Nebraska and Georgia primaries reshape party lines
Partial returns from Nebraska show Hiram Johnson leading the Republican race with Wood and Pershing in close pursuit. Georgia results place Mitchell Palmer ahead, with Watson second and Smith third, as Democrats and Republicans gauge Wilson era shifts. May include notes on Bryan and Hitchcock dynamics amid debates over prohibition and the league.
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Neb
Hiram Johnson
Nebraska
Johnson
Wood
Pershing
Omaha
Douglas County
Ww. J. Bryan
Shalienberger
Navillo
Aritim Bry- Rnmen
Atlanta
Georgia
Primar
Bava
Mitchell Palmer
Thomas Watson
United States
Hate Smith
Storm Takes Lim In Southern States
Mephis Tenn April 21 two storms lash the south striking Mississippi and Tennessee. Mississippi villages demolished and many others badly damaged. death toll reported from 100 to 150. Reports say two storms swept central and western Mississippi then Tennessee tail end weakened. church program announced at First U B church with speakers on the Unstein Enlistment Movement.
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Mephis
Tenns
Mississippi
Vabeke
Tennessee
First
U. B
Bil’, Dotson
Thought Among His Good Things Served at Banquets
A clipped line notes thoughtful remarks and ample dishes served at banquets in honor of a notable figure. The item highlights hospitality and communal gathering as a reflection of esteem.
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Nana Asbn
Merchants’ Association Banquet Aims to Boost Washington
Members gathered at the Washington Hotel to revive interest and unity within the Merchants’ Association. Ben Allen urged awareness and action, proposing a city-wide boost plan with a May Day sale to attract customers from a 25 mile radius.
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Association
Ben Alien
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Roe
Museets of
Carnations
Cas Vores
Pierce
Denver
Bennison
Wa Hington
Merchants’ Association
Hastings
Attrt
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Indianapead
Tai Ev
Fragmentary Satirical Quote on Tax Policy
The text quotes a speaker arguing that no bonds or stocks should be taxed or at least taxed proportionally to income, and that individuals should be free from such duties. It ends with a note continuing on page seven.
Andre Tangy Statement From East Thirty District
A fragmented line shows Andre Tangy asserting connection to East Thirty district. The readable portion hints at local political or civic context, but details remain unclear.
Escaped Deputy Sheriff Sheds Light On Prisoner Escape
A Clay County Illinois deputy sheriff slept as two prisoners escaped from a Baltimore & Ohio passenger train near the local yards. Sheriff Faith suspects the escapee aimed for Petersburgh and Evansville, with authorities on alert. A suspect slept in a hay loft on East Thirteenth Street and warned others not to speak as police hunted. Local officers consider the deputy may have fabricated the escape tale to cover the arrest.
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Faith
Clay County
Minois
Baltimore & Ohio
Deimar
Ling
Berner ‘Walasthe
Stra
Esc
Petershu
Evans Ae
East Thirteenth Street
Barbe
Linois
Barber
Rivers Flood Threat Lifts Indiana Valley Towns
Upstate Indiana faces rising rivers from Whit river east and west forks flooding low bottoms. Wabash at Terre Haute and White river at Indianapolis are out, with four inches of rainfall in Seymour forcing flood warnings. Cincinnati Union Station floods cause big passenger train delays.
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Indiana
Terre Haute
White River
Indianapolis
Jackson
Seymour
Elliston
Daviess
Maysville
East Fork
Baltimore & Ohio
Union
Cincinnati
Unidentified Woman Attempts Suicide in Vincennes River
An unidentified about twenty year old woman wearing silk and sealskin fur attempted to drown herself in the Wabash River near St Ap, Vincennes. Two nearby witnesses pulled her from the water just as she was found to be sinking, preventing a fatal outcome. The incident occurred late this morning and details are reported from the Vincennes area.
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Vincennes
Int
Airik
St Apir
Shin
Mission to China Falters Amid Opposition to Financial Pact
The foreign minister reported slow progress in Lamont's negotiations with the international financial consortium led by an American banker. The mission faced strong opposition and was described as nearly failing as talks continued.
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Toki
Thomas Amont
China
Oing
Lamont
Baid
German note requests revise peace terms for Germany
Paris reports Germany submits three notes to the council of San Remo. The first seeks a larger army 200000 and aviation and heavy artillery capacity. The second asks for increased police forces in the neutral zone. The third requests reestablishment of the general staff and militia exemptions.
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Paris
Apis von Mbyer
Neil
Council of Ee
San Remo
Germany
Ssecond
Stents
Staf
Freischeleles
Annexation question not yet discussed in Rome
Sant Remo Italy April 24 The question of Austrian annexation to Germany has not been discussed by the council of premiers and will likely be taken up soon in the Italian foreign minister said Austria is anxious to press the proposed annexation The German minister denied Vienna reports of a Germany Italy Austria alliance Italy is busy liquidating the war President Wilson has instructed Ambassador Johnson to attend the San Remo meeting as unofficial observer at the request of the state department
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Sant Remo
Italy
Germany
Austria
Tgreisn
iVienna
Wasbington
Wils
Amassador
Robert Underwood Johnson
Rome
San Remo
Supreme Council
State Department
Striking railroad switchmen face mass meeting fallout
In Chicago on April 21, 4000 men filled a mass meeting called by three leaders but 600 stayed in the hall as bolting members jeered. District Attorney Clyne said prosecutions of strike leaders would proceed under the Lever Act despite the walkout. Most remaining expect a return to work as tensions ease.
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Chicago
John Grunau
Chicago Yardmen’s
John Grunav
Clyne
Shannon Jones
Grungu
Gronai
Teturn
Legion to Host Gala Week and Planting Ceremony Plans
The American Legion meets at city hall at 7:30 tonight to arrange its role in the Dark tree planting ceremony by the Rotary club on April 29. They will also outline plans for a spring festival to be held within a few weeks.
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Américan Legion
Rotary Club
Legion
Indiana artists exhibit at high school gym open Sunday
The Indiana artists exhibit at the high school gymnasium will be open from 2 to 5 Sunday afternoon. A talk on the pictures will be given at 3 by Miss May Robinson. A local exhibit of paintings and drawings by residents will also be shown and residents may enter works at the Aubh school building by Friday.
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Indiana
May Robinson
Au Bh
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