DePauw Sororities Close Rush Season With Propositions
Sorority life at DePauw University centers on the spike tradition under Pan Hellenic rules. Propositions will be offered today with teas and receptions, and new member lists will be announced tomorrow. Seven sororities vie for members Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Phi Delta Delta Delta Delta Zeta Kappa Kappa Gamma and Kappa Alpha Theta.
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DE Pauw University
Morrow
de. Pauw University
Pan. Hellenic
Tomorow
de Pauw
Pan Hellenic
Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Phi
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Zeta
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Kappa Alpha Theta
Tiger squad trains hard ahead of Purdue game
Tiger Varsity held a stiff practice with about 50 players in camp. New men practiced fundamentals, wind sprints, ball handling, and signals as Coach Buss toiled to identify a strong backfield while aiming to reinforce the line with non veterans. A short scrimmage ended in a draw as preseason work continues with daily sessions at 3:30.
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Tiger
Buss
Ogden
Buchell
Joseph
Purdue
Legion Boys Push Indiana Boxing Legalization Plan
The Indiana American Legion aims to draft and introduce a bill to create a state boxing commission and legalize boxing in Indiana at the January General Assembly session. A committee led by Floyd Murray will draft the bill, with James H. Mason and Dr. John H. Gilpin assisting, and a vigorous campaign anticipated by the Department Legislative committee.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Department of the American Legion
Indiana General Assembly
Indiana
L. Russell Newgent
Newgent
Floyd Murray
Hammond
James H. Mason
Gary
John H
Women Campaign Finance Reforms Begin With Local Committees
The Women's Democratic Central Committee in Marion County organizes a motor corps to transport speakers and cut campaign costs. In Monroe County a Women's Democratic Club forms to raise funds from individual women, share expenses, and broaden participation, aiming for financial independence and practical political understanding. Rummage sale proceeds may shape future campaign financing.
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Democratic Central
Marion County
Monroe County
Woman's Democratic Club
Watson Faces Sparse Crowd in Cloverdale Campaign Stop
Jim Watson, Republican candidate for senator, opened his Putnam county tour in Cloverdale with only about sixty attendees. Most listeners came from Belle Union and Greencastle, and the reception was notably chilly despite GOP efforts to mobilize support.
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Cloverdale
Ind
Jim Watson
Putnam County
Belle Union
Greencastle
Cloverdal
Splendid Democratic Meeting at Bainbridge
Monroe township voters filled the Bainbridge town hall for a Democratic rally. Speakers Mrs. Henry Pearson of Bedford and Willis E. Gill drew hearty applause as Judge James P. Hughes presided. The event was described as one of the best in Monroe Township and highlighted Watson’s aim to defeat the Democrats this fall.
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Monroe Township
Bainbridge
Henry Pearson
Bedford
Willis E. Gill
James P. Hughes
State Motors Loaned Out In Indiana Report Details Misuse
Indianapolis report alleges the State Highway Commission motor transport division spent over 201 thousand dollars by Aug 1920 and loaned trucks to state institutions and contractors. It notes a luxury garage, gifts from the War Department, and improper disposal of government vehicles linked to L. H. Wright and Governor Goodrich.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Goodrich
Motor Transport Division
State Highway Commission
Indiana
War Department
Commission
L. H Wright
Joodrich
Flour Prices Cut by 55 Cents a Barrel in Portland
Portland millers reduced patent flour prices by 55 cents per barrel to 12.60 dollars. It is the first market change since late July.
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Portland
Ore
League of Nations Article Sets Council Structure
Article 4 outlines a Council of the League of Nations with United States Britain France Italy and Japan plus four others chosen by the Assembly. Belgium Brazil Greece and Spain are initial members until replacements are named while assembly approval can add members. Council meetings occur at least annually and each represented member has one vote. The piece counters Republican resistance linking it to the Democratic platform.
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Council
League of Nations
United States
League
United States of America
British Empire
France
Italy
Japan
Belgium
Brazil
Greesce
Spain
Senate
Democratic Speeches in Various Towns in September 1920
A collection of political events listing dates and speakers across multiple Indiana towns in September 1920. Notable names include Matt J. Murphy John H. James Theodore Crawley Henry M. Spaan Willis E. Gill and Mrs Edna Christian Mrs Hortense Tapp Moore and Judge Orbison.
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Reelsville
Hortense Tapp Moore
Orbison
Willis E. Gill
Roachdale
J Orbison
Center School House
Floyd Township
John H. James Theodore Crawley
Barnard
John H. James
Theodor, Crawley
Tobacco schoolhouse notices from September 1920
Listing of schoolhouses in various townships with dates in September and October 1920. Named contacts include Co C Gillen, John H James, Willis E Gill, Claude Bowers, and Hon Walter Myers across Washington Clinton and Clark counties.
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Russellville
Walter Myers
Winfield Johnson
Birthday Gathering Honors Ray Harper With Family Celebration
About fifty relatives and friends gathered at Ray Harper's home two miles south of Greencastle for his twenty third birthday. The day featured social talk, music, and a sumptuous noon dinner attended by many named relatives and friends from Greencastle, Reelsville, Terre Haute, Brazil, and Memphis. All departed late, wishing Mr Harper many more happy birthdays.
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Ray Harper
Greencastle
John Hinote
Philip Hutcheson
Earn Hurbert
Cecil Young
Hannah Maullinix
Elizabeth Young
Cinda Young
Tenn
John Daucherty
Albert Hutcheson
Jess Hutcheson
James Lurber
Limedale
Harper
Local Sale Extension and Weekend Visits Highlight Small Town News
Clothing sale hours run until 7 00 Saturday in a room opposite the Post office. Mrs Edna Arnold Lockridge of West Lebanon Indiana visits a weekend with her mother Mrs F A Arnold and directs school music. Joe Fine a former Putnam County farmer moved from his wife’s complaint to neglect cases, leaving for Yazoo City Mississippi. Lon Smith test drives a young horse when Estep driving a truck collides with Smith’s cart causing demolition. Mayor's court to decide who struck first.
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Edna Arnold Lockridge
West Lebanon
Indiana
F. A. Arnold
Lockridge
West Lebanont
Joe Fine
Putnam County
Yazoo City
Mississippi
Lon Smith
Estep
Smith
Watson Speech Draws Large Crowd in Putnam County
A Putnam County Republican rally drew a packed court room to hear Jim Watson speak about enforcing prohibition and criticizing Democrats. Congressman Sanders operated as a side attraction downstairs as Watson defended GOP positions and attacked the League of Nations and woman suffrage.
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Putnam County Republican Organization
Watson
Jim
League of Nations
Chuck Holes
Frank Donner
Mr. Watson
Fire at Grant Rose barn kept from destruction
A barn owned by Grant Rose on Washington Street was damaged by a fire sparked by a burning trash pile. The fire department arrived promptly and extinguished the blaze before the building was destroyed, despite its proximity to several residences and the risk from wind.
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Ladoga
Grant Rose
Re Department
Washington Street
Claire Bittles Funeral Today At East Washington
The funeral of Oliver Claire Bittles was held at 10 this morning at the family home on East Washington Street. The service was led by Temple Lodge No. 47 Odd Fellows and Rev Blaine E Kirkpatrick of College Avenue church with burial in Forest Hill cemetery. Phi Delta Theta pall bearers and a strong turnout marked the ceremony.
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Dence
Racer Bittles
East Washington Street
Bur Tal
Forest Hill Cemetery
Oliver Claire Bittles
Temple Lodge
No. 47
Odd Fellows
Blaine E. Kirkpatrick
College Avenue Church
Phi Delta Theta
Dean R. G. McCutchan
Blaine Kirkpatrick
William P. Evans
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A. M. Hootman
Stilesville
Legion Boys
State ‘Motors
Lexingon Automobile Company
Connersville
Lexington
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Mike Foley
Edna Christian, Ie
Henry M. Spaan
Gillen
Brunerstown
Matt J. Murphy
Andrew E. Durham
Clinton Falls
Matt J. Murphy Andrew E. Durham
Broad Park
C. C. Gillen
Mrs
Taccoon
Carter School
M’haffie
Washington Township
Theodore Crawley
Poplar Grove
Cloverdale Township
C. Gillen Willis E_ Gill
New Maysville
C_C. Gillen
John H_ James
Julia Landers
Claude Bowers
Sanders
Gram
Claire Bittles
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