President Wilson Arrives in Indianapolis Amid Quiet Hype
President Wilson travels by special car to Indianapolis as crowds gather awaiting his speech. No advance information was released about his remarks, and newspaper men report no details from the White House or aides. The city prepared a welcome, while questions linger about Terre Haute Mayor Don Roberts’s whereabouts.
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Wilson
Washington
Indianapolis
Ind
Don Roberts
Terre Haute
Negro Held for Forgery in $50 Note Case
Leslie Patterson, colored, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Fettinger on forgery charges. He allegedly forged the name of Louis Telly, a farmer west of Princeton, on a $50 note sold to Hugh D. McGary. Patterson is jailed awaiting arraignment and is said to have admitted the forgery.
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Leslie Patterson
Fettinger
Patterson
Louis Telly
Princeton
Hugh D. McGary
Wheat soars to record price as May opens above prior high
Wheat surged to new high prices with May options opening at 1.39 1/4 and May futures trading around 1.50 as cash sales and buying enthusiasm spurred a dramatic rise. July wheat opened at 1.26 per bushel, while May sharply climbed to 141 1/4 and related futures followed the rally at the Chicago pit.
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Chicago
National Women's Democratic League Holds Capital Meeting
The third annual convention of the National Women's Democratic League opened in Washington with wives daughters and relatives of Democratic officials and congressmen in attendance. Mrs William Cullop wife of Indiana Representative presided at the opening.
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Washington
National Women's Democratic League
William Cullop
Indiana
Princeton Markets Wheat and Corn Prices in Today’s Notes
The Princeton market page lists Wheat at 1.25 higher, Corn down 0.55, and Oats at 0.45 with steady and strong indicators. It reports animal prices for poultry and pigs, with hog receipts at 20,000 and cattle 800 Calves 300 and sheep 300, reflecting a busy market day.
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Princeton Grain Market
New
Harbinson Family to Work on Railroad in St Louis
Mr and Mrs Elmer Harbinson and their son Alfred of South Gibson street plan a Saturday trip to St Louis where Mr Harbinson will be employed on the railroad for several weeks. Mr and Mrs Jesse Redman of Francisco were in the city on business Friday.
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Elmer Harbinson
Alfred
South Gibson Street
St. Louis
Harbinson
Jesse Redman
Francisco
City
California trade blooms with England since the war
San Francisco exporters report increased trade to England since August 1, after comparing current export figures with those from the same month last year. The European conflict is cited as the primary driver of the uptick, reflecting broader wartime trade shifts for California markets.
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San Francisco
California
England
Mrs William Weber of Francisco in City Shopping
Mrs William Weber of Francisco was in the city shopping on Friday.
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William Weber
Francisco
Indiana Legislature Acts Quickly On Quarantine and Suffrage
In Indianapolis the Indiana House and Senate moved a joint resolution to limit foot and mouth quarantine to within five miles of infection, aiding stock sellers. Rep. Scott proposed urging Indiana’s congressional delegation to back a federal women's suffrage amendment, set as a special order for Tuesday. The economy program for eight employees passed, with Thompson chairing the employment committee. adjournment set for Monday afternoon.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Morris Douglas
House
Senate
Rep
Scott
Congress
Austria Boosts Draft as War Presses Vienna and Budapest
Austria orders a final supreme enrollment to defend Vienna and Budapest and mount future offensives against Servia. Thousands previously rejected are drafted, with home guards drawn from partially disabled volunteers. In London, Lord Rosebery warns of a likely Zeppelins raid and urges civilians to stay indoors while troops defend key areas.
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Vienna
Austria
Budapest
Servia
Germany
England
London
Eng
Lord Roseberry
Midlothian
Triangle Club Meeting At Linda Smith's Home
The Triangle Club of the Broad way Christian church met with Miss Linda Smith at her home on Race Street. An enjoyable evening followed a program, then a two course luncheon was served.
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Triangle Club
Broadway Christian Church
Linda Smith
South Race Street
Mothers Jewels Meet at First M. E. Church Saturday
Members of the Mothers Jewels of the First Methodist Church are asked to gather at the church Saturday afternoon at 3230 Tek Depts Swartz, Indiana for a meeting and program.
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Mothers Jewels
M. BE
Swartz
Indi
Terre Haute Mayor Leaves Washington After President's Train Quest
Indiana delegation breathed relief as Donn Roberts the Terre Haute mayor left Washington after a three day stay. They joked the President would have left for Indianapolis yesterday if Roberts had stayed. Senator Kern said he saw Roberts while Roberts sought legal counsel at the same hotel. no conversation occurred between them.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis News Today
Washington, D. C
Indiana
Congress
Donn Roberts
Terre Haute
Washington
House
Roberts
Kern
Don Roberts
Lost Bogey Lap Robe Reward Name Trippett
Lost item between Princeton and Patoka a bogey lap robe. Reward offered by P W Trippett. Call Indpt 6535 or The Democrat both phones Wo 9. Jan 9 3rd.
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Princeton
Patoka
Democrat
Doctor on Trial for Murder Charge in Mt Carmel
Dr. Ron Goodwin of East Mt. Carmel faces murder charges in the death of Lola Byerly. The state alleges a criminal operation caused her death and that Jesse Rigg, indicted with Goodwin, confessed to taking Byerly to the room where the operation occurred. A deathbed statement reportedly supports the claim. The case draws significant local attention.
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MT. Carmel
Ron Goodwin
East Mt. Carmel
Lola Byerly
Goodwin
Jesse Rigg
Rigg
Wabash River Pottoms
Gibson County
Aid Society Meeting at Mrs Schlumpfs Home
The Ladies Aid Society of the German Evangelical church met Thursday afternoon at 1020 South Prince Street with Mrs Albert Schlumpf. They spent the afternoon on needlework and refreshments were served.
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Ladies Aid Society of
The
German Evangelical Church
Albert Schlumpf
South
Prince Street
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