Indiana Ratifies Federal Suffrage Amendment in Special Session
Indiana approved the federal suffrage amendment by a 92 to 0 vote in the House and unanimous Senate approval during a 3:30 special session. Governor Goodrich signed joint resolution 43 ten minutes after Lieut Governor Bush announced the signature, marking Indiana as the twenty sixth state to ratify. Bush warned the senate that pledges to pre arranged programs conflict with the constitution as he presented his message.
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New York Bank Targeted by Lone Bandit in 1900s Style Heist
The Manhattan Saving Institution at Broadway and Bleeker faced an attempted robbery by a lone gunman who traded shots with officers and staff. He identified as James Stratton of Chicago and Hammond Indiana, then was turned over to police.
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Brooklyn
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David Sands
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United States Provides Aid to Poland Through Polish Railways
Secretary Baker said the United States is officially aiding Poland by loaning engineer Colonel Alvin B. Barber to direct Polish national railways. He argued it is proper for the nation responsible for Poland's creation to supply all possible aid while Poland preserves its frontiers and the obligations of its emergence.
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Paris
Senate leaders confer on peace treaty deadlock relief plan
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts and colleagues Lenroot and Kellogg conferred on Democratic proposals ahead of tomorrow's second bipartisan committee session. Officials voiced less optimism about success, though round table discussions were expected to continue for some time as public movement issues linger.
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Wisconsin
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Minnesota
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Jury Finds for Plaintiffs in Deed Contest in Peru
A Miami county circuit court jury ruled for James Burkett and others in a deed contest against Willard O Binney and Charles Alford Binney. The 120 acre Deer Creek Township property valued about 36000 was deeded in 1914 with Burkett claimed incompetent at signing.
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Peru
James Burkett
Willard O. Binney
Chas. Alford Binney
Deer Creek Township
Cass
George W. Burkett
Burkett
James and
Daniel Burkett
Susan Hardy
William
Arva Burley
Harry Binney
Ella Schofield
Charles Alford Binney
Sult
McConnell, Jenkines & Jenkines
Long, Yariott & Souter
Dorothy Wilson Named Leader of Legion Post Auxiliary
Dorothy Wilson is selected to head the Legion Post Auxiliary, as announced in Twenty-Two. The appointment marks a leadership update within the local veterans organization.
Cass County Legion auxiliary organized with 22 members
At the Cass County Chamber of Commerce rooms a new auxiliary to Cass County Post No. 60 of the American Legion was formed by wives daughters mothers and sisters of ex service men. Officers were elected including Dorothy Wilson president and Daisy M Wall second vice president. An application for a charter has been filed and the national body will decide today. Mrs Claire Palmer Thurston of Indianapolis assisted in the organizing meeting which drew good attendance and expects growth.
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Cass County Chamber of Commerce
Cass County
American Legion
Dorothy Wilson
Della Miller
Daisy M. Wall
Elizabeth lKisenbise
Ord
Dolly Hazel
Madge Wall
Anna A. Boatman
Mary Clevenger
Matilda Davis
Joyce M. Dickerson
Ida _ Fidler
Winnie G. Hensel
Court Finds Contract Invalid In Mail Route Case
Judge John S. Larry in Cass circuit court ruled the contract between Earl Stewart and the estate of Jacob Wright invalid arguing the spirit of the contract mattered. Stewart was owed about 900 dollars after Congress adjusted pay for mail route work while the contract fixed a set amount. Executors contended the rise belonged to the estate and may seek a new trial or appeal to the supreme court.
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John S. Larry
Cass
Earl Stewart
Jacob Wright
Stewart
Wright
Congress
Annual Meeting of Farm Association
The county farm association holds its annual meeting at 1 30 in the court room. Officers are elected by ballot and members expect to discuss county farm work and organization plans for the coming year.
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Sahara Has Nothing On U S A Reality
A bold assertion contrasts Sahara toil with a stark reality in the United States, highlighting extreme conditions and societal gaps. The piece suggests dramatic differences between imagined deserts and domestic struggles, urging readers to reconsider ordinary comforts.
Prohibition Enforced as Constitutional Amendment Takes Effect
Washington January 16 the constitutional prohibition becomes effective at midnight with the justice department and internal revenue ready to act. Secretary Glass approves enforcement regulations and John F Kramer reports near 1500 agents prepared to start tomorrow to aid local authorities in ending illegal liquor traffic.
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Washington
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Bureau of Internal Revenue
Glass
John F. Kramer
Treasury Department
Kramer
Reds Are Released From Ellis Island on Giving Bonds
Forty two men and eight women arrested in raids on extremists were released on bail at Ellis Island. The bail total reached 68 000 dollars including 10 000 in the Gregory Weinstein case and 1 000 in other cases. Bail bond approvals and paperwork consumed most of the day hindering deportation examinations of nearly 500 others.
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New York
Ellis Island
Knox
Gregory Weinstein
Martens
Rotary district conference to be held in Fort Wayne
The Eleventh district Rotary clubs including Fort Wayne plan a February 11 and 12 conference in Fort Wayne. Speakers include John Dyer of Vincennes and W H Schntz of South Bend. Special trains from Lafayette aid attendees and local members will arrange rail travel and lodging. The event is expected to be the largest district meeting to date.
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Rotary Club
Fort Wayne
John Dyer
Vincennes
W. H. Schntz
South Bend
Lafayette
Clemenceau Loses Race for Presidency
In a surprising turn, M. Clemenceau fails to secure the presidency amid a heated Senate contest. The outcome shifts political dynamics and signals new leadership in the chamber.
Clemenceau withdraws from presidential race in France
Paris January 16 Premier Georges Clemenceau loses a senate and chamber caucus vote while seeking the presidency. He withdraws from the contest and urges supporters to back President Poincare. In a letter to Leon Bourgeois he confirms he will refuse the mandate if his backers press on.
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Paris
Georges Clemenceau
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Poincare
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Leon Bourgeois
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Women Invited to Republican Meeting Sunday
Major Ed Jackson will speak at Sunday afternoon Republican meeting in the Red Men’s hall on Broadway. County Chairman Closson plans to invite more candidates for state tickets and aims to feature a speaker at each future Sunday gathering. The Indiana legislature’s ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment heightens interest and women are urged to attend with reserved seating and an active role in the campaign.
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Red Men's Hall
Broadway
Closson
Indiana
Alma Manning
Man Killed by Passenger Train Near Anderson Indiana
Anderson Ind Jan 16 Robert Moore 57 of Richmond a railroad bridge crew member was killed instantly when he stepped on the track to flag a slowing passenger train and misjudged its speed. The body to be taken to Richmond where a large family survives.
John Barleycorn Funeral Preached By Billy Sunday
Norfolk Virginia January 16 Billy Sunday preached John Barleycorns funeral service before more than 10 000 people at Sundays tabernacle following a mock procession from the railroad station where a 20 foot long coffin arrived on a special train from Milwaukee. The evangelist narrated the mock rites as the devil appeared among the mourners and praised the substance as he delivered his sermon ending with Good bye John.
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Admiral Sims Blames Daniels Policy For Navy Award Flap
Rear Admiral William S. Sims told a Senate subcommittee that Navy morale was shattered by how decorations were awarded. He faulted Secretary Daniels for failing to set a clear policy guiding Knight medal board decisions, saying injustices harmed many officers and the whole affair reflects policy gaps. He spoke after commanding Allied forces in foreign waters during the war.
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Constructive Criti
150 Farmers Attend Clinton Township Meeting
A newly organized Better Farming Association of Clinton township held a meeting and banquet at the Clymers M. E. church with 150 farmers and wives present. County Agent W. K. Gast spoke on benefits of organization and cooperation while O. C. Fitzer urged increasing membership. A precinct system is planned and to be discussed at the next meeting next week. An oyster supper followed in the church basement hosted by wives. Robert Justice, association president, presided. Membership fees are set at 5%?
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Better Farming Association
Clinton Township
Clymers M. E
W. K. Gast
O. C. Fitzer
Robert Justice
Blockade Eases as Russia Receives Medical Goods and Machinery
The supreme council approved a reciprocity plan to relieve Russian interior populations by supplying medicines clothing agricultural machinery and other necessities in exchange for grain flax and other exports. The program, to be run via co operative societies, aims to aid Russian people without altering allied policy toward the Soviet government.
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Interior
Associated Press
Paris
Russia
Washington
State Department
Census Work Delayed in Cass County Logansport
Weather and contageous disease slow the fourteenth decennial census in Cass county. Enumerators need extra calls in districts with quarantined or absent residents. Farmers must return agricultural blanks. contact 2400 for assistance.
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A. L. Buchanan
Cass County
Buchanan
Russia War Participation Risks Indefinite Undertakings
A quoted warning states that continuing involvement in military affairs in Russia would draw this country into indefinite undertakings. The piece frames the potential strategic drift and long term commitments.
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Note Excerpts Explain U S Withdrawal of Expeditionary Force
The United States replies to Japan on whether to maintain the status quo or withdraw its expeditionary force and reinforce. It states reinforcement is impracticable and continuing guard duties in allied districts is likewise impracticable under present conditions. The message references Kolchak’s defeat and outlines possible allied actions.
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Washington
United States
State Department
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Kolchak
Mural Kolchak
Unite States
Cotinue
Bicknell Mine Plans Return To Work Next Tuesday
Bicknell Indiana January 16 The Am4 Jean No 1 mine billed as the world’s latest bituminous coal mine will resume operations Tuesday and start hoisting coal the following day Officials say the November 7 sealing over a mine fire is explained and that the fire could not be considered out until today Slate and rock falls from heat have blocked passages requiring dynamiting About 440 workers will return with 800 usual workforce and entries will reopen as slate is cleared.
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