Baltic Warships and Peace Talks Stir Public Debate
The text questions why United States warships are in the Baltic and whether this signals war with Russia. It cites Congress authorizations, fear of broader conflict, and mentions Morgan and Co backing the League of Nations. It also notes Finns breaking javelin records in the Olympics as a contrasting detail.
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Russia
Congress
United States
Russa
New York Evening Beast
J. Pierpont Morgan & Co
League of Nations
Tox
Morgan & Co
Morgan
Silent Parthians Earned Fame Among Ancient Armies
A reflective passage recalls the Parthians and their famed mounted spear throw, noting their military methods and place among legendary conquerors. It credits central figures like Alexander, Caesar, and Napoleon, suggesting the Parthians were among the great masters of war, perhaps second only to Alexander.
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Alexander
Cencaro
Napoleon
San Domingo governance and Italian labor idea debated
A reader notes US military governance of the Dominican Republic shows mixed results with debt payments ahead of schedule and public works funded, while observing San Domingo manages its own affairs. The piece also mentions Italy ready to send 800,000 workers to the United States to profit from wages and investments back home.
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San Domingo
United States
San Tennings Republic
Milan
Gove Prieit
Hilt Gand
San Domines
San
Italy
Burial Recalls Election Tragedy in Scott County
The body of Jacob Dezarn, killed in a saloon shooting on Election Eve twenty years ago, is brought from Ohio and buried near Jefferson in Scott County. Dezarn shot Will Richen, who died on election day. Dezarn vanished and was never seen again.
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Ohio
Scott County
Jacob Dezarn
Scottshore
Jeferson
Vienna
Dezarn
Will Green Richen
Warkane
Fie Denmocratis
Richey
Desaren
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Devarn
Rew
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Dm Lites
Whem Dre
Swiss Cleaners and Dyers Ad Claims Superior Service
Swiss Cleaners and Dyers boasts as the leading first class cleaners for men and women in Indiana or Kentucky. It advertises the largest, best equipped establishment with modern methods, patronized by top homes in Jeffersonville and Louisville, offering silk and satin fabrics cleaned like new.
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Indiana
Kentucky
Jeffersonville
Louisville
Tri Kappa Meeting Admits Out of Town Members
Tri Kappa held a regular business meeting last night with Miss Anna Niuhstall. Several members were from out of town but the session was reported as a good meeting. Attendees included Misses Facenia Glossheener Marcella Cail Mars tlathergue Cath Berthal Mary Mirod Aray Poondexter Edithe Eberis Mable Veasey Dorothy Wilson May Veasey Lora Burtt Juretta Bainbe Mars Bimber Anna Nahstell and Mrs F Grazier.
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Tri Kappa
Anna Niuhstall
Facenia Glossheener
Marcella Cail
Mars Tlathergue
Cath Berthal
Mary Mirod
Aray Poondexter
Edithe Eberis
Mable Veasey
Dorothy Wilson
May Veasey
Lora Burtt Juretta Bainbe
Mars Bimber
Anna Nahstell
F. Grazier
Captain Kidds Kids at LeRose Theatre This Weekend
Local notice promotes Hardy Lloyd in Captain Kidds Kids at LeRose Theatre with shows Sunday and Monday August 18 through 21. Advertisement highlights Shannon's Dairy milk and cream delivered daily at 15 cents a quart, claims high nourishment value. Also promoted are Timothy and Clover seeds, Wallis Tractors, Dolly Varden Flour and farm implements by John Glienger and Co.
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Hardy Lloyd
Captain Kidd
Shannon’s
John Glienger and Co
Wallis
Indiana Education Reform Plan Aims State-Wide Drive
Indiana plans a ten day state wide campaign starting November 7 to boost public school interest under the State Department of Public Instruction. L N Hines proposes twenty five legislative suggestions to improve education including text book laws attendance laws teacher tenure and rural consolidation.
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State Department
Public Instruction
L. N. Hines
Hoossier
B. J. Burris
Driv Chamcters of Commerce
Hines
Indiana
Russell Sage Foundation
Suffrage Movement Alters Indiana Elections Costs
The state expects higher costs and staffing changes as women gain voting rights. Estimated additional expense ranges from 25 percent for feedroom costs to about 870000 for election administration. 50,000 ballots ordered and separate polling places for women may be used where machines are scarce. Several women have been nominated on county ballots in anticipation of ratification.
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Tidiama
Foo
Namiber
Rural Education Drive Prompts Indiana Conference
Indiana leaders propose a December citizens conference in Indianapolis to discuss education and rural school facilities. State superintendent Hines stresses rural school modernization, district debt relief, and building community spirit to ensure fair educational chances for rural children. He urges statewide action and supportive legislation.
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Citizens’ Conference
Indianapolis
Hines
United States
Indiana
Suffrage History Milestones and Figures Across States
A compact survey traces women’s suffrage milestones from Mary Tani and Eliza beth Cady Stanton to Susan B. Anthony, noting pivotal acts and leaders in a long march through state and federal reforms. It lists key dates for Colorado Utah Idaho Washington and others, mentions the 19th Amendment push and early state enfranchisement, and includes unrelated ads for cattle and real estate.
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Canada
National Woman Suffrage Organization
American Woman Suffrage Association
Susan BB
Antheany
IRFSA
Anthony
Armendment
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Sareent
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Colorado
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Udaho
State of Washington
California
LeRose Theatre Sunday and Monday Adg 206
Ad displays LeRose Theatre listings for Sunday and Monday shows from August 18 to 21. Includes screening schedule and admission details for local patrons.
Township Trustees Call for Expanded Education Oversight
The passage urges broader powers for township trustees and county superintendents to supervise school work. It emphasizes giving town and city school officials and all teachers a fuller opportunity to perform their duties and the great work entrusted to them under new legislation.
Republicans Organize Women in Indiana Campaign Effort
Preparations for a vigorous campaign among Republican women in Indiana were announced at a meeting of the Republican women's executive committee and the women's state committee at the state headquarters. District chairmen reported progress and plans to boost registration and voter turnout in the fall.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Ane
Republican Womens
Bs BF
Body of Mrs Saunders Arrives Saturday Morning
The body of Mrs. L. C. Saunders who died Monday in Los Angeles will arrive Saturday at 11 o clock and go to the chapel of F. M. Goots Sons. Further funeral arrangements will be announced later. Also, County Auditor Thomas N. Stoner reports that the State Board of Tax Commissioners found no need for horizontal increases in personal property assessments for the year, with corrective actions limited to appeals and reviews.
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Thomas N. Stoner
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Thuy
County Board of Review
Count Board of Review
Appointed Army Head of Nurse Corps
Miss Julia Stimson has been made chief of the Army Nurse Corps with the rank of major. She has long served in army nursing and overseas in the recent war, and has now donned the new insignia of major U.S. Army Nurse Corps.
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Julia Stimson
Army Asrep Corps
Miss Stimson
New York Laundry Ad Promises Care and Low Prices
An old classified style advertisement touts a men women and children laundry service. It urges thoughtful husbands to send laundry to their regular business, claiming careful handling and the lowest prices.
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New York
Indiana Senator Praises Legion in Apostrophe
Indiana Senator delivers a tribute praising veterans of World War I as Watson writes an apostrophe honoring the Legion and its service. The remarks frame the veterans’ contributions as remarkable and enduring in public memory.
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Indiana
Watson
American Legion Admiration From Senator Watson
Washington senator James E. Watson delivers an apostrophe praising the American Legion and its members for defending liberty from 1776 through 1917. He argues the Legion can direct patriotism and help maintain law and order, while acknowledging other Americans share its ideals and the flag remains a unifying symbol.
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Washington, D. C
American Legion
James E. Watson
Republic
Legion
Charac
Ohio Woman Leader Endorses Harding Coolidge Ticket
Columbus article quotes Mary E. Lee a noted Ohio women's leader endorsing Senator Harding and Governor Coolidge. She praises Harding's integrity energy and reliability, saying he will assemble upright able cabinet members, and commends Coolidge as a strong law enforcing partner.
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Columbus, O
Mary E. Lee
Farmers
Harding
Coolidge
America
Indiana Women Ready to Vote for President and Vice President
Indiana women are assured of voting rights for the presidential and vice presidential races this fall. An act passed in 1915 allows qualified women who are U S citizens and meet residency rules to register. Registration runs September first Saturday and October first Monday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Republican state women’s department urges timely registration to avoid disqualification.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
United States
Republican State Women’s Department
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