De Facto Mexican Government Must Prove Police Ability
Washington reports General Carranza demands withdrawal of American troops, but President Wilson keeps the force in place until Mexico proves it can police its territory. A formal reply is planned, and Carranza’s note is regarded as offensive. No local conference details or public reaction are confirmed.
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Washington
Carranza
Mexico
Wilson
Pershing
United States
Wilson Himelf
War Department
Colonia Dublin
General Pershing
General Gavira
State Department
Mexico City
Rogers
Mariza
St Wayne Journal Gazette Sold to Indiana Investors
Announcement shows the St Wayne Journal Gazette sold to L G Willingham of Indianapolis and BD Hoffman of Ft Wayne. Ellingham founder of the Decatur Democrat and former Indiana secretary of state becomes editor in chief. Hoffman remains a lawyer and not active in paper operations. Sale price is reported to exceed $200,000.
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Ellingham
Journal Gazette
Hoffman
Plano Owners to Fay Tax
Danzig June 6 report that homeowners face an annual assessment on each ordinary property item as part of a broader plan approved by local authorities. The measure targets local owners, with details on collection and amounts withheld pending further clarification.
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Plano
Danzig
Pio
Likely Claude Kitchin wins North Carolina primary
Reports from Raleigh June 3 indicate Representative Claude Kitchin the House Democratic leader gains a large majority in the North Carolina Democratic primary. Strong party support and regional turnout are noted as key factors in his favor.
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Kitchin
Oneann
Raleigh
D. C
Waolticia
Claude Kitchin
British Admiralty disputes German battle losses claim
London June 5 The British admiralty states German losses were heavier than Britain’s in the North Sea engagement. It lists ships lost by Germany including two battleships and two dreadnought cruisers, while asserting British losses match prior tallies. The German denial claims fewer losses, with various ships noted as possibly lost.
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Kaiser
London
Aritish Admiralty
Sir John Jellicoe
Sir John
Wiesbaden
Elbing
Rostock
Germany
Tornare
Berlin
North Sea
John Jellicoe
Orkney Islands
Admiralty
Germans Lose Position Near Verdun Front Attacks Fail
Paris reports German preparations for two Verdun assaults on the Meuse west flank near Hill 304 and against Bois Fumee northwest of Ft Vaux. The west attack was stopped by French barrier fire before launch. the second breach in the ed wood height failed against French counter fire. German air raids on Toul saw one plane shot down and two crash in their lines. Night actions at Port Vaux failed as French counter attacks recaptured the lost ground near Damloty ravine.
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Paris
Verdun
Meuse
Bois Fumla
Ft. Vaux
Mitratitenst Fra
Toul
Vilage
Dardowp
Toarn
Port Vaux Vesttions
Damloty
Oanca
Loas
Brandeis Confirmed by Senate in 47 to 22 Vote
Washington June 2 Louis D C Brandeis was confirmed to the United States Supreme Court after a five month fight. The final tally stood 47 to 22 with three Republicans La Follette Norris and Poindexter crossing party lines. Democrat Newlands opposed Brandeis while Clapp and Grenna were paired in favor.
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Washington
Louis DC
Brandeis
United States Supreme Court
Senate
la Follette
Norris
Poindexter
Newlands
Clapp
Grenna
Waite Enters Death Cell for July Electric Chair
Ossining New York June 2 Dr Arthur W Waite entered Sing Sing prison death house awaiting execution on July 10 for his crimes. Convict No 67281 with his stylish past and prison attire, he told reporters he seeks no sympathy and cites money as his curse and motive.
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Ossining
N. Y
Arthur W. Waite
Sing Stung
Death House
Justice Shearn
Supreme Court
Waite
Walte
Sing Sing
Jury Chosen in Alonzo Brendel Murder Trial
Jeffersonville Ind June 2 A jury was obtained on the third day of the trial of Alonzo Brendel charged with first degree murder for shooting John Case at Utica March 3 after an election quarrel Prosecutor Allison opened and evidence began The case likely will not finish before next Monday
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Alonzo Brendel
John Case
Utica
Allison
Arbitration Plan Accepted By Trenton Traction Strikers
Trenton New Jersey June 5 strik ing motormen and conductors return to work after the company promised arbitration on the dispute. Workers claim active trade unionism was dismissed while the company accuses them of dishonesty but would not allow defense or discussion. The tie up of lines ended as the company yielded.
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Trenton
N. J
Trenton and
Mercer County Traction Company
China Faces New Griai
A Pekin dispatch reports negotiations failed between the government and southern provinces that declared independence. Yuan Shikai supporters push for renewed hostilities against the seceding provinces.
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London
Pekin
Xchange Telegraph Company
Yuan Shi-kai
Liquor Ban Considered for National Parks and Hotels
A senate bill seeks to ban the sale of intoxicating liquors in national parks and forest reserves and would extend to hotels or permanent camps that previously could serve guests, despite no saloons operating in these parks.
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Washington
Senate
Progressives Seek Unity With Republicans Over Somme Seats
Chicago reports show Progressive leaders weighing options with Roosevelt or Hughes as top prospects. George W. Perkins promotes a cross party ally for America first, while Fairbanks presses for Indiana man as first choice. Alabama contests reveal lily white versus black and tan tensions, Pope Long delegation seated. Florida contesta postponed as absentees request delay.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Hughes
Roosevelt
McGrath
George W. Perkins
Carrie
America
Fairbanks
Root
Burton
Pope M. Long
W. L. Saunders
Alabama
Charles J. Allison
Morida
Prizes Awarded at Edwardsville Strawberry Fair
Winners list includes Best Aroma awarded to Alfred Knable and multiple prizes for strawberries, bubath, and various berries. Notable names: Lafayette Beach, Mrs E W Phillips, G B Harrell, Miss Edna Sullivan, Win Hanger, Alfred Knable, Lafayette Keach, Miss Doris Ratliff, Miss Nettie Hessing. Events cover fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, and baked goods with numerous second-place recognitions.
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Edwardsville
Alfred Knable
Lafayette Beach
EB. W. Philips Bubach
G. B. Harrell
Ler Willie
Harrell
Jim
E. W. Philips
B. Harrell
E.W. Phillips
Stevens
Alfred Knabie
Haverland
Lem Willis
Lafayette Keach
E. W. Phillips
Gandy
Sandy
Senator Dunlap
Nick Omer
Edna Sullivan
Doris Ratliffs
Homer McCullough
Nettie Hessing
George Keith
D. BR. Keller
Martha Stay
Wilma Hanger
James Sullivan
Martha Keller
Jacob Mayfield
Edna. Sullivan
Doris Ratliff
Geo. Keith
Doria Ratliff
Prizes Awarded at Floyd Knobs Fruit Growers Event
Large crowd attended the Floyd Knobs Fruit Growers Association sweepstakes. Five first prizes were won by Henry Koehler of Floyd Knobs. Other prizes included Charles Green first on Big Joe and Algolat on Haverland, D. L. Goss first on Gandies, Orroma Lem Willis first, Charles Greer second, Lem Willis third on Gandies-Lewis Shireley first, William Stumbler first, Conrad Faber third, Jno Balmer third, Ben Scott third, Frank Leuthart eighth, D. L. Goss third.
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Floyd Knobs Fruit Growers Association
Henry Koehler
Floyd Knoba
Charles Green
Big Joe
Algolat
Haverland
D. L. Goss
Gandies
Orroma
Lem Willis
Charles Greer
Lewis Shireley
Wm. Stumbler
Conrad Faber
Jno. Balmer
Ben Scott
Frank Leuthart
Probe Income Tax Frauds
Washington report says about 820 million dollars are withheld annually from the treasury due to income tax frauds and evasions. Basil M. Manly testified before the house treasury committee, asserting higher losses than official estimates and prompting a demand for factual statements from Secretary McAdoo.
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Washington
Treasury
House Committee On Treasury Department
Basil M. Manly
Industrial Relations Commission
Keating
McAdoo
House
Mantly
How He Was Hurt Lee Kinney Tollgate Keeper Near Edwardsville
Lee Kinney tollgate keeper on the Corydon pike near Edwardsville was critically injured while returning from his brother Andrews Kinney’s funeral in St Louis. He was missed from a B&O train by his brother Matt Kinney of Salem as the train neared Seymour and later found at Carlisle hospital before being brought home. Kinney, an Odd Fellows member, said he stumbled crossing from one car to another and fell from the train in the town limits while unconscious most of the time with lucid intervals.
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Lee Kinney
Corydon Pike
Edwardsville
Andrew Kinney
St. Louis
Matt Kinney
Salem
Seymour
Carlisle
Tls
Mr. Kinney
The
Odd Fellows
No Quorum Delays City Council Vote on School Trustee
The city council lacked a quorum last night as Democrats again stayed away. With five Democrats, four Republicans, and one Progressive, a June election for a school trustee could prompt a tied vote resolved by Mayor R. W. Morris. The absence is tied to a pact delaying the trustee issue.
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Williams
R. W. Morris
BR. W. Harris
Democrata
Board of Works
Lover's Eye At Philips Boarding House In Bloomington
Miss Ethel Allen, eighteen, was attacked at the Philips boarding house by eighteen year old Arthur Sinnex, who had a police record. He whipped the boy thoroughly and handed him to the police. The assault occurred in a room at the boarding house in Bloomington. All's fair in love, especially when jealousy is involved.
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Bloomington
Ind
Ethel Allen
Phillips
Arthur Sinnex
Philips
Tellosy
Will
Philadelphia
Golden wedding marks surprise 60th for Vogt couple
A record breaking crowd of nearly 400 gathered in Franklin township Harrison county to celebrate the Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Vogt. Relatives and friends from New Albanians Lewisvillians Jeffersonvillians Palmyrenes and Caerydonians joined St Peters members for a day of feasting and social time. The couple both about 70 years old have lived in the area their entire lives. Their son Samuel Vogt Corydon attorney acted as toastmaster with remarks from Judge C. W. Cook and a ceremony officiated by Rev Fernachild. The groom’s best man now in California and a bridesmaid from fifty years ago attended remotely. a dinner followed and a social reunion. The local Dr P H Schoen and family attended. his tire was later blown out by the feast’s afterglow.
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Henry Vogt
Franklin Township
Harrison County
Lewisvillians
Jefferson Villians
Palmyrenes
Paulians
Fernachild
St. Peters
California
Amos Lemmon
Corydon
Sallie Louis Richards
John Hottell
P. H. Schoen
James J Hill death moves nation beyond wealth praise
Remarks praise James J Hill as more than a wealthy builder. He is hailed as an empire builder whose aims and acts benefited fellow men, making the finest empire in hearts rather than dollars. The Swest tribute at his bier reflected tears of his fellow workers.
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Philanthropiat
Peabody
James J. Hill
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