Letter From Far North Describes Winter and War News
A long letter from a distant region recounts extreme cold with temperatures near zero and occasional -25 degrees, snow, frozen rivers, and sleighs on ice. It discusses Christmas timing, clothing warmth, and local life, then shifts to the American Bolshevik question near Vladivostok with critical views on the Bolsheviks and reports of fighting and political conditions.
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Washington
Gelenga
Verkne
Siberia
Vladivostok
America
Beria
Bolshevki
Kolchaik
Kolghaik
Siberih
Women voters cast ballots amid uneasy camp conditions
Fragmentary text notes women are prepared to vote with 34 precincts. The speaker mentions no longer staying in the camp or barracks, spending money on supplies, and plans to withdraw the expedition in spring. The mood is a call to end the stay.
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Farracks
Franklin Wins Indiana B Crown Defeating Jefferson
Franklin captured the Indiana state thme school basketball crown by defeating Jefferson of Lafayette in the Hoosier cladsit final at Indiana University eleven to twelve. The team’s path included an overtime 14 to 12 win over Anderson, the strongest test of the tournament. Jefferson upset Hartford City to reach the final, while Burris of Washington earned honorable mention on the all state team. Harold Laughlin of Bedford won the Jacob Gimbel prize for sportsmanship.
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Inklin
Indiana State
Jefferson
Lay Fayete
Indiana University
Anderson
Hartford City
Washington
Burris
Indianapolis Star
Telleving
White
Franklin
Hooker Anderson
Vandivier
Friddle
Allen
Greencastle
C. Crowe
Wolski
Roseburs
Rochester
Harold If. Laughlin
Bedford
Jacob
Gimtbel
Gimbell
Laughlin
Indiana schools urged to end term shortening practice
Indiana state education officials warned township trustees against closing rural schools before the 120 day minimum. Reports show some districts kept schools underfull. trustees faced mandamus suits to reopen. Officials cited tax levy constraints as a factor and noted some districts already reopened to avoid legal issues.
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State de Partment of Public Instruction
B. J. Burris
Miz .Burris
Spencer County
Local Strike Leaves Dagper Factories Short-Handed
In Dagper Indiana on March 13 workers report only partial return to work as the local strike continues. Factories remain short-handed this week while crews negotiate terms and attempt to resume full production.
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Dagper
Ind
Accidental Shooting Endangers Miss Overton Relative in Newcastle
In Newcastle an eleven year old boy, while handling a revolver in a house, fired a shot that struck Miss Overton, paralyzing her waist down. The weapon discharged as an adult family member attempted to manage it, causing injuries in a room where a guest and others were present. The incident involves Miss Overton Wind visiting and Earl Bales, with relief and concern voiced by relatives.
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Upitle Overton
Sevan
Newcastle
Ylar Allen
Oveyton
Overton
West Street
Thair
Misa
Earl Bales
Castis
Daugh Mildress Baley
Howel
Weather and farming plans for Pitt County shift next week
The county foresees dry earth this week into next and farmers like Berns prepare fields for corn and oats. County officials say workable conditions will allow early planting while weather remains a concern.
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Berns
Ber
Study of Times Labor Memes Erosion Protests Report
The draft text shows a visit to the White House by Wil Gren and the Culled Workers of America secretary to press a study of nine reports on wages and hours. They seek to iron out issues by examining analyses and possible reforms.
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Ted Press
Wil Gren
Mimoerica
maJjopi
Bers
Hh l Commission
Bausaaa
Lewis
Lope
Wilxen
Contest win by Miss Holtzclaw in final spelling
Miss Ir die Holtzclaw aged student won a county spelling contest held Monday at school. The event featured 75 written words with Blissitzclaw missing only one hyphen. Miss Jason daughter of George Holtzclaw represented the south with other contestants from Walput street and west end.
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Holtzclaw
Jason
George Y Holtzclaw
Eri
Mary Feagansl
Tépher
Blissitzclaw
Juanita, McLamore
Ig 3
Walput Street
Arid West End
Teblaw
Washington
Publi Schools
Treaty Fight Deepens As Dearlock Seen In Washington
Washington March 16 The Senate narrowly adopts a treaty reservation by a vote of 56 to 26 with more than two thirds needed. Democrats join Republicans in supporting the action while others oppose. The reflection suggests a contentious path toward November decisions and party alignments.
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Washington D. C
Eka
An -Erid
Senate
Cullop Feels Mentioned as Senate Run Candidate
Indianapolis report notes former representative William Allen Cullop often named as a possible successor after Toggar t withdrawal. Demo leaders signal sentiment shifts and Cullop may announce candidacy for the 71st State Senate seat.
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Indianapolis
To. Thoma Ag4
Htule Frock
Wiliam Allen
Cullop
Toggart
Justice Department Agent Arrives to Probe Prices
United States justice officials arrive in the city to pursue a wide ranging inquiry into profits on meat bread clothing shoes and dry goods. Charles P. Tighe leads the investigation for the bureau of investigation as a federal grand jury nears convening next month. Otis W. Roberts says the visit is not tied to recent coal industry grand jury actions.
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Roberts
Charles P. Tighe
Bureau of Investigation
Federal Grand Jury
Tighe
United States District
Washington
Otis W. Roberts
Department of Justice
Anil
Ruling Clarifies Soldier Exemption Rules for 1921
County auditor Paplet J. Myers reports Attorney General Ric Stans juror has ruled that civil and Mexican War soldiers and widows qualify for exemptions on property up to 1 000 dollars but not when total assessed value exceeds 9 000 dollars. Exemptions for 1921 must be filed before May 1.
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Paplet J. Myers
Ric Stans‘jury
Stangbury
New Baseball Rules Update Calls for Pitching and Scoring Changes
The article outlines amended baseball rules including banning spitballs next fall, catchers barred from aiding passes, umpire control on postponed games, altered stolen base credits, and home run recognition. It also covers schedules, waiver-based transactions, outcomes on the final play, catcher errors on third strikes, and updated error crediting for first basemen and fielding records.
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Ike
Sudnath Buys Bunading 2 Home Porhis Eurotr
Local business report notes Sudnath acquiring Bunading 2 home Porhis Eurotr, marked as an important real estate transaction on Main Street. Details are sparse and source appears fragmented.
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Sudnath
Bunading
Germany Faces Dual Government Clash Amid Turmoil
Reports from Paris indicate ongoing negotiations for a compromise between Berlin and Stuttgart as factions battle for control. Clashes leave dozens dead or wounded, with Hamburg and Berlin suburbs recounting casualties. A Dutch report notes a Soviet republic proclaimed at Hof Bavaria.
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Associated Press
Germany
Berlin
Stuttgart
Strugg
Paris
Ebert
Todd
Kapp
Socialista
Epi
Hamburg
Suestitz
Hangor
Oosterland
Wierin
Gignan
Hague
Kudendear
Amsterdam
Berl
Hof
Bavaria
Free Scholarships for Washington 1 8 Boy
Washington high school students receive access to one hundred free scholarships at the Pouw University through Edward Rector of Chicago. The program covers four years of tuition and fees, with loan fund access, aimed at recognizing character and scholastic achievement.
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Washington Bish School
Edward Rector
Chicago
Pouw University
Uhe
High School
Indiana
Manu
Diploma Examinations Set For Saturday March x
The first annual eighth grade graduation examination will be held Saturday March 20 in Daviess County with sites listed in Barry township Montgomery Bogard Epson Ilmore Rinora Harrison Glendale Madison Odon Reeve Alfordsville Steele Plainville Van Brien Eaglesville Veale Scudder. County Superintendent James E. Gil ley announced rules have been sent to teachers and all applicants have completed the regular eighth grade work. Examinations will begin as early as possible with applications to be furnished by the applicant in Washington township requiring the applicant to provide their own pen.
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Daviess
James E.gilley
Barry Township
Montgomery
Bogard
Epson
Ilmore
Rinora
Harrison
Glendale
Madison Odon
Reeve
Alfordsvile
Steele Plainville
van, Brien
Eaglesville
Veale
Scudder
Washington County
Washington
Ares Busy in George Marshall Campaign
Ga March 16 Ares busy in George Marshall campaign operations announced yesterday that they had solved more than the required one signatures with his name in place and a crucial approval sought.
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Marshall
Ropporters
Ares
George
ACON
Suiport
Indiana congressman eyed as potential U.S. senator
Reports from Vincennes say former representative from Indiana's Second district may run for the United States Senate after Thomas Taggart withdrew from the race. The rumors circulated amid political shifts in the state capital.
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Vincennes
William al Curllepe
Major Snider's Civil War Service and Reserve Role Highlighted
The piece recounts W. Snider of Bedford Road, a Civil War veteran and Major in the Indiana National Guard. It details his early service from private to captain, his promotions, and his command of Company I, Ist Infantry, LMG, during the late 1890s, noting his readiness for duty if war arose.
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Georg J. Dery
Frank Snider
W. Snider
Bedford Road
B. Gallant
Sdit
Sniler
Indiana National Guard
Ist
LMG
Ane
Vnt
Unti
Registration Day Report Warns on Voter Confusion
The piece describes registration day in China with voter confusion and unclear deadlines. It notes two registration days before the election and stresses voters must register to be eligible. It mentions costs, officials, and the need for sworn applications and proper forms.
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Tochina
Sesame Republi
Peter
Elpetiog
Milonauay
Gowders
Potter Divorce Unfolds From Vintennes to Mt Carmel
The Vintennes Sun reports a romance ending in divorce filings between Malinda Potter and Claude Potter. Potter traced his wife through Mt Carmel Washington Clinton and Indianapolis to a boarding house with their four year old son in the care of an old woman for several days. Clergy and Pentecostal mission on north Seventh street figure in the tale as he sought to accompany her to Mt Carmel for similar services. Mrs Potter reportedly left with her father Ralph Mallett for Ballam?
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Vintennes Sun
Dave
Exinda
Malinda Potter
Claude Potter
Potter
Mt. Carmel
Washington
Iinton
Indianapolis
North Seventh Street
William.Mathene
Rome
Hinton
Abe
Mt. Carmé
Ralph Mallett
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