Platform critique sparks debate on preparedness and reform
The Indianapolis Star mocks a Republican state platform described as bunk while Washington Democrat comments on its extreme preparedness stance and constitutional amendment stance. The piece notes Congress debates military needs as voters expect clear party positions amid global turmoil.
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Indianapolis Star
Republican State Platform
Charlie Fairbanks
Congress
Indiana
Clarion Notes
Wilson
Washington Democrat
Madison to begin school survey under vocational training plan
Under Dr Winslow of the State Board of Education Madison will start a city and county school survey next Monday. The $600 grant may grow as survey staff hire and printing supplies expand. The program will track youths aged 14 to 20 who left school to work and assess needs for targeted training without disrupting regular classes.
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Winslow
State Board of Education
Madison
Indiana
du Shane
Property Transfers in Shelby Area Recorded
Thomas G. Cole and wife deed 30 acres in Shelby township to Walter R. Mitchell for 700 dollars. Walter R. Mitchell and wife transfer 304 acres in Shelby township to Luther N. Lemen for 750 dollars. Francis I. Galbraith and others sell 40 acres in Republican township to Arthur D. Greathouse for one dollar and related consideration.
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Thomas G. Cole
Walter R. Mitchell
Shelby Township
Luther N. Lemen
Francis I. Galbraith
Arthur D. Greathouse
German Coast Raid Sparks Near Shore Battle and Dublin Riots
London reports a German naval squadron shelled Lowestoft near the British coast before a close battle with the British fleet. Paris notes a German air raid on Dunkirk with civilian deaths. Dublin sees anti British riots with twelve dead as troops suppress the post office seizure. Naval and land actions continue around Verdun and Erzinga.
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London
Oringial
Lownestull
Zepplins
Zeebrugge
Belgian
Scarborough
Dublin
Irish knight captured entering Ireland on German boat
Sir Roger Casement, the noted Irish knight, was captured while entering Ireland on a German boat with arms. He was taken to London for trial as Britain tightens security during wartime.
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London
Roger Casement
Ireland
Revolver Fight in Heart of Cincinnati Deaths Reported
Police report a revolver fight in downtown Cincinnati leaves Policeman Samuel Robbins dead and Louis Katz fatally wounded by an unidentified man. Authorities say the cause of the trouble is unknown and investigations proceed.
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Cincinnati
Samuel Robbins
Louis Katz
Taggart Says He Never Refuses A Good Thing
Todianapolis April 25 Thomas Taggart told the Democratic State Committee he would not decline the senatorial nomination while noting his willingness to consider the offer.
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Todianapolis
Thomas Taggart
Democratic State Committee
Menominee River Flood Menaces Paper Mill Area
The Menominee river in Wisconsin surges as a raging torrent flooding hundreds of homes and threatening the largest paper mill in the country in Marinette on April 25.
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Wisconsin
Marinette
Menominee River
Germany to meet American submarine views
Washington April 25 diplomats believe Germany decides to meet the American submarine views. Von Bernstorff is coming to Washington.
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von Bernstorff
Washington
Germany
Mann argues for at least 250000 in army bill
Congress man James R. Mann minority leader says it is foolish to pass an army bill providing for less than 250000 for the regular army in an impassioned speech in Washington.
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Washington
James R. Mann
Americans May Track Villa Trail After 60 Miles southwest
Dispatches report Villa is sixty miles southwest of Latevo where American troops are located. With Carranza’s downfall believed imminent the United States prepares for bread riots in Mexico City. Gen Funston is ordered to join Gen Scott in talks with Gen Obregon. Secret reports indicate Carranza generals may desert to Felix Diaz.
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Washington
Villa
Latevo
Carranza
Mexico City
Funston
Scott
Obregon
State Department
Felix Diaz
Madison Proud Son Delivers Preparedness Message
Simeon Leland Jr a Grammar school graduate now at DePauw College addressed pupils and teachers about preparedness of mind body and spirit for splendid manhood and womanhood It was a proud moment as he embodied the qualities he urged in tomorrow’s citizens Madison praises its alumnus.
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Simeon Leland
Grammar
DePauw College
Madison
Convicted trio Sentenced to Indiana State Farm
Losteller Ballard and Logan, recent Circuit Court convicts, left by morning train for Greencastle under guard to serve sentences at the Indiana State farm. All were handcuffed as a crowd gathered. Losteller taunted the crowd from the train. Ballard and Losteller receive one year each, Logan about two years. Logan appeared downcast.
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George Losteller
Omar Ballard
George Logan
Greencastle
Jenkins
Ralph Pratt
Indiana State Farm
Logan
Buzzard
Losteller
Mayor Crozier
Mandistith
Tire Vulcanizing Shop Opens at Mulberry Street
Jos F Hill returns from Indianapolis with a Haywood Tire Vulcanizing Plant ready for installation at 305 South Mulberry Street. The shop will offer repairs retreading inner tube work and motorcycle and automobile tire vulcanizing with Hill personally in charge. Opening date to be announced.
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Jos. F. Hill
Indianapolis
Haywood
South Mulberry Street
County Treasurer extends hours for tax payments
Notice to taxpayers states the Jefferson County Treasurer's office will stay open until 9:00 p m starting Tuesday night April 25 to accommodate tax payments. It warns May 1 is the last day for Spring Installment without penalty, or a 10 percent penalty will be added. Edw Jeffries treasurer.
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Edw
Jeffries
Jefferson County
Cummins Leads Ford by 1200 Votes in Nebraska Race
In Omaha on April 24 Cummins leads Ford for president by about 1200 votes as nearly complete returns come in. The contest centers on a tight statewide result with local returns shaping the final tally.
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Omaha
Cummins
Ford
President Wilson votes at Princeton primary in Washington
In Washington on April 25 President Wilson participates in the presidential primary at Princeton N. J. District court actions include Bart McCoy pleading guilty to carrying concealed weapons and George Logan sentenced to the maximum fine and penal form. Guardianship sales of Gorey property noted, Judge Griffith and Clerk Prenatt head to Indianapolis for the Democratic State convention.
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Washington
Wilson
Princeton
George Logan
Bart McCoy
Griffith
Logan
Hy Oterical
Bers Estate
Crocery
South Mulheim Street
Tid
Lena Bayless
Prenatt
Indianapolis
Clarence Jines
Luke Jines
Monroe Township
Sarah J. McKee
Emerson Lemen
James HH. Graham
Charles Sk. Smith
Senator Sha roth Leads Woman Suffrage Push in Congress
In Washington on April 2a, Senator Sha roth of Colorado advocates woman suffrage on the congressional floor. The brief remarks emphasize equal rights and civic participation for women amid debate on constitutional changes.
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Washington
Sharoth
Colorado
Congress
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