Marriage of Miss Huth Cooper and C W Hatfield at Mount Vernon
In Mount Vernon Indiana on Sunday evening at S720 oclock a wedding of Miss Huth Cooper and C W Hatfield was conducted by parsonage action at a Methodist church amid local controversy. Hatfield, a cashier at Stulin Riggs grocery, is the bridegrooms groom, while Miss Cooper is the daughter of Mrs Mary A Cooper. The couple plan to reside in Mount Vernon.
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Mount Vernon
Ind
Huth Cooper
C. W. Hattedd
Fees
Charles Hatfield
Lhe Stulin & Riggs Grocery
Ats
Mary A. Cooper
Broadway
Hatfield
Cox's Law Enforcement Stance Revealed in Letter
Governor James M. Cox of Ohio, Democratic presidential hopeful, states that law enforcement is the expressed mandate of the people and must be respected by officers and citizens. He draws a line between neglecting the law and threats to institutions, comparing to Bolshevik attacks, and urges changes through majority rule rather than revolution.
Knife Thrown by 5 Year Old Hurts 3 Year Old Child
A 5-year-old boy though playing with his younger brother hurled a butcher knife striking the 3-year-old on the cheek. The wound about a blade breadth and a half inch deep was treated by a local physician with adhesive strips. The children are sons of Lige Raney of east Chestnut street. Neighbors noted the near-miss could have been fatal.
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Lige Raney
East Chestnut Street
Girl saves engagement ring from highwaymen
In Chicago on July 7 Miss Margart Saigh and William Jabeara, engaged to wed, were stopped by three men with revolvers. Miss Saigh pretended to comply and raised her veil to hide her diamond engagement ring, which she removed and hid as the robbers searched. Mr and Mrs Edward Wirth and their grandson visited relatives at Mr Carmel today.
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Edward Wirth
Little Nephow
Mr. Carmel
Car Crash in Anderson as Train Hits Car
Martin Garrett 59 narrowly escaped death when his car was struck by a westbound Big Four train at Central avenue crossing in Anderson Indiana. The car was demolished and Garrett suffered broken ribs cuts and facial injuries but is expected to recover.
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Anderson
Ind
Martin Garrett
Central Avenue Crossing
Garrett
Cox to Explain Prohibition Stance in Campaign
Governor James M. Cox was pressed by Richmond P. Hobson and the Anti-Saloon League to state his pro prohibition position. He planned an early talk with President Wilson on campaign plans and said he would not accept speaking engagements until the plan was set. Senator Reed congratulated Cox by telegram, hoping he would maintain American sovereignty. Cox departed Dayton to rest at his birthplace Jacksonburg after noon.
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United Press
Dayton. O
James M. Cox
Richmond P. Hobson
Jobson
League
Cox
Wilson
James A. Reed
Jacksonburg
Charges Negro Vote Suppressed in the South
In Chicago July 8 testimony before a Senate committee, Henry Lincoln Johnson Georgia Republican said 86 percent of the Negro vote there was suppressed by brutal force. He claimed black exodus after white violence and confirmed lynching of Republicans. He cited campaigns and funds spent in Georgia and Georgia related spending discrepancies.
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Chicago
Georgia
Senate
Henry Lincoln Johnson
Johnson
Lowdon
Suffrage foes seek delay as court halts ratification action
In Washington a District of Columbia court issued a writ against Bainbridge Colby and Attorney General Palmer to show cause why they should not block the suffrage amendment ratification. Charlie S. Fairchild of New York filed the suit claiming West Virginia ratification was fraudulent and Tennessee overstepped its constitution. The case aims to delay the amendment until its legality is resolved.
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Washington
Bainbridge Colby
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Charlie S. Fairchild
New York
Fairchild
Palmer
Justice Bailey
Colbyan
West Virginia
Tennessee
Tiys
Decision soon for rail wage award in high stakes case
New York July 8 the United States labor board plans a decision within ten days on an annual wage rise in a case involving 2 000 000 railway workers seeking a seven billion dollar increase. Board member G W W Hanger said the panel has pressed evidence review and expects to finish early next week with an announcement soon after. Daily conferences including Sunday have been held.
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G. W. W. Hanger
New York
States Labor Board
G. W. W Hanger
Hanger
Evansville Woman Undergoes Jaw Operation at Walker Hospital
Mrs T R Colley of north Evansville underwent jaw surgery Wednesday at Walker hospital. A bone section was removed and the remainder scraped. She withstood the operation well and rested Wednesday night as family members returned home. Colley previously had a similar operation last February. Mr and Mrs Ralph Peck of Madison Illinois returned home after visiting Mrs Peck's brother Edgar Adkins and wife on South Main Street.
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T. R. Colley
Walker Hospital
Evansville
Colley
Ralph Peck
Madigan, Il
Plan to Allay Coal Shortage in Indiana
Washington dispatch reports Indiana senators and state officials traveling to Washington to seek relief from coal shortages hindering wheat threshing and state institutions. A plan assigns police power to move rolling stock for interstate traffic, with a four member committee to coordinate between the Indiana utilities commission and the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Washington
Indiana
Senator Watson
John MacCardis
Indiana State Utilities Commission
John G. Brown
Indiana Federation of Farmers
Interstate Commerce Comission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Watson
Indiane Ifies
Railroads
State Utilities Commission
Vincennes Industrials win city series game 4 to 1
The Vincennes Industrials defeated the Vincennes Y M C A team 4 to 1 in the city series. Bevelheimer, the Industrials short stop, sprained an ankle and may miss the next game against Princeton.
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Vincennes
Ind
Democrat
Vincennes Industrials
Bevelheimer
Industrials
Princeton
Deaths Mrs Mary Woehler at 72 in Handstadt region
Mrs Mary Woehler aged 72 died Wednesday at 8 15 am at her son Lous Woehler's home in Wanhstadt from bronchitis. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at Handstadt Christian church with burial in Walnut Hill Cemetery. Survived by three daughters and seven sons including Mrs Fred Proherin Evansville Mrs Clyde McKinnis Evansville Mrs Ralph Phillips Evansville Sam Kentucky Fred Evansville George Haubstadt Found Evansville Edward Haubstadt Charles Evansville Louis at home.
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Mary Woehler
Lous Woehler
Wanhstadt
Christian Church
Handstadt
Walnut Hill
Fred Proherin
Evansville
Clyde McKinnis
Ralph Phillips
Sam
Kentucky
Fred
George
Haubstadt
Found
Edward
Charles
Louis
Cox Will Carry His Own Message in Campaign
Washington reports indicate Governor James M. Cox will lead the Democratic campaign with support from the Wilson administration. Officials say aid will align with Cox and his managers, with Cox expected to carry the message to the public, while Wilson favors written advocacy over speeches.
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Cox
Washington
James M. Cox
Wilson
Wilson Down
Hig
Dayton
Lithuanian boy killed while attempting to mine at Herrin
Eleven year old Joe Janneski of Marion Illinois was killed in Herrin while trying to become a miner. He and other foreign parentage youths dug a four by three and half by twelve foot cave and prepared blasting powder and fuse. Janneski died. another boy is not expected to live and a third will be blind for life.
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Marion
Joe Janneski
Herrin
Janneski
Funeral services for James Campbell held in Gib son church district
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at the home of his daughter Mrs George Pritchett on south Gibson street. Burial followed in Union cemetery east of the city. James Campbell died Tuesday night at 9 after a lingering stomach trouble. He was 66. He leaves two daughters Mrs Pritchett and Mrs H G Slayton of Evansville.
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James Campbell
George Pritchett
Gibson Street
Union Cemetery
Pritchett
H. G. Slayton
Evansville
Fast Mail Train to Quit Due to Airplane Rivalry
Wabash Indiana July 8 Train No 3, long famed as one of the nation's fastest, will be abolished after July 11. Officials cite inability to compete with government air mail schedules and loss of mail contracts. An extra morning train will replace No 5 when it is removed.
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Wabash
Ind
Toledo
St. Louis
President Wilson to Stay in Washington This Summer
White House officials said last night that President Wilson plans to remain in Washington this summer. He does not find the weather uncomfortable and will not spend part of the season away from the capital.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
James Lucas Pleads Guilty in City Police Court
James Lucas pleaded guilty to gaming in city police court before Special Judge C A Smith. The raid on Sunday afternoon June 15 led to charges that Lucas played dice with Charles Cotton and unlawfully won 10 cents. He was fined 455 and costs.
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James Lucas
C. A. Smith
Lucas
Charles Cotton
Gibson Street Memorial Church Foundation Rises
Work on the Gibson Street Memorial church progresses with the foundation complete and the northwest corner side wall reaching ten feet in height.
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Gibson Street Memorial Church
Public Service Hearing On Princeton Water and Light Audit
The hearing on Princeton Water and Light Company petition for an audit of books and authority to raise rates is scheduled for Thursday July 22 at 10 45 a m at the courthouse.
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Princeton Water and Light Company
Court House
Roads Leading to Dublin Patrolled and Blocked
Dublin was surrounded by a cordon of British troops today and all roads to and from the city were blocked by barbed wire entanglements. No information was forthcoming about the action.
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United Press
Dublin
Dublin i
Cox undecided on resignation amid presidential bid
Governor James M. Cox has not decided whether to resign as governor to pursue the Democratic presidential campaign. Lieutenant governor is a Republican. Senator W. G. Harding has not resigned his seat in the United States Senate. Campaign plans remain unsettled, with a likely early stump tour predicted by observers.
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Cox
Harding
Senate
Dayton, CO
James M. Cox
W. G. Harding
United States Senate
Allies demand German disarmament compliance in three months
Belgium July 8 The Allies decide Germany must disarm under the peace treaty within three months. The German delegation will be notified as the conference opens. Lloyd George questions Germany’s unaccounted armed forces and Herr Simmons cites arms in Ireland despite British orders to disarm.
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United Press
Spa
Belgium
Germany
Lloyd Georges
Herr Simmons
Ireland
Allied and German talks on disarmament stall in SPA
In SPA Belgium on July 8 Allied and German officials failed to reach agreement on disarmament after discussions. Lloyd George ordered resumed talks. Rumors said Dr Gessler offered resignation but reconsidered with assurances of six months to demobilize. Allied reply to Germany to be delivered this afternoon.
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Spa
Belgium
Lloyd George
Gessler
Wood campaign funds reveal to Senate panel
William Loeb Jr testified that he served as depository for 406000 dollars raised for the Wood presidential campaign. He said 200000 went to Chicago and 136000 to eastern headquarters, prompting Senator Kenyon to question if the general was getting some of it back, to which Loeb replied yes.
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United Press
Chicago
Wood
Senate Campaign Investigating Committee
William Loeb, Jr
Senator Kenyon
Loeb
Farmer wrests Sunday ball controversy with lease
Fayet te City Pa July 8 Andrew Brown a wealthy farmer and church member leased the only baseball grounds in the region to end a clash between church groups and an independent ball team. He posted trespass notices and banned Sunday games while financing weekday play through the club.
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Fayette City
Andrew Brown
Brown
Sims Seek New Hearing On Tax Law Ruling
Indianapolis Ind July 8 Indiana’s taxation system faces questions after the supreme court ruled the state tax board overstepped its authority The board’s chairman Fred Sims says he will ask the supreme court for a new hearing and the Legislature to legalize the board’s action for future rulings Sims met Governor Goodich for a closed one hour conference likely about a retrial or rehearing
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United Press
Indianapolis Ind
Indiana
Supreme Court
State Tax Board
Fred Sims
Tax Board
Sims
Goodich
Wilson to Direct Campaign Efforts From White House
President Wilson plans limited but active involvement in Cox Roosevelt campaign. He may write papers and push League of Nations as a central issue while possibly doing weekend Chesapeake Bay trips on the Mayflower. A front porch strategy is considered if health allows speeches.
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Cox
Roosevelt
League of Nations
Noted 1 59 to 2 54 quake at Georgetown observatory
A strong earthquake was recorded yesterday at Georgetown University seismographical observatory. The quake began at 1 59 PM and lasted until 2 54 PM, peaking at 2 06 PM with the epicenter estimated about 2 500 miles from Washington, likely in Central or South America.
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Washington
Georgetown University Seismographical Observatory
Central
South America
Miners Walk Out in Illinois Over Wage Award
Two thousand bituminous miners in Illinois towns including Howitsville and Decatur walked off the job today. The strike closed four mines as workers said President Wilson's wage award did not significantly impact them.
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Illinois
Springfield
Howitsville
Decatur
Wilson
Mrs Eliza Flick Visits Son Osmer Flick at Mt Carmel
Mrs Eliza Flick traveled to Mt Carmel to visit her son Osmer Flick and his family today.
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Eliza Flick
Mt. Carmel
Osmer Flick
Local visitors report travel through Union
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Colvin of Union were in town on business. Mrs. Lawrence Decker of Oakland City visited en route to Union.
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Perry Colvin
Union
Lawrence Decker
Oakland City
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