Sherman to keynote Republican banquet in South Bend
United States Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman of Illinois will be the principal speaker at a large Republican banquet in South Bend on December 23. Plans for forming a permanent St Joseph County Republican club will be outlined, with 600 voters already pledging to join, says temporary secretary Paul Frankel.
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South Bend
Ind
United
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Illinois
Plana
St. Joseph County
Old Democratic Cay Reflections On Economy Ahead Of Election
The Princeton Clarion-News notes that old-time Democrats discuss economy before elections, but warns that a Democrat legislature often proves reluctant to cut expenditures when it begins budget cutting.
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OLD Democratic Cay
Princeton
Perry County Prohibition Official Quits for Republican Rally
Tell City Ind December 18 Sia C Cummings secretary of Perry county Progres sive party resigns and declares he will affiliate with the Republican party. In a letter to the Republican State Committee he says the Progressive party failed to achieve patriotic aims and joining the GOP is necessary to oust current power.
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Tell City
Ind
Sia C. Cummings
Progressive Party
Perry County
Republican Party
Republican State Committee
Cumming
Christmas Saving Club enrollment extended by one day
Citizens Trust Company announces Saturday evening enrollment hours from 6 45 to 7 45 for the Christmas Savings Club to allow members to enroll one day ahead of the planned December 21 opening. Early indications show strong interest across all club classes.
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Citizens Trust Company
Trust Company
City Employees To Receive December Salaries
City officials and police will be paid this Saturday from City Clerk John J. Snyder. The payment, covering December salaries, comes as funds from the fall tax collection are available.
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John J. Snyder
Indicted Indiana Legislators Face Fraud Charges
Twelve members of the 1913 General Assembly and others indicted December 4 by the Marion County grand jury face verdicts in Criminal Court. Judge Markey is to rule first week next after final written opinions. John J. Keegan was not tried. if others are acquitted, his indictments may be quashed.
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General Assembly
Marion County Grand Jury
Indianapolis
Markey
John J. Keegan
Keegan
Baker
Ferdinand Winter
Indiana
Palatare
Republicans to convene in Indianapolis for 1915 caucus
Indiana Republicans call a meeting at Hotel Severin December 19 to prepare for the 1915 General Assembly. Jesse Eschbach of Kosciusko County leads in the race for House floor leader while Robert H. Acre seeks caucus chair. Arthur R. Robinson is unopposed for Senate floor leader. The session aims to introduce minority members before January 7 opening.
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Indianapolis
Ind
General Assembly
Severin
Will H. Hays
Indiana
Senate
Jesse Eschbach
Kostinsko County
House
Eschbach
Republican State Committee
Robert H. Acre
Merion County
Arthur R. Robinson
Marion County
Turkish swindler jailed in Floyd County case
James George, known as the Turk, and Billie Rochas were sentenced by Judge John M. Paris in New Albany to one to seven years in the Indiana Reformatory for obtaining $50 from Western Union by a forged money order. The scheme included forging Tutus Rockas of St Louis, and $48.20 was recovered after stop payment. John Shew received one to fourteen years for house breaking and larceny. Prosecutor C. E. Howeter led the Western Union case.
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Zilbou Imbehim
Alia
James the Turk
James George Aiu
Billie Rochas
Swington
Indiasga Reformatory
John M. Paris
Floyd County
New Alben
Western Union Telegraph Company
Tutus Rockas
St. Louis
Theodore Rockas
C. E Howeter
John Shew
Indiana Reformatory
Wagon Collision Hurts One Driver but No Serious Injuries
A grocery wagon owned by Jom McIntyre and driven by Virgil Weber was struck by a city car on East Chestnut Street. The wagon overturned dumping mincemeat and goods. Weber was thrown but escaped with no serious injuries. The wagon was to Holzbog and Bro for repairs.
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Jom McIntyre
Wat' Street
Virgil Weber
East Chestnut Street
Webern
Port Fulton
Walnut Street
Weber
Holzbog & Bro
Postoffice Extends Hours For Holiday Service
Postmaster James E Burke announces extended evening hours starting next Monday and continuing through Christmas. Windows will stay open only as long as patrons are served and no closing time is fixed. The move aims to speed prompt receipt and shipping of Christmas packages.
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James E. Burke
Jury Deliberates After Five Day Clark Circuit Court Hearing
After a week long hearing at Clark Circuit Court a jury now weighs James Harris versus Henry Treloar over 5000 in alleged malicious prosecution. Trials included a motion to amend the complaint and testimony about an insanity arrest. Other actions include guardianship and dower matters and a death damages suit against Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad dismissed.
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Clark Circuit
James Harris
Henry Treloar
Ed C. Hughes
L A. Douglass
Harris
Treloar
Hartis
George Meyer
Joseph Woorgy
Thomas H. Stradey
Chester Cravens
Daisy Cravens
J. Fred Beggs
Robert Aldrich
Baltimore & Ohioe Southwestern Railroad Company
John M. Paris
New Albany
Mra
Elizabeth Bower
John Bower
Anthony Bower
Woolley
Unique Sample Plow Showcased by Avery Sons
An employee of B F Avery and Sons of Louisville demonstrates a unique sample plow to friends at a local event. The illustrated model mirrors the standard chilled plow but with nickel plating and wooden handles missing only. uses a small wrench for assembly and highlights the firm’s progressive design and sales appeal.
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B. F. Avery and Sons
Louisville
B. F. Avery & Sons
Avery
Dream Theater Screens Tonight with Hs Talented Wife Featured
The program tonight features the film Hs Talented Wife as a feature picture alongside the regular weekend vaudeville. Don’t miss the matinee Saturday.
Real Estate Transfers From Clay and Decatur Counties
Henry Packwood of Clay county residing at Borden conveyed the east half of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 27 containing 20 acres to Martin Mall for 400 dollars. Oscar G. Miller and wife Clara Miller of Decatur county conveyed to Mary Park the southern half of lot 3 in block 63 of Jeffersonville for 250 dollars.
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Henry Packwood
Clay County
Borden
Martin Mall
Oscar G. Miller
Clara Miller
Decatur County
Mary Park
Jeffersonville
Christmas Savings Club Promises Small Change, Big Gift
An advertisement urges readers to accumulate DIMES NICKELS and PENNIES in the Citizens Trust Company Christmas Savings Club, claiming small savings will grow into a generous sum for the season.
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Citizens Trust Company
Christmas Savings Club
No Action in Jones Case Delays Commitment to Hospital
No steps have been taken to commit John J. Jones to a hospital for treatment after a lunacy commission found him of unsound mind. Circuit Clerk Ballard doubts Clark County will pay Southeastern Hospital for the Insane costs or inquest expenses of 22 dollars. Jones remains at the Indiana Reformatory, with county officials silent on who should bear relocation costs, and the case may be reviewed by Governor Ralston.
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John J. Jones
Indiana Reformatory
Ballard
Clark County
Jones
Southeastern Hospital
Reformatory
Daviess County
Ralston
Citizens Trust Christmas Savings Club Forming Now
Advertisement urges readers to join the Citizens Trust Company Christmas Savings Club early to gain full membership benefits and secure a special clue. Hurry to enroll and participate in the savings initiative.
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Citizens Trust Company
Christmas Savings Club
Northwest bound George Carr to visit parents
George Carr son of George Carr of this city is expected home soon to visit his parents on Spring Hill after residing in the northwest and having been in Seattle Washington.
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George Carr
Spring Hill
Seattle
Real Estate Deed Transfer on Mechanic Street
Through a deed filed in the County Recorder’s office, Jame R. Capehart conveys to Wil Ham F. Linck and wife Lot 4 and part of Lot 5, Block 72, city on Mechanic Street north of Court Avenue.
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Office
County Recorder
Jame. R. Capehart
Wil Ham F. Linck
Mechanic Street
Court Avenue
Citizens Trust Company Christmas Savings Club Ad
Save for any purpose by joining the Citizens Trust Company Christmas Savings Club. It offers an easy way to cover doctor bills coal bills interest and insurance with membership.
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Citzens Trust Company
Christmas Company
Christmas Savings Club
Judge Fortune Disqualified In Curry Tax Case
In Clark Circuit Court the presiding judge James W Fortune was found disqualified due to a short period on Curry s bond. The State of Indiana on relation of Jeffersonville Civil and School Townships sues Fry L Curry and his bondsmen over alleged expenditures. A new judge will be selected to try the action.
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Indiana
Jeffersonville
Fry L. Curry
Clark
James W. Fortune
Curry
Christmas Exercises Held In Public Schools
Before closing for the holidays the public schools conducted Christmas exercises in the lower grades this afternoon. Schools will dismiss today and resume January 4 for the holidays.
Richard Moyer Sent to Indiana Reformatory
Under conviction in Tippecanoe county Richard Moyer arrived yesterday to serve one to eight years for petit larceny at the Indiana Reformatory.
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Tippecanoe County
Richard Moyer
Indiana Reformatory
Carranza forces claim capture of San Pedro de las Colinas
An official Carranza report says forces captured San Pedro de las Cololina and head to Torreon. Reports from travelers confirm fighting east of Torreon with Ville sending strong reinforcements from a large southern garrison.
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el Paso
Texas
Carranza
San Pedro de Las Colentina
Torreon
Tralin
Prisoner James Grant Improves in Indiana Reformatory
James Grant, an inmate at the Indiana Reformatory, was critically ill with blood poisoning. His brother Ernest Grant was summoned from Evansville as reported, and Grant is said to be considerably improved in the hospital of the institution.
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James Grant
Indiana Reformatory
Ernest Grant
Evansville
Douglass New Commander of Indiana National Guard Company
Laurant A. Douglass received a gubernatorial commission from Samuel M. Ralston to lead Company M First Regiment Indiana National Guard. He was sworn in by Circuit Clerk Batlard after replacing Capt J L Glascock at the Indiana Reformatory. Jeffersonville feared loss of the company but Douglass secured action.
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Laurant A. Douglass
Samuel M. Ralston
Indiana National Guard
Douglass
Batlard
Mr. Douglass
J.L Glascock
Indiana Reformatory #2
Jeffersonvill
Misfortune Strikes Mrs May in Petersburg Accident
Petersburg Indiana reports Mrs William May slipped on the fire at home eight miles east of town Wednesday night and broke her right arm. On the way to a doctor she fell again and broke the other arm and collar bone.
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Petersburg
Ind
Here
William May
Bedford Jury Deadlocks in Howell Murder Trial
A Bedford Indiana jury could not reach a verdict in the Elmer Howell murder case over Jeff Jones's death. The judge set Howell’s bail at 8,000 dollars, which he could not post, leading to a hung jury and the case ending without a conviction.
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Bedford
Ind
Tria
Elmer Howell
Jeff Jones
Judes ‘Bwalle
Howell
Ant
TO SEAL WORKERS Information has come to the city
City officials announce actions affecting seal workers after new information arrives, outlining proposed measures and timelines for implementation.
Germans Gain Ground in East Front As War Continues
London reports Berlin and Vienna claim Russians are retreating along the front from the Baltic to the Carpathians. German forces push through Galicia toward Lemberg while Petrograd disputes gains. British press notes Egyptian Sudan annexation as a Turkish loss and German shells damage British ships with casualties.
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London
Berlin
Petrograd
Venna
Baltic
Carpathians
Warsaw
Hungary
Galicia
Lemberg
Egypt
Sudan
Turkey
Robe
Africa
Italy
Tripoli
War news notes returns to front and campaigns
Kaser reports improvement and plans return to front next week. British South Africa forces prepare a campaign against German possessions. Premier Botha asserts rebellion in the Union of South Africa has been crushed definitively.
Turks Condemn Greek Naval Officer Amid Rising Tensions
A Greek naval attache officer in Constantinople is executed for espionage after allegedly failing to record ship names as Turkish warships passed the Golden Horn. Ankara demands the sentence despite Greek protests, while expulsions and spoliations in Thrace and Asia Minor heighten fear of renewed war.
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Athens
Constantinople
Golden Horn
Thrace
Asia Minor
Germane Become Active in Belgium
Rotterdam reports German forces massing in Belgium with an expected influx of seventy thousand troops. Landwehr units are said to be replaced by younger soldiers and ammunition moved to forts at Wallhem and Brasschoiet. Heyst refugees in Helland report German warnings to evacuate to the Netherlands amid imminent danger.
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Belgium
Rotterdam
Anwerp
Landwehr
Sodera
Wallhem
Brasschoiet
Heyst
Helland
Netherlans
Gebids
Troops Pursue Beaten Germans Crossing Frontier
Energetic pursuit by elry and vanguard troops follows the retreating Germans. Several corps have crossed the frontier. During the chase, prisoners, guns, and war material are captured.
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Elry
Serbians Retake Vichegrad In Bosnia Advance
Telegrams report Serbians reenter Bosnia and seize Vichegrad after King Peter’s Belgrade triumph and Nish return. Berlin announces Russian retreat across Galicia and Poland as Austro German forces pursue along the front amidst wave of patriotic excitement.
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Bosnia
Petrogad
Bosna
Vichegrad
Afer H
Belgrade
Peter
Nish
Christmas Savings Club Ad by Cit Zone Trust Company
A Christmas savings club invitation urges joining the Cit Zone Trust Company program to ensure funds are available when needed, emphasizing security against slips and chances during the season.
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Cit
Zone Trust Company
Christmas Savings Club
Christmas Music at Presbyterian Church
Beautiful Christmas program at the Presbyterian Church with morning and evening services featuring the senior and junior choirs. The program includes carols and anthems such as Hark What Means These Ho y, The Christ Child, No Room in the Inn, Holy Night, and Joy to the World with postludes in both services.
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Presbyterian Church
Rogere Hark
Schnecker
Christ Child
Iedlinger
Louise Aiden
Wilson
Citizens Trust Company Christmas Savings Club Offer
Readers are urged to join the Citizens Trust Company Christmas Savings Club with open enrollment from now on until filled. Programs promise regular savings and holiday funding through memberships available across all classes.
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Citizens Trust Company Christmas Savings Club
Filiea
McMillin Divorce Action Delayed by Judge Dowling
Judge Alexander Dowling of New Albany did not travel to Jeffersonville this morning to take any action in the divorce case of Herbert K. McMillin against Ethel McMillin.
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Alexander Dowling
New Albany
Jeffersonville
Herbert K. McMillin
Ethel McMillin
Weather Outlook for Jeffersonville and Indiana Regions
Weather report from the United States Weather Bureau dated December 18, forecasts for the 24 hours ending 7 p.m. Saturday. Jeffersonville and vicinity expect cloudy conditions with rain or snow, warmer tonight, low around 30. Kentucky: cloudy with possible local rains and slightly warmer tonight. Indiana: cloudy tonight and Saturday with probable local snow.
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United States Weather Bureau
Jeffersonville
Kentucky
Indiana
Citizens Trust Christise Savings Club Ad
Christmas season marketing urges women to join the Citizens Trust Company Christise Savings Club as a way to secure money during the holidays. The ad emphasizes personal finance and seasonal savings.
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Citizens Trust Company
Christise Savings Club
Ade
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