Washington’s hotel boom hints at power to sway elections
In Washington a string of new hotels and buildings on 16th to Pennsylvania Ave. signals rapid development. The Arlington, Powhatan, and other projects rise near Lafayette Square and the White House area as Ford, Lansberg, and others expand. The political scene focuses on wartime Europe and anticipated shifts in suffrage and candidate impact.
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One Guess On the Name Touring Car Skids Near Auburn
A touring car en route east from Kansas skidded off high banks near Auburn after rain on Monday, rolled onto its side but caused no injuries to the two cars or their passengers.
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Kansas
Auburn
Man Pays Fine After Auburn Home Quarrel
Andy Lowry visited his divorced wife in Auburn on a Thursday. a quarrel ensued in which he allegedly struck his wife and son. He paid a fine and costs totaling 35 dollars in Elaine Craig's court.
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Andy Lowry
Auburn
Andy
Elainire Craig
Court records list new county cases including riots and nuisance
In Claborne Brandenburg case notes a public nuisance. Merritt Calloway faces abandonment of wife charges. Alvah Bowden Clarence Mullen James Cunningham and Joe Cline are linked to a riot. A running horse on a highway is also mentioned among the docket entries.
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Claborne
Brandenburg
Merritt Calloway
Alvah “Bowden
sClarence Mullen
Death of Mrs Joy in Dennison area
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Joy 64 8 of age wife of John Joy died Saturday evening at her home north of Dennison after a long illness from dropsy Funeral services were held at Dennison Monday with interment in Dunlap cemetery She is survived by her husband one son and four daughters
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Sarah Elizabeth Joy
John. Joy
Dennison
Dunlap
Nominations Filed for September Primary in County
Last Friday marked the filing deadline for the September primary. New filings include Joseph L Carley of Marshall seeking Republican circuit clerk and George Lafferty of Martinsville for surveyor. On the Democratic side Dr. James of Martinsville filed for coroner. no candidate yet for surveyor.
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Joseph L Carley
Marshall
Republica N
George Lafferty
Martinsville
Dr. James
Railroads Lose Tax Objections in County Court Ruling
Judge D W Dayton held the board could amend September minutes to conform to law in a case against Walter Ross receiver of the Toledo St Louis and Western railroad. The ruling opens the door to settling $25,000 in delayed tax objections from railroads, freeing funds for county use.
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Paris News
Walter Ross
Toledo, St. Louis and Western Railroad Company
D. W. Dayton
Board of Supervisors
Real Estate Transfers in Local Conveyances
Real estate transfers include Hollenbeck administrator to Joseph Johns a full interest in tract 30-12-10 for 1846 dollars. J M Heffley to Geo Spence lot 4 block 6 Dulaney's 1st Casey for 1 dollar. W M Abraham to John Pentecost lot 2 Dulaney's 6th Casey for 250 dollars. Louise Bubeck to Fred Bubeck interest in lot 1 Dulaney's subdiv lot 11 Marshall for 1000 dollars. Owen Jones to Lu Cole 1814 acres 6-11-11 for 325 dollars.
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Hollenbeck
Admr
Joseph Johns
J M Heffley
Geo. Spence
Dulaney
Casey
W M Abraham
John Pentecost
Louise Bubeck
Fred Bubeck
Marshall
Owen Jones
Lu” Cole
Wills Filed for Probate in Three Townships
The will of Cora B. Clawson of Johnson township leaves all her $7000 property to husband and daughter. Stephen Custis of Orange township leaves $5750 to his wife for life then split among children. J W Campbell of Wabash township directs $16000 property to be divided equally among seven children.
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Cora B. Clawson
Johnson Township
Stephen Custis
Orange Township
J. W. Campbell
Wabash Township
Many Candidates File for September Primary
More than 1600 candidates filed nomination papers with the secretary of state for the September primary. On the Republican side there are more contenders than ever for various offices, including Governor. Names listed include Edward F. Dunne Jas Traynor and William Brinton for Democrats, with Morton De Hull Lowden Edward Woodruff Frank J. Smith John Wheeler among Republicans.
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Jas
Traynor
Chicago
William
Brinton
Dixons
Sunday School Convention at Dunlap Chapel
Sunday school convention to be held at Dunlap Chapel on Wednesday August 16 with a devotional at 9 a.m. Rev. E H Kuehher to give the welcome and Rev. E Phillips to lead lessons. The program includes Miss Lillian Brown, Mrs Kate Stansbury, Rev F C Read, Rev E E Sandmeyer, Rev Mr Sweitzer, and presentations on soul winning and county and state work. Cordial invitation extended to all.
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Rice William
Thos
Fistiack
B.S
George ‘Baker
Abner
Clark
Myrtie
Pandleton
County
Pal
Baker
Dunlap Chapel
E. H. Kuehher
Phillips I. S
Knox Temperance
S. S
Joseph Buyer
F.C. Read
Kate Stansbury
John Taylor
A.coy
Ruffner
Lillian _Brown
Caséy
E.G. Sandmeyer
Thés
Germany Losing Steadily on East and West Fronts
Report from Allied fronts indicates ongoing heavy losses and depleted ground, munitions, and troops as Germany faces steady deterioration on both eastern and western fronts with daily setbacks.
Gireult Glee. Joseph L Carley for Circuit Clerk
Joseph L Carley of Marshall announces candidacy for Circuit Clerk in the Republican primary set for September. He seeks the office to serve as clerk of the circuit court.
Marriage. Chensa5. ah Od "Arthur Jones
Marriage notice appears for Arthur Jones and Nash, likely in Johnson township. Details are fragmentary with unreadable portions.
Reverend H Harmon Rites in Marshall Burial in City Cemetery
George H Harmon born Oct 23 1849 near Dover Ohio died Aug 5 1916 at cousin Mrs Julia West's home in Marshall He married Olive Isabella Singleton in Feb 1880 they had five children three survive Charles H Bellmore Ind John A Bloomington Ind Della Terre Haute two daughters predeceased him He leaves five sisters Matilda Sink Melissa Mattox Jane Mattox Mehila Mattox Eliza Burger and other relatives Funeral in Methodist church Monday led by Rev HB Sandmeyer with interment in city cemetery.
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Dover
Ohio
Julia West
Marshall
Olive Isabella Singleton
Charles H
Bellmore
Ind
John A
Bloomington
Della
Terre Haute
Baptist Church
Matilda Sink
Melissa Mattox
Markle
Jane
Mehala Mattox
Eliza Burger
Methodist Church
HB. G. Sandmeyer
New Ol Pool Appears Near Westfield Area
A gas strike occurred Sunday in the Whisnand lease north of Westfield in the top sand at 322 to 344 feet. The well showed gas with potential production but was cased off and drilling resumed. A stray sand above the limestone yielded some oil and the well finished at 540 feet, suggesting oil prospects that could spark more test wells in the region.
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Westfield
Whisnand
Soldiering Pleasant Samuel Prevo and Army Life Report
A nephew, J. D. Mitchell of the 1st Maryland troops at Eagle Pass, Texas, writes of his fond attachment to the country and climate. He notes good treatment, ample food, comfortable quarters, and well drilled command under regular officers. A six mile march was started with one man dropping out. overall, he remains enthusiastic about prospects there.
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Samuel Prevo
J.D. Mitchell
Maryland
Eagle Pass
Texas
Adventist Gathering Adds Vast Tents at Martinsville Fair
The Seventh Day Adventists hold sessions at the Martinsville fair with about 80 tents pitched to accommodate attendees. Three large tents shelter services as believers gather for religious meetings and community activities.
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Martinsville
Bes
Oklahoma crude oil prices slip amid weekly dip
Oil markets show Oklahoma crude down about twenty cents per barrel from last week and quoted near sixty two dollars as traders assess supply.
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Oklahoma
Death at Infirmary of Casey Man Joseph Forbeck
Joseph Forbeck of Casey died Friday night at the county infirmary from paralysis at age 68. He had no known family. Funeral services were held at St Marys Church Sunday.
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Joseph Forbeck
Casey
County Infirmary
Bees Trigger Accident On Farm Worker Fractures Shoulder
John biner a Wabash township farm worker was badly hurt last Thursday when he tried to dodge a bumble bee nest and fell on a pile of rails, fracturing his left shoulder. The injury comes as Main street remains closed for a month with curbing condemned and under review by Engineer Paige, delaying progress while other town work continues.
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Sqphile
John
Biner
Wabash
Paige
Col Smith Visiting Republican Hopeful for Governor Nomination
Frank Smith of Dwight travels statewide as a Republican candidate for governor. He plans an Aug 18 Mar shall stop, arriving about 6 30 p m by car and stays overnight, with a brief visit in West Union en route from Robinson to meet as many Republican voters as possible.
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Frank Smith
Dwight
Marshall
West Union
Robinson
Paris Water War Sparks Health Board Condemnation
Paris residents complain of paid water supply tainted by green slime and a powerful odor. A south town hydrant leak drew foul odor from a lawn area, with a decaying horse scent adding to concerns about the water system.
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Paris
Board of Health
Paris Gazette
Boy Has More Bad Luck Leaves Hospital Again
An 18 year old high school student De Lance Hall returned to Good Samaritan hospital after a motorcycle collision left him with a broken left leg. Previously he survived a severe accident that caused skull fracture and amputation of his right leg, ending with months in critical care. The report notes his athletic leadership and recent discharge before this relapse.
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de Lance Hall
Good Samaritan
Portland
Ore
Hull
Marshall council weighs canceling gas franchise
At a Monday meeting, Wabash Gas Co. manager Olivay urged the council to cancel the gas franchise, citing exhaustion, losses, and a years long failure to profit. The council, with one vote against, considered plant retention not price related and discussed meters, sewer work, and health issues amid fiscal notes.
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Dan Emerson
Carley Hull to Visit Marshall for Republican Nomination Campaign
Hon. Lad Joseph L. Carley and Hon. Morton D. Hull will tour Marshall next Tuesday to campaign for the Republican nomination. Hull plans to speak in the circuit court room at 410 AM, outlining candidacy aims and urging voter support.
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Joseph L. Carley
Morton D. Hull
Fors
Amor
Marshall
Elrourt
Fire Ravages Mt Carmel Wheat Field Believed Lightning Strike
A blaze struck Mt Carmel causing extensive damage to a wheat field. An estimated 16 000 bushels were burned with losses reported around 0. However the report is partial and details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Mt. Carmel
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