Bosse Re-elected Evansville Mayor Heads Indiana Democrats
Evansville mayor Penna min Bosse wins unanimous re election as state Democratic chairman in reorganization. Charles Murphy of Brookston named treasurer. Adelaide Steele Baylor Indiana Indianapolis nominated for superintendent of public instruction. Dr Carleton B McCulloch appears likely to be governor nominee with support flowing from rivals.
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Associated Press
Indianapoldes
Pennamin Bosse
Evansville
Anvas
Democratic State Committee
Charles Murphy
Brookston
Losse
Indiana
Adelaide Steele Baylor
Indianapolis
Walbursh
Miss Baylor
Wabash High School
Barbers Revert to 20 Cent Shaves and 40 Cent Haircuts
Indianapolis barbers backed down after a two week trial of 25 cent shaves and one haircuts. The conclusion endorsed a return to 20 cent shaves and 40 cent haircuts as business dropped when price increases were attempted.
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Indianapolis
Attorney Attacks VP Marshall Over Constitution Remarks
Rh. Minton, representing the Indiana Anti Naboon League, issues a statement criticizing Vice President Thomas R. Marshall for comments in a recent interview about tinkering with the constitution.
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Minton
Indiana Anti-Naboon League
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana State Dental Association meets at Claypool Hotel
The 62nd annual meeting of the Indiana State Dental Association is held at the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis with a large attendance.
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Indiana State Dental Association
Claypool Hotel
Indianapolis
Wilson Signs Army and Navy Pay Bill
President Wilson signed the army and navy pay bill providing a temporary adjustment of pay scales for officers and enlisted men pending permanent legislation.
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Wilson
Navy
Associated Press
Waserington
Salt Lake City Population Up 21 Percent, AP Reports
The commerce department announced Salt Lake City's population rising by 25,558 people, a 21 percent increase. Separate text mentions a person finding three mushroons after a drive and hunt.
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Salt Lake City
Associated Press
Washington
Ceresus Department
Utah
Women Actively In Indiana Democratic Politics Meeting
In Indianapolis on May 19 Democratic women meet at the Denver hotel led by Mrs Alice McCulloch of Fort Wayne and Benjamin Bosse of Evansville. They discuss roles, convention delegates, and increased recognition for women in the party with eleven Democratic delegates likely at the national convention.
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Indianapolis
Democratic Womens Site
Denver
Benjamin Dos
Evansville
Alice McCulloch
Fort Wayne
De.Culloch
Democratic Woman's Organization
Bosse
Hin
MeCulloch
Huge mushroom found near Cloondington by Lewis
William T. Lewis presented a gigantic one and quarter pound mushroom to the botanical department of Indiana University from his farm two miles south of Cloondington. It is believed to be the largest mushroom found in that state region, and Lewis says he has searched for mushrooms for over forty years.
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Botanical Department of
Indianiw University
William T. Lewis
Cloondingtonn
State health board warns on fake eye specialists tour
The state board of health issues a warning about two men touring the state posing as eye specialists connected with the board. They reportedly carry testing instruments and seize large fees for fake examinations and treatments.
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State Board of Health
State Board
Michigan City Soldier Returned Disabled For Life
Frank J. Duske of Michigan City who left home September 18 1917 to fight with American troops in World War I was returned disabled for life. He arrived from Walter Reed hospital Washington D C accompanied by a medical corps member and a government inspector. He was badly wounded at Chanteau Thierry and in the Argonne.
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Frank J. Duske
Michigan City
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington, D.C
Jaske
Chanteau Thierry
Argonne
Parade to honor Ship by Truck Good Roads Week in South Bend
A large totor parade is planned in South Bend tomorrow to celebrate Ship by Truck Good Roads Week, highlighting road transport progress and local civic spirit.
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South Bend
Carranza Admits Defeat After Flight From Siege Near San Marcos
May 14 carranza left besieged trains near San Marcos with a handful of cavalry and civilians in attendance. He told followers we are lost and farewell words were reported by special dispatches. The former Mexican Republic leader acknowledged the inevitable turn in the revolution as his escape proceeded.
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Menico
Carranza
San Marcos
Farmer Editor Foresees Food Famine From Poor Crops
Herbert Myrick editor of Farm and Home warns that bad weather and crops could trigger a U.S. food famine within ninety days. He projects butter at $2 a pound eggs $3 a dozen potatoes $15 a bushel and four dollars for a barrel of potatoes next winter without higher summer production.
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Albany
Herbert Myrick
Farm and Home
United States
German War Criminals Summoned to Appear
The chief imperial prosecutor has summoned war criminals listed by the allies to appear before the supreme court of Leipzig between June 17 and 20, according to reports from Berlin.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Supreme Court of
Outlaw yardmen unions denied by federal labor board
The United States Railroad Labor Board refused to hear petitions from outlaw yardmen associations formed after a switchmen strike. John Grunan of the Chicago Yardmen’s Association was told grievances could only be heard if members returned to their old unions, as the board cannot recognize outlaw groups.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
John Grunan
Chicuzo
G O P Nominee Faces Pressure Over State Accounts
Indiana headlines report Ora J. Davies of Kokomo Republican nominee for state treasurer under fire as state board volumes show shorted accounts. Calls grow for Davies to surrender ticket spot with possible replacement by David R. Scott of Linton amid internal party maneuvering.
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Indianapolis
State Board of Accounts
Ora J. Davies
Kokomo
Davies
David R. Scott
Linton
Scott
State Committee
Watson
Ben H. Urbans
Valparaiso
Plane forced down near Chesterton after fog
Sure Nutter piloting from Chicago to Cleveland descended at Chesterton Tod due to fog. The soft field caused the plane to tip but Nutter was unhurt. He was carrying mail to Cleveland and the mail was loaded onto a train.
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Sure Nutter
Chicago
Cleveland
Chesterton
Tod
Nutter
Chicago stores cut prices on clothing in May sale
Chicago merchants cut men and women clothing 20 to 30 percent amid weak demand. Louis Baer, head of a large shop, said reductions were not tied to living costs but to poor sales, blaming wet weather and cautious shoppers. Overalls priced at 4.00 had few takers.
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Chicago
Louis Baer
Baer
Minnesota forest fires halted by heavy rains
Heavy rains in northern Minnesota have practically eliminated further danger from forest fires for the present, according to authorities in Duluth. The downpours eased authorities concerns and reduced open flames across affected areas.
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Minnesota
Associated Press
Duluth
Poles Defeated By Bolsheviki Forces in Dispatches
London dispatches report Bolshevik forces winning important successes over the Poles. In Indianapolis Tidiana Daughters of Rebekah session elected officers with Valetta Kimmel of Kendallville named secretary and Dessie Ross of South Milford as assistant inside guardian.
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Associated Press
London
Mossow
Tidiana Daughters
Rebekah
Indianapolis
Valetta Kimmel
Kendallville
Dessie Ross
South Milford
Guardian
Demands Mean Big Rate Boost Across Rail System
Wage increases sought by railway brotherhoods could boost freight and passenger costs by up to 55 to 60 percent, with classifications showing rises from 91 to 148 percent. Details show conductor and brakeman pay jumps and new overtime schedules, while the Interstate Commerce Commission reports freight car movements easing grain jams and accelerating coal shipments.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
E. T. Whiter
Conference Board of Railroad Managers
McAdoo
Hines
Washington
Interstate Commerce Comission
New England
Atlantic Seaboard
Middle West
Fort Wayne Postoffice Clerk Arrested for Tampering
Elson Tresius, a Fort Wayne postoffice clerk for about two decades, was arrested on accusations of tampering with mail and taking about 2500 dollars from letter recipients over several months. He is free on his own recognizance while postoffice inspectors investigate. United States district attorney Brosius in Indianapolis and inspector W. O. Pratt reported the case.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Maits
Elson Tresius
Ft Wayne
United States
Indianapolis
Brosius
Cansht
40000 Men Idle in Detroit Amid Material Shortage
Detroit Mich May 19 estimated 40000 men are idle today due to a raw material shortage crippling many big factories. No relief is in prospect says John L Lovett manager of the Michigan Manufacturers association. Some plants shut down while others curtailed work forces during the recent switches strike about 125000 factory employees were idle.
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Detroit
Mich
John L. Lovett
Michigan Manufacturers Association
Edwardsburg Couple Injured When Team Runs Away
John Kugler and his wife of Edwardsburg Michigan were injured near Niles after a newly purchased team of horses they started home with bolted. Kugler suffered a broken leg and his wife a broken right wrist.
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John Kugler
Edwardsburg
Mich
Farmer
Niles
Kugter
Kendallville Man Narrow Escape From Gas Plant
Kendallville resident John W. Warvey narrowly escaped serious harm while working at his Delta Hight plant in the basement. An improperly placed exhaust pipe allowed toxic gas to build up. he was found unconscious on the basement floor when his wife checked on him after he did not come to dinner.
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John W. Warvey
Kendallville
Harvey
Revival Evangelist Bob Jones Heads South to Arkansas
Evangelist Bob Jones conducted a revival in South Bend Taxmore and plans a Blytheville Arkansas engagement. Jones is described as a major financial success.
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Bob Jones
South Bend
Taxmore
Blytheville
Ark
Mr. Jones
Keller Addresses Kiwanis Club
Prof. J. C. Keller spoke at the Kiwanis Club luncheon at Hotel Alderman detailing obstacles to growing a small city. He cited drifting from ideas after kickoff, overlapping groups with differing aims, and self serving interests as major barriers. About forty members attended.
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Kiwanis Club
J. C. Keller
Anderson Youth Harold McCurdy Arrested in South Bend
Harold McCurdy eighteen from Anderson ran away from home and was arrested in South Bend after joining the Sheesley carnival now exhibiting there.
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Harold McCurdy
Anderson
South Bend
Sheesley Carnival
Gem Restaurant Burglary Reported in Bikbart
Boys are believed guilty of the burglary at the Gem restaurant located at Gusher Ave and South Main Street in Bikbart. Candy and cigarettes valued at about $30 were stolen.
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Gem
Gusher Ave
South Main Street
Bikbart
Cummins Faces renomination contest in Iowa primary
May 19 features a race between U S Senator Albert B Cummins seeking renomination and challenger Cok Smith Brookhart as the Iowa primary on June 7 unfolds with no presidential preference at stake.
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Des Momms
U. S
Albert B. Cummins
Cok Smith W. Brookhart
Iowa
Shoes Dropping Predicted Across Major Markets
Forecasts from Chicago and Indianapolis and other cities indicate shoe prices will fall. Analysts cite supply adjustments and competitive selling as causes for the expected decline.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Six New Scarlet Fever Cases Reported in Elkhart
Health authorities in Elkhart report six new scarlet fever cases. local officials urge vigilance and remind residents of hygiene and early medical consultation to prevent spread.
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Elkhart
Gas Rates Boosted at Laporte by 300 Percent
In Laporte gas prices have been increased by 300 percent, news that signals a sharp rise in local energy costs affecting households and businesses.
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Laporte
Weather Brief: Partly Cloudy Night to Thursday
Partly cloudy tonight with a likely clear to fair Thursday. Light winds. No precipitation expected. Highs and lows not specified.
Indianapolis woman and taxi driver escape death in railroad collision
Miss Clara Hively of Indianapolis once a Farmers Mutual operator in Columbia City and Earl Shearer the taxi driver escaped serious injury when their taxi was hit by an Erie railroad freight engine in Huntington.
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Clara Hively
Indianapolis
Farmers Mutual
Columbia City
Earl Shearer
Huntington
Erie Railroad
Goshen Men Receive Cash for Sold Stock Drafts
Goshen residents who accepted sight drafts from Hollis of the American Fuel Atomizer Co as payment for stock they bought in the firm today received cash. The drafts were cashed at Shelbyville Illinois.
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Goshen
Hollis
American Fuel Atomizer Company
Shelbyville
Ill
Plot Uncovered in France Foolproof Conspiracy Revealed
Government officials disclose a startling plot involving a large conspiracy against the state. Early details indicate Soviet involvement and a planned destabilization effort. Further information will be released by authorities as investigations continue.
Real Revolution Strike Chiefs Bonded in Arrests in France
Paris reports police say May Day strikes aimed at seizing local governments in Orleans Tours Brest Bordeaux Marseilles Strasbourg and Paris were to be led by seven soviets once successful. Police seized papers from Boris Souvarine and Etienne Leveque and arrested leaders including Charlies Rappepart and M Monmousson.
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Paris
France
Boris Seuvarine
Etienne Leveque
Federation of Railroad
Orleans
Tours
Brest
Bordeaux
Marseilles
Strasbourg
Charles Ducrocq
Calliaux
Moscow
Copenhagen
Souvarine
Charlies Rappepart
Etienne Leveqne
M. Monmousson
Railroad Workers’ Union
Leon Midel
Paris, Lyons and Mediterranean Union
Gas Workers’ Federation
Stolen horse and buggy reported in Elkhart
The sheriff's office was notified that a horse and buggy belonging to Addison Stort of near Elkhart was taken from the streets there today at about noon.
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Sheriff's Office
Addison Stort
Elkhart
Chamberlain's Addition Lot Sale to Fuller
Jesse Cripe sold lot 54 and part of lot 338 in Chamberlain's addition to Whoebe J. Fuller for 1350 dollars.
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Jesse Cripe
Chamberlain
Whoebe J. Fuller
Peru Chamber Pushes Plans For Mass Home Construction
The Peru Chamber of Commerce works to spur building of numerous homes in Peru inviting developers and investors to boost housing supply and economic activity.
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