John C. Perkins Elected to School Board in City Council
Monday night council session saw John C. Perkins elected to the city school board after a first ballot win over Moran. Other actions included street and paving plans for East Main and North East streets, brick paving petition, and a garbage contract blank for $100 monthly pending committee action.
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Elis
Smith
John (. Perkins
Guilton
Join Moran
Perkins
Yotes
Moran
Walter Whitecotton
Main Street
Fordice Street
Wietzel
North East Street
Washington
Elm Street
Myers
Jno
Shelby
Married at Crawfordsville in Clark's Hill couple union
Ruth Shriver of Clark's Hill and Karl W. Barnes of Crawfordsville wed Thursday at Rev. George W. Switzer’s Lafayette home. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Shriver, wore alice blue. Barnes, former Clark's Hill and Montgomery county superintendent, is son of Mr and Mrs Taylor Barnes of Ladoga.
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Clark's Hill
Crawfordsville
Ruth Shriver
Clark’s Hill
Karl W. Barnes
George W. Switzer
Ferry Street
Lafayette
Alice Blue
John Sehriver
Groom
Montgomery County
Taylor Barnes
Ladoga
Runaway Coal Car Derails Oil Car in Yard Accident
A brakeless coal car on the Big Four tracks derailed a coal car and wrecked an oil wagon, spilling 430 gallons of crude oil near Jaques Poultry, Pinnell Coombs lumber yard, and Oldendorf coal cars. The incident followed attempts to move a coal car with a crowbar and a flagman’s account.
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Jaques Poultry Base
Pinnell Coombs Lumber Company
Oldendorf
Sam Wynn
Oacues
The Carnival Tonight at Moose Ball Grounds
A large crowd greeted the Moose ball grounds carnival last night. Shows arrived late and some attractions were not running. The Ferris wheel will operate tonight. One questionable act was closed by Moose censors. Side shows are clean and wholesome. efforts to hire Lebanon city band for tonight proceed.
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Moose Ball Grounds
Lebanon
Dinner Honoring Higgins Before Summer Trip to Michigan
Miss Anna Byers and Miss Harriet Gabriel hosted a six o'clock dinner for Mr. and Mrs. B S Higgins prior to their departure for their Bay View Michigan summer home. Rambler roses and ferns decorated the table and name cards carried original verses. An Italian song recital by Joseph Iacobelli followed the meal.
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B. S. Higgins
Anna Byers
Harriet Gabriel
Wheat Crop Outlook Bright U S Bureau Calls for Hands
A United Press report from St. Paul and Washington notes a large 1914 wheat crop across Minnesota, the Dakotas, and central western Canada with improved labor conditions. The U S Bureau of Immigration warns of harvest labor needs in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and South Dakota, offering wages from $2 to $5.50 per day and requiring workers to cover their own travel costs.
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U.S
St. Paul
Dakotas
Minnesota
Canada
South
North Dakota
Bureau of Immigration
U. S. Department of Labor
Kansas
Missouri
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Wheat Belt
W. L. O’brien
State Free Employment Bureau
Topeka
St. Louis
Kansas City
St. Joseph
John T. Fitzpatrick
Jefferson City
Charles McCaffree
Pierre, S. D
Nebraska expects bumper wheat crop this year
Lincoln June 9 United Press reports See'y Mellor of the state board of agriculture says a 12 percent rise in agriculture and good crop conditions foretell a bumper wheat harvest in Nebraska. Harvesting starts in three weeks and the state will need many workers from other states to meet demand.
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United Press
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
See’y Mellor
Board of Agriculture
Stephenson Sinking Amid Heat Prostration in June
Vice President Adly E. Stephenson under Cleveland era is described as slowly sinking in intense heat and nervous prostration. Reported death expected within days as condition worsens.
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United Press
Chicago
Adly E. Stephenson
United States
Cleveland
Frankfort Postal Census Aims to Redraw City Delivery Routes
City mail carriers conduct a census to help the post office remap Frankfort for delivery. Officials say many residents are not currently served by city carriers.
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Frankfort
Trial Begins In $10000 Damages Suit Against Indianapolis T and T
Fanny Solomon sues the Indianapolis Station and Terminal Company seeking $10000 for damages claimed after being thrown from a car step. Venue moved from Marion County. Attorneys Buckler Rocap and Adney for plaintiff. Winter and Shelby for defense. Also notices foreclosure suit and a bicycle theft case with Edward Dean ordered arrested but not found.
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Boone
Marion County
Dean
State of Indiana
Edward Dean
Death at Soldiers' Home Dav id W Best Civil War veteran
Dav id W. Best, a former Civil War veteran, died this morning at the Soldiers' Home near Lafayette. He is survived by two children, John W. Best and Mrs. Charles Cain of Darlington.
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Darlington
Lafayette
David W. Best
John W. Best
Charles Cain
Witt Succeeds Newcomer as Union Trust Director
At the Union Trust company board meeting J. W. Witt was chosen to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of A. W. L. Newcomer. The decision follows Newcomer's departure and positions Witt as a seasoned official with strong business experience and integrity guiding the trust's leadership. The selection was completed shortly before four o'clock this afternoon.
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The
Union Trust Company
J. W. Witt
A. W. L. Newcomer
Newcomer
Corp of
Damascus Sword Hangs Over Huerta and Mazatlan Crisis
From Mazatlan on the California, Raymond reports rebels press for surrender as the Federal garrison withholds food. Starvation threatens Mazatlan with half the noncombatants hungry. officials in Niagara Falls and Washington await mediation.
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Huerta
Raymond
United States
California
Mazatlan
Rodriguez
Huerta Plans Mediation Talks in Vera Cruz Mix
June 9 Vera Cruz report says Huerta and cabinet members Blanquet will travel to Vera Cruz for mediation talks. Blanquet to meet Brazilian minister and General Funston to judge Huerta’s reception by American forces. Huerta fears danger to his family and possible rebel sabotage as he plans escape from the capital.
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Vera Cruz
Huerta
Blanquet
General Funston
Mexico City
Caranza Replies Expected In Mediation Dispute
General Caranza has framed a reply to the note of the A B C Mediators. The communication will reach here tomorrow. American delegate Lehman said the mediators learned the reply was on the way. He spoke with Ambassador Dagamore about a half hour at Clifton Hotel on the American side. The mediators will await the contemplated statement made public by A B C mediators and the Constitutionalists.
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United Press
Niagara Falls
Ontario
Caranza
Lehman
Clifton Hotel
Dagama
Cabinet hopeful troops soon to be returned from Vera Cruz
The cabinet members sought a quick troop return to the United States though no evacuation date from Vera Cruz was set. In Washington, Caranza’s reply to mediation was expected, with Valparaiso reporting the death of Arthur F. Winniman, 51, editor of the Messenger.
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United States
Vera Cruz
Valparaiso
Ind
Arthur F. Winniman
Messenger
Mrs. J. W. Batterton Dies at Eighty in Lebanon
Lucinda Batterton of 209 West North Street dies at 9 45 p m after months of poor health and five months bedfast. Born June 5 1834 in Rush County she married James W. Batterton June 1 1853 in Tipton County. She leaves three living children Mrs Gee W Barnett Oklahoma City Mrs W T Hooton and Jesse Batterton Lebanon. two deceased Jerry and Charles S 1903. Funeral at 2 pm tomorrow at home with Rev F L Hardy in charge. viewing 9 am to noon tomorrow. flowers requested not to be sent.
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E. M. Wilbermuth
Plano
Minois
Shumate Improves After Glass Injury
J. W. Shumate, injured by falling glass in his office weeks ago, has shown improvement and was brought to his office for a few minutes on Monday.
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J. W. Shumate
California rider killed in Chicago motorcycle race crash
Charles Balke of California, taking part in a motorcycle race in Chicago on Sunday, collided with a heavy roller at about 70 miles an hour and was killed instantly.
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Charles Balke
California
Chicago
Playground agitation spurs Lebanon petition drive for city playgrounds
Six petitions planned to circulate among Lebanon citizens urge creation of city playgrounds. No recreation site exists for schoolchildren. current grounds are torn up at Stokes and Dr Higgins offers rear lot of 224 East North Street. Movement mirrors Crawfordsville progress with local input sought from residents and youth volunteers. James F Burkhalter of Bainbridge visited Lebanon.
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Lebanon
Stokes
Bryan Sees Mexican Situation Improve Amid Mediation Talks
Secretary Bryan said the Mexican situation is hopeful as Carranza may name commissioners to Niagara Falls to meet mediators on Carranza terms. John Lind has been in close contact with Carranza's Junta. Officials expect no interference with the Angulla at Tampico and report a reduced number of sick at Vera Cruz.
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United Press
Washington
See’y Bryan
Carranza
Niagara Falls
Wilson
John Lind
Lind
Angulla
Tampico
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Postal theory is applied 10 telephone rates
Washington in a Tent The Anti Trust Bills Panama Tolls and Colombia Not a Competitive Proposition By J. FE. Jones The parcel post success prompts talk of government ownership of telephones and a plan to equalize rates. The piece contrasts New York and other cities with national averages and notes European patterns. It also covers Penrose Roosevelt Cannon and Gallinger in a wider political frame.
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Washington
Panama
Colombia
Post Office Department
Burleson
Congress
Parcel Post
New York
Bell System
San Francisco
Seattle
Chicago
England
London
Liverpool
Europe
United States
Roosevelt
Penrose
Cannon
Boise Penrose
Pennsylvania
Wilds
South America
Pinchot
Keystone
Forester
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Joe Cannon
Danville
Illinois
Bull Moose Party
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John C. Perkins
John Moran
City Water Works
Mayor
Gullion
Water Works Committee
James Poultry House
Joseph Iacobelli
Harvest Hands
Middle West
U. S
Terre Haute
Baptist
First Baptist Church of
First Baptist
South Bend
Grace M. F
Grace M. E
First Baptist Church
Fanny Solomon
Indianapolis
Marion
Fanny
Bulletin
WM. G. Shepherd
J. W. Batterton
F. L. Hardy
Lucinda Batterton
J. W. Bat
Terton
West North St
Bat
James F. Burkhalter
Bainbridge
Bryan
John Nevin
J. FE. Jones
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