American Ship Sunk by German Raider After Wheat Cargo
The German cruiser Eitel Friedrich sank the American steamer William P Frye near January 27 after discovering a cargo of wheat from South America bound for Ireland. Capt. H H Kiehne and his family survived, describing how the crew dumped grain overboard and were later taken aboard the German vessel. Washington officials vow to investigate as diplomatic talks with Germany loom.
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Geran Eriser Pring Eitel Friedrich von
Newport News
William P. Frye
United States
Washington
State Department
Germany
H. H. Kiehne
Baltimore
Hamilton
Khiehne
Geman
Tanevver
Howes
Towes
Mitchell girl ends life with carbolic acid
Bessie Williams a sixteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Williams restaurant keeper at Mitchell died Wednesday after drinking carbolic acid. She locked her room and was found near death. a small boy had to crawl through a transom to unlock the door. She spoke of sorrow and wish to live as medical aid failed. Funeral set for Mitchell Friday afternoon.
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Bessie Williams
Lewis Williams
Mitchell
Former Mayor Roberts implicated in 2500 false registrations case
Government witnesses in Indianapolis testified that Terre Haute mayor Donn M. Roberts pressured officials to create 2500 fake voter registrations for the November election. Ed Holler admitted forcing subordinates to assemble fictitious names from city records, with clerks like Walter Cordes and Harry Forebeck confirming orders and forged registrations.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Donn M. Roberts
Terre Haute
Terre Fiante
Walter Cordes
Roberts
Harry Forebeck
Claude Patton
Thomas Hanley
Edward Holler
Vigo County Authment
Local Character James WeeDonald Faces Police Trouble
James WeeDonald, a local character, is in trouble with the police. Details remain unclear but authorities are handling the case and a formal statement is expected.
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James
Wilson cancels engagements to handle international crisis
President Wilson halts all engagements for three weeks to take personal charge of the international situation after the sinking of the American vessel William P Frye by the German cruiser Eitel Frederic. Government officials express no fear of war but call the move unprecedented and insist U S rights be respected. Dr A J McDonald and Mrs McDonald visit Bloomington to see John Drew. Mrs N M Paynter of Salem visits the family after daughter Mrs J Mar Jay Gall.
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A. J. McDonald
Bloomington
Dr. Lindstey
John Drew
N. M. Paynter
Salem
J. Mar Jey Fiall
Furst Kerber Raises Capital Stock by 475000 Dollars
The company Furst Kerber increases its capital stock by four hundred seventy five thousand dollars. The filing notes a deliberate expansion of authorized capital and may affect future financing and ownership structure.
Jail and Charge Pending for James McDonald
James McDonald, described as a troublemaker, faces charges after pleading guilty to intoxication in Allavor Fields' court with a fine and costs. He also pleads not guilty to petit larceny involving two dozen brooms allegedly stolen from Greenberg in November. Trial set for Friday at 2 pm.
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James McDonald
Greenies
McDonald
Allavor Fields
Melonald
Greenberg
Ecember
Greenlee
Thef
Furst-Nerber Cut Stone Company Increases Capital
The Furst-Nerber Cut Stone Company of Bedford Indiana increased its capital stock by 475000 dollars to reach a total of 500000 dollars and amended its articles of incorporation as to Article 5. The notice also cites Furst-Kerber Cut Stone Company of Bedford Indiana as amending Article 5 of its incorporation.
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Furst-Nerber
Indianapolis Star
Furst-Nerber Cut Stone Company
Bedford
Ind
Furst-Kerber Cut Stone Company of
Case of Grace Kevans Postponed to April in Naloti Court
Illness of a key witness forces continuation of the case against Grace Kevans for provoke in a murder trial in Justice Naloti's court. Mars J. S. Bailey traveled to Shans wick to be with his sister in law Eliza Miller who remains critically ill and worsening at home.
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Grace Kevans
Liva Mhadows
Justice Naloti
Mars
J. S. Bailey
Shanswick
Eliza Miller
Speed clash at Indianapolis 500 pits Europe against America
Premier European and American entries Rene Thomas and Louis Chevrolet will drive a Delage and a Cornelian in the Indianapolis 500. Thomas seeks a repeat victory after last year while Chevrolet, with his 1000 pound machine of only 103 cubic inches, predicts victory for himself.
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Europe
America
Rene Thomas
Louis Chevrolet
Thomas
Chevrolet
Model Sunday School Class Surprises Teacher on Birthday
The First Baptist church Model Sunday School class hosted a party for former teacher Mrs. W. F. Morgan at Mrs. Ernest Sharp's home on N street Tuesday afternoon. Games, gifts from the girls and refreshments were shared. Members listed include Marie Bugh Ava Ridge Mary Gainey Helen Blackleman Marian Kedgington Rose Lemon Nora Fultz and Mary Miller. Mr and Mrs Charles Clensey plan to move near Germantown Ohio to farm, with their two sons. he leaves a long tenure as crew of the Burst-Kerber Stone Company.
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First Baptist Church
W. F. Morgan
Ernest Sharp
N Street
Marie Bugh
Ava Ridge
Mary Gainey
Helen Blackleman
Marian Kedgington
Rose Lemon
Nora Fultz
Mary Miller
McGinnis mare sale at W C Cook farm draws crowd
The sale at the W C Cook farm drew good attendance as Ola Inman sold a fine mare and took a new telegraph operator position with the C T H S E railway. Local residents and visitors from Bedford Fort Wayne and Seymour moved through town with news of travel and upcoming sermons at Old Union.
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Ola Inman
W. C. Cook
Inman
C. T. H. & S E. Railway Company
Economics Club Hosts Profitable Meeting With Mrs Herschel Moore
The Economics Club met at Mrs. Herschel Moore's home on South I Street featuring talks on water in the diet, preservatives, digestion, fruit use, and body needs. A gift gav el from Mr. Moore, fruit salad, and sweet peas were served.
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The
Economics Club
Herschell Moore
South I Street
J. H. Underwood
Ed Johnson
Elmer Smith
C. J. Walters
Julia Walheiser
Miss Anderson
Moore
W.F. Brooks
West Fourteenth Street
Dr. Leonard
Indiana University
Council of Women
First Presbyterian Church
Mrs Mary White Dies in Silverville Funeral Friday
Mrs Mary M White wife of John White deceased died at her son Thomas White home in Silverville Wednesday night at 11 o clock after months of heart trouble. Survived by four children all living near Silverville. Funeral services at Foddrils Chapel Friday at noon and interment at Mountain Springs cemetery.
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Mary M. White
John White
Thomas White
Silverville
Mountain Springs Cemetery
Bedford Girl Evelyn Owens Reader Of Noted Ability
Miss Evelyn Owens of Bedford is highlighted as a reader of great ability and serves as president of the J U Girls Glee Club. Her leadership and reading skill are emphasized in local notices.
Indiana University Girls Glee Club Elects Evelyn Owens
Evelyn Owens of Bedford is chosen president of Indiana University Girls Glee Club. She is a reader with Italian dialect specialty, a Northwestern School of Oratory graduate, toured Iowa with a chautauqua company, and has performed for university audiences here. She is a Phi Beta and Eta Gamma member.
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Evelyn Owens
Indianapolis Star
Bedford
Indiana University Girls’ Glee Club
Sharpe
Express shipping of massive stone blocks grows in city
Blocks weighing 1760 pounds were sent to Chicago by Furst Kerber on Monday night. Shea Donnelly shipped a 1260 pound block to Houston by American Express on Wednesday night. Hoopston farmers Alonzo Mower and Elijah Winner visit the city for real estate deals likely to move to Lawrence County. E P Smith, power engineer for Interstate Public Service, came from Bloomington on business. R K E Smith of Indianapolis, treasurer of Interstate Public Service, was in town on business Thursday.
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Chicago
Furst-Kerber Company
Shea & Donnelly Company
American Express
Houston
Texas
Alonzo Mower
Elijah Winner
Hoopston
Lawrence Cunty
E. P. Smith
Interstate Public Service Company
Bloomington
R. K E. Smith
Interstate Public Service Company of Indianapolis
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Holler
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Dnd
Poland
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Ter
International
Wilson Today
All Engage
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United
Furst-Kerber
Charles Clensey
Germantown
Ohio
Cincinnati
Clensey
urst-Kerber Stone Company
Ays
Coxton
Murrell Boyd
W. B. McGinnis
Otis Rayburn
Little Daughter
Fort Wayne, Ind
Fred McGinnis
Mr. Bula
John Williams
Old Union
Jesse Pender
Galva
Town
Brad Armstrong
Springville
City
Miles Standish
C. B. Bruce
Bernard
Seymour
Inlaw
A. J. Bruce
Walter Sutton
North J Street
Mr. Ani
Boyd Vance
Thur Hor Eizabethtown
North Vernon
Charles Ragsdale
Economics
Herschel Moore
Uead
Mary White
J. U. Girls Glee Club
Arge Block
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