President Wilson presses Delaware lawmakers for suffrage vote
President Wilson telegraphed three Delaware Assembly Democrats urging all legislators to back the federal woman suffrage amendment. In Dover the Delaware legislature met its final session with the ratification measure still in the house, blocked in committee as anti suffragists claim votes have shifted against it.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Delaware
Dover
Del
House
Adjournment Question Reaches Senate Amid Sanction Debate
June 2 reports the adjournment of Congress being considered by the Senate after the House adopted a resolution to adjourn next Saturday at 4 PM. Both chambers work on remaining routine bills while speculation grows over President Wilson's possible response and a July 19 special session if adjournment passes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Wil
Memorial Commission Sets Four Plans For Richmond Memorial
The Wayne County Memorial Commission will meet in the superior court room Thursday afternoon to review at least four memorial building plans for Richmond. No final decision will be made, but the panel may seek an extended period to study options. A final report goes to the county commissioners. Public sentiment favors a soldiers memorial with an auditorium, exhibit space, and rooms for patriotic society meetings.
Polish Troops Drive Offensive Along Front In June
Warsaw June 2 Polish forces pushed the offensive between Borisow and Bobruisk on the central front. Bolshevik attacks were repulsed as Polish troops occupied a Beresina river position on May 27. The army statement credited bold fighting and said it disrupted enemy plans.
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Ay Osusey
Warsaw
Borisow
Bobriusk
Myrick Ill After Critical Operation at Indianapolis Hospital
Myrick of Wayne County Abstract Co. and longtime local figure lies seriously ill at Methodist Hospital Indianapolis after a critical operation begun Monday. He was reported resting easier Wednesday afternoon as doctors manage his condition following the high risk procedure.
Congress urged embargo on coal exports by Wood
Representative Wood of Indiana urged Congress before adjournment to place an embargo on coal exports. He said he would introduce such a measure if he thought it could be enacted.
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Washington
Congress
Wood
Indiana
Japan Breaks With Bolsheviks as Krassin Advances
Honolulu dispatch reports Japan ending talks on a Siberian buffer state after uncovering a plot against General Semenoff. London papers discuss Krassin’s mission progress and possible lease in London, with barter trade ideas and possible prisoner releases. Paris notes Russia lifting embargoes as prerequisite for wider trade.
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Associated Prose
Honolulu
Japan
Siberia
Tokio
Ippu Ti
Semenoff
ASPR
Baikal
London
Gregory Krassin
Board of Overseas Trade
Board of Trade
Foreign Office
Daily Mail
Russia
Use Newspapers More Is Advice to Federation of Churches Convention
Reports on publicity and community commissions at the Federation of Churches convention call for churches to cooperate with newspapers to present religious work to the public. The commission notes reporters would oppose crucifixion in Jerusalem and warns against sensational patent medicine style publicity.
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Federation of Churches
Mensa
Cleveland
Church and Community
Commission On Federations
Federal Council of Churches In Christ In America
Commission On
Jerusalem
Empty freights rush through Richmond under ICC orders
Interstate Commerce Commission orders push empty freight cars through Richmond with passenger strings of eight trains. Officials say crews work at top speed to prevent delays and relieve a car shortage blamed for higher prices.
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City
Richmond
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cara
Cotton Crop State Lowest Ever Known
A.P. reports the May 25 cotton crop at 62.04 percent of normal, the lowest in 50 years, with the phrase worst ever known confirmed. New Orleans Cotton Exchange suspended trading on the floor of the New York exchange amid contract uncertainty.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
New York
New York Exchange
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Kellogg Sees Mexico as America’s Concern Not Armenia
ST PALL Minn date might be takeout over Mexico rather than Armenia if the United States must assume a man. Je Frank B Kellogg United States senator for Minnesota told the Holstein Breeders Association of America convention last night. He questioned what Armenia is a plateau in Asiatic Turkey where warfare has been constant for 2000 years and noted England and France have deprived the territory of its resources.
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England
France
Europe
America
Enforcing 18th Amendment Hinges on Government Liquor Purchase
NEW YORK June 2 The 18th amendment can be enforced only through government purchase of every ounce of distilled liquor now in hand, says James S Shevlin Supervising federal prohibition agent. He states about 200 dealers in the city would be promptly arrested if the Supreme Court rules the act unconstitutional. He cites evidence in federal hands and notes some of the biggest dealers are among those affected.
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New York
James S. Shevlin
Federal Prohibition
Supreme Court
Water Works Tax Increase Valuation Set at 860000
Richmond City Water Works received notice from the state board of tax commissioners raising property valuation by 151000 to a total of 860000. Water Works president Howard A. Dill said Wednesday a rehearing on the valuation might be sought. New York City licensing bureau issued 566 marriage licenses the largest one day total in Greater New York history.
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New York City
Nicholas Butler
New York
Chicago
Columbia University
Butler
Water Works
Richmond City Water Works
State Board of Tax
Howard A. Dill
The
N. Y
WETS BACKED PALMER SAYS MADDO MAN
Washington June 2 Charges that the Palmer presidential campaign was aided in Pennsylvania by open appeals to the liquor trade were made before the Senate investigating committee by Eugene C Bonniwell of Pennsylvania He said saloons and bonded warehouses operated openly under federal prohibition officers and Palmer advice He described the McAdoo campaign as a debasing degradation of law California primary testimony followed with John H Rosseter and Gregory among those testifying for Johnson Hoover groups later expected to be called
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Associated Press
Washington
Palmer
Pennsylvania
Senate
Eugene C. Bonniwell
Bonniwell
W. G. McAdoo
Department of Justice
Prohibition Enforcement
Palomer
McAdoo
Johnson
Hoover
California
Hiram Johnson
Herbert Hoover
Tor
John H. Rosseter
Gregory
Hoover Organization
Will Continue U S Standard of Wheat
Washington June 2 Secretary Meredith announced continuation of present federal wheat standards after hearings on dissatisfaction in the central northwest with hard red spring and Durum grades. He said lowering standards would reduce farmer returns while supporters claim higher payments. The 1817 and 1915 standards operated only under fixed price and war conditions and normal markets will test merits anew.
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Associated Press
Washington
Meredith
Central
Northwest
Beveridge Wins Pulitzer Prize Reports World Writer
New York June 2 The Pulitzer prize of 1000 dollars was awarded to John J Beveridge Jr of the New York World for a year’s best reporter’s work. The winning series covered local strikes last winter.
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Toy
Evening World Herald
Omaha
Neb
Eugene O'Neill
Justin H. Smith
Maxleo
United States
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
John Marshall
Castor Oil Shortage Hits Richmond Druggists
Richmond druggists report shortages of castor oil turpentine and olive oil as freight congestion disrupts shipments. Lawrence Luken of Luken Wholesale says shipments halted and prices of Epsom salts and other solid drugs have risen since wartime inflation. Export restrictions continue to pressure American importers amid ongoing price jumps.
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Richmond
Junior Richmond
Lawrence Luken
Luken Wholesale Drug Company
Luken
America
Uken
Ousted Assembly Man Pleassens to Speak in Richmond
Oscar Pleassens, one of five ousted from the New York legislature, is set to speak Friday and Saturday nights in Richmond at the corner of Sixth and Main. Verlin Ballenger, Sixth district Socialist organizer, says Pleassens is a good speaker and will discuss "Assembly Ousters."
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N.Y
Richmond
Oscar Pleassens
Soviel
Verlin Ballenger
Socialist Party
Pleassens
Philippines Ask Independence For Freedom Line
Chicago June 2 A Philippine delegation led by Jaime deVeyra pressed for a party platform declaration calling for full independence. DeVeyra cited the Jones law of August 29, 1916, arguing the Philippines now have a stable government and that independence should follow.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Repubean Party
Philippines
Jaime Veyra
deVeyra
America
Time Machine Recalled By A Richmond Grocery Bill
A 1897 grocery bill from Gilbert and Gilbert at 822 and 24 Main Street lists prices for sugar coffee tea corn soap and more. W D Fancher assistant division operator at Pennsylvania Railroad bought a house at 221 North Twelfth Street. The bill dated February 2 1897 shows low staple prices from Richmond groceries.
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North Twelfth Street
Gilbert and
Gilbert
Main Street
Fire at Main Street collision sparks car flames
Fire Chief Ed Miller and his crew rushed to Thirteenth and Main after a motorist struck a match near an open gasoline tank Tuesday night, causing flames that enveloped the car but were put out with little damage. Earlier, firemen answered a roof fire at 120 South Second Street with minimal property loss.
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Ed Miller
Thirteenth
Main Streets
South Second Street
Alvin Hart van Goodwin
Fitzsimmons
Still Want William Back in Berlin War Talk
A Berlin dispatch cites assertion that reactionaries and monarchists in the diplomatic service seek to sabotage the rebuilding of the republic. A Mexico City correspondent reports a Germany colony’s imperialist stance and a church service honoring the former emperor attended by German diplomats.
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Berlin
Vorwaerts
Mexico City
Germany
Huerta Takes Oath as Mexican Head
Adolfo de la Huerta was sworn in as provisional president in the Chamber of Deputies with a strong military presence. Crowds filled the galleries and streets as officials, including Chinese legation representatives, observed the ceremony amid reports of illness affecting attendees and movements of revolutionary figures toward Mexico City. A Senate subcommittee recommendation for US Mexico treaty talks drawing US intervention was denounced by Excelsior. General Silvestre Mariscal, an opponent of the new government, was wounded and captured by Juan Millan’s revolutionary troops in Guerrero at La Higuerita, with the region reportedly cleared of rebels.
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Associated Presa
Mexico City
Adolfo de la Huerta
Mexico
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Ths
Legation
J. Luis Parra
Manuel Pelaez
Puebla
United States
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Excelsior Today
Silvertre Mariscal
Guerrero
Carranza
Juan Millan
Artesia
Michoacan
Obregon
Hector F. Lopez
Launion
la Higuerita
Kellar to Speak at Wayne County GOP Women Meet
Dr. Amelia Kellar of Indianapolis suffragist and Republican reader will address a meeting for colored people Thursday evening June 3 at Bethel AM church Wayne County. Mrs. M A McCurdy Republican organizer presides with prominent Republican women on the platform.
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Amelia Kellar
Indianapolis
Bethel A. M
South Sixth and
B_ streets
Woman’s Republican Organization
Wayne County
M. A. McCurdy
Anna Brown
Wayne County Woman's Organization
Esther Griffin White
C. © .Goens
Joseph J. King Saccaumbs At Home in Centerville
Joseph J. King aged 1n years died at his home in Centerville on Wednesday morning. A longtime Wayne County resident and retired farmer, he is survived by his widow Jane King and three daughters Mrs. Charles O. Skinner of Richmond, Mrs. Charles R. Osborn of Centerville, and Mrs. Mille Brumfield of Centerville. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
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Joseph J. King
Centerville
Wayne County
Jane King
Charles O. Skinner
Richmond
Charles R. Osborn
Mille Brumfield
CANDIDATES ARRIVING CHICAGO FOR REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
Unpledged Louisiana delegates seated as 12 uninstructed members. Lily white group and other Florida Georgia cases heard. Party leaders gather in Chicago as Tennessee Johnson forces prep parade while Harding Wood Lowden arrive. convention plans form through Friday to Sunday.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Til
Louisiana
Emile Kuntz
New Orleans
National Committeman
Lily White
C. S. Herbert
Victor Loisel
L. W. Henley
Congress
Nations Committee
National Committee
T. Coleman DuPont
Delaware
Johnson
Senator Johnson
Senator Harding
General Wood
Fort Sheridan
Lowden
Weather Forecast For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau
Thunderstorms this afternoon with generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday. Cooler tonight with a cool wave expected, showers and storms in central states, and a cross to the Great Lakes this morning. Temperatures may drop to 60 or below within 36 hours, with Evansville over an inch and Indianapolis near half an inch of rain so far.
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United States Weather Bureau
Yesssiae BO
Wayne County
W. E. Moore
Central States
Great Lakes
Ohio
Mississippi Valley
Evanaville
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