Local Business Expansion and New Facades Across City
The city welcomes several business upgrades including an electric Delco agency replacing Norton Motors on Pine and Fourth, a new Yankee Bakery on Northeast Third Street, a modern Liberty Meat Market shop on East Main, and a grand storefront renovation on Gordon Street. Builders Ramsey and Clements secure a Hob hue project in Geisume Place with Laster Mont archit ect designing a brick and shingle structure.
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Liberty Meat
East Main Street
Fifth
Ttas
Well Equippes Marerd Shop
Yankee
Northeast
Third Street
Captain Uuder
Washington
Cordon ‘Shoe Company
Jirisin Elas
Nlite
Olta Mecha
Seventh Street
Tooms Antwith
Lxfel Giler
Hiples Luder
Jist
Ramsey & Clements
Ceantractorp
Giesume Place
Cast i Walout Ser
Laster Rontt
Rewmy
Halifax Harbor Ship Disaster Report and Global Updates
Status three harmed when the steamship Bolhemian struck Sapiro Ledges in Halifax harbor during a snow storm. The vessel was towed to port as the crew evacuated. Separate items note British diplomacy, American telecom news, and protests tied to a former emperor in early March reports.
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Halifax
Halifax Harbor
Pays
Doyerpool
Boston
Railroads and a threatened strike shape up in March
Fragmented report mentions the Big Four and New York Central in a troubled rail system. It notes talks, funds, and a possible settlement while warning that a general strike could be averted with law changes and cooperative action. An accompanying note references a fatal injury in Washington and ongoing industrial tensions.
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Aniany
Total Tragkc
Agonr
Faibrosd
New York Central
Radical labor leaders face voter backlash in November
The narrative argues that radical labor leaders misread union support as polls show most union members oppose their approach. It asserts that solid family workers across cities reject radical dictates and that voting in November will prove the miscalculation by walking delegates.
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Jaffor
Ltfie
Holidar
Unis
Rotary talk urges reduced drilling to ease national unrest
John Sapier Dyer of Vincennes, first vice president of Rotary, urged Rotarians in St Louis to push for American production as a remedy to unrest. He said increased production is the key, and that if each man follows the Rosary slogan, profits will follow and the problem can be solved. The meeting coincided with Rotary’s fifteenth anniversary celebration.
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America
John Sapier Dyer
Vincennes
International Organization of Rotary Clubs
Rotary
St Louisvile
Elinginaliog
Rotary Movement
FAMUENSEN Dies at Purdue Farm in Indiana Mystery
A frail poultry parable from Lafayette Indiana reports the death of a famous Leghorn hen at a distant farm near Purdue University. The bird named FAMUENSEN lived long, with death attributed to senility.
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Lafayette
Ind
Mal
Leghorn Ben
Venga Pooitiy
Lands in Lemmon and Timber Lake Offerings Planned
About 165 000 acres of land at the former Cheyenne River and Standing Rock Reservation in North and South Dakota will be offered from Lemmon South Dakota to Timber Lake in late May and June. Appraised values range from 10 to 430 dollars per acre with some parcels priced under appraisal.
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Waphington
Hind
Cheyenne River
Standing Rock Ullan Reservation
North
South Dakota
Bane
Lemmon
South Daskota
Timber Lake
Spores in ratios free? 1917 railroad reshaping moves
A March 11 1917 report from Washington outlines presidential handling of railroad controls and public reassignment of officials. The piece notes Hines as transportation chief and Me Adoo directing changes, with many workers returning to prior posts or taking new roles as government oversight tightens.
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D C
America
Iyo
Gavant
Wdyailroad
Maasoo Walker
Hige
Rueighs
Ratiégaid Niltdinpstration
Ceqeuth Kantrol
Tocel
Federal Nosers
Maby
Omedala
Dutierity Ak
Hinds
Sithoat
Elaine
Conrie Chien
Faor Ud
de Jabar Spoles
wWilsof
Tador
Temlon
Wijoneke
Pelmorge to Seek Democratic Nomination for President
In Atlanta a telegram reports Attorney-general Pelmor may run for the Democratic nomination for president. The note notes his candidacy was communicated to Hiram Gardner, secretary of the Georgia state Democratic committee, signaling early party interest.
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Atlanta
Pelmor
Democratic
Hiram & Gard-ner
Democratic Committee
Lynching case and prison sentence reported in Oklahoma
Reports from Were Flasites Oklahoma describe a lynching attempt against a teacher, leading to a man being sentenced to 20 to 21 years in the state penitentiary. The incident stirred local excitement, which quickly subsided as authorities pursued the case.
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Wewoka
Okla
H. 2. Brown
Chandler
Okina
Davi
Coal scene tragedy in early morning slate fall
A miner named Hicknesse died after a slate fall in Mant 2 while working near a mining site. He was struck in the abdomen as slate collapsed. His children survive, and the incident was reported by the Herald in the Marto edition.
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Ind
Solo
Freight protest sparks calls to cut passenger fares and keep freight rates
A statements by Eric Anglerwood president of the hp Eric railroad urges lower passenger fares and resistance to freight rate hikes. He warns higher fares would harm travelers while commodity freight rates act as a hidden tax on common goods, arguing public benefit lies in affordable transport and fair rates.
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New York
Perick D. Anglerwood
Eric Railroad
Prn
Underwood
Uae
Purdue extension prints 30000 Indiana farm ledgers this year
More than 30,000 Indiana farmers will keep books this year in a Purdue University extension division program. Over 24,000 ledgers were distributed through banks, with 5,000 via county agents. 146 banks in 107 counties received them, including Floyd and Webpg h counties. The ledgers, costing 1.46 each, track receipts expenses and inventories to aid income reports and profitable farming.
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Indiana
Agricultural Extension Department
Purdue University
Agricul Ucadarenta
Kommer
Floyd County
Adame
Elkhart
Vanderburg
Shelby and Johnson
Dindigon
Posey
Ome
Wade
Indiana Gubernatorial Nomination Narrows as Bush Withdraws
Indianapolis March 2 Edgar D Bush Salem withdraws from the Republican race for Indiana governor leaving J W Fesler Warren T Atcorna and Edward C Toner as the remaining candidates Bush cites financial constraints saying it is impossible for a moderate to build the needed organization and publicity He will back McCoy in the primary The piece also notes Thomas Taggart politics and Horthy election in Budapest with a Paris railroad strike ending after a settlement
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Ligu
Edgar D. Bush
Salem
J. W. Fesler
Warren T. Atcora
Edward C. Toner
Bush
Eecom
Washington
Thomas Taggart
Budapest
Nicholly Horthy
Chiet
National Assembly
Children’s Home Petition Guards Public Ward Status
In circuit court EB T Laugh Mn presided on a petition by Will Clattingly, trustee of Yeale township, to provide a permanent home for Ulla Cross, an four or five year old child of Ray Cross. The child, now with Charles Brenton in Pike County after exposure illnesses, was declared a public ward and ordered placed in an orphan or children’s home.
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EB. T. Laugh- Mn
Will Clattingly
Yeale Township
Ulla Cross
Ray Cross
Charles Brenton
Pike County
Local social notes list several neighbors visiting kin
The report mentions Quon Sir, Virgil Long calling out Jessie Cieut, and Mrs Thomas Rent visiting Thursday with Mr and Mrs Blair Chestnut of Ragtesville. Also listed are Mrs Last Byer, Mrs Daisy Roach and daughter Hazel, Mrs Or phe Hyer and daughter, and Mycel visiting Tuesday with Stra Estalla Chest a. Severg attended Dearmdo sale Ruusday.
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Quon
O'Connor
Virgil Long
Jessie Cieutg
Toc
Thomas Rent
Blair Chestnut
Ragtesville
Last Byer
Daisy Roach
Hazel
Orphe ‘Hyer
Mycel
Stra
Estalla Chest
A. Severg
Lloyd to face trial on communist conspiracy indictments
Chicago March 3 William Bross Lloyd will face trial for leading the Communist Maver party and fifteen other communists on indictments charging conspiracy to overthrow the government by force.
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Chicago
Marth
William Bross Lloyd
Whilietake
Treeantotermr
Communist Maver Party
Hotel Clerk Ties Amer Prinking Fake Doors
Mareh S. Joan Murphy, aged forty seven, died in a local hotel after a week of illness from suspected poisoning. Police report her death appears linked to ingestion of a substitute for whisky. Murphy leaves a widow and unclear statements about the circumstances.
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Amer
Pout Wayne
Tod
Mareh S
Joan Murphy
Oturphy
Marglesvilla Tinker Visits and Local News Recap
Miss Lorena Swayze attended a date at Fayette on Sunday while Frank Alich and wife moved to Garnettsville Saturday. Mrs Flora Fynn returned from Odson Saturday after visiting relatives. Homer Myera and family visited John Riggins and Parsons. Bliss Lumsey of Indian Folks visited Mrs Macy Stuckey Friday. Lillian Deol left for Dyxart Inca Wednesday.
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Lorena Swayze
Ayette
Flora Fiynn
Odon
Frank Alich
Garnettsville
T. G. Wadsworth
Belle Creek
Mich
Connersville
Todianapolis
Homer Myera
Filan
Au Kuteh
Dohn Allen, Jr
Tamboin City Overnight on Way to Petersburg
Wily the Lamb of Pike County serves a life sentence in Michigan City for a serious offense and travels with a prison officer. They arrived in Washington late last night and spent the night at the Meredith hotel. They rode the H and 2 train to Petersburg early this morning for a court hearing in his wife’s divorce suit.
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Wily
Lamb
Pike County
Michigan City
Seurvery
Washington
Fam
Meredith Hotel
Petersburg
Tamb
Prices in Chicago Shock Market Decline
Maltkier shoot down and prices in Chicago fall as traders react to sudden market movement. Ringo Krom and Harap Kedehts seen amid fluctuating bids, with most items listed at six cents.
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Chicago
Ringo Krom
Soldiers to Receive Extra War Pay Under New Ruling
The ruling grants privates an additional 30 percent to regular pay for service during the war and 20 percent for ice after July 2, 1919, with about 600,000 soldiers eligible. Claims should be filed with the director of finance claims division in the Munitions Building Washington DC using proper blanks and signatures by the soldiers themselves.
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Ives
Sheridan
Washington, D. C
Joy Lawyers
Senate votes to end fund for free seed distribution
Waldington March 5 Acme reports the senate agriculture committee endorsed by the new secretary of agriculture voted yesterday to eliminate the $210,000 line in the annual agricultural bill that funded continued distribution of free seeds to constituents. The move ends the time-honored seed distribution program backed by Congress members.
War prisoners return home from France reported in Swiss papers
Geneva dispatch says Germany will repatriate 300000 prisoners born in France, while Swiss papers quote Die Wacht am Rhein and Doptechtand Uber Alles declaring plans to prepare for the next war. The report notes activists in Switzerland and growing caution in Swiss media.
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Geneva
Germany
France
Switzerland
Kini
Daviess County to Send Sixteen Delegates to State Convention
The Republican county caucus headquarters announced that Daviess County will be entitled to sixteen delegates at the Republican state convention. The apportionment is based on the total number of votes cast in the recent election for secretary of state. The state convention will be held Wednesday and Thursday, May 14 and 15. The primaries will be held Tuesday, May 4.
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Republicare Mate Central Cauwiles
Daviess County
S Tate
Legalizing Liquor Laws Will Not Save Dealers
AML enforcement will proceed against dealers irrespective of statutes legalizing sale of liquor. Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Bureau says the law applies to beer up to 14 percent alcohol. New Jersey legislature bill on beer manufacturing and sale is noted.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Hener
Internal Revenue Hurtan
Roper
Jersex
Dware Furniture Placed By Museum Trustee Mrs Lavins
Mrs Lavins M. Masri widow of Tom Thumb dies, and her home remains will place furnishings in a museum exhibit. The collection reportedly includes small practical furniture pieces. The inheritance terms are described by the press service. The report also notes Soviet rail workers and railway laborers in a parallel news item.
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Aswodidted Press
Stbes
Ofareh
Lavins iV
Masri
Etom Thumb
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