Proposals and Incidents Across States and Cities
Regional agricultural statistics, a murder charge case, home making by new instructors, coal receipt totals at Duluth, a Safety Council congress, and plans for universal fingerprinting. Notable items include Paul H. Taxticultural statistician report, charges in Indiana, dance at Manhattan and new home economics instructors resigning for marriage, Duluth coal figures for July, Safety Council gathering in Milwaukee, and universal fingerprinting proposals in Minnesota and national contexts.
Cox and Wilson clash over autocratic power in campaign debate
Massachusetts politician James Reynolds cites fears of autocratic rule tied to Wilson and Cox. The Republican committee member argues that electing Cox would continue concentrated executive power, while critics warn of more Wilson era dominance.
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Smart
Wilson
Xaid
James Teynolds
Massachusetts
Republican Trons
White House
Cox
Woodrow Wilson
Kansas Wheat Crop Estimates Clashing Over Acreage
Topeka Kan Sept 6 The Kansas wheat crop size may be Kansas second or third largest when the state board of agriculture releases its monthly estimate A discrepancy of about 26 million bushels exists between state and federal estimates due to different methods of calculating wheat acreage State officials rely on county assessor returns reporting 945694 acres while federal figures show 156 0? the discrepancy stems from differing acreage calculations The state board notes final yield depends on later reports Judge Reed of the Industrial Relations Court estimates the crop may exceed 1560000 bushels and other figures compare with 1914 and prior yields The state board gathers data from roughly 2200 correspondents across towns while federal statisticians use 1800 observers
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Topeaka
Kan
Kansas
Kansas State Board of Culture
Kannas. Agricultural, Board
Rald Seciary
J. C
M. Reed
State Industrial Relations Court
Mohr
Feach- P
Paxton
Fale
Ehip
Tedera Statistician
Newspaper publishers face rate hikes amid production costs
The Minneapolis Tribune notes publishers defend higher subscription and advertising rates as labor and newsprint costs soar. Paper prices rose 25 to 60 percent, straining finances and risking bankruptcies without reader support.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Ita Payrelis Hive
Republican organization pleased with registration in Indiana
Indiana registration results pleased the Republican state organization said at state headquarters after reports from county and district chairs. Secretary F. E. Schorteneke noted gratification with the initial registration and urged continued effort over the next thirty days. Women and men registering support Republican principles, with another chance before the November 3 vote.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Republica
F. E. Schortenekee
Republican Party
Shen
Governor Question Aids Campaign in Nation Wide Push
Fragmented OCR text shows references to governor, campaign, and national appeal. Mentions Wilson's stance and American people. Dates and clear actions are unclear, but the item centers on political leadership and statewide campaigning.
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Cox
Wilson
Cox and Garfield in Ohio Republican contests through 1920s
The text traces Ohio Republican voting trends from 1920 to 1924, noting Cox’s plurality defeats and elective outcomes. It cites Garfield and Willis as rivals, lists vote totals such as Cox 493,803 and Garfield 10, etc., and mentions a 25,000 defection in Hamilton County altering an expected Republican victory.
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Repub
Brong
Garford
Cox
Willis
Rogresaive
Ms ‘Voten
Garfield
Wininon
Peanie
Ohio
Hnamilton Unty
Cincinnati
Repub Kan
Hamilton
Evansville man shoots girl then kills himself in hike
In Jasper Indiana George Dun, eighteen, shot Selma Blunk near Mise Tunk's home during a quarrel and fled. He returned and killed himself with a revolver after firing three shots from eight feet away. Authorities cite a fever or doubt as possible motive.
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Evansville
Selma Blunk
W J Humgton Dies After Long Railway Career
W J Humgton, once a conductor on the 8 passenger train, served Morgan's Sale era and later as passenger and freight agent. He retired after reaching the service age limit, ending a long railway career with active transport of troops during the war.
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Wilartyning
Gale
Ministers Assigned at Terre Morte Meeting
Closing session for the White River conference of the denomination at Terre Morte on Sunday with ministers Bcigrult Aje Lindnvitte named to assignments.
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White
Cox Attacks Demagogic Campaign Tactics at New York Luncheon
Gov Cox criticized the presidential race tactics at a New York Democratic club luncheon. He denounced what he called demagoguery and warned that a candidate must not descend to such a level while wielding immense national power. The crowd reacted with mixed applause to his remarks.
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Chie Tribune
Gov. Cox
National Democratic Club
York
Cox
Colk
Big Rock mystery stirs locals after strange roar heard
Residents report a loud roar near Big Rock at dusk on an unclear date. Witnesses describe a deep rumble and brief lights in the sky, prompting curiosity but no verified explanation from authorities. No injuries or damages reported as investigators catalog nearby terrain.
Campaign finance debate shows Cox aid groups influence
A fragment discusses campaign funding and influence around Cox and the Democratic party. It questions who supports Republicans and Democrats, noting financiers, munition makers, and international financiers. It accuses attempted intimidation and Russianlike tactics, then defends Republicans against ties to wealth and wartime profits.
Running Aldermen Run Through Tumultuous Campaign Commentary
The piece cites Evansville Journal remarks on Gov Co and Gov Cox amid presidential race taunts. It notes Wilson and Hay budgets, committee hearings, and alleged campaign tactics. The language reflects partisan tension and references to Taft era figures and political figures’ conduct.
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Evansville
Oye
Gov. Co
AN & Freesidentind
Gav. Cox
Murphy
Nugcent
Brennan
Fagzart
Marsh
Air
Wilson
Diuwell
Cummings
George White
Tegne
Chicago
Ells Estimee
Suga
Hay
Huyn
White
Gov. Cox
Edulf
Sernor
Cours
Gov. Cyx
Charres
Eopv
Sound campaigning and the railroad law in politics
The piece argues campaign tactics rely on sharp contrast rather than factual persuasion. It notes Senator Harding’s Ohio speech on railroad regulation, praising honest tone even as it forecasts unions and rail employers wanting more favorable terms, while suggesting the law’s constructive potential may influence voters and officials.
Fort de Chartres restored with state funds opens in Illinois
Associated Press briefs note the four mile east Fort de Chartres restoration near Prairie de Rocher, Illinois, completed with a $12,250 legislative appropriation and opening this month. Other items cover Kentucky soldiers sewing exhibit at the state fair, Chicago safety council formation, Great Lakes St Lawrence hearings planned in October, and a reunion of the Eighty Fourth Armored Division at Camp Taylor Louisville October 11-19.
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Springfield
Fort de Chartres
Illinois
Prairie de Rocher.or
Louisville
Kentucky
Phin
Iformer
Feneee
Chicago
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Wa
Camp Taylor
Batlark
Ireapiea Co
Newpeyer
Owand
Hols
Indiana
Atsi
World tour remarks spark debate on American ideas abroad
A Western Electric official defended a world tour praising American ingenuity despite a mixed reception abroad. The Harvard group of 40 student architects and engineers left for Argentina and Mexico to aid reconstruction in devastated regions. Washington reported American aid to Central American states totaling about 124 million dollars in the past year, with imports and exports showing notable growth. Calvary, Texas ranked second in U S port export value for the year, and New York departures outpaced other ports. Immigration reform plans for a new arrival policy were announced for a future island settlement, while Germany prepared to display the flag in Rhineland areas under Allied oversight. A ten day drama institute in Chicago and safety measures for autos were noted, along with an Illinois livestock exchange project and a major Texas-Oklahoma boundary dispute entering the U S Supreme Court.
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Western Electric
China
Idee Hee
Snme
Barib
Harvard
Yeung
Eriginegera
Harvend University
Argorin
Meare
Hundreds to Attend M. E. Conference in Vincennes
Vincennes Indiana September 8 The eighty ninth annual meeting of the Methodist Episcopal Church conference will be held September 15 to 26 at the new building on the site dedicated May 1919. The Indiana conference covers the southern half of the state from Terre Haute to Richmond. There are 346 ministerial members, a healthy increase expected in membership, and preparations emphasize broader work and representation under Bishop Anderick D. There is notable interest in new work and plans for the career.
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Vincennes
Ind
Vincennex
Thin City
Pennsylvania
Terre Haute
Indianapolia
Richmond
Alceterre
Bishanderick D
New Indiana
Knights of Columbus Hold Annual Election
A Washington-based Knights of Columbus council held its annual election Tuesday night. Elected officers include Grand Knight James Hoean, Grand Knight Jake Manda, and others such as William George-Heffernant, Albert Brewer, and Tosenich Keiler.
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Washington
Knights of Cahimhes
Jamea Hoean
Jake
Mandaec
William George -Hefférnant
TA Albert
Tosenich Keiler
Paseirer
Reunion of the Fifty Pipes At Anguali
A terse note records a reunion event titled the fifty pipes gathering. The entry mentions Indiana volunteer involvement and a Meyer reference, with sparse readable details suggesting a small community or fraternal gathering centered on the pipes and shared history.
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Sen ‘Ricty-fitth
Anguali
Election Inspectors Named by Commissioners in Wash County
Lists of polling place precincts and inspectors named by county commissioners for Wash County. Names include Charles Bassett Ziba Heeter Finstings F. Hosting Pitth Ow ar McClankey Amy Bastin Hugh Ett, Artie Whereover and others across Elmore and Washington townships with inspectors assigned per precinct.
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Sens County
Commissionera
Wash
Charles Bassett
Ziba ‘Eater
Finstings
Pitth
Owar McClankey
Wwe
Jahnenn
Edward
Nyse
Mike Sorgult
A. W. Allen
Artie Whereover
Amy Bastin
Hughett
Parr
Fenmans
John Scholl
Washington
Hird
Marto Harris
Pourth
Fair Conner
Rorard Ja
Ala Hindman
Seth Myer Elmore Townghin
Firet
Ste de Rey
Revil
Williama
Fiat Precinct
John C. Besaley
Mattinglyert
Coal Tarenzerom Lens Menel Flooded by Enemy
A fragmentary report notes flooding at Lens mines during the war. German action flooded the pits destroying access and likely halting extraction. The incident is part of wartime mine dangers and preservation of workers.
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Fringt
Thieves Sentenced In Indiana Grand Larceny Case
In Vincennes Indiana on September 8 Charles Ade twenty two, and others aged nineteen to twenty three, pleaded guilty at the Acxchrenlt court to grand larceny. Sentences include indeterminate terms at Jefferson Mc Cade and fourteen years for others. Disfranchised for five years. one suspect charged with theft from a farmer in the northern county. Three involved were navy deserters arrested in Nashville.
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Vincenses
Ind
Charles
Albur
Jefferson
Mc Cade
Cndewie
Herge
Fle
Shumer
Renson
AeArmint
Emison
Seven pts Result From Pot Poisoning Concoction
Sept 8 Rochester New York. A list of fatalities among civilian employees of the Bakewood plant grew as deaths linked to drinking tainted alcohol increased. Clon Lucier of Rochester and Mary Davis of nearby New York were named among the deceased as investigators work to recover and determine the toxin.
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Clon Luciur
Rochester
Yo Davis
Pene Mary
O'léary
Investigation into Work on tampering case proceeds
Jury and officials discuss allegations of tampering as the investigation continues. Judge Coulter considers a pardition action regarding claimed alterations in court records. The committee has not recommended a procedure and awaits a Supreme Court ruling on arson relevance.
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Vv Incennes
Attee
Caivery
Houghton
Jnodge
Recorda
Wiliam Homkegaraon
Supreme Court
Supreme * Rt
Woman Hurt as Runaway Wagon Frightens Horses
Mrs. Brank Wilson of Mankato City sustained fractured ribs and facial injuries when a wagon team bolted on a Tuesday afternoon near Twelfth and McKinley Avenue. She was dragged by the wagon while waiting for her husband, with bystanders assisting as the horse drew the wagon into the street.
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Brank. Wilson
Man
Efternoon
Sue
Winnon
Kick in Ach by Mule Sicily injures
A terse report notes an incident in Sicily involving a mule and an attack. The incomprehensible OCR fragment mentions injuries and a person, but lacks clear names, dates, or locations to provide precise details. The readable elements point to a harm event with a mule-related action and resulting injuries.
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