Red Cross War Fund Surpasses Half Yet To Reach Goal
Daviess County remains uncharted in its Red Cross drive as volunteers canvass Washington and surrounding areas. Contributions total about 5022.56 by today with work continuing toward the 8500 goal, city leaders urging wider county participation to secure honor on Indiana counties list.
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L. H. O'Donnell
Med
Cross
Washington
Ind
Arthur F. Uentley
American Red Cross
Daviess County
Red Cross War Fund
Washingto
Wealthy
Indiana
Hugh L. Cox
J. W. Cunningham
Alfordsville
Women barred from registering for constitutional convention delegates
United Press reports Indianapolis judge Thornton issued an injunction preventing women from registering to vote for delegates to the constitutional convention. The injunction covers all counties and aims to bar participation in the upcoming city election. women are urged to sue to prove their voting rights.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Thornton
Russian Ambassador Optimistic On Democracy's Path
Washington DC June 26 The Russian situation is grave yet the outcome will favor democracy. Ambassador Dakhmetieff told the senate that the Russian people and army rally around freedom banners and disorganization will be overcome. Indianapolis June 26 Physicians prepare to prevent infantile paralysis outbreaks and have held county meetings to discuss control measures. A few cases reported, but numbers stay within yearly averages. Alston Georgia June 26 Miss Eunice Garrett 16 was killed instantly and her sister Jonnie Garrett fatally injured when their car overturned on a sharp curve.
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United Press
Washington, BC
Dakhmetieff
Senate
Indianapolis
State Board of Health
Alston
Mies Eunice Garrett
Jonnie Garrett
Hera
Ship captain accused in canal sabotage plot
In Kohgton Texas on June 20 federal authorities arrested Ralph B Mosher commander of the steamer Freenort Sulphur on charges of conspiring to sink his vessel in the Houston ship canal to disrupt traffic as reported by United Press.
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United Press
Kohgton
Tex
Ralph .B. Mosher
Houston Ship Canal
Rock
Venizelos Named to Form New Greek Cabinet
Athens reports former premier Venizelos is entrusted to form a new Greek cabinet after Balonika provisional government actions. He is expected to return to Athens soon and unite factions for immediate reforms.
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Hing
Venizelos
Hy United Press
Athens
Bing Mexahior
Balonika
Constantine
Hi S
Greece
Three British Planes Battle Ten German Air Craft
London reports June 26 that three British naval planes fought ten German aircraft over Roulers. One German aircraft was shot down in flames and two others were probably destroyed. The British fighters, patrolling, spoke of the German raid attempt. The combat lasted sixteen minutes with all three British planes unharmed.
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Hy United Press
London
Admiralty
Last of a strawberry crop harvest nets $165
Orel Chapman living near the city marketed the final strawberry crop from his half acre. He earned $165 from selling 100 crates. The note mentions a watch covering half an acre and a remark about bees.
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Orel Chapman
Labor Leaders Win Representation on Exemption Boards
The War Department will add a labor representative to each district board that hears exemption claims for occupational reasons. National labor leaders urged the move, and Samuel Gompers has submitted nominations of prominent local leaders to the appellate tribunals.
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Washington, D. C
America
War Department
Samuel “Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Committe of National Defense
Argentine Ship Dunk Sinking Threatens Talks With Germany
Buenos Aires reports the German submarine torpedoed the Argentine steamer Toro, sinking near Gibraltar on a voyage from Argentina to Italy. Officials say the act demands a firm Argentine response, signaling possible severance of diplomatic ties with Germany. Survivors’ affidavits and crew treatment are being requested through Argentina's Madrid ambassador.
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Buenos Aires
Toro
Germany
Italy
Gibraltar
Madrid
Guaranties Suspended by Spanish Cabinet
Madrid announces suspension of all constitutions as cabinet states wide political intrigues necessitated martial law across Spain. Minister cites unrest and stores power concentrated under emergency rule.
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Madrid
Spain
Widestead
Hottest Day Yet As Thermometer Tops 95 Degrees
Charles Feagans the local weather observer reports the day as the hottest of the year with a 95 degree reading at 1 30 PM. Monday followed with 92 degrees.
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Charles Feagans
City Attorney Says Action Not Within Council Jurisdiction
City attorney told regular session that relief from a west Main street fence issue is not within council powers and must be pursued through legal means. Council indicated a wish to help, but decided no official action could be taken, relegating intervention to private citizen assistance. The meeting covered annexation, park use, pedestrian sidewalks, and other routine items as bids and appointments were reviewed.
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Council
Andrew Heag
Baltimore & Olio
West Main Street
Iak
Beelng
Daughters of the American Revolution
Uth East Second Street
Florence R. Hyatt
John Street
East Third
East Sixth Streets
Knights of Columbus
Eastside Park
Knights of Columbus of
Indiana
National Council of the Order
Peter Riester
Cornell
Dewey Avenue
West Second
West Third
Rourh East Sixth
Turner
Sixth Ty
Herron Street
Ram W
Local payroll and street work accounts detailed
R M Majors column garbage Muay and Coleman drayage George Godwin and Sons 5.00 Jewel Steele park custodian 26.00 Park pay ralloo Street workmen TD Electric Works 2 Elijah Rainey Inber 4.00 Com Elec Sup Co 2.2.24 STS4
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R. M. Majors
Col. Garbage
Muay & Coleman
Drayage
George Godwin & Sons
Jewel Steele
Park
TD Electric Works
Elijah Rainey
Inber
Com
Elec
Sup Co
Annual Convention of Lafayette Furniture Dealers
Lafayette furniture doggers and manufacturers met for their nineteenth annual convention at the Hotel Fowler. The event runs through Wednesday with Thomas F. Morgan of Purdue University as the main speaker at tonight's banquet.
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Lafayette
Fowler
Thomas F. Morgan
Purdue University
Registration Carts to Be Sent and Exemption Boards Formed
The Daviess county registration board was chosen to serve as the exemption board for the army draft, with E. E. Meade C. D. Guthrie and Dr. R. F. Bannister named. The president approved Governor Goodrich’s selections as the national draft implements a four-division state plan and assigns registration cards to four numbers for the 1460.000 draft.
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Daviers County
Unedic
Prohibition Fight Worsens As House Food Bill Shifts
Washington June 24 The state agriculture committee broadened the house food central bill to include coal steel oil petroleum products and farm implements while excluding food consumption from central authority The measure would release farmers from DI power to requisition products The sweeping dry amendment triggers unprecedented tensions among factions with letters and telegrams pouring in from across the country.
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United Press
Washington, B. C
Atate Agriculture Commitee
House Food Central DY
Central of the Food Administration
Food Centre? Ml
Neutrals to face shorter ration supplies
Washington June 46 neutrals will receive shorter rations after a experts council named by President Wilson will assess supplies with the presidents approval. The council will study import figures over years to avoid surplus spilling to Germany and will insist neutrals sell their goods only after delivery.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Geramny
More White House Pickets Arrested In Protests
A United Press report describes additional pickets outside the White House detained by police. The protesters, marching peacefully, were moved to awaiting vehicles and transported away as dawn approached.
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White House
Reton. P
French Make Good Gain In Night Surprise Attack
French forces struck southeast of Laon and near Craonne in a night offensive. They captured German first line trenches and all objectives, taking about 200 prisoners including ten officers. The victory came as German reserves were concentrated nearby for a counter offensive.
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United Press
Paris
Laon
Craonne
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