Indiana State Reformatory Fire Rebuilt by Prison Labor
Jeffersonville February 6 plans were announced to rebuild the Indiana State Reformatory after a night fire that destroyed the chapel dining hall two cell houses and the administration building with an estimated 250000 loss. Governor Goodrich is considering an extraordinary session to secure funds while superintendent Peyton says the new structures will be built entirely by prison labor with 1200 prisoners employed. Fire units from Louisville and New Albany aided containment and guards kept inmates on the athletic field with no demonstrations reported.
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Durmatory
Jeffermanvillé
Goodrich
Jeffersonville
Indiana
Peyton
Board of Trastees
Marshall Harry Friedley
Prisbe
Louisville
New Albany
Aa Cae Be Ing Hot Summ Being
In unclear text fragment for a historical page, readers glean a brief note about heat and a summation. Names and places are unreadable, with no coherent event, date, or clear subjects.
National health plan eyed after cold weather camp issues
Early May reports reveal sickness and neglect in national army and guard camps prompting proposed coordination of three major health services. Baker testifies that 3500,0 contemplated. Frelinghuysen warns of malaria and fever risks at southern camps if summer heat is severe.
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Waredker
Senate
Baker
Army
Navy
National Army
National Guard
Frelinghuysen
Two Women Return from Sugarland Crash Near Washington
Two young women traveling from Sugarland to Washington were injured when their carriage struck a tree and was thrown. One girl sustained cuts and bruises, while the other escaped with minor injuries. A physician attended the scene. one girl, Mina Smith, is recovering with slight improvement and will remain under care for about two weeks.
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Lwway
Washington
Sugarland
Iowa
Smith
Mayo
Mina Smithi
O M. Solth
Miss Pick
Anti Sub Campas Proves A Success
London and Washington report a successful anti submarine campaign with new devices and guns used in the American drive. The U S Navy aims to sweep U-boats from seas as authorities confirm progress amid ongoing efforts.
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Campas
America
London
Fab
Flood warnings issued to river bottom farmers
Flood warnings have been sent out to farmers in the river bottoms. The notice indicates rising water threats and urges precautionary measures for agricultural operations in the affected area.
Thaw Threat Endangers Lowland Corn Stocks
Weather observers warn of thawing conditions in the low lands risking floodwaters that could inundate fields. Officials note a substantial amount of corn remains unharvested and vulnerable to damage if waters rise, potentially affecting thousands of bushels.
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Anyia
Advertiser dispute halts Cairns war conference address
Brf Alexander Cairns, speaker at a War conference in English Indiana, refused to deliver his scheduled address after learning he had been advertised as a man just back from the front. He departed for Corydon with promises of corrected advertising before he would speak in Washington. Dr Cairns denied ever serving in France and demanded the local committee assure accurate notices.
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Alexander Cairns
Apeaker
Ind
Catens
Eng- Ush
Iparnga
Corydon
Indi
R Hautouque
Sant
Firance
Cairns
Washington
Mitchell
Germans Strong Yet Allied Forces Equal in Strength
London reports February details that German forces on the western front are stronger than at any prior point in the war yet numerically inferior to the French and British troops. General Maurice, director of several campaigns, declared the situation demands careful safety considerations.
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London
Frynely
Briish
Maurice
Epiliogs
Terms Unacceptable Would Renew Fight in Patrograd
In Patrograd, February, the Russian soldiers voted at a Moscow council meeting to reject German demands and called on authorities to form an immediate volunteer army to resist the barrage. The report notes continued tension and calls for action amid wartime conditions.
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Patrograd
Russiar
Moscow Council
Arma
Patroy Ij
Mancie's McAdoo Takes New Job
Harvey M Anthony Mancie's McAdoo prepares to leave for Chicago to become thief officer of the radio division at a major reserve training school. Exempt from draft, he was chosen from sixteen leading electrical men. In Muncie he held roles in the high school electrical department, vocational education, signal corps, and weather observation.
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Munce. Pet
Harvey Manthony Mancie
McAdoo
Chicago
Harvey
Competitton
Germany aims to force Russia to accept peace terms
Zurich dispatch reports diplomatic circles believe Germany and Chancellor Hertling will press Russia to immediate acceptance of Teutonic peace terms. The German general staff and government are viewed as united on marching on Petrograd if Russia refuses. German forces are said to concentrate at a border locality on the eastern frontier.
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Germany
Ancullimatima
Petrograd
Staf
Hertling
Russia
Poluta
Big Melt For Sure Shuts Roads As Flood Warnings Rise
Flood warnings spread across many state areas as the Wabash and tributaries threaten towns and cities. Snowmelt and heavy rains flood creeks and gutters, forcing diversions as waterways rise and water tables remain high.
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Tito Aieri
Wabash
Washington
Mdi
Mine Tragedy Kills One in Sullivan Indiana
A mine accident at Jackson Mine No 2 in Sullivan Indiana left a 23 year old miner dead after a gas and smoke explosion. The fatality occurred in the afternoon while the shaft interior suffered blast damage. The body was recovered and sent to Seelyville for burial.
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Sullivan
Ind
Joe
Kof
Jackson Bith
Espleston
Seelyville
Hastings Fire Destroys Roof At Grand Avenue Home
A fire at Hastings on Grand avenue destroyed the roof of an outbuilding and damaged the second floor, with several burials reportedly harmed. The blaze occurred around 11:00 this morning, causing about 1250 dollars in damage. fire origin is unknown.
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Big Hastings
Grand Avenue
Pitdre
Acreené
Orlert
Farmers Protest New Freight Rates at Petersburg Meeting
Petersburg and surrounding farmers formed a committee to oppose proposed freight hikes. They cited rates of $20 per car for coal and $85 per car for others, noting shifts to Winslow and Oakland City as shipments fall from Terra Haute. Prices are rising, with coal costs triggering broader price increases.
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Petersburg
BE & L- Ral
Kappes
Terra Haute
Winslow
Oakland City
Mother of County Commissioner Dies at 98
Mrs. Margaret Gemon, mother of the county commissioner, died at home of her granddaughter near Epsom at the age of 98. The obituary notes a long life and ties to local community service.
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Margaret
Gemon
Granddsakhter
Epsom
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