Marshall Plan Triggers Democratic Senate Nomination Clash
Indianapolis moves by Governor Marshall spark a fight over Indiana 1916 U.S. Senate nomination. Marshall seeks state convention endorsement, bypassing a legislative caucus, challenging Thomas Taggart who resists and counters with his own strategy. The dispute splits Democrats and promises a major convention showdown.
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Indianapolis
Marshall
Indiana
Hegan
Thomas Taggart
United States
John W. Kern
Democratic Legislative Caucus
Taggart
Thomas Tageart
Ar. Taegart
Voorhees
Wendricks
McDonald
Turpie
Shively
Democratic Party
Beveridge
The Best Laid Plans
Meggs boasts of flawless planning to treat Edith to a theater night. He secures tickets, flowers, a suit, and a taxi ride, but Edith ends up attending with Tom Pierce after Meggs loses a requested extra seat. Meggs realizes his prowess backfires as he discovers all seats are sold out.
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Meggs
Edith
Fudith
Edith’s
Tom Pierce
Megegs
Tom
Ose
Halley’s Comet Expected to Be Visible This Spring
Halley’s comet is forecast to appear in the eastern sky before sunrise between April 8 and 10 and be naked-eye visible in this region until May 28. It will move westward and cross the sun May 18, remaining visible for two days afterward. peak brightness is expected soon after this solar conjunction.
Telephones in Mines Highlight Cherry Mine Disaster Need
The article argues telephones are essential in mines, noting their value during the Cherry coal mine disaster. It questions how many lives might have been saved if communication had been fully available between rescuers and those entombed, emphasizing improved mining safety.
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Cherry Coal Mine
Antelope Ranch Stalwart Crowned Champion Flapjack Eater
Vladimore Larsen a ranch hand near Antelope Oregon is hailed as champion flapjack eater after he devoured 22 hot cakes at breakfast. Tom Kenny bet five dollars Larsen could not match the feat and now backs him as the world’s top eater.
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Portland
Ore
Vladimore Larsen
Antelope
Oregon
Frogan Ranch
Larsen
Kenny
Farmer Deceives His Cow In Comic Milking Switch
Columbus story of William Baker a farmer from Clay township Bartholomew county who replaces his wife milk duties with a ruse. He dressed as his wife wearing a sunbonnet to milk the cow after she fled in anger when he tried. The cow calmed and he continues milking in female attire.
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Columbus, O
William Baker
Clay Township
Bartholomew County
Baker
Illinois
American music education debated at teachers’ convention
President Abram W. Harris of Northwestern University told about 200 delegates that Americans are musical barbarians and called for music to play a larger role in education. He warned graduates know little of sublime works and urged musical studies to uplift life and education.
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Chicago
Abram W. Harris
Northwestern University
Music Teachers’ National Association
Harris
Germany to cut litigation through free legal aid bureaus
Berlin reports the government will fund public bureaus that provide free legal advice, estimated at about 1000 across the empire. The policy aims to reduce court litigation by subsidizing their running costs, a move praised by sociologists as a step in social legislation progress.
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Berlin
Postmaster General Defends Women in Post Offices
London reports the postmaster general has received letters questioning why many women are employed in post offices. He says stopping women's labor would not relieve unemployment and that staff should not have an undue proportion of women.
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London
House Near Public Square Seeks $2500 This Month
A nine room house adjacent to the public square is offered for sale at 2500 dollars and must close within the current month.
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East Washinon Street
Public Square
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Paxton
Newton County
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Sullivan County
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