World News in Briefs Amid Frontline Moves and Fires
Front reports say Russian advances stall in Volhynia Galicia and Carpathians while German and Austrian forces gain ground along the Somme. British and French losses and ship torpedoing events are noted, with Romania seeking alliance as Bulgaria pushes toward Kavala. An earthquake devastates Eureka California and a Chicago gasoline explosion kills an oil expert as milk deliveries resume in St. Louis amid wage talks. A missing navy officer reaches Copenhagen after Crockerland service, and a South Bend tragedy follows a Mississippi assault.
Domestic Doctor Shot in Rock Island
Domestic Dr W B Pomeroy of Davenport Iowa was shot and fatally wounded at Rock Island Illinois by James Poulos a former patient Poulos says Pomeroy attacked him. Eight men are dead and several missing after a boiler explosion at the Harlan Norris Stove Factory in Jackson Tennessee. Receivership for the Boston Maine railroad serving four northern New England states and Canada was sought in a federal court bill in Boston. American fishing schooners Maxine Knott of Gloucester Massachusetts and Lizzie Griffin of Bangor Maine seized off Iceland by British patrol boats were taken to Lerwick Shetland Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Pomeroy
Davenport
Rock Island, Il
James Poulos
Poulos
Pomeroy
Harlan Norris
Jackson, Tenn
Boston & Maine Railroad
New England
Canada
Boston
Maxine Knott
Gloucester
Mass
Lizzie Griffin
Bangor
Iceland
Lerwick
Rhetland
London
Five Thousand American Troops Parade in Mexico Review
A grand review in Mexico showcased 5,000 U S infantry cavalry and artillery units marching past Brig Gen John J Pershing after months of active service and re equipment. The international commission members were Lane Gray and Mott with Lansing announcing the lineup. Baker stated National Guard remains on the border until withdrawal can be safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
John J. Pershing
International Commission
United States
Franklin K. Lane
Interior
George Gray
Delaware
John R. Mott
New York
Washington
Lansing
Baker
Wilson presses for eight hour day to avert national strike
President Wilson seeks congressional support for an eight hour day as a fair measure to avoid a nationwide strike. Congress is told it has power to pass such a law. A railway executives board backs concessions, tying a requirement to the eight hour day. Army appropriations pass in the House without war articles. Allies threaten protest over the Thomas shipping bill amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pope
National Association of Manufacturers
Wilson
Washington
Congress
As. Board of Strategy
Hay
Virginia
Senate
Thomas
England
France
Fort Wayne
Joseph Vachon
Vachon
Orange County Apples Win Four First Prizes at Niagara Falls Show
Orange County exhibitors led by Tricounty Apple Growers Association of Orange Lawrence and Washington counties captured two international trophy cups and two silver medals, the only Indiana entries, with winners grown near Orleans and supervised by Robert A. Troth of Orleans.
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Orange County
Niagara Falls
Orleans
Indiana
Triounty
Associaton
Orange
Lawrence
Washington Counties
Robert A. Troth
Grimes
Jonathan
Winesap
United States
Canada
Europe
England
Indiana governor wary on Mexican border inspection trip
Hoosier notes indicate Governor Ralston has no plans for a border inspection visit to view Indiana troops at Llano Grande Texas. Brigadier General Parker invites him to observe the Llano Grande district troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ralston
Indiana
Llano Grande
Tex
James M. Parker
Columbus
Gordon Reap
Bartholomew County
Fayette County
Connersville
The
Fair Association
Hammond
Charles Greenwald
Lake County
Clarence Deems
Sixth Field Artillery
United States Army
Paoli
Orange County
Indiana Governor Approves DAR Centennial Memorial at Statehouse Yard
Governor Ralston after a state board meeting said the Daughters of the American Revolution may place a centennial memorial in the south part of the statehouse yard facing West Washington Street. The plan centers on a fountain with inscriptions honoring Indiana and the 1816 1916 Congennial. The D A R aims to unveil the memorial October 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ralston
State Board of Buildings and Property
Daughters of the American Revolution
Statehouse Yard
West Washington Street
State Board
The
Indiana
Sarah R. Bowlton
Winona Assembly Directors Elected At Annual Meeting
At Winona Lake annual stockholders meeting, directors for the year were elected including William J. Bryan, W. P. Carmichael, EE O Excell, S. C. Dickey, Marion Lawrence, W. H. McCurdy, Ww. D. Frazer, M. B. Williams, C. G. Jordan, Benjamin M. Nyce, I. BE Honeywell, A. Judson Arrick, E A K Hackett, B S Scott, J. J. Humphreys, W. F. Irwin, Parley E. Zartman and others. 1917 budget exceeds $1,000,000.
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Warsaw
Winona Assembly and Bible Conference
Winona Lake
William J. Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
W. P. Carmichael
St. Louis
EEO
Excell
Chicago
S. C. Dickey
Winona
Lloyd D. Claycombe
Indianapolis
Marion Lawrence
W. E. Biederwolf
Monticello
W. H.mccurdy
Evansville
Fort Wayne
B.S. Scott
Nashville Dedicates First County Street Lights
A large crowd from Brown County gathered to witness the electric street lights go into service marking the last Indiana county to adopt street lighting. A band concert accompanied the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Brown County
Indiana
Logansport Heat Melts Wax Displays Injures Three Women
In Logansport a department store high heat caused wax to melt on three women in display windows. The affliction affected their heads and they were removed from the display area for care.
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Logansport
Optimists Club Planned in Evansville
A new Evansville Optimists' Club will form with heads of local firms joining the organization. A.V. Babb, agent for affiliated Optimist clubs nationwide, is in town from Indianapolis to promote the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WII
Optimists’ Club
Evansville
Optimists
A.V. Babb
United States
Andianapolis
First Death at Wabash City
The ten month old child of Fred King a laborer died of infant paralysis, marked as the first death in the city. The brief notice notes the illness and date of death, underscoring a rare fatality in Wabash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Fred King
Anfaen
Jn Sek
Indiana Troops to Guard Rio Grande under Colonel Coulter
General orders from the War Department assign Indiana troops to guard duty along the Rio Grande to relieve regulars. The Twenty sixth Infantry will move. Indiana units from Llano Grande will be stationed at Santa Maria Progresd Mercedes Pump Donne Pump and ranches. Second Regiment Company A Vincennes Captain Davies and Company B Terre Haute Captain Moniger head to Harlingen pump and LaFreda respectively.
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Liando Grande
Tex
Indiana
BE. M. Lewis
War Department
Rio Grande
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Twenty-sixth
Mexico
Llano Grande
Santa Maria
Pro—gresd
Mercedes
Pump
Donne Pump
Regulera
Field Artillery
Indianapolis Signal Corps
Coulter
Vincennes
Davies
Harlingen
Terre Haute
Garrett A Moniger
LaFreda
Plan to send for wives at Llano Grande camp
Llano Grande Texas. Camp Llano Grande plans to establish a colon y for officers families close to the camp. First Indiana infantry officers led by Second Lieutenant Kleifgen and Captain Chambers approve sending for their wives. About fifteen families expected in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano Grande
Tex
Camp Llano
Grande
Indiana Infantry
William Kleifgen
Kleifgen
Chambers
Lesiie Naftiger
Livengod
Perry
Stutzmann
Epperly
Cliggmbers
Camp Gossip Signals Signal Company Ready for Rio Grande Service
Captain Nicolai of Indianapolis based Company A signals the impending arrival of horses and rolling stock. The outfit is set to provide service along the Rio Grande, with nearly 100 moniteurs of the Improved Men jt presiding as equipment arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicolai
Signal, Corps
Indianapolis
Will” KO
Rio
Grande
Monitiers
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Robert &. Turner
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Copenhagen
MUK Dealers’ Association
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South Bend
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Miss
Inez Meckles
Marshall County
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Robert B. Duff
Clay City
Gilbert L. Hugh
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A. J. Utemire
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T. L. Winley
Missouri Valley
R. A. Mortland
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Joseph BR. Ladd
Harrison
Wieconsin
Faith A. van Tassfi
Whitehall
Hoosier
WW Brief
Danville
Malinda Chambers
George W. Nave
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Ben Goldsmith
Williamson
Hoosier Notes
Statehouse
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Gary
Miller
Mancie
Muncle
Joseph Lippi
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