Too Much Johnson in Republican Bid Shapes 1920 Race
Friday April 30 1920 report analyzes Senator Hiram Johnson of California as a stubborn obstacle to GOP unity. It notes his radical image his strong showings in Michigan Illinois and Nevada and the split within party factions over his nomination prospects ahead of the June convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Benator
Hiram Johnson
California
Chicago
Hiragi Johnson
Hughes
South Lakota
Posey
Wood
Lowden
Michigan
Hoover
Illinoi
Nevravka
General Pershing
Murderer asks life sentence in Indianapolis case
A young black man in Indianapolis confessed to assaulting and murdering a fourteen year old white girl. He asked the coroner if he could avoid the death penalty with life imprisonment. Public sentiment and political rows over capital punishment are noted, including Bryan’s declining support and debates over Prohibition and Volstead enforcement. A civic meeting discussed a proposed new plant at Plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Firsc
Marion County
Eith
Julianapolis
City considers new power plant to replace central station
A public discussion outlined the need for a new electrical plant as the current facility shows decay and frequent repairs. Engineers’ study supported funding a modern plant that would fund itself without raising taxes, opposing continued dependence on a central plant. The Purdue engineers’ report and plant plans were reviewed at the round table meeting led by W. Po Axtell and H. Clawson as ward campaign committees formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aneeroug
Central Station
Round Table
Enorious Shases
Purdue
W. Po Axtell
Clawson H.rwide Oy
French Losses Less Than First Reported
Paris April 27 The latest war briefing from Asia Minor suggests French casualties at Urtu northwest of Mesopotamia were less severe than initially feared A large detachment reportedly returned to the town while others fled in various directions The official account attributes the setback to treachery and notes the overall reverse was smaller than first reported
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Tates
Asia
Minor
Urtu
Mexopotania
Treacher
Surrogate Court Hears Child Cost Claim In Estate Case
New York April 27 Mrs Chester P Siems of Park Avenue asked the surrogate's court to grant her 5000 a year from her late husband's estate for each of her three children in addition to the 45000 she says is hers. A referee was appointed to review the request. The petition states each child cost about 600 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chester P. Siems
Park Avenue
Aon
Leone
Tommy Milton Breaks World Mile and Two Mile Records
In Daytona Beach Milton set new world marks for the mile and two miles, the first mile in 4.7 seconds and the second in 5.17 seconds, as his sixteenth cylinder Minx splashed through flames before crashing into the ocean while attempting to extinguish the blaze.
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Associated Press
Daytonna
Fla
Tommy Milton
Milton
I Ocean
Skeleton burial planned for Indianapolis case
In Indianapolis a partially dismantled building revealed the skeleton linked to the missing Miss Carrie case. Authorities say the skeleton will be buried Friday afternoon, but service details remain undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Carrie
Selee
India
Rhode Fuedas Guilty In Indiana Reformatory Sentence
Charles Rhode, twenty, returned from Shoals to Washington last week and pleaded guilty to stealing a ware from Warren Hackler of eastern Barr township. Judge Ogden sentenced him to one to fourteen years in the Indiana Reformatory, with transport to the reformatory at Catonsville Tuesday morning. An appeal was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fueads
Charles Rhode
Apri
Shoals
Washington
Warren Hackler
Barr Township
Gefara
Ogden $N Circuit Court
Indiana Reformatory
Reformatory
Catsouville
Louis Greenwell
Police Department
Gas Explosion at Des Moines Plant Kills One Inures Five
An explosion at a gas plant in Des Moines injures five and kills one person. The blast damages the plant and surrounding area. Authorities have not yet determined the cause and say the plant serves industrial and domestic gas supply. Fire and police units are investigating.
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Assobta E
Jrress
di Moines
Fire horses sent back to farm after blaze at engine house
Fragmentary tale recalls a village blaze that overwhelmed the engine house and spared townsfolk. Firefighters, the town and families aided swiftly, restoring calm as residents tallied losses and checked on neighbors after the incident. Local names and visits are noted amid the aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Pub
New Motor Times
Betty
Anc Ugdimed
Fire Department
Rand
Local Visitors and Family Gatherings Across Lyons and Abey
A string of visits and family gatherings described from Lyons and nearby towns. Names include Mr and Mrs Dug Radery, Mr and Mrs Herber Blaste, Mrs Winkie, Mr and Mrs Grapp, Mrs Hewitt, Dr. John Humefickkou, Miss Xenes Hackler, and others. Read like a social note listing relatives traveling to visit parents and hosts over a Sunday and weekend.
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Cans Woodrnit
George
Mrs. Hewitt
Nbar
Diberty
Camils
John
Exhibition catalog of art by many artists in 1918 show
Wiss May Robinson chairs the exhibition for the local art association. The display includes numerous works with titles such as Young Birches, Portrait of a Baby, Morning Market, Misty March Morning, The Church on the Hill, Old Boats, Rainy Day on the Marshes, Winter in Brown County, The Conting Evening, Indian Summer, Morning in the Gallery, and more. Artists include Martinus Anderson, Carolyn Ashbrook, Eleanor Brockenbrough, Ralph M. Britt, Florence Bradshaw Brown, Francis F. Brown, Harold Haven Brown, Carl C. Graft, William Forsythe, Otto Stark, J. Earl Sefrack, and many others affiliated with Indianapolis and surrounding regions. The exhibit spans diverse locales from Bordeaux to Provincetown and features portraits, landscapes, seascapes, and domestic scenes.
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Ans
Wiss May Robinson
Piet Nice
Young Birches
Martinus Anderson
New York
Rhode House
California
Caroly S. Ashbrook
Indianapolis
Caroline Hendriks
Air
Oliver Willard Pierce
Gaylord Yost
S. P. Balls
Bordeaux
France
Ralph M. Britt
Winchester
Misty
Eleanor Brockenbrough
Lafayette
Joe
Peter
Ellenroth
Florence Bradshaw Brown
Francis F. Brown
Richmond
Provincetown
Boston
Reflectens
Faud Kaufman Exsemeyer
Hichmond
Woods
Wuiam Forsythe
Ailey the Hain
Carl C. Graft
Wd Minn
Mhedinina
Peters
Sury Chilton Gray
Philadelphia
Anus iMusselmin
Indibospalis
Ith
Telenye
Liathemapolis
Sui Lite
Eoua L_ iihg
Indianapols
Edoa Kingetichianapeis
Rocky Shore
Marble Hesil
Mass
Hollis E. Mitleson
Shetlissie
Washington
Eldid
Old House
Cape Cod
Manche Sirkson
Indianaipolis
Louwlud Woodland
Roy Treetaugh
Delphi GS
Clifton
Wheelee
Loulres Daring
Greenies Te Mort
Ape Shulz
Primary Election Precept for Daviess County 1920
To the voters of Daviess County Indiana greeting. A primary election will be held Tuesday May 4 1920 at voting places to express preferences for Republican and Democratic tickets. Nominations for President United States Senator Governor and Congressman from Indiana Second District will be decided by these voters.
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William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Hitchcock
Bryan
Iran
State of Indiano
Daviers Couny
Daviess County
Mana
Uilee
Indiana
Democratic Party
United States
Political ticket items and county officer candidates
A printed list of Republican and Democratic nominees for state and local offices in Daviess County Indiana. Includes candidates for prosecutor, sheriff, surveyor, assessor, coroner, commissioners, treasurer, and delegates to the state convention, with names and home towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representatin the
General Assembly
Juree
Treurer
Coranon
Voranet
Precinct Committeemen Named in Washingtownship
In Washingtownship First precinct Harry B. Hantery Washington and Tay ai are listed. Fourth precinct shows Washington Indiana, and 7 Fin precinct includes Oscar McGaugh WE ton Andlana. Precinct 24 Washington Todlan appears in the damaged OCR text.
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Washingtownship
Harry B. Hantery
Washington
Jana
Syaminigens
Tay Ai. Smith
Awa
Indiana
Fin
Oscar McGaugh WE Ton
Andlana
Ee -Precinct
Todlan
Precincts and names in Indiana election list
A fragmentary 1920 Washington Indiana precinct by precinct listing shows many voters and election officials across Montgomery, Caninesburg, Elpers, and other townships. Named supervisors include Lawrence Cooper, John Rodolph, L J Horcalt, E F Nolley, Mason Weather, and James Ken spedh, with numerous precincts in Washington County Indiana.
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Braoinet
Truman Ellis
Wesington
L. Jt. Horcalt
Caninesburg
E. F. Nolley
Montgomery
Indiana
Bogard
Woot. Seul
Ep. Pom
Mason Weither
Plainvubt
Hours Township
Beasley
Benora
Thalph Matstai
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Rhode
Compan
Erre Mattingly
Wil- Hat
M. Crawford
Consumers Supply & Service Company
Bzpinst
Davdess County
Crawford
Mabel Pollock
Grand Law- Cory
Knox County
Martha At. Stone
Modern
Woodisg of America
Clarence Duskey
Teaum Coal & Milling Company
Apm
Wikinews
Linton Coal Oe
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Shilow
Daveherty
Binily
Felon
Hinton
Ginlb
Eo Fheeler
Sugurdiay Watt
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Odon
Evnpat
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Ried
Avidter
Suday
Hay Hmdrick Hain
Harry Byer
TH Bliger
Sanday
Ernest
Flea Wes
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Fistret
Ilat
Hirami W. Johnson
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Cellforai
Frank
Springfedd
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Minnis
Warren
Harding
Marion
Obie
William Grant Webster
New York City
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Avateun
Dtusnsitte
Iwha Iil
Qdon
George W. Boner
Forlnow
Mterney
Javicias
J. Earle Thompson
North Meerldin Street
Orville W. Hutchard
Looguates
Yordaanty Tremseier
Oliver Mo Vance
County
Sherif
Yueh G. Faith
Within
Lo McCarmick
Mlainy Tle
Noviaga
Caronee
Ajay
Maldor
Ainnadstoner
Wastangton
Indi
Lally
Ana Juys G
Alfivaa
Alana
Washington Township
George A. Faith
Kara | Mattingly
Elkan An Allen
Alten D
Wrislet
Arether W. Allen
Trueblood
Ben Allen
Barr
Thames Heffernan
Montsouers
Rogie
Dr. Carter
Epxam
Were
John de Elnora
Merrow
Alva'. Smith
Glendale
Sloclo Tomaski
Zita Downs
Plainville
Indiani
Vealy
Mathison Townstuj
Wigh Neeelenter
Ole Indien
Otm
Oxloh
Tela
Utiun
Cadianis
Reece
Huren Township
Montsomer
Onx
Pet Mom
Vor United
Thomas Tepeurt
Codiacapetis
Inibaa
John Teechargee
Nerc
Manchester
Thabiattia
Manet KR
Lafaseite
Todi
Jo Niblick
Vincent
Walter Fo
Far County
Sturlit
Ubiceles Thaler
Alferrdtus Idle
Tridd
Vevin
Kon Coenty Cea
Bocwari
Spaldita
Waehingfest Vihedkatte
Gaunt Connistonern
Birt Bb Irtet
Jiuiner Wo Murt
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Ineth
Coitibedener
Seven District
Wiltinnt
Waniiiten
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Iridiona
Previace
Tuy
Alvin Paingett
Preciacia
Kix
Blewen
Pete James Hogan
Jaydiana
Delesatse
John Wooy Caresy
Karry Tangistil
Michael Lundergan
Litana
Began Township
Corso Wate, Montgomery, I Ndi
Ehuure Township
Hwoha
Bynum
Elpers
Todtana
Harrison Township
Andrew J. Smith
Montgomery, In
Michixnn
Halph Gantz
Gen
Joltana
Rerve
John H. Arvin
Locogates
Indiata
Ington Township
John P. Morrian
Laster Lee
Washon
R. K. McIntosh
Iadiana
Delmar Norrishington
I Jeffson
Smith
Ashington
Rank Kramer
Iifdnutuston
J. Bank
Wee
Goshora
James E. Kenspedh
P. By
Mailison
Township
West Firedoer
George W. Hetter
Mrton
Indiage
Scull
Gdn
J.C. Filat
Ouou
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Loogaoter
Indiaga
Indiag Hep
Loogue
D.sheridan Jacks
L. Yonshiyr
Quad
Iainwaship
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Townships
Ash
Thiago
Aprilgioze
Pershing
Davidts
Darann
Dhin
Iss County
G. Faith
Bix
Norris
Elixabeth Melton
Catestus Melton
Devineds
Ann Norrie
Enkno
Wil
George Norris
Beirs
Devixeea
Barnard North
Joseph Nort
Hein
Doteal Norris
Giure
Hainess
Washi County
Blate
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