Republican candidates line up in Ripley County primary
A list of Republican hopefuls for Ripley County offices appears with names from Franklin Township to Laughery and Versailles. The items note candidacies for sheriff and county treasurer subject to the May 1920 primary. The report adds Washington’s Farewell Address praised by the Senate and cites Johnson's Michigan primary victory over Wood by 45,000 to 50,000 as a check on the Wood boom.
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Franklin P. Smith
Congress
George Titus
Shelby Township
Ripley County
William B. Goyert
Laughery Township
Perry Thomas
Johnson Township
Indiana
Ira Harper
Franklin Township
Thomas Harper
Versailles
J. W. Downey
George Michel
Alberry Dickey
Batesville
Harvey Jarvis
Brown Township
Charles M. Reynolds
Otter Creek Township
Charles H. Powell
Johnson
Michigan
Wood
William B. Govert
Govert
Goyert
Laughery View
Indiana Federation of Farmers
Farmers’ Institute Work
Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Secretary of Labor Wilson frees reds in ad stunt St Louis Times
The St Louis Times reports Secretary of Labor Wilson rapidly freeing the so called reds amid a spectacle of Attorney General Palmer captured in a striking advertising stunt.
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Labor
Wilson
Palmer
St. Louis Times
Michigan precincts show Bryan ahead of McAdoo and Palmer edge
In 172 precincts of 17 662 Bryan leads McAdoo by 652 votes and holds a 4 018 vote lead over Palmer. The result marks a difficult showing for the two administration candidates.
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Michigan
Bryan
McAdoo
Palmer
Senate Victory Cited as Defense of Americanism
Editorials praise the Senate for safeguarding the nation and sustaining democratic values. The pieces contrast German political and economic influences, urging protection of American workers by defending domestic industries.
Political taunts echo in Congress over Wilson legacy
A Democrat declares Mr. Wilson worthy of Washington and Lincoln while a brutal Republican retorts that they mean dead, highlighting partisan bitterness in the capital. The exchange appears in the Philadelphia North American.
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Congress
Wilson
Washington
Lincoln
Phila. No. Amer
Protest Against Wilson Criticism Abroad Expressed
A Philadelphia Press quote defends President Wilson, calling him the best U.S. president Europe has known and urging continued support against foreign abuse and criticism.
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Wilson
United States
Europe
Philadelphia
Hoover Wins Michigan Democratic Primary Votes
The Republican candidate who pledged not to run on other tickets received more votes in Michigan's Democratic primary than any regular candidate and nearly matched Palmer and McAdoo combined.
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Hoover
Michigan
Palmer
McAdoo
Indiana Democrats Fail to File Full Primary Slate
Indiana Democrats did not file the full slate for the primary, missing 13 candidates for selection, one for Circuit Judge, four for Representative, and eight for Prosecuting Attorney.
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Democrats
Indiana
Political Reflection on Domestic and International Influence
The excerpt notes Republicans missing a Prosecuting Attorney candidate on a state list and argues Americans should prioritize home problems and moral conduct. It warns against foreign influence attempting to sway U.S. elections through propaganda and funding, urging caution about outside interests shaping officeholders. It cites Collier's as a concern.
Plain speaking on Mr. Wilson’s temper and policy
The Review argues that candid criticism of Mr. Wilson’s temper and approach threatens domestic welfare and international relations. It asserts the press must rebuke if the mind is presumed unsound and the danger is real, stating the country has a right to know and be relieved from the risk.
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Wilson
Political critique of Newberry case and Ford support
The passage questions the fairness of applying a $3,750 spending limit to senatorial campaigns in Michigan. It argues that Ford’s supporters spent far more and accuses the Wilson administration of partisan persecution funded by the federal treasury to favor his allies.
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Woodrow Wilson
London banker accuses US of selfishness over Germany policy
A London dispatch cites the head of a leading British bank arguing that the world views America's policy as self serving and cowardly. He urges aiding Germany as vital to the world system, contending the United States misreads the need to finance German interests amid postwar settlement pressures.
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London
British Empire
America
Germany
United States
Star pressures Wood supporters in Indiana convention fight
The Indianapolis Star warns against challenging Wood by backing delegates to the national convention. The paper argues voters should not accept a newspaper dictating Republican choices in Indiana and predicts Wood could lose votes in Ripley County due to the Star's stance.
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Indianapolis
Wood
Indiana
Ripley County
Harding Eyes Hard Fight for Indiana in Hoosier Rally
Political observer Robert Tucker notes Harding plans strong challenge in Indiana. He impressed Republicans with a speech, while campaign tone remains less bombastic there. Harding allies quietly organize across districts as Indiana GOP debates preferred candidate.
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Cincinnati
Mnquirer
Robert Go. Tucker
Sky
Harding
Warren G. Harding
Indiana
New and Watson
Congress
Wood
Senator Harding
Three Republicans Seek Presidency Wood Lowden and Harding
The Indianapolis News notes three avowed candidates Wood Lowden and Harding meet presidential requirements. It lauds their loyalty and 100 percent American stance while hinting the paper may aim to incite a split in the campaign.
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Republican Party
Wood
Lowden
Harding
The
Indianapolis News
News Criticizes Wood Coverage and Its Impact
The piece argues the News inflames anti Wood factionalism among supporters of Lowden and Harding. It claims Wood is the only worthy candidate, while Wood backers are loyal and others are portrayed as corrupt. The writer urges calm, fair campaigning and warns Wood risks losing allies if he cannot curb fringe allies.
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Republican Party
General Wood
Wood
America
Lowden
Harding
General Wood x
Navy preparedness failure and Wilson era blame voiced in Senate hearing
A Senate Naval Committee hearing exposes the U S Navy's unprepared state at war onset. Officers testify ships lacked ammo and planning, Secretary Daniels resisted upgrades, and political pressure from President Wilson favored staying out of war to protect re election chances. The harsh verdict assigns real guilt higher up.
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Senate Naval Committee
Daniels
Department
Washington
Elis
California
Belgium
France
England
Mr. Wilson
America
Europe
Great Britain
Wilson
Newberry Case Mirrors Political Money Campaign Issues
The article argues the Newberry verdict rests on harsh legal theory and biased procedures. It notes both Ford and Hearst supporters spent vast sums, with Hearst spending well over six figures as Ford allies used aggressive publicity to sway voters. It criticizes federal action driven by Woodrow Wilson.
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Newberry
Scuilt
Sessions
Henry Ford
William R. Hearst
Ford
Senator Newberry
Woodrow Wilson
Ford and Newberry in 1918 Michigan election clash
Fort Wayne News recalls the 1918 Michigan campaign where Truman H. Newberry faced Henry Ford. It laments campaign finance abuses and Ford’s war-era influence while praising Newberry's wartime service and Michigan soldiers who opposed Ford, claiming they saved the state from "ignominy."
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Senator Newberry
Henry Ford
Colonel Roosevelt
Wilson
Roosevelt
France
Commander Newberry
Michigan
Newberry
Edsel
Ford
Washington
LW. W
Commonwealth
Fort Wayne
What Is a Peddler The word origin and legal sense explored
The article explains that peddler derives from the old English ped and busk meaning a pack or basket carried on the back or arm. It notes a peddler is traditionally one who carries goods to sell and takes orders for goods bought elsewhere, arguing that many itinerant merchants are not true peddlers.
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Fin Spencer
Shepheards
Downey Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Versailles Primary
Dr J W Downey of Versailles announces candidacy for sheriff in the Republican primary on May 4 1920. The appeal asks voters to support him and notes the paper reaches every home with contact via phone 22.
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J. W. Downey
Versailles
Thomas Harper Seeks Ripley County Sheriff Nomination
In a public notice Thomas Harper asks Ripley County Republicans for support in his bid for the sheriff nomination. He cites April circuit court term as reason his in person calls will be limited and pledges to fulfill duties without fear or favor if nominated and elected.
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Ripley
Ripley County
Mary
Thomas Harper
Grace M Owens Files Candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney
Miss Grace M Owens of Scottsburg files declaration of candidacy for the Republican nomination as prosecuting attorney for Ripley Jennings and Scott Counties. She is daughter of B M Owens, former district judge candidate, and studied law with her father, longtime Scott County Republican Chairman.
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Grace M. Owens
Scottsburg
Ripley
Jennings
Scott Counties
B. M. Owens
Scott County
Ownership Statement for Yatesville Tribune 1920
The 1920 ownership statement lists Donald McCallum as Editor Managing Editor and Publisher for the Yatesville Tribune Batesville Indiana. It notes no bondholders or other security holders owning 1 percent or more. The document is sworn April 2 1920 and notarized by Albert B Wycoff with commission expiration May 12 1920.
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Yatesville Tribune
Batesville
Ind
Donald McCallum
Albert BR. Wycoff
In Remembrance Of John Nordloh Died 1919
A memorial note honors John Nordloh who died in April 1919. The message reflects on longing for home and notes he is sadly missed by his wife and children at a grave nearby where a loved one was laid to rest a year ago.
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John Nordloh
Rejecting a Compliment on the Stock Exchange
A famed stock exchange figure, now turning to philanthropy, recalls his heyday as a bold gambler who made rivals. An adversary accuses him of theft, but he replies that the partner is the real thief, a quip noted in London Tit-Bits.
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Stock Exchange
London
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Washington Post
Cortland
N. Y
Kaufman
Luston Transcript
League of Nations
Collier’s
First Lady
Johnson Tp
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