Hays Harmony Luncheon Exposes Indiana Republican Rift
A misread harmony claim hides a deep split among Indiana Republicans led by Senator Watson and Governor Goodrich. Charles Hays traveled from New York to Indiana to urge unity but factions press for control, with Wasmuth rivaling Watson and Goodrich backing harmony while tax law debates intensify party tensions.
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Eve Lever
Indiana
Sluys
Hays
Gaynor Goodrich
Wasmuth
Senator New
Senator Watson
State Tax Board
Che Hays
J. W. Jesler
Indianapolis
Fesler
McCray
Tush
Goodrich
Back on all fronts by Russians
Anti Russian forces have been driven from Russia according to Siberian front dispatches. Desperate fighting continues with Bolsheviki unable to gain ground. In the south General Denikin’s forces continue to lose territory and Detjikin ceases to be a factor in the military situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denekin
Tion
Iia
Ruusk
Siberian
More Arrests in Brown Case Reported
United Press reports that within 48 hours new arrests are expected in the J. Stanley Brown slaying case. A week ago Brown was found shot in his touring car on Utica road. Beat rice Workman has been arrested and charged, with trial set for Saturday, while many believe the unnamed woman may be innocent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Clemmens
Mich
J. Stanley Brown
Utica Road
Beatrice Workman
New Years Drunks Fire on Party Wounding Four Girls
In Baltimore on January 1 four girls and a boy were wounded when two men in uniforms fired from a touring car as it sped by the party. The car carried two men on the running board who drew revolvers and fired. The incident was attributed to intoxicated soldiers.
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Baltimore
Quiet New Year Arrives in Princeton Celebrations
Princeton residents welcomed the new year with dances watch parties and social events. At midnight whistles bells and a fire truck parade marked the moment as the courthouse bell rang and the Light Plant and Southern shops contributed festive sounds.
Coal Hearings Begin January in Washington
The coal hearings on wages prices and conditions in the bituminous industry start January 1 in Washington. The commission will hear miners operators and public from central competitive field to present their positions after a delay for the Columbus conventio n and before data from government departments is reviewed. The staff personnel is to be announced soon.
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Washington
Wilson
Thomas T. Brewster
St. Louis
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
Pennsylvania
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Columbus
Christmas Doll Causes Death Aboard Nieuw Amsterdam
A one year old boy dies after a Christmas doll falls from a bunk into a pail of water on the Nieuw Amsterdam arriving from Holland. Jan Jr. drowns after the doll is left with him. the family buries him at sea following the incident. Passengers rally with a monetary purse for the bereaved family. A New Year watch party is held at the Gorman home with several out-of-town guests attending.
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New York
Setamship Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland
Jan Pustus
Des Moines
Jan Jr
Santa Claus
Jane
Bad Broadway Community Club
J. C. Gorman
Spencer Maidlow
Evansville
John. Schomers
Peoria
A. N
New Year's Day at the White House
President Wilson will spend a quiet New Year's Day at the White House. White House officials disclosed he over taxed himself on his birthday Sunday, when he celebrated with his family. Mr and Mrs Francis B Sayre, who came for the birthday, are expected to remain over New Year's Day.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Francis B. Sayre
High New Year Prices Hit New York Restaurats
New Year Eve patrons in New York paid up to 15 dollars for a place at prime restaurants, while one famed hotel charged seven dollars a plate. Demand for reservations was high and many guests brought their own liquor as hotel managers noted. Those unable to secure private provisions toasted the new year with cider.
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New York
Stuart annexes Ohio title in city hall chess meet
Oblesville January 1 John KK Stuart of Indiana city claimed the Ohio chess title by defeating Cleveland champion Ralph Pritchard. Ten games were played before a large crowd with Stuart winning six. The match lasted three hours with no remarks from either player. Stuart praised Pritchard as the best opponent he ever met.
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Oblesville
John KK. Stuart
Checker
Indiana
Ohio
Ralph Pritchard
Cleveland
Stuart
Prichard
Sudden Temperature Drop Marks New Year Day
The thermometer showed 14 degrees above zero on New Year’s morning while a wind chilled air from a -49 degree sunset. The day began cloudy but a mid winter sun shone, promising a cold yet clearer day than last year when it was 20 above with rain sleet and snow.
Indoor Checker Tourney Opens At City Building
Today features an afternoon checker tourney at the city building. The event starts at 1 30 p m and welcomes all city Mayers with only a checker beard and the checkers as requirements.
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Yelock
Wilson to Sign McNary Sugar Relief Bill for 1920
President Wilson planned to approve the McNary sugar relief bill before midnight to preserve federal control of sugar. A Philadelphia conference with Secretary Houston and the sugar equalization board led to a recommendation to dissolve the board, arguing relief could come faster without continued federal control.
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Washington
Jan. A
Wilson
White House
Congress
Philadelphia
Secretary of Agriculture
Houston
Sugar Equalization Board
McNary Sugar Bill Discussed With Officials
In Philadelphia on January 1, Secretary of Agriculture Houton and members of the U S sugar equalization board conferred on extending the government's control of sugar under the McNary bill. Houton, who returned to Washington without a stated outcome, cited rising per capita sugar use and urged temperance in candy and ice cream sodas to ensure adequate supplies.
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Philadelphia
McNary
Houton
United States Sugar Equalization Board
Eretary
Washington
Wedding of Pauline Wuathrick and Basil McGregor
Word has arrived of the wedding held last Saturday at noon in Louisville Kentucky. Miss Pauline Wuathrick daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Wuathrick of Louisville and Basil McGregor son of Mr and Mrs James R McGregor of this city were married. The groom, a captain stationed at Camp Taylor, is manager of the export correspondence for Pack ed Electrical. They depart for Warren after the ceremony and will reside at home after January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Fromp Wuathrick
Basil O N. McGregor
Louisville
Ride
Guy ‘ Wuathrick
Jaames R. McGregor
Camp Taylor
McGregor
Warren
Indiana 1919 Auto Licenses Reach New High
The 1919 Indiana auto department issued 277 254 licenses with state revenue near 1.66 million dollars. 1918 saw 227 100 licenses and 170 128 50 dollars in fees. Motorcycle licenses declined 116 from 9122 to 86. Chauffeur licenses rose to 4670 from 469. Beginning 1920 license fees fund the state highway commission for maintenance of about 3500 miles. 1020 plate sales began December 26 with orders mailed promptly.
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Automobile Department
Secretary of State
Indiana
State Highway Commission
Commission
Purdue and Wabash Set For January 6 Battle At Lafayette
Indiana coaches eye January schedule after Christmas. Purdue returns to Lafayette in strong form to face Wabash, a rival in the state race. Wabash claims another strong five after beating Haliana gentals 24 to 12 and a 27 to 10 follow-up, while Hope College travels to Crawfordsville touted as Michigan champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Purdue
Wiebash
Lafayette
Wabash
Hailiana Gentals
Hope College
Crawfordsville
Michigan
Eunice Trippet Hosts Wedding Shower in Hazleton
Miss Eunice Trippet gave a six o'clock dinner and miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Lewis McRoberts in Hazleton Indiana. The four course meal served for twelve featured a crystal basket centerpiece with yellow tuffe and brides roses. Roland Weitzel presented gifts in a wheelbarrow for the bride as favors bore fortunes on cards. Don’t fail to attend farmers institute.
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Hazleton
Ind
Democrat
Eunice Trippet
Lewis McRoberts
Roland E. Weitzel
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