Tragic Deaths Spark Investigation in River Bottom
Coroner Dr A H Holder and lawyer Dr Hugh Gates lead probe into the deaths and injuries in the River Bottom Cross family tragedy. Mrs Ray Cross and an 8 year old son died or were left dying as pneumonia and flu ravaged relatives in the shack overrun by cold and neglect. Investigators seek charges while relatives flee the home to safety.
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Devel Pihents
Rasedy
Ray Cross
Home Thompson
Ativan
A. H. Holder
Civilization
Mrrs
Cross
Holder
A He Holder
William
Mattingly
Veale Township
Ano
Fragmentary notes hint at funeral of Mrs Matting
The readable text references a funeral for Mrs Matting with mentions of Cross and Ore. The garbled OCR suggests a local notice or obituary fragment within a broader page segment. No clear dates or full names beyond those two entities are confirmed.
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Matting
Newberry Manager Testifies in Fraud Conspiracy Case
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Newberry manager testifies in a fraud conspiracy case. The readable text references errors and a stand by the witness, with unclear surrounding details.
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Ewberry
Newberry
Still Hunting Indta Fourth Exposition Draws Crowd
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Fifth and a list of 100 names connected to a Feb excavation or deportation event. Mentions Bisbee and states like Carolina Georgia Florida and other islands. The text references a panel, dawn events, and natural properties of saline sol and atmosphere.
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Paul
Arts A
Cherits
Sontie
Ariz
Bisbee
Ees
Dawn J
Damess
Carolina
Georgia
Figrida
Deschanel Succeeds as President in French Transfer
France transfers presidential powers from Deschanel to Paul Deschanel at an Elysee Palace ceremony. Reports note a tranquil transition and references to the Senate and chamber sessions surrounding the event.
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Paris
Raymond
France
Paul Deschanel
Oaklace
Elysee” Palace
State Court Weighs School Salary Suit in Sullivan County
A pending case in Sullivan County tests a 1919 law raising school superintendents’ salaries. County boards and trustees debate funding and the required increase while higher courts may review the board’s rejection of the petition.
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Sullivan
Ogdon Diden Siep
Gilley Gn
Es.t. Laughlin
A of Commissioners
Cage
Women Voters Favor League With Reservations
Chicago on February 18 reports women voters in favor of joining the League of Nations with reservations as necessary but without delay. The resolution urged admission with minimal delay and noted reservations as deemed necessary. Officers elected included national chairman Mrs Mandew Park of Boston and vice chairman Mr George Gellhorn of St Louis.
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Chicago
Bitte
A Or Stone Blackwell
Boston
United States
League ‘of Nations
Allies Debate Adriatic Settlement and Naval Threats
Dispatches from Washington and London report Allied reply to President Wilson on the Adriatic dispute being deciphered and sent to the White House. The note reportedly shifts tone to a more cautious stance as Premier Nitti meets Lloyd George and Millerand to demand clear decisions on disputed territory.
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Washington
Pres. Mwilgon
State Department
Pres. Wilson
White House
London
Adriatic
Abassador Davis
Morning Post
Lord Grey
Lord Cecil
Nitti J
Lloyd George
Millerand
Rome
Jada
Leap Year Grabs Reported In Marion County Licenses
Indianapolis February 18 report shows many youths wooed and wed under leap year claims. Marion County marriage license clerks note unprecedented January and February activity with 384 licenses issued in January 1920, compared to 239 the previous year.
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Indianapolis
Marion
Roundup of Draft Dodgers Under Way Across Nation
Washington D C Feb 18 The War Department announced an immediate nationwide roundup of draft dodgers. About 173,911 men are listed as draftee deserters and will be prosecuted vigorously.
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Ashington
S. C
Ital
War Department
State Child Welfare Commission In Meeting
Indianapolis February 18 The state child welfare commission met to plan work for the 1919 legislature and draft a report for the next session of the General Assembly. Waite will supervise insurance division investigation and Mrs Albion Fela Becon will oversee child welfare work with members Miss Vida Newson and John W Hayes. The article notes the Italian king learned to drive a motor car.
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Indianapolis
State Child Welfare Commission
Overnor’ Goodrich
Gener Assembly
Ry Waite
Albion Fela Becon
Vida Newson
Elizabethtown
John
W. Hayes
Railroad rates kept under federal control plan
A conference report on rail wage and rate policy is submitted to the House. Democrats oppose the proposal saying rates may rise after private ownership resumes. The plan sets a six month post measurement window and aims to publish the report to the House with action expected by March 1.
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Ahsington
Tinmulty
Senate
McAdoo Declines Ballot Nomination in Georgia Primary
William G McAdoo declines to allow his name on the Georgia Democratic presidential primary ballot. He urges sending uninstructed delegates and calls it the duty of many to come. He spoke in telegrams to Mayor Bell of Milledgeville and noted his boyhood home. The piece also recalls WWI aircraft weights from twenty pounds to two tons and a half.
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New York
William G
McAddo
Georgia
McAdoo
Tellegram
Bell
Miltedgeville
Hind Alleged Frauds in Income Tax Returns
Fragments report alleged income tax frauds investigated by the government. References mention a general officer, a treasurer, and a salvage broker, with figures ranging into millions and a $15 to $100 dispute. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Hind
Alene ‘Lauer Cetary
Reckers
Dalvage
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