Indiana Senate Bolts to Thwart Gerrymander in 1920s
AriStocrats of the Indiana senate fled the capitol to escape a proposed redistricting plan that would shift Lawrence county from the Third to the Second district. Eighteen bolted, fifteen hid in Ohio, seeking sanctuary as warrants were issued for arrest. A compromise later brought the body back to Indianapolis. The piece also covers a Washington conference of women on world peace, U S Senate death and European leaders, and various political tremors.
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Indiana
Lawrence County
Indiannapolis
Ohio
Indianapolis
Washington
Coolidge
Weeks
John L. Hines
Davis
Hanson Ely
Army War College
Ely Helmick
George Washington University
University of Chicago
Northwestern University
Wellesley College
Bryn Mawr
Vassar
W. W. Phelps
Great Britain
Kurdish revolt and Panamanian uprising raise global tensions
Reports from Constantinople claim Kurdistan has Prince Selim as king, son of Abdul Hamid and cousin to former Sultan Mohammed V. In Panama, San Blas Indians rose against authorities, killing several and burning Porvenir. Kansas City adopts manager plan, shifting mayoral powers and district representation. Mexico’s new ambassador Tellez meets President Coolidge. negotiations pursue amity and commerce treaties, drug control, migratory birds, and postal fraud prevention.
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Kurdistan
Constantinople
Selim
Abdul Hamid
Mohammed V
America
Panama
San Blas
Porvenir
Colon
R. O. Marsh
Ansas City
Kansas City
Cleveland
Anuel C. Tellez
Mexico
Colidge
Sheffield
Mexico City
Washington
Germany
Senate
San Antonio
Guggenheim Donates 8 Million for Study Abroad Fellowships
IMON GUGGENHEIM, mining magnate and former Colorado senator, pledges 8 million dollars to endow John Simon Guggenheim foundation fellowships for study abroad in memory of his son who died in 1922. The scholarships, open to all races and genders with no field restrictions, will begin with the 1926-27 academic year. A board of trustees and an advisory committee have been appointed, with Ramer involved.
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Imon Guggenheim
Colorado
John Simon Guggenheim
Meadow Lawn Notes Bring Local Social Ties
Meadow Lawn items recount visits and gatherings around Mistoss and Crowded Out last week. Neighbors share dinners and calls among the Morrow Eckert Mayer Kreader Walsh and Foster families with church and bank activity noted.
Community Socials And Local Visits In Bronson
Mr and Mrs A 8 Kilmer hosted a six o'clock dinner with the Bennison family Thurston Morley and Baumbach households. Radio music accompanied the evening. Several neighbors attended Sidney bargain day with Mrs Sellers and Mrs Foster visiting Thurston. Farmers Union met Saturday voting in new members as the group grows. Frequent Sunday visits tied Bronson to Peetz and Sidney households including Thurston Toole and Davis families. The week featured multiple home visits and social gatherings among local residents.
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Mistoss
Marlon Satchel
Sam Eckert
Jake Eckert
Charles Neamen
Mike Wilson
Ed Morrow
Claries Mayer
Evelyn
Shirley
Clayton
Henry Miver
Dalton
Carr Ross
A. Ross
Stotzel
Scrubner
Nebr
J. M. Kreader
Rex Rogers
J. C. Kreader
Maynard
Coleman Kreader
Frank Weigand
Fr. Miller
Maynard Mayer
Mary Davison
Ed Donaghy
Irma Morrow
Farmers State Bank
Ickes Better Kitchen Club
Ed Walsh
Kilmer
Henry Bennison
Robert
Henrietta Thurston
Fred Morley
H. R. Baumbach
Carol
Sidney
Sellers
Everette Foster
Henrietta Thurst
Bushnell
Farmers Union
A. R. Baumbach
W. A. Vipond
Peetz
T. M. Wood
Trade offer replaces silent piano with radio set
Larson Music and Radio Store advertises a deal for customers to exchange their silent piano for a radio set. The notice presents a straightforward trade proposal aimed at local shoppers seeking to upgrade from piano to radio.
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Larson Music and Radio Store
50 Years of Tests Then New Candy Z-bar Reveal
Fifty years of trial by Chase Candy Co. yielded a Z-bar built from malted milk nougat roasted almonds and milk chocolate. The firm makes over 500 candies and more than 50 bars and touts the Z-bar as their pride. Try one today.
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Chase Candy Co
Desire for Wristwatch Lands Girl Back in Jail
Bila Wilheln appeared in po dea court on a charge of stealing no wristwater but was released when victims declined to prosecute. Re-arrested yesterday afternoon for a similar offense after watch went missing from Mary Knapp’s home. Officers traced the watch to the girl’s room. she attempted to flee but was captured and jailed. She faces a 2 o'clock hearing.
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Bila Wilheln
Podea
Mary Knapp
Wednes
Heers
Staten
Miner
Scottsbluff
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Nlettner
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H. R. Baumbach Home
Star-Herald
Massey -Harris
Reaper
Red River
Holt Caterpillar Tractors
Avery
Farmers Supply CO
Standard Oil
Nolan’s Tire Service Station
Bordwell
East Lincoln Highway
Porter Hgh
Frank Nolan
R. E. J. Jackson
R. E. L. Jackson
A. R. Lsueur
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