Italy Declares War on Austria Hungary in World War I
Vienna reports Italy declares war on Austria Hungary effective May 4 as Italy resumes action in support of its rights. The Italian ambassador Avarna informs Baron Burian that passports will be issued to the Austrian envoy in Rome. The move marks Italy's formal entry into the European conflict with eleven nations involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Austria
Duke of Avarna
Baron von Burian
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Austria- Hungary
Rome
Eleven Nations in Conflict and Italy Joins War
A historical note lists eleven nations in conflict with Italy joining the war. It outlines allies and neutrals in Europe and provides fleet distributions across four major sea areas including the Mediterranean Adriatic and Baltic regions with counts for battle-armored ships and cruisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Japan
Mediterranean
Adriatic
Great Britain
France
Austria-Hungary
North .Sea
Russia
Italy Declares War on Austria Hungary
A Berlin official dispatch dated May 23 reports Italy has declared war on Austria Hungary through its ambassador to the Austrian Hungarian government. Italy attributes the act to an inexcusable attack, breaking its alliance with Germany, while the German and Austro-Hungarian ambassadors plan to depart Rome together.
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London
Berlin
Amsterdam
Duke of Avarna
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Rome
Italy seeks Italia Irredenta gains in Austro Italian frontier
London reports Italy aims to seize unredeemed Italian lands north and east of the Adriatic including Trent and Trieste. The scheme centers on regions south of the Raetian Alps through the Carnic and Julian Alps toward Fiume with Istria and the Trentino. The accord with Entente powers to join as partner was signed and sealed in May.
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London
Italy
Adriatic Sea
Trent
Trieste
Austria
Switzerland
Carnic Alps
Fiume
Lombardy
Venetia
Trentino
Tridentini
Named Members of Dental Board Elected in Indiana
The Indiana State Dental association elected Drs. H. C. McKittrick H. C. Sexton and Charles E. B. Redmond to the state board of dental examiners Redmond replaces Dr A R Ritz whose term ends Dr R R Gillis of Hammond was named president of the association and Dr John O Zubrod of Evansville was elected vice president Other trustees named include Drs J B Howard L W Daily and J W McCurdy The academy will meet in Indianapolis this fall and hold officers elections after a banquet in Bloomington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana State Dental Association
H. C. McKittrick
H. C. Sexton
Shelbyville
Charles EB. Redmond
Peru
State Board of Dental Examiners
Doctor Redmond
A. R. Ritz
Evansville
Board of State Charities
Fred Prow
Bloomington
Clarence Williams
Terre Haute
R. R. Gillis
Hammond
Association
John O. Zubrod
J. B. Howard
L. W. Daily
Bluffton
J. W. McCurdy
Fort Wayne
Board of
Trustees
Indiana University
Indiana Academy of Science
Academy
Griffey Creek
University
William A. Cogshall
A. L. Scoville
Italy's Claim to Istria and Venetia After 1866 War
The text traces Italy's post 1866 ambitions in Venetia and Istria. It notes Austria held Venetia until its defeat, and Italy seeks the eastern lands including Istria. It recalls Venice's transfer history, Dalmatia, and the Trent wedge as a menace to Italy. It estimates about 8,000 square miles and over 1,000,000 inhabitants in the disputed region.
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Piedmont
France
Lombardy
Kingdom of Italy
Austria
Venetia
Italy
Trent District
Istria
Republic of Venice
Dalmatia
Dalmatian Islands
Divine Worship on British Ships Keeps Faith Afloat
British warships hold daily prayers and weekly services even without chaplains. The deck serves as a makeshift church and the captain conducts when needed. Sailors favor sea hymns like Almighty Father Strong to Save, and sermons focus on matters that matter to each crew member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sea
Dardanelles
Atlantic
Jack Tar
Indiana Patents and Pensions Recap
Indiana patents granted to Carl E. Bauer Hugh Brown George C Garey John J Gaynor Dudley E B Murray George W Pierce Frank N Remy B P Remy A Berger Wil bert R Roberts Daniel W Shick Harry A Spurgeon T T Hunt W G Baker Cole Stickle Frank C H Strasburger James H Van Deventer Loren L Whitney A Kennedy trade mark. Pension awards include W H Stemm appoint, Joshua N McMurray and others in Winamac Aurora Fremont Williamsport North Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Carl E. Bauer
Hammond
American Steel Foundries
New York
N. Y
Hugh Brown
Battle Creek
Green Street
Indianapolis
Ind
George C. Garey
John J. Gaynor
Progress Machine Company
Dudley EB. Murray
Roanoke
George W. Pierce
Pierce
Anderson
Frank N. Remy
B. P. Remy
A. Berger
Remy Brother
Wilbert R. Roberts
South Bend
Daniel W. Shick
W. L. Milliken
Barnstable
Mass
Harry A. Spurgeon
T. T. Hunt
W. G Baker
W. G. Baker
Cole Stickle
Frank C. H. Strasburger
Knox
James H. van Deventer
N. V. Smith
Loren L. Whitney
American Steel Boundries
Kennedy Manufacturing Company
Fort Wayne
Dixon
W. H. Stemm
North Vernon
Joshua N
Indiana funeral directors elect officers at Indianapolis convention
The Indiana Funeral Directors association annual convention concluded in Indianapolis naming President W. H. Evans Brownsburg Vice Presidents D. E. O. Benson Bridgeton and W. D. Wilhite Marion Treasurer Co. T. Rutledge Hartford City Secretary C. R. Wilson Mooresville Sergeant at arms M. E Chastain Rochdale Delegates to the national convention Adam Grim Delphi C. E. Titus Indianapolis C. H. Husted Seymour C. LaFollette Thorn Town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Funeral Directors’ Association
Indianapolis
W. H. Evans
Brownsburg
D. E. O. Benson
Bridgeton
W. D. Wilhite
Marion
Co. T. Rutledge
Hartford City
C. R. Wilson
Mooresville
M. E Chastain
Rochdale
Adam Grim
Delphi
C. E. Titus
C. H. Husted
Seymour
C. LaFollette
Thorntown
State Haymakers Elect Officers at 23rd Annual Meeting
The State Haymakers' association in Indianapolis completed its twenty third annual meeting and elected officers including state chief haymaker Roy E. Jackman and vice chief haymaker S L Smith along with N W Hanna as past chief hay maker and other posts.
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State
The
Improved Order of Red Men
Indianapolis
N. W. Hanna
Frankfort
Roy E. Jackman
Kokomo
S. L. Smith
South Bend
William M. Snell
Greensburg
Charles Favorite
Winchester
J. O. Painter
Middletown
Incorporated ventures and stock changes in Indiana firms
Agatham club of West Lafayette seeks to operate a students club with Fred L. Kern M. H. Overton and W. L. Hanning listed as organizers. Owensville Mercantile of Owensville plans a $15 000 department store with J. W. Harmon T. Emerson and C. W. Thompson. The Chute Butler company of Peru increases capital stock to 150 000 common and 15 000 preferred. National Steamship company of Hammond files notice of a final dissolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agatham Club
West Lafayette
Fred L. Kern
M. H. Overton
W. L. Hanning
Owensville Mercantile Company
Owensville
J. W. Harmon
T. Emerson
C. W. Thompson
Chute & Butler Company of
Peru
National Steamship Company
Hammond
Indiana Staats-Verband elects officers at Mishawaka convention
In Mishawaka the Indiana Staats-Verband elected Henry Seyfried of Indianapolis as president A W Miller first vice president John Huemmer Mishawaka J George Diheld Evansville treasurer Joseph B Koesters secretary Rev Mons John Hoechering V G Fort Wayne and Rev Anthony Schneider V G Indianapolis as spiritual directors and Rev Andrew Butzkueben commissioner The 1916 meeting will be in Indianapolis May 21 for three days The group with about 50 000 members added eleven new societies totaling 822 members and urged members to study religion before defending the Catholic church against attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Staats-Verband
Mishawaka
Henry Seyfried
Indianapolis
A. W. Miller
John Huemmer
J. George Diheld
Evansville
Joseph B. Koesters
John H. Oechtering
V. G. Fort Wayne
Anthony Schneider
V. G
Andrew Butzkueben
von Bernstorff
Washington
United States
Germany
Governor Ralston's Coast Trip Route Revealed
Governor Samuel Ralston and party plan a June trip to the Pacific coast with a string of notable stops. The itinerary includes Indianapolis to Chicago to Kansas City via special observation car aboard the Big Four and Hummer, extension through Colorado Springs Salt Lake City, arriving San Francisco June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast
Samuel Ralston
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Great West
Ralstow
E. B. Stotsenburg
Charles A. Greathouse
D. J. Crittenberger
T. C. McReynolds
Bert Winters
A. V. Conradt
Indianapolis
Chicago
Chicago & Alton
Kansas City
D. McNamara
Rock Island
Colorado Springs
Rockies
Salt Lake City
Western Pacific
Body of well dressed man found in Chesterton morgue
A well dressed young man named Baillie was found at Chesterton morgue after falling from a New York Central train. His body was cut by wheels and could not be identified until authorities determine the man’s identity, burial delayed for days.
Indiana Brevities Summary of regional notices across cities
Reports from Gary to Bryansville cover a track meet and oratorical contest, a state convention adjournment, a notable educator's death, a twin birth, storm damage in Clinton county, a guilty plea in a manslaughter case, a drivers union forming, a vice president's arrival and lectures, Episcopal diocese officers elected, Lusitania memorial plans, and a Lusitania replica steamer project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Indiana
Hammond
Whiting
Crown Point
Plymouth
Elkhart
Goshen
South Bend
Michigan City
Laporte
Mishawaka
West Baden
United Commercial Travelers’ State Convention
Henry Kellenback
Indianapolis
M. C. Reynard
Muncie
Valparaiso
Kate Commerford
Porter County Infirmary
Commerford
Lawrenceburg
Frank L. Winters
Shipping Street
Winters
Frankfort
Clinton County
Antioch
Douglas
Norris
Morrison
Evansville
Vanderburg
James Pooley
Duncan C. Givens
Pooley
Frank Stein
James Y. Welborn
Stein
Paul Brucke
Louis C. Erbes
Automobile Drivers’ Protective Association
Barney Oldfield
Henry Grant
Louis Erbes
Bob Burman
San Francisco
Wilson
Marshalls
Scottsdale
Ariz
Episcopal Diocese of
George T. Vail
W.S. Trowbridge
Bishop White
Stuart McKibben
Doctor McKenzie
E. W. Averill
Dean Trowbridge
J. H. McKenzie
E.W. Averill
Dean
Trowbridge
W. W. Daup
L. C. Rogers
Baynton
B. W. Ivins
W. J. Hawthorne
D. L. Goodwin
M. M. Day
S. R. White
B W. Averill
HE. O. Roberts
United States Navy
Oregon
Cape Horn
Prisioner Hyde Found Happiness in Release and Reform Work
Frederick A. Hyde, 67, former San Francisco land dealer and ex education board president, left federal prison after 16 months. He says the time was the most useful, happiest period of his life, and he plans to return to California with his wife and three sons. He earned the nickname angel convict for aiding fellow inmates, funded an athletic field, started a prison library, and aided men reentering society.
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Atlanta
Frederick A. Hyde
Board of Education of
San Francisco
Federal
California
Hyde
Wilson
Roosevelt
William J. Burns
Pacific Coast
Rumor of Living Bridegroom Sparks Kansas Divorce Case
Mrs. Margaret Trower, once Maggie Young then Maggie Wroughton and Clyde Redding, fights for desertion revived by a claim that her first husband Earl Wroughton, believed drowned after their 1894 wedding, is alive in Terre Haute Indiana. Judge Selhorn grants a decree restoring her former name Redding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Margaret Trower
Joseph A. Trower
National Live Stock Commission Company
Wroughton
St. Louis
Clyde Redding
Terre Haute
Ind
Trower
Thomas J. Selhorn
Circuit Court
Redding
Altar Boy Foils Robbery at New Jersey Power Plant
Park Ridge authorities investigate after altar boy Frank English discovers engineer Edward Griesch bound and gagged in the town's electric plant. Griesch says three masked men forced a shutdown, stole $200, and fled, seeking wealthy residents.
Marion man seeks divorce calling wife a pest
Charles A. Lloyd of Marion Indiana asks for a divorce from Carrie A. Lloyd claiming persistent jealousy. He says she tailed him at several factories and even watched from a knothole in a fence when barred from entry, exposing herself to the weather and becoming ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion, Ind
Charles A. Lloyd
Marion
Carrie A. Lloyd
Lloyd
Boy Holden Up by 13 Year Old in Hammond Crime Spree
Richard Dur nton, thirteen, prompted by a crime film, accosted Mrs. Leary wife of a city official and clouted her with a club. He then robbed Delia Hartke and seized valuables, stopping several children. He confessed to multiple robberies and planned to imitate film actors in holdups.
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Hammond
Ind
Richard Durnton
John Leary
Delia Hartke
Tailor to Sing Sing Inmates Is Dismissed
Ossining New York John Bowman a tailor for Sing Sing prison inmates was removed after inmates complained about misfits in his work. The action follows complaints about fitting and tailoring quality at the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossining
N. Y
John Bowman
Sing Sing Prison
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Europe
Avarna
Turkey
Belgium
Serbia
Montenegro
Greece
Roumania
Bulgaria
Norway
Spain
Holland
Denmark
Portugal
Sweden
Martin Donohue
Daily Chronicle
Sonnino
Donohue
Prince von Buelow
Baron Macchio
Foreign Ministry
Foreign Office
Via Venti Settembre
H. C. M’kittrick
Charles E. Redmond
Ralston
Haymakers
Seyfried Heads
Staats-Verband
F. A. Hyde
Altar Boy
Iron Molder
Boy Holdup
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