Red Cross Drive Urges Public Support and Donations
Washington citizens are urged to attend branch meetings on Sunday with 1 30 PM gatherings at Red Cross headquarters to back the Sed Cross movement. Eureka Rebekah Lodge No 7 pledges earnest assistance and Loyal Order of Moose backs the Red Cross, calling for donations and memberships as the country faces imminent conflict.
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George Godwin
A. O. Fulkerson
Washington
Red Cross
Eureka Rebekah Lodge
Eureka Rebekah Lodge No. 7S
Banidages
Education doors open as spring show ends nearby
Fragmentary note describes a country school setting with doors open and windows up after a closive show in spring, hinting at an upcoming opening. Unclear sequence but emphasizes a pause between spring show closing and spring opening.
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Ion
Martin county notes and personnel changes in local area
Americanus Cornelis, formerly of this city and longtime railroad engineer, visited Seymour with Sir and Mrs Ros Emery as Donnells relocates to Loveland Ohio. Judge J W Ogden names defense council members from Loogootee Shoals Trinity Springs Burns City and Seymour, with first meeting set for Monday June 11. Gus Kanzler lands the Vincennes German National Bank six story building contract in Vincennes. Ralph Phillipe, Vin Capt Overlands player, released and signed with the Grays likely as left fielder. Mrs Helen Scudder returns from Evansville after visiting Mrs R A Graham.
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Seymour
J. W. Ogden
Martin County Defense Council
William Houghton
John F. Larkin
W. J. Reynolds
Loogotee
W. H. Shirley
Charles Slates
Shoals
J.C. Collens
Trinity Springs
Seymour Marshall
Burns City
County Court House
Gus Kanzler
Evansville
German National Bank
Vincennes
Glenn Recommended for Brigadier General
President Wilson urged the Senate to approve a broad set of promotions for wartime officers. Col Edwin F Giena, commander of the officers training camp at Fort Benduman, leads a list of seventeen other colonels nominated for brigadier general rank.
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United Press
Washington
America
Ung
Germany
Wilson
Senate
Edwin F. Giena
Mander
Ft. Ben-duman
Jurena
Unclear text on farming tips for moisture and cultivation
Fragmentary note discusses moisture retention in cultivation and weed control. Advises timely barley planting before corn and avoiding idle land this year. Mentions practice of sowing to maximize yields and reducing weed growth for better crops.
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Gragumavemant
Registration results show 2007 men in county list
In Daviess county the tally of men registered for military duty stands at 2,007 with 1,450 whites, twenty Negroes and two aliens. Some claimed exemptions for dependents or other grounds. Board process continues. errors corrected today as conscription details are finalized. An expert adjusts the Sum Bros confectionary case to prepare for upcoming busy days and summer ice cream sales.
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Daviess County
Progres
Itepers
Ford
Bawine
Aren
Sum Bros
Daily Market Report from Indianapolis Gal a Ma 2
Wheat prices firm at No 2 Red and corn firm at No 2 Yellow with steady oats and No 1 Timothy hay. Market receipts show steady to higher cattle and sheep values with steady to higher quotes for steers cows and hogs despite mixed demand.
Deficiency Measure Rejected in Washington by House Vote
In Washington June 14 the house rejected the conferency report on the three billion urgent deficiency appropriations by a 174 to 14 vote. The measure sought 3.4 million for purifying and equipping naval stations and the Jamestown site at Hampton Roads among other real estate and wartime needs.
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Washinarton
House
J Naval
Jamestown O Yon
Hampton Roads
Contracts Set for 100 Wooden Ships
Washington June 8 The shipboard announced today that contracts for one hundred wooden ships have been let within the last ten days.
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Washington, Dd, C
Registration figures in eight states show exemptions rising
Washington reports Provost Marshal Crowder found no cause to doubt the war draft. Official eight state counts show 81043 registered and 427273 exempt, with Wisconsin and Connecticut near the census mark. Ohio estimates total registration at 302995, above earlier forecasts. States list varied totals and exemptions amid nationwide scrutiny of exemption claims.
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Washington
Crowder
Gard
District of Columbia
Wisconsin
Connecicut
Uiresu
Ohio
Wisconsin Figures Spark Debate on Exemptions and Alien Enemies
In Wisconsin, figures show at least 28 799 registered aliens and enemies. The exemptions issue dominates discussions in army circles as a key topic.
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Wisconsin
Order Hatters Homes Sold in Danbury Area
A U S district court judge signed a sale order for the homes of 149 workers in Danbury Bethel and Norwalk to satisfy a judgment in the Hatters case. Special officer Sidney E Hawley will conduct sales from July 16 to August, while AFL solidarity and a 340000 fund were noted. Loewe & Co warned of a release if funds paid, but the plaintiffs pursued satisfaction. threats of further action and property loss were mentioned amid the festering dispute.
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New Haven
Conn
Danbury
Bethel
Norwalk
E. S. Thomas
United Statesistrict Court
Sidney E. Hawley
American Federation of Labor
Loewe & Co.v
Tus Peta
Prisoners Riot at St Louis House of Corrections
In St Louis a riot erupted among inmates at the city prison when a group armed with improvised clubs fought among themselves and attacked a guard named Rudi Tessmer in an attempt to gain freedom. Police and guards repelled the uprising as 92 inmates were injured, four sent to hospital, and one man, Frank Humes, aged 62 of 2618 Parena, was fatally shot in the head. Several others were seriously injured as officials responded to the disturbance.
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St. Louis
Dune
Wild Clibs
Ston
Gilrroon
Rudi Tessmer
Glarni
Frank Humes
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