Tribulations of Our Favorite Son in Coal Contract Scandal
A chaotic account outlines alleged conflicts in a Consumers Coal company contract to supply coal to state penal institutions. It alleges governor and family ties, stock ownership, and possible improper influence, plus scrutiny by the Indianapolis purchasing committee and secretary of state amid broader political tension.
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Consumers Coal Company
Consumers Cael Company
Guodricn Purchasing Committee
Hse Che Brathey
Govarnor Gagarich
F. F. Goddrich
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Goodrich
P. I
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J.T. Moorman
J. T. Moorman
Storkholder
Indianapolis Reiuetion Company
Gavirien
Marion County Board of Review
Garbare
Indianapolis
Savermor
Arey
Vacatim
Indianapoli
Shelton
Ict
Enpoiine Cement
D. S. E Smith
Richmond
Cosuiliee
Consumers Coal
Consumers Company
Jncidanta
Ingiacanolis
Mighty Good
Ted
Beach
Deacon Reich
Aguiner
Woodrow Wilson to America on the peace treaty
In a bold message the president outlines the peace terms as a charter for a new world order. He argues the treaty liberates nations, establishes a League of Nations, upholds national rights and religious liberty, and creates international cooperation to end conquest and domination.
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Germany
Marthind
League of Nations
Woodrow Wilson
The
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America
Senate
Watson
Indiana
New Jersey
Opinion on Ness Situation and Root Referendum
A commentary questions Ness perspective and questions calling Mr Heys to “send for Root.” The tone expresses regret over events and suggests skepticism about handling the matter, noting a preference for caution and scrutinizing influence.
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Ness
Mr Heys
Root
Deserving Negro Republicans in State Office Debated
A Democratic clerk in the secretary of state’s office has been discharged as Republicans protest a Black appointee for a Missouri Senate post. The row highlights tensions as Black Republicans seek jobs, while opponents argue the candidate’s race overrides merit and party loyalty. The dispute echoes broader partisan clashes over patronage and race.
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Sieces
Senecazissouri
Ibs Democrats
Senate
Mtense
Anancidi
Cepublican
Missousi Negro
Indiana
Indianapolia
Deserted but Not Signed What Germany Hints in June
A cryptic note suggests Germany may sign or hold firm in June, leaving observers puzzled about the replica versus senate dynamic. The question centers on expected outcomes, timing, and possible concessions shaping the political stance or treaty path.
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Germany
Senate
Fragmentary note on ship, crew, and a tense sign off
The text hints at a ship's crew, doubt about duty, a possible fatal plunge, and an unsigned alliance with a tense sign off. It reads as a damaged fragment reflecting on actions, duty, and authority, with a ceremonial hall reference and implied solemnity.
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Aytt
Somersaults in the Sun Commentary on Senate Covenant Amendments
The piece mocks Mr Hays and Mr Ladee over league amendments and the covenant, noting how ink and public discourse sway opinions. It ridicules the ease of dismissing declarations and reflects on press exaggeration and political bravado in a sunny, satirical tone.
Bolshevistic Money in America Sparks Congressional Fight
General Salingy urged a 2,000,090 dollar appropriation to combat Bolshevism, but Congress cut it to 400,000. A Senate committee later restored the full request, with Gartum of the Department of Justice stating that Russian influence funds are flowing into the U S to destabilize government. He cited radical papers rising since the armistice and accused cities like New York Chicago and Paterson of anarchistic activity. The testimony accused the budget of justice of feeding and digesting 200 papers attacking the governmental order.
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Allarmes
Salingy
Congress
York
Chicago
Paterson
United States
Department Fit Justice
Farcen
Hauney
Old Richmond Palace Offered for Lease by Crown to American Buyer
A London paper reports that John Middleton, owner of Lenishold and current occupant of Old Richmond Palace, seeks a long term lease to a wealthy American. The palace, famed as a royal residence since 1228, boasts historic ties to Henry II, Elizabeth I, and Victoria, with gardens linked to Kew and a private theater once hosted royalty.
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Teremy John
Middjeton
Owset
Oecupier
Old Fichmond Palace
London
Willington Aisnoxe
England
Lenant
Richin
Palgee
Briss
Alien
Edguard
Menry VII
Hisabeth
Hved
Elizabeth
Henry I
William the Conquer
William Rufus
Robert
Ingene
Charles
Richmond
Ohio Palace
Kew
George Tgere
Prince of Wales
George II
Catherine
Merlin's Cave
Vittoria
Ed Vet
Frince of
Watts
Venice
Edward
Mense
Bfiddleton
Brose
Crows
A Dry Country Day as Prohibition Enters Effect
The nation begins a dry day as war prohibition remains in force. The congress failed to report the law repeal, the president argues repeal would be unsafe economically, and proclamation cannot override the clear legal term ending with peace and demobilization yet to be completed. The scene marks the dry day nationwide.
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Congress
Europe
Juilliard Musical Foundation Plan Aims Broad Public Benefit
The Juilliard Musical Foundation proposes a $5,000 grant to support artistic education without creating a new school. It envisions study in Europe for selected artists, public concerts of the highest order, and grand opera accessible to those who cannot afford it, arguing mass appreciation grows from early exposure to fine arts.
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ghMod
Juiliard Musical Foundation
Juilliard
Chao
Chao His Plan Anyong
Europe
Soni Pivelc
Wika
New York City
Hussik
le Massen
Sid Wathout
Juiliard Foundation
Wda
Language and culture push for multilingual American citizenship
In the American-Scandinavian Review essay, Neurice Francis Egat argues for preserving native languages of immigrant families to broaden American minds and strengthen national culture. He contends that children of Portuguese, Italian, Danish, and other ancestries should learn their parents’ languages and literatures, alongside English, to produce well educated citizens. He laments trends that devalue music and the arts, notes foreign influence enriching American life, and warns against allowing any non English language to dominate schooling.
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Neurice Francis Egat
United States
New England
Massachusetts
New York
Nebraska
Portugal
Italy
Denmark
Manzoni
Indy
Tegger
Dolar
Ife
Brooklyn Museum of Art
Metropolitan
Washington Named Most Beautiful Capital in Global Opinion
A discussion during a National Geographic Society event highlights Washington as the most beautiful capital. The dialogue touches on urban design, green spaces, and cultural landmarks shaping the city’s appeal.
How Will Women Affect Legislatures IV A Magazine Essay
A discussion on the impact of women entering legislatures. The author doubts the female temperament maps to politics, mocks satire of female members, and predicts women in office will lack powdering noses yet bring virile strength and emotional atmosphere, citing Miss Rankin as an example.
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George
Herper
Patera
England
Narlia
Mert
Tey
Svith
Tian
Congress
The Moral Tone and Temptations of a Woman Legislator
Anatole France argues that a woman in politics faces temptations shaped by national systems and personal vanity. He suggests financial corruption is rarer in England but power and honors tempt more, while in other nations bribery or patronage can sway decisions. He notes women may resist money but be drawn to titles and influence, especially through deputy or director roles.
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Washington
Leself
Igs
Senater Sherman
Illi
Viscount James Boyce
United States
Great Falls of the
Potomac
Vienna
Lonifion
Europe
Constantinople
Rock Creek Park
Stinmy
Stretich
Serlin
Petrograd
Paris
Madrid
London
Surrey
Sussex
Bucks
Thames
France
Spain
Portugal
America
England
Fugland
Anatole France
Beth
Muaylis
George
Bath
Abdul s Palace Symbol of Intrigue and Ottoman Decline
A Constantinople dispatch to the New York Times recounts the destruction of the Yildiz Kiosk, once Abdul Hamid II s seat of power. The palace, called the House of Fear by Turks, fused intrigue, exile, and imperial fate from its 18th century origins through his 1908 reign.
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Constantinople
New York Times
Autian
Yildiz
Amid
Mahmud I
Waris
Abdul Hamid
St. and Nenceforth
Salonikd
House of Fear
Defying Fate with Love and Endless Thread
A dramatic verse asserts defiance of fate by a woman stating one thread of love endures beyond death. The speaker declares heart and soul resist the Fates Clotho Lachesis and Atropos. She vows that woman’s love remains beyond their control, beyond death, defying their power.
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