German warn American ships against war zone travel
Berlin via the American ambassador warns U S shipping to avoid the designated maritime war zone near the British Isles and to display neutral markings clearly at night. The exchange aims to set facts in the Lusitania case before broader submarine policy talks with Washington. The State Department notes the warning as polite but open to further negotiation.
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Germany Delivers Submarine Reply to Ambassador Gerard
Berlin reports Germany has given a five page written reply to the American note on submarine warfare. The document was delivered to Ambassador Gerard this morning and translated into code before being sent to Copenhagen. The text is considered likely to affect U S policy.
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Lusitania
Gerard
United Press Staff
Berlin
Grew
Havery
Copenhagen
Farmer Killed by Fall in Barton Township
William C. Lemme aged 69 a well known resident of Barton township was thrown from a horse at his Sommerville home Friday afternoon at 1 oclock while taking the animal to water. He died about 11 oclock Friday night from injuries suffered when he struck his head on the ground. He was found by family members a short time later.
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William C. Lemme
Barton Township
Sommerville
Memorial Day Services Set by Veterans Groups
Memorial Day observances planned with the G A R and S of V leaders. Decorations begin 8 a m at the G A R hall and graves will be visited in outlying cemeteries. A 2 p m parade from WAL RE Hall to the cemetery leads to services at United Presbyterian Church conducted by Past Commander Gil R. Stormont with addresses by Reverends W A Rousa and J B Pilant.
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J. B. Pilant
Close Count To Be Conducted For Democrat's Auto Contest
Final tally of the Democrat's automobile and California Tour subscription contest will be conducted at 10 o'clock tonight by County Treasurer Milt Cushman A J Cassidy of the Peoples American Bank and Ocean Powell Money Order clerk of the Postoffice. The three officials will seal and count votes at the courthouse clock and ensure a fair process with envelopes opened only after the close. The standing published in The Democrat remains accurate but does not reflect reserve strength of any contestant.
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Milt Cushman
A. J. Cassidy
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Ocean Powell
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Court House
California
Tate
Special Meeting Called to Discuss Constitutional Changes
A chamber of commerce plans a special meeting next Tuesday evening to discuss amendments to the constitution and bylaws. Proposals include a new vacancy process for officers, renaming Budgeting to Finance Division, and changes to duties of the Secretary Manager and Board voting procedures.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Jevening
Board of
Sanitary rules for soda fountains issued by state board
State board of health orders strict sanitation for ice cream parlors and soda fountains. Establishments must use sterilized glasses, wash all utensils with hot water and soap, provide clean rings and dippers, and operate with cold water rinsing and thorough washing, with paper cups allowed and hot-water cleaning of refrigerators.
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State Board of Health
Boards of Health
Election Petition Valid For Wet Or Dry Vote In Princeton
Federal election proceedings declare the petition for an election on the wet and dry question valid. A ballot will be held in Princeton on Thursday June 24 following Judge Vandeveer's finding. Rumors say an appeal to the Supreme Court may be pursued by opposing forces after the ruling.
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Princeton
Supreme
Vandeveer Saturay
Supreme Court
Megilen and Gentry wed in Lavansville ceremony
Miss Bessie Gentry and miner A Megillen of Carlyle Indiana were married at 3 o clock Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Frank Horrell Sunnyside Rev W Weedon officiating. They will make their home in Carlyle. Mrs Gentry, formerly Princeton girl, has lived with Mr and Mrs Samuel Heston for years. The wedding came as a surprise to her many friends in the city.
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Jacob “A. MéGillen
Carlyle
Ind
Bessie- Gentry
Lavansville
Frank, Horrell
Sunnyside
Princeton
Samuel Heston
Miessner-Lindsey Marriage At Bloomingdale Home
Esther Miessner of Huntingburg and Dr. John Taindley of Bloomingdale wed at 5 PM Thursday in the home of Dr and Mrs W C Boren on Seminary Street. Rev Na Hogan of Gibson Street Methodist Church performed the ceremony. The bride is the only daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Miessner of Huntingburg.
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Charles _Miessner
Huntingbury
Burke May Go Free After Taxing Fraud Trial
In New York a jury convict ed Jack J. Salas of Colon and acquit others in a conspiracy to defraud the government via tobac co contracts. Burke, former Panama Railroad official, testified for the government and may avoid prosecution. Salas faces sentence after the verdict. Burke may receive immunity and be released from further charges.
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Jack J. Salas
Colon
John Burke
Panama
Ricardo Bermudez
Burke
Salas
Hunt
John Burkes
William Rand
Mr. Rand
Isthmain Canal Commission
Blackberry Winter Returns In Palm Beach Weather Talk
The piece recalls blackberry winter as a seasonal pause from high heat. It notes May 28 1914 reached 96 and 70, while May 28 1915 topped at 69 with a 50 low, suggesting cooler pattern. Forecasters remain cautious about long term trends and the blackberry bloom theory.
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Palm Beach
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