Indiana 1920 population rises to 2 930 544
Washington reports Indiana's population in 1920 at 2 930 544, an increase of 229 000 since 1910, up 8.5 percent.
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Indiana
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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
2
Congressional Apportionment Could Abolish Indiana Fourth District
Richmond Ind Aug 14 Republicans in Indiana fear the 1920 census apportionment will drop the state from thirteen to twelve representatives and abolish the Fourth district. If its eleven counties join the Third and Sixth, Decatur would likely join the Sixth, risking Democratic gains in the district. Third district Republicans, along with Sixth leaders, vow to oppose dismantling the Fourth.
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Richmond
Ind
United States
Indiana
Congress
John S. Benham
Decatur
Franklin
Hancock
Shelby
Lincoln Dixon
Finly H. Gray
Gray
Dixon
Benham
August League of Women Voters Meeting Set at City Hall
The August meeting of the League of Women Voters will be held next Thursday at 7 30 p m in City Hall. Mrs G W Pearce will speak on The Worlds Status for Universal Womens Suffrage She is Indiana s delegate to the London WCTU international gathering and will recount her talks with world leaders at Geneva The talk is expected to draw a large audience. The halibut is the largest of the flatfish family.
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League of Women Voters
City Hall
G. W. Pearce
Warsaw 10 Russian occupation claim denied by Poland and Britain
Soviet dispatch claimed Moscow style advances and a captured heart of Warsaw. The Polish legation in Washington and the British foreign office denied any part of Warsaw had fallen, while reports from Paris and London noted mixed Polish gains and counteroffensives in Galicia and other fronts.
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London
Polish Legation
British Foreign Office
Warsaw
Legation
British War Office
Russian War Office
War Office
Moscow
Washington
Galicia
Paris
Cox Ready to Visit Nashville on Suffrage Plea
Governor Cox signals willingness to travel to Nashville to plead for suffrage. The National Woman's Party reports urging him to come, while Tennessee Democratic leaders advise against his appearance.
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Washington
Cox
Nashville
National Woman’s Party
Tennessee
London Still Without Advices From Minsk
The Foreign Office has no update on Russo Polish talks at Minsk. Officials are puzzled by Russia’s guarantee of free wireless and courier links to Warsaw. Some fear Russia stalls to seize Warsaw before negotiations begin.
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London
Minsk
Warsaw
Ray Chapman dies after being struck by pitch
New York reports Ray Chapman Cleveland shortstop in the American League died from a fractured skull after being struck on the temple by a Carl Mays pitch yesterday. The fatal incident occurred during a game in New York.
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Temple
Carl Mays
New York
Ray Chapman
Yankee
Suit Challenges Legality of Coal Commission Act
Indianapolis August 17 The American Coal Mining Company of Brazil filed a federal suit to block operation of the coal commission act passed by the last Legislature The outcome is expected to have vital importance in the industry and regulatory control
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Coal Commission Act
American Coal Mining Company of
Brazil
Coal Commission
Ohio Democrats Rally Behind Cox for Campaign
August 17 Columbus reports Democratic state and county leaders met in a state convention to gain inspiration from Gov. Cox for vigorous campaigning. They admitted the campaign is ahead if Ohio, a pivotal state, registers Cox in the column next November. Leaders said Ohio Democrats have never been more united.
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Ohio
Cox
Columbus
Gov. Cox
Suffrage Amendment Up For House Vote In Tennessee
Representative Riddick pressed for a House concurrence in the Senate resolution, placing ratification of the suffrage amendment before the Tennessee House. Suffragists won an initial test vote 51 to 45, but the House adjourned the session without action on the amendment.
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Nashville
House
Senate
Riddick
Tennessee House
Tennessee
Railroads Seek $200 Million Credit From Government Fund
Washington August 17 The association of railway executives has requested loans totaling about 200 million dollars from the 300 million dollar government revolving fund for railroads created by the Cummins-Esch bill. The funds are sought to finance freight equipment purchases.
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Washington
Association of Railway Executives
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baseball results from yesterday in major leagues
In the American Association Louisville defeated Minneapolis 5 to 0 and St Paul beat Indianapolis 6 to 3. Columbus routed Kansas City 13 to 5 while Milwaukee beat Toledo 9 to 8. In the National League Chicago blanked Cincinnati 9 to 1 and St Louis edged Pittsburgh 3 to 2. In the American League Cleveland beat New York 4 to 3 and Boston defeated Detroit 6 to 0. Standings follow.
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Louisville
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Columbus
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Toledo
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Cleveland
New York
Boston
Detroit
Pet
Seson
Toledo Wees Caweene
Minneapolis Eevnne
Milwaukee Es Eeeean
Columbus Eerenae
Kansas City Weseee
Brooklyn
Aeaerae
Rean Ee
Chicago Bereeesara
Philadelphia
Chicago Eee
Washington
Exemption Limits for Liberty and Victory Bonds Outlined
Washington treasury clarifies exemptions on federal income and profits taxes for Liberty and Victory bonds. Summary lists six exemption groups totaling up to 160000 dollars, detailing conditions by bond type and holding requirements, with foreign holders and various bonds exempt from state and local taxes.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Treasury
Liberty Loan
Victory Loan
Liberty Bonds
Victory Bates
Liberty
Victory
Editorial backs Cox for the national ticket
The New York Evening Post pledges full support to the Democratic nominees on the national ticket under the heading For the League of Nations and Cox. The editorial marks a strong stance by a leading independent newspaper in New York.
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New York Evening Post
New York
League of Nations
Cox
Harding Vetoes Proposals on Labor Day Speaking
Senator Harding vetoed all proposals to speak anywhere but from his front porch on Labor Day. Chairman Will Hays announced Harding preferred to stay here for Labor Day. The note mentions the length of time and effort to build the Chinese wall.
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Marion
Harding
Will Hays
Labor Day
Left-Hand Ring Finger Lore Affects Women
The saying links the wedding ring finger to life and death meaning. It notes the finger’s early mobility in newborns and final loss in death, and adds women with the most to wear wear the least.
Ginseng Maturation Experiments in Japan Progress
Reports indicate Japanese experiments aim to mature ginseng in less than six years. Separately, trout have been successfully introduced in New Zealand and Australia as part of regional aquaculture developments.
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Japan
New Zealand
Australia
Charming Birthday Party For Miss Martha Conway
Yesterday marked the sixth birthday of Martha May Conway with a party at her parents home on West Third Street. Guests enjoyed games and a cake with six pink candles before a ride with grandfather C F E Nichols and gifts were given to the celebrant.
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Martha May Conway
Jesse Conway
W. Third Street
C. FE. Nichols
Java Sees Peak Thunderstorms Worldwide
A note highlights Java as the region with the most frequent thunderstorms on the globe while Japan is praised for universal enjoyment of beautiful flowers among its people.
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Java
Japan
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