Democratic slate praises Jackson and local officials
The piece lauds Senator Rowland H. Jackson as Democratic nominee for Joint Senator covering Ripley Switzerland and Jefferson counties, citing a clean record, anti graft stance, and leadership on judicial reforms. It also commends Auditor Andrew M. Taff and deputy Blake for efficient county administration, Recorder McBride and son, and Assessor Benjamin W. Noell, arguing they deserve re Election and public trust for improving records, services, and fiscal oversight.
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Indiana
State Board of Accounts
Taff
Andrew M. Blake
Accounting Board
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Andy Taff
Legion
William J. McBride
County Recorder
McBride
Chae. O. McBride
Recorder
Truth emerges on war coverage in American press report
A New York Journal admission criticizes allied bias in war reporting and calls for accurate coverage. It notes the Herald’s claim that the German emperor sought Czar Nicholas II’s help to halt war and argues the conflict is a calculated plan among France Russia and England.
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England
France
Russia
Germany
Austria
New York Herald
Constantinople
United States
Great Britain
Centenarian Kreinhagen Celebrates 100th Birthday
Mrs. Charlotte Kreinhagen of the White Creek German settlement near Columbus observes her 100th birthday with a neighborhood gala and outdoor picnic. Born in Germany, she immigrated as a young girl and has lived here for six or seven decades, enjoying good health and active daily routines despite a fall a year ago.
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Columbus
Charlotte Kreinhagen
White Creek
Plague Cages Found. Woman Dies in New Orleans Case
The seventh of nineteen plague cages located in New Orleans caused the death of a Black woman yesterday. In total fifty seven rodent cases have been identified.
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New Orleans
Ultimatum to Germany Cited as Japan Demands Evacuation
World news outlines Japan's instruction to Germany via Ambassador Gerard calling for Kaiser's troops to withdraw from Asian and Chinese waters. Wilson backs Japan's good faith, with other reports noting 70,000 Servian and Austrian troops in battle near Losnitza, and Emperor William heading to the front after midnight.
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Berlin
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Gerard
State Department
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China
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Japan Ultimatum Pushes German Fleet Action
London reports the Japanese ultimatum to Germany may force the German fleet to move in the North Sea. Germany faces pressure to deploy ships bottled up near the Elbe to aid Asiatic forces and fight. Chinese troops move to recapture Kaiu Chau while state Mr Wilson offers mediation meets firm rejection from most powers.
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Japan
Germany
North Sea
Asiatic
Elbe
France
Belgian
Pekin
Kaiu Chau
China
Dinant Front Battles and Allied Actions Reported
Civic guard of Dinant reports man and French troops fighting on the outskirts of Yvoir with Namur arrival. Reports from Plymouth note US cruiser Tennessee and North Carolina delivering $4 million in gold for stranded Americans in Europe. Paris announces sinking of an Austrian cruiser near Antivari. Brussels cites battle near Dinant as Kaisers troops push toward forts near Namur. Athens notes Greece demands Turkey explain cross border movement. threat of war. St Petersburg reports royal departure to Moscow and ambassadors dispatch to Moscow ahead of proclamation.
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England
U.S
Tenenearee
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Europe
Obregon Maintains Order With Iron Hand In Mexico City
General Obregon uses an iron hand as order returns to Mexico City after Constitutionalists seize the city. Three feet were shot and three more executed today following a drum head court martial. Pope Pius is ordered to bed for rest due to gouty catarrh and heat.
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Mexico City
General Obregon
Pope Pius
Brother Trio Faces Tragedy in Indiana Motorcycle Crash
Ernest Baxter 20 of New Richmond died in Lebanon Indiana after a motorcycle crash seven miles southeast of the city. He and his brothers John and Frank were en route to Jefferson County to visit their mother Mrs. Irena Baxter. Ernest was struck by Frank’s bike when his pedal broke on a rut. He died shortly after arriving in Lebanon Hospital. Funeral services were held at Pisgah church.
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Jefferson County
Irena Baxter
Lebanon
Ind
Ernest Baxter
New Richmond
Baxter
John
White County
Frank
Tippecanoe County
Lafayette
L. W. Newman
Indianapolis
Ernest
Emil Burdell
Wright
Emil Weston
Martha Cheney
Ernest Weston
Thomas Brunker
Herbert Fritz
David Lindblum
Richland Center
Dodgerville
Here
Iowa
Carlston
Sunday Schools In Indiana Show Large Enrollment
The Indiana Sunday School Association compiles county data showing Sunday schools rival public schools in membership and teaching. It covers all towns with volunteers serving without pay and reports 607,936 of 1,162,027 population not enrolled. Jefferson county lists 66 Sunday schools with 4,492 scholars and 649 officers and teachers. Average attendance 2,807. cradle rolls include 38 with 436 members.
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Indiana Sunday School Association
Jefferson County
Indiana May Adopt Appointive Tax Assessors
Columbus Ohio Aug 15 Indiana may adopt the appointive system of Tax Assessors after a study by the Indiana State Tax Commission. Ohio officials cautioned against rushing the change given current political discord, suggesting bold action only if Indiana officials show daring.
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Columbus
Indiana
State Tax Commission
Ohio
Wrights Love Castle Tragedy Ends In Mass Murder
Frank Lloyd Wright and Mamah Borthwick were slain in a Wisconsin tragedy carried out by Julian Carlton, a fired carpenter. The act left six dead, three wounded, and a missing three year old child believed burned. Authorities pursued Carlton as residents faced a brutal, late morning attack at the Wright bungalow near Hill Site.
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Spring Green
Wia
Frank Lloyd Wright
Oak Park
Ill
Mamah Bothwick
E. H. Cheney
Borthwick
Mra. Borthwick
Wright
Julian Carleton
Hill Site
Wisconsin
Mamab Borthwick
John Borthwick
Mrs Chris Ramsey's Remains Laid To Rest In Springdale
The remains of Mrs. Chris Ramsey, who died Friday at her daughter’s home in Chicago, arrived Saturday and were taken to Mrs. Edward Bodam’s home on East Third Street. Funeral services were held at 2:30 PM yesterday with Rev. John Machlan presiding and burial in Springdale cemetery. Pallbearers were Messia James M. Demaree Henry W. Schmidt John Potts James Imel John Bumen and Dave Lockridge.
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Chris. Ramsay
Clara Houghbrouch
Chicago
Edward Bodam
East Third Street
John Machlan
Springdale Cemetery
Messia
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