Official Refutes Libel On Congressman Bland Over Y M C A Work
A letter from Washington DC officials defends Congressman Bland against a Washington Herald report claiming he accused the Y M C A of false charges. The letter states Bland praised the Y M C A’s WWI work in France and calls the Herald's portrayal unjust and partisan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiis
Murope
Wer
Woskinetem
Washington
Mr. Land
C. A
Washington, DD. A
Washington, DD
Herald
Bland
France
Reavis
Coperessman Bland
M.C. Aw
M.C. A. Witteh
Epoef
Michigan dors oppose Ford for Senate in fierce party clash
The piece argues Michigan Democrats cannot accept Henry Ford as a Senate contender. It condemns Fred Buys speech at Washington as private and notes the Washington Herald, a Republican paper, reported on the event, calling the private meeting a cheap excuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fred Buys
Congress
Washington Democrat
Washington Herald
Letter From Senator Watson on Draft Age in War
Senator James E. Watson responds to a Jeffersonville businessman's bitter complaint over the eighteen-year draft age. He says the administration pushed the measure to raise an adequate army and emphasizes sacrifice and duty over personal sentiment, noting his own sons are in service and he supported the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Watson
United States
James E. Watson
Jeffersonville
Watson
Senator Watson
France
War Department
War Speech Prefers Early Victory Over Prolonged Conflict
A wartime speaker argues France will be won by mid next year and favors sending sufficient forces now to avoid years of fighting. He acknowledges readers’ motives and feelings but says supporting the administration is necessary to achieve victory and sacrifice.
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France
F. W.D
Dizzy Steinmyer
Bob
Sheridan
Paddy
Jude
Sullivan County
Tiewever
Ereneh Cafe
AI. C. A
Republicans Sweep Maine by Large Majority
The Republicans won Maine by substantial majorities, citing a larger GOP base than Democrats. The writer predicts a nationwide Republican victory in November for the same reason.
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Maine
Bays Candiate Criticizes GOP Leader Claim
Fred Bays, a congressional candidate, denounces his own party's leadership comment after alleging the Republicans have had no leader since Von Bernstoff was expelled. Critics argue he should focus on war legislation rather than attacking party leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bays
Congress
Republican Party
von Bernstoff
Speech Fallout Hits Bays Campaign Circles
The indefensible remarks by Fred Bays, Democratic candidate for Congress, sparked a furor in Democratic circles and hindered his bid in the district. The campaign blunder, described as a prize bone head mistake, continues to reverberate despite attempts to repair the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bays
Congress
Ar. Bays
Denys Statements He Is Quoted In Washington Evasion
The subject rejects the quoted remarks and remains silent, a stance seen as strong affirmation of the overarching proposition. The silence is interpreted as alignment with the stated idea, signaling the speaker’s position without direct rhetoric.
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Washington
Patriot dinner bids farewell to Wilbur Irving at New Lebanon
Mr and Mrs Gilbert L Irving of New Lebanon hosted a Wednesday patriotic dinner for son Wilbur who left for Camp Taylor Friday as a happy soldier boy. Sixty seven relatives and friends attended amid flags and flowers. A later gathering yielded a gift wrist watch from Mr Baughman and well wishes for his return and Kaiser defeat.
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Gilbert L. Irving
New Lebanon
Wilbur
Camp Taylor
Baughman
Stella
James Dudley
Will Lee
Reva
David Hambick
Sam Lee
Winegar
David Mepie
Sullivan
Dan Proser
Mary Tolt
Mary Bryant
Flord
Shelburn
Prose
Raph Peown
Sis Soyer
Hato
Diaweh
Mery Bs Jones
Vesten Court Oust
Ohio
Anne Wilson
Strontoy Ge Craveville
Els Chies
Iss Thayel
Zoe Winiger
Terre Haute
Mr. Baughman
Wilburs
Bnnch
ATL
Marriage Licenses Listed for Gilmore, Shelburn and Carlisle Areas
William O. Edwards 21 and Lilly M. Rice 18 near Gilmore. D Gail Taft 19 and Annie Johnson 20 near Shelburn. Samuel Shaw 45 and Elizabeth Cooper 42, both of Shelburn. Lyman E. Hilderbrand 21 and Goldie M. Wolfe 19, near Carlisle.
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William O. Edwards
Miner
Lilly M. Rice
Gilmore
D. Gail Taft
Farmer
Shelburn
Annie Johnson
Samuel Shaw
Elizabeth Cooper
Lyman E. Hilderbrand
Goldie M. Wolfe
Carlisle
Lutz Letter Reveals Overseas Duty Stint
Jack Lutz, former employee, writes to Will Miles that he left Sunday for overseas duty. He has been stationed at Camp Perry, Ohio, and serves in Company M, 336th Infantry, 84th Division.
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Jack Lutz
Will Miles
Lutz
Camp Perry
Ohio
Co. M
336Th Infantry
Prisoners Seek Clemency From State Pardons Board
William Mitchell and George Davis sentenced from this county in the state reformatory for burglary have filed petitions for clemency with the State Board of Pardons.
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William Mitchell
George Davis
State Reformatory
State Board of Pardons
Carlisle Girl Joins Army Nurse Corps in WWI Service
Former Carlisle girl Miss Jessie Whalen enlisted in the Army Nurses Corps and served at a prison hospital before joining the war as a nurse. She trained, then shipped to France for overseas service, with relatives noting her readiness and pride in serving.
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Carlisle Girl
Jessie EK
Whalen
Carlisle
Womed
Sen Grentine Cab
Hee
Nures Corps
Vigirie
Miner George Sidebottom Arrested for Illegal Liquor
Dugger miner George Sidebottom was arrested Thursday afternoon by Chief of Police Aluvray on a charge of possessing liquor illegally. He was taken as he left an eastbound train on the Central. The case is before the mayor's court Friday.
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Begge ER
Benning Lands in France with 155th Machine Gun Regiment
Mrs. Rebecca Robbins-Benning reports her husband Paul A. Benning has landed safely in France. He serves with the 155th Machine Gun Regiment. Aliza Dudley, longtime city resident, lies seriously ill at her Johnsen street home.
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Rebecca Robbins-Benning
Paul A. Benning
France
155Th Machine Gun Regiment
Aliza Dudley
Johnsen Street
Private Harris Writes From the Front in WWI Reflections
The soldier recounts daily life with fellow travelers, German prisoners, and French scenery. He notes fatigue duties, pay woes, and camp routines while praising Yankee morale and the 128th Three Ring Circus as they move toward future battles.
Foreclosure, guardians, enticement and divorce items in Sullivan County docket
Legal notices list multiple cases including John M. Coffman executor v Atkinson and Atkinson for foreclosure, William T. Ridge v William Mc Gowen guardianship petition, Ruth Woods v Thomas and Lena Woods for enticement of a husband, Martha M Millman v Raleigh W Millman divorce, and additional actions against John H Leonard, Otto Sebring and others involving accounts, attachments, quiet title and money received in Sullivan County.
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Sew
John M. Coffman
John E. West
Charles A. Atkinson
Phoebe A. Atkinson
William T. Ridge
Wiliam McGowen
Guardian
Ruth Woods
Thomas Woods
Lena Woods
Martha M.millman
Raleigh W. Millman
J. L. Warden
John H. Leonard
Otto M. Sebring
Mattie
Sebring Ve. Fairbanks Scebool Tewnshin
Elfred C. Hamkers
Lerengard
Grifith
Elisabeth Griffith
Sparks Aliking Co
John E. Thiemes
Sullivan County Motor Co
Oscar W. Alien
Turman Schools Open With Expanded Teacher Corps
Turman township opened the new school term on Monday. Trustee Homer Arnett announced a corps of teachers led by Supt. J. B. Lacey and Principal Ruth Ingersoll. Assignments include Audrey Herth in domestic science and music, Helen Oliphant eighth grade, Vervain Arnett seventh grade, Maude Arnett fifth and sixth, Tom Metcalf fourth and fifth, Mabel Nowlin third and fourth, Beulah Raines second and primary, Faye McArthur primary, Flo Dodd at Harris, Eliza Beard Hayden, Mildred Shields Island, and Ruby Ransford.
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Turman
Turman Township
Homer Arnett
J. B. Lacey
Ruth Ingersoll
Audrey Herth
Helen Oliphant
Vervain Arnett
Maude Arnett
Tmo Metcalf
Mabel Nowlin
Beulah Raines
Faye McArthur
Flo Dodd
Harris
Eliza Beard
Hayden
Mildred Shields
Island
Ruby Ransford
Conner Heads to Washington Navy Dept as Clerk
Jesse Conner departed Thursday for Washington D C to take a clerk position in the bureau of yards and docks Navy Department. His mother Mrs Eva Conner accompanied him on the trip.
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Jesse Conner
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Navy Department
Eva Conner
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