Guard to Mobilize at Fort Harrison for Training
Indianapolis reports practically the entire Indiana national guard will be entrained to Fort Benjamin Harrison as soon as cots and clothing arrive from the War Department. Units will remain at the post until fully equipped and later move to the Hattiesburg training camp, with uncertainty about eventual France deployment. A surplus of tents has arrived and several units have already departed for Hattiesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana National Guard
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
War Department
Hattiesburg
Miss
Harry, B. Smith
Central Department
Ft. Harrison
Indiana
Smith
National Guard
State
Adjutant General
Indiana Guardsmen
Fort Harrison
France
Forthey’s Mighty Service to the World Highlighted
A fragment praises Eb They Forthey for significant service to the world, noting a strong dedication and impact beyond ordinary efforts. The，好 but the text is partial and focuses on widespread benevolence and purpose.
Trade Union Success In Effort to Shorten the Hours of Labor
Article by Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, praising the eight hour day as a fundamental progression for workers. It argues the shorter workday provides rest, recuperation, and development, elevating workers beyond mere toil and fostering greater energy and mental sharpness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Abor Day
Workers of America
Gore
Organized Labor Fights End to Industrial Wastage of Power
The piece argues that shorter workdays with higher wages enhance worker development and living standards. It claims wage gains accompany hour reductions and that organized labor success in recent requests improves homes, food, clothing, and opportunities for thought and aspiration.
United States as Nation of Workers Highlighted in Speech
A historical speech extols labor as the nation’s core, noting famous figures from Washington to Taft as workers. It recounts low early wages and rises through skilled trades, and warns of industrial illness, overwork, and the push for national preparedness. It links labor to democracy and critiques immigration and injunctions.
No Special Session for Indiana Declared by Governor
Gov Goodrich states there will be no special session of the Indiana legislature for the time being due to coal price fixes by President Wilson and commends his action in the coal crisis. Telephone patrons object to higher toll rates affecting Bartholomew county rural lines. Ten thousand bid farewell as Company F sails for Hattiesburg with veterans of three wars present. Wright bequest funds Arba cemetery and church for fifteen years. Liquor raid losses $1,000 destroyed by mayor order. A Fort Wayne student, Morris Hancock, 18, is killed after a prank involving a hose and an oncoming car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
William Howard Taft
United States
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank
Vanderlip
William H. Canniff
New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad
Michigan
Taft
George W. Wickersham
Theodore N. Vail
Bell Telephone
William C. Brown
New York Central Lines
Albert H. Smith
Robert S. Lovett
Union Pacific
Indiana
Indianapolis
Goodrich
Wilson
Columbus
Bartholomew County
Chamber of Commerce
South Bend
Company F
Hattiesburg
Miss
Will
Winchester
Thomas Wright
Arba
Clarence
Fort Wayne
Morris Hancock
Failure To Appear Will Be Desertion
Indiana men certified for national army service who fail to appear at the Louisville camp when notified will be treated as deserters. The announcement came from the federal Department of Justice via George N. Murdock, agent in charge of its investigative work in the state. Desertion in wartime carries the extreme punishment of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
National Army
Louisville
Federal Department of Justice
George N. Murdock
Arrests Expected Over Local Literature Distribution
Authorities plan to arrest several suspects after distributing socialist anti draft and conscription leaflets in the city. Investigators will reveal the names of those who distributed the material at homes and on downtown streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicknell
Fire destroys Coatsville hardware store and theatre
A large fire in Greencastle Coatsville destroyed the hardware and implement store and the moving picture theatre last week, with losses estimated around 10000. Evansville meat prices rise as packers report hog shortages and farmers abandon hog production due to high corn prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coatsville
Greencastle
Here
Moving Picture Theatre
Evansville
Ready to Receive Applications for Oaklandon Tuberculosis Hospital
Indianapolis authorities announce the county tuberculosis hospital near Oaklandon is ready to accept applications for admittance as the facility is expected to open mid September. Brigadier General Edward M. Lewis receives orders to report to Hattersburg Mississippi on August 25 to command the Indiana National Guard brigade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Oaklandon
Geta
Indiana
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Edward M. Lewis
Hattersburg
Miss
Indiana National Guard
Hoosier Notes and Local News Roundup
Terre Haute both parties push voter registration as only 14 000 of 38 000 are registered Evansville Vanderburg county agent Dillon S Myer resigns to join Indiana state office Elwood city council buys a 3500 motor hose wagon for November Greenfield Otterbein church mortgage paid off by burning mortgage Bedford four year old Bart Kern dies after accidental shooting by brother Walter seven injured Walter also dies Anderson three year old James R Guy dies after dog fight incident in city
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Terre Haute
Evansville
Dillon S. Myer
Vanderburg
Indiana
Elwood
Greenfield
Otterbein United Brethren
Bedford—Bart
Earl D. Kern
Williams
Walter
Anderson
James R. Guy
Carl Guy
Fly Rod Tactics for Bass: Light Methods and Stealth
The article extols light fly rods for bass in streams and lakes, urging downstream casting, wading, and careful presentation. It lists preferred flies and patterns, notes best lighting, and advises stealth to keep bass from shying away.
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Buck
Lord Baltimore
Montreal
Grizzly King
Coachman
Professor
Red Ibis
Seth Green
White Miller
Ferguson, McGinty
Emerson Hough
Silver Doctor
Parmanchee Belle
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Fort i
Indiana National Guards
Harry B. Smith
Central Department of War
Lafayette
Fyr Fyter Company
Ohio
A. C. Jones
Fame-Fullteton Laundry Company
Greenwood
Capital
Grafton Johnson
E. A. McAlpin
C. G
Sparta State Bank
Sparta
Optimo Mining Company
Webb-Coleman Company
Richmond
Charles E. Webb
Harold G. Coleman
Gertrude T. Coleman
The
Riverside Investment Company
James C. Curtis
John F. Boesinger
Paul C. Wetter
Washington, D. C
Elizabeth L. Beck
Belle R. Monroe
Emma McCoy
Sarah J. Lyman
Amanda Underwood
Ares
Flag
Frank L. Morrison
American Federation Labor
Congress of
Hartford City
L. G. Wilhelm
Secrest
Hoosier Notes
JE Saar
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