Letter Identifies Vincennes Founder in 1722 Society Event
A 1722 letter discovered by Merrill Moores, announced by J P Dunn at the eleventh general court of the Society of Colonial Wars in Indianapolis, identifies the founder of Fort Vincennes as the son of Jean Baptiste Bissot rather than his nephew. The letter, found in Quebec archives, clarifies Vincennes was named after Sieur de Vincennes born to distinguish himself and died in 1719 while on a Miami mission.
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Society of Colonial Wars
St. Pa Episcopal Church
Indianapolis
J. P. Dunn
Merrill Moores
Fr. Vincennes
Indiana
Mr. Dunn
Francois Marie Morganne
Sieur de
Recs
Ke‘kiouga
Manres
Quebec
Vincennes
Jean Bailiste Bissot
Pervice
Cade
Rissat, Sieur de
Moores
Mr. Ray
Allied air cooperation outlined by Paris official
A Paris dispatch reports a senatorial official detailing plans to strengthen allied air forces. The piece notes plans for increased aircraft production in the United States and France, with monthly maintenance drafts and the dispatch of trained pilots and French instructors to France and the United States.
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Bel
United States
France
America
EU Vlroushis
Euronautic Gueris Ll Critivs
Cayjitain
Andre Tardien
Knights of Columbus to Fund Army Camp Recreation Centers
The Supreme Board of Directors of the Knights of Columbus has appropriated $1,000,000 to establish and maintain recreation centers at principal army concentration camps. The effort follows appeals from members nationwide to aid soldiers, with centers open to all regardless of creed or membership. The fund aims to support morale, comfort, and material aid for soon to be conscripted Catholics and others at war camps.
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Sew Haven
Conn
Supreme Board of Directors
The
Knights of Columbus
Inmros
Supreme Bearded Directors
P Lus
More Evidence Found Against Mag Modhey
San Francisco June 14 Witnesses for the state will testify that Mrs Rena Mooney rode in an automobile to the scene of the preparedness day explosion just before it occurred on July 22 1916 Assistant district attorney Louis Farrari said several witnesses would place Mrs Mooney in a jitney bus near the explosion Mrs Mooney is charged with murder in the case of Myrtle Van Loo one of the ten victims The state contends the defendants including Mooney’s husband Thomas J Mooney Warren K Billings and Israel Weinberg drove to the crime scene in Weinberg’s car with Billings carrying a suitcase containing a bomb About 140 witnesses are to be called by the state
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San Francisco
Rena Mooney
Louis Farrari
Billings
Substituting fire clay used in France and Germany war labor context
A French patent describes a substitute for fire clay using blue pottery clay common salt coal slag fine sand and water mixed to required consistency. The text notes Germany employing 760000 war prisoners as farm laborers.
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France
Germany
Description of Navy Life When Sailors Are Off Duty
A compact scene portrays sailors off duty aboard a naval vessel. It highlights routines, leisure, camaraderie, and the everyday moments that define life beyond the ship’s work, capturing a quiet slice of service experience.
Navy Fleet Baseball Championship Sparks Recreation On Deck
Across the Atlantic Fleet a Navy league funded 115 acres of athletic fields with ten baseball diamonds and tennis courts. Sailors in white uniforms flock to the shore for a double header and a fleet championship as officers praise healthy outdoor sport for happy ships while awaiting action against Germany.
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Atlantic
Navy League
Gome
Union
America
Ing Janneles
Navy
Navy Leagee
United States
Two Brothers Arrested for Refusing Registration
Bloomington Indiana June election incident reports John and Dee Deckard both 30 and unmarried of Smithville arrested by Sheriff James G. Browning after refusing to register on June 5. They reportedly cited warnings from Smithville citizens about penalties and were jailed overnight awaiting further investigation with US Marshal Storer contacted.
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Bloomington
Ind
John
Dee Deckard
Smithville
James G. Browning
Brownins
United States
Marshall Storer
Temporary Applies to War as Well 85 Job Exemption Case
London June 2 An army tribunal confronted munition importers over a long standing exemption claim tied to wartime needs The firm asserted a $26 000 000 wartime boost to business and the salary of a key worker was questioned The magistrate pressed for a justification and likened the exemption to temporary war necessity before ordering the man to enlist.
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United Press
London
Stage Manager Quips On Gown In The Second Act
A theatrical exchange unfolds as the stage manager teases Rita Ravengelp about her dress. The manager notes that while the gown may be the latest style and costly, a husband’s warning about hiding something leaves the audience puzzled. The judge remarks on the tension between appearance and implication in performance.
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Rita Ravengelp
Too Much Profit Wanted Deders In Lane Cases
Bloomington Indiana June 18 Professor T Stockton of the state University says cheaper coal is essential for war and peace. He advocates municipal coal yards in Indiana cities and public-spirited coal cost associations to sell at cost, noting high retail profits and transport shortages. He cites Kalamazoo Michigan as a model and urges state action to curb price gouging while aiding ordinary consumers.
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Bloomington
Ind
Lrafcesor
T. Stockton
The
State University
Indiana
Inderstate Commerce Commission
State Publi Utility Commission
Ti Ny
Kalamazoo
Michigan
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