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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1916
Page
2
New York June 17 judges pick winners for a 2200 prize pool in the America Electrical Exhibit Tour. Posters by artists and students from many cities compete for 1000 and 500 awards. Public exhibit begins June 19 with results announced after three weeks.
London, June 17. United Press reports pooling homes as war widows with husbands at the front form cooperative households. Three London sisters with 2 and 3 children pool incomes, moving to cheaper country living on about 30 dollars weekly for a larger, livable life. Advocates see relatives or friends pooling resources to avoid hardship, with tact and self control needed, and expect the method to persist after the war in modified form.
In New Paris Indiana the Stump family, one of the region’s largest, held a reunion today with over a thousand members in attendance. The article notes a focus on steel craftsmanship defects and mentions a recently improved N-ray apparatus used to detect flaws in metal.
Joseph H Choate former ambassador to Great Britain and leading Republican writes in the Review of Reviews January 1915 praising Wilson administration policies during the war era. He argues neutrality while aiding friendly nations could position the United States to dictate postwar terms and promote universal peace, with defense as a key aim. The Review editor agrees, noting Wilson's stance aligns with national defense and fiscal restraint. Tennis Championship Highlights and unrelated sporting notes briefly mention Del Mante Gal and others prep for coastal events. youth division champions emerge to join future tournaments.
The National Executive Committee meeting in Ahicuga Illinois drafts an antiwar plank for the Kuovialist party revisiting a 1912 stance. The platform will be submitted to party branches for referendum with support from James H Maurer Reading PA and other regional figures.
In Spokane, activities for Father's Day are set with Charles Mannigal leading the program and approximately 1,000 people expected to attend. A white rose is noted as the symbol for deceased fathers while a red rose honors living fathers. Mrs. John Dodd, originator of Father’s Day, organized the event tomorrow at Interstate Grounds.
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