Alfalfa Campaign Promotes county meetings in May
Lawrence County gears up for an alfalfa campaign with Purdue’s G. M. Frier as speaker. Nine meetings run May 20 and 21. auto tour departs 12:45 from Bedford square to Bartlettsville and Heltonville fields. An acreage rise is projected as farmers learn lime inoculation and soil needs.
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Bedford Square
Lawrence County
Curt Sowder
Bartlettsville
Eller McKnight
Heltonville
Chinese Pitcher Bo Struggles Before DePauw Triumph
The Greencastle Banner reports Bo the Chinese pitcher faced a rough start in Monday’s game against DePauw, wild and hitting batters as fans cheered, then calmed to win 3 to 1 after the grandstand crowd inspired him. Also noted are local birth announcements, business updates, and residents’ visits across Eureka and nearby towns.
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DePauw
Greencastle
Mitchell resident visits South Street friend
Mrs Marshall Beasley of Mitchell spent the day with Mrs John McMann on South Street.
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Marshall Beasley of
Mitchell
John McMann
South Street
Jackson brothers of Kurtz visit city for supplies
William and John Jackson, well drillers from Kurtz, were in the city on Tuesday to stock up and renew subscriptions for the Weekly Mail.
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William and
John Jackson
Kurtz
Mail
Beasley takes meat cutter post at Tandy Grocery Bloomington
John Beasley travels to Bloomington on Wednesday to assume a meat cutter job at the Tandy grocery store located at Howe and Maple streets. Flo continues to own the restaurant on F Street in this city.
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John Beasley
Bloomington
Tandy
Howe and
Maple Streets
Flo
F Street
Wright sisters visit from Medora return trip through town
Misses Teona and Lora Wright of Medora were in the city Tuesday on their way home from Shanswick after visiting Miss Gladys Wray for several days.
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Teona
Lora Wright
Medora
City
Shanswick
Gladys Wray
Letters for the week ending May Sth 1915
Notices list names of recipients among letters stamped as advertised. The May week closes with Allen Mrs J R White Annie Allen Milton Householder F J Hunter Grover C Jenkins Enoch Kutching Hammer McEntosh Charley Reynolds George Sears and others. Postmaster Durrenberger asks callers to say advertised.
Wilson’s Note to Germany Aimed at Concessions on Lusitania
Washington May 13 A U S note to Germany resolves on two demands reparation for American lives and ships attacked and a modification of the submarine program to prevent further neutral losses. It warns of possible severing of diplomatic relations if Germany refuses and emphasizes avoiding a formal war declaration while pressing accountability.
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Washington
United States
Germany
High Seas
Berlin
Wilson
United Staties
Aljtogether
Lusitania
Tilla
Armour Grain Company Sued Over Unsent Wheat Shipment
A Hamburg firm sues Armour Grain Company of Chicago in New York Supreme Court for 200174 damages claiming 484000 bushels of winter wheat valued at 495872 were ordered before the war but not shipped to Germany. Bridge Damaged by Dynamiters in Indiana.
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Armour Grain Company
New York
Chicago
Germany
Supreme Court
Hamburg
Human remains arrive at Queenstown after sea disaster
Reports from London describe fresh recovery of bodies from a maritime catastrophe. Among the deceased are nine men and eight women, with identities including Senor FLA. Paditta and Miss Katheryn Hickson, while rescue efforts continue with ships and patrol boats deployed near Cape Clear and Queenstown.
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London
Queens Ported
Sku Oon
Cape Clear
Vanderbilt
Queenstown
Senor Fla. Paditta
Liverpool
Queepstown
Aliss Katheryn
Hickson & Co
New York
Crousein Co
Cunard
Germany vows to continue submarine warfare despite US protests
A dispatch from VW fon reports Germany will refuse to desist from its submarine campaign. The Kaiser's government promises a polite refusal to halt its policy, defying American calls for restraint after torpedoing ships including the Lusitania and firing on American vessels.
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New York
Maurice-Pie World
VW Fon
Gemma
United Staties
Kaisers
Wison
Germany
M Machine
Villa Bombards Carranza Forces at Trapuato
General Villa has begun bombardment of Carranza forces in Trapuato, with infantry and cavalry held behind artillery ready to charge at the first sign of weakness. Reports came through Juarez.
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Wi Paso
Villa
Carranza
Trapuato
Juarez
Dies While Talking in Evansville Family Home
John Tlerke aged sixty two contracted teamster collapsed and died while talking with family members in Evansville Indiana on May 13.
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Evansville
Ind
John Tlerke
Medical Society to Meet in Cambridge City
Cambridge City Indiana hosts the district Medical Society convention set for May with doctors gathering to discuss medical topics and local health matters.
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Medical Society
Cambridge City
Ind
The
District Medical Society
Roosevelt Denies Messenger Role in Wilson Attack Case
Testimony in a New York court portrays Colonel Roosevelt reacting to William Barnes during a high profile cross examination. Witnesses dispute Barnes claims and place focus on Roosevelt’s stance toward party alignment and Murphy senatorial arrangements.
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Theodore
Jade
Repub
Wilson
Pvaerucs
Fiutenineson
Texas
Odell
Gid
Dottessen
Seageer
Glido Vankie
Satash
Plogsevelt
Ale Barnes
Benvic Myr
Tatehinson
Wees
Hutchinson
Roosevelt
Lhappen
Mr. Barnes
William J. Wolanan
J. Hache & Co
New York
William Wabe, Jr
Barnes
Bache
Loch
Alr. Larnes
Murphy
United States
Loeh
Arr Wollman
Loeb
Sey
Judge Bars Release of Ritchie Walsh Fight Films
In a U S district court ruling Judge Trough says the Ritchie Walsh bout is both prize fight and pugilistic contest. He bars importation of the fight films from the country unless an appeal reverses the decision.
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New York
United States District Court
Trough
Tondon
Hough
Attorney Under Arrest for Issuing Fraudulent Checks in Anderson
Robert V. Baker, 25, an attorney, is under arrest on a charge of issuing fraudulent checks. He allegedly passed checks for small amounts in Anderson and Alexandria. He formerly lived at Lapel.
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Anderson
Dnd
Robert V. Baker
Alexandria
Lapel
Navy urged to approve four new battleships
Washington May 12 Congress faces a push for a major naval program. Secretary Daniels and the Naval General Board favor four battleships with auxiliaries to bolster defenses as public opinion shifts toward expanding the fleet amid Lusitania tensions.
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Secreta Daniels
Naval General Board
Congress
Mrs Helensburg Dies After Tuberculosis Illness
Mrs 3larv Helensburg of Little Galt Creek died Friday night at her home after months with tuberculosis. The funeral was Sunday from her home with burial at Podd Cemetery. Relatives from Oolitic and New Albany visited, while local residents recalled past events and noted veteran George Barnard’s visit with his daughters in Mitchell.
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Helensburg
Little Galt Creek
George Barnard
Mitchell
Marie Ineher
Daniel Chastine
Wikian Campbell
Barnard
Daily Mail
Bloomington man returns home from Springville
A Bloomington resident identified as a returning traveler was in the city Monday on the way home from Springville. He spoke of visiting his sister, Mrs. Paul Short, during the trip.
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Bert Browning
Heltonville
Mrs
Nod Faubion
Fl. Pering
Bloomington
City
Springville
Paul Short
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AL Campaign
G. M. Frier
Purdue University
Carl Short
Erie School
Bedford
Fairview
Everett Keithley
P.m
Charles J. Jones
Clint Kirkman
Eureka
Thursday
Lloyd
Rudolph Scherschell
Coxton
Robert Rudolph
Jaford Brothers
Mitchell Electric Light Plant
Kate Wells
Boston, Ky
4. M. Johnson
Lincoln Avenue
Elizabeth Adamson
North P Street
Sarah Chesnut
Riley Byers
Wmn. M. Denniston
West 13Th Street
Roy. Lowder
Bedford National Bank
Edith McFall
Charles Ragsdale
East 18Th Street
Rivervale
Freances Elkins
Bessie Bunn
Angust Bach
William Martin
Earl Sulyards
North Q Street
J. AY Blankenship
C. A. Camp
State Board
Fifteenth Street
Walls & Walls: Insurance
Allen
J. R. White
Annie
A. Durrenberger
P. M
Winchester
Witneaur
Mississinnewa River
Hoe
Kents Association
VP Photo & Kb
Deal
Nig Navy
Seri
Owin
Ion
Lusitesta
Os Navy
Froatne
Diane
Sheedi
Secretary of the Navy
George Pieaver
Tuiaian V
Dunes Akin
Dad Miller
Uha
Dae
Joeul Mivnan Vards
Tiberto Foot
Iva
Micriday
Ely
Mr.oand- Afrs
Baker
Weert
Wi A. Sconte
Dalks
John As Sulpiin
Showers Park
Linton
Terrefrance
Indianapolis
Ploomington Peelephone
Navy League
Little Navy
Ship Creek
Matanuska
Cook Inlet
Mere
Fred Williams
and Myre
James Williams
New Albany
Oolitic
Eo John Goldsbyi
Citizens Trust Compa
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