Sellersburg Marshal Shot After Dark Duel
Harris the Sellersburg marshal was shot in the abdomen and hip during a dark encounter with two men on Paradise avenue. He remained critical, saying he could not long survive. Sheriff Phipps used bloodhounds to track the assailants toward Speed's, but the trail was lost.
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John Harris
Sellersburg
Q. R. Hrauss
Hauss
Harris
Paradise Avenue
Louisville
Receal Department
Adam Pepp
Popp
Isaac G. Phipps
Froman M. Coots
Phipns
Hart’s
Speed
Columbians Win Over New Albany YMCA Team at Speth's Hall
The Columbians defeated a New Albany YMCA team at Speth's Hall 14 to 3. In the second half George Sehnauier sustained an injury requiring four stitches.
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Columbians
New Albany Y. M C. A
Speth’s Hall
George Sehnauier
Dream Theater Shows Lena Rivers and Other Pictures
Lena Rivers based on Mary Holmes novel screens at the Dream tonight with Other People's Business a notable comedy among several features shown audience can expect a varied bill and entertainment value
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Rivers
Mary Holmes
Dream
Masonic Home Site Chosen at Franklin
Johnson county records show a deed filed for 215 acres bought for 5000 dollars to establish a Masonic Home at Franklin. The Grand Lodge initially approved the project there but later rescinded the plan.
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Franklin
Johnson County
Grand Lodge
Long-running suit over interurban wartime contract reaches appeal
In Jeffersonville Flora circuit court the trial of Mrs Anna Ingram for 3099 against the Jeffersonville New Albany and Sellersburg Rapid Trains Company and its successor Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction ended with the judge sustaining a motion to strike certain plaintiff evidence. An appeal was taken as the jury verdict for the defendant was instructed. The case now proceeds to the Indiana appellate court after nearly thirteen years in litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna I Ngram
Jeffersonville
New Albany
Sellersburg
T Company
Louisville & Southern Indiana Traction Company
Flora “Reuit
Wil Ham Paynter
Salem
Indiana Appelate
Charles L. Jewett
Evan Stotsenburg
Appellte Court
Anniversary of rise compels river traders to withdraw
Two years into this week all packet boats on the Ohio River were forced to withdraw from the trade due to high water, followed by the second greatest flood in the river’s history.
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Ohio River
Cscay
Ypres
Farmers Institute No 1 of Utica Township Meeting
Farmers Institute No 1 of Utica Township met Thursday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Ivan Jacobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute No. 1
Utica Township
Ivan Jacobs
Reverend Williams to Move Family to New Advent Church Home
Rev. W. O. Williams, recently installed pastor of the Advent Christian church, plans to move his family from Mansfield Ohio within about two weeks and will secure a residence.
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W. O. Williams
Advent Christian Church
Mansfield
Ohio
Defects in Flue Suspected After Court Avenue Fire
Fire department investigated a blaze at John Clark's home 413 Court Avenue on Wednesday due to flue defects. Complaints have been made to owner Mrs. Mary Kempf by the fire department.
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John Clark
Court Avenue
Wil
Mary Kempf
Alumni Meeting At Jeffersonville High Tonight
A public meeting called by Prof. Emmett Taylor at Jeffersonville High School begins at 8 o clock. Dr William Beeler of Indiana University law department will speak. An IU Alumni organization may form after the gathering.
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Emmett Taylor
Jeffersonville High School
Indiana University
William Beeler
Law Department
I. U
Dean's Ointment for eczema and itching skin
An advertisement promotes Dean's Ointment as safe for children with eczema or itching skin. A small amount suffices and it sells for 50 cents a box at all stores, distributed by all druggists.
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Dean
All Drugg’sts
Allies Meet Reverses in German Tactics Near Paris
French official statements acknowledge German gains in the Aisne region and near Paris while minimizing the impact. Allied retreat and French counterattacks around the Sossons area, plus heavy German pressure on the Sarvien frontier, mark a tense phase of the frontline. The German drive threatens strategic junctions and key highways leading toward Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Turentian freans protest over Hyrnovarian denial in Truvavest
Reports from Truvavest indicate tensions as Turentian freans plan to march in response to the Hyrnovarian Denut'es refusal to permit Turentian freans to march against Arvia in view of Russian presence. The event signals escalating regional frictions with potential diplomatic repercussions.
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Terersine
Switzerland
Truvavest
Bechiel
Arvia
Rce
French Forces Reinforced On Aisne Retreat From Soissonnais
Reports from Paris and Ten indicate a major German assault northeast of Soissonnas, with General von Wirluck leading a push to the heights of Verny. Berlin quotes a French retreat to the plateau edge after heavy fighting on January 12 and 13, with 2150 prisoners and significant matériel losses.
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Paris
Wiliam Ane
von Wirluck
Vrerny
Soissense
Berlin
Ain
Belin
French withdraw under flood threat along Aisne front
French forces pull back from positions near the Aisne as flood waters threaten supply lines and the press notes the German claim of victory at Vregny while French lines hold near Crouy on the Soissons Laon road.
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Peiweer Crouv
Missy
Aicns de
Aisne
Ferce
Vregny
Aftenoon
Mply
Crouy
Soissons
Laon
French Advance and Retreat Along Roads in Battles
French forces have advanced and then fallen back along a road by about three miles amid ongoing fighting. The movement reflects shifting fronts as engagements continue in the area.
Fighting in the Western Theater Reported by Berlin
Berlin reports fighting across the western theater with French attacks south and east of Chalone camp and near Pethe, repulsed by counterattacks. In the Argonne and Vosges, actions of note are mentioned while Percinm and Nievaert see interference and detachments of Bel cinm troops. Artillery dispersion targets near Angres and trenches southwest of Notre Dame de Torvette are noted.
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Nertherst
Chalone
Oon
Pethes
Argonne
Vosges Neibine
Bee Trees
Percinm
Ventiv
Nievaert
Semmerst
Lys
Oise
Angres
Notre Dame de Torvette
Every Mother Sways Over Lorns Sweethearts
In the February Woman’s Competition a short piece titled Every Mother? by Mabe pul follows Lidy a breezy girl and Andy his fiancée as his mother reveals jealousy when a new young woman enters their lives. Billy argues that every mother feels a bite of envy after caring for her son.
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Mabe Pul
Lidy
Andy
Billy
Abandoned Ford Found Off Road Near Midway Boulevard
An overturned Ford automobile was found abandoned along a gravel road where the highway meets Midway Boulevard and the interurban line. Owners and injuries of the late occupants could not be determined at dawn.
Disaster Adds To Damage From Early Quake
A second quake worsens destruction as buildings weakened by the first quake suffer further damage. Officials urge citizens to avoid affected areas while assessments continue. Emergency crews work through the night to secure collapsed structures and search for survivors.
Court Completes Statistical Report on 1914 Clark County Cases
Deputy Circuit Clerk Michael A. D. Schlesser sent a 1914 Clark Circuit Court statistical tally to Thomas W. Brolley of the State Bureau of Statistics. The report details civil and criminal filings, dispositions, venue transfers, guardianship actions, divorces, indictments, felonies and misdemeanors, liquor law violations, and sentences across many categories.
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Michael A. D. Schlesser
Thomas W. Brolley
State Bureau of Statistics
Indianapolis
Clark
Henry W. Heyn
James “Rammel
Floyd County
Joseph Tanno
Supreme Court
Cone
Indiana
Indiana Reformatory
James Brammel
John Jann
Atter
Charlestown
Benjamin Edward Drake
Inliana Reformatory
Laura H'cks
Earthquake Toll Rises Across Italian Towns
Reports from Rome and Avezzano detail extensive destruction after a powerful tremor in central Italy. Sera is described as almost entirely ruined with two thirds of its houses collapsed. many towns including Capello Matigano and Celano face severe damage and heavy casualties. Aid is rushing to the stricken area as hospitals fill and soldiers assist in rescue efforts.
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Sera
Vezazne
Capello
Matigano
Marse
Massadathe
Collarmele
Gerchio
Celano
Leli
Paterno
San Fe Vio
Gosamarsi
Seurcola
Capistrelto
Anticsanog
Castronorme
Reseina
Nepes
Rome
Sora
Victor “Mimantel
Avezzano
Thaly
Neptes
Adriatic
Italy
Lebris
Serere
Evay
Persi
Onereticas
Appennes
Mayor of Rome Directs Relief Efforts
Princa Celenna the Mayor of Rome directs relief work after the earthquake disaster. As injuries pour in, hotels are turned into care for the wounded and wealthy Italian women volunteer as nurses in hotels and hospitals. Rescue teams meet the injured arriving by carts and trains.
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Rome
Princa Celenna
Italy
Congregational Meeting At St. Lucas German Reformed
The St. Lucas German Reformed Church holds a congregational meeting Sunday at 2:30 PM to elect three elders three deacons and one trustee from the nominated slate. Reports from church societies and the Building Fund Treasurer are read. A gathering of the newly organized Brotherhood will act on the framed Constitution and charter membership is encouraged.
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St. Lucas
Building Fund
Brotherhood
Death at Columbus Bellwether: I M Wilson Dies in Rail Work
Information from Columbus Ind reports the death of I M Wilson a 42 year old engineman on the Cambridge City branch of the Pennsylvania Road. Native of Clark County he was long active in railroad work and resided in Columbus for about three years with his wife surviving. Burial plans unclear.
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Columbus
Ind
I. M. Wilson
Cambridge City
Pennsylvania Road
L. Ai. Wilson
County
Unicon
Wilson
Memphis
Menen
Rileyson
el Paso
Pastor Charged by Parishioner Over Prayer Fee
In Greensburg Indiana on January 15 Rev Doddridge of the First M E church reportedly received 4 for 2 sent by G W Clemens a local man seeking payment for a sermon. Clemens sent a counter bill claiming 19 plus 2 balance 8, arguing 200 in attendance justified charges. Doddridge had previously preached in Jeffersonville and Steensburg.
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Greensburg
Ind
S Doddridge
G. W. Clemens
Dotdri
Clemens
Doddridge
Clem
M. E. Church
Tan
Clemons
Ridence
Doeddridge
Wall Street
Tefersonville
Steensburge
Bills Proposed in State Legislature Reshape School and Civic Power
Lawmakers introduce measures to cut school bonds by about 50 percent and to grant trustees power over ditch cleaning. Other proposals create township advisory boards for supervising teachers, repeal inspector appointments, shut municipal markets, and curb press dates for veterinarians. Aims include removing licenses for physicians and tightening county supervision of school business.
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P. Entile
Frusi
Cation
For Sale By All Drusgists Dr Thor electric Ot for emergencies
Regulated families keep emergency devices on hand and note that sizes 25 and 5c are not available at all stores. This fragment references a medical or electrical item marketed for emergencies and sold by druggists.
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Thor
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Margaret Peinfester
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RISE
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WAR Office
French War Office
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Athens
Sarvien
Hhese
Orient Railway
Tverbret
He Vna
Sefic
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Paratte
Taen
la Fere
Angle Chateau
Cheony
Coucy-le-Cheteau
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McCulfech's Crossing
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