European War News Summary From December Reports
The British steamer St Ursula was torpedoed and sunk with four crew dead, six Americans aboard saved. German peace proposals sent to Tokyo, Japan unlikely to surrender Kiao Chou. French losses total 3 800 000 and British 1 300 000, per Overseas News agency. Seventeen American muleteers killed and 11 crew of the British ship Russian sunk in the Mediterranean. Chambrette farm near Verdun scenes of a 4 hour battle. control changed hands twice, now French. A Christmas pardon granted to William J Cummins in Albany for Carnegie Trust wrecking case. A 3000 rounds per minute centrifugal gun tested at Vallejo. Four miners killed in Platteville Wis cave-in. Baron Robert E Oppenheim held at New York immigration authorities, released on bond.
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St. Ursula
State Department
Washington
William Keblinger
Malta
Mediterranean
London
Whitman
Albany
N. Y
William J. Cummins
Carnegie Trust Company of
New York
Robert E. Oppenheim
Paris
Immigration Bureau
Mexican War Updates Reach Ada and Villa Factions
Two companies of the Fourteenth Infantry arrived at Ada from Yunis to guard against a possible raid on the big copper camp by Meadean bands. Baudeda Uribe, a Villa follower, is said to have executed Carranza prisoners and Villa troops fought near Chihuatua City. Puebla and Orizaba reportedly fell to Felix Cruz forces, with Jalapa in rebel hands as per El Paso US agents. Secretary Lane and the Mexican-American commission delayed decisions on continued intervention until after holidays.
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Fourteenth Infantry
Ada, Ari
Yunis
Doues
Baudeda Uribe
Villa
Carranza
Chihuatua City
Pocbla
Orizaba
Felix Cruz
Jalapa
United States
el Paso
Tex
Lane
Wall Street Declines as Wilson Peace Notes Hit Markets
U S steel sinks from 108 to 101 as Wall Street reels from President Wilson peace notes. Market losses run into hundreds of millions with total sales around 3.18 million shares. Multiple deaths tempers the day including a gas tragedy in Bruceville Indiana and a fatality linked to an oil firm in Wichita.
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Wall Street
Wilson
United States Steel Common Stone
Appointment of Judge Kim brough Stone confirmed by Senate
The Senate in Washington confirmed the appointment of Judge Kim brough Stone to United States district judge for the Eighth judicial district. A universal military training bill with full cost estimates will be presented to Congress next month by the Army General Staff. Commander Ralph Earle was named chief of the Navy Bureau of Ordnance with rear admiral rank.
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Kimbrough Stone
Missouri
United States
Eighth Judicial Court
Senate
Washington
Congress
General Staff of
Army
Ralph Earle
Navy
Bureau of Ordnance
Census Bureau
States
Territories
United States Possessions
Denmark Sells West Indies to United States
Both houses in Copenhagen approved the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States by wide margins. In London, British policy on Ireland released prisoners and Lloyd George urged Allied unity before peace talks, warning Germany’s leverage. London wedding news features Claude Grahame-White and Ethel Levy tying the knot, with Dorothy Taylor linked as former wife of Cohan. Berlin signals possible American mediation as Emperor seeks talks with James W. Gerard.
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Copenhagen
Claude Grahaume-White
Ethel Levy
George M. Cohan
London
Dorothy Taylor
New York
Berlin
Armsterdam
James W. Gerard
Hog cholera serum legislation urged in Indiana report
Dr. A F Nelson state veterinarian urges stringent law on hog cholera virus production and use in Indiana. He notes beneficial recent progress in hog health and calls for regulation of serum firms to prevent outbreaks and profiteering. He cites cattle, horse and sheep sectors and ongoing sanitary campaigns.
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Indianapolis
A. F. Nelson
Veterinary Department of Purdue University
Indiana
State Department
Nelson
Congress
Europe
Snow Storm Crash Injures Bakers in Hammond Drive
Francis J. Baker, treasurer of a Hammond step ladder firm, and his wife were injured when their car collided with a moving truck in a blinding snow storm. C Kovara, truck driver, also hurt but expected to recover. The Bakers were taken to Mercy hospital in Gary.
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Richmond
Francis J. Baker
Hammond
Gary
C. Kovara
Bakers
Mercy Hospital
Indiana Headlight Law Upheld By Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court in Washington D C affirmed Indiana and Marion county rulings that the 1900 headlight statute for locomotives and the railroad commission order are valid. It held state laws are superseded by interstate commerce commission rules when adopted, in the Vandalia case with S O Pickens for the railroad.
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Indiana
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington, D. C
Indiana Supreme Court
Marion County Superior Court
Railroad Commission
Commmission
Vandalia Railroad
Marion County
Supreme Court
Vanda
S. O. Pickens
Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rush for Auto Licenses In Indiana Presses Ahead
Nearly 3 000 automobile licenses for W417 have been issued as the secretary of state’s office in the statehouse handles a December 1 start for 1917 plates. About 200 a day are being processed and roughly 200 000 motorists and 12 000 motorcyclists are expected to obtain plates next year. The rush, with yellow and black plates, exceeds initial expectations as mail orders flood the department, prompting Ed Jackson to seek labor saving methods.
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Secretary of State
Statehouse
Indiana
Ed Jackson
No Leftovers Proclaimed By Indiana AG Stotsenburg
Evan B Stotsenburg announced he will hand the state attorney general office to Ele Stansbury of Williamsport with all possible business completed before January Briefs in cases before the courts will be filed by February 4 He plans to return to New Albany and resume law practice and manage the New Albany Ledger which he recently bought.
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Evan B. Stotsenburg
Ele Stansbury
Williamsport
Stansbury
Mr. Stotsenburg
State Tax Board Proposes Reforms to Legislature
The State Tax Board presented recommendations to the next legislature after a governor's report. It calls for two nonpartisan boards with reassessment and equalization powers, authority over public utilities, access to public service data, subordination of township and county assessors to the state board, and salary increases. Classification tax would not be discussed as it does not require constitutional revision.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
Governor's Tax Commission
Public Service Commission
Coo County
State Board
Indiana Weed-Suit Right Upheld by U S Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court in Washington sustained an Indiana law granting individuals the right to sue a railroad for failing to destroy weeds on its right of way, affirming a state court decision.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Washington
New Incorporations and Capital Changes in Indiana
The Serbian National Political Club in Indiana Harbor, with directors Paul Budlich Nick Ranica and Mike Manishich, is incorporated. The Pathe Phonograph Company in Indianapolis raises capital from 10000 to 25900. Terminal Realty Company in Indianapolis reports 300000 capital with directors John J. Appel Robert J. Todd and Joseph A. McGowan. Michigan City Realty Company dissolves.
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Serbian National Political Club
Indiana Harbor
Paul Budlich
Nick Ranica
Mike Manishich
Pathe Phonograph Company
Indianapolis
Terminal Realty Company
John J. Appel
Robert J. Todd
Joseph A. McGowan
Michigan City Realty Company
Michigan City
Indiana farmers protest apple prices in high cost probe
Mrs. Samuel R. Artman testified to Indianapolis city council that a barrel of apples first sold by a Lebanon grocer was shipped to commission men after the grocer refused to buy. The grocer later bought the barrel at a higher price, suggesting farmers are not getting fair prices as grocers fear commission men boycotts within a 100 mile radius.
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Indianapolis
Samuel R. Artman
Executive Council of Women
Lebanon
Indianapolis Commission
U S Agents Raid Oleo Case Leads to Bonds
Hammond-Emil J. Stenzel and Otto Snyder of Chicago posted bonds of 5000 and 1000 after a raid by ten revenue deputies seized a wagonload of oleomargarine exhibits. They were charged with selling oleomargarine without tax coloring and improper labeling. They waived arraignment and were bound over to the federal grand jury in Indianapolis in May. Internal Revenue agents from Chicago will pursue more investigations in northern Indian cities.
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U. S
Hammond
Emil J. Stenzel
Otto Snyder
Chicago
Stenzel
Snyder
Tiagrket
United Stress
Charles Surprise
Federal Grand Jury
Indianapolis
Internal Revenue Agent
Lincoln Route Determined Through Historic Travel Path
A report to Governor Ralston by Joseph A. Cravens and Jessie W. Weik traces Abraham Lincoln’s family journey in 1830 from Gentryville through Dale Jasper Ireland Orwell Algiers Petersburg and across White River to Vincennes. The findings detail the route taken while el evating to witnesses and were appointed for this work by the governor under legislative act.
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Lincoln
Indianapolis
Abraham Lincoln
Witneis
Ralston
Joseph A. Cravens
Jessie W. Weik
Gentryville
Dale
Jasper
Ireland
Orwell
Algiers
Petersburg
White River
Vincennes
Boys Organize Local Athletic Association in Greenfield
The Boys' Athletic association is formed in Greenfield with Avery Thomas as president Lester Julian as secretary Gilbert Hill as treasurer. Advisory board members include Frank Larrabee superintendent A Blummenhauer B L Mason J W Fletcher Harry G Strickland Dr Carl McGaughey and Charles Williams. Director is Paul Oe.
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Greenfield
Boys’ Athletic Association
Avery Thomas
Lester Julian
Gilbert Hill
Frank Larrabee
A. Blummenhauer
B. L. Mason
J. W. Fletcher
Harry G. Strickland
Carl McGaughey
Charles Williams
Paul Oe
City Sues Over Crossing Gates At Elkhart
Elkhart files suit against Big Four over gates not lowered during a passing train. City seeks $100 damages after a councilman complaint.
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Elkhart
City of
Gary Board Grants Franchise to Traction System
The Gary board of works awards a new franchise to the Gary and Interurban traction system, repealing the three-cent fare. The old fare had left the line under a receiver, and the franchise gives the road a path forward.
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Gary
Board of Works
Gary & Interurban Traction System
Boy Dies of Injuries in Crawfordsville Crash
William Burdett, eleven, colored, died from injuries after being struck by an automobile driven by George Bowers, fifteen, and had remained unconscious since December 8.
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Crawfordsville
William Burdett
George Bowers
Woman as Town Clerk in Corydon Appointment
Corydon town trustees appoint Miss Georgia Wheat to fill the vacancy left by the death of A L Reynolds who served as town clerk. Her selection follows the prior clerk's passing and maintains local governance.
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Corydon
Georgia Wheat
A. L. Reynolds
Park Fund Increased by Local Contributions
Fort Wayne residents boosted the state park fund by 8725 through citizen contributions. The campaign will continue with further fundraising efforts locally.
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Fort Wayne
Train Hits Horse and buggy in Liberty
A freight train struck a horse drawn buggy driven by George Grant age twenty one in Liberty injuring him seriously. He may recover.
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Liberty
George Grant
Man Hurt After Fall From Hay Wagon Near Creenfield
Earl Lanham was knocked unconscious after tumbling from a hay load. Authorities had not yet assessed the extent of his injuries.
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Creenfield
Earl Lanham
Turns Turtle Two Hurt In Car Crash
Automobile driven by Gilbert Linn and Ray McCarty turned over when the front axle broke. McCarty sustained three fractured ribs and Linn a fractured arm.
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Bicknell
Gilbert Linn
Ray McCarty
MccCarty
Linn
Health expert called over leprosy case in Indiana town
A government health expert will examine David Bayer quarantined at his Fort Branch home as a leper. Dr. W. G. Hopkins of Evansville disputes the diagnosis made by Indianapolis physicians.
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Evansville
David Bayer
Fort Branch
W. G. Hopkins
Indianapolis
More Wheat Cattle and Hogs Drive Postwar Growth
A conference outlines that after the war the world will rely on farmers for sustenance. Western Canada offers cheap, fertile land in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with high yields of wheat oats and barley. Free homesteads and additional 160 acre parcels through railroads and land companies encourage settlement to feed a hungry world.
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Canada
United States
Europe
Western
Dominion
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Mother’s Warning Echoed Across Hidden Plans
A fragmentary dialogue reveals tension as a character learns from another that a marriage plan between siblings is being discussed, prompting surprise and a shared recognition of unseen knowledge. The exchange hints at family secrets influencing future vows.
The Mechanical Process: Briggins, Renowned Art Critic
A quirky anecdote explains Briggins reputation: whenever someone points out a painting to him, he tilts his head to one side and squints one eye, a distinctive gesture noted by observers.
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Briggins
Bromo Quinine touted as safe laxative tonic claim
The advertisement asserts Laxative Bromo Quinine has tonic and laxative effects without causing nervousness or head ringing. It claims only one "Bromo Quinine" and notes B. W. Groves’ signature on each box.
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B. W. Groves
Abu
Old General Hardy Reaches Age One Hundred Two
Gen. W. A. Hardy of Oklahoma City is reported as one hundred two years old. In a separate item, New Zealand plans large scale sowing of wheat to boost grain output.
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W. A. Hardy
Oklahoma City
New Zealand
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