Marion chosen president of Indiana Elks lodge
The Indiana Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks elected Marion as president at their annual convention with Gary and Elwood among applicants for next year. A tour boat excursion from Gary featured Ellis seeing steel plants and a lakefront band concert followed by open house and athletic events. Delegations departed on late interurban trains after marching and singing in downtown streets. A reform school land purchase proposal was rejected by the legislature.
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Marion
Indiana
Tha
Ler of Elks
Inner’ Guard
H. 8. Miller
South
David R. Carelton
Gary
Elwood
Ellis
Lake Front Park
Hiks
Big Lodge
New parole appeals heard as state board meets in summer session
The state board of pardons begins a summer session June 21 hearing 11 parole appeals from two penal institutions. Old cases to be reopened include Charles Ward of Marion county 1907 murder. New cases feature Roscoe Taylor Dubois county life murder and Simon Winfrey Vanderburgh county life murder plus multiple petit and grand larceny, embezzlement and other charges from several counties.
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State Board of Pardons
Michigan City
Con‘tence
Roscoe Taylor
Dubois County
Simon Winfrey
Vanderburg
Charles Ward
Marion County
Ward
Thomas P. McIntyre
Joseph Flittner
Vanderburg County
CD. Smith
Decatur County
Indiana Reformatory
George Keller
Caiess County
Frank Murphy
Lake County
Harry W. Eckert
Howard County
Louis Miller
Pike County
Lee “Breedlove
Orange County
George Smith
Du‘beis County
Pensions Granted to Indiana Veterans and Claimants
A pension of 8 dollars was granted to William BH Longenecker of South Bend Indiana. Pensions of 12 dollars were granted to several Indiana claimants including D Fordyce of Whiting Permelia en Mitchell Caroline Noel Harriet A Strassweg Howell William R Jones Warsaw Woodward Laporte Hannah Bangle Kokomo Catherine Oakland City Amanda Whitestorm Sarah L Jer Newpoint and George Nagle.
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William BH. Longenecker
South *Bend
Ind
D. ‘Fordyce
Whiting
Permeliaen
Mitchell
Caroline Noel
Harriet A. Strassweg
Howell
William R. Jones
Warsaw
Woodward
Laporte
Hannah Blegate
Kokomo
Catherine
Oakland City
Amanda C. der
Whitestorm
Sarah L. Jer- Newpoint
Editors Dined at Hammond for Democratic Editorial Banquet
Senator John W. Kern told Hammond guests that American government gains faith from patriotic displays as cross party support for the president grows amid international tensions. About 200 editors and family members toured South Bend and Hammond before a Chicago visit, with speeches by A. M. Turner and Lew O Bannon. Mrs. Ralston praised the era’s character and urged pride in the nation.
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John W. Kern
Hammond
Indiana
Democratic Editorial Association
South Bend
Chicago
Sherman House
Hammond Country Club
Ilinois
Indiana Line
A. M. Turner
First National Bank of
J.D. Smalley
Lew O'Bannon
Editorial Association
J. H. Conroy
Calumet
Lake County
Ralston
Indianapolis
Wilson
Indiana State Fair premiums total 71507 prize list issued
The Indiana state fair premium list, to be issued by secretary Charles Downing, shows 71507.25 in prizes and purses across speed, saddle horse, draft, and livestock classes. Speed purses total 18000 with two Western Horseman stake races at 4000 and 8000. Cattle prizes sum 10877. sheep 8447. swine 4661. poultry 2354. Beefs, dairy cattle, horticulture, and other categories add to the overall rich offering. A large night horse saddle contest of 1000 leads the saddle awards to 2575 and harness prizes 3320. About 18000 copies will be mailed soon.
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Charles Downing
Indiana Fay
Western Horseman
Indiana Fair
United States
Downing
Bryan resigns as Secretary of State in letter to President
Washington reports Secretary Bryan tendering his resignation citing inability to join the note to Germany and urging peaceful submarine dispute resolution. He thanks the President for two years of service and wishes success to the administration.
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Bryan
Washington
State Department
W. J. Bryan
Bryan resigns as secretary of state over peace policy
Washington June 9 William Jennings Bryan three times Democratic candidate for president and long time peace proponent resigned as secretary of state in a dramatic clash with President Wilson over Germany policy. The resignation was accepted and a note to Germany prepared for Berlin. Acting Secretary Lansing will sign and the message will be telegraphed. The move signifies a firmer US stance amid the Lusitania dispute and war tensions. Vice President Marshall declined comment and Governor Ralston urged patriotism over partisan concerns.
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Washington
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Wilson
Germany
Robert ‘Lansing
Berlin
Seretary
Bryan
Ute Ae
Mr. Bryan
White House
Baltimore
National
Indianapolis
Marshall
Culver
Ind
Ralston
Indiana
Wilson Accepts Bryan Resignation with Regret and Respect
President Wilson writes to William Jennings Bryan confirming acceptance of his resignation as secretary of state. He notes two years of close association, shared aims, and mutual dedication to public service, while wishing Bryan success in future endeavors. The tone remains affectionate and respectful.
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Wilson
Mr. Bryan
Declaration at Signing Time Cites Treaty Ghent Context
Washington reports June declaration tied to Secretary Bryan resignation letter. He asserts the aim was the prevention of war, framing the treaty discussion as a peace effort and explaining the timing of his withdrawal.
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Ghent
Washington
Bryan
Indiana Sunday School convention plans in Logansport
The Indiana Sunday School Association has set June 15 16 and 17 for its fifty first annual convention in Logansport. About twelve hundred attendees are expected with county delegations led by Howard with 300 members. Delegates hosted in Logansport homes pay 25 cents for lodging and breakfast. other meals provided by church women.
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Indianapolis
Indiana, Sunday School Association
Logansport
Indiana
Howard County
St. Joseph
Laporte
Lake
Jasper
Tipton
Marshall
State Association
Wabash River
Laborer Killed In Dispute Over 35 Dollars
Stephen Costen, 31, a foreigner, sent Mitre Vel 35 dollars two years earlier. Vel shot Costen at Costen’s brother’s home, the first bullet severing the jugular and causing instant death. Vel fled, was captured by railway detectives in Logansport, and later jailed at Anderson after a failed second shot.
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Elwood
Stephen Costen
Mitre Vel
Old Country
Vel
Costen
Walter Costen
Logansport
Hiwood
Anderson
Logangport
Elect K of P Commander by Mail Across Indiana
General Loomis of Grand Rapids orders a mail election for brigadier general commanding the Indiana brigade U R K of P. Voters include colonels officers of Indiana units and battalions. Election by mail due June 15 forwarded to General Loomis at headquarters. Adjutant General Traubo and Cols. Wade and Shelthouge named to canvass votes. General Gray became brigade commander in 1911 for a four year term.
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Terre Haute
William B.gray
Covington
Indiana
U. R
G. H. Loomis
Grand Rapids
Mich
Loomis
Samuel L. Traubo
Rushville
Harry, Wade
Frank Shelthouge
Indianapolis
Gray
Merritt E.’ Wilson
Western Canada Railway Power and Education Growth
The text notes Dominion Railway control over rates and a court for complaints. It highlights education advances with University of Alberta attendance up 1000 percent over five years, from sixty-one districts. It includes a testimonial from J E Edward of Blackie Alberta praising profitable mixed farming, strong crops, good winters and summers, better health, and no land for sale with openness to inquiries.
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Corsica
University of Berta
Canada
J. E. Edward
Blackie
Alta
Iowa
Cass County
Russia Turns Temperate As Vodka Sales Drop
A Russian government monopoly ban on selling brandy began at mobilization and lasts over eight months. Moscow vodka consumption fell in 1914 after the measure, with July totals 359,124 gallons vs 612,686 in 1913, August 23,373 vs 667,926, and October 2,913 vs 707,688, while bottles remained prohibited in first class restaurants.
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Russia
Russian Empire
Moscow
One Night Treatment for Red Rough Hands
Old fashioned remedy promises relief for chapped sore hands with Cuticura Soap ointment. Instructions advise hot soaks, gentle rubbing, and a night bandage or gloves for best results. Sample offer by mail from Skin Book Cuticura Boston. Sold widely everywhere.
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Cuticura
Boston
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Gover Ralston
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