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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1920

Page

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European alliances threaten League of Latinos abstentions noted

Geneva reports mounting indications that new European alliances will complicate League of Nations actions. Czech Foreign Minister Benes, head of the Czechoslovak delegation, says European obligations may supersede those of member states as discussions touch on Bulgaria and Romania.

Geneva League of Latinos Benes Czechoslovakia League Assembly Focas Jones Bulgaria Roumania Jugoslavia Wnt

Fragmented Verse Fragments in Digey and Diary Notes

A clipped, curious text by Clara Smith Hammon and early Jake Hammon mentions lessons, tickets for Feol land, and diary entries. It references a jeweler, battleships, and a German submarine, with stray phrases about warnings and loss. The fragmentary lines resemble a satirical or experimental prose included in a political or cultural page.

Clara Smith Hammon Jake Hammon Oklahoma Stot Iead Clereysman

Committee Visits Indiana Reformatory To Assess Needs

A legislative committee inspecting state institutions visited the Indiana Reformatory near Jeffersonville. Superintendent G A H Schideler led officers Capt A F Miles and staff through the facilities. The group noted extensive needs including restoration after a fire, expanded housing for about 700 inmates, and upgrades costing about 225000 to 300 per inmate annually, plus 365000 for repairs and program expenses.

Jeffersonville Indiana Reformatory G. A. H. Schideler A. F. Miles Fates Dupean

Boy James Rinke Suffers Second Arm Break in Accident

Little James Rinke son of Mr and Mrs William Rinke of Walnut street fractured his arm again after a Friday night fall. He will be taken to Deaconess Hospital Louisville this evening for treatment.

James Rinke William Rinke Walnut Street Deaconess Hospital Louisville

Surprise birthday gathering honors Mr Charles Antz

A group of Louisville friends held a surprise party for Mr Charles Antz last Friday night. The event celebrated his birthday with a very pleasant evening for all who attended.

Louisville Charles Antz

Marriage Licenses Issued in Jeffersonville Kentucky

Jeffersonville reports licenses to wed issued to several couples including Chief D Deer foot 42 and Mrs Victoria Johnson 24 of Louisville both first time marriages. Luthe A Martin 25 and Miss Ellie Oakes 48. Willie Grace 24 South Park and Bernice Workman 18 Green County Clyde Stathen 24 Prestonville and Ora Uncles 24 Sulphur. John Cunningham 24 Lagran ge and Lena Jeffries 19 Oldham County Henry Lakey Laslie 25 and Della Rogers 18 Jefferson County Marence Burgan 23 and Anna (unfinished).

Jeffersonville Kentuck D. Deerfoot Victoria Johnson Louisville Indiana Oklahoma Luthe A. Martin Ellie Oakes South Park Willie Grace Russell County Bernice Workman Green County Clyde Stathen Prestonville Ora Uncles John Cunningham Lagrange Lena Jeffries Oldham County Henry Lakey Laslie Della Rogers Jefferson County Marence Burgan Anna

Submarine Deception Pose Suggestion To Navy

A historic letter proposes anti ship strategy using imitation submarines to confuse enemy fleets. It envisions small water propellers and periscope decoys guiding attackers toward real subs, potentially diverting attention from actual underwater operations.

Daniels U.S. N Jomsen

Death tolls from wrecks and disease in a country

The text contrasts automobile deaths with tuberculosis deaths, noting 8 808 auto fatalities and over 100 000 tuberculosis deaths. It observes public excitement over road deaths but little concern for the disease, and suggests prevention through proper care and feeding of children under five. Consumption deaths typically begin before age five.

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Welfare Tax Ideas From Dean Wigmore Encounter

Dean Wigmore of Northwestern suggests fixing rents like railroad rates by treating dwellings as public utilities, though doubtful. He favors tax exemptions for homes and cooperative apartments where ownership investment does not exceed fifteen thousand dollars. He questions taxing the home of workers and imagines Jesus asking why cottages are taxed while churches remain tax free.

Dean Wigmore Law School Northwestern Univerity Chicago

Baptist official attacks Lavelle over Greater Ireland reference

The Rev. Mr. Petty secretary of a major Baptist ministers conference criticizes Monsignor Lavelle of the Catholic clergy for describing the United States as the Greater Ireland.

Mr. Petty Baptist Ministers’ Conference Monsignor Lavelle United States Greater Ireland

Office Ready for Christmas Bush Mail Early Warning

Jeffersonville post office staff prepare for the holiday mail surge. Warnings urge plain addresses and secure wrapping for parcel post. Germany dominates foreign parcels with relief options if undeliverable. insurance advised for domestic mail. parcels should not be sealed and may be opened for inspection.

Jeffersonville Germany Numbe Faretan Berlin Canada Cuba Mexico Red Cross

Greater Ireland and the New World Nations

The piece asserts that America holds more Irish and other nationalities than their home countries. It envisions the United States as a "Greater Ireland" and "Greater Jerusalem" with large Jewish and German communities and rising Italian sections, praising immigrant courage and ambition. Monsignor Lavelle is cited, with a reverent note about the Reverend.

Ireland America Jerusalem New York Germany United States Monsienor Lavelle

Boy Blamed for Theft In Charlestown Drugstore Heist

Partial OCR notes report a boy blamed for stealing 2475 from a stepfather’s Charlestown drugstore. He was allegedly rescued from a fall before being arrested, with references to a tape recording and a sequence of alleged accomplices and later court handling.

Harrison Ptalles Charlestown Wo van Bowling Geen Aes Maes Stoll la Stendatinn Heavine Ao Tey

Political Brakes in Hamon Break Revealed

Kansas City Post reports a long political and social rift centered on Jake Hamon and his wife. The piece cites connections with Mrs Warren Harding and Hamon’s companion of ten years, noting the break followed discovery that his wife and Mrs Harding were second cousins.

Iwansas City Dee Jake Hamon Miui Iniilien Warren Liarding Dara Hamon Kansas City Eteet Harding

Rose Hill P T A Meeting Details and Holiday Sale

The Rose Hill P T A held a regular meeting with a Christmas program by students. A major discussion focused on a charity hazard exhibition in the Beck building on Saturday December UH starting 9:30 AM, with cakes candies jelly preserves and fancy work for sale. Next meeting set for January 1 with fathers invited. Washington notes on tax policy: Secretary Houston not committed to higher income tax affecting four million small salaried workers. possible corporate tax for revenue.

Rosa Hill Parent-Teacher Association Westerday Paffernom Ab Xelock Beck Building Washington Little Fellows Houston Congress

Coots Bros and Gill Real Estate Ad Promises Profitable Investments

Coots Bros. and Gill promote city and farm properties in Indiana and Kentucky opposite the Clark County State Bank. They urge investing now in farms or city property, claiming strong money making potential and a favorable market.

Coots Bros. & Gill Clark County State Bank Indiana Kentucky

Record Christmas Mail Push Shatters Seasonal Tone

Holiday mailing to date sets a record as post office business mirrors last year’s peak handling of Christmas mail, signaling a strong season for the service and improved efficiency in delivery and sorting operations.

Free Textbooks Favored in State Aims to Aid Schools

Indiana lawmakers push a bill for free elementary and high school textbooks citing deplorable conditions and publisher delays. Advocates stress central distribution to cut costs and ease classroom access. critics fear tax impacts though publishers show sales data from 1913.

Indiana Ander

Precinct recount continues in Bennett Lentz case

Commissioners Court resumes ballot recount across multiple precincts as legal challenges persist. The updated tallies show modest shifts with Isler and Fifer trading a vote, Bennett and Lentz remaining steady, and new results from Union Bethlehem and New Washington precincts shaping the contested contest.

Board of County Moneer Taeeart Fortune Bennett Lentz Taseart Isler Fifer Wentz Union Taosarl Une Avivinahk Isher Tiveriginal Lin Bennett Lenuty Bethlehem Baifer Bennet New Washington

Gienger and Co Promotes Farm Machinery Tours

Gienger and Co the Reliable store for farm needs showcases tractor tours highlighting work of three ill kinds and celebrated Wallis teams. They promise customers one third more bushels of corn wheat or oats with their equipment and services.

Gienger & Co Wallis

Senate Finance Panel Drops Tax Revision Plan

Washington on December 9 reports Republican members of the Senate Finance Committee agreed there would be no action on tax revision or tax regulations by Congress at the present time. The stance reflects a pause in advancing major tax policy changes this session.

Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias No. 19 Armory Ladee Theianapois Indiana Knichts of Pythias Lodge Fhe Frastees Pythians Jeffersonville Knights of Pythias Lodge Myrti« Lodge No. 19 Claude Hill Eugene Ogden, Jr French Lick Homer Keiewin William Lambert V. C Bennie Bell John Reynolds George Ogden John Stanifer Jock A. Hunt F. E. Andrews T. B. Clegg B. T. Watt William C. Davis Homer Keizgwin Isaac Perry Washington Senate Finance Committee Congress

State Department denies knowledge of German bar financing plot

Washington officials stated they have no knowledge of reports that a German syndicate planned to float a bar for Germany in the United States. The denial comes amid inquiries from press and public observers concerning covert fundraising activities.

Washingfton State Department Germany United States

Recount Ordered for Newberry Senate Election

Washington Dee reports a Senate subcommittee ordered a rerun of votes cast in the Newberry held senatorial election to begin January 4 as part of an ongoing investigation into the matter.

Washington Dee. G&a Senated Vie

California’s stance on free text books and state spending

The document notes California printed owner books as a rare practice and cites uneven text book funding in the United States. It claims per child costs exceed a base by a large margin and mentions varied state steps toward free text provisions, with some states mandating plans.

California United States Freim Indiene

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