Fourteen out of town contenders entered the qualifying round. Past winners include Charles F. Grimes Calumet Dewitt Balch Cincinnati and John Simpson Terre Haute all now over age 20.
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Chicago
Western Golf Association
Exmoor Country Club
Moke
Charles F. Grimes
Calumet
Dewitt Balch
Cincinnati
John Simpson
Terre Haute
Waterloo man praises Tanlac after illness recovery
Elmer Ride of 1308 Logan Street Waterloo recounts poor digestion and fatigue before taking Tanlac. He credits the Schuneman Drug Co and endorsements for improved appetite and strength and hopes to resume work soon. Tanlac is advertised as available from druggists locally.
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Logan Street
Sghuneman
Taniac
Waterlon
Elmer Ride
Waterloo
Vanlac
Schuneman Drug Co
Woman Credits Lydia E Pinkham Protocol For Healing
A sick woman from Enchant Pennsylvania describes crying spells and nervous illness. She stopped doctors' treatments after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and regained strength to do all her work. The ad urges other women to seek similar relief and offers free confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydis E. Pinkham
Mrs. Aucustus Baughman
Enchant
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
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MIAN
G. A. Corey
Tgulance CO
Waterloo Club
Dorland
Pruess
Sammies’ Tobacco Fund
Aes
E. U. Litchworld
Davis
Aviation Signal Corps
Attention, K. & L. of
Diamond Joe
Leath
Simmons
East Fourth Street
Lydia E.pinkham
Ty Sock
Ery, Galloway Bros. & CO
Watertoc
R. M. Kime
K. P. Hall
Commercial Street
K. and Jr. of
W. M. Barber
W. A. Covell & Son
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