The South Views U S War Policy Amid Lusitania Crisis
The Louisville Courier Journal argues against war for its own sake and urges firm U S action to enforce maritime rights. It criticizes pro German influence, applauds the President, and calls for leadership to defend neutral rights and civilian safety in the face of German submarine warfare.
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Bryan
Germany
Bismarck
Lusitania
Irish Sea
United States
Berlin
Washington
Mr. Bryan
Spurgeon
Moody
American
Europe
Beautiful Wedding Of Mayor Fields And Alma Braden At First Methodist
The wedding of Mayor Albert J. Fields and Alma Doris Braden took place Wednesday at the First Methodist Church. The ceremony featured a ring rite, elaborate floral decor, and performances by local musicians and choir members. Fields, a Bloomington-educated lawyer and city mayor, wed Alma Braden, a Knightstown native and Bedford teacher, in a high society ceremony attended by prominent local figures and celebrating a union of two well known families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Alma Doris
Arthur Braden
Knightstown
Albert J. Fields
the Brook
Borsdeffre
Anah Webb
Charles Matthews
Hardelot
Rubenstein
Voris Norton
Frank Walls
Miss Fernfields
W. Everett Clark
Ray Borulf
John McCormick
Frank Lenig
Methodist Episcopal Church
Matthews
J. M. Winstandley
Mendelsohnn
Bedford Schools
Resignation Letter From Secretary Bryan to President Wilson
The text presents Bryan formally resigning as secretary of state, stating the aim to prevent war and noting irreconcilable differences over submarine use. It includes Wilson’s acceptance letter expressing regret and a pledge to continue shared goals. The exchange marks a tense cabinet moment during attempts at peaceful diplomacy.
President Accepts Bryan Resignation with Regret
President Wilson accepts Secretary Bryan's resignation, expressing deep personal sorrow and praise for Bryan's loyalty and devotion to his work. He notes the secretary's steadfast service and strong commitment to the administration.
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Mr. Bryan
Wilson
Bryan
Wedding Guests Attend Nuptials Boosted By Family Ties
The article notes a couple's wedding journey on the Monon to be followed by a eastern trip and later housekeeping at Mayor Fields home 1203 M street. Local guests include Arthur Braden Wahingtonstown and aunt Mrs Swain Knightstown, W R Gilburn Indianapolis, and William and Lawrence Fields Shoals.
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Monon Three Lea
Mayor Fields
M Street
Arthur Braden
Wahightstown
Mrs. Swain
Knightstown
W. R. Gilburn
Indianapolis
Willam
Lawrence Fields
Shoals
Indian Creek Township Schools Hold Old Union Event
An orchestra of seven pieces from the city played Tuesday night at Old Union Church for Indian Creek Township Commencement Exercises. The packed audience enjoyed a program including an invocation, orchestra pieces, class address, diploma presentation, motto and colors, class roll, and benediction. Trustee John R. Smith and Principal F P M Fortner led efforts contributing to the success.
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Old Union Church
Indian Creek Township
Meron A al Sya
Bedford
Emma St. Hawkins
Mona Elizabeth Pitman
Minnie Lorene Hawkins
Harry Jhn Newland
Dora Jackson
Edna Mae Baker
Nina Farmer
Luke Father Fisher
Edith Ora Hall
Elsie Lenora Smith
Nlora Belle Fields
Lile
Oren Wagner
Cleo D. Hornecker
Hubert Craig
Paul Goward Jackson
Vonnie Virginia Pierce
Rena
Pearl Burch
Lizabeth Bowman
Wilna Dove Adamson
Carpenters Boss McCart Hurt At Monon Station
George L. McCart, boss carpenter for the Monon, suffered a severe accident Wednesday while remodeling the station ticket office. Moving a heavy safe, his left hand was crushed between the safe and the walk, badly mashing the middle finger and back of the hand and thumb. Dr McDonald, the company surgeon, treated him, with a layoff expected for several days.
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George L. McCart
Carpenter
The
Monon
McDonald
West 16th Street Reopens but Muddy After Overhead Bridge Work
West 16th street now open though right of way lacks final metal coating and remains muddy in rain. Mrs. George Bates New Albany Mrs Ollie Bates Chattanooga Tenn and Miss Ion Bailey French Lick visited Mate Fowler and have returned home. A large crowd greeted the bride and groom at Monon station for a festive send off with police and fire department participation.
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West 16Th Street
George Bates
New Albany
Ollie Bates
Chattanooga, Tenn
Ion Bailey
French Lick
Fowler
Monon
Poison plot inquiry prompts grave exhumations in Indiana
Prosecutor Joseph Knox Barclay says several ladies may be exhumed in Spencer to test for poison after sensational poison plot disclosures involving strychnine. The probe hinges on chemist results from the stomach of Coroner F J Drescher, whose death recalls nine other mystifying fatalities, including Maude Clark.
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Blsemington
Ind
Joseph Knox Barclay
Owen
Spencer
Barclay
F. J. Drescher
Bedford and Greencastle yoa g Clubs Joint Shoot Photo
Frank T Sherwood found a photo showing the Bedford and Greencastle yoa g Clubs in a vacant northwest field. The picture records a joint shoot held Friday in August 1894. Original Bedford Club charter members numbered 23 with three dead and John B Stipp the latest to pass away. Ten in the pictured team are alive except Stipp.
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Frank T. Sherwood
Bedford
Greencastle
Bedford Club
John B. Stipp
Stipp
Motor Car Incident Injures Southeastern Store Workers
Charlie Richards and Glide Black were severely injured when a gasoline motor hander burst its cylinder and piston heads on the sidetrack near the Thornton Stone Mill while transferring supplies from the storeroom to the station. The car stayed on rails, preventing fatalities.
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Charlie Richards
Glte Blackburn
Southeastern
Thornton Stone Mill
Oremy
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J. Fields
Miss Alma
Doris Braden
Ikea Erie
Washington, Jude
Mr. President
Iave
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State Department
W. J. Bryan
State Gases
Woodrow Wilson
Wood Bryan
Old Union
Orcheestra
Harry Bowser
B. Sanders Masts
Clauss
Greater America
Garry
Con Cioldsbyie
Cepans Trust
COMPA
Ineisus Beathes At
Linde HS
Baptists New
14Th Street
Butler
Doyle Radeliff
W. Lanz
Martinsville
Ben Sherwood
W. T. Weltknecht
Frank Chastain
Mitchell
J. A. Slankenship
Walls & Walls Insurance
Hodge & Wallis
Fifteenth Street
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