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Newspaper

New Albany Weekly Ledger

Location

New Albany, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1916

Page

4

Navy orders to head for Hemco

Washington reports Pacific fleet to depart for Mexican waters immediately while four warships and three destroyers are rushed to Mexican ports on the Atlantic. Vice Admiral Muro will command the battleship fleet and Rear Admiral Benson coordinates operations for swift naval aid to safeguard Americans.

Washington Atlantic Muro Daniels St. Louis Benson Pacific Winslow Salem Olmstead Dixie Todd Dolphin Lehy Dominican Mancock

CAPTAIN AND CREW OF STEAMER PEAR LOST IN FOG SHIPWRECK AT SEA

A dense fog wrecked the steamer Pear off Ghiits reef near Eureka California. Of about forty two unaccounted for, five bodies have been found and fourteen lifeboats carried away nearly all aboard. Survivors reached safety via the Heatship Grace Dollar and Relief, with several mariners missing and presumed drowned. Captain J Molenandar and three sailors stayed with the ship.

Eureka Cal Ghiit's Reef Earpany Capetown J. Molenandar Blunt's Reef Beat River Grace Dollar the Relief Bear River

Judge Stirs Alarm After Slain Body Found

A Madison county probate court judge presided over a brutal homicide inquiry. The body of Lawler was found with two bullet holes and a crushed skull near the courthouse. Police arrested suspects from several cities as crowds gathered outside the square.

Adita Pitts Panies Alabama Sational Nediudylaar Downs Dmigent Lawler Madison Voraty Probate Court Lawler Inatad

One Indiana Regiment in Condition as Armies Call

The piece notes Indiana has only one regiment active while others plan to answer the U S government call. It outlines the disbandment of the First Regiment including Company C, its 1889 formation under Col George H Pennington, and later captains. It mentions Kentucky Guard ties and local men seeking to organize new companies in Eminence Paoli and North Vernon.

United States Mexico Sam Wilhin Indiana George H. Pennington John F. Weathers Thomas Wolfe Indiana Volunteers U. S. Army Indianapolis Col. Pennington Howe Company W. J. Coleman Silver Grove Harry Austin O. R. Jenks Col. Coleman Louisville Times Austin Kentucky National Guard New Albany Hertlein Paoli Pike Eminence Uien North Vernon Nent

Conference agenda signals Methodist gathering at Georgetown

The IOTRIGT Conference of the Methodist sect will convene in Georgetown from July 1 to 2. Bishop Win Anderson will preside assisted by District superintendent Dr. John M. Wall and Rev. Arthur Jenns treorgetowa as secretary. Sessions cover devotions, sermons, class meetings, appointments, and candidacy prep, with leaders from Rushville and Indianapolis. The program includes a welcome by Godbey and notes on the New Financial System.

Georgetown Bishop Win Aderson John M. Wall Arthur Jenns Treorgetowa Tresiday RoVlanigan G. P. McKinney Devetion Als. Godbey C. DB. Wilson Serman Kev W. M. Whitsitt Rushville Ind Anne Res Vivals ULM Pattison R. Rusk Chih Roy Tack Gr. W. Homes Trod Ralph ME Pearson Afteen Francis Asbury K. W. Eller Dr. CU S. Woods Iianapolis

Indiana Methodist meeting notes on education and licenses

A dense schedule lists Rev J G Sargent and others discussing Indiana educational contributions, evangelistic support, social service funding, and Methodist church activities. It includes multiple devotions, rural church programs, Thursday morning sessions, and committees on preaching licenses renewal and teacher training supervision.

J. G. Sargent Indianapolis Indiana Jean Poneher A. L. Bennett H.C. Clippinger W. Searcer J.T. Shaw WH. Minter Sterenoticon Oakel Hall Pardte University M. L. Payten CE. Bryans M. B. Hyde W. E. Haley Elmer St. Clair Meyers McKinney W. L Alexander MM. Reawlier John Poucher W. IL Llowerton Arthur Jean BE. Ketcham Hyde Albert Bennett Clipepinger C. D. Wilson C. BE. Flynn J. W. Ener W. H. Minter W. FL. Howerton

Big Meeting Seeks 1907 State Sunday School Convention in New Albany

A Sunday school workers meeting in New Albany vows to invite the Indiana State Sunday School Association to hold the 1907 convention there. A 1,500 badge drive and a big Muncie delegation aim to win the bid, with local bodies and officials forming the invitation coalition.

Atnumase New Albany Central Christian Church Indiana State Sunday School Association State Association Floyd County Sunday School Association Ministerial Association Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Association Kate Delerey Trinity M Alice Lane Centenary W. TL. Howerton Charles Taylor Mainstreet M. ES O. E.winley Wesley Chapel DePauw Memurial Central Christian Fon Conkling United Brethren Teg Wht. Ladd First Presbyterian EC. Jaieas George Diddle Evangelical Herman Brown Georgetown T. Vlanigan

Death Notices and Funerals for Aydelatte and Morrison

Georga D. Aydelatte 61, real estate agent of Louisville, died after months of illness. Survived by wife Martha P. Aydelatte. Funeral held in Louisville. body sent to Corydon Indiana. John Morrison died at 51 after long paralysis. native of Corydon, lived in New Albany. Survived by daughter Mrs Everett Morley of Hazleton Indiana. Mrs Morrison belonged to Centenary M E B church.

Georga D. Aydelatte South Sixth Nirveet Louisville Martha P. Aydelatte Leelock Corydon Ind Aydelotte Plaice Drostow Slie Bridgeport Gila Morrison John Cloctaron Morricon New Albany Lula Stevenson Everett Morley Hazleton

Ai Grover Fritts dies in Jasper auto crash funeral set

Ai Grover Fritts wife to funeral at 4 oclock Saturday at Mrs Goetz home with Rev Dr M B Hyde officiating. Burial in Fairview cemetery after private service at the family residence 120 North Main Street. Body arrived noon Friday from the Southern railroad and was prepared by Newland Gwin before burial.

Phi Pairview Cemetery

County approves tax agent contract payment amid AG dispute

Shelbyville reports county commissioners authorize an $848.05 payment to Glenn & VanDer Veer for tax discovery work on back taxes totaling $2,438. Wray defends legality against Attorney General Stotsenburg and signals further funding may follow to support ongoing cases.

Shelbyville Republican Glenn & VanDer Veer Frm Brown Tax Agent Commission EB. B. Stotsenburg State Board of Tax Commissioners Albert F. Wray Yigor Board of County Commissioners Wray & Campbell Wray Stotsenburg County Council Connseil Dlength Nmber

Local Social Notes From Greenville And Nearby

Mrs Arnold of New Albany returned after a visit with Mrs Trne Tlanagan and Mrs Idith Brook came back from Indianapolis where she represented Charity Rebekah Lodge No 108 at the Rebekah Assembly. The Larkin Club met with Mrs John Ragan in June and a children's program directed by Miss Ruth Hancock preceded refreshments. Charles Leichtner reported a very sick cow on Sunday. The Epworth League plans its annual election this Saturday night.

Arnold New Albany Trne Tlanagan Idith Brook Indianapolis Charity Rebekah Lodge Rebekah Assembly Larkin Club John Ragan Ruth Hancock Charles Leichtner Epworth League

Charity lodge elects officers and district delegates

Charity Rebekah Lodge elected Mrs. Lillie Evans N G Mrs. Minnie Dodge V G and Alesa Keller secretary Adeleah Council D of P elected Miss Lillian Miller prophetess Mrs Alva Jacobi Pocahontas and Mrs David Payton Wenonah. A guest from I U named Who Mace attended the Paoli district meeting with Ruth Hanesek Edgar McKown and Vern Fouts.

Charity Rebekah Lodge Lillie Evans N. G Minnie Dodge Paoli Teo Silver Grove Lafayette Greenville New Albany Todd Snider Howerton Sevringhans Finch Win. Briscoe David Guts Mesdames Wells Payton Ada Black David Payton John Clark Frank Lampin

Trask Freed of Murder Charge in Indiana Case

The jury in Glies W. Trask’s murder case finds him not guilty of killing Mrs. Minerva Evans, known as Mme Rand. The verdict triggers cheers in Frankfort as Trask, once hunted, thanks supporters and heads home with his wife amid a crowd. the trial stemmed from claims of self defense after Evans was found mortally injured outside her home May 3.

Frankfort Ind Glies W. Trask Minerva Evans Mme. Rand Berryman Trusk Tle Trask Sekeleville Myans Alrs Nyans Clover Leaf

Auto topple pins Attica pair on levee edge

Lloyd Poston and Miss Wleanor Orr were pinned under a roadster that toppled from a river side levee six miles east of Attica Indiana. Poston suffered a bruised shoulder and internal chest injuries while Miss Orr gained flesh wounds at the right knee.

Attica Ind Jimeli Lloyd Poston Wleanor Orr Poston Miss Orr C. J. Poston

Wilson selects McCormick as Democratic chairman

President Wilson named Vance McCormick of Pennsylvania to succeed William P. McCombs as chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Administrations leaders in St Louis were notified, with expectations that McCormick will unify the party for the coming campaign and align with the president’s progressive stance. The nomination will likely be formalized by the committee.

Pennsylvania National Democratic Washington Vance McCormick Wilson Democratic National Committee St. Louis McCormick Democratic National McCombs

Morgan Witness in Transit Probe Ties to City Firms

J P Morgan testified in New York on June 10 before a Thompson committee investigating relations among rapid transit firms the public service commission and city authorities. He was questioned about his banking house's role with the Interborough Rapid Transit Company and subway contracts with the city.

J. P. Morgan New York PL Morgan Thompson Public Service Commission Hie Interborough Rapid Transit Company

Marconi May Bar Wrecks

London reports a new device by William Marconi designed to reduce ship collisions in darkness or fog. The simple contrivance would be installed on a ship's bridge and operated to aid navigation.

London William Marconi

Road Notice to Contractors Floyd County Indiana Bono Road Bid

Floyd County invites sealed bids by the Board of Commissioners for the Bono Road improvement in New Albany Township. Proposals due July 14 1916 at 10:00 a m at the County Auditor's office, with bond and affidavits, to complete grading draining and paving per plans and specifications. Award to lowest responsible bidder. bond double bid. work to be completed per contract terms.

Board of Commissioners Said City of New Albany Indiana State of New Albany Township Floyd County Fiebt Emile Dupaquier Lewis A. Sroy Preven Engle W. RR. Atkins Board of Commissioners of Codiana

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