Mediation collapse feared as Mexico crisis grows
Washington reports that mediation nears collapse as ABC diplomats fail to secure peace in Mexico. Official circles anticipate recall of American delegates from Niagara Falls and warn that a constitutionalist split between Villa and Carranza could deepen instability and boost Huerta’s position.
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International News Service
Washington
Mexico
Niagara Falls
el Pro
Villa
Carranza
OMINOUS SITUATION IN MEXICO NEAR JUAREZ
United States observers report no solid break between General Francisco Villa and General Carranza. Villa loyalists control Juarez briefly, while Villa may march on Juarez from Torreon with trusted officers. Carranza officials arrested and moved to Chihuahua City for transfer to Villa. Telegraph censorship tightens as tensions rise.
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Lintrenational News Service
EL Paso
Francisco Villa
Carranza
Juares
Villa
Juarez
General Villa
Natera
Mexico
Chihuahua City
Torreon
Naval Victory Reported as Federal Gunboat Sinks Tampico
Washington June 17 General Huerta's forces gained a decisive naval victory when the Federal gunboat Guerrero sank the Constitutionalist gun boat Tampico off Topelobampe Admiral Howard reported to the Navy Department today.
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Tinternational News Service
Washington
General Huerta
Guerrerro
Tampico
Topelobampe
Howard
Navy Department
Sheriff Roberte and Dodson Pursue Cyclone Area Call
Sheriff Mr Roberte accompanied by Prosecutor Dodson responded to a telephoned summons near Cyclone Tuesday night hoping to locate B. B. M'Roberts and resolve a matrimonial dispute. The trip targeted relief from the tangle and potential cooperation.
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Roberte
Dodson
Marriage Compromise Leads to Family Turmoil in Elizaville
In a seduction suit settled with Warren’s present wife, the couple wed last December and moved to Elizaville. They stayed until recently when Warren left, later returning with his wife and child to his mother's home near Cyclone and departing again. Mrs. Warren sought sheriff aid but was told the matter is outside his jurisdiction.
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Aginst
Warren
Eliazaville
Cyclone
Torpedo Boat Vulture Damaged In Thames Collision
The torpedo boat destroyer Vulture collided with a mud scow off the mouth of the Thames and was badly damaged. She reached port unaided with a torn hull and partial flooding, while several crew members suffered minor injuries.
Team Horses Run Away At Elm Street Grocer
A team of horses hitched to a huckster wagon bolted Tuesday in front of H. T. Woods grocery on East Elm street when a passing bicycle frightened them. Clerk Rolla Neese fractured and crushed his right foot while trying to halt the pair. he remains at home on Evans Street.
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H. T. Woods
East Elm Street
Rolla Neese
Mr. Neese
Evans Street
Barton Captured and Returned to Jail
Wilbur Barton, recently convicted of public indecency, was recaptured Tuesday evening after being located at the interurban power house. Sheriff McRoberts, with deputy Roberts and Prosecutor Dodson, subdued Barton as he resisted en route to jail to serve his sentence and pay his fine.
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Wilbur Barton
Roberts
McRoberts
Barton
Dodson
Interurban Fair Circuit Officials Review Stakes Entries
A Frankfort meeting of Interurban Fair Circuit members focused on canvassing entries for four stake races. Len Titun and W. E. Turner from the city attended. By 3:30 p m the canvass was incomplete with 2:25 pace 2:15 pace and 2:24 trot listing about eighteen to twenty entries and doubt about 2:18 trot filling.
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Frankfort
Len Titun
W. E. Turner
Himmelwright
Came Back Too Soon Arrestee Faces Paternity Charge
Luther Sheets was arrested this morning in Perrill court on a paternity charge filed by Mattie Grandenburg. A preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday with bond at 400 dollars. Reports say he left Lebanon two years ago to evade a similar charge and returned Tuesday as the statute neared expiry. A small blaze on North Park Street near the William Fish property caused brief alarm but little damage. The fire origin remains undetermined. An unrelated item notes readiness for operation of a new police box and signal system scheduled for today.
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Luther Sheet
Squire Perrill
Mattie Grandenburg
Sheets
Lebanon
William Fish
North Park Street
Empire House
Progressives In Conference In Ninth District Meeting
Progressive party workers from the Ninth Congressional District held a packed conference at the courthouse Convention Hall with Albert J. Beveridge, State Chairman E. C. Toner, and District Chairman Wm. Holton Dye in attendance. Beveridge spoke about observations from visits to various localities during the fall campaign planning session. Local Gar county representatives joined participants from around the district.
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Progressive Party
Ninth Congressional District
Gar County
Albert J. Beveridge
United States
E. C. Toner
Wm. Holton Dye
Court House
Beveridge
Balloonists Safe After Near Mount Hood Wreck
Donaldson of Springfield Illinois and Wilbur Henderson, balloonists in the Aero Club of America's race, were reported safe after a wreck and a storm damaged three balloons. A message said they walked into a small settlement near Mount Hood and were en route to Portland Oregon.
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Donaldson
Henderson
Mount Mood
Portland
Will Picnic Near Darlington Led by Lebanon Group
A merry crowd from Lebanon plans a Thursday automobile trip for a picnic near Darlington. Attendees include Mr and Mrs I. B. Adney, Mr and Mrs B. F. McKey, Mr and Mrs W. H. Winn, Mr and Mrs S. C. Heath, Mr and Mrs M. D. Jones, Mr and Mrs C. B. Adair, Mr and Mrs Watt Fogle, Mr and Mrs D. G. Edwards, Carl Smithson, Mr and Mrs A. Finch, and Miss Leona Winn and Miss Audra Bratton.
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Darlington
Adney
B. F. McKey
W. H. Winn
Heaith
M. D. Jones
C. B. Adair
Watt Fogle
D. G. Edwards
Carl Smithson
FA. Finch
Leona Winn
Audra Bratton
Women Adopt Dry Resolution At Federation Meeting
The General Federation of Women's Clubs, meeting in Chicago, adopted a strict anti liquor stance. A resolution urged federal or state laws to eradicate the liquor traffic, stating it fuels crime vice and misery. The decision was backed by Kentucky and delivered with strong applause in the Pompeeian room at the Congress hotel.
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International News Service
Chicago
General Federation of Women’s Cluba
Congress Hotel
Kentucky
Federation
General Federation
New York
Council of the Federation
Indianapolis
Murray Neb. Hosts Expanded Family Guests
In Murray Nebraska the gathering included Mrs. T J Johns of Colfax a daughter J C Parr a son and his wife from Gieridan N J Parr ai eed son who resides in Sheridan Thelma Nicholson a granddaughter from Whitestown Fred Parr of this city a grandson and C E Gomery a daughter of Sheridan with Mrs Bert Johns of Colfax Also Mr and Mrs Johns are grandchildren.
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Sheridan
Bert Johns
Colfax
Johns
Party Honor for Miss Sleea Foster and Miss Nellie Brain
Walter and Ruth Smith hosted a Tuesday evening gathering at their Lafayette avenue home in honor of Miss Sleea Foster of Richmond Indiana and Miss Nellie Brain of La Fontaine. The event featured old fashioned games and music with light refreshments served. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Dora Stark Electa Foster Nellie Brain Donna Neese Mable Burgin Arthelma Parr Ruth Bower Dorothy Stark Eleanor Stark Leon Chumlea George White Orlo Wright James Thompson Charles Smith Philip Stark.
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Walter
Ruth Smith
Lafayette Avenue
Sleea Foster
Richmond
Ind
Nellie Brain
la Fountaine
Dora Stark
Electa Foster
Donna Neese
Mable Burgin
Arthelma Parr
Ruth Bower
Dorothy Stark
Eleanor Stark
Leon Chumlea
George White
Orlo Wright
James Thompson
Charles Smith
Philip Stark
Indiana parties rally in North Vernon to strengthen precinct work
The article notes a district caucus start after Senator Beveridge spoke on organization. Toner and Dye led the effort, claiming no county would merge and citing crowded Bloomington engagement. Beveridge drew a large reception while criticizing President Wilson over a business freedom issue.
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North Vernon
Opera House
Beveridge
Toner
Dye
Bloomington
Mr. Dye
Wilson
Linen Shower Honors Bride Elect Ethel Miller in Frankfort
Miss Isola Hartman and Miss Carrie Smith hosted a linen shower at 705 East Walnut Street for bride elect Ethel Miller of this city. Will H. Smith of Lebanon is to marry her this month. Hostesses included Mrs. George Smith, Mrs. Fred Kramer, and the two young Misses Jenkins. The occasion featured elaborate decorations and a tasteful display.
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Frankfort
Isola Hartman
Carrie Smith
East
Walnut Street
Ethel Miller
Will H. Smith
Lebanon
George Smith
Fred Kramer
Miaves Jenkins
County livestock meetings announced in Boone County
A series of livestock meetings will be held in Boone County next week led by Mr. Clark of the state extension department and R. W. Imes. Dr. Clark will speak on hog care and cholera prevention, with an illustrated lecture on livestock care. Meetings include Mark Beck Jefferson township June 28, Jamestown June 23, C. B. Knowlton Harriston township June 24, and Fayette hall June 24. All farmers and stock raisers are invited.
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Boone County
Clark
State Extension | Department
R. W. Ime
Imel
Mark Beck
Jefferson Township
Jamestown
C. B. Knowlton
Harriston Township
Fayette Hall
State Veterinarian Dr A F Helaon report on assistants noted
A garbled report from the state veterinarian named Dr A F Helaon mentions three assistants and a Dipreee Sra Be Saen event. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicates veterinary staff involvement and listed assistants.
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A. F. Helaon
Fortnightly Sewing Club meeting hosts and flowers
Mrs. Irwin Brown hosted the Fortnightly Sewing club Tuesday afternoon with members present. A letter from Mrs. Guy Davis at Wabash Valley Sanatorium was read, flowers from the club were sent, crimson rambler roses adorned the setting, and Mrs. Brown served a two course lunch. Guests included Mrs. John Hornaday, Mrs. Walter Hodge, Mrs. Roy Metager, Mrs. Will Davis, Mrs. Charles Hartman, Miss Lida Perkins, and Mrs. Frank Coulter of Frankfort.
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Irwin Brown
Sewing Club
Guy Davis
Wabash Valley Sanatorium
Brown
John Hornaday
Walter Hodge
Roy Metager
Will Davis
Charles Hartman
Lida: Perkins
Frank Coulter
Frankfort
Family Dinner Honors 83rd Birthday in Shelby Home
Mrs J W Shelby hosted a family dinner at her South West Street home to celebrate the eighty third birthday of her mother Mrs Amanda Parr. The gathering included relatives and friends sharing memories as they marked the milestone.
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Amanda Parr
J. W. Shelby
South West Street
Nema
Surprise Shower for Miss Maud Foster at Dodd Home
Friends staged a surprise shower Tuesday night for Miss Maud Foster at Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Dodd on Kersey Street. Guests brought aluminum, china, silverware, and linen as gifts and enjoyed light refreshments during a pleasant evening.
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Maud Foster
Ollie Dodd
Kersey Street
Tenement Fire Rescue in Brooklyn Saves 100 Persons
Daring policemen and firemen risked their lives to save 100 people in three Brooklyn tenement fires early today. At 659 Fulton street babies were dropped to rescuers below, while at 11 Ashland place and 604 Fulton street officers carried evacuees down smoke filled stairs and searched rooms for unconscious victims. Incendiaries are suspected by police.
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International News Service
New York
Brooklyn
Fulton Street
Ashland Place
John Bell 10 Travel to Operate Moving Picture Machine
Mrs Elizabeth Bell of North Meridian street reports a letter from her son John Bell a Swarthmore College student saying he will travel with a Chautauqua company this summer. He will be in charge of a moving picture machine visiting eastern sites in Massachusetts New Jersey Maryland Virginia and North Carolina.
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Elizabeth Bell
North Meridian Street
John Bell
Swarthmore College
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
Graduation Recital by Miss Bonnie McKinney at Metropolitan School
Miss Bonnie McKinney, pupil of Edward Nell, gave her graduation recital at the Metropolitan School of Music on Wednesday night. The program featured contralto Edith Fish, with McKinney known in Lebanon from frequent visits and recent soprano work at the Methodist church. The school requires a recital from each graduate and the formal commencement will be Friday, June 19, with Blanche Berkeley among the local graduates.
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Bonnie McKinney
Metropolitan School of Music
Edward Nell
Edith Fish
Lebanon
Thi School
Miss McKinney
Blanche Berkeley
Whitestown
Methodist Church
W. S. T. Club Entertained At Mrs Gardner Home
The W. S. T. club was entertained Tuesday evening by Miss Esther Gardner at her North Meridian Street home. The gathering was social and lively as several gentlemen friends of the ladies dropped in during the evening.
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W. S.T. Club
Mise Esther Gardner
North Meridian Street
Inter
Damage suit docket cleared after contumacy and dismissal
The circuit court postponed the Michael Cline versus Capitol Paper Co. damages case to July 1 due to counsel illness. The Archie Reynolds versus Union Traction Co. damages suit was to be dismissed after a five‑case Indianapolis accident batch, with one trial already yielding a verdict for the traction company and the rest compromised and dismissed. all plaintiffs were African American.
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Circuit
Michael Cline
Capitol Paper Co
Archie Reynolds
Union Traction Co
Indianapolis
Union Traction
Traction Company
Probate Court Actions Involving Guardianships And Wills
Probate court grants Richard T. Pinnell authority to repair and build a partition fence for Frances J. Manan ward of Oliver P. Mahan. Executors and guardians file bonds, file objections to wills, and partial settlements note balances and credits for several estates and guardianships.
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Richard T. Pinnell
Frances J. Manan
Oliver P. Mahan
G. W. Norwood
J. P. Coverdale
J. M. Worley
Flora N. Duchmein
Addie L. Burress
Alfreta Berry
Edwin M
William A
Nellie B. Staton
Wilbert Jones
Anne B. Jones
Fiora B. Duchmein
Mary E. Flickenger
Henry A. Plickenger
F. A. Finch
Martin M. McBroom
Stranger. Cragan
Samuel S. Heath
J. P. Staley
William J. DeVol
Charles Trotter
David B. Shockley
A. H. Meyer
Wm. A. Lane
Hiram 8
Powell
Mary E. Evans
Laura Rollins
Noble K. Harrison
William H. Harrison
Jefferson Township Horsethief Detective Company Picnic
The Jefferson Township Horsethief Detective Company plans a Friday afternoon picnic at 2 p.m. at Otis U. Young’s home for members and their families. Each member may invite a prospective guest and family. C.F. Mar of Jamestown is president of the group.
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Jefferson Township
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R. W. Imes
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Elizabeth Lee
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Crawfordsville
Hiss
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Bernard Gaddis
Hammond
Alva Martin
Clarence Ball
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Chautauqua Company
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