League of Nations questions and US politics mix in early 20th century chatter
A clipped column notes mixed remarks on the fate of the League of Nations and US political theater. It mentions John L. Lewis campaigning for AFL leadership, security concerns over Admiral Sims’ arrival, White House hospitality for veterans, and Senator Harry S. New introducing bills on Hawaii franchises, Indiana road and Indian affairs, Civil War pensions, and wartime reimbursements.
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Harry S. New
Indiana
Senate
Hawaii
Senator New
Congress
Wabash River
Huntington
Court of Claims
Protecting Tariff Circles Wealth At Home And Abroad
The columnist argues the United States prospered under protective tariffs describing it as a virtuous circle. He explains money circulates domestically when kept at home, using glass as example and contrasting with wealth flowing to Europe where profits and wages drain away.
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New York
United States
America
Belgium
New York Times
Europe
Atlantic
Ocean
No Fireworks on Fourth in Indiana as Fire Marshal Urges Safe Celebration
Indianapolis dispatch reports Fire Marshal Newman T. Miller outlines Indiana rules for Independence Day. Retail sales of fireworks are banned and public displays require municipal authorization and 1000 foot distances from buildings. Toy balloons and skyrockets are forbidden.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Newman T. Miller
Serenade For Rev Flautz At St Paul Parsonage
The Men’s Choir of St John’s Congregation serenaded Rev Flautz and wife of St Paul Church last Friday evening. The visitors were welcomed warmly and, after greetings, joined in music. Light refreshments followed for an enjoyable social gathering that strengthened friendships.
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Flautz
St. Paul’s Church
St. John’s
Held
St. Paul Parsonage
Flantz
Gehrich Schwegman wedding in St Louis church
Miss Elea nora Gehrich wed Albert Schwegman of Richmond Ind during a nine o'clock Wednesday mass at Gehrich Schwegman Church. The ceremony featured a white satin gown and a shower bouquet while bridesmaid Helen Gehrich wore pink messaline. The couple will reside in Richmond after a bridal tour. many relatives attended from Cincinnati Indianapolis Rushville Connersville and Batesville.
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St. Louis
Eleanora Gehrich
Albert Schwegman
Richmond
Ind
Helen Gehrich
Joseph Schwegman
West Boehringer Street
John Gehrich
Schwegman
Batesville
Joseph Fisher
Henry Nichter
Cincinnati
Edward Gehrich
Indianapolis
Jacob Meyers
Rushville
W. M. Ripberger
Connersville
Honor Roll of Citizenship for Batesville Memorial Fund
A local drive urges every Batesville family to contribute to the Memorial Building Fund and earn a place on Batesville's Honor Roll of Citizenship. The committee plans to publish a list of contributors, celebrating private citizens who supported the war memorial project.
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Great Memorial Building Fund
Batesville
Manns Host Notable Dinner Gathering
Entertaining Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Emmett Mann hosted a sizable dinner last Sunday. While no reunion was planned, the guest list suggested family connections with Thomas Mann of Newcastle visiting for recuperation, plus Hiram Mann and children of Cincinnati, Harry Davis and family, William Mann and wife, Mrs Ella Hartman of Greensburg, and George Stille with his son Ivan of this city.
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Emmett Mann
Thomas Mann
Newcastle
Hiram Mann
Cincinnati
Harry Davis
Babe
William Mann
Ella Hartman
Greensburg
George Stille
Ivan
Count Aranda on the United States as a future giant
In 1783 the Spanish envoy Count Aranda wrote to the king about America, calling the new federal republic a pygmy at birth and predicting it would grow into a giant and leviathan. He cited liberty of conscience, land for population growth, and attractive opportunities drawing farmers and artisans from many nations.
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New York
Admiral Sims
England
Sinn
Spain
Count Aranda
America
Henry van Dyke
Wedding Guests Attending Walter Wirth Battisti Nuptials
A reception at Henry Wirth's home honored the marriage of Walter Wirth to Miss Emma Battisti. Guests included Rev. Flantz and wife, Joseph Pfeiffer and wife, Gilbert Klostermeyer, Louis Goyert, Walter Kessens, Elmer Stockinger and families, and numerous others from Clarksburg Cincinnati and local communities.
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Henry Wirth
Walter
Emma Battisti
Rev. Flantz
Joseph Pfeiffer
Gilbert Klostermeyer
Louis Goyert
Walter Kessens
Elmer Stockinger
Harvey Wirth
George Geiger
Fred Kruse
Henry K
Babylon's Glorious City Built by Nebuchadnezzar
The article recalls Babylon as one of historys greatest cities built by Nebuchadnezzar with vast palaces, splendid edifices, large gardens and famed hanging gardens noted for their terraced earthwork and tree growth.
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Babylon
Nebuchadnezzar
Greatest of Heroes and the Right Kind of Printing
A brief quotation praising the bloodless victory of truth and mercy as the measure of heroism. It contrasts heroic war with a platform valuing the “right kind” of printing as a practical, ethical achievement. The note endorses Horace Bushnell’s sentiment on virtue and integrity.
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Horace Bushnell
Batesville Memorial Building plea to honor WWI heroes
Citizens urged to fund a Ripley County memorial building for World War I heroes. The plan proposes a joint Batesville and county effort funded by five percent bonds, with a target cost around $100000 and a decision on location within Ripley County. Donors urged from all walks of life to support a home for the American Legion and a gathering place for the living.
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Batesville
Ripley County
France
American Legion
Mrs Bludau Passes Away in Cincinnati
Mrs Frank Bludau nee Mathilda Mozer died at her Cincinnati home last Friday after a long illness from a flu related lung condition. Funeral services were held Monday. Surviving are her husband a daughter three sisters one brother and a brother Gotelb with his three year old daughter. Although she did not reside in Batesville since girlhood she kept ties with former friends here who mourn her death.
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Frank Bludau
Mathilda Mozer
Cincinnati
Bludau
Gotlieb
Former Resident Mrs Mary S Rose Dies in Cincinnati
Mrs Mary S Rose longtime Batesville resident died at her Hyde Park Cincinnati home after a long illness. Services were at her home with Rev Blankamp officiating then burial at Napoleon Lutheran Cemetery. She survived by her husband two brothers Charles and Edward Crusie two sisters and many relatives.
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Napoleon
Mary S. Rose
Batesville
Hyde Park
Cincinnati
Rev. Blannkamp
Chicago
Lutheran Cemetery
George C. Taylor
Insurance Report of Mutual Farmers' Fire Insurance Co.
Secretary John Korte presents the year ending June 4 1921 report. Total insurance capital 501341.00 with 60184.10 in premium notes. The company lists 307 members with 40005 policies in force.
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Mutual Farmers’ Fire Insurance Company
John Korte
Waialeale Mount Sets 590 Inch Rainfall Figure
Scientific American notes Mount Waialeale on Kauai Hawaii received 590 inches of rain in thirteen months. The summit rises 5080 feet and faces prevailing trade winds creating extreme precipitation.
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Hawaii
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Omaha Bee
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Gompers
Denver
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Lewis
Washington Papers
Mrs. Harding
Tribune
Honor
Batesville Roller Milla
J. H. Wilker & Co
Mike Benz
Reese
Mrs. Bludaun
Insurance Report
Bermuda
Harry Peetz
N. Vine Street
Hess
E. B. Schultz
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