29 Sep 1915
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1915
Page
1
Senator John W Kern and Senator Pom erene of Ohio will headline as distinguished visitors on the program. They are to arrive Thursday morning for the event led by President Thomas and Marshall as principal speaker host.
Washington gears up as a major East side park barbecue draws state officials and thousands of Democrats from across Indiana. Vice President Marshall and U S Senators Kern and Pomerene headline arrivals with parades, bands, and a massive civic effort to entertain guests. Knox and Sullivan counties lead delegations with hundreds of automobiles expected, while local merchants decorate stores and volunteers organize seating, burgoo, and barbecue services for a full day of political celebration.
The senior class elected officers Tuesday evening with John Hastings chosen president Merrill Merriman elected vice president and Lawrence Stellings named secretary treasurer. Hastings Merriman and Stellings are sons of local school officials.
London reports the Franco French and German forces clash along the Franco Flanders front west of Vimy and near Arras. Paris notes gains in Artois and Champagne as fighting persists through last night. Berlin claims German troops recaptured trench sections north of Loos. The war office cites heavy renewed assaults and cautious progress amid stiff resistance.
Rome Sept 29 More than 300 crewmen are known dead after the explosion and fire aboard the Italian battleship Senedetta Bria in Brindisi harbor. The Navy confirms eight officers and 379 of 730 rescued, with Rear Admiral DeGervin officially reported dead. The blast, at a powder magazine, was not caused by enemy action and the fire’s origin remains undetermined.
In Parliament Thomas McNamara said British submarines in the Baltic operate under the Russian commander in chief and while much notable work is unseen, public disclosure rests with the Russian admiralty. Commander Noel Lawrence was honored by Russia for a torpedo strike on the Mojike. Panama arrest exposes alleged collusion over canal mall receipts. In Phoenixville a Reading railroad collision killed four workers and injured several.
Chicago officials report roughly 25,000 garment workers on strike, with unions predicting up to 34,000 by noon. Over 30 clothing houses affected, 30 halls crowded with pickets, and police deployed at meeting sites to avert riots as some shops anticipate a citywide shutdown within hours.
About 2,000 workers at the United States Cartridge Co plant in Jewell Maes returned after a two week strike. The company has submitted wage questions to the state board of arbitration for decision.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania two miners trapped at the Coaldale Colliery of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company after a shaft collapse were rescued after 17 hours of entombment.
Pennsylvania and Albright met in Philadelphia on September 29 when the University of Pennsylvania football team clashed with Albright in a late afternoon game. The encounter showcased Penn's offense against Albright's defense in a competitive seacon.
Indianapolis September 49. Stay or Joseph E. Uell's defense recalls in court a witness testimony about clothing and hotel expenses paid from the county funds. Charles W. Clark testified a man named Wilson arranged cloths and a hotel stay. a woman offered a sexual encounter at no expense. The defense says state witnesses were bribed with county money. the prosecutor questions Clark on prior statements.
Washington scene shows Provident Wise moved to tears during a veteran parade honoring 19 000 villages and broken ranks, recalling bygone battles and the prime of stalwart soldiers as crowds line the street. Denver report notes boxing match slated for tomorrow night between Sam Langford and Sam McVey at Stockyards Stadium drawing about 12 000 spectators amid the fair.
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