Republican slate for Ripley County offices and 1920 race
The notice lists Republican candidates for Ripley County Indiana offices in 1920 including Franklin P. Smith for Congress Fourth District and several for Treasurer and Sheriff across townships. It contrasts with editorials on Wilson era politics and potential third term, Monroe Doctrine critique, and Democratic party divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin P. Smith
Congress
George Titus
Shelby Township
Ripley County
William B. Goyert
Laughery Township
Perry Thomas
Johnson Township
Indiana
Thomas Harper
Versailles
J. W. Downey
George Michel
Alberry Dickey
Batesville
Harvey Jarvis
Brown Township
Charles M. Reynolds
Otter Creek Township
Charles H. Powell
Franklin Township
Question of Fiume and Shantung control raised for November
A reader asks Mr. Wilson to settle who controls Fiume and Shantung by the November election. The letter compares European settlement to American efforts and urges resolving all such questions now.
Ford attacks party leaders and urges reservations on ratification
The Detroit Free Press notes a minority in the Senate favoring ratification with reservations. It cites Henry Ford criticizing the Republican party and predicting that true leadership will emerge after the November elections, while calling for restraint from party members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Republican Party
Ford
World peace treaty blamed for hypocrisy
Dr. E. J. Dillon labels Wilson’s Treaty Covenant as aimed at making the world safe for hypocrisy. The remark questions the practical aim of the postwar settlement and its moral underpinnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Dillon
Wilson
Europe
House Appropriation Bill Cuts Civilian Payroll Vastly
The appropriation bill passed by the House eliminates more than 40 000 civilian employees from the government payroll, mostly in Washington. It also imposes a flat reduction of 24 million dollars from submitted estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Washington
Promoter Mr Wilson Faces International Quarrels
A critical view accuses Mr Wilson of provoking friction with Italy and France. The piece says his actions have led others to doubt his mental health or recovery from a long illness.
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Wilson
Italy
France
Voters face choice on League of Nations ratification
The message frames a stark ballot choice for November with two camps. One side backs ratification with no reservations tied to conscription and global control, while the other backs an Americanized covenant with reservations or rejection, framing loyalty as between nationhood and autocratic authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Council
Mr. Wilson
League of Nations
America
Senate
Vanderlip Attacks Fed Board Over Speculation
In New York Frank A. Vanderlip former National City Bank president railes against the Federal Reserve Board for not curbing speculation and accuses political influence of weakening the system. He says Treasury and Comptroller are political appointees and warns Wall Street still controls currency. He calls inflation real and criticizes claims to curb living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank
Federal Reserve Board
Vanderlip
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve System
Wall Street
Le Petit Bleu Attacks Wilson Over Versailles Treaty
Le Petit Bleu accuses President Wilson of mismanaging U S policy and of imperialism by blaming France for wartime actions. The paper contends Wilson has undermined the Versailles treaty and could be losing his faculties, calling for restraint to stop his recurring letter writings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Great Britain
le Petit Bleu
Hitchcock
France
The Traveling Man with Green Hat Warns Merchants of Rising Prices
A traveling man in a green hat tours town aisles urging merchants to stock up as prices climb. He sits in hotel windows watching passersby as he proclaims prices will rise higher in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipe
Wilson under fire over Versailles and world opinion
The author denounces Wilson as undignified and dangerous for distorting world opinion and undermining the Versailles treaty. He accuses Wilson of imperial ambitions in Paris, fearing military influence at home and the erosion of the Monroe Doctrine while alienating allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Republic
Wilson
Paris
Supreme Council
France
Great Britain
Harding Popular Candidate for Indiana Voters
Indiana newspapers show strong interest in Warren G. Harding of Ohio for the presidency. They praise his literacy work ethic and accessibility to reporters, recount acts of encouragement to a young cub reporter, and note boosters in every county. Republicans see him as a safe, sane leader and expect strong Midwest support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Senator Harding
Harding
Marion Star
New York State
Middle West
Emerald an Early Gem
Emerald prized as a gem since 300 B C offers a glimpse into ancient gem trade. Job Printing Trib une Office phone 22.
Public Sale of Charles Henry Farm Personal Property
Public auction Friday March 26 1920 at 10 am four miles west of Batesville and two miles east of Newpoint on the Batesville Newpoint pike. Items include horses cattle hay corn drills and farm equipment with terms 9 months credit or cash discounts for sums over ten dollars. Earl R Holbrook proprietor J Westrick auctioneer C L Johnson clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Henry
Batesville
Newpoint
Batesville and
Newpoint Pike
Oliver
John Deere
Earl R. Holbrook
J. J. Westrick
C. L. Johnson
Harding Sentiment Grows in Fourth District Race
The Fourth Congressional district shows growing support for Senator Harding of Ohio. Bartholomew County favors Harding, while Decatur and Dearborn counties show mixed or indirect backing. Switzerland and Ripley counties also align with Harding. A plurality for Harding is anticipated.
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Harding
Ohio
Bartholomew
Decatur
Wood
Dearborn
Switzerland
Ripley
Bludgeons for Blockheads Word to the Wise Club
Classified item notes a club or activity titled Bludgeons for Blockheads with a witty phrase The Boston Transcript mentions job printing from the Tribune Office indicating a newspaper or printing house reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
School visit sparkles with odd grammar test
A New Hampshire teacher tests pupils in grammar with a sentence containing seld om. Johnnie responds with a bold line about his father’s five horses and yesterday’s rare event, mixing humor and linguistic missteps in a local column note.
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New Hampshire
Johnnie
Boston Post
Renovation Guide Urges Dirt and Varnish Removal
The guidance advises removing dirt and old varnish before renovating furniture using a warm soda and water solution. It encourages readers to support the Act, Columns and mentions benefits to patrons.
Dear Sir Letter From Gas Leak Delays Breakfast at School
A letter to a school teacher explains a late student due to gas leaks hindering breakfast and asks for a plumber to be sent. It notes a shortage of paper and the writer’s attempt to economize while seeking help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
P. S
Patent Shoe Heats Cold Feet With Retained Warmth
A new patent describes a shoe with a heated plate inserted inside and a close-fitting ankle design that retains heat to cure cold feet. The invention focuses on delivering warmth directly to the feet through conduction.
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