Political Announcements for Jefferson Scott Counties
The Herald lists multiple candidates for Jefferson and Scott counties offices. Edwin M. Stanton Todd Mundt Demaree Oliver Laidley Finnegan Swan and Sam B. Wells seek Democratic or Republican primaries for treasurer sheriff commissioners and joint representatives. Lincoln Dixon seeks Fourth District congress seat in Indiana on the Democratic ticket with March 7 1916 primary.
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Edwin M. Stanton
Jefferson County
John F. Todd
Shelby Township
Walter Mundt
James M. Demaree
Herald
Oscar Oliver
Madison M. Laidley
Madison
Tom Finnegan
John A. Swan
Sam B. Wells
Scott County
Jefferson
Scott
Everett McCammon
Scott Counties
Congress
Lincoln Dixon
North Vernon
Congress of the United States
Indiana
Peninsular Oil Co Seeks Men For Sales Positions
Wanted ads invite men to train as salesmen in Detroit with opportunity to earn 385 dollars or more weekly. Company promises career advancement and training by Peninsular Oil Co.
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Peninsular Oil Co
Detroit
Mich
Revival shows Indiana GOP fields full slate for March primary
Indianapolis reports Will Hays and L L W Henley boast the Republican state central machine has candidates for every federal, congressional, senatorial, judicial, legislative and state nomination. They claim all candidacy declarations are filed for the March primary and pledge a powerful machine to run the slate.
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Indianapolis
T. Hays
Republican State Central Machine
L. L. W. Henley
Steam Roller
Indiana
Will H. Hays
Hanover College 91 Indiana Law School 12 score
Hanover College defeated Indiana Law School 91 to 12 at Hanover Indiana. Hanover led from the start and used reserves in the second half as the visitors struggled to score. The piece closes with a note on parrots learning to talk via telephones in a London bird school.
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Indiana Law School
Hanover
Ind
Law School
London
Germans Penetrate French Lines in Artois and Zeppelin Downed
Paris reports German forces breached the first French trench line at Givenchy in Artois but were expelled as bombardment crippled defenses. A German Zeppelin en route to Paris was shot down by French guns. 30 crew members died in the wreck.
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Paris
Givenchy
Artois
War Office
Verdun
Champagne
Woevre
Alsace
Lorraine
London
Dardanelles
Bosphorus
Athens
Administration to release international data to senators and reps
President Wilson decided to turn over all data on international questions to Senator Stone to present facts to the Senate, with Representative Flood as the House spokesman. After a half hour meeting with Secretary Lansing, a large data mass will be released to Stone and Flood to acquaint the public with administration moves on international troubles.
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Washington
Lansing
Wilson
Stone
Senate
Representative Flood
House
Flood
Fire at New York theater hotel claims lives
A New York theatrical hotel fire killed four men and a woman while trapping guests on upper floors. Firefighters rescued twenty five chorus girls as crowds watched on Forty fourth street. the blaze began on the second floor, blocking exits before firemen could extinguish it.
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New York
Forty-fourth Street
Practical Health Hint The Baby
Practical health hint advises keeping babies away from crowded tours and drafts, and avoiding floor contact. If the baby is sick, consult a family physician. Do not cough sneeze or kiss the baby on the mouth or allow others to do so.
Chester Walker Fires at Man Then Shoots Self
Indianapolis note of Feb 22 reports Chester Walker attempting to shoot William Baxter who he claimed wrecked his home then wounded himself near the heart as police arrived. Walker’s wife was arrested on neglect of an eight year old child and Baxter was charged with contributing to delinquency.
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Wm. Baxter
Indianapolis
William Baxter
Chester Walker
Baxter
Triple Collision on the New Haven Road Near Milford
A noon crash on the New Haven road near Milford left six dead and six injured after a New York passenger train rear ended a stalled section and was struck by a freight train. Six passenger coaches were crushed with two tumbling down an embankment. initial reports of ten deaths were corrected, listing three trainmen and three passengers among the dead.
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New Haven
Milford
New York
Willard May Face Postponed Madison Square Fight
Chicago February reports Jess Willard was ordered to bed by physicians after a relapse. He may be unable to train or fight Frank Moran on March 25 at Madison Square Garden, with the bout postponed until he recovers.
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Chicago
Jess Willard
Frank Moran
Madison Square Garden
New York
Willard
American Woman and Family Slain by Mexican Bandits
An unsigned Madera message reports an American woman and her family killed by Mexican bandits in Chihuahua. The attackers are said to be former Villistas, who are advancing on Guerrero and cutting rail and telegraph lines between Chihuahua City and Torreon.
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Villistas
Guerrero
el Paso
Chihuahua
Madera
Carrero
Chihuahua City
Torreon
Telegraphers and Station Agents Win Wage Increase
The Clover Leaf Railroad telegraphers and station agents receive a ten percent wage hike. The minimum monthly wage rises from 28.60 to 40 dollars. The announcement notes improved pay for the workers.
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Toledo
Clover Leaf Railroad
Puzzling Porters Algebra Joke Opens Train Berth Tale
Former Judge Daniel Gioscor recalls a Michigan train tale where a porter struggles with a $5 berth payment. The scene centers on change confusion and the porter’s puzzled effort to account for $2 total for two berths, ending with a punchline about algebra.
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Daniel G. ‘Ioscor
Michigan
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Wells Declares Willingness for Jefferson Scott Nomination
Sam B Wells of Scottsburg Indiana announces in a February 21 1916 letter that he desires the Democratic nomination for Joint Representative for Jefferson and Scott counties. He emphasizes his old home ties and past legislative service and states he will support the preferred local candidate if not himself nominated. He notes he will not canvass for the nomination but would serve if elected and appeals to Jefferson county Democrats for support or opposition based on merit.
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Jefferson County
Jefferson
Scott Counties
Indiana
Sam. B. Wells
Scottsburg
Ind
Choice of Two Evite and Medical Chats
A fragmented Human Understanding dialogue contrasts views on shoes wearing out and a medical exchange about rest versus surgery. Mr Wood muses on durability while Mr Weld blames construction. A Pittsburgh Chronicle gag lines feature a doctors debate over rest costing $5000 versus a 100 dollar operation.
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Mr. Wood
Francis Rumored to Accept Russia Ambassadorship
Reports circulated in Washington on February 22 that former Missouri Governor David R. Francis had accepted the Russia ambassadorship. He did not deny the rumor, and was to meet with Secretary Lansing for instructions later that day.
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David R. Francis
Missouri
Washington
Russia
Francis
Lansing
Hanover English class compiles history for centennial parade
First year English students at Hanover College gather stories of the town and college origins. Best essays will be published and used for the Indiana centennial anniversary pageant next commencement. Students receive a holiday tomorrow for Washington's birthday observance.
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Hanover
Ind
Hanover College
Indiana
Washington
Made a Hit at Public Speaking Parley
A humorously hesitant speaker confessed he was unaccustomed to public speaking and paused before declaring he would not try to speak. The audience responded with vehement applause after his brief moment of squeaking.
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Kansas City Journal
Seasick groom jokes about his bride's ocean dream
A gushing bride asks if his soul reaches the tumultuous ocean area. The seasick husband replies with humor that the soul may come next, highlighting a light exchange about their voyage.
New Red Cross ambulance and call buggy for local undertaker
Mr. Fred Schneider, the undertaker, has received a splendid new Red Cross ambulance and a fine new call buggy. Both are the latest make and handsomely finished and appointed.
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Fred Schneider
Red Cross
Let Us Rejoice The Wind Driven Serenade
A Boston Post verse notes the musical genius Seth on a street corner testing breath and learning to play. Neighbors are tickled by the comic scene as wind seems to carry his music away.
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Seth
Boston Post
Father Gets Back
A playful exchange begins with Wilttle-Father asking why the mother tongue exists and Papa-Son answering with a humorous note about origins, attributed to Michigan Gargoyle.
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Wilttle
Papa
Son
Michigan
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