Local Township and City Officials List with Lodges
A compiled roster of city and township officials including mayor S. W. Rawson, aldermen for the three wards, city clerk F. Gatua, treasurer R. F. Anwarter, city attorney C. Ritcher, and assorted supervisors clerks and trustees. Also notes Troy Lodge No. 588 A F and A M with regular communications at Masonic Hall on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Rawson
Wm. Norbury
F. Mendenall
Wm. Hampe
Wm. Kimberlin
II. I. Hoge
I.C. Gerfen
F. C. Gatua
R. F. Anwarter
C. FR. Ritcher
Xtraeta
Emil Droll
I . Je Hagter
Troy Lodge
A.M
Masonic Hall
Monti
Rawson
W.M
CGC
Mir
Shane
Rebekah Lodge
Pride of the West
Odd Fellows
Germania Lodge
U. O.P
Fred Eiffert
Freep Buepirs
Warsaw
Sours
Defective Seacoast Defenses Warn of War Readiness
Capt William Crozier reports on North Atlantic seacoast defenses showing poor maintenance and instruction. He notes guns and carriages not properly cleaned or prepared, officers lacking standards, and three mortar batteries deemed unusable. The War Department ignored long war-time planning, risking repeat neglect as Congress hears his warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cozter
North Atlantic
Spain
New York
Cozier
Crozier
Kte
Wno
Hillery
War Department
Sprain
Congress
Census hiring in Washington stirs hopeful applicants
In Washington the census effort for the twelfth census draws thousands of applicants for 3,009 positions. A director aims to weed out the unfit by examination, selecting 3,000 to 6,000 workers from a pool of about 80,000. The process promises a busy year as hopefuls flock to the capital for recommendations and likely disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebhoothias
Washinton
Washington
Census Bureau
Legion
Tenais Bureau
A Fiction Exposed Heretofore Mine
A verbose editorial contrasts Patti's claims to happiness after thirds marriages with critics who view marriage as a sanctuary. It argues against social reformers favoring celibacy, warns jurors against bias, and notes the danger of acquittals fostering crime. The piece closes with a scientific aside on scalp hair density.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patt
Yen
Georgia
Punch
Vin
Reamnkind
Mare
Patti
Hytoen
Florida’s oranges and tropical fruits praised and critiqued
The Jacksonville Times-Union weighs Florida versus Bahamian, Cuban, and Jamaican citrus. It notes Bahamas fruit lacks sprightly flavor, Florida’s climate yields sweeter, better adapted oranges, and contrasts island soils, frosts, and labor costs. It also describes pineapples, mangoes, cherimoya, breadfruit, jackfruit, sugarapple, and the glories of Florida fruit under frost and sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bahamas
Cuba
Jamaica
Jacksonville
Florida
Evereyvier
Cat Island
Nassau
Thelorida Keys
Jimasea
Happy Isles
Tropics
Firminger
Seemann
Haenke
Fenelle
Peru
Anchors cost per pound and islander customs noted
Anchors cost from 5 to 7 cents a pound, making a 6000 pound anchor cost about 6300. Large ships would carry two such anchors. Two 2000 ton ships would carry 4800 to 5000 pounds of anchors. Turis have no native war songs, only translations. Sandwich islanders judge women's beauty by their weight.
English Tribute Marks New Alliance After War Dinner
The St George's Society of New York celebrated with enthusiasm for Admiral Dewey and the US war effort. Capt Mahan urged a living alliance based on shared liberty and law, not merely formal treaties. Lieut Col Lee praised US regulars for endurance and loyalty. The gathering reflected broad English speaking world satisfaction at recent events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St George’s Society
New York City
Admiral Dewey
Capt. Mahan
Spain
Lieutol. Lee
Shafter
Santiago
United States Army
Cork Leg Legal Status Involves a Curious Lexington Case
A Fayette County County Judge tackles an attachment against a cork leg owned by a man named Quigley in Kentucky. The suit seeks to seize the wooden limb as the defendant’s only substantial asset after a loan scheme tied to pledges of sobriety. The case tests whether a prosthetic leg can be attached or claimed immune under constitutional protections and legal exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Fayette County
Mame
Quigley
Tudee
Cork
Man in dying war answer on faith Pauls
A dying man, asked his religious persuasion, replies with a misheard Paul reference. When pressed, he clarifies he is persuaded that Jesus will keep what he has committed to Him against that day, mixing a biblical claim with wartime context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauls
Paul
Morgan's Gift Boosts Aix-les-Bains Hospital Fund
The waters of Aix-les-Bains inspired Dr. J. Pierpont Morgan to donate 10000 dollars to the local hospital. A New York woman mistakenly called the place Aches-and-Paing and traveled there seeking cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aix-les-Baines
Also Mentioned on This Page
Avis
John Delmiinjy, Jr
Frank Colling
Ansenzor
Wm. Schultze
Commissioners of
H. Kohlmann
G. W. Milla
R. E. Jacobs
M G. Morrisa
M.F. Avwartzer
Edward Josaph
The
Porce
J. N. Jarvin
Philip Eckert
C. Kersey
Henry Schuler
Pound Mantor
Fred Schuler
Societier
Neilson I Lodge
the Mail
John
Prineman
N. G. Rony Wiilgiambon
Bsecratary
Pisgah
T.Q. O. FF
Hatton
J. E. Haacen
C. Pror
Walgta Hor
Scribe
Mentor
Lodge
Wastle Mall
Schott
Avenini
Alnuar Witch
C. U. Ancritut Manner
Amity Gamp
Droll's Hall
Gko
P. Sarason
V. G
Troy Dis
Kaskaskia
P. Hall
WJ. Gebaver
D. G. Jones
United Mine Workers of
Agerilla
Troy
Central Hall
G Jones
John F. Cipytor
American Federation of Labor
Central Ad
James N. Jarvis
L.arweun
Stan, Ritcher
Lona Ansouistion
City Hell
Wad. Vetrten
M.F, Auwwauten
Lapvtist Church
Osborns
Methodist Church
G. S. McCullum
P. Rusbyteria
Earviest
J. G. Reynolds
G. Plassman
Lutheran & ST. Paiul's
Avery
Jay
Aftevrhaw
Dorneell
ST. Jerome's Catholic
Eee
Epworth
Mesta Avary
Troy ‘Emetory
Mebars
Julia A Bell
Wild
Erat Bextis
Soho Lity
Hollie
Mic
DEWEY
W. W. Edwards
Lasac W. Cook
Ot Aduca
Rane Atone
the School
William Croziar
Tans Sehonl
Puck
Elvis
Lot. Lee
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