Lieb Proposes Cabinet Level Department of Aviation
Representative Charles Lieb from Evansville district introduced a bill to create a new department of aviation with a cabinet level head. He argues current division of aviation between war and navy ministries causes confusion and overlap and this service needs single coordinated leadership.
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Washington
Charles Lieb
Evansville
Department of Government
Department of Aviation
War and Navy
Lieb
Prisoner Hangs Self in Indiana Jail Cell
Edward Melvin, 22, hanged himself in a Lawrenceville jail cell in Vincennes Indiana. He had been held on theft charges involving coins from Bud James and John Gerkin and had repeatedly urged a speedy trial. Sheriff Hayes Bales found the body.
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Vincennes
Ind
Edward Melvin
Lawrenceville, Jr
Hayes Bales
Melvin
Lawrenceville
Bud James
John Gerkin
Amherst wreck toll leaves 27 dead one 20th Century crash
In fog near Amherst Ohio a triple collision of New York Central trains No. 86 killed 27 and injured 43. A second section plowed into the rear of the first as signals failed or were ignored. The 20th Century Limited derailed but caused no further injuries. Authorities and survivors recount the chaotic scene and relief efforts.
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20Th Century Limited
Cleveland
New York Central
Amherst
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Indiana
Charles Nelson
Indianapolis
George O. Jonta
Raissin Obbath
Malinca
Bemmel
Indiana Harbor
L. A. Griffin
Elkhart
Ind
Adolph Lawrence
Gary
Lorraine
Elyria
Herbert Hess
No. 86
E. I. Foster
Amherst Fire Department
G. B. Gillette
R. D. Turner
Hess
Frank
Provost
New York
Secon
Princeton Chamber Seeks Women for Local Factory Jobs
The Princeton Chamber of Commerce aims to recruit 150 women and girls over 16 for a soon possible local factory making modest priced garments for women and children. A canvassing committee will gather names and addresses in Princeton and nearby towns, explaining signing a card is not a commitment unless wages and work satisfy the applicant.
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Chamber of ‘Commerce
Take. Cen
Princeton
Chamber of Commerce
Ebelace Street
Seca’ Postoffice
Wilson weighs options after Sussex and Englishman disasters
President Wilson and his cabinet consider two courses if German submarine actions against Americans are proven. One option is severing diplomatic relations with Berlin, the other warning of immediate rupture if a repeat incident occurs. No final decision was announced after a cabinet meeting.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Germany
President May Sever Diplomatic Ties Without Congress
The president made clear his prerogative to cut relations with Berlin without congressional consent. He intends to recall Ambassador Gerard and revoke passports, while sending a formal statement of reasons to Congress.
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Berlin
Congress
Taggart to Seek Re election Amid Public Interest
Washington report notes Dee Marek cites Indiana friends urging a public announcement. Since arriving in Washington he has faced a flood of letters and telegrams pressuring him to declare his candidacy.
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Indiana
Washington
Dee -Marek
Pershing Expands Mexico Pursuit With Rail Routes
General Pershing now using Mexican railways as the U.S. cavalry advances in the Villa pursuit. Saddler George A Hudnut of troop D 46th Cavalry dies from a railroad wreck near Casas Grandes. Dodd shifts headquarters to Madera and plans ring around Villa with Carranza troops. Funston reports progress and authorizes Indian scouts from the Apache reservation for Pershing’s force.
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Villa
Madera
Washington, D. C
George A. Hudnut
46Th Cavalry
Casas Grandes
EL Paso
Texas
United States Cavalry
Dodd
Chihuahua
Carranza
Pershing
San Antonio
Antonio
Nex
Funston
War
Department
Apache Indian Reservation
Arizona
Classified column notes on selling used items
The reader suggests using the classifieds to advertise selling used items. The text hints at a transaction mindset and desire for a simple sale listing. It reflects a casual, informal approach to placing a classified advert in a newspaper.
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