Mayor and City Leaders Face Federal Fraud Charges in Indiana
Torre Haute residents and municipal officials, eighty in number, were indicted under the Federal Gerrit Practices Act for alleged election fraud. Only Mayor D. M. Roberts and a few associates plead not guilty, while others took guilty pleas. Defense argues lack of federal jurisdiction and challenges the indictments’ form. The case marks the act’s first local application.
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Vetore
Arralgard
D. M. Roberts
Masocrates de Dad
Stanley
Kentucky
Io Fedora
Dally
Bas Jon
Indiotmonte
Patrons Mutual to Move Offices to Meadville
The Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance Company will relocate its office from this city to Meadville and establish there by April first. New officers include J P Gillord as President and GN Turner as Vice President, with Rettze as Secretary and Treasurer. The move shifts substantial rural insurance duties to the Meadville area, and Heath will assist the new board before stepping back. Weather forecast notes tonight snow with Wednesday colder.
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Patron's Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Meadville
Austin
G. D. Heath
East Mainatreat
George C. Reitz
Pennsylvania
Johana
Aft
Heath
House to Hear Suffrage Debate in Washington
In Washington the House voted 200 to 81 to allow six hours for debate on the Mandell woman's suffrage initiative. At Leader Underwood's request no roll call was taken. The decision was not treated as expressing strength of either side, but aimed to dispose of the suffrage issue promptly.
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Washington, D. C
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Underwood
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Deutze
Columbus man faces beating and threat charges in Warren
Raymond Sieberty of Columbus appeared in Warren court on two charges tied to alleged abuse of a child and threats to kill. The case involves Margaret Damon of Columbus as plaintiff. Bail was set at five dollars, and a hearing was scheduled for Friday January 15 at 10 o'clock. A large Columbus contingent attended.
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Columbus
Tustloe Wieler
Warren
Margaret Damon
Raymond
Justle
Aga Raymond Sieberty
Ti Fa
Wilson dodges question on candidacy for re election
United Press reports from Washington that President Wilson declined to confirm or deny plans to seek reelection. He explained remarks in Indianapolis about future generations judging his party’s work, and refused to state whether he would run. He also declined to say if he supports repealing the one term pledge.
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United Press
Plan of Organizers Explained for New Chamber of Commerce
Mr McComba and My, Buty of the Anoointed Clyb Enginerry outline a city chamber plan. They urge all interested to meet at the Council room in the City Building tomorrow evening to review details and arrange the new organization. Dues are similar to prior groups with twenty five percent of first year and ten percent for each of the next two years taken by organizers to fund campaigns and supervision. They cite favorable references from forty towns and cities and expect strong local turnout to decide the proposition after the meeting.
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Buty
Chamber of Commerce
Dubie
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Doc
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Ervies Iron 18
Orean
Shayko
Uucnesatuny
Wolig
Battle Creek
Port Dery
Lawrence
Mass
Worcester
Norwalk
Conn
Grand Rapide
Michigan
Pontiac
Hospital Busy At Present In Local Institution
Miss Base Baptist reports the warning corps notes a busy period with over twenty patients daily since early December. Most cases are surgical, requiring extra nurse duty. The newly renovated operating room with electric lighting and a new sterilizer aids efficiency. Some equipment remains unfurnished, but the unit is in good condition today with twenty patients admitted.
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Base
President to Veto New Immigration Bill in Early Session
Washington January 12 President Witson indicates he will veto the new immigration bill if the current provisions remain. Reports say the measure faces high costs and policy clashes that could shape early congressional actions.
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United Prana
Washington
Witson
Deny Brussels Burning and German Cruiser Damaged
War dispatches report Belgium’s capital burning rumors denied by the Belgian Belief Commission. Berlin’s Bremen cruiser reportedly damaged after a mine collision, with no confirmation of large-scale destruction. Paris fronts near Soissons see heavy German attempts against French lines, while Austrian and Russian actions unfold along the Nida river valley and Rosthuas heights. Refugee flows to Venice and calls for rapid mobilization accompany these battlefield notes.
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Soissons
United Press
Condon
Bria Hels
Belgium
Delgian Belief Commission
Amsterdam
Wwhenes
Tat City
Petrograd
London
Bremen
Triesis
Princes Gouvernor
Athena
Adbania Torea
Rosthus
Durnazo
Wey
Vienna
War Office
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Gerying
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Nida Myer
Paris
Tranches Eld
Sois- Sus
Mu Municipal Club Hosts Fine Reception
The Mu Municipal Club held a reception last evening in their rooms. About twenty five members and their ladies attended. Guests enjoyed cards and dancing, with refreshments served, making it one of the most successful affairs in some time.
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Municinal Club
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