The Old Year's History 1915 Highlights and Events
A review of the year 1915 notes major occurrences across politics science and society. It mentions the Panama California exposition in San Diego the Danbury hatters boycott the St Patrick’s Cathedral bombing attempt and the trial of Harry Kendall Thaw. It also covers naval dispatches the Lusitania issue the launch of the Arizona and major fires and legal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roo Diego
London Stock Exchange
United States
Wupranma
Danbury Hattars
Roeburg
Taunton
St. Patrick's Cathedral
New York
Harry Kendall Thaw
Matteawan
Thaw
Beachey
San Francisco
United Confederate Veterans
Richmond
Georgia Prison Commission
Frank
Germany
J. W. Gerard
Berlin
California
Harry KK. Thaw
Arizona
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Corrected Supervisors Report Reprints Today
Due to an error in last week’s supervisors report, the document is reprinted today in corrected form. The corrected edition clarifies figures and details originally published, ensuring accuracy for readers and officials.
Christmas Wedding Ties Belknap and Meloy in Quiet Home Ceremony
Charles M Belknap of Fort Wayne Indiana and Mary E Meloy of Terre Haute wed quietly at 4 p m Sunday at the home of the bride s parents Mr and Mrs J O Meloy of Marshall Reverend E G Sandmeyer of the Methodist church officiated The couple left for Fort Wayne to begin married life in Indiana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Belknap
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Mary E. Meloy
Terre Haute
J. O. Meloy
Marshall
E. G. Sandmeyer
Methodist Church
Cannady Dominates Mt. Carmel Poultry Show
George C. Cannady swept the Mt. Carmel poultry exhibition winning first prize for pullet and float, third for hen, third for cockerel, and fourth for pen with Rhode Island Reds. He claimed the grand sweepstakes cup for best bird and the best-shaped and best-colored male, awarded by the Rhode Island Red Club of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Cannady
Mt. Carmel
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Red Club of America
Christmas Day Festivities Marred by Weather
A Real Christmas describes a cold snowy Saturday with previous rain and sleet that dampened municipal Christmas tree celebrations. Despite this, locals gathered at the courthouse for carols, a band performance, and distribution of treats to many children.
County Court Docket Shows 46 Criminal Cases January Term
The county court reports a January term criminal docket with 46 cases spanning minor offenses. Harry Forsythe of Oliver is jailed on a paternity charge by Miss Griffith and was taken to Paris by a deputy sheriff. George Clouse is jailed on a wife and child abandonment charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Forsythe
Oliver
Miss Griffith
Paris
George Clouse
Death of Oscar Mackey at Oliver after brief illness
Oscar E Mackey aged 32 died Sunday evening at his father John H Mackey's home in Oliver after a short illness. Born in Clark county in September 1883 he lived many years in Folvar county and ran the Oliver telephone exchange for years. He was active in the Modern Woodmen organization and known for his helpful, upright life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar E Mackey
John H Mackey
Oliver
Clark County
Folvar County
Death of a Former Resident Oliver Liston
Oliver Perry Liston died December 9 at his Beatrice Nebraska home at age 60. Funeral services were held in Oakland Iowa where his boyhood home is. He was a former Big Four railway station agent in Marshall and married Elizabeth Killie, who survives along with two daughters who preceded him in death. Liston had been an invalid for many years and died from tuberculosis and kidney disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Perry Liston
Beatrice
Oakland
Mr Liston
Big Four Railway
Marshall
Elizabeth Killie
Local Courts Upheld In Will Contests And Tax Case
The state supreme court affirmed the Clark county circuit court in Rardin vs Rardin over Mahala Rardin's will. The decision also upheld the Big Four Railway road and bridge tax levies after township objections. Also notes Mr Neal resigning after 35 years at Marvin flour mill citing age, with remarks about his former employer.
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State Supreme Court
Clark County Circuit Court
Rardin
Ruffner
Supreme Court
S. M Schoffield
Theavailway
BE. D Jones
Graham
Neal
Marvin
Mr Neal
Terre Haute Open Again Despite City Fray
Terre Haute is described as “wide open” once more with saloons operating on Christmas and Sundays as in the past. Mayor Gogsom is accused of deceiving the Good Government League over the Roberts affair.
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Terre Haute
Gogsom
Good Government League
Roberts
Willard Birthday Noted by Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Next Monday marks a Red Letter Day for the Woman's Christian Temperance Union as they honor Frances E. Willard on her birthday with planned observances and calls to continue reform work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Frances E. Willard
Hongrof
Gas Company Settles After Marshall Motor Explosion
On Monday the Wabash Gas Company settled damages from the October 6 gas explosion that destroyed the Marshall Motor salesroom and mortally injured Aaron Jones Edward Huston and Robert Slusser. Heirs received four thousand dollars for Jones eleven hundred for Huston and eight hundred fifty for Slusser. Manslaughter charges remain but are unlikely to be pressed except possibly against Butler the company resident manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Gas Company
Marshall Motor Company
Aaron Jones
Edward Huston
Robert Slusser
Butler
Popular Young Couple Wed In Surprise City Ceremony
Miss Mabel Lewis and J Howard Simon wed Thursday afternoon at the Lewis home in a small ceremony led by Rev Wm H Zeigler. Maid of honor Miss Josephine Sublett and best man Arlie Perdue attended. Doris Keffer sang. The couple, now residing with the bride's parents, planned an early spring wedding before their nuptials. Simon, formerly from Findlay Ohio, works in the Ohio Oil Co. offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Lewis
J. Howard Simon
John W. Lewis
Wm. H. Zeigler
Josephine Sublett
Mattoon
Arlie Perdue
Doris Keffer
Mrs. Simon
Indianapolis
Simon
Findlay
O.i
Ohio Oil Co
Appointment of Judge Scholfield as associate counsel
Hon W B Scholfield is named associate counsel for the State Utilities Commission by the attorney general. The deputy attorney general role carries a $6900 annual salary plus expenses, and he will continue to reside in Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W B Scholfield
State Utilities Commission
Marshall
Total Eclipse of Sun Seen In North America
A total solar eclipse will be visible across North America the West Indies and parts of South America Europe and Africa on February 3. It will be the first total eclipse since August 1869.
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North America
West Indies
South America
Europe
Africa
Casey Methodist Church Dedicated Amid Additions and Pipe Organ
The reconstructed Methodist church at Casey was dedicated Sunday evening. Rev Dr. Parr of Kokomo delivered the dedicatory sermon. A large addition to the main audience room and a fine pipe organ were installed, the improvements costing 9500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Parr
Kokoma
Turkish Massacres Told By Missionary Daughter
Letter from Mrs May Allen, missionary in Uramia Persia, describes Turkish massacres of Nestorian Christians, graves of 70 to 71 victims, torture by Moslems, and fear for survivors. Mentions war, Servia, Russian troops, and evacuation of workers in Tab ris area during 1910s turbulence. lists named names of local senders and recipients in Marshall area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Wallace
May Allen
Uramia
Persia
Servia
Allen
Ris
Geen
Cee Os
Tabriz
Ameria
Melowe
Oort
Immense Mail Business at Marshall Post Office
Holiday week overloaded Marshall post office with record parcel post. extra clerk and carrier hired. rural routes faced toughest tasks. trains limited yet deliveries steady. Farmers Institute events planned. state meetings in Decatur. Congregational Church reports mixed progress. involvement urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Post Office
Roy
Constitution Vote Looms On Renewal Of Dincin
Fragmentary text outlines political debate on constitutional renewal and the approach to a people’s convention. References to two thirds support, past actions, and planned elections in 1918 appear amid garbled lines. Obscured details prevent full reconstruction of a single clear outcome.
Combination Sale at York Monesy Jan 8
A combination sale to be held at York Monesy on January 8 will feature a number of good horses cattle hogs and farm implements for sale H Banna Co of Barre Pants gears dealers will attend and report the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Monesy
Rabbit feast marks Seminole Tribe event at wigwam
The Seminole Tribe of Red Men held their annual rabbit feast Thursday night in their wigwam. Chef Whit Locke served 82 rabbits and other dishes enjoyed by several hundred Red Men, families, and friends, noting a festive gathering to welcome the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chef Whitlocke
Professor Williams Weds Miss Miller in Warren Pa
Friends of Marshall High School principal Lewis W. Williams learn of his marriage to Eileen Miller at her parents home in Warren Pennsylvania yesterday. Mrs Williams was a former Hi Ram College classmate and is a popular guest at her Ohio home. The couple will move to Marshall next Monday and stay with Mrs Gorham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis W. Williams
Marshall High School
Eileen Miller
Warren
Williams
Hiram College
Marshall
Gorham
Corn Crops Yield Low Across Illinois Report
Illinois state board crop report shows average corn yield 36 bushels per acre. Northern Illinois 36, central 40, southern 23. Total 320,111,081 bushels on 899,842 acres. average price 54 cents, crop value 173,026,637 dollars.
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State Board of Agriculture
Ilinois
Illinois
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Praruary
Laet
James Brothers
Civyil
Bethlehem Steel
Ns York Stock Exchange
Public Library of
St. Paul
International Peace Congress
Hague
Culebra
Panama Canal
Gailiard
Colon
Panama
Portugal
Joao Chagas
Wilson
Lusitania
J W Gerard
J. P. Morgan
Glen Cove
Frank Holt
Harry K. Thaw
New York City
State Department
Great Britain
W H Page
Southold
Legation
Guillaume
Port au-France
Charles Becker
Sing Sing
Tiermann Rosenthal
Louisiana
New Hampshire
Vera Cruz
Glexton
Ruston
National Educational Association Uet
Cal
Leo Frank
George Hfe
Milledgeville
Marietta
Mary Phagan
Scranton
Hono
Newport News
American Express
Washington Grand Review
Sons of Veterans
Washington
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Hanks Land
Cape Haitien
Haiti
Ardmore
Ohio
Grand Army of the Republic
Na‘ional Congress
Omaha
Arl
Ngton
Ari'gton
Honolulu
Oervorgn
Denver
National Womans c
Christian Temper Race Lab
Beatile
Wash
Arington
Britiseh
York
Asing Lapis
Wess
the County Court
Oscar Mackey
Judge Scholfield
Almpenaets Ag
Critizen
Arice Daughettee Deleonto
Lucinda Hammond Parker
John Howard
Mabel Knox Lewis
Marshall Elmer Marrs
Toolson
Frances Garver
Martinaville
Charley FD
Tall Casey
Bertha Ware
Nancy
John Rothrock
Coles Co
Mina Hamilton
Clack
M Bethnap
Mar Melos
Marshall Ezra Carpenter
Anderson
Omega Williams
Melrose
Ozro FE
Smith
Blanche Hartman
Casey George Welsh
Anna Burdette
Emory Dodd
Berchill
L. Connell Orange
Hobart Umbarger
Parker Tp
Ersa Kellum
Farmers’ Institute
Port
Warshall
Mutual Insurance
National Insurance
J H Maurer
J L. Hawker
Anna English
Bexsin
State Farmers’ Institute
Decatur
Nebruary
Gov. Dunne
Obi
Yale
Jasper County
Elizal
McCoy Menganne
Greenup
Perryvi
Udtutteal Ren
Yale Terie
Christian Chul
Chu
Robert Tudor
Horss
Hanne & Co
Barre
Pants
Jerg Deaters
Indiana
Prof. Williams
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