Western Front Hard Hits and Balkans Crisis Warned
Berlin reports say Allied assault on the western front failed with German forces holding firm and heavy losses. Bulgaria and Greece agree on a neutral zone while Britain and its allies pledge aid to Serbia and Greece if attacked. A Balkans crisis is seen as imminent with moves against foreign troops in Greek territory.
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Berlin
Spt
Budapest
Greece
Bulgaria
Grecian
Sofia
Macedonia
Balkans
Murder Trial Ends After Venue Change Granted
The murder trial of John Craig for the stabbing of Frank Dean, a factory superintendent, ended abruptly in Muncie after a venue change to New Castle was granted due to the impossibility of a fair trial here. Most jurors admitted strong opinions.
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Muncie
John Craig
Frank Dean
New Castle
Talesmen
Ardmore Gas Explosion Kills Dozens and Destroys City Blocks
Ardmore Oklahoma reports indicate a gasoline tank explosion sparked by a workman’s hammer ignited flames that leveled two city blocks. Forty four to sixty expected dead, twelve missing, with property damage near one million dollars and dozens of wrecked buildings.
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Ardmore
Okla
Four Die in Train Collision at Phoenixville Tunnel
A Philadelphia and Reading train struck a gang of laborers enlarging a Phoenixville tunnel this morning. Four workers were killed and sixteen injured. County Assessor Ben F Noell is ill at home in Hanover with a severe cold and recently lost a buggy horse to illness.
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Norristown
Penn
Philadelphia & Reading
Phoenixville
Ben F. Noell
Hanover
Mr. Noell
Striking Ft Wayne line resumes service with strikebreakers
Eighteen conductors and motormen deserted the ranks this morning while a dozen imported strikebreakers aided the Ft. Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Co. in operating fifteen cars. Crews are unarmed and no serious demonstrations occurred. Organizer Colgan and two grievance committee members were arrested for violating a federal court restraining order against striking.
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Ft. Wayne
Ft. Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction Co
Colgan
Wilson Votes in New Jersey Primary at Princeton
President Wilson voting in the New Jersey primaries at Princeton with accompanying Tumulty. He left Princeton escorted by cheering Princeton University col legians and returned to Washington.
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Wilson
Princeton
Princeton University
New Jersey
Washington
Austria recalls ambassador Dumba overstepping authority
Austrian Ambassador Dumba notified the State Department he was unconditionally recalled by Vienna and sought safe conduct home. The British Embassy agreed to immediate safe passage on request. Dumba will sail October 5 on a Dutch steamer, and Washington says Austria’s action justifies U.S. stance that he exceeded authority. The incident is closed.
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Washington
Dumba
State Department
Vienna
United States
Demba
Austria
Burley Tobacco Crop Outlook Promises Higher Quality
Lexington Ky Sept 27 tobacco men survey the Burley crop for 1915 as about 85 percent cut and ready for stripping. They estimate a 250,000,000 pound yield, possibly above 285,000,000 last year, with 33 percent better quality which could raise prices for growers.
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Lexington
Mrs Austin's Bag Pan Cake Panacea Promises Pleasing Results
An old advertisement touts Mrs Austin’s Bag Pan Cake as a cure to please shoppers, claiming broad appeal and grocery support. The fragment hints at a pantry item meant to attract customers with its promised satisfaction.
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arTry
Ruling Reversal Sparks Debate in Indianapolis Courts
The Indianapolis case centers on Judge James E. Deery sentencing violators with fines of 100 dollars and six months in the workhouse. Judge James A. Collins reversed these rulings citing rubber stamp affidavits, a practice tied to former police judge activity. The Indianapolis News links the reversals to Mayor Bell indictments and notes about 300 cases affected including saloon keepers and others.
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Indianapolis
James E. Deery
James A. Collins
Criminal Court
Joseph E. Bell
Deery
Collins Court
Collins
Indianapolis News
State Supreme Court
Rucker
Bell
Colling
Pleasant Point Social Notes Include Visits and Repairs
Pleasant Point residents report Sunday visits among neighbors. Mr Mat Nauret and family with Mr Albert Bechman and Charles Thurnall spent the day with Tony Gilles and wife in St Magdaline. Mrs Frank McGee hosted Edith and Cecil with Mr and Mrs Frank Stephana near North Madison. Frank McFee visited ill uncle William Smith on Big Creek. Wilson Smart works for uncle George Valillee. Brother Sorrell plans to fill his Wirt appointment after recent illness. Frank Kiser builds a new blacksmith shop near his old one. A Madison Club dance is announced for tonight.
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Mat Nauret
Albert Bechman
Charles Thurnall
Tony Gilles
St. Magdaline
Frank McGee
Cecil
Edith
Frank Stephana
North Madison
Frank McFee
William Smith
Big Creek
Wilson Smart
George Valillee
Brother Sorrell
Wirt
Frank Kiser
Testimony in Masterson case sparks courtroom repartee
Indianapolis September 28 The trial features sharp exchanges over Masterson alleged to run the school of perjury in Chicago aimed at railroad ing Mayor Bell. Roach hints Masterson worked for the defense not the state while defense lawyers clash over prosecutors as evidence is sought. The discussion touches on negro registration and arrests with acquittals noted. Bell’s name appears briefly.
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Indianapolis
Ryan
Rucker
Bell
Local Notes from Marble Corner and Nearby Towns
Carl Neman and wife return home from Tipton county after visiting relatives. John H. Johnson visits Dupont. Mrs. Dulcena Cripe and daughter Zelpha Manning business callers in Versailles. Dennis Sheldon and Amon Armstrong in Madison. Funeral attendance for Jake Johnson at Graham. Wright visits Dupont. Mrs. Gertie Shadday and Inez in Dupont. Mr. Congreve of San Jacinto calls here. Lonnie Johnson travels to Dabney for A. J. Hunter's store. Flan Johnson and Lola Dilk in Madison. Emory Adame in Dupont. Prayer meeting attendees in Marble Valley. Will Dilk and family visit Henry Perry. Leater Wildman on business to Dupont. Holman Burton and wife visit in New Marion. Mrs. Alice Flint and Shirley visit Hazel Amos in Cragmont. Abe Van Antwerp and family visit Nate Martin in Big Creek. Wildman family members motor to Versailles. Belle Thomas and Thelma Donovan as Dupont callers.
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Carl Neman
Tipton County
John H. Johnson
Dupont
Dulcena Cripe
Zelpha Manning
Versailles
Dennis Sheldon
Amon Armstrong
Madison
Jake Johnson
Graham
Thureday
Wao
Wright
Gertie Shadday
Inez
Marble Valley
Leater Wildman
Holman Burton
New Marion
Nannie Wildman
Alice Flint
Shirley
Hazel Amos
Cragmont
Abe van Antwerp
Nate Martin
Big Creek
Jean Wildman
Clarence Wildman
Lonnie Adame
Fran Johnson
Belle Thomas
Thelma Donovan
Indiana Club Woman Burned by Exploding Tar Fatalities
Mrs. Elizabeth Harmon a 45 year old widow and prominent church and club member seven miles southeast of Columbus Indiana suffered severe burns when a tar kettle exploded as she carried it from a stove. Doctors said burns were fatal and she died last night.
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Columbus
Ind
Elizabeth Harmon
James Harmon
Here
Harmon
Man Fatally Shot Near Franklin by Former Employer
Charles Adams aged 38 unmarried was shot by Frank Sturgeon 61 at his home five miles east of Franklin after Adams was seen leaving by the rear door. Adams died at 3 am after the single shot above the heart. Sturgeon surrendered to the sheriff. no witnesses are known.
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Franklin
Ind
Charles Adams
Frank Sturgeon
Adame
Sturgeon
Robert Sturgeon
Kentucky
Johnson County
Mise Ida Brown
James Brown
Red Cross Ball Blue marketed as superior blue water cleaner
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as the preferred blueing product for laundry, claiming it creates a stronger blue effect than plain water and discouraging the use of regular water for bluing.
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