Progressives Split Over Watson as U S Senate Candidate
A Marion editor argues Progressive support for Watson remains weak due to his leadership in the 1912 Chicago convention and his ties to Harry S. New. The piece contends New and Watson share Republican views and both lack true Progressive endorsement, urging careful candidate choice.
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Indiana
Pessoa Carty
Hare Oo Oe
United States Senate
James E. Watson
Watson
Chicago
Harry S. New
Cee
New
United States
Ati
Marion Fd
ader-Tribune
Widow Hosts Christmas Tree for Prize Dogs in Indiana
Lawrenceburg Indiana December 27 Mrs Carel G Colt a wealthy widow and financier of high society prize winning dogs decorated a large Christmas tree with colored lights flags and meat cakes and toys for five registered dogs Angora cats shared in the feast Each dog received a harness blanket sweater and Christmas breakfast and the cats a blanket meat milk and rubber rats and birds A wreath was placed on the grave of Little Billy one of her dogs buried in the garden
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Carel G. Colt
Morgan's Raid Through Indiana and Capture Near Ohio
Morgan led a fast northward advance from Corydon to Salem and through Scott and Jefferson counties before crossing into Ohio. His raid included seizing meat packers’ goods in Jefferson county and fighting through Indiana for about a week. Two weeks later the remnants of his force, about 250 men, were captured on the Ohio border.
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Morgan
Corydon
Salem
Scott County
Vernon
Jefferson County
Ohio
Indiana
Greensburg Times
Appointment of Administrator for Romania C Phillips Estate
Notice states S B Wells as attorney and Noah N Phillips appointed by the Jefferson County Indiana Circuit Court clerk as administrator of Romania C Phillips estate who is deceased. The notice is dated December 18, 1915.
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Jefferson County
Indiana
Romania C. Phillips
Solacne
Noah N. Phillipy
S. B. Wells
War Update From 1914 Baltic Coast and Global Fronts
Russian ships attack the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Bulgarian sub sunk. two Turkish gunboats lost. Russians prepare invasion depots. In London the Asquith government faces conscription crisis with no statement after two hours. Vanstirum sunk by a German submarine. King Victor Emmanuel wounded in hospital. Nine German Austrian submarines sunk or captured in the Mediterranean. United States mail seized on the Nieuw Amsterdam. Westende shelled by Allied monitors.
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Petrograd
Black Sea
London
Asquith
Paris
Mediterranean
Sitys Figaro
Eight Members of Congress Indicted for Pro German Activities
The federal grand jury indicted eight men including Congressman Frank Buchanan and former Rep. Robert Fowler for pro German actions in the United States. The group, linked to the Labor National Peace Council, allegedly sought to impede war effort and aid the Allies as authorities pursued their motives. Penalty is one year in prison or a $10,000 fine or both.
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New York
Congress
Labor National Peace Council Organization
David Lamar
Frank Buchanan
Dacale Tayder
East Orange
Robert Fowler
Ilinois
Frank S. Monett
Genenal of
Ohio
Herman Scheldes
Henry Bo Miartin
Franz von Rintelin
England
von Rintelin
Warner
Renewal of Submarine Warfare in the Mediterranean
Washington reports renewed submarine warfare in the Mediterranean causes grave concern. Officials believe Austrian boats are torpedoing without warning. If American lives are lost, the United States may take action after Vienna receives the Ancona note via Ambassador Penfield in Vienna within 48 hours.
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Washington
Mediterranean Ocean
United States
Vienna
Ancona
Ambassador Penfield
President Wilson Celebrates 59th Birthday
In Hot Springs Virginia today December 28 President Wilson marks his 59th birthday. A National colors adorned portrait hangs in the hotel lobby as a large cake with 59 candles awaits Mrs. Wilson for the ceremonial lighting.
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Hot Springs
Wilson
Spread of the Revolution in China
Washington reports the continued spread of the Chinese revolution draws keen diplomatic interest. The outcome could affect World War dynamics as Japan may join, with China aiding the Allies. Allies would welcome Japanese involvement to curb German influence and accelerate campaigns in the Balkans and Egypt.
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Washington
China
Japan
Tlt
Hes
Balkan
Egypt
Congressman Rouse Learns Florence Station Not Florence Post
Washington December 27 A. B. Rouse Covington district rushed to the Post Office Department after receiving a special delivery letter from Florence Kentucky claiming a post office abolition. He learned the notice referred to Florence Station McCracken County not Florence Boone County, a clerk’s error.
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Washington
A. B. Rouse
Covington
Florence
Boone County
Kentucky
Post-office Department
Rouse
Post Office Department
Florence Station
McCracken County
Appointments in Indianapolis Name L Ert Shick as U S District Attorney
L Ert Shick was formally appointed United States district attorney at Indianapolis on December 28. The ceremony confirmed Shick in the post, naming him to prosecute federal cases in the district. The announcement came from Washington and marks a key federal legal appointment for Indiana.
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Washington
L. Ert Shick
United States
Indianapolis
Officials deny Austrian rejection in Ancona case reports
Washington officials deny reports that Austria has rejected the demands in the Ancona case. No further details were provided on the status or next steps in the dispute.
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Austria
Ancona
Washington
New Haven Railway Directors Face Jury Verdict
Federal Judge Hunt denied the motion to dismiss the indictments against the directors of the New Haven Railway. The defendants must stand or fall by a jury verdict.
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New Haven
New York
Hunt
New Haven Railway
Rev Dr J W Dashiell Dies in Moores Hill
Rev Dr J W Dashiell died at his home in Moores Hill Saturday afternoon after a short illness of dropsy. He was formerly a Greensboro resident and a pastor of the First Methodist church. He held high church positions and was long affiliated with Moores Hill College. Noah Dashiell is a brother. Mrs J D Sidener is a daughter.
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EW. Dashiell
Moores Hill
Dashiell
Greensboro
First Methodist Church
Moores Hill College
Noah Dashiell
J. D. Sidener
Erney
Greensburg Times
Yuan Shih-Kai to Accept Chinese Imperial Throne
Marion Emer Kern, 34, was arrested Sunday for theft of 60 dollars from Everett Carndall at a Van Buren restaurant. Police say Kern confessed, with the money found in his pocket. Yuan Shih Kai, former president, has accepted the offer to become Emperor.
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Yuan Shih-K'sai
Marion
Emer Kern
Everett Carndall
Carndall
van Buren
Kern
Capt Carl Boy-ed Sails for Europe on Rotterdam
Captain Carl Boy-ed the recalled German naval attache sails for Europe aboard the liner Rotterdam. He makes a statement on American newspaper sentiment. Also aboard Brand Whitlock returning to Belgium and Colonel E M House bound for a secret peace mission. Licenses to wed: George O Chitwood to Ella Tague and Henry M Woodward to Louise C Treece.
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New York
Carl Boy-ed
Europe
Rotterdam
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
E. M. House
Wilson
George O. Chitwood
Scottsburg
Ella Tague
This County
Henry M. Woodward
Louise C. Treece
Clark County
Mrs. Elizabeth Cook Dies at 75 in Indianapolis
Mrs. Elizabeth Cook aged 75 mother of Homer L. Cook Secretary of State died here this morning in Indianapolis.
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Homer L. Cook
Indianapolis
Elizabeth Cook
Socialist party pressure on Congressman Dixon vote against army bills
Congressmen Dixon faced a Decatur county Socialist resolution demanding he oppose all bills for military expansion. They argue war prep provokes conflict and profits for munition makers while Europe is crippled financially and militarily. Henry Niemberg dies at 60 in Carrollton after liver illness. unmarried, sister Mrs. Grobmyer hosts. funeral at Carrollton Catholic Church Thursday at 9. Miss Clara Woods visits Madison from Columbus.
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Greensburg
Ind
Socialist Party
Decatur County
Dixon
Europe
America
Madison
Henry Niemberg
Carrollton
J. K. Grobmyer
Madison Council
Knights of Columbus
World Court League forms in Albany with noted directors
The World Court League for judicial investigations to settle international differences was incorporated today in Albany. Directors include Henry Clews John Hays Hammond Alton B Parker and Augustus Bush. Lebanon Rollo W Brown and W W Black will speak at the Boone county teachers institute January 21 and 22.
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Albany
World Court
World’s Court League
Henry Clews
John Hays Hammond
Alton B. Parker
Augustus Bush
Lebanon
Rollo W. Brown
Wabash College
W. W. Black
Department of Education
Indiana Universary
Boone County Teachers’ Institute
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Black Sea Coast
Life of Asquith
Westende
Meditera
U. S
Amsterdam
King Victor Emanuel
Vanstirum
Berlin
Des
Victor Témmanuel
Haly
Nieuw
Overseas
Congressman Rouse
Florence Post Office
J. W. Dashiell
Yuan Shih-K’ai
Emperor of
Col. House
The
Edison
Edw
J. Meyer
C. A. Stanton's
Shoeists
Pearl Packing House
Gus Yunker
Prop
W. Pfortner
Jefferson Street
Congressman Dixon
Clara’ Woods
Columbus Republica
Hertz’s
Mulberry Street
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