Inaugural plans loom large for Washington’s 1921 event
Reports outline the costly preparations for the Harding inauguration including the Pension Bureau venue this February and the million dollar price tag driven by elaborate features. Subscriptions will cover costs with surplus funds directed to charities as seats and ball tickets bring in major revenue. Prospective extras include a grand plaza event and a New Orleans style Mardi Gras on Pennsylvania Avenue amid likely foul weather.
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Pension Bureau
Bureau
Jt St
Harding
Washington
Capitol Building
New Orleans
Pennsylvania Ave
Vanta Avenue
Ural Garade
Capitol Plaza
Mont Gras
Kennedy Sentenced to Penal Farm for Drunkenness
James Kennedy formerly employed in the Sockler garment here was arrested in Teere Heute on fraudulent check charges. He was fined ten dollars and sentenced to eighty days in the state penal farm, with the check charges dismissed.
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James Kennedy
Sockler Garmte
Teere Heute
Band Boys Deliver Fine Concerts as Schools Booming
A Cass County concert directed by GC Ty Baker drew praise for skillful selections and strong performance by soloists Pearl Buckley and Harry Sturdevant. The program featured principal musicians from Greenup Casey and Marshall with Cumberland County band members noted for polished tone and crowd appeal. The event coincided with relief fund efforts and school activities, including a boxing entertainer Tommas Ryan and athletic benefits.
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Bayi
Inthian Theatre
Land County Hand
Dirccion
Ty Baker
Cass
Casey
Greenu
Brown
Pearl Buckles
Harry Sturdevant
Olen R. Clements
Vivian Sullins
Clements
Keith Vemdesidle
Marshall
Greeny Marshalls
Harold Bright
Grenap
Jesse Porter
Martinsville
Bob Cook Greenup
Venrce Bright Greenup
Bell Vevay Park
Cal Taubeneck
Charles Trefz
John Bader
Warren Aarman
Harold Ragland
Pear
Buckley Casey
Hugh Fitch
Greenup
Gar Borden
Harry Caruthers
Frank Morrey
Bernie Sturdevant
John Brandenstein
Ernest Blood
Harvey Wesnitzer
Lee Nichols
Charles ‘Boles
Cases
Drew Casteel
John Lippincott
Frank Beachout
Frank
Frank Miller Greenup
Wayne Bincroft
Mark Carruthers Greenup
Gene McCormick
Ted Carruthers
Tom Ward Greenup
Road routes under viaduct rerouted to Marshall vicinity
A county study shows the Marshall bound road to Robinson will avoid exiting at Marshall. It will turn east at Marshall and pass under the railroad via the present viaduct, staying east of the tracks. Approximately 1.5 miles of new road between Marshall and Ernst will be required, leading toward West Union without crossing the railroad.
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Robinson
Marshall
Crand
Ernst
West Union
Octogenarian Birthday At New Gables Hotel Daytona
Samuel Prevo Sr of Marshall Illinois celebrated his eightieth birthday at the New Gables Hotel in Daytona Wednesday. The Daytona Morning Journal notes the hotel family joined in the surprise cake presentation as guests wished him many more returns of the day. Mr and Mrs Prevo are guests at the hotel with many friends in Daytona.
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Daytona Morning Journal
Samuel Prevo
Marshall
New Gables Hotel
the Gables
Lfe
Tire Hotel
Diay
Hig H Appy
Inauguration Date Debate Echoes Through Capitol Crowd
The discussion argues for moving presidential inaugurations from March to May to avoid weather chaos. A speaker criticizes past inaugurations in harsh conditions and imagines alternative celebrations on Capitol Plaza and Mardi Gras style festivities.
How Wide Should Michigan Avenue Be
City council meets to decide paving width for Michigan avenue with a state plan for 18 feet of concrete in the center. They discuss curb and gutter and seek guidance on the remaining road width and features.
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Michigan Avenue
Marshall
Marriage Licenses Issued in Terre Haute and Champaign
George Ferguson aged 65 of Terre Haute to May of Terre Haute receive a marriage license. Guest aged 27 of Champaign to Nemy receive a license.
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George Ferguson
Terre Haute
Guest
Champaign
Nemy
Captured After Long Chase Ralph Miller Apprehended in Maine Ga
Federal officers finally captured Ralph Miller after a 14 month pursuit in Maine and Georgia. Miller is charged in the Willow Hill bank robbery of October 23, 1919. Previously arrested are Sam Pearmangs near Paris and John Jones of Indianapolis, now serving sentences, while Miller had escaped.
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Ralph Miller
Maine
Miller
Willow Hill
Sam Pearmangs
Paris
John Jones
Indianapolis
Scarlet fever guidance issued by state health officials
Springfield January reports discuss scarlet fever spreading across the state with epidemic activity in several areas. The health department pamphlet stresses symptoms fever headache vomiting sore throat and rash and urges medical screening in schools to identify carriers while outlining quarantine and reporting requirements.
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Springfield
State Department of Health
Eixteen
Less Wheat Sown In Clark County This Year
Clark county shows reduced wheat acreage from 1919 to 1920 per the field statistician at Pring Field. Overall, most Hi nois counties report lower sowing figures while Clark County notes better wheat condition than many others.
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Clark County
Pringfield
Hinois
Incoherent Wartime Note Beckons Sympathy
Fragmentary wartime writs show Mickie urging severance from tang paper and urging sympathy. The misspelled message pleads friendship and promises to do anything for you, amid accusations of noise and sorrow and a call for silence.
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Nour Soong
Tribute to Uncle Joe Cannon Celebrated in House
The House honored Joseph G Cannon with speeches led by Democratic leader Champ Clark praising his long service. Clark recalled Cannon’s era defining role, his record in Congress, and the era’s lack of modern conveniences, while noting Cannon’s enduring vigor and loyalty to his district.
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Ilinois
Joe Cannon
House of Representatives
Uncle Joe
Champ Clark
Missouri
Speaker Cannon
Congress
The
Republic
Joe
Joe Yh
G Cannon
Ulford Court
Lord Cornwallis
Morrell
Vermont
Senate
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South Fifth Street
Missss Vidfred Washburn
Rosanna Wallis
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Alma Bavisen
Tacah Matkin
Lastiene Mneth Patterson
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Mon Thas
Lucile Reyonolds
Amy Preston
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State Health Department
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