Hopeful Bernstorff Sees Peace Talks But Uncertainty Grows
London dispatches say Germany will not concede fully to Wilson and will use the note to delay and shift responsibility. In Washington, Bernstorff remains confident a favorable reply will be accepted if negotiations continue, while Berlin indicates a break is unlikely but no progress has been shown in formal communications. German note delivery to Ambassador Gerard was anticipated.
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London
Holland
Wilson
Germany
Washington
D. C
Lusitania
Berlin
Bernsfort
United States
Lansing
Gerard
United Press
Ambagador Gerard
Named Important Committee Member Named Important Committee Member
W E Simpson of this city has received notices from the grand lodge of Odd Fellows that he has been appointed a member of the committee on the Rebekah degree for the grand lodge session in Indianapolis May 15 for three days. The honor is shared with the Princeton lodge which is regarded as one of the most efficient in the state.
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W. E. Simpson
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
Indianapolis
Mre ‘Simeon
Princeton Lodge
Strike Waves Through Pittsburgh Munitions Plants
By May 3 in Pittsburgh a massive munitions strike impacted Westinghouse and McKees Rocks plants. Up to 45,000 workers reportedly walked out with 32,400 employed pre strike facing potential parallel actions. Governor’s troops patrolled as martial law vibes loomed and strikers moved toward Braddock.
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Pittsburg Spa
Westinghouse
McKees -Rocks
Pressed Steel Car Co
Braddock
Wife Wanted stage show delights two audiences
The Elks lodge and Double Six club presented Wife Wanted at the New Star Tuesday night. The largely young cast received praise from Director Murphy for talent and effort. Two shows at 7 and 9 drew good crowds and a heat sum was raised for charitable work. The organizers thank all participants for their help.
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New Star
Elks
Double Six Club
The
Elks’ Lodge
Double Six
Murphy
Loyal Woman's Class Meeting at Broadway Church
The Loyal Woman's Class of the Broadway Christian church will meet Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. Chas Cockriel in north Hert street. All members are requested to attend as there is business to be transacted. Mrs. J. W. Bagsby See.
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Broadway Christian Church
Obregon Agrees to Rail Use for U S Mexican Campaign
The United States and Mexico reach an El Paso accord allowing Pershing's forces full use of the Mexican Northwestern railroad to move troops and supplies. Obregon promises cooperation. a 60 day stay for U S troops in Chihuahua is unofficially cited. Ratification by governments pending.
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Obregon
Garranza
C. Ky
Washington,d
Mexico
EL Paso
Tex
Carranza
Scott
General Pershing
Chihuahua
Hotel del Norte
Obrezon
Irish Rebel Leaders Shot as Birrell Resigns in UK Crisis
In London on May 8 1916 Peter Pearce James Connolly and a third unnamed rebel were court martialed and executed. Prime Minister Asquith announced the deaths and Birrell resigned as Chief Secretary for Ireland amid press criticism over Sinn Fein revolts. Sir Roger Casement’s fate remained unconfirmed.
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London
Peter Pearce
Seven Day Irish Reblic
James Connolly
Army of the
House of Commons
Asquith
Ireland
Augustine Birrell
Roger Casement
Tower of London
Casement
England
Birrell
House ‘of Commons
Sinn Reiners
Deep Hoosier Oil Co Well Reaches 2000 Feet At Princeton Field
The Hoosier Oil Co on the Miller lease reports a pay sand at 1886 feet, about 11 feet thick, with drilling continuing into shale. The 2000 foot depth marks the deepest test in the Princeton field and a decision on deeper drilling was underway as prospects looked favorable.
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Hoosier Oil Co
Strick
Princeton
Flood Threatens Muscatine as Mississippi Rises
In Muscatine Iowa as of May 8 hundreds of men battle the record Mississippi flood. Water climbs over bulwarks and heads toward South Muscatine. Factories and schools close as the river six miles wide rises five inches overnight with more to come.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Mississippi River
South Muscatine
Gibson County Sunday School Convention Set for Francisco
The fifty third annual Gibson County Sunday school association convention will meet at Francisco May 11 and 12 with speakers including Emma G. Lemen and Rev M S McMillian. Delegates from across the county are hoped for, while Washington township held its own convention at Union Bethel.
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Francisco May Dn
Gibson County
Francisco
Emma G. Lemen
M.S. McMillian
Washington Township
Pnion Bethel
Ida Mahan
Leroy
James
M.S. Woods
Anna ‘Ford
Marie Hyneman
Woods
Fran
Wylie Woods
Elks Organize Big Brother Action for 13 Year Old Osborne
Oliver Osborne aged 13, released on parole after theft, will be guided by Elks members in Alva under the Big Brother movement. Judge Vandeveer and court officials praise the program as a reform effort, with Leyi appointed to supervise Osborne as Princeton embraces lodge care.
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Will
Elks’ Lodge
Oliver Osborne
Reform School
Vandeveer
Order
Alva
Leyi
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Wilhite at Fort Branch Indiana
Mrs Elizabeth Wilhite wife of John F Wilhite died at the family home two miles east of Fort Branch Indiana from heart trouble About 7 oclock Wednesday morning Funeral services set for 10 oclock Friday at the General Baptist church conducted by Rev Francis Wood Interment will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery She was sixty one years old and survived by her husband and nine children.
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FT. Branch
Ind
Democrat
Elizabeth Wilhite
John F. Wilhite
Here
General Baptist Church
Francis Wood
Walnut Hill
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Ida’ Hedderich
Pittsburg
P. H
Riggs
Soom
E. T. Conele
United Press Staff
Irish Republic
Hoosier
selgek “Thaevie and _ son
F. Braselton
P.S
A Durham
Hoptaugh: Drug CO
Osborne
Bert Hope
Scantlin’s Hardware Store
West Side Square
Fowler Bros. Barber Shop
Guthrie
Music Store
the Walsh
Decorating CO
Edison Diamond Disc
Heiserman Manitorium
S. Seminary
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