Train Crashes Into Car Wrecking Scene Near Fairgrounds
Mrs Lytton and her sister survived a head on collision as a train struck their car on a track near the fairgrounds. The vehicle was crushed with debris and both women were pulled free and taken to Good Samaritan hospital. Doctors reported no serious injuries though nerves were shaken. The driver, Mr Lytton, could not explain how the crash occurred and said he failed to see the approaching train.
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Sete
Lytton
Fhe Gardner
Good Samaritan Hospital
Mr. Lytton
A. Lytton
Spprenenne
August Library Circulation Up With New Volumes
The August 1920 library report shows 4,536 books issued, up 1,280 from August 1919, 2,876 fiction titles in circulation, 1,060 total books issued, 46 new borrowers, 76 new volumes acquired, 44 withdrawn, and a total of 14,378 volumes. Notable new nonfiction and fiction titles added include works by Beard Barton Curtiss Haynes Warren Halsey Wendell Brown Foght Mahin OBrien London Beaman Gregory Cobbit Andreyev Wells and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publi Library
Ahawsa
Claar
Beard
Barton
Curtiss Companies
Europe
Haynes
Warren
Halsey
France
Wendell
Brown
Finch
Davis
Foght
Mahin
Yea Street
Austin
Ferber
O'Brien
13Th Floor
Thayer
Bea Bride
Williams
Fingers
Gregory
Adam
London
Paradise Green
Beaman
Cobbit Desire
Black
Wells
Wiggin
Andreyev
Woman and man fined over public kiss at Lincoln Park
Chicago police testified in court that a couple, Jane Smith and Edward Boyle of 518 North Clark, were caught kissing near Craft’s monument at Lincoln Park. The judge heard the Park Policeman describe the incident as improper behavior in a public spot, with the woman saying she would claim her rights even if it cost her money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jane, Smith
Edward Boyle
Clark Street
Lincoln Park
Craft
Jane
W.T. Parsons
Weil
Election day challenge to voters who miss or misstate fees
A commissioner warns that a Tre¢ stration likely would stand but individuals who failed to meet fee or registration requirements may have their right to vote challenged on election day. Mr Spencer urges correcting statements on October 4 to avoid disqualification.
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Mr. Spencer
Compissioners
Newberry Bridge Complete. C I T H Line Expands Freight
The White River bridge near Newberry on the C I T H road is completed. A large freight engine operated through Letweer Terre Haute and Evansville, increasing tonnage from 1 560 to about 3 090 tons. The company orders 6 400 cross ties and gravel from West Terre Haute, with rapid distribution by work trains.
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White River
Newberry
Gret
Letweer
Evansvillé
Ubese
Terre Haute
Trial calendar arranged for September term
The trial calendar for the September term of the circuit court was set by Judge J. W. Oydon and the Daviess County bar. Dates include September 17 for several cases, September 22 for Fargo company, September 25 for multiple hearings, with cases such as Cunninghair et al v. et al and Thompson v. Trompsyn listed among others.
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J. W. Oydon
Rmbers
Daviess County
Cunninghair
Ett
Fargo Company
Jett
Clements
Neyerett
Tingly
Thompson
Trompsyn
Hinds
Oma
Bostoh
AbsocrraD PaENS TRIEFA. Of tawp Milas Alico, formerly a postmanter here
AbsocrraD PaENS TRIEFA details a local figure once known as a postmanter, highlighting his public standing and recent activity. The piece notes his broad recognition in the community and hints at a shift in roles connected to an active campaign.
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Milas Alico
President refuses to reconvene committees to revise
Fragmented news text states the president refuses to reconvene committees to revise policy impacting miners and payments. The garbled source mentions Washington and names Beth Sop me, Wiebe, and Tipreeonpat amid unclear context. Entities are uncertain due to OCR errors.
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Associated Washington Beth Sop
Wiebe
Ps & BP
Gompers and labor politics in a changing Democratic era
The article portrays Samuel Gompers as a pivotal yet contested figure in American labor politics, detailing his frequent alliance shifts with the Democratic Party and his influence within the American Federation of Labor. It discusses his prominence in Europe and Britain, his reception at Buckingham Palace, and his role in mobilizing labor for Democratic campaigns amid a looming internal AFL leadership shift.
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Ae & Protective
England
Buckingham Pelace
Lahor
Neon
Rigan
Ameri Federation of Labor
Everry
Fesant Regine
Lo Bost
Couke
Gompers
Ec Gompers
Ren
Mr. Gomperz
A. F
Gf L
War housing sale fuels reconstruction effort near Bardstown
Chicago and Topeka dispatches report government sold over 6 000 wartime houses to individual buyers on time payments as part of a salvage for reconstruction amid housing shortages. Leroy Sherman notes these 27 title homes produced war materiel regions, aiding postwar need. Kansas shows rising farm tenancy with 67 4 percent in Scott county, prompting talk of state purchase aid and an amendment to the constitution on farm home purchases. Chicago aviation push seeks center status with a new landing field as part of a push by Alderman Guernsey. Wisconsin offers commercial art courses to meet vocational demand. American Ceramic Society meeting details promise talks on new Faseline extractions from natural gas.
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Chicago
Leroy “K
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
State Board of Agriculture
Scott County
Allen
Stathard
Mother Shot by 500 Blames Thief for Act
New York patrolman investigated a Brooklyn home after a gunshot report. Fourteen year old Mary Cammella said a strange man tried to rob her mother Anna Cammella. siblings Frink eleven and Alphonse nineteen supported the claim. Alphonse later admitted shooting his mother while cleaning a revolver, saying she told them to tell police to avoid trouble. Anna Cammella was taken to Kings County Hospital and was said to likely die. Alphonse was jailed.
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New York
Charles, Gifford
Fifth Avenue
Brookyln
Third Avenue
Mary Cammella
Mra Anna Cammella
Frink
Alphonse
Alphante
Senate panel studies campaign spendings daily action
The Senate Committee Investigating campaign expenditures recessed to consider future hearings in New York or Washington on September 22 after four witnesses failed to appear. Wrigley, Jr., Chicago. Charles Plez, Chicago. W. A. Woodburn, Cleveland. and George P. Carroll, Elizabeth, N. J. were named. A telegram from Frank Munsey demanded subpoenas for Governor Cox, but the committee deemed E H Moore present as a representative of the Ohio governor and sufficient.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Senate
New York
Washington
East
William Wrigley, Jr
Charles Plez
W. A. Woodburn
Cleveland
George P. Carroll
Elizabeth
N. J
Telegram
Associated Prensa
Ill
Cox
Kenyon
Frank A. Munsey
Efect
E.H. Moore
Ohio
Olive Thomas Dies After Hospital Poisoning
Actress Olive Thomas dies following apparent poisoning in hospital care. Reports from Associated Press indicate a dramatic and fatal medical incident surrounding the motion picture star amid ongoing questions about the circumstances and hospital treatment.
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Olive Thomas
Cox and Edge clash over committee gains and campaign claims
A row over a political committee pits Governor Cox against Senator Reed and others. Senator Edge, Republican of New Jersey, denounces Democrats as failing on substantial points and mocks Cox’s charges. The debate centers on committee use, testimony, and perceived insincerity in campaigning.
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Bentes
Kenyon
Demi
Eatg
Benator Edge
New Jersey
Hau
Cox
Cin
Reed
Mixs
Onison
Edge
Governor Cut
Heir Claim Sparks Montana Search for West Father’s Estate
In Bloomington Charles Owens, about forty, is named heir to a $65,000 estate of his father Benjamin Owens who died recently. Fred Owens, executor, and Charles Smail, bank cashier, head west toward Montana to locate the heir who has sent no word in twenty years. No confirmation yet on the heir’s identity or whereabouts.
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Lloomington, Ltd
Charles Owens
West
Benjamin Owens
Charles
Charles ¢Smail
First National Bank
Fred Owens
Montana
Ingun
Owens
Hardings attack on administration and wartime power
In Marion Ohio the Associated Press reports Senator Harding denouncing the administration as pursuing a "ruthless multicle" and a plan to surrender the Monroe Doctrine. He urges a policy favoring business, ending meddling by government, and seeks reorganization to restore efficient operation between government and private enterprise. He attacks a alleged alliance to perpetuate war powers and claims the government is twisted out of shape and needs overhaul.
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Wilson
Associated Press
Marion
Ohio
Hardinus
Monroe
Amond
Harding
Postmaster General Burleson Deficit Claim Sparks Debate
Chicago Sept 11 Representative Madden accuses Postmaster General Burleson of hiding a rail mail transport compensation deficit. Madden says railroads sought more pay, a dispute referred to the Interstate Commerce Commission. He claims adjustments by the commission would turn Burleson’s reported 28 million surplus into a 47 million deficit.
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Chicago
Burleson
Postales Department
Martin B Madden
Tilirois
Madden
Comerre
Renda
Postdiastem General
Post Office Department
Congrégsman Madden
Ohio Surplus Receipts Highlight GOP Governors
Washington census figures show Ohio among states where receipts exceed expenditures in the last fiscal year. The report notes 31 of 48 states ran a surplus, with Republican governors in charge of six of the 16 surplus states.
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Lureau
Washington
Ohio
Jamin M. Cox
Union
PeniNorth FARM Paige PROMISED BY Fiandina
Fragmentary OCR notes mention peniNorth FARM Paige promise by Fiandina and a reference to Chicago. The text is garbled but suggests a political promise related to agricultural policy associated with Senator Harding era. No clear event date or full entities.
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peniNorth Farm
Paige
Fiandina
Fragmentary 1900s text fragment on national self reliance
Disjoint lines claim belief in a self-sustaining independent nation with cultural industry and political equality. The garbled OCR reads as a political manifesto fragment stressing security and equal status, but lacks coherent structure or identifiable entities.
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Huguedreda
US opposed to Cox plan to aid European bonds
Chicago reports Congressman James W. Good argues that adopting Governor Cox’s plan to stabilize European credit would burden Americans. He cites Europe’s wartime debts and compares U S wealth to European liabilities, warning that supporting the Wilson League could press taxpayers to cover bankrupt European nations.
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United States
Wilson League
Cox
Chicago
James W. Good
Appropriations Committee
The
House
Republican National Committee
Tust
Mr. Goood
Great Britain
London
France
Italy
Wilson Lewsue
Nauions
Mey
Iso
Wisconsin voters demand change in federal administration
The Wisconsin visitor reports that voters seek a sound economical federal system, reduce debt, and end wasteful spending. He notes Governor Cox’s Wisconsin tour drew crowds but faces opposition from critics who accuse Democrats and Republicans of avoiding current national issues.
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Wesconsin
Pau Hoa
Hertatorimers Lockay
Peyle
Wisconsin
Wuart
Dhklon Sail
United States
Goverber Cox
Phil
Rexall Stores to Conduct Straw Vote for President
Rexall drug stores nationwide will again run a presidential straw vote starting October 1. In Washington, ballots are available at the Rexall store of C. C. Wintims at Main and Second Streets for men and women to cast secret ballots after registering to prevent repeats. Results will be tabulated daily by the United Drug Company and broadcast each night, showing state and national tallies in each store window.
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Rexall Drug Stores
Rexall Drug Store
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Rexall
C. C .Wintims
Main
Rexall Drugs
United States
United Drug Company
Berton
Enach
McAdoo Refuses to Speak in Indiana
The Indianapolis Star reports Willa G. McAdoo declined to speak for the Democratic cause in Indiana and New York, amid opposition by Thomas Taggart and George B. Hines to presidential aspirations. The move signals sympathy with anti Montreal prohibitions enforcement and shifts in campaign strategy across three states.
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Indianapolis Star
New Yo
Willa G. McAfoo
Democratic Fawse
Indiana
Wingis
New York
Thomas Taggart
George B. Ree
Murphy
McAdoe
Hurean
McAdoo
Garding Tls
Harding Support Signals Republican Steel of Party
The article quotes a political figure endorsing Warren G. Harding and criticizing the Democratic party. It argues the Solid South and labor tensions align with Republican administration proposals. It asserts Harding as a strong, decisive leader who will provide stable governance and fair treatment for workers.
Harding On Labor and Chicago Relations
Senator W. G. Harding comments on labor and management relations in a New York weekly interview. He says he has faith in men, believes the average man is square, and that workers should be informed about conditions to counter inflammatory misrepresentations. He urges frank dealings between employers and employees to foster mutual understanding in industry.
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T. V. Ocyan' Rch Bufaic
Fas Taternatter
Ail Fl
Harding
Baunseltt
Spublican
Democratic Pa
Deratic
Eouth
Uth
United Hours
Thia
V.hicago
Egent
W. . G. Harding
Cribleoyer
Foyes
New York
Haring
League Abuts Dominated States In Primary Showdown
The writing notes the League’s debacle in Georgia where Thomas F Watson secured a decisive Democratic majority, signaling near-certain election. In New Hampshire Senator Morcy faced Republican renomination amid an antileague stance, while Wisconsin backed Republicans over James Thompson. Senator Lenroot emerged as a strong anti League Republican supporter with Lodge reservations.
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Chicago
Anne
Watson
New Hapshire
Morcy
Hampshire Spe
Othe Republicans
Wisconsin
James Thompson
Lenfogt
Rotifie
Franh ed Propaganda Causes Bankers Outcry
A Chicago report from September 11 describes widespread banker and bank employee backlash to a propaganda pamphlet advocating nation unity. The pamphlet, distributed via government mail and printed on treasury stationery, targets the Treasury and aims to influence officials.
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Chicagor
Amnong Bankers and Bank Employees Ag
Geigue of Nations
John Jamy
Pr Teria
Eadquartera
Republican Natioral
Tiperculttry
Bkers
Harding visit to Minnesota dazzles farmers and officials
Senator Harding's trip to Minnesota featured a rousing reception with thousands of rural supporters and farm leaders. The day included a public address, exchanges with citizens, and demonstrations of agricultural sentiment that bolstered Harding's standing among farmers and longtime allies.
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Chicago
Senstor Hardingg
Minnesota
Tate
Néwag
Hardy
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