Moving picture evening for farmers in Lebanon
The Lebanon Business Men's Association invites farmers and families to a free three reel moving picture show at the Olympic Theater on Saturday. Three performances at 10 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm with refreshments. Ticket admits all in one family. association aims to promote Indiana Condensed Milk Co. purchases and interest cattle owners in milk sales.
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Lebanon Business Men's Assajon
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Indiana Condensed Milk Co
Men's Association
Formance
Lebanon
Waldron Fire Destroys Stores Threatens Town
An early report from Waldron states a major fire consumed the general store of W. Ritchie, a Knights of Pythias hall, and Miss Tillie Hutton's dry goods shop. Loss pegged at 17000 dollars. Volunteers battled flames, preventing spread and a wall collapse trapped several fire crews briefly.
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International News Service
Bie
Waldron
W. Ritchie
Knights of Pythias
Tillie Hutton
Dryll
K. of P
Mt Lassen Eruptions Prompt Evacuation Warnings
Steam and smoke pour from Mt Lassen as recent activity spreads terror across the district. Forest Supervisor Rushing warns sightseers to stay away and guards are posted to warn visitors of danger as settlers flee for miles around.
Eighth Bank in Illinois Closes Amid Lake Trust Fallout
Chicago June 16 The Bank of Ill at Smithboro Illinois from the Lorimer Monday string failed to open today a sign stating closed to check up accounts will reopen in a few days. It marks the eighth bank to close its doors due to the Lasalle Street Trust and Savings Bank closure in Chicago.
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International News Service
Chicago
Bank of Il
Smithboro
Ill
Lasalle Street Trust and Savings Bank
Indiana Normal Students Protest Faculty Move
Eight hundred students at Indiana Normal signed a remonstrance to Governor Ralston protesting the trustees action to drop Dr Bean from the faculty. Bean stated the move followed student preference for his methods over those of the vice president in psychology.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana Normal
Ralston
Bean
Ie Sanderon
Two Earth Tremors Felt in California on June 16
Two distinct earthquake shocks were felt in California on June 16, according to a report from International News Service. No injuries are reported and the tremors caused minor alarm among residents.
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Imtrrmational News sErvice
Cal
Homer Gott Dead in Lafayette Section Died
Homer Gott known as Shiner died Monday in Lafayette hospital after a long life as a heavyset man. Born near New Ross he weighed about 350 pounds at his peak and was famed for kindly ways. Survived by William and Mrs Gott of New Ross, two brothers Harry and Charles, and sister Mrs Jessie Walters, with wide acquaintance across western Indiana.
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Shiner
Lafayette
Pat Teme
William Gott
New Ross
Harry
Charles
Jessie Walters
Shiner” Gott
Indiana
Jurist Hornblower Dies at Summer Home in Connecticut
William Butler Hornblower associate judge of the New York court of appeals died at his summer home in Litchfield Connecticut after several weeks illness. He was regarded as one of the foremost lawyers in the United States.
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International News Service
Litchfield
Conn
William Butler Hornblower
New York Court of Appeals
Drawing Divorce Suit From Paralytic Wife in Thorntown
Loucinda Mitchell sues William Mitchell for divorce claiming separation since April 28 1914. She alleges paralysis leaves her unable to dress herself and dependent on neighbors while he abandoned the home and coercively influenced their son to leave. She cites past abuse and seeks custody of their son, household furniture, $5000 alimony, and restoration of her maiden name Laucinda Lanum. She resides in Thorntown. attorneys Higgins and Rogers represent her.
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Loucinda Mitchell
William §. Mitchell
Lowell Mitchell
Boone
Montgomery
Clinton
Laucinda Lanum
Thorntown
Higgins and
Rogers
Explosion damages gas stove at East Main Street home
An unexplained gas stove explosion occurred between five and six this morning at Mr. and Mrs. Tom Allen's residence on East Main Street. Mrs. Allen opened the oven to check breakfast biscuits when the blast blew off the oven door and bottom, burning her forehead and wrist and singeing her hair. neighbors heard a loud report and were frightened.
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Tom Allen
East Main Street
Munsey resigns as owner over publication decisions
Philadelphian press reports Frank A. Munsey, noted magazine owner and multi-city newspaper proprietor, announced his resignation from a publication he termed a Bog in a statement appearing in a Philadelphia edition. The move affects his control over several papers as the industry reacts to the leadership change.
Seven Lodgers Die In Mass Boardinghouse Fire
Milford Mass June 14 Seven lodgers burned to death and twenty others seriously burned with two expected to die after a fire trapped twenty three and others escaping by jumping from windows at Peter Copalian s boarding house a discarded shoe factory. The blaze started on the third floor and swept upward as residents cried for help and flames roared through narrow stairways.
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International Nwa
Milford
Mass
Peter Copalian
Old Union Church Reopens Under New Guidance
A damaged notice notes Old Union Church adopting a new life under guidance by Cashy Death. It mentions two weeks of services to be conducted there, signaling a renewed schedule and community events at the church.
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Tooks
Miriams Hostesses Invite Young Men Class Night
The Miriams group and Rev. Car michael's class of young men held a Monday evening gathering at Dr. Mary M. Van Nuys residence on East Superior street. Flags and lanterns decorated the lawn in national colors. Flag games and contests entertained guests. A feature by Miss Vernie Frank on the first American flag followed by a modern version by Miss Clara Van Nuys. Refreshments included ice cream cake and iced tea.
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Miriams
Mary M. van Nuys
van Nuys
East Superior Street
Carmichael
Misa Vernie Frank
Clara van Nuys
Residence Property Sold to John Frank in City Corner
David Hichman sold his residence at the corner of East and Pearl streets to John Frank for 8300. Frank will remodel the property as part of the transaction and the consideration is stated as 8300.
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David Hichman
Pearl Streets
John Frank
Mexican denial says Towne not authorized to speak for Huerta
Niagara Falls Ontario June 16 Senor Rabasa head of the Mexican delegation received from General Huerta a message denying Charles A Towne was authorized to speak for the Mexican government The denial followed an urgent wire from Mexico City after Towne in Washington claimed Huerta would resign if the United States agrees to a neutral successor Mediation sits at a perilous deadlock with the balance hinging on any new factor and the possible withdrawal of Mexican delegates
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International
Niagara Falls
Ont
Senor Rabasa
General Huerta
Charles A. Towne
Mexico City
Towne
Washington
Huerta
United States
Fire traps workers as escape blocked by flames
Inferno traps workers on upper floors forcing some to leap to escape. Fire consumes the building rapidly while ambulances rush the injured to Milford hospital. Physicians treat those almost suffocated on lawns and streets as rescue efforts continue.
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Milford Hospital
Union Hill church votes to continue after revival plea
Sunday at Union Hill Presbyterian emerged as a pivotal moment as dwindling membership weighed dissolution. Rev Walter Johnston preached, Rev Robert W Frank gave the church history, and the unanimous verdict pledged to preserve the old love amid memories of long‑gone members buried in the church yard.
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Center Church
Crawfordsville
Robert W. Frank
Union Hill Church
Evi Martin
Davie Spobr
Willian Peterson
Silas, Pogue
Smith Connor
James —_ Chambers
H Berry
William Poe
Dee
The Ambition of Mark Truitt opens in Pittsburg serial
Henry Russell Miller presents a new serial tale The Ambition of Mark Truitt set in social and industrial Pittsburgh. The first installment hints at a tense Vera Cruz outpost scenario as U S diplomats press for a provisional president and a Carranza armistice faces rejection, signaling faltering Wilson administration hopes.
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Henry Russell Miller
Pittsburgh
Mark Truitt
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Wilson
Election Held at General Federation Women’s Meet in Chicago
In Chicago on June 16 the biennial General Federation of Women’s session opened at the Congress Hotel. Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker appeared certain to win reelection as president amid a preplanned slate. The gathering carried on with normal sessions, speeches, and discussions on industrial and social issues. Plans for a campaign to secure equal suffrage and other reforms were outlined by delegates and federation leaders.
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Chicago
General Federation of Women
Cin
Seasion
Techivantion
Presbyterian Picnic Draws Local Church Crowd
The Presbyterian picnic at the site today drew a crowd arriving by auto and interurban. Early chill gave way to delightful noon weather as all ages competed in races and enjoyed various activities. Chaperones included Mrs. Elmer Brenton, Lee Bratton, B. F Coombs, Lester F. Jones, Earnest Lewis, Carl Bretton, and Mrs. C. H. Carmichael among others.
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Ee T. Pe Asre
Elmer Brenton
Lee Bratton
B. F Coombs
Lester F. Jones
Earnest Lewis
Carl Bretton
C. H. Carmichael
Antioch Church Names New Pastor From Illinois
The Antioch Christian church unanimously calls Rev. Clarence De fur of Illinois to serve as pastor for the coming year. The current pastor Rev. Stover, formerly of the First Christian Church here, has accepted a call to lead the Christian church in Danville Illinois.
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Antioch Christian Church
Clarence Defur
Illinois
Stover
Christian Church
Danville
Ninety-Third Birthday Observed at North Salem Home
Mrs. Leah Hedge of North Salem Indiana celebrated her ninety birthday with about sixty relatives and friends. Otis Hedge of Valley Mills and C A Hedge of Lafayette Avenue hosted guests from Coatesville Ladoga Jamestown Danville and Lebanon. A large lawn dinner followed gifts and expressions of affection as relatives gathered to mark the occasion.
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Leah Hedge
C. A. Hedge
North Salem
Ind
Police signal light and call box arrive for new placement
The police signal light and call box designed for police use have arrived and will be installed soon. Originally planned for the First National bank corner, the project shifts to the Corner Drug Store corner due to the bank's summer building program.
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First National Bank
Whitestown High School Contract Notice
Seymour R. Stewart trustee of Worth township announces he will let the contract for the new Whitestown High School on July 10. The township advisory board recently appropriated $10,000 for the building.
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Seymour R. Stewart
Worth Township
Whitestown
Boy Dies With Father In Morristown Train Death
Patrick Riley of West Orange and his 5-year-old son Francis were killed near Whippany four miles from Morristown when struck by a Morristown and Erie Railroad train. The engineer Fred Romine saw a white object on the track, stopped, and found the two victims after investigation.
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Morristown
N. J
Patrick Riley
West Orange
Francis
Whippany
Morristown and Erie
Fred Romine
Progressives to Meet in Ninth District Conference
The Progressives of Indiana Ninth District plan a district conference in the city tomorrow at 2 p.m. Albert Beveridge, candidate for U.S. Senator, State Chairman E. C. Toner and District Chairman Dye will attend and address workers from all counties. Boone County committeemen meet at 11 a.m. preceding the session in the courthouse convention hall.
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Ninth
Albert J. Beveridge
United States
E. C. Toner
Dye
Boone County
Convention
Court House
Tribute to John L Griffiths A model citizen and optimist
Governor Ralston honors John L Griffiths at a memorial in Indianapolis. He praised Griffiths as diligent, loyal to country and party, and a patriot whose life offered a lasting example of service beyond personal gain. The tribute highlighted his belief in a growing American republic and his balanced public spirit.
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John L. Griffiths
Ralston
Indianapolis
Solomon
Withal
Indiana Auto Sales Soar Past Hundred Daily
Indiana shows licenses issued for in state owned cars at 53 511 this year with about 150 new machines sold daily. Rural districts and small towns receive most deliveries as 480 dealers handle autos and 8597 motorcycles are licensed. Two to twelve daily transfers occur where second hand vehicles trade hands.
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Indiana
Tetiana
Postoffice Robbed in Gaston Indiana
The Gaston Indiana post office was burglarized early today. About 400 dollars in stamps, 100 dollars in money and money order forms were stolen. Three safes weighing three thousand pounds apiece were blown apart, doors hurled across a fifteen foot room and furniture wrecked. A steel chest thought burglar proof was blown open.
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Gaston
Ind
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