First Air Ride Delights Wingate Men In 1900s Flight
Charles Ocheltree enjoyed a round trip to Wingate with a 4 10 pm takeoff from Lafayette field. The flight over Romney New Richmond and Wingate drew a large crowd as he waved to spectators. Roy Ludlow also flew Lafayette to Wingate and back, praising aviation and planning future flights. The trip lasted about an hour with no accidents.
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Chas. Ocheltree
Mr. Ocheltree
Lafayette
Wingate
Romney
New Richmond
Charles
Town
Roy Ludlow
Wirgate
Roy
Wineste
Crawfordsville
Poy
Wingate News
Refusal to Annul County gravel road contract
The county commissioners at their July meeting refused to release Bruce Short from his contract to build the James Laird gravel road in Cain township. Short announced he will appeal to the circuit court claiming wartime labor shortages and higher costs make completion impossible without substantial loss.
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Bruce Short
Cain Township
Short
Circuit Court
Train Telephone Linking Moving Trains Described
A new train telephone system uses axle and wheel apparatus to send voice along rails. Moving trains and stations can communicate in both directions, without speed affecting transmission. Ordinary receivers work with the special on board equipment and regular telephone exchanges can be reached.
Political motion on suffrage across states and card index effort
The piece contrasts Democratic governors and legislatures in Alabama and Georgia with Republican state legislatures that have ratified the amendment. Suffrage leaders are card indexing every member of every legislature in the United States to ensure the vote is remembered.
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Nors
Alabama
Georgia
United States
Democrats Seek Unifier for Home Run Election
A. H. Lindley of Kingman Bert Page of Meilott and Harry Wertz of this city are named in a political scene as factions seek a unifying candidate to rally the party for a decisive victory while Republicans face similar concerns.
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Kingman
Bert Page
Meilott
Harry Wertz
Republican Sheriff Primary Signals Hard Campaign Ahead
The piece notes Ambrose Banta seeking another term with a likely GOP field. It lists Collins, Mike Smith, Charles Lowe and Charles Yerkes as other GOP figures in the race, signaling a contest focused on issues, merit, and party affiliation.
County offices to be filled this time few but important
The judge, auditor, clerk, recorder, county assessor and one commissioner are holdovers. Treas urer, sheriff, prosecutor, coroner and surveyor are to be elected, together with members of the county council.
Treasurer Candidate Foresees Strong Republican Choice
The article argues for a man of solid financial standing and party work to be the Republican candidate for treasurer. It notes the county and party have several suitable men to draw from and anticipates multiple candidates appearing.
New Commissioner Candidates Poised for Careful Selection
The piece notes that future commissioner candidates will be new faces and that both parties will choose carefully under new laws. It argues that outcomes hinge on the men chosen, who hold substantial discretionary powers.
Henry Ford Libel Suit Tests Public Image
A libel action against Henry Ford escalates public scrutiny of his benevolent political aims. The case strains Ford’s image as a champion of the common man while challenging the Ford Motor Company’s cautious stance.
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Henry Ford
Henry
White House Uses Conferences To Promote League Of Nations
The President aims a behind the scenes campaign with senators to win support for His League of Nations. He plans to persuade after meetings with the public, noting that politicians and statesmen exist in contrast to the White House. The nation is not at war and citizens should think and act independently.
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White House
League of Nations
Contres
Special legislative session to focus on business and politics
The upcoming State Legislature special session at the end of August or early September will prioritize essential business actions while also featuring political maneuvering. It will see official initiatives launched and abandoned as interests are addressed.
Bush announces gubernatorial bid on anti centralization platform
Lieutenant Governor Edgar Bush declares candidacy for governor after harvest, aiming to curb state centralization. He curtails local farm work to begin campaign activities and is reportedly backed by the county Republican organization while Democrats wait.
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Will H. Hays
Warren T. McCraa
John McCardle
Edgar Bush
Bush
Outlook for 1920 campaign promises lively year with new issues
The 1920 campaign outlook is that it will be lively with constitutional questions and Pennie free to speak. Old party lines may blur as voters seek men of true ability and character to carry issues into action. Bossism and power abuses will face rejection and new organizations and good men will be demanded.
Republican candidates floated for Fountain County chair
State politics promise interesting features with Fountain County active. Among Republicans several names are mentioned as prospective county chairmen including Dr Seckett and Thomas Crigler of Attica.
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Fountain County
Dr Seckett
Thomas Crigler
Attic
Republican pledge to uphold party principles in primaries
The statement asserts Republicans will stand for true Republican values and a square deal for all, opposing gang domination and misrepresentation. It promises to support the best men in primaries and to tell the truth, remaining loyal to party principles and public interests.
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Covington
Gil Steves
CH Steve
Meyepr Tser Bank
Ful Business
Mayer-Kiser
Gover
Ambrose Banta
Mr. Collins
Mike Smith
Charles Lowe and
Charles Yerkes
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Canada
Mexico
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Ili
Prince Albert
P. A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, N.C
R.d. Reynids Tobacco
SER
Stanelind Tractor
Peeek
Polarime Dé
Standard Oil
Standard Od Company
Michigan Ave
Chicago, Ill
Cundion
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