Democracy in Indiana rally supports governor and ticket
The Indianapolis convention boosts Governor Ralston and a state platform as the Republican party faces opposition with a demand to pledge to repeal criticized measures. Governor Ralston covers the Purdue bonds as a trust fund, while Democrats insist they will not yield to Republican pressure. A separate note reports a Woodland man dies after a jaw fracture from a bridge fall, starving due to inabil ity to eat.
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Ralston
Indianapolis
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Quincy A. Meyers
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Thomas Tappart
South Bend News-Times
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Verdun and Balkan Fronts Mark War News May 2
Reports from Paris and London detail French gains north of Douaumont totaling 500 yards of trenches and 100 prisoners, with three day offenses adding 1000 yards. Greeks seized by Bulgarians, a British submarine sinking a Turkish transport, and Rio Branco and Rochester losses. Austrian Alpine defense at Fargorica noted. German forces claim Loos trench capture and Verdun attacks falter. Discussions between Jagow and Gerard expected after Wilson’s terms.
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Emperor William
Switzerland
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Fourteen year old Oklahoma boy’s shotgun accident harms Lola Beck
A 14 year old, Okla Rice, picked up a shotgun in Lebanon Indiana on May 2 and the weapon discharged wounding three year old Lola Beck. The child’s life is at risk.
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Ind
Okla Rice
Lola Beck
Provisional Leader Among 1000 Irish Prisoners Demanded by Tories
London May 2 peace in Ireland is shadowed by a tense political scene in Parliament. Tory leaders demand execution of the provisional president Peter Pearse and imprisonment of James Connolly and others for treason. Birrell resignations demanded. Asquith says conscription bill to be introduced tomorrow.
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London
Ireland
Peter Pearce
James Conolly
Birrell
Asquith
Pittsburgh Strike War Leaves Dozens Dead and Militia Called
In Pittsburgh on May 2 a strike at Edgar Thompson steel plant led to 3,000 riotous strikers clashing with guards who used riot clubs. Dozens were killed or wounded as guards fired and militiamen were summoned. Similar unrest erupted at Stirling Steel and Pittsburgh Lamp plants as 1,500 strikers forced 330 workers off shift. Street car strike ends with 3,100 returning to work and a 35 cent hourly raise.
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Stirling Steel
Mexican Situation In El Paso Sparks Conference Hint
General Scott sent a courier to War Minister Obregon for another conference after fresh dispatches from Washington. He likened dealing with the situation to sitting among powder barrels. Mexicans demand withdrawal of American troops amid gravity signals from authorities.
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Washington
Fifth Sunday Meeting at Wirt Draws Wide Attendance
Pleasant Point reports a large fifth Sunday gathering at Wirt with talks by Carpenter, Oscar Johnson, and Densworth. Reports from Association churches praise Sunday school and B Y P U work amid fine weather, a bountiful dinner, and an entertaining Saturday night program by Brother Johnson and a Seminary male quartet.
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Densworth
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Jeanette Bramwel
Luella Werning
Josie Turner
Eugene George
Charley Thurnall
John
George Beckman
Franklin
Ind
Harvey Gray
Monroe
William Heitz
Nannie Pommerehn
North Madison
Cecil Spann
Casper Clendenning
Near Lamb
Geo. Wehner
Milton Mayfield
Columbus
David
Mary Mayfield
Nannie Gibbs
Indianapolis
C. R. Sorrells
E. J. Rogers
Bro. Davis
Bro
Olive
E. E. Carpenter
George Gardner
Madison
Cory Brinson
Mamie Trinkle
Denny’s Sanitarium
Edna Shingelton
Clara Copeland
Kings Daughters Hospital
Fairmount
Local Society Contest Seeks New Members at Wirt Church
A church society praises both young and old members and announces a contest to recruit the most new members and determine who supplies the goodies. The next Sunday marks the regular church day at Wirt.
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Wirt
Embargo on Arms Shipments to Mexico Ordered
Douglas Arizona May 2 an embargo was placed on shipments of arms into Mexico by American customs authorities. Generals Scott Funston and Obregon will attend what Scott called the last conference to settle the Mexican question.
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Mexico
Scott
Funston
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Madison High School Annual a Fine Public School Book
The 1916 Madison High School annual, a 124 page volume, features half tone illustrations of classes and faculty, Madison scenes, stories and poetry, printed by Democrat Co. It is praised as a credit to the school and staff with a roster of editors and managers. Hopeful settlement of the Pittsburgh street car strike followed a conference with the Mayor and local businessmen.
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Madison High School
Madison
Herald
The
Democrat Co
Madiseo
Charles R. Cream
Notice of Administration for Frank R. Taff Estate
Andrew M. Taff appointed administrator by Jefferson County Indiana Circuit Court. Estate of Frank R. Taff is declared to be solvent. Curtis Marshall attorney. April 17 1916.
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Circuit Court
Jefferson County
Indiana
Frank R. Taff
Andrew M. Taff
CuRtIs Marshall
Washington letter attacks Secretary Daniels by Rear Admiral Fiske
Rear Admiral Bradley Fiske sent to the Senate a letter accusing Secretary Daniels of concealing the navy’s true weakness. The missive sparks controversy as it questions wartime leadership and policy directions.
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Fiske
Senate
Washington
Bradley Fiske
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