Berlin news claims U S not pressing direct settlement
Berlin dispatch notes United States asks Germany to reconsider direct diplomatic settlement over the sinking of the William P. ship and Lusitania case. German press debates avoidance of confrontation, awaiting clarity on American stance and potential reparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
United States
Germany
Williams
Geoibe
Rundschau
America
Ange
Opiniar
Hawi YP Cargo of Dumdums and Fading Lead
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a cargo and a lead related to Hawi YP. Readable parts mention Annie and Sey with scattered letters and numbers, but no coherent events or clear entities to confirm a complete news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawi
Dumdums
Fragmented Local Notice Teases Vague Question
OCR garble shows unclear text with phrases about Chicago and a person or event. readable bits mention a question or note, but no concrete names, dates, places, or actions.
Turbulent Seas Take Aviator Near Macs Hughes
Naval pilot Lt. Watson was killed near Macshughe yesterday during a combat flight in a biplane. The aircraft became uncontrollable at 1,406 feet and crashed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FL. Watson
Macs Hughe
German American ties urged as mutual understanding grows
Berlin reports special envoy Dr Antop Meyer-Gerhard states that Germany and the United States misunderstand each other and should become friends. He argues German efficiency is winning favor in America and cites press influence, loyalty of German Americans, and a need for careful opinion shaping amid wartime tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer-Gerhard
Kaiser
Berlin
Antop ‘Vieger- Gerhard
Peru Storff
der Tag
United States
Lusitania
Germany
Gerhard
Meyer‘Gerhar
Arman-Americans
Pombeir
Lin Meyer-Geramin Bard
Cerin
Atl
Teal Resson
Resta Wins Big Race at Chicago Speedway in World Record Pace
Dario Resta, driving a Peugeot Prueuel, wins Chicago auto derby at the two mile course in five hours seven minutes twenty seven seconds. He averages about 70 mph and shatters world records as 10 winning cars post faster times. Sunbeam and Duesenberg competitors trail in a dramatic crowd of 5 000 spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avge
Peugeot
Resta
Sunbeam
Corporate
Maxwell
Rickenbacher
Grant
Stutb
J. Cooper
Anderson
Duesenberg
Ally
Delage
Chevrolet
Burman
Sebring
Npevedway Park
Chicago
Dario Resia
Chicago Speedway
Best
Wilson backs Angeles selection for top post
The article reports President Wilson considering General Angeles for a leading role, with Generals Villa and Angeles favoring the choice. It notes visits by Cornish and others, and mentions talks on vacations and duties related to high command in the Mexican conflict context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony NT
Luis Bo
Jesus Atellar Ai Taya
Seavers
Cornish
Presson
General Angeles
Carey T. Gracon
Turle
Gioneral Villa
Wilson
Argeles
Unclear fragment headlines reveal a local note
Fragmentary text shows names and actions unclear due to damaged OCR and missing context leaving no verifiable event or outcome to summarize.
Jefferson Masour Supreme Court Decision Sows City Recovery Costs
The Jefferson Masour Supreme Court sustained a ruling against Serpreer at ielicaire & Atran in a dispute over recovery of 32 sats. Excesses are at stake as the city aims to recoup funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite
The
Jefferson Bmasour Supreme Court
Serpreer
Ielicaire
Atran Rage Fond
Vague Robbery Mention Near cafe in Furnniture State
A scrambled report notes a theft at a cafe near Plar Avenue in the Furnniture State area. It mentions money found and a value over 5096 dollars with a 4 percent manipulation claim, though details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert HW
Fyiicolm Avenue
Tagelef
Queen Victoria of Sweden Honored by Potsdam Crowds
Great crowds of students and citizens gathered in Potsdam to applaud Queen Victoria of Sweden as she traveled to Stockholm after visiting her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perlin
Potsdam
Queen Victoria
Sweden
Stockholm
Varsity Crew Race Sees Yale Close Victory Over Harvard
Yale edged Harvard by seven lengths to win the annual varsity crew race. Official times show Yale 20 58 and Harvard 21 tets as Pride's Crossing, Mass., notes the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montenerrin
Ty Nigen
Ban
I. Y
Lane St
Lane Pen
Sudans
Palice
Joseph
Quicho
Chicago
Seri Wigley
Gufferi
Sea Sk Yule
Harvard
Kinrvard
Pride's
Edwin C. Swift
Swiftroore
Three Alabama Murderers Hung in Separate Executions
Len Carter and Syd Jones were hanged in the county jail in Birmingham for murder and homicide in prison respectively. Tim Sharpe was hanged in Anniston for the murder of a police officer. All subjects were African American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Len Carter
Syd Jones
Banner Mines
Tim Sharpe
Anniston
British Prisoners Reported in Rotterdam Complaints
Rotterdam correspondent reports fifty British prisoners arrived and denounce their treatment in the concentration camps. The dispatch attributes blame to German guards and notes ongoing concern over prisoner welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasdon
Rotterdam
Vnig Mail
Piriktun
Geriuabs
Captor of Flag Receives Reward in Rome
A Toscan infantrywoman Braneg earned a silver medal and $2000 for capturing the first Austrian flag since hostilities ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Braneg
Tornado Kills Two in Canada Near Redcliffe Alberta
A June 20 tornado in the Redcliffe area of Alberta killed two people and injured ten. It wrecked property including Grass Lake tower and caused about 560000 dollars in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Redcliffe
Alberta
Grass Lake
Harvard Medical School graduates lead war relief group
In New York on June 25 two volunteer contingents sailed for medical relief duties. The larger unit included 35 Harvard medical school graduates and 75 nurses, all bound for duty in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harvard Medical School
President Wilson Begins Restful Summer at Cornish
President Wilson, under medical orders, begins a brief vacation at the summer White House in Cornish New Hampshire. He will consider Mexican policy submarine warfare with Germany and British interference in neutral trade while officials handle routine matters. The president will review the Britain note with Secretary Lansing before sending it to London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornish
N. H
Wilson
White House
Washington
Cornish Hills
Germany
Great Brittain
United States
Europe
Lansing
Great Britain
London
Berlin
Thaw Still Insane Evelyn Nesbit Refuses Testimony
Evelyn Nesbit remains unreconciled to husband Harry K Thaw and refuses to testify as New York pursues insanity proceedings. She tells a reporter she distrusts a pardon and fears the state will release him and reverse public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone
N.Y
New York
Abandon Big Tie Up Plan Ends Lockout Effort
Chicago June 20. A massive lockout plan targeting 1000000 funding material employees was dropped after a Lumbermen's Association official said conservative advice favored an alternate approach. The new plan focuses on striking carpenters but seeks to avoid public harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chivaan
Lumbermen’s Association
Germany to modify submarine warfare for U S assurances
Berlin reports Germany will adjust its submarine warfare to meet U S demands if merchant ships refrain from sinking the submarines. The move is a key point in the preliminary draft of the reply to the second American note being prepared by Foreign Secretary von Jagow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
United States
Armerican
Pereien
Vou Jagow
Note on Frye affair sharpens German indemnity dispute
Washington flatly rejects German contentions over the prize court and insists the real issue is the amount of reparations for the sinking of the American ship Frye. Secretary Lansing says the treaty obligations were violated and the case should be settled by direct diplomacy, not prize court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
State Department
William P. Frye
Prince Eitel Friedrich
United States
Secretary of State
Lansing
Frye
Gerard
America
Indiana building dedicated at Panama-Pacific Exposition
Indiana day at the Panama-Pacific exposition featured a formal dedication of the Indiana building and a tree planting. Gov. Samuel M. Ralston delivered an address praising Indiana’s resources and progress while urging Hoosiers to return for the centennial celebration. Lt. Gov. W. P. ONeill participated as did Indiana’s exhibit commissioner Charles W. Fairbanks. The piece also notes Indiana University’s eighty-sixth commencement in Bloomington where 339 degrees were conferred and Yale’s William Lyon Phelps spoke on the ideal American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
San Francisco
Indiana
Samuel M. Ralston
W. P. O'Neill
Union
United States
Thomas R. Marshall
Charles W. Fairbanks
Wilson
Jana
Wen
Indiana University
Bloomington
William Lowe Bryan
William Lyon Phelps, Lampson
Yale University
Jonathan Edwards
Benjamin Franklin
Professor Phelps
Franklin
Phelps
America
Germany
France
England
Joseph C. Todd
Thomas R. White
Livestock ban lifted in Indiana under FMD quarantine end
Secretary of Agriculture Housten issues order declaring Indiana free of foot and mouth disease quarantine. Indianapolis stockyards at HRelt Railroad are noted as a free area as the state becomes fully free from the quarantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Housten
Indiana
Hrelt
Indianapolis
Slaton's Home Guarded as Georgia Governor Surrenders
State militia deployed artillery cavalry and infantry at the Slaton home in Atlanta. Twenty six men were arrested near the residence as John M. Slaton formally surrendered the governorship to Nat E. Harris. Slaton affirmed the integrity of Georgia's state seal during the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slaton
Atlanta
John MM. Slaton
Nat K E. Harris
Capper Proposed Civil Service Rule Against Alcohol Use
Governor Capper urged the new civil service commission to adopt a rule barring appointments to state posts for anyone who uses intoxicating liquor in any form. The proposal aims to enforce sobriety as a criterion for official eligibility in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Capper
Civil Service Commission
British Control Expands in German Southwest Africa
Pretoria reports nearly all of German Southwest Africa under British control. Waterburg district Otjivango and Kandvande captured by Botha forces signaling major territorial gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Governor Orders Devine Held Pending Murder Inquiry
Governor Dunne orders John P. Devine to remain in Joliet until all reported irregularities in the Odette Allen murder investigation are cleared. The directive follows ongoing scrutiny of officials and procedures related to the case.
Panama Canal Tolls Reach Four Million In Yearfront Total
A Panama Canal tolls total of 4 million dollars was collected for the period from the canal opening to June 6 last year. The figure reflects toll income from ships using the waterway during that interval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Panama Canal
Steamer Ceres sunk in Gulf of Bothnia
Copenhagen reports the Twteh steamer Ceres was sunk by a mine or torpedo in the Gulf of Bothnia on Friday. Twenty five crew members were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Twteh
Ceres
Gulf of Bothnia
Albanians Suffer 2009 Casualties on Montenegro Frontier
Cetinje Montenegro June official dispatches report two thousand Albanian troops killed or wounded in an unsuccessful assault on the Montenegrin frontier Saturday. The losses were announced as the Albanians pressed a frontier offensive described as repulsed by Montenegrin forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cetinje
Montenegro
Lynch Negro in Mississippi Incident Near Cedar Bluff
An unidentified Black man was lynched near Cedar Bluff ten miles from West Point Mississippi after reportedly confessing entry into a young white woman’s room. Investigating authorities reported the act and the suspect’s admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Mississippi
West Point
Miss
Jaume
Cedar Bluff
Japanese Officers Commit Harakiri After Prisoner Shame
Tokyo reports Masoyo Nakajima and Captain Nashimoto, Japanese officers with the Russian army at Lemberg, chose hara-kari rather than endure dishonor of capture by enemy forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selves
Tokyo
Masoyo Nakajima
Nashimoto
Lemberg
Powder Depot Blown Up Near Roulers
Bombs dropped by British aviators near Roulers Belgium caused a large ammunition depot to explode and killed 50 German soldiers loading a train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Roulers
Belgium
Jewelers urged to join state associations at Indianapolis meeting
Indiana retailers discussed service fees for glasses and cleaning and attacked nonmembers as “Mutts and Ginks.” John L. Shepherd of New York pressed passage of the Stephens bill while Walter H. Mellor urged stronger organization. Pensions of 12 dollars were granted to several Indiana residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Retail Jewelers’ Association
Indianapolis
John L. Shepherd
New York
Walter H. Mellor
Michigan City
National Jewelers’ Association
Indiana Companies Form to Trade and Build Across North Central
Multiple Indianapolis firms file to manufacture novelties and auto parts, sell real estate, and engage in building materials. Notable entries include Nicolas & Con to deal in building and auto products, Campbell-Fisher Sales to handle auto accessories, and Central Repair and Auto to operate vehicle services. Booth Cemetery plans dissolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nega Incorporations, & K. Novelty Company
Indianapole
O. A. Kimber
H. C. Kimber
W. J. Kane
Nicolas& Con
Indiannapolis
J. It. Nicolas
Fld. Day
B. Spethnen
L. FR Qberresch Ecompmanes Incianapolis
Druggists Elect Indiana Association Officers in Laporte
The 1916 Indiana Pharmaceutical Association convened in Laporte with Indianapolis winning the nomination by seven votes over Hammond. Lake Wawasee and French Lick received no votes. Officers elected include President Charles Genolin Nashville and Treasurer Frank S. Carter Indianapolis. J. A. Aubrey Hammond and others named to the executive committee. A paper by J. W. Donaldson Indianapolis won best read. By-laws changed to allow next year’s officers by mail referendum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana Pharmaceutical Association
Laporte
Hammond
Lake Wawusee
French Lick
Charles Genolin
Nashville
W. S. Margowski
Delphi
A. J Frazier
Muncie
Ira White
South Bend
Wiliam PF. Warner
Frank S. Carter
J. A. Aubrey Himmmond
Justin Lovett
Huntington
Wood Wiles
Bloomington
JW. Donaldson
J. A. Aubrey
Hamiltona
Committee On Education
Board of Examiners
A. F. Sale
Winchester
Stevens Hill
Michigan City
Pardon Board Ends Session in Indianapolis
The state pardon board closed its quarterly session in Indianapolis while deliberations continue on recommendations. The governor plans to return to California in late July, and two board members may visit prisons to interview petitioners before final decisions on cases are made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
State Board
Trennis
California Tri
Iterview
Death by own hand shocks Lagrange area
Charles Rowe a tear ster died by self harm in Lagrange. He left a widow. In Lafayette the Christie of Purdayne University auto stolen from the Second Presbyterian church area was found in Urbana Wisconsin with two youths Henry Polling and Jack Paster arrested after the car’s involvement in a death. Michigan City reports 1217 convicts in the state prison, down from 4286 two years prior. Fort Wayne plans Halloween celebration as Lincoln highway beacon after the Hehe 0d concrete bridge on Harrison Street opens to traffic, completing a key link on the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Profo
Christie
Purdane Unniversiay
Second Presbyterian Church
Urbana
Henry Polling
Jack Paster
Sinace
Fort Waste
Fort Wayne
Hoosier News Briefs Highlight Local Tragedies and Events
Kokomo reports teen Owen Pickering dies after motorcycle crash with a horse drawn buggy near Galveston. Boonville farmer Thomas Conner killed by a westbound train two miles west of town. Evansville diver Orval Masters drowns after aiding a peer. Fort Wayne sees Liberty Bell parade plan blocked. bell to be shown at Swinney Park. LaFayette chairman named for 1916 Indiana centennial agriculture committee. Columbus man Sherman Trotter detains Thomas Pittman over gleaning dispute. Pittman fined for trespass. Gary officials anticipate tax valuation changes after Gary steel mill inspections. Laporte votes to host 1916 Indiana Lincoln Highway event. Harpings reflect parade turnout. Logansport Epworth League officers elected. Philippines mission support to be assumed. Union City hosts Northeastern Indiana Volunteer Firemen convention. Berne chosen for next meeting city. Muncie boy killed when horse bolted. Albany youth dies in accident. Lincoln Highway parade in Laforte draws 16,000 viewers. city marks highway dedication. Washington Elks to award $25,000 clubhouse contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Owen Pickering
Elmer Ellerman
Galveston
Good Samaritan
Boonville
Thomas Conner
Spencer County
Evansville
Orval Masters
Chrisney
John White
Masters
Fort Wayne
Philadelphia
Hosey
Swinney Park
Laafayette
George S. Christis
Purdue University
Indiana
Indiana Historica
Ralston
Columbus
Sherman Trotter
Here
Thomas Pittman
Shaw
Trotter
Pittman
Gary
Lake County
E. M. Wolcott
James Hauch
Travis Seales
Indianapolis
Charles Conolin
Nashville
A. J. Frazier
Mune A
A. Ridgely
S. Margowksi
Delphi
W. F. Werner
FLA, Cartier
Wood Miles
Bloomington
A. Aubrey
Hammond
J. Lovett
Jdaningtorn
Connersville
Wilson
Muneiéin
Lambert
John
Mer Mayer
Rushville
Hankins
Logansport
Tipton
Epworth League
Tajust
Ancha
Epworth Lesere
Mr. Cottingham
Ainhoyo
Philippines
LeRoy Meyers
Goldsmith
G. Minor
Amber
Hertha Richerick
Windfall
Esther Kennedy
Mabel Miler
Peru
Marion Trittschuk
Liege Stough
Roxomo
Marie Powlen
Unies
Albany
Waron
Laporte
Lincoln Highway
Lincoln Highway Association
Washington
Elks Lodge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Andechay
Inge
Dalle Case Settied
Hogviam
Sehortier
Treasand Raile
Seell Turk
R Cruises
Lidia
Kardanelles
Anower Ip
Gar Stramer
Abaufogne
Victor
Vwailson
Angeles
Cornish, N
Os Meebo
Alton Railroad
Alabama
U. S
MR. Wilson
Toils
Evelyn
Slayer Will
Gase
Indiana State Building
Ernest H. Lindley
Department of Philosophy
Hey Allen B. Philputt
Ada McMahon
George ‘Jt. Seriber
U T. Smith
Ben F. Adams
Lillian G Berry
William A. Rawles
Joseph & Henley
Sanford Teter
J. #. Fagin
Bedford
Edwir Carr
Houston
Avernor Harris
Millie J. McCleave
Vincennes
August Meyer
Freelandvile
Malinla Muir
Brazil
Jennie Elkin
New Ross
Rosina Hazenour
Celestine
Martha Ai Tummel
Lafoutatus
Marcarethe Neubacher
Martha Roach
Susan Ai
Sanders
Glorgville
Lowie Sehneider
Lidie Young
Kirklin
Pardon Board
News OF the
Hoosier News
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!