Women vote shifts US political balance in 1916 analysis
Analyzing early enfranchisement shows women likely to vote at about 32 percent nationally, with higher rates in the North and lower in the South due to disfranchisement of Black voters. Maine’s women favored Republicans, signaling a potential landslide for Harding and Coolidge, and suggesting women could decide November outcomes.
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Jo Maine
United States
Republiccan
Washington
Harding
Coolidge
New York
Hurdee
Pennsylvania
Perent ‘Yutlon
Proman
Hughes
Wilson
Ohio
WG By &Y
Maine
Deay
South
League of Nations
League
Coal Operators Aim to Lift Weekly Soft Coal Output
Washington reports coal operators seek to exceed 12,000,000 tons weekly from now to December to avert shortages. The National Coal Association says car supply constraints hindered summer output but railroad executives will meet requirements. If 12,000,000 tons weekly occurs, the deficiency due to underproduction could ease after December 1.
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Washington
National Coal Association
United States Geological Survey
Entertainers to Give Concert at St. Simons
A local chautauqua event promises a concert at St. Simons featuring famed performers from Dixon and other groups. Organizers invite residents to attend and enjoy a series of weeklong performances.
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Cman
St. Simons
Marshall's Dilemma and Sad Reflections on a Father’s Madness
Fragment from a Fort Wayne San Francisco convention note recalls a father driven by mental strain as readers ponder the emotional impact of Mr. Coy’s departure. The text hints at family tension and social concern amid public events.
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Fort Wayng News
San Francisco
Coy
Mr Bland's Work Sparks Wide Support in District
Vincennes readers praise Congressman Bland as a hard working representative who delivers for constituents. His meetings draw crowds and turnout proves enthusiasm for his message while critics push back against government waste and corruption revealed in Bland's investigative books.
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Vincennes ‘Commercial
Bland
Ond
Essidhi
Br. Bland
Mw Roluss
Mr. Bland
Kelso Elected Moderator by Indiana Presbyter
The Indiana Presbytery met at Lenmen church in Dubois county and elected the Rev. A. H. Kel of Vincennes moderator. The Rev. FP. Padgett and M. L. Harris were named temporary clerks. Forty delegates attended amid pleasant weather and a twenty mile trip from Uuin w church. The body voted on general assembly matters including union women elders and deacons and changing meeting time to March. Home Mission reports were encouraging and Chrisney church was dissolved. The spring meeting will be at Hemenway Memorial church Boonville where H. J. McCoal becomes pastor.
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Dubois
A. H. Kel
Vincennes
FP. Padgett
M. L. Harris
Uuin W
Indiana Presbytery
General Assembly
Ourgame
Chrisney Church
Hemenway Memo
Boonville
I H
J. McCoal
Warning Against Fake Fruit Beverages
Associated Press report from Washington warns against fake fruit beverages flooding the soft drink market since Prohibition. Many orange drinks sold cold contain mostly carbonated water and artificial orange flavor with colorings, violating the Pure Food Act if sold as real juice.
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Associated Press
Washington
BD. C
Public Help Service
Paymeat of Agriculture
Hoover Chauffeur Drove Hoover’s Car in Europe
Linton Stewart, a young man from the Second district, served as Herbert Hoover’s chauffeur for four months in Europe. He drove in Belgium and Germany while Hoover inspected relief work, completing twenty months in motor transport service. He described Hoover as “Fine” when asked his impressions, but shared little about wartime experiences.
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Stebert
Stewart
Linton Youn
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Motor Trans
Hoover Prance
Belgium
Germany
Iniasion
Beveridge to Hit Campaign Trail in Republican Bid
Indianapolis Sept 27 Senator Albert J Beveridge announced he will major speeches for the Republican ticket. He will open in Chicago and proceed to Lincoln Nebraska and Indianapolis making several appearances in October.
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Indianapolis
Albert J. Beveridge
Republica
Fox Hunt at Flat Rock Attracts Big Crowd
The fox hunt at Flat Rock drew a large crowd as the event began today along the fork river area. Organizers anticipated strong turnout and noted local participation from residents and supporters.
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Fox Hunt
Flat Rock
Cena
Unclear Text Fragment Incomplete Narrative
OCR fragment mentions Mr Hane and a journey to Rome with others, but the context and details are fragmentary and unclear. No definite event, date, or entities clearly defined for a proper caption.
Funeral services for young Byrd girl held at Wheatland Church
The funeral was held at 2 PM from the Christian church in Wheatland for Catharine Byrd aged seven. The brief notice notes she was a member of the church and survived by relatives, including Douglas Burt Stewart Byrd.
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Tessard
Lingerini
Catharine Byrd
Uregue Pawoning
E .Christian Church
Wheatland
Byrd
Wong
Bkesie
Douglas Burt Stewart Byrd
Walker Improves and Leaves Hospital After Injury
Ed Walker of a local company shows improvement after a prolonged illness. At Vincennes a journey through Samaritan Hospital notes his recovery with friends optimistic about his return home.
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Rejaly
Ed Walker
Yare Company
Geveral Days
Vincennes
J Walker
Carmel Indians Routed by Washington Colts at Woodsdown Park
The Washington Colts defeated the Carmel Indians to in a Sunday afternoon game at Woodsdown Park. The visitors struck early with three runs, but the Colts, aging but steady, outran and outplayed their more experienced opponents. Fans filled the stands as Carmel showcased strong batting and fielding, signaling a spirited but lopsided contest.
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Washington Colts
T& Carme Dlands
Indians
Woodsdiwn Park
Colts
Celta
Nee
Four Killed in Irish Feud Police Slaying and Vengeful Shootings
In Belfast Falls district on the night of a police patrol, Constables Laymard and Carroll were shot as a mob attacked after a pub incident. The killings spread to civilians Edward Trodzen, John Mel Fadden, and John Gaynor, with masked assailants raiding homes and firing into rooms. Military orders restore public law and order after rioting.
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Laymard
Carroll
Fall
Fira
Leonard
Farrell
Keurin
Asantianta
Farrett
Edward Trodzen
John MelFadden
John Gaynor
Byringfield Red Barracks
WeFadden
Seve
Sherter
Gaynor
Springfield Road
Wtake
Miliary
Fragmentary notes from a local fair event
Readable fragments describe a fair at a location with mentions of Mr Ardaie and a group labeled 87 7 Unique. The text is incomplete and lacks clear actions or outcomes to form a full report.
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Ardaie
International obligations and the league's failures cited
The speaker argues that enforcing US obligations would invite global demands and allow nations to act freely under crisis conditions. He contends the League of Nations has failed, citing the Polish-Russian dispute as a stark example of its ineffectiveness and the fragile promise of peace and justice.
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United States
League of Nations
Russia
Human Fly Thief Robs Four Hotels In Week
Police hunt a mysterious burglar described as a human fly who has robbed four well known New York hotels in the last week and escaped with a large sum of money. An all points bulletin was issued Sunday to area stations.
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New York
New ‘York
Missouri Population Report From Census Bureau
The census bureau announced Missouri's population as 3,403,547, an increase of 2.0 percent over ten years. The report, dated September 27, notes the rise and cites the current total for the state.
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Missouri
Arsociated Press
Washinonton
D. C
Rhodes Scholars Named From U S Colleges for Oxford
The annual Rhodes scholarship selections were announced by Prof. Frank Aydelotte. Kentucky's John H. Davis of the University of Kentucky, Normal Littell of Wadash College from Indiana, and William Phierson of Vanderbilt University from Tennessee are chosen, subject to Rhodes trustees ratification.
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Rhodes
United States
University of Oxford
Frank Aydelotte
Massachusetts Institute of Technolgy
Uw Rhodes
Kentucky
John H. Davis
Lexington
Indiana
Normal Littell
Wabash College
Ingdinapolis
Tennessee
William — Phiersen
Vanderbilt University
Nashville Tenn
State election board reaffirms voting ban for noncitizen natives
The Indiana election officials reaffirmed a 101% position that natives of foreign countries may not vote if their countries are at war with the United States. Attorney General Ele Stansbury cites a 1918 ruling. seven weeks earlier W. O. Spencer noted it had not been withdrawn. A state of war exists with Germany and Austria.
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Ele Stansbury
Permane
Indiana
United States
W. O. Spencer
Germany
Austria
Woman Sentenced for Operating Still in Hammond
Mary Misicky, an underage still operator, was jailed for thirty days after federal agents found mash and whiskey in large quantities at her home. Testimony noted she previously lost a leg in a railroad accident two years earlier and was producing Nyuer to have alcohol to bathe the stump.
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Hammond
Ind
Miary Misicky
Klotz Fiere
Last Day for Registration for Hoosier Republicans
The republican organization urges members to register by Monday October 4 as the final registration deadline. All voters not yet registered must file proper blanks before 4 p.m. on that day, in Medina or at the registration boards, per law.
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Nex
Itn Medina
Public School Program and Student Effort Noted
The article reports on a public program by the high school with tests this week showing many students not fully engaged in work. It notes faculty actions, parent reminders, and a Friday program in the school auditorium featuring candidates for student leadership and a talk by Mr. Ben Clawson.
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Ada
Atthi
Troops to Quiet Strike Zone in West Virginia
Federal troops guard a Mingo County strike zone in West Virginia to prevent unlawful gatherings and demonstrations. The move follows court action and state orders amid tensions in the coal region.
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West Virginia
Chasivstun
Minge
WihdAiano
Sher Blankenshy
Rheaty
Toys
Bern
Minette
Mingo
Richmond Church Janitor Shot and Killed in Public Place
Ames Carpenter a 20 year old colored church janitor was shot and killed in front of 1621 Main Street in Richmond as he walked with Mrs Fackyon. Elmer Faucham age 29 is accused of the shooting after meeting the couple in public.
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Richmond
Eichmond
Ames Carpenter
Elmer &. Faucham
Main Street
Carpenter
Fackyon
Jealous husband kills carpenter in city attack
A jealous husband shot and killed a carpenter in a central city incident witnessed by many. He was captured on South Seventh Street while in the act and surrendered without resistance. The killer allegedly acted after the carpenter had attracted his wife’s attention, with statements given to the police chief. The report lists numerous local visits and social notices surrounding the event.
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South Eventh Street
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