Wilson Renamed for President by Democrats at St Louis
In front of about 12 000 at the Coliseum Woodrow Wilson was renominated by acclamation at 11 59 last night with Vice President Marshall also renominated by acclimation. Bryan addressed the crowd praising the administration and urging unity as the convention moved to adopt a platform and resume proceedings.
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St. Louis
Coliseum
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Thomas Riley Marshall
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Hughes
New Jersey
Wilson
James
Bobby” Burke
Chicago
Mr. Burke
Burke
Hushes
Mr. Wilson
Suramneed
Woodrow Wilsom
John W. Wescott
Baltimore
Wescott
William Jennings Bryan
Thompson
Katsus
W. J. Bryan
V. Bern
Tierra
W. H.thompson
Nebraska
Kansas
W. J
Pemocratic Party
Pryan
Fauo
Bryan
Mexico
Brotherhood of Man
Reed
Missouri
Committee On Rules
Mr. Bryan Torete
Stadem
Indiana Wheat Campaign Urges More and Better Wheat
Indiana millers push for increased winter wheat production to boost the state milling industry. Association distributes 40 000 booklets on Better Baking With Indiana Flour and urges Congress to pass a uniform grain grading bill. Committee notes include member recruitment and a See Indiana First campaign for state parks amid dune and tourism developments.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Carl W. Sims
Frankfort
Indiana Millers’ Association
Board of Trade
Charles LB. Riley
House of Representatives
W. Ernest Field
Field
C. M. Senour
Bedford
O. M. Thomas
Marion
George Doran
Horace E. Kinney
Frank A. Witt
Isaac E. Woodard
C. B. Jenkins
Noblesville
George Rolin
Rockville
Cloyd Loughing
Monticello
Indiana University Board Elects Officers and Appoints Faculty
The Indiana University board of trustees ended a three day Indianapolis meeting by electing Theodore Fr. Rose as president J. W. Foster as vice president John W. Cravens as secretary and Edwin Carr as treasurer They established the doctor of jurisprudence degree in the school of law and placed moot court work under Prof J J M La Follette with new appointments from Tulane University including Morton Campbell and Warren Seavoy as professors Other fellows appointed include W F Book director of the psychological laboratory Matthew Winters tutor in anatomy C A Curry tutor in histology James E Moffett instructor in economics W M Logan assistant professor of geology Co M Bolser assistant in journalism Miss Florence Lyon teaching Spanish and Miss Cecile White instructor in philosophy Resignations accepted include John L Baker assistant professor of lun Richard A Rice associate professor of English and A H Berndt director of intercollegiate athletics.
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Indiana University
Indianapolis
Theodore Fr. Rose
J. W. Foster
John W. Cravens
Edwin Carr
School of Law
J. J. M. la Follette
Morton €. Campbell
Warren Seavey
Tulane University
New Orleans
W. F. Book
Psychological Laboratory
M. I. Haggerty
Matthew Winters
C. A. Curry
James E. Moffett
W. M. Logan
Co. M. Bolser
Florence Lyon
Cecile White
John L. Baker
Richarda. Rice
A. H. Berndt
Plans Park System In Indiana For State Parks
A spontaneous park movement grows across Indiana to conserve beauty spots with a voluntary committee backed by Gov. Samuel Ralston. They seek subscriptions to press 1917 legislature for a state park law, reporting about $25,000 pledged as they aim to acquire Turkey...
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Run
Indiana
Owen County
McCormick Creek
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Hoosier State
Samuel Ralston
New Incorporations and Name Changes Reported
The Clift and Hayes company of Newcastle is renamed Clift and Davis Shoe company with Shields High School Alumni and directors H. C. Johnson Anna Mills Thomas Galbraith Bernice White T. H. Montgomery Carl Switzer. Lancaster Merchandise company renamed Lancaster Capital with $10,000 General merchandise directors Mennons Liechty Alfred Sprunger Emanuel Sprunger Emanuel J. Liechty.
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Clift & Hayes Company
Newcastle
Clift & Davis Shoe Company
Shields High School
Seymour Directors
H. C. Johnson
Anna Mills
Thomas Galbraith
Bernice White
T. H. Montgomery
Carl Switzer
Lancaster Merchandise Company
Lancaster Capital
Mennon S. Liechty
Alfred Sprunger
Emanuel Sprunger
Emanuel J. Liechty
Record day as state board approves 78 compensation cases
The state industrial board set a new record by approving 78 cases in a day. Awards total several thousand dollars in full settlements and about 600 dollars weekly for ongoing disability, mainly for minor injuries. Notable awards include 1100 dollars to Bancroft of Michigan City and 495 to Erval Dennis of Muncie, with others over 100 dollars to multiple workers.
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State Industrial Board
John A. Bancroft
Michigan City
Bancroft
Redding & Ross
Edward Gibson
North Capitol Avenue
Dean Bros
Indianapolis
Erval Dennis
Muncie
Butterfly Baking Company
William Reichel
Reinhold Manufacturing Company
Joe Yuhaz
Mishawaka
George A. Valandingham
New Albany
Cecil Yagerlehme
Fort Wayne
Sam Kelley
Connersville
Gas Rates Lowered by Public Service Commission Terre Haute
The public service commission orders a lower gas rate for Terre Haute setting an 85 cent maximum per 1000 cubic feet and a stepped schedule to 50 cents for larger use, valuing Citizens Gas and Fuel at 770000 dollars. The decision, spanning 40 pages, finds current rates unreasonable and emphasizes a balance between consumer relief and company return.
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Public Service Commission
Terre Haute
Citizens Gas and Fuel Company
Commission
Evansville
Oil on Floor Burns at Brazilian Grocery Store
Fresh oil on the floor of James Halstead's grocery store ignited after a cigar stub was dropped. The alarm rang with a wrong signal, sending firefighters to the far end of town. The fire burned out once the oil was consumed, causing little damage.
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Brazil
James Halstead
Oil Well Near Gentryville Shows Promising Oil
Evansville reports a recently drilled wildcat well near Gentryville has been shot and now pumps oil. A number of local residents showing interest in the discovery and its production potential.
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Evansville
Gentryville
Hindu Sites for Damages Suit in Noblesville
Rev. Alpheus J. Sampson, born in India and a Hindu, sues Petéry Johnson in Noblesville for 25000 dollars damages over being called colored and a nigger. The case seeks to challenge racial slurs and insult claims in a civil action.
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Noblesville
Alpheus J. Sampson
India
Petéry Johnson
Candidates from Same City Vie for VP in History
Indianapolis men Marshal and Fairbanks, running mates for the Democrats and Republicans, are long time friends from the same city. Marshall was renominated by acclamation at St Louis, Fairbanks named by Chicago. Both have previously held the vice presidency and congratulate each other.
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Indianapolis
Marshall
St. Louis
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Chicago
Fairbanks
Mr. Fairbanks
Roosevelt
Missing Witness Reappears in Williams Bribery Case
Muncie reports Lloyd Cooley a young attorney and school teacher who was sought to testify in the Gene Williams bribery case has returned.His absence earlier during the Williams trial was deliberate. Courts may face unclear action as to Cooley’s status and possible proceedings.
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Muncie
Lloyd Cooley
Gene Williams
Cooley
Williams
Muncie Police Chief Arrested For Dynamiting and Bribery
Muncie police chief William A. McIllvain already under arrest on assault with intent to kill Frank Whitney and placing dynamite beneath the home of Special Deputy Prosecutor Wilbur Mann. He faces additional dynamiting charges and an indictment accusing him of conspiring with Mayor Rollin H. Bunch and others to solicit bribes from illegal operators.
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Muncie
Frank Whitney
Wilbur Mann
William A. McIllvain
Hyman
Mellivain
Rollin H. Bunch
Gene Williams
Escape from State Hospital Seeks Pettit at Large
Martinsville report says Thomas H. Pettit of Paragon, an inpatient at Southeastern Hospital Madison for months, escaped June 9. He is about five foot eleven, 175 pounds, blue eyes, black hair, last seen in a dark suit and black hat. His wife in Paragon seeks information on his whereabouts.
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State Hospital
Martinsville
Thomas H. Pettit
Paragon
Southeastern
Madison
Snowy Clark Dies At 41 Former Purdue Trainer
Lafayette sports figure Harry Snowy Clark died in a local hospital from dropsy at age forty one. For fifteen years he trained Purdue athletic teams and was a familiar figure in the Big Nine. He previously served as trainer at Indiana University and helped develop Elmer Oliphant, famed Army football star at West Point.
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Snowy” Clark
Lafayette
Harry
Purdue
Indiana University
Elmer Q. Oliphant
Army
West Point
Steamer Tura Joins Lower Ohio Trade Route
Evansville reports that the steamer Tura, owned by the St. Louis & New Orleans Packet Co., will operate in the lower Ohio river trade with three trips weekly between Evansville and Paducah, Kentucky. It replaces the already withdrawn steamer Ruth from the route.
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Tura
Ohio
Evansville
St. Louis & New Orleans Packet Company
Ohio River
This City
Paducah
Ruth
Will Appeal In Moose Liquor Case in Indianapolis
Special judge John K. Chappelle overruled the defense motion for a new trial in the Moose liquor case. John Faton, custodian of the lodge, fined 150 dollars plus costs and 30 days at the penal farm for liquor law violations, will appeal.
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Moose
Indianapolis
John K. Chappelle
Petersburg
John Faton
Lodge
Hospital Attendant Sentenced at Northern Indiana Hospital
Logansport report states William R. Kelley, a hospital attendant at the Northern Indiana Hospital for the Insane, was sent to the state penitentiary for 210 days after assaulting an inmate. Superintendent Dr. Fred W. Terflinger filed the charge.
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Logansport
William R. Kelley
Indiana Hospital For the Insane
Penul Fem
Fred W. Terflinger
Perry Estate Settled in Columbus News
Final report on the John A. Perry estate shows no will or near heirs. Two hundred fifty nine heirs proved their right to shares. Personal estate about $50,000 plus 500 acres near the city. Total settling costs estimated at $15,000.
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Columbus
John A. Perry
Perry
President orders mass National Guard call for border duty
Washington reports President Wilson orders virtually all National Guard units into Federal service. About 100,000 men will be mobilized for border duty with no planned drive into Mexico, while Secretary Daniels orders more warships to Mexican waters on both coasts to safeguard American lives. Gen Frederick Funston will set times and routes for border movements as needed.
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Washington
National Guard
States
District of Columbia
Wilson
Frederick Funston
Baker
Mexico
Daniels
Navy Department
Indiana Guards Mobilized For Mexican Border Service
Indiana gubernatorial and military leaders announce immediate mobilization of the Hoosier National Guard to Fort Benjamin Harrison in response to Secretary Baker and President Wilson orders. The 2,367 soldiers and 170 officers may be assembled within twenty-four hours, with full strength on duty across armories.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Baker
Ralston
Wilson
Hoosier
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Secretary of War
Central Department
United States
Indiana Guard
Bridges
Count Helmuth Von Moltke Dies in Berlin
Amsterdam June 18 Lieut Gen Count Helmuth Von Moltke chief of the supplementary general staff died of apoplexy during mourning in the Reichstag for the late Field Marshal Von Dergoltz He was nephew of the great strategist Von Moltke who directed the Franco Prussian War triumphs He rose from major in 1891 to general in 1899 and lieutenant general in 1902 becoming chief of staff credited with perfecting the army's organization.
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Amsterdam
Helmuth von Moltke
Reichstag
VonDergoltz
Berlin
Count von Moltke
von Moltke
Serious Auto Crash Leaves Family in Lafayette Hospital
In Lafayette Indiana on June 18 Benjamin Meyer aged 49 from Indianapolis lies fatally injured at St Elizabeth Hospital along with his wife and three children after an automobile crash near Mulberry. The car plunged over a forty five foot embankment while 17 year old Helen Moyer drove. Moyer has a skull fracture and remains unconscious while Mrs Moyer suffers severe chest injuries.
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Lafayette
Ind
Benjamin Meyer
Indianapolis
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Mulberry
Helen Moyer
Moyer
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