Army Life in Hawaii A Portrait of U S Troops on Oahu
The article surveys 8000 soldiers stationed on Oahu across Fort Ruger De Russy Armstrong Kamehameha Shafter and Schofield barracks. It notes healthful climate, Diamond Head fortifications, naval Pearl Harbor proximity, and large payroll while detailing daily life, civilian interactions, deserter incidents at sea, and the adaptability of Army families.
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United States
Army
Navy
Broadway
Gotham
Hawaii
Oahu
Honolulu
States
Philippines
Coast Artillery
Signal Corps
Fort Ruger
Fort de Russy
Fort Armstrong
Fort Kamehameha
Fort Shafter
Schofield Barracks
Naval Base
Pearl Harbor
Waianae
Koolau Mountains
Ledeliua Plain
Diamond Head
Ruger
Mill Village
Pineapple Field
Matsonia
Wilhelmina
United States Army
San Francisco
Armstrong
Neindy
Wealthy Pike County man in breach suit settles out of court
Miss Jennie M. Knox's twenty five thousand dollar breach of marriage contract suit against Henry Cassidy will be dismissed in the Pike circuit court. Knox, who worked for Cassidy fourteen years, alleged plans for a shared future including home improvements and a church affiliation, but Cassidy opted not to marry. The ceremony had surprised acquaintances in Daviess and Pike counties.
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Washington
Jennie M. Knox
Henry Cassidy
Pike County
Pike
Misa Knox
Mr. Cassidy
W. A. Jochum
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Amiel Turk
Miss Knox
Kern Likely to Speak at Good Roads Rally
Wayne County Good Roads association organizing an old trails celebration on July 4 expects Senator Kern to deliver the principal address. In a letter he expressed desire to attend and hoped to send formal acceptance soon.
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Kern
Richmond
Wayne County Good Roads Association
Senator Kern
Auto Runs Away In Lisbon Street Incident
A runaway car owned by A. B. Boszer of Lisbon sped down the main street, throwing Boszer to the ground and scattering pedestrians before crashing through the plate glass window in front of W. A. DeVault’s grocery.
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Newdallville
A. 8
Boszer
Lisbon
W. A. DeVault
Body Found Dangling Near Wabash River
A farmer plowing three miles west of Peru found the body of Thomas Brown dangling from a tree in a field by the Wabash river. A note pinned to his trousers claimed his innocence against charges brought by a young woman of the city. Brown, about sixty five, a single laborer, is identified as the deceased.
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Trea
Peru
Thomas ‘Brown
Brown
Bis City
Parole Violator Returned From Vacation At Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville Indiana paroled offender Roy Jarboe from Perry county is reported as the only escapee in years to run away on leave. Super intendent Peyton returns from two months west to bring him back after a sick relatives visit.
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Jeffersonville
D. C
India 18 Society annual outing to Battle Ground June 26
The India 18 Society of Chicago plans a June 26 outing at Battle Ground Tippecanoe County with 500 plus visitors. A Monon special train will bring guests from Chicago. luncheon, Indian costumes, professional lead party, motion picture reproduction, and addresses by Thomas R. Marshall Charles W. Fairbanks and Governor Samuel M. Ralston are planned. Indian tepees and ponies will enhance the scene followed by a Lafayette dinner party.
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India 18 Society
Chicago
Battle Ground
Tippecatoe County
Buttle’Ground
Thomas R. Marshall
Charles W. Fairbanks
Samuel M. Ralston
Lafayette
Boy 14s Flight Attempt Ends in Injury
Kavanaville John Mitchell aged fourteen living on Mt. Vernon road near the city tried to fly using a self made girder and wings from a pattern bought at a local store. He leapt from the left of a stable and crashed. his left arm broke near the elbow and he suffered slight internal injuries.
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Kavanaville
John Mitchell
Mt. Vernon Road
Mitchell
Worthington Church Dedicated by Topeka Minister
The Rev. Orville L. Cook of Topeka Kansas dedicated Worthington’s new Christian church assisted by Pastor Rev. W. B. Morris and other members. All town churches closed for the day to allow attendance. The church cost $15,000 and is described as modern and convenient.
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Worthington
Worthingston
Orville L. Cook
Topeka
Kas
W. B. Morris
Judgment Awards $1500 in Lake Superior Court Case
Hammond George Wertzeberger an employee of American Steel Foundries received a $1500 judgment after losing part of a finger at work. Juror also granted James Welich $1000 for a broken back from a fall off a scaffold while employed by Henry Goebel a Whiting contractor.
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Hammond
George Wertzeberger
American Steel Foundries Company
Lake Superior
James Welich
Welch
Henry Goebel
Noted Vincennes Loon Keeper William Swayze Dies
William Swayze, six feet seven inches tall and 255 pounds, former Vincennes police member and prominent patrolman, died at his home from stomach cancer. He leaves a widow and several children.
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Vincennes
William Swayze
Swayze
Police Department
Counterfeit $5 Bills Circulated in Fort Wayne
Police report counterfeit five dollar notes circulating in Fort Wayne. The bills look authentic at first glance but fail upon close inspection by their poor paper thread engraving and a noticeably altered Indian’s face.
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Fort Wayne
Sixth District Republicans Plan Love Feast in Shelbyville
At a Shelbyville meeting of the Republican county central committee a love feast for Sixth district Republicans was scheduled for Tuesday evening June 15 in the city. Enos Porter was appointed to consult the state committee and arrange a speaker for the occasion.
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Shelbyville
Republican County Central Committee
Enos Porter
State Committee
Civil War Veteran John P Leister Dies in Evansville
John P Leister age 71 or 70 a Civil War veteran dies in Evansville after a short illness He was a member of Farragut post Grand Army of the Republic He is survived by several children The body will be sent to Owenaville Indiana for burial
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Evansville
Farragut Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Owenaville
Ind
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Pacific
Oriental
Tep Et
Princeton
Ile
Selecta
Postoffice
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