Railway Employee Electrocuted at Illinois Central Shops
Mike Kutich, 43, boiler washer at Illinois Central shops, died after a work site shock near live wires about 9 am. He left a wife and three children in Serbia. Resident of 111 Oneida Street, he worked nine years at the yards. Body sent to Hileman Gindt mortuary, with remains likely shipped to Joliet for Serbian colony burial.
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Mike Kutich
Ihminois Central
Mr. Kutich
Serbia
1. C
Oneida
I. CG. Yards
Hileman & Gindt Mortuary
Joliet
Concrete boiler test in Frisco plant eyed for savings
San Francisco May 20 a Steamship agency reports concrete may join boiler construction at the Union Tron works if tests aboard the concrete steamer Faith succeed. The proposal, sparked by inspector John Bulger, could cut boiler cost and weight by about 90 percent, excluding the shell which remains heavy and costly.
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San Francisco
Union Tron Works
Faith
John Bulger
Steamstipe
Pacific Coast
J. J. ‘Tynan
Labor is urged to organize to rule industry
Mrs. Raymond Robins of Chicago spoke before the Woman's Trade Union league of the District of Columbia. She urged organization to achieve self-government in industry, arguing that self-government in industry becomes essential alongside politics. Representative Keating of Colorado noted growing support for woman suffrage and trade unionism for women, with resolutions urging passage of the national woman suffrage amendment, a $1,000 DC school-teacher minimum salary, and higher federal employee pay.
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Washington, D.C
Raymond Robins
Chicago
Woman's Trade Union League
District of Columbia
Robins
Keating
Colorado
Senate
Congress
How Selectees May Enlist in the Navy
Registration boards have refused enlistment certificates for navy service. The Provost Marshal General rules that such refusals are improper and allows men not in the current selective service quota to obtain a release and volunteer for the Navy. Local boards decide need for the quota. if not needed, voluntary enlistment is mandatory within two weeks.
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Navy
Orphans in Richmond donate pennies for European relief
In Richmond, 70 children at the Masonic home collected pennies nickels and dimes from visiting Masons to aid destitute children overseas. The fund grew to 328.10 and was handed to a War Relief Virginia board member for allocation to the relief effort as chosen by the orphans.
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Richmond
Europe
Masonic Home
George McFadden
The
War Relief Association of Virginia
Helping the Meat and Milk Supply Co op Idea Emphasized
The article argues for cooperative marketing among farmers, stressing a clear, needed service and local survey before forming groups. It cites dairy profitability tied to large producers, showing income rising with butterfat output and urging communities to study current agencies and potential outlets before organizing.
Cooperative Marketing and Equality in Organization
An excerpt discusses sheep and dogs, then explains cooperative versus noncooperative organizations. It cites U S department of agriculture guidance on fair dividends,member voting, and limiting individual financial interests. It outlines how cooperatives educate communities, promoting equal voting power and collective decision making.
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L. Ss. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
Lowden Iowa Shows Unity After Pro-German Tensions
In Lowden Iowa patriotic sentiment surged as United States Marshal E R Moore and aide M L Healy spoke to a packed Liberty Hall. They urged loyalty to the United States amid complaints of pro German activity, and addressed both camps, prompting loud cheers and a strong show of support for American allegiance.
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Lowdon
Lowden
E. R. Moore
United States
Marshal Moore
Cedar County
Liberty Hall
Farmers Write Own Insurance
Farmers co operative fire insurance companies number about 2000. They hold roughly 5.3 billion dollars in force, insuring over two fifths of insurable farm property in the United States. Average premium about 20 cents per hundred dollars yearly. production rose from 150 to 450 pounds, a threefold increase, with feed income increasing from 3.21 to around 10.00.
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Association
United States
Loyal American Named Mayor After Resignation
The crowd joined in singing America as Lowdenttes hesitated on a Red Cross drive. Marshal Moore predicts strong support this year while Mayor Louis Holtze resigns amid alleged pro-German activity and a loyal American is appointed to replace him.
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Clusion
America
Lowdenttes
Third Liberty
Maxim DeGrosz Attends National Musicians’ Convention
Maxim DeGrosz, delegation from Waterloo, returns from Chicago after a week with the National Organization of Musicians. A 1000-piece band led by John Philip Sousa topped the sessions. Delegates from San Francisco sent greetings to Mr Crawford as DeGrosz directs a 14-piece orchestra at Pantages Theatre in Frisco.
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Vap &. Utbwiotg F
Chicago
National Organization of Musicians
Waterloo Union
John Philip Souse
San Francisco
Mr. Crawford
Maxim DeGrosz
Waterloo
Pantage
Frisco
Wilson Returns to Capital After New York Fund Drive
President Wilson arrived in Washington from New York where he opened the Red Cross second 10000000 wars fund campaign Saturday night.
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Wilson
Capital
Washington, D. C
New York
Kaiser’s World Empire Doom Prophecy at Majestic
Evangelist V B Watts argued from Daniel 2 that no world empire will endure until Christ returns, predicting the fall of modern Europe and a forthcoming everlasting kingdom. He linked rulers’ intermarriages to instability, urged belief in prophecy, and announced a March 26 lecture at the Majestic.
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Ble
Evangelist V. B. Watts
Majestic Theatre
Christ
Babylon
Meda
Persia
Greece
Rome
Meda-Persie
Western
Europe
Germany
Napoleon
Waterloo
King George
Kaiser William
Nicholas
Czar
Evangelist Watts
The
Majestic
Turkey
United States
W. B. Watts
Target Tips and Hunting Help From Our Arms Expert
A gun club newsletter discusses small bore .22 rifle training under the National Rifle Association course. It notes rapid member growth, equipment shortages, and Tom Prunty’s success with a new rifle. Also covers rifle maintenance, target practice, and hunting questions about smokeless cartridges and Wisconsin duck hunting boats.
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Betty
Billy
National Rifle Association
Aireles
Iire
Tom
George Simpkins
Dor
Eddie Dale
Ted
Fords
Dr. Henderson
N. R.A
President Wilson Urges War Effort At New York Rally
President Wilson spoke at the Metropolitan Opera House urging a broader war effort and a five million man force in France. He said the nation must fight for mankind, not selfish aims, and praised allied determination, drawing thousands who packed the doors and waited hours for the address.
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Metropolitan Opera House
Wilson
Amarea
New York
France
Russia
Nervous Indigestion Relief From Vegetable Compound
Philadelphia mother describes constant fatigue backache and sickness from nervous indigestion. After one week of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she improves, maintains health for three months, and resumes normal eating. The ad urges other overburdened mothers to try the remedy to restore strength and mood.
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Philadelphia
Lydia E. Pinkham
J. Worthline
North Taylor St
Lydia Ki. Pinkham
Mrs. Worthiine
War Unity and Red Cross Duty Urged by President
The president spoke of world unity against autocracy, urging Americans to serve each other and donate to the Red Cross. He praised Italians in America fighting for Italy and said contributions to relief efforts bind the nation as a Christian emblem. He quipped on the Indian saying the war makes the world safe for democracy.
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Italy
America
Red Cross
Democratic Party
Courier Patterns 40 Patterns for sewing with 10 cent coupon
The notice invites readers to obtain the Courier up-to-date pattern designs with accompanying coupons sent to the Fashion Department of Evening Courier. Waterlog offers ten cent patterns, noting seams are included and orders are filled promptly, with delivery expected within ten days after mailing.
Twenty Regiments Texas Navy Baseball League Opens Play
Chicago May 20 Twenty baseball teams in the inter regimental league of the Great Lakes naval training station began today with five games on the card. Matches will be played daily except Saturday and Sunday. Teams are largely former majors and college players.
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Chicago
Great Lakes
Schedule Runs Until September for Players
Heavy weekend rains disrupted Great Western lines causing 3s washouts and temporary detours for Waverly trains. A California company plans 25 000 acres of beans in Ananeim with one fifth for tobacco and the rest for beans. BAIN BLOCKS TRAFFIC.
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BAIN
Great Western
Ananeim
Cal
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Rala
Kaiser
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George L. Boyla
Ore
Sporting Goods
Miamisburg
Ohio
Wisconsin
H. B
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W. Va
Wees
Desqne and
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J. J. Rainbow
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