Local party nominees announced for Indiana Fourth District races
The notice lists candidates for multiple county and township offices in Madison township and surrounding areas. Lincoln Dixon seeks the Democratic nomination for Representative in Congress from Indiana's Fourth District. Charles S. Dibdler and Gilbert Dihammer announce Republican bids for County Auditor and County Sheriff. Charles O. McBride seeks Democratic renomination for County Recorder. Albert L. Kahn and George M. Stanley announce Madison township Trustee bids. John W. Carlisle runs for Township Assessor as a Republican.
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Congress
Lincoln Dixon
Fourth
Indiana
Charles S. Dibdler
Gilbert Dihammer
Herald
Charles O. McBride
Albert L. Kahn
Madison Township
George M. Stanley
Samuel M. Strader
John W. Carlisle
How Would You Like to Spend Your Evenings
An advertisement touts the NEW EDISON Diamond Disc Machine as a quick affordable way to enjoy music at home. It promises satisfying musical recreation without leaving the house and urges readers to invest for personal entertainment.
Submarine Bases Raid at Ostend and Zeebrugge Highlight British Initiative
British naval forces raided German submarine bases at Ostend and Zeebrugge this morning. Five concrete filled vessels were run aground and sunk in the harbors as part of the operation. The action is praised as one of the greatest displays of initiative by the British Admiralty.
British raid hits Ostend and Zeebrugge bases
British naval forces raided the German submarine bases at Ostend and Zeebrugge on the Belgian coast using auxiliary vessels and six obsolete cruisers. Five decoy ships loaded with concrete were run aground and blown up to block harbors, with a later report promised as vessels return home. Casualties among British forces were reported heavy for the size of force. the officer who planned the raid was killed.
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London
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Admiralty
First Line
Cadet Patterson Dies In Airplane Fall Near Parks Field
Memphis reports that Flying Cadet Patterson was killed when he fell from an aeroplane about 1,000 feet up. He was attached to the Parks Field Corps. Details are withheld pending investigation.
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Memphis
Patterson
Parks Field Corps
Overnight American casualty list item discussed
Washington reports forty three Americans on the overnight casualty list. Only two were killed in action, and the list is not tied to the Seicheprey battle. Mentions possible stock strike and ship looms with a vague judgment.
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Washington
German Offensives Continue on Picardy Front and in Flanders
British lines are strengthened on the Picardy front and in Flanders with sixty prisoners taken in the Albert sector and additional captures in Robecq and Wytschaeter. German raids in France fail in Lassigny-Newon, Rheims area, and Vosges, while some Germans leave prisoners to the French.
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London
Picardy Front
Flanders
War Office
Albert
Robecq
Wytschaeter
Paris
Cairsi
Lassigny
Newon
Amiens
French War Office
Rheims
Vosges
Hindu conspiracy defendant murdered in San Francisco court room
In San Francisco on April 23 Ram Chindra, a defendant in the Hindu conspiracy, was killed in the court room by Ram Sing, who was then shot and killed by a U.S. Marshal.
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U. S
San Francisco
Ram Chindra
Ram Sing
U.S
Praise for American Soldiers by General Foch
Secretary Baker told the House Military Committee that General Foch described American soldiers as equal to any fighting man in Europe. He said America is in complete accord with the Allies based on his impressions of Americans at the front.
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Washington
Europe
Foch
Baker
House Military Committee
America
President Signs Sabotage Bill To Curb German Agents
Washington April 23 The President signed the Sabotage Bill to curb further activities of German agents.
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Washington
Liberty Loan Subscriptions Hit 1.596 Billion
Washington reports total subscriptions to the Liberty Loan reach 1.596 billion dollars as of April 23. The government touts Liberty Bonds as the best investment for citizens.
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Liberty Loan
Washington
Knights of Columbus Launch Indiana War Drive for 16000000
The Knights of Columbus organize a Indiana campaign to raise 16000000 for war work in camps and Europe with a $250000 state goal. May 5 to May 12 drive includes committees in Indianapolis Fort Wayne Lafayette Evansville and Jefferson county chapters.
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Indiana
Europe
Ceneral
Claypool Hotel
Indianapolis
Madison Walsh
Charles M. Niezer
Fort Wayne
T. J. Connolly
Lafayette
William J. Mooney
William F. Fox
A. J. Veneman
Evansville
Thomas D. McGee
Stephen A. Callahan
Red Cross
Kabki
Knights of Columba
Madison Council Knights of Columbus
Jefferson County
William H. Horuff
J. J. Kasper
Henry V. Keller
John Voll
George Zepf
William Zepf
William A. Bierck
Frank Dehler
H. G. Schneider
George Hummel
C. G. Hunger
Charles Horuff
John B. Niesse
Leo Schroeder
William Horuff
William Bierck
Fred Schram
Joseph Kennison
Joseph F. Niesse
Madison Council
Joseph Steinhardt
M. L. Guthneck
W. IL. Horuff
St. Mary’s Church
St. Michael's Church
Will Back Up the Boys at the Front Liberty Bond Poem
Poem urges support for WWI effort with patriotic verses praising soldiers sailors airmen and nurses. Calls readers to fund Liberty Loans with every dollar and to back allied forces, framing money as gold handicap against Germany and a pledge from citizens. Ends with editorial aside about dry goods literacy.
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Chaina
Kasper Meeting Set at Claypool Hotel May 11
A gathering featuring Kasper is planned at the Claypool Hotel in the city on May 11. Attendees include local organizers and interested residents. The event aims to discuss community matters and engage attendees in dialogue.
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Kasper
Claypool Hotel
Jeffersonville Contractors Claim Cheaper Faster Shirts
Concern rises as Jeffersonville contractors push to move shirt production from the depot to sub stations. The shift threatens thousands of women workers and follows claims of cost and speed advantages. The depot work, once vital, is de-emphasized as Saturday’s big day approaches.
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Jeffersonville
Guatemala Declares War Stance With United States
Washington reports that Guatemala’s assembly declares Guatemala occupies the same wartime position as the United States marking a declaration of war, said by Minister Meade this afternoon.
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Washington
Guatemala
United States
Meade
Registering of Women Urgent Call for Overseas Nurses
An urgent appeal calls for 5 000 nurses for overseas and cantonments service before June 1st. Indiana Ohio and Kentucky must supply 500. Red Cross and U S Employment Service coordinate placements in stenography typing clerical and domestic work. Women aged 25 to 35 urged for Red Cross canteen work overseas with six months or one year enlistment depending on funding.
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Mo C. Garber
Madison
Smyrna
Saibda
Shelby
Lancaster
Republican
U.S. Employment Service
Eeployment Service
Department of Labor
Washington, DCL
Tadema
William DeMiller
North
Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Women’s Division
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D. C
Gorgas
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Bureau of Nursing
Lake Division
American Red Cross
Garfield Bldg
Cleveland
Red Cross
State Council of Defense
Lake Invision
L. Dean Holden
Garfield Building
Woman's Division
United States
Employment Service
Farm Service Division
Indiana Supreme Court Reconvenes After Weeklong Recess
Indianapolis notes the Indiana Supreme Court reconvened after a week's recess on April 23 but gave no hint on when a liquor decision will be handed down.
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Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Railroad Workers Back Pay Seen After Wage Board Findings
Washington reports an estimated 75 million dollars in back pay for railroad employees pending approval of wage commission findings by McAdoo. The entry notes the large sum awaiting executive sanction and the potential impact on the workforce.
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McAdoo
Washington
Wage Commission
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