Plans to Name Wilson Dominates Democratic Convention
The convention debates renomination plans for President Wilson with most committees and delegates aligned for his renomination or his running mate, while William Gibbs McAdoo and Vice President Marshall loom as possible choices. Key figures include Senator William Stone and former Governor Martin Glynn coordinating resolutions and platform language.
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Abe
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Tammany
Envy
New York
Martin J. Glynn
Ollie James
Kentucky
Civil War Volunteer Officers Retired List Backed in Washington
A movement in Washington seeks to enact a civil war volunteer officers retirement law. If passed, about 7,000 surviving Indiana officers would join a retirement list and receive emoluments matching their war rank. Pay would be half for one year or more, proportionate for shorter service. average survivor age cited as seventy eight.
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Indiana
Navy
Marine Corps
A brave soul is a thing which wi men porvo
A cryptic line mentions a brave soul and names Alex and Bnaith in a fragmentary note, presenting an obscure, period voice style without clear factual context.
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Alex, Bnaith
Chicasgasto Race Delivers Fast Prize Day Thrills
The article reports a record setting track day where a driver named Ged rejles or henry posted an extraordinary time of three hours and two minutes nine seconds, amid high speeds never before seen in competition. Winners claimed ten prizes, with rapid times confounding expectations as crowds cheered on.
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Pope Dap
GRAFT CASE GUILTY VERDICT IN MUNCIE
In Delaware circuit court Gene Wil,uke Swentyethres and six city officials led by Mayor Rollin H. Buneh were found guilty of conspiracy to loot from Whim via gambling and other operators. Judge Fred Gause imposed a bond and potential appeal looms as the case heads to higher court. A separate note from Muncie Indiana reports horses poisoned across eastern Indiana with Frank Wilson, a local merchant, among recent victims.
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Ink
Syne
Gene Wil
Uke Swentyethres
Rollin H. Buneh
Muncie
Delaware Circuit Court
Fred Gause
Withems
Hbcercy
Indiana Reformater
Jeffersonville
Williams
Supreme Court
Lod
Pfarmers
Horsethief Detective
Indiana
Frank Wilson
Russians Take 108000 In Week From Front Lines
Reported gains show Russian forces net 108000 in a week as German artillery continues in heavy actions around Ypres salient. In the Verdun sector French lines report no penetration while Austro-Hungarian activity centers near Monte Lamerie south of Asinge.
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Puateani
Mierheni
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Pere
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Mikocheni
Momle
Usambara
Wilhelmstad
Bismarckiars
Rhodes
Trontic
Italian transport Principe Umberto sunk in lower Adriatic
A transport steamer named Principe Umberto was torpedoed and sunk in the lower Adriatic with large troop losses. Accompanied by two transports and escorted by destroyers, it was attacked by two Austrian submarines. Prompt aid followed, but it is feared about half the troops aboard perished. Exact numbers not yet known.
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Jane
Adriatic
Aduatainy
Atrian
Rampaging horse injures local contractor in crash
In Orleans Indiana on June 12 a horse owned by John Teaford bolted onto the street, carving through the main thoroughfare and scattering pedestrians. The animal struck Frank Johnson, a local contractor, fracturing his leg during the attempted turn at a corner.
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Orleans
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John Teaford
Tampaure
Atrick Frank Johnson
Tara Torpedoed Off Alma Crunden, Crew Saved
Tim Politiken reports the Swedish steamer Tara torpedoed by a German submarine near Alma Crunden. It is believed sunk or damaged. the crew were rescued, and the vessel's fate remains uncertain. The report comes from a Copenhagen dispatch dated June 12.
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Charles W Fairbanks Indiana Choice For Republican Nomination
Charles W. Fairbanks emerges as Indiana’s top pick for the Republican presidential nomination with strong support from party leaders and delegates. The article highlights Fairbanks’s political credentials and potential appeal in national contests.
Industrial Board Sets New Record with Daily Awards
In Tnanapolis on June 10 the industrial board approved a record number of compensation awards for injured workers. The board reviewed seventy two cases, with weekly benefits determined by disability extent. Hearings also covered two additional cases, while several awards were issued across cities including Hern and Vo Smwers.
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Tnanapolis
AL Panerott
Two Raiders Are Hanged in Columbus Case
Deming and Alvero along with Juan Slushes were executed by hanging after being convicted of complicity in a post degree murder in the Columbus area. The men showed no emotion and remained calm throughout the execution.
Raiders Loot Texas Ranch
Mexican bandits raided T. A. Coleman's ranch near Hidalgo in Hidalgo County at night driving off horses. Captain Q. O. A. Bell with a troop of the 14th Cavalry crossed into Mexico in pursuit. Names of bandits and size of booty unknown. no deaths or property destruction reported.
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T. A. Coleman
Hidalgo
Hidalgo County
Caplain QO
Injured Men Sue For Damages In Coal Mine Blast
William and James Penniman, a father and son, sue Clay County Black Coal Co for 2600 dane es each after being burned in a gas explosion at the mine a few months ago.
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Brazil
William and
James Penninan
Clay County Black Coal Company
Americans urged to leave Mexican border area
Acting governor of Chihuahua warns Americans to depart for their safety. General Treviño pledged escort at the border on a special train if needed. Mrs Linban sat notes that during recent anti‑rresist violence in Chihuahua officers were ordered to shoot soldiers who molest Americans, yet private fears remain over protection as unrest grows in northern Chihuahua.
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Mitchell Saffers Big Fire Destroys Mitchell Business District
Mitchell Indiana faced a disastrous fire June 1 threatening the entire business district. It started at the rear of the Hard meat market and spread rapidly, destroying Slaves Fordt store and Elfran's clothing store while badly damaging the Bank of Mitchell and several other businesses. Firefighting by buckets only, losses expected to be heavy.
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Harry Clement
Pittsburg Musician McCreary Found Dead Near City Edge
In Pittsburg on June 12, the body of William H. McCreary a noted North Side musician was found crumpled inside a car with private papers scattered in a field on the city outskirts. Detectives seek five unidentified men who were last seen with him.
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William H. McCreary
North Side
McCreary
Mexican Outbursts Against U S Grow
Washington reports rising anti-American demonstrations in northern Mexico, especially Chihuahua San Luis Potosi and Nuevo Leon. Americans rush home as consulars aid border crossings while Carranza’s government may delay recalling the American expedition. An international commission proposal remains under consideration by President Wilson.
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Mexico
Chehuahua
San Life Potosi
Nueva Leon
State Department
Candee
Carrana
Carranza
Wilson
Sullivan County Sheriff Accused of Owing Funds
Attorney General cites a state board report listing Ed ward J. Kelly sheriff of Sullivan County from January 4, 1913 to December 31, 1916 as owing the county multiple sums totaling about 1,206 dollars. The charges allege misappropriation of fees collected during that period. The prosecutor is to pursue recovery of the amounts involved.
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Evan B. Ceenbury
Sullivan County
Edward J. Kelly
Istorey
Auitte Lronski
Hatches Turtles Trick Sends Oklahoma Hen Wild
A peculiar tale reports an Oklahoma hen going berserk while guarding a batch of turtles hatched from eggs placed under her as a joke. A rooster allegedly witnessed the animals left nearby, stirring neighborhood curiosity.
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