Launch of Government Steamer Dempo Arose A River Splash
A large crowd witnessed the second launch of a government steamer this year as the vessel named Dempo splashed into the river. The article details the chaotic build and launch, with onlookers noting the ship’s speed, the crew, and plans for a three-ship flotilla to revive river trade and counter railroad dominance.
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Perepeebiew
Cbs Nk
Sierras Ward Watertine
Naval
York
Steecks
Mexican Federal Troops Fortify Matamoros Against Rebel Threat
Brownsville May 2 Four hundred armed men including federal soldiers customs and immigration guards of the Matamoros garrison are entrenched behind embankments and trenches to defend the city against a threatened Revolutionary attack whose strength is unknown. Rebels to the west are said to have captured rail and river towns from Mier toward Matamoros. General Rafael Colunga would surrender to a recognized commander but fight to the last if the approaching force proves to be ex command of some bandit. Matamoros citizens press for surrender to avoid bloodshed.
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Rafael Colunga
Matamoros
Church Plas To Build Church Plas To Build
B C Lowe of Chicago represented the church board of architects of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Jeffersonville for a conference with the building committee of Wall Street Church. Plans were discussed for a committee house to include gymnasium, recreational department and improved Sunday School facilities.
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B.C Lowe
Chicago
Church Board of Architects
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jeffersonville
Wall Street
Chretea
Daughters of Revolution Chapter Minutes Report
Dupe the traders of Nip Rovers Chapter Co. AL held a meeting at Mrs Wall Morris residence. Officers listed include Bertha Poindexter and Janet Whiteside with four new members received. next meeting planned locally with state conference attendees in Evansville in October.
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Nip Rovers
Wall Morris Vitesdas
Bertha Poindexter
Ann Hutelisn
Mars. of
Monroe
Walter Swartz
Elenora Lastell
Janet Wilteside
Mies
Schiosser
A.J. Howard
Evansville
Janet Whiteside
Leila Ewert
Tore Burtt
Hraechel
Margaret Lander
Mieslot
Flas Ioan
Remedy Promises Cure for Stomach Ailments
A man with a greatly distended stomach avoids surgery after taking three doses of a newspaper advertised product. The ad claims the remedy removes catarrhal ulcers from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose is claimed to convince or money refunded with Ben Poolittle and local druggists carrying it.
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Ben Poolittle
Returns From An Enjoyable Trip
Vnere Joe Hawes former Sheriff of Clark County returned today from a two month trip. He visited Little Rock Hot Springs Houston San Antonio and Memphus Fos County. Hawes stayed with George Manning Charles Poindexter and Woe Hawes and enjoyed time with friends and relatives before driving home this afternoon.
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Joe Hawes
Sherif
Clark Counts
Iras
Little Roos
T.om. Dietz
Hot Springs
Houston
Tex
George Manning
San Antonio
Charles Poindexter
Hawes
Memphus Fos County
Delegates Named for Republican State Convention
Clark County and the city send a delegation to the Republican State Convention in Indianapolis. The group includes Cvorze W. Bennett, Charles Moser, Wikmer Fox, Ed McCulloch, Will Owen, Ed Mears, Wim. B. Thornley, Wm. Pass, C. FL Pangburn, Joe Morrow, Elmo Gauble and Alben McKinley. Several others depart tomorrow morning.
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Clark County
Indianapolis
Civorze W. Bennett
Chas. Moser
Wikmer Fox
Ed. McCulloch
Will Owen
Ed. Mears
Wim. B. Thornley
Wm. Pass
Southern Indiana Librarians Meet at Jeffersonville Program
The Pastriot gathers librarians from Southern Indiana for a May 3 meeting in Jeffersonville. Morning and afternoon sessions at the Library and Young Men's Hall feature storytelling by Sara Cone Bryant and Georgene Faulkner, plus talks by Judge Henry S. Barker and other library leaders. A government depot visit, luncheon at the Green Lantern, and sessions on library value, budgets, and children's books are planned with notable speakers from Louisville, Indianapolis, and North Vernon.
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Indiana
Ll Oclock
Hab
Gelock
Isaac Palmer Gardwell
Bertha FL Potdexter
Fet Persomvithe
Epaminondas
Tala
Sara Cone Bryant
Saraone Bryant
Greengene Faulkner
Georgene Faulkener
America
Cayt
Bryant
Henry S. Barker
4Ree
Settle
Loursville Free Public Library
Elizabeth €. Rowan
North Vernon
End
Lane
Library Housekeeping
Anneta Clark
Dlibrarian
New Albany
W. J. Hamilton
Public Library Commission of Indiana
Rush
Indianapolis
Bernice Bell
Miss Bell
Wheb Tits
Braun Reelected Grand Trustee at Knights of St John Meeting
Frank J. Braun Sr of Jefferson Ville was re elected grand trustee of the Knights of St John at the Grand Commandery meeting in Evansville. He was also chosen as one of 16 delegates to the Supreme Commandery meeting June 21 to 25 in Toledo. The Elks have an initiation tonight. refreshments will be served.
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Frank J. Braun, Sr
Jefferson Ville
Knights of St. John
Grand Commandery
Evansville
Supreme Commandery
Toledo
The
Elks
District Committee Chairs Elected Amid Campaigns in New Albany
Jonas G G Howard of Jeffersonville and M Bert Thurman of New Albany were elected district chairmen for Democrats and Republicans respectively. Democrats back a woman delegate to the San Francisco State Convention. New officers include Wallin V. Doves secretary Frank G F Gardiner treasurer for Perry and Scott counties, and Newton H Myers treasurer for Jeffersonville. League of Women Voters activities were outlined. Republicans named Mr Bhurman State Chairman John E F Edwards Attorney General candidate and Charles W Loans Secretary of State candidate.
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Jonas GG. Howard
Jeffersonvidle
M. Bert Thurman
New Albany
San Francisco
Phird
Indiana
Vine
Indianapolis
Wallin V. Doves
Perry County
Frank GF. Gardiner
Rcott County
Wall J. Buskirk
League of Women Voters
Walter V. Bullet
League
Evan B
Ghosts and a last minute wedding in Louisville tale
A young couple from near Evansville rode in from Louisville to marry in the city. They wandered to the Bridge Station and Court Avenue before Justice Eich and Justice Keiewin joined them in wedlock. The bride was Ruth McKean and the groom Albert Lewis. A ten dollar bill was lost on First Street and Missouri Avenue at 8 this morning with a reward offered.
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Ouisville
Louisville
Bridge
Court Avenue
Justices Offices
Justice Eich
Justicee Keiewin
First Street
Missouri Avenue
Power From Keokuk To Light Jeffersonville City
A Keokuk Iowa waterpower dam feeds electricity to Jeffersonville and other Indiana cities. Utilities consolidate under a big Midwest company to transmit power 478 miles from the Mississippi and Des Moines Rivers to become a widespread light and streetcar system.
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Jeffersonville
Louisville
Keokuk
Iowa
Middle West
Indiana
Rookirk
Williams
White River
Biel
Mississippi
Des Moines
Great Reservoir
Mississippi River
Father of Waters
For Sale One Room House to Be Wrecked
D. W. Whitlow advertises a 26 by 16 foot one room house for wrecking at Ninth and Walnut. Ads run May 12 13 14 15.
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D. W. Whitlow
The Chinese Cabbage in Garden Use and Flavor
A new celery cabbage or Chinese Pe Tsai grows upright like a thick celery plant. It can be planted densely, even in small gardens, with seedling shoots resembling turnips. It has delicate flavor, low odor when boiled, and its snowy whiteness after trimming enhances market appeal.
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Celestial Empire
Republican State Convention Opens at Indianapolis
The Republican State Convention convened at 10 o clock in Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis May 12 for a two day session expected to be highly engaging. Delegates instructions for the national convention dominate interest. Gen Leonard Wood led the statewide primary with a plurality over Hiram Johnson while Frank Lowden and Warren G Harding also drew large totals.
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Indiana
Leonard Wood
Hiram W. Johnson
California
Frank ©. Lowden
Illinois
Warren G. Harding
Purdue Alumni Association Forms in Clark County
Former Purdue students from Clark County organize an Alumni Association. Officers elected include Vo Mann of Charles Town as president and John McGulleen of Charlestown as vice president. The group aims to promote interest in Purdue agriculture engineering and domestic science among high school graduates and to cooperate with current Purdue students. A telegram from Clark County students pledges support and future meetings are planned with an invitation for all former attendees to join.
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Purdue University
Vo. Mann
Charlestown
John McGulleen
Arthur B. Walker
Solon
Treas
Armand Cohen
Jefffersonville
Purdue
Clark County
Hidden Treasure S rain of myth eyed by Marines off Parris Island
US Marines conduct Bell-diver salvage off Savannah area island seeking crates and cargo lost at sea. Local legend of Jean Lafitte treasure persists among Negro residents, but sub Marines doubt the myth will yield results.
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Parris Island
U. S
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Marine Corps
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