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Petersburg Press

Location

Petersburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1920

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Republican Speaking Tour Schedules in Pike County

Congressman Luhring with Ed Jackson and other officials touring Pike County. Aimed at all voters to hear speakers at venues from Sept 27 to Oct 2 with times across Spurgen, Stendal, Pikeville, Velpen, Bowman, Union, Augusta, Winslow, Hosmer, Petersburg, Algiers, Otwell.

Pike County Luhring Ed Jackson Erlbacher Evansville S.B. Rose Pearl Barker Indianapolis John F. Dillon Dubois County Spurgeon Stendal Pikeville Velpen Bowman Union Augusta Winslow Hosmer Petersburg Algiers Otwell Herman Bryant George A. Hurst Edna Wilhite Woman’s Division

Register to Vote and Attend Republican Meetings

A call to register to vote and attend Republican meetings featuring Ray Luhring. Gov Cox cites a $36,000,000 Republican slush fund but final returns await Roosevelt’s input. rumors of $15,000,000 ahead of his chief are noted.

Cox Campaign Fund Probed Amid Maine Betting Spark

The text notes Cox claims a $30 million campaign fund allegedly raised by Republicans to defeat him. It adds Maine results spur sports to back Harding with bettors in major cities offering odds, suggesting some Democrats still hold hopeful but risky bets.

Cox Maine Harding

Illinois Primary Returns Prompt Republican Gratitude

The text notes October 4 as the last registration day and urges immediate registration. It describes the Illinois primary as a lively social function with Gov. Lowden’s supporters defeating Billy Thompson’s gang outside Chicago, a result presented as gratifying to Republicans.

Illinios Lowden Billy Thomson Chicago

Viereck Support Draws Quiet Opposition to Harding

The text notes lukewarm enthusiasm for Viereck's backing of Senator Harding and hints the senator bears no responsibility while expressing a wish to see Viereck jailed.

Viereck Harding

Meetings planned to hear Ray Luhring on campaign issues

The article invites readers to attend one of next week’s meetings in the First Indiana District to hear Ray Luhring discuss campaign issues. It touts Luhring and political travelers Ed Jackson and Miss Pear Barker as strong representatives and urges voters to attend for a meaningful political discussion. It notes criticism of the Democratic National Committee chair and Maine election comments.

Indiana Ray Luhring Congress Ed Jackson Miss Pear) Barker Inike County

Cox inherits Wilson policies facing heavy liabilities

Gov. Cox is realizing he is heir to Wilsonian policy, unable to dodge the heritage. The appraisal reports assets scarce and liabilities broad, painting a somber outlook for the new administration.

Cox

Betting Odds Favor Watson in Indiana Election

Despite chatter about Taggart, betting shows Watson at 100 to 75 with little money wagered. There is no doubt Watson will win if Indiana Republicans perform their duty.

Taggart Watson Goodyear Ford Chevrolet Maxwell Dort Goodyear Tires

Petersburg Urges Concrete Sidewalks Citywide Upgrade

Town leaders call for new concrete sidewalks aligned to the established grade and uniform width. They argue sidewalks improve property appearance and welcome visitors to the town.

Petersburg

Pike County Hogs Gain Notice as Breeding Center

The piece notes Pike county becoming a hub for fine hog breeders with annual sales of registered stock. It asserts strong future potential for industry growth and local support. The text also covers Ohio politics, with Bryan opposing Cox over liquor policy and wets backing Cox while opposing Harding.

Pike County

Deportation Urged for Reds Overthrowing Government

The New York bomb fuels calls for rapid deportation of communists who aim to destroy the government. Proponents argue their actions threaten innocent lives and that deportation, imprisonment, or even hanging would protect the state.

New York

Fine line of Republican speakers to visit county

The county expects a strong lineup of speakers for the Republican ticket next week. Congressman Luhring, Secretary of State Ed J Jackson, and Pearl Barker, a local native and noted speaker, will address the public on issues facing the American people ahead of the November 2 election.

Luhring Indiana Ed J Jackson

Registration Deadline Urged by The Press

The Press urges voters to register by Monday October 4 as the last opportunity for both men and women. It advises completing the registration form before two neighbors in the precinct or before a notary public and mailing it to the County Auditor for filing.

Maine Vote Signals Harding Victory Says Courier

The Evansville Courier argues Maine's result confirms a Republican trend toward Harding. It urges registration now to ensure turnout and warns nothing can change the likely outcome unless Republicans abstain from voting. It notes a firm push to end Wilsonism and elect Harding in November.

Evansville Maine Ian Harding Courier

Opposition to Wilsonian League and Article Ten grows among veterans

The piece argues that both older and younger generations reject the League of Nations and its Article Ten. It notes veterans who served overseas distrust European partnerships and fear compulsory military force. The author emphasizes unwillingness to become entangled in Europe’s racial quarrels and obligations.

Wilsonian League of Nations Europe League

Campaign rhetoric undercuts Cox amid nation seeks unity

The article argues the public favors restraint in political campaigning and praises Senator Harding's temperate tone while criticizing Gov Cox for reckless charges and perceived unfitness for the presidency. It notes Republican comfort with Democratic conduct but expresses disappointment in Cox's declarations and qualifications.

Harding United States Cox Hue Mr. Cox

Memory Poem Blesses Remembrance Across Time

A short poem by J. W. in Sun and N. Y. Herald contemplates life without memory. It celebrates memory as a guiding force, imagining how absence of recollection would strip meaning from days and voices. The verse ends with a blessing for memory.

J. W Sun and N. Y. Herald

Kell Couple Visited City From Oakland City

Mr and Mrs Reymond Kell of Oakland City spent Sunday in this city visiting relatives and taking in local sights.

Mrs. Reymond Kell Oakland City

Maine by Sixty Thousand

The Sun and New York Herald describe Maine 1920 results as a colossal Republican landslide of 60 000 in September, dwarfing past governors and presidential margins. They argue Maine leads a national Republican wave, with strong cross‑region turnout and an end to Democratic hopes, noting persistent anti League of Nations sentiments.

The Sun New York Herald Maine Roosevelt Taft Mr. Wilson Hughes Parker League of Nations California

Clergy Conference Attendees From Vincennes Include Local Families

Sunday attendance at the Vincennes Methodist conference drew many local residents led by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stelcup and family and Mrs. H Cayhill with kin. Also present were Dr. T R Rice and wife, Mrs. Ide Snowden, Earl Durkate and spouse, and former county treasurer D Henke visiting with companions.

Vincennes Roy Stelcup H. Cayhill Golden A. Smith C. E. Jones Catherine Frankie Blythe Jones T. R. Rice Iva Doty Myr J. R. Chew Fred Smith Ollie Salters Ide Snowden T. N. Mount Louis George W. KB. Tislow Della Gray Earl Durkate D. Henke Holland, Ind Pike Circuit Court Dr. Rust Ben Fred Mever

Insurance claim settlement at Lynnville

J. B. Van Nads and Walter Ste wart settled a storm loss for Fidelity-Phenix Insurance Company at Lynnville on Monday.

J. B. van Nads Walter Stewart Lynnville Fidelity- Phenix Insurance Company

Jacksons depart for Grand Encampment in Indianapolis

W. W. Jackson and his daughter Miss Lily left Monday morning to attend the Grand Encampment of the G. A. R. in Indianapolis, heading to a national veterans event.

W. W. Jackson Miss Lily Indianapolis

County leaders plan Luhring speaking tour in Pike County

County Chairman Herman Bryant and treasurer candidate H. H. Harmeyer met Monday evening to finalize plans for Congressman Luhring's upcoming Pike County speaking tour.

Warren G. Harding Calvin Coolidge Warren T. McCray U.S James E. Watson Congress Oscar R ®Y Luhring John Dillon Arthur H. Wolven W. B. Anderson H. H. Harmeyer Wayne Bryan Albert H. Norton Joseph Kinman Kell Barnett Virgil Phillips Herman Bryant Pike County Luhring

Sam R. Smith Heads to Grand En Camp for G A R

Sam R. Smith departed Monday for Indianapolis to attend the Grand Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. The event gathers veterans for sessions and ceremonies in the city.

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