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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
1
The United States releases its formal rejoinder to Germany regarding the Lusitania sinking. The note asserts compliance with prize laws, denies arming the Lusitania, invites evidence, and details U.S. requests for full information on attacks.
Colonel George D. Martin, elder of Petershurs, cites a Lincoln family journey to Mindy via Selvin and Winslow. He recalls conversations with Josiah Cyanvfor, John W. Lamar, and others about the Lincoln visit, noting the path and timing discussed in his presence.
Text outlines U S government views on lawful conduct during wartime sea actions. It addresses warnings about armed ships and civilian casualties, and the need for official cognizance of facts before accusing Germany. The message stresses humanity and restraint in naval engagements and notes a political resignation linked to business demands.
In Daviess County a meeting of the Republican Central Committee chose George Godwin as chairman and George A. Faith as vice chairman to serve a three year term. Keith Suсk was elected vice chairman, with resignation letters discussed and accepted amid a reshaping of the county party leadership.
Hugh L O Donnell presides as exalted leader of the Elks lodge in Elks territory. Dave Fox of Locgootee applies Friday for membership as the drive to gain one hundred members continues with one week left before the deadline. Plans for a new club house and building removal are set for June 20 as the committee coordinates with Washington officials. Mr and Mrs George Wildridge celebrate with eight children and numerous descendants at a family gathering in Montgomery area. The Wildridges, natives of Davis county, are long time residents with the couple aged sixty nine and seventy two respectively.
Interest rises as Washington lodge of Elks gears up for a golf tournament next Sunday. The O Donnell Barrows company displays the silver Loving Cup to be awarded to the winner. Dozens of score cards show growing enthusiasm among participants, with all‑day play and handicapped scoring expected to yield a strong turnout. A follow‑up event and multiple prizes are planned, including golf balls donated by ROS McBeod, son‑in‑law of J Mt Pebitty.
A small black dog attracted notice Saturday at a Southwestern railway station. It rode a passenger train from east to west and back, returning to Shoals without accompanying any person. The dog’s journeys spanned about 12 o'clock and involved entering and leaving trains along the route.
The Fourth annual commencement at the First Methodist Church drew large crowds as 1k notes lined the front and diplomas were awarded to graduates. Dr Louis Rettger of Indiana State Normal School Terre Haute delivered the address on valuing education in life. The program featured organ music by Mag Feagans and a debut by the Methodist gle club.
Fragmentary lines suggest a figure named William J. Bryan faced questions over a note on Germany and a refused sign. The text hints the note was modified before resignation. It raises two questions about the deity and the implications of the change.
The piece lists residents across Madison, Reeve, Wing, Steele, Van Buren, Veale, and Washington Townships including Mackenzie, Collins, Burris, and Williams among others. It notes high school honor graduates with percentages and names such as Martin Arvin 92.8 percent and Verna Rutledge 86.9 percent, reflecting community education achievements and local civic notices.
The article outlines new Indiana Public Schools policies affecting licensing and subject requirements for teachers. It notes mandatory coursework in agriculture and domestic science, city and county institute rules, compulsory city institutes, and the shift to license attachment to certificates. It mentions changes aim to prevent political debt appointments and details examination adjustments and office move of Dr. G W Wilkerson.
Dr J W Anderson of Odion underwent an operation at Methodist hospital in Indianapolis for the removal of a large garbunet neck. The procedure proceeded without complication and recovery is expected.
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