Conscription Bill Advances as Registration Day Is Planned
The House signed the conscription bill and sent it to the president after delay caused by War Secretary Baker’s review. Registration day will be a national patriotic observance with local ceremonies and emblems at booths. The National Guard will be mobilized in three waves this summer, and tax provisions for 1916 face changes pending Senate action.
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Baker
Council of National Defense
State Councils of Defense
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
National Committee of Patriotic and Defense Societies
Chambers of Commerce
National Guard
Indiana Guard
Adjutant General
War Department
National Guard Regi
Senate
Germany
All Nations Pay Tribute To Joseph H Choate
Representatives of nations worldwide joined a tribute in New York on May 18 honoring Joseph H Choate. Madison Avenue crowds stretched both directions blocked by 100 patrolmen and mounted officers. Active pallbearers included Mayor Mitchell, J P Morgan, and British Ambassador Sir Cecil Boring Bice.
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New York
United States
Joseph H. Choate
Madison Avenue
Mitchell
J. P. Morgan
Cecil Boring Bice
Government plans aid for war mothers outlined
The Children's Bureau of Labor proposes rural county nursing and infant maternal care centers, county maternity hospitals, and skilled attendants to support mothers behind the front. Miss Julia Lathrop calls for public funding, arguing war nations must safeguard soldiers' families and child health.
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Robert J. Bender
United Press
Washington, D. C
Germany
Congress
Kenyon
Children’s Bureau
Department of Labor
Julia Lathrop
Phillips Well 10 Delayed Then Set For Shot
The Phillips oil well on Sheriff Ed Phillips' Washington township farm was not shot Thursday due to missing arrangements. Officials expect a shot this afternoon and monitor developments closely as drilling progresses toward oil sand at 1400 feet on the Cunningham lease.
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Ed Phillips
Washington Township
Sallie Cunningham
Bullet Fired at Postmaster Hatch In Fort Branch
In Fort Branch Indiana an unknown shooter fired a 32 calibre bullet through the postmaster Charles Hatch's front window after 10 pm Thursday. The projectile narrowly missed him as he read Princeton Democrat, the shot hitting the library table and embedding in the wall. Authorities, including Deputy Sheriff Fettinger, investigated. a man was seen fleeing the alley though not identified. Hatch and his wife, away at the time, fear a second attempt. federal postal officials plan a full inquiry.
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FT. Branch
Ind
Democrat
Charles Hatch
Hatch
Princeton
Princeton Democrat
Fettinger
Festmaster
Evansville
Illinois
War News Digest From May 18 Across Fronts and Home
Reports from Washington, Petrograd, London and Berlin summarize early May developments. Honduras cuts ties with Germany and aligns with the United States while Russia forms a new cabinet including six social democrats. A German high command statement notes Bullecourt evacuated with a British counterattack repelled. In England a hospital unit from Lakeside in Cleveland reaches Europe to bolster medical relief efforts.
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Washington, D. C
Honduras
Germany
United States
Petrograd
Russia
Thomas
France
Berlin
Bullecourt
War Office
Washington, D.c
Gorgas
Lakeside Hospital
Cleveland
England
Nnreen
England Secre tary Warns America to Strike Hard
Lord Kitchener says the war will end only when America throws its full force into the fight. He urges rapid American training, a swift deployment to France, and notes Germany fears an American entry. He stresses the war will not end with mere appearance but by decisive action.
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America
Germany
Lord— Derby
England
Kitchiners
Lord Kitchiner
Kitchiner
France
Delegates Return From Rebekah Grand Lodge Meeting
W E Simpson John Stankel George Padgett and Clyde West have returned home from the Rebekah grand lodge convention in Indianapolis. Delegates at the convention included Clyde West Mrs Jesse Morgan and Mrs G W Guthrie.
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W. E. Simpson
John Stankel
George Padgett
Clyde West
Indianapolis
Jesse Morgan
G. W. Guthrie
Ladies Aid Society Meets At Mrs Little's Home
Mrs Ralph Little hosted the Ladies Aid Society of the United Presbyterian church Friday afternoon at her North Race Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Little
Ladies Aid Society of
The
United Presbyterian Church
North Race Street
British Lines Fire and Explosions Amid City Cleared
British forces report fires and explosions visible from allied lines last night as the German positions face a potential sweep that could close the ring. The advance appears tense with renewed signals of imminent action.
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Lens Je
Lincoln Field Day Promises Sports and Oratory at Park
Lincoln school holds a field day at the ball park on Saturday with exhibits in the morning and a 1 PM program including Looby Loo calisthenics marching and drills. An athletic meet features Evansville Mt. Vernon Vincennes and Princeton with runs jumps and a baseball game. An 8 PM oratorical contest at Lincoln auditorium will be part of a varied program with music home talent and Elks Quartet.
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Lincoln School
Ball Park
Lincolnite
Gehber
Evansville
Mt. Vernon
Vincennes
Princeton
Lincoln
Lincoln Auditorium
Elks Lodge Dance At Hart Street Well Attended
North Hart street Elks home hosted a Thursday evening dance attended by about thirty couples. The Holigader orchestra provided music. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Ingle and Mr and Mrs George Garlinger of Oakland City and Messrs Becler and Ed Pols dorfer of Evansville.
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Elks Lodge
Elks Home
North Hart Street
Holigader
Ingle
George Garlinger
Oakland City
Becler
Polsdorfer
Evansville
Lester Ward Reported Improving at Home in City
The article notes Lester Ward is steadily improving while resting at his home in the city, with updates indicating better health and cautious recovery.
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Lester Ward
Ually
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Oxfords
Walsh Decorating Company
Fowler’s Barber Shop
Alva Levi
Washington D. C
House
Clark
White House
Children’s Bureau of Department of Labor
Aid
Phillips
Chas Hatch
London
Amsterdam
Lafayette ‘Park
Princeton, Vincennes
Mt. Vernon and
Evaneville School
Santox
Shoptaugh’s
J. M. Scantlin
West Side Square
Nyal
H. G. May
Pauline Fredrick
Welborn & Criswell
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