23 Feb 1921
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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1921
Page
1
Political notices announce To as a Republican candidate for mayor of Lintorn, pending party voters at the May 3 primary. Bloom Browning. Indiana legislature advances a bill to stop Sunday baseball. Coal men foresee markets improving after April 1, depending on sentiment.
The long strike of Alabama coal miners is settled with the governor acting as arbitrator. Prospects depend on securing a market for coal. In Indiana, markets are weak and work stoppages resemble a strike, signaling widespread disruption.
Francis M. Browning known as Doc Browning announces he will seek the mayoral nomination on the Republican ticket. A Civil War veteran who has lived in Linton twenty years, he pledges equal rights for all and special privileges to none, and is seen as a formidable candidate.
William E. McCombs former chairman of the Democratic national committee died in Greenwich Connecticut from heart disease. He directed Woodrow Wilsons 1912 presidential campaign and later served as DNC chair before declining an ambassadorial post. He left two brothers and three sisters.
Charles S. Wood of Terre Haute testifies Tanlac revived his health after a two year post influenza decline. He cites improved appetite, digestion, weight gain, better sleep, and renewed energy after six bottles, praising Tanlac as a godsend. Sold locally by W. J. Hamilton in Linton and other town druggists.
The Buffalo Express notes Mr Harding stands out by his willingness to pay with an $18,000 income, highlighting the distinguished figure among the public. The remark emphasizes his financial ability as a defining trait.
The judge of the Circuit Court of Greene county Indiana has appointed Peoples Trust Company as administrator of the estate of John W Hunter, deceased, asserting the estate is solvent. Date February 21 1921. Administrator.
Pat Duncan, left fielder for the Cincinnati National League baseball club, signed his contract for the coming season after a quick conference with President August Tierrmann. Duncan began his career on cinder diamonds near Jasonville, where his parents lived during his youth.
Indianapolis Feb. 23 Representatives from shoe manufacturers at the eleventh annual Indiana Retail Shoe Association convention report women's footwear moving toward conservative lines. The largest sales are in brogue and suede effects with the Louis NIV style heel as the convention closes today.
Bloomington Indiana reports Mrs. Mary Ann Potter oldest Dwight resident marks her 107th birthday in February. Born in New York in 1814 she moved to Witness in 1854 with husband Steven Potter who died 31 years ago. Surviving child Albert Potter of Peru Indiana joins on the birthday.
A brief literary comment from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes Mr Bryan remains a perennially inventive figure, always thinking up something new and keeping public interest alive.
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