War News Briefs Highlight Verdun Front and Atlantic Auras
Allied and German forces clash along the Somme front with French gains north of Chaulnes and renewed drive toward Bovent. In the Atlantic the Dutch demand explanations for the Bloomersdijk sinking while U boats and neutral trade face wartime controls. President Wilson expands the advisory council as U S tensions with Germany persist over submarine warfare.
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Vermauntevillers
Somme
Bertin
The
Hague
Germany
Bloomersdijk
Atlantic
New England
Chaulines
Paris
Bovent
Chaulnes
Wilson
Count von Bernstorff
Long Branch
N. J
United States
Nantucket
von Bernatorich
Lansing
N. 2
Wealthy Detroit-area dealer shot in his office
Domestic Neil J. Berston, sixty, a wealthy real estate dealer, was shot and killed in his office at a Michigan city. District Attorney Charles F. Clyne said robbery appeared the motive and that Chicago coal dealers have been asked to confer regarding the recent rise in coal prices.
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Neil J. Berston
Liat, Mich
Charles F. Clyne
Chicago
Supreme Court Opens Fall Term Amid High Expectations
The Supreme Court began its fall term in Washington with anticipation that this session could be one of the most consequential in recent years. The docket features significant cases likely shaping future constitutional interpretation and federal power.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Washington
Reichstag to Seek 12 Billion Mark War Credit
The German Reichstag plans to request another war credit of 12,000,000,000 marks in the present session, according to the Amsterdam Koeltnische Volkszeitung.
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London
Reichstag
Amsterdam
Koetnische Volkszeitung
D A R Fountain Gift Unveiled at Indiana Statehouse
A D A R Centennial Fountain marker was unveiled at the Indiana statehouse. Governor Samuel M. Ralston accepted the gift from Caroline Scott Harrison chapter. Miss Julia Landers traced D A R work and the marker’s twofold purpose to aid travelers and inspire patriotism in youth.
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Indianapolis
Caroline Scott Harrison
Old Trails Road
Statehouse
Samuel M. Ralston
America
Samuel B. Perkins
Charles A. Bookwalter
Miss Landers
Barbara Landers Bridges
Franklin Landers Bridges
Indiana National Guard
William Landers
Caleb S. Denny, Jr
Samuel Elliot Perkins IV
Cornell Professor Completes Indiana Tax Study Tour
Robert A. Campbell of Cornell University finished field work for a special Indiana investigation on taxation. He selected 25 counties, with assistants and students from Indiana University, and compiled data for a forthcoming commission report to guide next legislature.
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Indianapolis
Robert A. Campbell
Department of Political Science
Cornell
Campbell
Indiana
Indian University
Completing Arrangements for Colony at Winona
Warsaw William A Peterson a Chicago nurseryman planned a Bethany girls colony at Winona. He will invest from 15000 to 20000 dollars by buying ten lakefront acres and moving 12000 yards of earth. Fifteen cottages with a central auditorium will form a permanent retreat.
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Warsaw
William A. Peterson
Chicago
Winona
Bethany
Riley Day Celebration at Brandywine Creek Park
The community observed Riley Day with a one day closure of business and dismissal of city and Hancock county schools. A stage was set on the creek bank with pumpkins fodder and goldenrod decorations and a large portrait hung in a tree over the water at the old swimmin' hole now Riley park along the Brandywine.
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J. W. Riley Greenfield
City
Hancock County
Riley
Riley Park
Brandywine
Replicas Move Into Indiana State House Rotunda
At Governor Ralston's suggestion the Corydon replica of the first state capitol, once shown in Harrison county centennial parade, has been moved into the state house rotunda.
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State House
Indianapolis
Ralston
Corydon
Harrison County
Indiana State Farm Prepares for Winter
Greencastle C B Talkington superintendent at the Indiana State Farm leads 650 workers in fall tasks and a spring levy near Deer Creek is being rebuilt to shield many acres from overflow.
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Greencastle
C. B. Talkington
Deer Creek
Minister Fifty Years Dies in Newcastle
The Rev Milton Mahin, a veteran Methodist minister with more than fifty years in service, dies at his Newcastle home. He held important offices in northern Indiana during his long ministry though the obituary fragment ends mid sentence.
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Newcastle
Diphtheria Cases Focus on South Indianapolis
A map of reported diphtheria cases shows about 75 percent in the city’s south section. Dr. Herman G. Morgan, secretary of the health board, credits school medical inspectors for preventing a serious epidemic by removing infection sources from public schools.
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Indianapolis
City Board of Health
Herman G. Morgan
Indiana guardsmen discharged for dependents
The following Indiana guardsmen have left for Ft Benjamin Harrison discharged due to dependent wives and relatives Reuben Long Homer Dunn Russell Karney Earl Chenault and Claude Hinton all of Tell City and William Stevens of Field Hospital No 1 Connecticut?
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Liano Grande
Texas
Indiana
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Reuben Long
Homer Dunn
Russell Karney
Earl Chenault
Claude Hinton
Tell City
Land
William Stevens
Field Hospital No. 1
Change in Saturday Institute Law Approved
Indianapolis superintendent J G Collicott reports the state board of education approved his recommendation to make Saturday institute attendance optional rather than mandatory. The notice confirms the change in the law governing school institutes.
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Indianapolis
J. G. Collicott
State Board of Education
Loss of Hand Brings $15000 Verdict in Railroad Suit
Richmond jury awards Clarence Teiltsort $15000 against the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for the loss of a hand. In Martinsville, Edith Moon of Indianapolis wins $6000 against the Indianapolis Traction Terminal Co. Seven Hammond restaurants robbed. bandits escape with about $3000. The six perpetrators struck northern Hammond eateries.
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Richmond
Wayne
Clarence Teiltsort
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Martinsville
Edith Moon
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Traction & Terminal Company
Hammond
Magnetos Ready for Detroit Shipment from Indiana Reformatory
A consignment of 3,117 magnetos weighing 26,658 pounds is prepared at the Indiana reformatory for shipment to Detroit auto manufacturers. The magnetos were produced in reformatory trade schools.
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Jeffersonville
Indiana Reformatory
Detroit
Mich
Indianapolis
Ralston
Charles Garret
Columbus
Indiana
Winsmac
Cass Township
Fred Timm
Amos Chambers
Bartholomew County
Wal’ Nut
Springs
Tex
Eric
Western Acite
Sacred Mushroom of Aztec and Its Dangerous Lore
A summary of Aztec sacred mushrooms and their potent effects. The article notes the mushroom is seen as both meat and drink by Mexicans, its visions and tonic uses, the alkaloid anhalonia, and cautions about its danger and legal cultivation under glass in the United States.
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United States
Mexico
Wisconsin
Indiana
Water bill quip in classroom tale
A teacher explains that good comes from one source by using a house with taps in all rooms not connected to the street main. When no water flows the class expects to blame the main, but a student bluntly says the water bill wasn’t paid.
A Word to the Wise on the Clothing Fund
The rector urges a collection for the poor's clothing fund but notes contributions are welcome yet not required. He emphasizes voluntary giving and appeals to the congregation's generosity.
Realizing the Consumer in a Gasoline Moment
A cartoonish exchange features a speaker stressing the reader’s status as the ultimate consumer. Mr Chuggins concedes, saying he recognizes it each time he pours gasoline into his car, highlighting everyday consumption.
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Mr. Chuggins
New Alloy Mimics Gold Using Copper Antimony Mix
A substitute for gold is created from 94 parts copper and 6 parts antimony with a touch of magnesium carbonate to boost weight. The alloy reportedly can be drawn, wrought, and soldered like gold and takes a golden hue. Cle. is worth something. Nike: 25 cents at pound.
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Nike
One He Missed Adam Had His Tots But Never Faced Jury
Fragmentary line mentions a person named Adam and a reference to never facing a jury. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context, making full interpretation uncertain.
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Adam
Clean Brushes and Hats Explore Gentle Care
Fragmentary text mentions brushes and hats with a focus on gentle handling. Unclear details about timing or actions.
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Butte, Mont
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Slineig Federation of Women
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