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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1915

Page

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Bryan Criticized for Voting Against People in 19th Century Debate

The Hamilton Texas Herald quotes Secretary Bryan on Lincoln's Gettysburg appeals while accusing him of ignoring the people's will in modern politics. The critique claims Bryan opposed Democratic choices in postmasters, primary support for Champ Clark, and Roger Sullivan's senatorial nomination, suggesting he favors "the people" only when it suits him.

Hamilton, Texas Bryan Lincoln Gettysburg Champ Clark Roger Sullivan United States Ilinois

Riggs Bank Delay Sparks Legal Battle Over Motives

Philadelphia Ledger reports anxiously on the Riggs Bank case as delays and procedural tactics threaten speedier justice. Officials pledge to pursue the merits without political influence, while critics warn delays may shield banking interests from timely resolution.

Rizegs Bank Lawvers Washington Riggs Bank Philadelphia Ledger

Newest in Science and Inventions Highlight 16th Century Concrete

Article notes Paris knowledge of reinforced concrete in the 1500s. Describes an electric fry pan heating element for versatile cooking. Mentions a sugar pitcher with a small pour valve and a bell-triggered mail hex. Includes a shoulder-strapped basket patent for hands free carrying.

Palace of the Louvre Paris Government of Chili United States

Great Secretary Wanted

The Boston Herald argues the United States must assume a firm neutral stance during World War I. It laments lacking decisive leadership and urges a strong moral voice in response to the Lusitania destruction.

Sunday School Picnic At Fern Grove

Members of Wall Street M. E. church held their annual Sunday School picnic at Fern Grove this morning. Many amusements were planned for the day.

Wall Street

Memorial Service for Ann Rogers of Clark Chapter

Memorial and patriotic exercises by Ann Rogers Clark Chapter D A R will be held Sunday at 4 p m in Mulberry street cemetery at Chestnut Street foot Capt Ju C Baird to give an historical address Prayer by Rev W H Wylie and benediction by Rev Adam G Becker All invited Graves of Revolutionary soldiers noted The site has been cleaned and fenced in recent years by the D A R to honor the dead

Ann Rogers Clark Daughters of the American Revolution Mulberry Street Chestnut Street Ju. C. Baird W. H. Wylie Wall Street M. E. Church Adam G. Becker Maple Street M. E

Make Mine a Malted Milk at UW Madison

University of Wisconsin students consume Horlek's Malted Milk at a rate of 141 200 servings yearly. Straws laid end to end would form a thirteen mile line and 13 thousand gallons of milk would fill a reservoir. Annual student expenditure reaches 14120 with significant savings on meals, aiding library and education funds.

University of Wisconsin Madison Horlek Horiick’s

Bloomington must pay $8,500 to Miss Moore

The Indiana Supreme Court ruling orders Bloomington to compensate Josephine Moore for injuries from a Labor Day skyrocket accident in September 1978. The case, first tried in Lawrence Circuit Court at Bedford, upheld an $8,905 judgment against the city.

Bloomington Ind Indiana Supreme Court Josephine Moore Lawrence Circuit Court Bedford

Large Garbage Box Contract Keeps Several Shops Active

The car works has completed a contract for a large number of garbage boxes which has sustained many men. Only a few workers remain employed now with foremen as the sole staff in several shops.

Court Docket Cleared Up by Judge Fortune

The Circuit Court docket has been well cleared by Judge Fortune. It is likely the term will close the last of next week, potentially the final by limitation though a new law may make terms indefinite this year. A court vacation will occur when the term adjourns until September.

Fortune

Circuit Court suit over attorney's fee against Watson

In a suit by Frank S. Roby against James Cole and Ward H. Watson for 2500 dollars for legal services in the Pangburn case, Roby replies deny many Watson allegations. The filing, with Roby and Watson once Indianapolis partners, seeks accounting, inspection of books and possibly a receiver to settle affairs. Watson claims 5000 in fees and inventory disputes over estate assets and stock.

Frank S. Roby James Cole Ward H. Watson Pangburn Watson Roby Indianapolis Comnon Washington Hotel Realty Company Charlestown Mary S. Boden F. L. Guernsey George Bollinger Cler Ballard Emma J. McClure Marion Taylor Charles Taylor Samuel Taylor Charles M. Mitchell John Reid Clark Circuit H. W. Phipps Julia A. Volz Virginia Spitzer Charles Arsenal East Court Avenue James W. Fortune Maggie Stout William A. Stout Thomas J. Lindley Mary Frances Blanton Daniel B. Ethridge Anna Ethridge Floyd

Militia Leaders Seek Reversal of War Dept Disbanding Order

Chiefs of the First Regiment militia units at New Albany Madison Washington Martinsville Franklin Anderson Fort Wayne and Columbia City band together to challenge a War Department order that would disband their city military companies. They can regain standing by meeting government requirements.

New Albany Madison Washington Martinsville Franklin Anderson Fort Wayne Columbia City War Department

Charlestown Chautauqua Homecoming Set for July Dates

Charlestown hosts a chautauqua and homecoming July 3 to 8 with Rev. F E Moore chairing the arrangements committee. Farmers Day kicks off the event and the fourth falls on Sunday, celebrated July 5 with patriotic exercises.

Charlestown F. E. Moore The Presbyterian Church Chatman Committee On Arrangements

Parole Violation Returns Inmate From Kokomo Area

Roll Smith, a parole violator, and Oscar L. Hay an assistant state agent at the Indiana Reformatory, yesterday returned from Okomo. Smith was sent to the reformatory from Howard county with Kokomo as county seat on October 7, 1912 to serve two to fourteen years for assault and battery with felony intent. He was granted parole December 13, 1914.

Roll Smith Oscar L. Hay Indiana Reformatory Okomo Smith Howard County Kokomo

Paroled Inmate Irvin Stevens Missing From Home

Indiana Reformatory officials report that paroled inmate Irvin Stevens has been missing for two weeks after being permitted to leave to his home. Authorities fear he may have stolen a shotgun and fled into the hills of Bush and Wayne counties. A diligent search has found no trace. Stevens is described as mentally deficient.

Indiana Reformatory Irvin Stevens Bush Wayne Counties

Crumine sent to Dayton for camera theft case

Daniel Crumine, arrested here last Saturday and wanted in Dayton for the alleged theft of a camera and other items, was taken there this morning by S. E. Vendis who came for him yesterday afternoon armed, with requisition papers issued by the Governor of Ohio.

Daniel Crumine Dayton S. E. Vendis Ohio

Brunner and Acbersald Wed Near New Albany

Magistrate Frank M. Ogden officiated the marriage of folk telegraph operator Farl Brunner and Miss Lorena Acbersald, both of Floyd Knobs, near New Albany. Lorena is daughter of Ernest Acersald, a Louisville butcher.

Frank M. Ogden Farl J. Brunner Lorena Acbersald Floyd Knobs New Albany Ernest Acersald Louisville

Town trustee bids for new school and additions

Charles W. White the township trustee announces bids will be received up to 23 for a new school building in the McCulloch neighborhood an addition of one room to the Ingramville building and the removal of the colored school on Travel road.

Charles W. White McCulloc Ingramville

Postmasters Set July Dates for Kokomo Meeting

Notification from James FE Burke Postmaster announces July 21 and 22 as the State Association of Postmasters meeting dates in Kokomo. The Creanni meeting is scheduled with officials confirming venue and agenda.

James FE. Burke Creanni Kokomo

Paroled Inmate Helps Family Amid Reformatory Review

Eugene Williams of the reformatory wins parole to support a family of young children in Kentucky after a prior parole violation. George Randolph is paroled due to precarious physical condition. John P. Leonard granted clemency to aid family support, having arrived at the reformatory in 1910 from Morgan County.

Eugene Williams Reformatory Kentucky Vanderburg Geoge Randolph John P. Leonard Morgan County

Americans Held in Danger Near Guaymas by Yaqui Attack

Howard reports seven five American citizens are in danger near the west coast of Mexico about 15 miles from Guaymas. They were attacked by Yaqui Indians two weeks ago and now seek protection in a village near Quaymas. Dispatches moved through Roosevelt and Benson to Lansing with instructions to the admiral. The assault occurred as Carranza forces and Villa forces could not provide protection, prompting U S consular protection at Guaymas and Rabizhar arriving to help.

Washington, D. C Mexico Guaymas Admiral Howard Navy Department Quaymas Navy Roosevelt Admiral Benson Lansing State Department United States

Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip Meets at St Lucas Church

At the St Lucas German Reformed church meeting the Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip heard a talk by Rev J G Reese. Vice President Groher presided in the president's absence. A committee led by Judah Walsh was appointed to plan a fish fry and excursion. The old church building will host athletic activities for younger members, with the Consistory granting use for this purpose.

Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip St. Lucas J. G. Reese Edward F. Groher Judah H. Walsh John Gienger William Kileus Chas Nachand Field'age L. Wilson Walter A. Schlosser Henry Glunk Edward Vroher Peter Deibel John I. Schiefer Michael D. Schlosser

Aammoth Union Outing at Glenwood Planned

The Evangelical Young Peoples Federation of Louisville and New Albany organize a picnic at Glenwood Park on Saturday June 12 in two cities. Ten Evangelical churches participate with afternoon baseball, evening program and free admission, with Big Red Cars transporting crowds.

Evangelical Young Peoples Federation of Louisville New Albany Glenwood Park Jeffersonville Hidies Citiizens Minnie F. Adam Fred A. Kratch Illenwood Park Outine St. Luke St. Mathew St. Paul St. Peter Christ Church Bethlehem Church Clifton Church Immanuel Church Parkland Church of Louisv'He German Evangelica Church of Glenwood

Six-Story Bank Building Contract Awarded in Evansville

Evansville Indiana June 4 The contract for the six story brick building for the Old State National Bank was let Thursday to a local firm for 225000. Construction begins at once.

Evansville Ind Old State National Bank

Family land dispute verdict in Koehler case

Judge William Ridley in Harrison county finds for the plaintiffs Louis Koehler and associates against Henry Catherine and other Koehlers. The suit concerns ownership of land and a common fund used to purchase property for the family.

William Ridley Harrison County Louis Koehler Henry Koehler Catherine Koehler

Judge considers petition to vacate alley and rent rooms

Judge Fortune heard Frank E. Rose petition to vacate an alley and rent one or two rooms on Wall Street. The inquiry at Goodman’s Grocery was opposed and the matter was taken under advisement.

New Note to Germany Dispatch Seen by Wilson Cabinet

President Wilson finished a new note to Germany and announced it to the cabinet. Officials expect it to be dispatched to Berlin late tonight or tomorrow and then made public later. Lansing Bryan Gregory and Secretary consulted on the note defending that Germany had no ground to claim that the Lusitania carried guns. Meyer Gerhard, agent for von Bernstorff, sailed to Copenhagen aboard the United States with last minute arrangements made by wireless message.

Washington Wilson Germany Berlin White House Bryan Lansing Gregory New York Meyer Gerhard von Bernstorff United States Copenhagen

Bulgarian Army on Turkish Frontier Alarms Constantinople Troop Movements

Athens reports Bulgaria concentrates forces on the Turkish frontier prompting large Turkish troop recalls from Gallipoli to Adrianople and Kirkahilisseh amid fears of further action. British dispatch adds detail on Przemysl fall and massive prisoner, cannon losses as German Austrian forces push west. News notes intense bombardment and shifting fronts in Galicia and the Carpathians.

London Athens Bulgaria Constantinople Gallipoli Adrianople Kirk-Ahilisseh Przemyst Teutonic

Wilson drafts note to Germany on submarine warfare ethics

President Wilson prepares a brief note asking Germany to state if it will adhere to international law in wartime submarine conduct. The cabinet will review it tomorrow and send it before the weekend. Count von Bernstorff will dispatch Berlin to outline the U. S. view to Emperor William and German officials.

Washington Wilson Germany Jers Berlin Count von Bernstorff Wiliam United States

Parlysis Death of Mrs June Bozell in San Francisco

Details of the death of Mrs. June Bozell who passed away May 25 after paralysis struck her following a May 19 visit with friends at the Fair. Born Jane Lane, she lived in San Francisco with her son Joseph Brown and had two sons, Joseph Brown and Arthur Bozell. Interred Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

June Bozell Joseph Brown San Francisco Can Sallie Murphy Als Bozell Jane Lane Mr. Brown Brownstown Ind Joseph Bozell San Franceo Arthur Bozell Indianapolis Mt. Olivet

Port Fulton Man Faces Malicious Destruction Charge

Hersehe Ferguson was arrested yesterday and brought before Magistrate Benson R. Veasey in police court for damaging a rig belonging to liveryman Fiske Isier. The case was continued to June. Truxton Canter, charged with intoxication, was fined $1.

Hersehe Ferguson Port Fulton Fiske Isier Benson R. Veasey

William Smith to Attend Instruction School This Summer

Private William Smith of the United States Army, who has returned to his regiment at Texas City, Texas after visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs John B Smith of New Washington, will attend a school of instruction this summer to prepare to inspect militia companies under Federal instruction.

Seret William Smith UN Ted States Army Texas City Tex John 8S. Smith New Washington

Only Two Candidates Seek School Trustee Seat

The field for Willacy J. Schwaninger’s school trustee seat includes two announced candidates. Schwaninger seeks reappointment and William G. Young is the sole rival, with supporters debating council backing. The council plans to vote next Monday night.

Willacy J. Schwaninger Schwaninger William G. Young

Memorial Service in Sellersburg by Odd Fellows and Fraternals

In Sellersburg on Sunday the Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias Western Woodmen and Daughters of Rebekah will join for a memorial service. Prof. F. E. Andrews and Rev. John Asher will deliver addresses.

the Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias Wesern Woodmen

Local Social Notes Include Bottorffs Visit and Embroidery Club

Mr and Mrs Annie Bottorff visited Mr and Mrs Edward Bottorff in Charles town. Mrs Charles Eaken attended an embroidery club meeting with Mrs Hugh Williams in New Albany. Mrs Ernest Mullings formerly of the city from Louisville also attended.

Annie Bottorff Mrs Edward P. Bottorff Charles Charles Eaken Embroidery Club Harry Williams New Albany Ernest Mullings Louisville

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Bryan’s RIGGS Boston Herald Lusitania Mus.berry Cemetery Capt. L. ©. Baird CITY Frank Roby Chautauqua Ogden Postmasters' Meeting Howard Brotherhood Rev. Reese ST. Luke's Reformed Church Aammoth Union Sat Cracow Arcros Galicia Galicia Dunaje Carpathian Mountains San Deiester Stryj Vienna Petrograd Przemysl David Lloyd George i Manchester Trenton Canter Sellersburg
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