County Funds Deficit Blamed on War Cost And Registration Law
A Harrison County Democrat accuses the Corydon Republican of misrepresenting last week’s claims about county funds shortfalls. The piece cites the 1917 Republican registration law and County Council war expenditures as major drains, notes a July deficit, and documents appropriations for the County Council of Defense and the Federal Food Administrator. The article calls for scrutiny of tax receipts and outlines proposed borrowing to cover current expenses.
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Corydon Republican
Democrat
Republican
Board of Commissioners
County Council
County Council of Defense
County Council of Defence
Local Food Administration
County General Fund
Harrison County
Republicas
Harrison County Council
Harrison
Indiana
Chareguy Democrats
White River
Blind Partisanship in Opinion About Wilson
The piece condemns partisanship by Republican editors, praising Woodrow Wilson as a great statesman with global insight and open conduct. It argues Standpat Republicans attack Democrats while ignoring Roosevelt and Taft era vitriol, urging fair credit across parties.
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Wilson
White House
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Roosevelt
Mr Taft
Elihu Root
American made 155 millimeter artillery for European use
Artillery officers in France praise American made 155 mm guns as the best of their kind for ahead of an invasion. An American plant produced about 800 guns monthly for three months and numerous other factories are shipping hundreds of these weapons to France aboard ocean vessels. The design is largely French with a few American improvements.
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France
Europe
Atlantic
French arms surge as American troops prepare for France
The Louisville Evening Post notes abundant artillery in France for the troops ready for active service and says training of American troops after landing ranges from thirty to ninety days. Some units reach front after exactly one month. average intensive training is about sixty days.
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France
Louisville Evening Post
Fear of Japan and Wilson’s Broad Friendship Policy
The article reflects on long held fears of war with Japan and credits President Wilson with steady, sincere diplomacy since 1913. It highlights Viscount Ishii’s Fourth of July message expressing trust and a willingness to walk in loyal fellowship with the United States in future years.
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Japan
Wilson
White House
Viscount Ishii
United States
Germans Doubt American Bluff Says McCumber and Brandegee
German newspapers and Senator Mc Cumber insist the Americans bluff but soldiers who faced them know better. Senator Brandegee will summon the French flying expert to testify.
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McCumber
Brandegee
Foreclosure Suit Filed in Harrison Circuit Court 1918
Thomas S. Pettit sues Herman and Esther Scher and Patrick Henry McDonald Mary Elizabeth McDonald for foreclosure of a Harrison and Floyd Counties mortgage. Defendants, nonresidents, are named as necessary parties and must appear by September 9, 1918, at Corydon Court House to answer. James A. Watson, Clerk.
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Indiana
Harrison County
Harrison
Thomas S. Pettit
Herman Scher
Esther Scher
Patrick Henry McDonald
Mary Elizabeth McDonald
Kirkham & O'Bannon
Floyd
Court House
Corydon
James A. Watson
Harrison Circuit Court
American flyers arrive in Europe rapidly
The Louisville Evening Post notes that American flyers and flying machines are arriving in Europe rapidly, signaling a swift expansion of aerial activity and potential for transatlantic air travel developments.
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Europe
Louisville Evening Post
Corydon to New Albany Passenger Runs and Jersey Cattle Sale
L A Meech advertises twice daily car trips Corydon to New Albany with 7 AM and 4 30 PM departures from Corydon and 9 30 AM and 7 30 PM from New Albany with Sunday service and pickups en route. Also offers Jersey cattle for sale due to draft and invites farm visit. Robert B Jenkins notes Byrneville farm cattle. Harry A Wright sale on July 27.
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Corydon
New Albany
Hoosier
Pearl Street
Jersey
Zachary Taylor
Byrneville
Robert B. Jenkins
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Poat
America
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Decatur
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Fairmount
J. B. McCarthy
Kempton
Evan B. Stotsenburg
Samuel L. Callaway
Monticello
Public Instructon
Willis A. Fox
Angora
Edward Barrett
Plainfield
Supreme Court
John C. McNutt
Martinsville
James J. Moran
Portland
Milton B. Hottell
Salem
Hugh Wickens
Greensburg
F. I. Caldwell
Winchester
Edwin F. McCable
Williamsport
Democratic
Congress
William E. Cox
Charles T. Brown
Stewart A. Beals
Charles W. Thomas
Peter A. Burton
Henry W. Denbo
John K. Morris
Thomas P. Neely
William E. Best
John E. Bowling
Antranstinee
Nicholas Eve
Jesse Pitman
William HU. Bussabarger
David G. Miles
Jacob A. Stevens
Charles LI. Stevens
Sll Shields
John Laiskowinseke
Joseph Uhl
Agit
James P. Goodrich
Harrison Township
Boone Township
Heth Township
Posey Township
Franklin Township
Morgan Township
Blue River Township
Washington Township
Taylor Township
Webster Township
Jackson Township
Spencer Township
Scott Township
Corydon Corporation
Elizabeth Corporation
Lanesville Corporation
Mauckport Corporation
New Amserdam Corporation
New Middletown Corporation
Laconia Corporation
Palmyra Corporation
Esee Ees
Milltown Corporation
Morydon
Cecydon
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W. H. Bulleit & Sons Inc
Corydon, Indiana
Gresham and
Markel
Lanesville
Gresham & Markel
Milltown
W.H. Bulleit & Sons
I. Corporated
Harry A. Wright
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