European War Wide Action Across Fronts Reported
European fronts see German air raids on Bielostok Russian rail hub while Britain reports 540,000 front-line troops. Italian entry looms. Austro German moves, Russian gains, and renewed streetcar wage talks shape global tension amid violence and political arrests.
Wilson Rejects Arms Embargo and Neutrality Change
President Wilson told Count von Bernstorff the United States will not embargo arms nor alter neutrality laws during the war. He rejected the ambassador’s proposals and defended U S neutrality enforcement. The note followed claims of bad faith and sought to limit belligerent actions.
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United States
Wilson
Count von Bernstorff
Washington
Indiana Honors Compact Centennial Plans with New Commission
Governor Ralston appoints Indiana Historical Commission led by Charity Dye to organize the 1916 centennial celebration. Members include Charess W Moore, Samuel Foster, James Woodburn, Harlow Lindley, and Dr. Frank Wynn. diverse party balance with three Republicans, one Progressive, four Democrats and a suffragist. The panel will coordinate a pageant, education efforts, and public programming for the state’s milestone. The Indiana penal farm near Greencastle opens with 36 prisoners now and capacity for hundreds, featuring a large dormitory, kitchen, and growing agriculture, gardens, and orchards under Superintendent Talkington.
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Lindley
Earlham College
Indiana History
State Library
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O’bannon
Corydon
Harrison County
Rey
John Cavanaugh
University of Notre Dame
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Bloomington
Michigan City
Jeffersonville
Talkington
Lst
Putnamville
New State Printing Law Condemned by Labor Union
A resolution censuring Democratic members of the 1915 Indiana General Assembly for passing the Chambers printing bill was reported to Central Labor Union. The Typographical Union No 1 adopted the resolution accusing the bill of favoring small papers with nonunion printers, pushed by Governor pressure and Speaker Bedwell. Joseph P. Rolles and Herbert Wright were elected as trustees of the Central Labor Union.
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Molders’ Union No
Plainfield Boys' School Expenditure Report Praised
The Indiana state board of accounts field examiners James L Burns and Harvey Cush commend the administrative handling of funds at the Plainfield Boys' School after a detailed examination of expenditures from available appropriations. The report highlights orderly affairs and prudent financial management.
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Harvey, Cushman
Indiana State Board of Accounts
Plainfield
Achoo
Fatal Overnight Proposal Sparks Mixed Joy
Vandalia Trippitts, age thirty nine, faced a dramatic moment when a marriage proposal came by telephone at night. She cried in her boudoir, torn between elation and regret at not learning who rang and why the sudden happiness arose.
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Vandalla Trippitts
Detroit
Free Press
Touches of eczema soap and ointment ad promises clear skin
The copy promotes Cuticura cleansing soap and healing ointment for skin scalp hair and hands. It claims fragrance and creaminess as superior emollients and offers free samples by mail via postcard to Cuticura Dept XY Boston, sold widely.
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Cuticura
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Things He Hasn't Done
A British officer writes to his family about 168 hours of leave and the small comforts missed after three months in the field. He lists simple pleasures denied by khaki life: bedsheets, hot baths, stairs, carpets, fresh fish, real shops, and evenings with papers, but notes the experience was worth the sacrifice.
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Gamart
Lightening the Load O'Brien Rape Alive Rescue
A Boston Transcript snippet shows a tense exchange amid debris with mentions of O'Brien alive and a voice confirming his presence. The dialogue implies a rescue mission and requests for others to move back to allow space for rescuers.
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Big Delaney
O'Brien
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Girl of the Period Dialogue on Bride’s Housekeeping
A humorous exchange questions a bride’s housekeeping skills noting she favors ice cream soda for breakfast. The dialogue suggests social norms and light domestic observations in a period context.
Morning cup of Postum praised by a lady doctor
A lady doctor extols Postum as a daily enjoyment and non stimulant alternative to coffee. She began eight years ago to avoid restless nights while maintaining energy for business. She notes improved sleep weight gain and steadier nerves after switching and urges others to try it as suggested on the package.
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