Democratic optimism for Woodrow Wilson in Indiana 1916 race
Indiana Democrats express strong support for Wilson with wide backing across parties. They tout economic management under Gov. Ralston, debt reduction, and efficient state operations. claim Republican critique failed and highlight progressive reforms and improved finances. The article notes Irving Brown’s body found hanged near his home, with his wife having died last winter.
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Indiana
Woodrow Wilson
Department of Commacrce
Enother
Todiana
Gov. Ralston
Econsumu
Mary
Rars
Burrard Korbly
Loey
Republica
Thomas R. Marshall
Angelia
Irving Brown
Whs
Brown
Frown
Last Civil War Veteran Johnny Clem Dies
Washington reports Col. John L. Clem known as Johnny Clem the drummer boy of Chickamauga has died and the U S Army no longer lists Civil War veterans on active duty Clem enlisted at age ten and became a famed figure among veterans with tales of his frontline service and musket use at Chickamauga.
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Washington
Unite States Army
John L. Clem
Johnny Clem
Chickamaugua
Chickamauqua
Counterfeit Bills Detected in Postoffice Notice
Secret service warns postoffice staff of two new counterfeits. A 1899 series $2 silver certificate misses Register of the Treasury and Treasurer of the United States and lacks a check letter. A $5 note bears Benjamin Harrison portrait, issued by First National Bank of Omaha, with letter A, created by pasting two thin papers with silk threads.
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Postoffice
Secret Service
Register of the Treasury
United States
First National Bank of Omaha
Benjamin Harrison
Aunt “Diana” Smith Dies at 90 Former Slave to Jennings County
North Vernon Ind August 21 Aunt Diana Smith ninety years old a former slave is dead from age infirmities She came to Jennings county in 1872 For twenty years she was a slave in Tennessee Funeral services were held this afternoon and interment was in Rollins cemetery
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North Vernon
Jennings County
Ind
Diana Smith
Tennessee
Rollins Cemetery
Madison man praises Doan’s Kidney Pills in ad
G N Leland of Madison prep furniture store on W Main street endorses Doan’s Kidney Pills. He reports kidney complaint pain back ache dull energy and headaches improving after using the pills. Price 50 cents at dealers. Dean’s Kidney Pills from FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Madison
G. N. Leland
W. Main Street
Doan
Dean
Leland
Foster-Milburn Co., Props
Buffalo
N.Y
Adv
Death notices William Berry of Jefferson County
William Berry born October 23 1867 in Jefferson County died recently in Oakland California after residing in Bethlehem he left a widow Orrie Hooker of Bethlehem a brother and two sisters in Jefferson County Indiana
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Ward
Bethlehem
Oakland
Cal
William Berry
This County
Mine Orrie Hooker
Jefferson County
Ind
Jeffersonville News
Rumor of Third Wilson Wedding Circles White House
At Cornish New Hampshire the summer home of the President and his daughter speculation grows that Miss Margaret Wilson and Frank KE Compton may announce an engagement. Compton, 42, a Chicago publishing firm head, widower with an 8 year old son and an adopted daughter, has known Miss Wilson for years amid shared social welfare interests.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Cornish
N. H
Margaret Wilson
Frank KE
Compton
Chicago
Gee
Killed by Lion Claims Earl Louis in Dakota
Deputy Sheriff Samuel Yaslinger received word from Nabb, thirty miles north, that the body of Earl Louis, 25, a local native, is due today from North Dakota where he died in a lion attack. Louis, unmarried, was son to Mr and Mrs James Louis of Nabb and had worked with a circle for years. He died while pursuing duties bringing him close to animals. his parents survive with two siblings.
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Samuel Yaslinger
Nabb
Earl Louis
Noth Dakota
Louis
James Louis
Youth Steals Diamonds From Crown Point Jewelers
A well dressed youth entered Rose jewelry store in Crown Point Indiana yesterday afternoon and asked to view diamonds. After inspecting a tray he walked out with the gems concealed in his pocket. Police in Chicago were notified and the jewelry’s value is listed at 2000.
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Jiammond
Ind
Rose
Crown Point
Roge
Chicago
Mrs Anna McCauley Death After Cancer Operation
Mrs Anna McCauley of North Vernon Indiana died following cancer surgery at age fifty four. Survived by husband Michael two daughters and one son. Funeral held at St Marys Catholic Church with interment in St Marys Cemetery. Local note incomplete text follows about unrelated poetry.
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North Vernon
Ind
Anna McCauley
Michael McCauley
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Hampton and Ithodes Exchange Tales of Home
The dialogue shows Hampton asking where Ithodes has been and Ithodes replying he traveled south for his hamp del Carmen. Hampton counters that his is ready at home in Axansas City Star.
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Hampton
Ithodes
Axansas City
Early birdlet proverb hooks reader in Wisconsin State Journal
A quirky proverb hook frames a light feature in the Wisconsin State Journal about ambition and timing, with playful notes on the old saying. The piece highlights a folksy saying and ties it to everyday outcomes in a compact, local tone.
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Wisconsin State Journal
Inventor Once Successful Faces Old Secrets
A cryptic Yonkers Statesman note hints at a once successful inventor named Gothia now unable to conjure excuses as his wife prepares to believe. The brief item uses urban chat to suggest personal scandal.
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Church
Gothia
Yonkers
Explorer Stefansson Believed to Survive Arctic Drift
Secretary McConnell says Stefansson, famed explorer, with five companions and 400 rounds of ammunition, could live on the ice two to three years. Two whaling ships search Wrangel Island for him after his party split near Martin Point on March 22.
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McConnell
Explorer
New York
Karluk
Vilbjjalmur Stefansson
Stefansson
Civilization
Wranut Island
Siberia
Belvedere
Olaf Swenson
Wrangelisto
Klae and Winge
Bartlett
Lane
Wrangel
Favorutite
Alaska
Bart M. McConnell
Crawford
Johansen
Storkensen Ad Anderson
Banks Ishkaid
Seransson
Sid McConnell
Wrangell
Banks Island
Bowser's Premonition Returns to Domestic Turmoil
An anxious Mr Bowser suspects a coming disaster after a dinner-time premonition. He argues about leaks gas coal and a cracked window pane with his wife while his mother in law confronts him, leading to a tense walk to an unknown destination with the druggist and a cat in tow.
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Mr. Bowser
Mr. Towser
Lemuel
Wotman
Sam
Mr. Lawser
Lemuel Bowser
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