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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
6
Dublin executions and rebel leaders shot in Britain
Countess Georgina Markievicz awaits death but is commuted to life in penal servitude. Four Irish rebel leaders including Patrick Pearse are executed in London after swift trials. Zeppelins downed. France advances on Verdun. Florina occupied by allies. Wilson moves toward peace talks and foreign policy shifts. murió
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgina Markievicz
Dublin
Joseph Plunkett
Edmund Daly
Michael O’hannahan
William Pearse
Republic of Ireland
Patrick H. Pearse
London
James Connolly
Thomas J. Clark
Thomas McDonagh
Wilson
Washington
Pope Benedict
Europe
Lorimer Acquitted In Chicago Bank Case
William Lorimer was acquitted by a Chicago jury after six hours of deliberation on embezzlement and conspiracy charges tied to the LaSalle Street Trust and Savings Bank failure. He pledged to repay deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lorimer
LaSalle Street Trust and Savings Bank
Chicago
Lorimer
Rockefeller Enters Wall Street Draw Request In Vault Scare
A well dressed man claiming to be John D. Rockefeller asked the Wall Street subtreasury for 100 million dollars. Officer Hugh Byron questioned him and learned the vaults held no such sum. The visitor tried local banks and the Equitable building before leaving, saying he owned 26 Broadway and could be reached there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Wall Street
Hugh Byron
Financial District
Byron
John D. Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
Albany Bridge Rescue Nets Smuggled Chinese
Albany police and U S immigration inspector Albert Wiley stopped a Chinese smuggling attempt at the Greenbush bridge aided by Mrs. William Chambers. Four Chinese smugglers were jailed alongside William Carpenter and Charles Baker. The catch was made after a daring pursuit and a bridge draw opening. The Chinese were valued at 250 dollars each in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Building
Broadway
State Street
Wiley
Greenbush Bridge
New York
Chambers
Mexican Revolt and Border Raids Reported Across Texan Front
Reports describe a Columbus raid replicated by Mexican forces under Colonel Cervantes, with three Troop A and one civilian boy killed and six wounded. Boquillas and mining camps between Rosarito and Mazatlan claim five American miners killed. El Paso officials note acceptable cooperative action plans with Washington and predict a two month withdrawal window for U S troops as Obregon plans dispositions under Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Cervantes
Villa
Troop A
Fourteenth Cavalry
Boquillas
Tex
Paso
Rosariio
Mazatlan
Sinaloa
Volax
el Paso
Washington
Scott
Baker
Mexico
Obregon
Hugh L. Scott
Chihuahua
Durango
Molasses Trap Seals Girl and Rescuers on NYC Street
Miss Margaret O Leary was stuck to Third Avenue and Twenty fifth Street by a burst molasses hogshead from Frank Timmons' truck. A passerby pried her free as Patrolman Sheehan brought hot water, crowd cheers fading as she went home gluey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Margaret O'Leary
Third Avenue
Twenty-fifth Street
Frank Timmons
Miss O’leary
Gummier
Hero
Lochinvar
West Twenty-fifth Street
Margie
Sheehan
Margaret
O’leary
One Thousand Indianapolis Irishmen Hold Memorial Telegram to Congress
About one thousand Irish sympathizers in Indianapolis joined a telegram to Indiana members of Congress urging an investigation into Ireland's conditions and the status of American citizens believed to be there during the rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Congress
Ireland
Indiana highway association meets in Cambridge City
The Sixth district branch of the Indiana Highway Association met in Cambridge City and elected Thomas C. Bryson of Connersville permanent secretary. It urged the 1917 legislature to create a state highway commission and instructed county chairmen to appoint township road men to build support. Next meeting set for Connersville on May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Cambridge City
Indiana Highway Association
Thomas C. Bryson
Connersville
Girl Mauled by Bull Dog in Evansville
Mamie O Risky aged thirteen daughter of Charles O Risky was attacked by a large bull dog as she ran to catch a street car. The dog threw her to the street and lacerated her legs arms and body. Her condition is described as serious. The conductor and motorman beat the dog off and the animal was later killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Mamie O’risky
Charles O’risky
Tipton Art Exhibit Opens at Public Library
The annual Tipton art exhibit began Friday at the public library and will run for one week. The Tipton Art Association now numbers over 100 members. The show features fifty Indiana School Art traveling pictures, a set of modern paintings, plus numerous pieces of needlework and china painting from the Art club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Public Library
Tipton Art Association
Indiana School
Art Club
Dr Mossinsohn Lectures in Terre Haute
Dr Benzion Mossinsohn of Jaffa Palestine lectured at Temple B nai Abraham Sunday evening. He founded the Hebrew gymnasium at Jaffa and has lectured at leading continental universities, touring the United States four years ago for the Palestine institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mossinsohn
Terre Haute
Benzion Mossinsohn
Jaffa
Palestine
Temple B’nai Abraham
Hebrew Gymnasium
United States
Palestine Institution
Petitioners Face Election Costs for Road Help
County Auditor Vanness lists 250 signers from Tipton for three concrete road petitions that were defeated. Petitioners must bear the election expense of 1400 dollars. some voters signed one petition while others signed all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Vanness
Trinity Lutheran Church Organizes Welcome for Delegates
Elkhart May 8 Preparations are underway at Trinity German Lutheran church to entertain delegates of the Sick and Death Benefit society convention of the Lutheran Verein Michigan. The gathering in July is expected to draw over 100 delegates from across the middle West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Trinity German Lutheran Church
Sick and Death Benefit Society
Lutherbund of
Michigan
Middle West
Auto Harts Girl In Accident Near Silver Lake
Mary Barber seventeen is in critical condition after an automobile overturn near Silver Lake. Barber was driving the car when it turned over trapping her and Lucy Fenton under the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Silverlake
Mary Barber
Miss Barber
Lucy Fenton
Smuggling Aigrets Arrest Leads to Fussy Hat Fashion
Special Customs Agent W. H. Rowe traced $2000 worth aigrets smuggled into New Orleans. They were found on Miss Zetta Hawkins's hat at her Canal Street home. She charm quipped about wearing them to a party as Rowe retrieved the plume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
Beauty
New Orleans
W. H. Rowe
Zetta Hawkins
Canal Street
Small Boy Burned In Trash Fire Accident
Rushville on May 8 Harold Case the young son of Mr and Mrs Will Case suffered severe burns when a can of water he used to rake into a trash pile exploded splashing hot water over his head and shoulders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Harold Case
Will Case
Muncie merchants donate fly swatters for "flyless town" effort
To show interest in making Muncie a flyless town, merchants and life insurance agencies contributed 4,400 fly swatters. The items were distributed to school children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Two Men Enlist After Soliciting Magazine Subscriptions
James P. Daniels of Terre Haute and Robert R. Warren of Tipton enlisted in the U S army here after poor sales. They had been soliciting subscriptions for a magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
James P. Daniels
Terre Haute
Robert R. Warren
Tipton
United States Army
Girl Missing in Bedford Seventeen-Year-Old Anna Belle Brown
Miss Anna Belle Brown, seventeen, has been missing from her Bedford home since Monday after she set out to a local store. Her mother is overwhelmed by her absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Anna Belle Brown
New Camp Organized in Logansport May 8
John A. Logan Camp No. 48 Sons of Veterans is organized in Logansport with a charter list of 102 members. Charles D. Chase is named commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
John’ A. Logan
Sons of Veterans
Charles D. Chase
Freckles disappear with ethine double strength cure
The ad promises removal of freckles using ethine double strength applied nightly and morning with guaranteed results. Most skin spots fade or vanish, often needing only one ounce, and buyers are assured a signet-backed guarantee if freckles fail to go away.
His Choice of Flower Provokes Laughable Confusion
A girl asks the practical man for his favorite flower and he begins with cauli, provoking a humorous pause as the dialogue suggests a mix up between cauliflower and flower names. The brief exchange highlights contrasts between whimsy and practicality.
Cuticura Comforts Baby Advertisement Promises Relief
An advertisement urges bathing a baby with hot water and Cuticura Soap then drying gently and applying Cuticura Ointment for affected areas. Instant relief leads to a peaceful sleep. Free mail sample with a book offers Cuticura by postcard care from Boston, available everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Dept
Boston
Adv
No Objection War Prices Castor Oil Rise
A father notes rising costs due to the war, citing castor oil as an example. His child Johnny quips that the only downside is when prices go down, adding a touch of humor to a serious topic. The exchange highlights financial strain and a roadside conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
Johnny
The American Way and The Stranger Dialogue on Speed
In a tense exchange the Stranger chides The American for driving fast to reach a ferry. The American defends the rush saying they have twenty minutes to spare, while the Stranger warns of speeding risks including arrest and harm, noting the odd goal of rushing for time of little use.
Willie mocks father on progress of science and invention
A father tries to show his son Willie how much science has advanced in 50 years. He lists telephones electric lights talking machines moving pictures X rays and wireless telegraphy. Willie retorts with a humorous jab about people being “hicks.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Patchouli as a Moth Preventive in Porto Rico
Special Agent Garrard Harris notes the dried patchouli roots are highly valued in Porto Rico where they are believed to prevent moths when placed with clothing. The text recalls patchouli’s early century popularity and suggests US interest could boost demand, with small bundles sold for two to five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrard Harris
Porto Rico
United States
Glass of Water Upset Her in Me State Tale of Recovery
A young woman recovering from scarlet fever in Michigan credits Grape-Nuts for restoring her health after indiscriminate feeding worsened stomach and kidney troubles. She describes rapid improvement, regaining weight, and returning to daily duties while continuing the cereal at breakfast and supper.
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Battle
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