Indiana's Oldest City Hosts Pageant in Vincennes
Vincennes, Ind. May 20 The Pageant of Old Vincennes presented by Knox County for the state centennial drew about 6 000 spectators at Columbia Park. The 180 foot stage sat near the Wabash River with 743 performers. Author George Cottman of Indianapolis produced the five part pageant. The prelude dance Wah-bah-shi-ka opened the afternoon showing waters and spring colors.
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Vincennes
Ind
Knox County
Columbia Park
Ilinois
George
Emily Judah
Judge Bars Readings of Celestia Yonker Love Letters
In a murder trial in Wallkhgan Illinois presiding Judge Charles H. Donnelly ruled that the 60 love letters from Celestia Yonker to William Orpet will not be read unless essential to the state's case. The letters, full of sentiment, are contested as evidence though the state's attorney argues they reveal motive. Orpet appears confident in Yonker's support as he faces trial for Marion Lambert's death.
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Wallkhgan
Celestia Yonker
William Orpet
Marion ‘Lambert
Charles H. Donnelly
Orper
Miss Yonker
Orpet
Cady
Marion
Miss. Yonker
Miss Youker
Indiana high school track meet favors Indianapolis team
May 20 Indianapolis rivals seem favored as weather clears for the state high school track meet. Sheridan High’s Williams breaks the state shot put record with 45 feet 8 inches, while Franklin’s Craig sets a new half mile record at 2 minutes 9.6 seconds. The wins by Williams and Craig threaten Washington High School’s bid for a third consecutive title.
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Franklin
Ind
Indianapolis
Williams
Sheridan High School
Craig
Washington High School
Oil Test Well To Be Sunk Near Mt Olympus School
Indian Refining Co will sink an oil test well near Mt Olympus School in Washington Township on the Sallie Cunningham farm. The depth is not disclosed but a deep well is anticipated as part of prospects in the area.
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Indian Refining Co
Mt. Olympus School
Washington Township
Sallie Cunningham
Marriage Licenses Recorded for Redinough and Cots Couples
Samuel Redinough aged 62 wed Ella Manning aged 40 in Princeton. Thomas J. Cots aged 22 joined Ada F. Long in marriage in Princeton records.
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Samuel Redinough
Ella Manning
Princeton
Thomas J. Cots
Ada F. Long
Roosevelt campaign telegram fuels 1912 nomination chatter
Detroit May 20 reports show George, auditor of Ishpeming, declaring in a local paper that Rivelt would back Roosevelt if nominated this year. A wired Newett note says sentiment favors Hughes. If Roosevelt is nominated, the writer would support him for his Americanism. reference recalls Roosevelt’s libel case and six cent damages after Newett withdrew charges.
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Detroit
Mich
George
Ishpeming
Roosevelt
Inia ‘Telegram. Te
Rivelt
Hughes Newett
Wired
Traffic rule battles erupt in Princeton streets
Citizens police the square as drivers defy rules with risky turns and honks while authorities debate enforcement. Report notes near collisions with a horse and warns stricter policing could push drivers into the police court as Princeton gears up to educate and regulate traffic.
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Princeton
Noted Cincinnati Politician George B. Cox Dies
George B. Cox former political ruler of Cincinnati and Ohio Republican leader died at his Clifton home after a paralysis stroke on February 29 and recent pneumonia. Mrs. Cox and political ally Jerry Bliss were at his bedside. Cox had no children.
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Cincinnati
George B. Cox
Ohio
Clifton
Cox
Jerry Bliss
Daring Hold Up In DetroIt Office Building
Street bandits robbed Henry Holland assistant manager of a downtown Detroit movie theatre of 455 dollars in silver and pills. The heist occurred in the corridors of a downtown office building.
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Deroit
Mich
Henry Holland
Princeton High School Graduation Closes Largest Class
The Princeton High School commencement was held Friday in the auditorium, with a full house of relatives and friends. Students presented orations and readings, with Miss Fern Riley winning first honors and Miss Ruby Sweppy second. Diplomas were presented by Attorney Thomas W. Cullen as the school’s ceremony closed amid praise for the class and records.
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Princeton Igh School
Orcherta
Chi Wagonner
Jong Minth
Bara Woods
Genevieve
Aliss Jean Latham
Fern Riley
Jocelyn
Thomas Ww. Cullen
Board of Education
Thel Kister
Ethyl Jones
W. Av. Roush
Broadway, Christian Church
Doyne Wolfe
Hazel Salomon
Mary Catherine
Welborn
Homer Kister
Maurice Mason
Jarvis Joplin
Ralph Burton
Peter Thompson
Princeton High School
Cullen
Mem‘bers
School Board
Hughes Wimmer Wins Oregon GOP Presidential Primary
Early statewide results show Hughes J. of New York justice of the Supreme Court leading Oregon Republicans with 8,693 votes against Burton 1,865 and Cummins 2,990 as scattered counties report. Democratic side has President Wilson unopposed.
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Portland
Ore
Charles J. "Hughes
New York
Upreme Court
Epublicans of
Oregon
Tial
Burton
Cummins
Hughes
Wilson
Troops to be Returned from Mexican Expedition
Col Sibley says the second American expedition to Mexico will be withdrawn to Boquillas Tex in a few days and that Glenn Springs raiders have been dispersed Officials report four bandits wounded and two captured in the latest clash The 6th Cavalry will patrol Big Bend instead of reinforcing the first expedition
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Big “Bend
Gloria Springs
Col
Sibley
San Antonio
Mexico
Boquillas
Tex
Glenn Springs
6Th Cavalry
Big Bend
First M E Church Men Bible Class Seeks Full Attendance
The Men’s Bible class of the First M E Church invites all men to Sunday morning meeting led by Claude A. Smith on “Defections, The Cause and Cure.” A social is planned for June 6, with details to be announced.
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First M. E. Church
M, E
Claude A. Smith
Germans Prepare Major Offensive on Western Front
Reported by Holland dispatches that Germany is poised for a large offensive on the religious front with train loads of troops and ammunition moving toward the Belgian front. Heavy guns concentrated near Ypres signal renewed efforts to reach Calais as air scouts increase activity.
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London
Holland
Pelgian
Ypres
Calais
Death of Claude R Wilkins Jr Aged Three Months
Claude R Wilkins Jr died at 2 o clock Saturday morning after a brief illness due to pneumonia at home 624 East Spruce Street. Funeral at 2 o clock Sunday afternoon at the family residence with services led by Revs Morris of the United Presbyterian. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
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United, ‘Presbyterian Brothern
Joe Pheee
Odd: Fellows
French Report Renewal Raid Attacks Belgian Coast
London reports German sea planes raided the east coast Kent and near the Belgian coast. One person killed and two injured in the raid. Three German planes participated. bombs damaged a saloon and several dwellings but caused no military damage. A soldier, a woman, and a sailor were among the injured.
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London
Kent
War Office
War ‘Office
German air attacks reported on Belgian front and Dunkirk
Paris reports the greatest aero activity with offical statements noting unsuccessful German attacks on the Belgian front and Champagne. No infantry at Verdun. German planes bombarded Dunkirk and towns south of it, killing six and wounding 88. In reprisal a French squadron attacked German camps with many bombs hitting targets.
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Paris
Champagne
Verdun
Dunkirk
Farm Statistics of Montgomery Owensville Indiana 1915
Montgomery township 1915 farm statistics compiled by James Armstrong show 488 cows producing 165 535 gallons of milk worth 17842 dollars and 43 883 pounds of cream worth 17842 dollars. The report lists acres by use, crop yields, and totals for livestock sales and perimeters. The data cover wheat corn oats watermelons and other farm outputs with values and quantities.
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Owensville
Ind
Montgomery
James Armstrong
New Minister At Bethany Christian Named
Rev. R. G. Jones, newly elected minister at Bethany Christian, will occupy the pulpit tomorrow morning. He accepted the call while officiating at the first Christian church of Poseyville. His Bethany salary is 1500 dollars.
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R. G. Jones
Bethany Christian
Jones
First Christian Church
Poseyville
Bethany
Courier
Volcanoes erupt as Mauna Loa and Kilauea blaze in Hawaii
A government cablegram from Honolulu reports Mauna Loa erupting and Kilauea unusually active. The two largest Hawaiian volcanoes are in eruption, according to the cable received today.
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Chicago
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Mauna ‘Loa
Kilauea
Home grown strawberries in price debate
Local growers defend pricing amid input costs and weather risks. Community merchants report stable demand as shortages loom, while farmers press for fair wages and market access.
State v William Alfred Deserts Wife
The case of the state against William Alfred over wife desertion was heard by the court today.
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William Alfred
Alfalfa Hay For Sale In Barn Aged Crop For May
About 30 tons of alfalfa hay stored in barn from last year's crop. New crop expected ready around May 24. Inquiries directed to Q. M. Welborn. M 19-2nd-tw.
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Q. M
Fellowship Class Meet at 8 Wednesday at Elllerbusch Home
The Fellowship Class of the German Evangelical church will gather at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wllerbusch on East Broadway for a church group meeting.
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German Evangelical Church
Ed Wllerbusch
East Broadway
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