Legion Leaders Defend Legislation for Veterans in Congress
Franklin D Olier national commander of the American Legion says in Indianapolis that proposed relief for former soldiers is fair and necessary and would not harm the nation. He argues the fourfold plan is the only just approach and cites the legion's posts nationwide and its pledge to uphold U S institutions. R P Smith of Oakland City was in town on business today.
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Rebels advance as U S guards protect Matamoros border
United States troops position two machine guns at the Brownsville Mata moros bridge to protect civilians as revolutionaries push toward Matamoros. Carranza forces near Tampico concern U S authorities while 300 rebels move from Rosarito and 400 federal troops deploy along the river below Matamoros.
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Tex
International Bridge
United States
Love Feast Elects District Democratic Leaders
Elijah McFarland was unanimously elected chairman of the Second congressional district with C. N. Fullerton as vice chairman and John Dickinson as secretary at Vincennes Indiana. A later dinner featured Ben Bosse and W A Cullop spoke while T R Marshall was endorsed for president and Wilson's administration backed by resolutions.
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Elijah McFarland
C. N. Fullerton
Davis County
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Martinsville
Grand Hotel
Ben Bosse
Evansville
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Congress
Indorse
T. R. Marshall
Thomas Ki. Marshall
United States
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Watson Endorses Administration at Indiana Convention
Indianapolis May 12 Senator James Eli Watson pledged himself and others of the regular slate for four delegates at large to vote for Major General Leonard Wood at the Republican national convention. He endorsed Governor Goodrich and the tax law, noting amendments kept its good features and economy in state government during the war.
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Indianapolis
James Eli Watson
Leonard Wood
Watson
New
Goodrich
Edward Wasmuth
Wasmuth
Plan to unseat Wasmuth collapses at Indiana GOP meeting
May 12 Indiana Edward Wasmuth of Huntington was reelected chairman of the Republican state central committee at a pre convention meeting. Frederick E. Schortemier of Indianapolis was reelected secretary, John G. Bryson of Brazil became vice chairman, Fred C. Gardner of Indianapolis treasurer. The vote was unanimous. The bid by Senator James F. Watson for reelection and Warren C. McCray for governor to topple Wasmuth collapsed last night.
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Edward Wasmuth
Huntington
Republican State Central Committee
Frederick E. Schortemier
John G. Bryson
Brazil
Fred.c. Gardner
James F. Watson
Warren C. McCray
Wasmuth
LA Suffrage Fight to Open Monday in Legislature
Baton Rouge La May 12 The Louisiana legislature adjourned today until May 17 without action on woman suffrage The Susan B Anthony amendment split both sides opened their cases The house and senate saw bills to amend the state constitution for granting the vote to women and Rep Shattuck introduced a resolution for ratification The real struggle is expected to begin Monday
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Susan B. Anthony
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Shattuck
Urge Adoption of Dry Planes
A nationwide appeal from the Prohibition national committee urges the drys to rally to the support of the party in pressuring major parties to adopt dry planks. It charges wets aim to nullify the Volstead act and repeal the 18th amendment. Churches, Sunday schools, youth groups, clubs, chambers of commerce, and labor organizations are urged to adopt resolutions.
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Prohibition National Committee
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Archer Post G. A. R. Meeting Planned for Decoration Day
The Archer post G. A. R. will meet at the Library Thursday evening at 7 30 to arrange Decoration Day activities. All members are urged to attend. James Kilroy of Poseyville was in the city on business Wednesday.
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Archer Post G. A. R
James Kilroy
Poseyville
Evansville Reaches New Census Count in Indiana
Evansville loses status as second city of Indiana after the census bureau reports a population of 85,264. The Courier’s earlier estimate was 85,310, with corrections placing Fr. Wayne ahead by about two thousand. Evansville shows a 84.6 percent increase from the previous figure.
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Evansville
Indiana
Courier
Wayne
Mysterious patient at police station sparks shell shock debate
A young man around 23 identified as William Michael from Cleveland is confined at the city lockup after convulsions and opiate treatment. Officers and doctors weigh shell shock, white mule, and brain injury theories as details trickle out from the hospital and his sister in Cripple Creek Colorado.
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Vivian Mauriphy
Cripple Creek
Wyoming
Wiliam Micheal
Cleveland
Mexico under Obregon rebels plan provisional government
Revolutionary forces led by General Obregon control most of Mexico and prepare to establish a provisional regime with General De La Huerta in charge and an election set for June. Censorship blocks interior reports while Carranza reportedly fled Mexico City and clashes with rebels are reported. later updates say he is detained but unharmed.
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Carranza
Judge Vandeveer Elected District Chairman in Evansville
The six counties of the First Congressional district met in Evansville to name a District Chairman. Judge S L Vandeveer of Princeton was unanimously chosen to succeed Mayor Ben Bosse who had held the post four terms. Bosse urged sharing honors and duties as he seeks re election as state chairman. Vandeveer was not a candidate and was not present when chosen. He will dedicate time to the role once accepting it. A secretary selection was not announced.
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Evansville
S. L. Vandeveer
Princeton
Ben Bosse
Oscar Lanphar
Gibson County
Vandeveer
Bosse
Germany Opens Spa Conference Talks at Berlin
Germany lays cards on the table at the Spa conference. Foreign Minister Adolph Koester says Berlin aims to clarify Germanys economic position financial state and food raw materials, and stresses the need for internal peace. He hopes the talks will not be scaled down.
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Germany
Adolph Koester
Koester
U S Cruiser Dolphin Arrives Near Tampico in Mexican Waters
United Press reports the Dolphin arrived off Tampico with four vessels nearby to guard Mexicans. no American injuries reported. Mexico City bulletins claim Carranza convoy captured 43 cannon cars of equipment and one train of guns, with $13.5 million of government funds taken.
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Ew ing Named District G O P Chairman in Evansville
Fred R. Ewing of Evansville was elected chairman of the Republican district committee, defeating Len Folsom of Beonville after a factional fight between McCray and Fesler. Reported to be a Fosler for governor victory. Governor Goodrich linked to the outcome. John W. Brady of Evansville visited on Wednesday on local business.
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Republican District Committee
Evansville
Len Folsom
Beonville
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McCray
Fesler
Folsom
Hemingway
Ewing
Fosler-for-governor
Goodrich
John W. Brady
Taughs Razor Goods Promote Quick Clean Shaves
The advertisement emphasizes safety and regular razors and supplies quality goods that save temper and cash while ensuring good clean shaves. ShopTaugh's offers convenient options for those unable to reach a barber.
Numbers Re Created for the New Edison
The piece notes receiving new numbers in a sequence described as re created for the New Edison and invites readers to come in and hear them.
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