Germany Aims to Limit Submarine War and Spare Americans
Washington reports Bernstorff assured Lansing that Germany will curb submarine activity and pledge no more Americans will be harmed. Berlin and Washington anticipate a peaceful Arabic dispute settlement as Gerard cables optimism after meetings with Von Jagow and officials. The German admiralty awaits submarine reports on the sinking.
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Washington, D. GC
Germany
Bernstorff
Lansing
United Press
Washington, D.C
United States
Berlin
von Bernstorff
State Department
Washington
von Jagow
Foreign Office
Admiralty
Lee to Send Ten Delegates to Congress on Irrigation
Representative Charles Lieb of ROCPORT Ind has been granted authority to appoint ten delegates from the First District to the International Irrigation Congress in California from September 13 to 20. The convention will focus on vacant lands settlement as a major issue. Local irrigation interests are urged to organize and participate.
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Rocport
Ind
International Irrigation’ Congress
California
Charles’ Lieb
Congress
Princeton approves 1916 tax levy and city budget
City officials adopted the 1916 tax levy and appropriation plan, forecasting $35,537.72 total revenue from taxables and polls. General and bond funds show modest increases for streets, lights, water, and legal services. A civic club committee urged playgrounds and a pool. a sanitary drainage resolution for the southside was adopted amid remonstrances over certain property benefits.
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City of
Princeton
Board of Nel
Se Saie Ath
City Engineer Department
Warnock
Southside
Crossing at King Station to Get Warning Gong
The Indiana Public Service Commission, led by Thomas Duncan, approved immediate protection at the King Station crossing of the C and E B line south of Princeton. A petition from local residents prompted the action. the railroad company notified and will place a warning gong and likely gates or flagman. The crossing is noted as one of Gibson County’s most dangerous due to obscured approaches.
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Gibson County
Indiana Railway Commission
Thomaey Duncan
Public Service Commission
King Station
Princeton
Railroad Company
One Year Ago Today in Europe Big War Fierce Fighting at Lille
Fragmented wartime bulletin reports heavy German losses and French advances between Vosges and Nancy near Lille. British attacks with superior force fail while Russian field forces reportedly number eight million. Wilhelm der Grosse bunked by British cruiser. Austria declares victory.
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Europe
Wilhelm der “Grosse
Domestic science demos and talks mark institute week
Features of Institute Week include demonstrations in domestic science by Professor Matthews and a tonight lecture by Dr. Elston on European war topics. The institute ends Friday after highly instructive sessions. Mary Mathews of Purdue showcased bread making with three yeast experiments and explained temperatures, yeast types, and bread scoring for pupil instruction.
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Matthews
Elston
Teachers’ Institute
Mary Mathews
Purdue University
F. L. Forthoffer
Mathews
Cambridge City
General Wood censured for speech at Plattsburg camp
The incident at Plattsburg camp drew attention as General Wood faced censure after a speech that reportedly violated army discussing rules. Theodore Roosevelt’s invitation fuelled concerns, with officials saying Wood defied presidential orders by speaking and inviting Roosevelt.
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Washington, D.C
Leonard’ van
Theodore
Plattsburg Militar
Demnagi
Plattsburg Camp
Ameed
Department
Garrison
Indianapolis pleads guilty in Marion County conspiracy case
James Bud Gibson unexpectedly pleads guilty to conspiring to corrupt Marion County elections. Indicted with Mayor Joseph Bell Thomas Taggart and over 100 politicians, Gibson seeks jail protection. Taggart denies knowing Gibson, while other defendants face separate trials as judge and prosecutors adjust counsel.
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Indianapolis
Ind
James
Bud” Gibson
Marion County
Gibson
Joseph FE. Bell
Thomas Taggart
Taggart
Bell
Ealings
Obson
Alya Rucker
Etchorn
Bluffton
Rucker
Pesit
Eichorn
Michial Ryan
Ryan
Palm Beach Coats Priced At 2.48 In Store Now
Palm Beach coats priced at 2.48 by the retailer promise suitable attire for cool evenings and outdoor outings. The ad touts easy care with lukewarm water ivory soap and sunlight to restore crisp freshness, emphasizing genuine Palm Beach Cloth and urging customers to visit the store or make a special trip.
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Palm Beach
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Ala
South
Ford Lumber Company
U. S
By Chas P. Stewart
Lee
Charles Liéb
CHY
Hollingsworth, Et al
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Anderson
Lille
Vosges
Nancy
Germain
Meuse
Austria
DR. Elston
Institute
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Wood
Shoptaugh’s
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