Gibson County Youths Register In War Service Drive
Gibson County registers its full anticipated army service turnout with about 1500 counted by 2 PM and over 2500 expected. Registrars hand out "registered" buttons with U S Army Service wording to most youths, few exemptions noted, totals to be finalized by noon tomorrow. Washington reports widespread registration and Indiana projected at 269 011. Justice orders deterring agitators and arrests without warrants. Oklahoma lawmaker J C Thurman ar raigned after anti conscription speech.
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Washington
D. C
Providence
R. I
Census Bureau
Indiana
Arly
Department of Justice
Troops Sent to Neguanee Over Draft Rioting Fears
Lansing reports the governor ordered troops to Neguanee near Marquette in response to an appeal from the sheriff. I W W and socialist anti draft factions have mobilized and, though no violence has occurred, trouble is expected imminently.
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Lansing, Mich
Marquette County
Neguanee
Wunning Town
Marquette
Goveror
Twelve Arrests in Chicago Over Registration Evasion
Chicago notes twelve arrests for registration evasion, including two white men charged with interfering with registration and ten Black individuals who fled from the South to dodge conscription after being taken from a train. One white man displayed a poster in his possession.
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Chicago
Ill
Noar
Wilson addresses United Confederate Veterans on duty to defend democracy
President Wilson praised national unity and self government at the United Confederate veterans convention in Washington. He highlighted registration day as a demonstration of civic obligation and urged readiness to support the great government.
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WY Astington
D. C
Wilson
United Confederate Veterans
Congress
United States
Oil for Streets Shipped for City Work
The city will begin oiling streets within two weeks if weather permits. Oil is enroute and the street commissioner redirects crews to ready surfaces. Several streets require major work before oiling can start.
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Morgan
Viewers Appointed to Inspect Proposed Main to Hart Road
Commissioners appointed Joseph Carthers James Pierce and Joseph Moore to inspect and report on the petition for an improved road from Main Street to Hart Street Road north of Baldwin Heights.
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Main Street
Hart Street
Baldwin Heights
Joseph Carthers
James Pierce
Joseph Moore
Mutiny at Joliet prison sparks violent riot
National guards, fire crews and police battle about 800 convicts inside Joliet state prison. Five interior buildings burn while guards and inmates clash. Three convicts seriously wounded and several others hurt. no guards injured. Rioting followed a restricted visitation order and aimed at freedom.
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Panies
Ilinois
Fire and Police Departments
Tragic Gasoline Fire Kills Miss Minnie Quindry
Miss Minnie Quindry died after a gasoline explosion at her Ft. Branch home Monday morning. Grace Quindry aided, both women severely burned. Funeral set for Wednesday at the Methodist church. burial at Walnut Hill cemetery. Miss Quindry, 29, leaves her mother Mrs. John Quindry, sister Grace, and brother Albert.
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Cial
Democrat
Minnie Quindry
John Quindry
Miss Grace Quindry
Methodist Church
Golden A. Smith
Walnut Hill Cemetery
Miss Quindry
Grace Quindry
Albert Quindry
Ft Wayne
Ft. Branch
Drastic actions urged to relieve Indiana coal crisis
Indiana’s public service commission urged Governor Goodrich to take drastic steps including appointing a coal distributor with wartime powers or calling a special session to pass laws. The report notes coal in the state is abundant and labor is available, but car shortages hinder delivery.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Goodrich
Public Service Commission Today
Comicizeion
Flood Warning Signals Rising Wabash and White Rivers
Heavy rains across central Indiana and Illinois push the Wabash and White rivers toward major flooding. The Wabash near Mt Carmel is at 18.4 feet and climbing with forecasts of 20 feet or more, risking widespread bottomland inundation and thousands in crop damage. Many farmers have moved livestock and belongings to higher ground as the flood threat intensifies.
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Wabash
White River
Mt. Carmel
Indiana
Illinois
Cullen Named Trustee in City School Board Victory
Attorney Thomas W. Cullen was unanimously chosen city school trustee for a three year term by the city council. The council discussed library board appointments, praising Henry A. Yeager and proposing L. C. Embree as a potential future appointee to strengthen literary leadership.
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Thomas W. Cullen
Cullen
Cty
Mayer Head
Henry A. Yeager
L. C. Embree
Birth Announcement for Son in North Seminary Street
A boy was born Tuesday morning to Mr and Mrs John Denton of 927 North Seminary Street.
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John Denton
North Seminary Street
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Walsh Decorating Company
Fowler’s Barber Shop
Alva Levi
Gibson County
Buty
Ballard
United States Army Service
Registration Board
Oklahoma City
Okla
J. C. Thurman
Oklahoma
National Guardsmen
Ious
Ally
Con
George L. Brown
Spe
Public
Service Commission
Council
Library Board
Santox
Shoptaugh’s
J. M. Scantlin
West Side Square
McFetridge & Cassidy
Buick Motor Cars
Arburn
North Main Street
Luxite
Welborn’ & Criswell
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