Cleveland Mayor Targeted in Nationwide Bomb Plot
A bomb exploded at Mayor Davis of Cleveland Ohio along with threats to his life as anarchists allegedly plotted a nationwide reign of terror. The blast damaged the home, shattered windows, and narrowly missed Mayor Davis and his young son Harry Jr. Officials describe a coordinated attack tied to threats and Bolshevik fears, with authorities expanding the investigation nationwide.
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Cleveland
Davis
Harry Davis, Jr
Palmer
Efforts Mount as States Tackle Federal Suffrage Amendment
Washington reports urgency as Michigan and Illinois weigh ratification. Congress passed the Susan B. Anthony amendment with a 66 to 25 vote, while southern states brace for opposition. Most legislatures face adjournments, and special sessions loom in several states to pursue ratification.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Massachusetts
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Wisconsin
Texas
Georgia
Alabama
Louisiana
New Jersey
Maine
Iowa
Kentucky
South Carolina
Mississippi
Virginia
Maryland
South
Gay
Susan B. Anthony
Sargent
California
Thrift Drives Set in Motion by W S S Heads in Indiana
A state wide thrift campaign was launched in Indiana with 250 county chairmen women directors and postmasters at a conference in Indianapolis. Postmaster Beck led talks on war savings stamps urging permanent adoption and agency week to boost sales through June 14. Education boards vow to include thrift in curriculums with materials for teachers and students distributed by the state chairman. William Mather Lewis spoke on personal freedom and thrift as a path to liberty and happiness, urging nationwide adoption of saving practices.
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Indiana
Claypool
Indianapolis
C. B. Beck
Fred Bates Johnson
America
Beck
Boards of Education
Board of Education of
India
Napolis
Wiliam Mather Lewis
Say
Longfellow
Lewis
Whitewater Friends Quarterly Meeting Schedule Friday
Whitewater Friends will hold quarterly meetings at Hicksite Friends church on North A street Friday at 2 PM with ministers and elders meeting, Indiana Yearly Meeting executive committee, devotional sessions, stereoptical Palestine views by Maria Frederickson, first day school, worship, and a devotional gathering featuring Andrew Mitchell.
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Whitewater Friends Quarterly Meeting
Hicksite Friends Church
North A
Indiana Yearly Meeting
Palestine
Maria Frederickson
Chicago
Andrew Mitchell
Kellogg Bill Seeks Early Return of Wires
The Kellogg bill to immediately return telegraph and telephone lines to private ownership was placed on the Senate calendar for early action. The measure proposed by Senator Kellogg of Minnesota advances in Washington as the year progresses.
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Associated Press
Washington
Kellogg
Minnesota
Senate
Wayne County Property Values Soar Doubling From Last Year
Wayne county personal property and real estate values total 57 633 751 with Richmond included, roughly double 1918. County outside Richmond up from 14 109 651 to 37 010 421, while the city rises to 20 643 330 from 14 076 250. Land leads gains. Dalton may push county totals toward 80 million as classifications update.
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Richmond
Wayne County
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Tax Board of Review
State
Board of Review
Mexican troops not to cross into U S soil to face Villa forces
Nogales Arizona June 5 report by Associated Press says authentic information indicates Mexican federal troops will not be allowed to cross into U S soil to engage Villa troops. The note suggests limits on cross border action and clarifies diplomatic stance.
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Associated Press
Nogales, Ariz
Nogales
U. S
Weather Forecast For Indiana By United States Weather Bureau
Weather generally unsettled from the lakes southward. Noon update for Wayne County notes partly cloudy to mostly fair tonight and Friday with possible local thundershowers. Heavy rains reported in middle western states and Indiana, with cooler trends from the Dakotas to Texas. Local heavy rain observed at 9 10 a m in Boston. storm center near southern Wayne County.
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W. E. Moore
Lakes
Middle Western
Indiana
Boston
California
Dakotas
Texas
McCall W. C. T. U. Tag Day Drive Extended to July 1
The McCall W. C. T. U. met at Northend Baptist church and heard Sounding the Jubilee live. Forty five dollars was received and five new victory members admitted. Tag day drive was extended to July 1 with aim to exceed quota. Flower mission day set for next Monday with members to donate flowers for the sick at Wesleyan church all day.
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McCall W. C. T. U
Northend Baptist Church
Victory
Wesleyan Church
78 Miners Die in Delware and Hudson Coal Blast
Seventy eight men died and thirty one injured in the Baltimore No. 2 tunnel explosion at a Delware and Hudson Coal mine in Wilkes-Barre. Fire followed derailment when trolley wires sparked explosive powder. authorities blame violation of state mine laws for the disaster. Forty one bodies identified, many others burned beyond recognition.
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Associated Press
Wilkesbarre
Baltimore No. 2
Delaware and Hudson Coal Company
12000 Yankees Sail For Home Best
June 5 the transport Leviathan sailed from Brest with 12000 troops aboard including officers and men of the sixth division led by Brigadier General James W. McAndrew and Brigadier W. R. Dashiell. New York June 6 1060 officers and men arrived aboard the transport Chicago from Minnesota Iowa Virginia Ohio Texas and Pennsylvania.
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Associated Press
BEST
Leviathan
Brest
Sixth Division
James W. McAndrew
W. R. Dashiell
New York
Chicago
Minnesota
Iowa
Virginia
Ohio
Texas
Pennsylvania
Rhine Province Used As Barter, Germans Claim
In a protest from Okietzko district leaders of major parties, Berlin is accused of neglecting East Prussia and bartering it for favorable peace terms with Poland. The document warns of armed self defense if the government fails to protect East Prussia.
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Associated Press
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Germany
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Poland
Okietzko
Mangin
Et Mayence
Rhenish Republic
Frankfort
German Empire
Stiountins
Karlsruhe
Lokal Anzeiger
Rhineland
Palatinate
Lannau
Mayence
Cologne
Wiesbaden
Corporations May Not Deduct War Charitable Contributions
Washington June 6 The internal revenue bureau ruled that corporations are not entitled to deduct from their income taxes the amount of contributions to religious charitable scientific or educational organizations even when given to war activities such as the Red Cross.
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Associated Press
Washington
Red Cross
Internal Revenue Bureau
Wilson To Convene Pan American Finance Meet
Washington reports President Wilson will convene the second pan American financial conference on January 12 next, upon Secretary Glass's recommendation. Assistant Secretary Rowe said closer financial cooperation among American nations is needed to aid resource development for war torn Europe. Invitations have been sent to Latin American governments requesting a three member delegation led by their finance minister.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Glass
Rowe
Treasury Department
Europe
International High Committee
State Department
Counterfeiting Plot Rumor Scans London
London police report a Bolshevik conspiracy to flood Britain with counterfeit notes. Scotland Yard says the plan is under control and fears Russian forgers may attempt to reach the country.
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London
Treasury
Scotland Yard
Richmond May Enter Second Class City Status
Richmond may upgrade to Indiana second class along with Lafayette Terre Haute South Bend Fort Wayne and Evansville if voters approve. Cities with 16 000 to 25 000 population and valuations over 20 000 000 taxable property qualify. Richmonds real and personal property total 20 643 330 with utilities and banks not yet counted.
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Richmond
Indiana
Terre Haute
South Bend
Fort Wayne
Evansville
David Reid
Lafayette
Mediator Arrives as Toledo Strike Tensions Persist
George F. Miles, chief mediator for the Ohio industrial commission, is expected to lead mediation in the Willys-Overland strike involving 13 000 workers in Toledo Ohio. Mayor Schreiber orders plant closures to curb unrest as Miles plans to meet labor leaders and Overland officials. Funeral services for riot victims heighten security with foreign language detectives on duty.
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Associated Press
Toledo
George F. Miles
Ohio Industrial Commission
Willys-Overland Automobile Company
Wilson
Ohio
Schreiber
Automobile Company
Overland
Clarence A Earl
Miles
The
Failure To Give New Address Delays Pay To Soldiers' Dependents
Depend ents of military servicemen who moved without notifying the war risk bureau prompted 225000 in insurance certificates to be returned. In total 337742 checks have been returned, including 15000 to dependents abroad. The bureau, aided by Red Cross and local groups, works to locate rightful recipients as urban addresses rise.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Risk Bureau
Red Cross
New York
Austria Stands Against Peace Terms Amid Indemnity Talks
May fix indemnity in the peace with Germany appears likely to total about 25 billion dollars. First installment may be delayed to four years. Vienna press and officials debate terms as Austria protests at St Germain. Holland protected on Belgium borders. Belgium seeks rights. Italy stays aloof as discussions center on German and Austrian treaties.
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Associated Press
Basle
Grand Council of
Seitz
Bauer
Fink
Vienna
Feldkirch
Karl Renner
St. Germain
Holland
Paris
Belgium
Council
Austria
Germany
Wilson
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Silesia
Sarre
League of Nations
Orlando
Italy
Ince offers 250000 prize for Australia flight
Venice Calif June 5 motion picture producer Thomas H Ince offered 250000 in prize money for an aviator attempting a flight from Venice to Australia First to land on Australian soil will receive 25000 The first to reach Hawaii if failing to reach Australia earns 10000 If no one reaches Hawaii 6000 goes to the best showing flight proposal by Ince
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Association Press
Venice
Cata
Avistore
Australia
Thomas H. Ince
Thugh
Hawaiian Islands
Red Cross Gives Fund for Siberia Relief
Washington June 5 The American Red Cross has appropriated 400000 for relief work in Siberia in addition to prior funds. The new money will buy medicines and surgical instruments to be sent from the Red Cross base in Seattle Washington.
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Washington
American Red Cross
Siberia
Red Cross
Seattle
Wash
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