07 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1921
Page
1
Voters prepare for a pivotal city election as a record turnout is anticipated. Campaigns focus on infrastructure and public services with key candidates and precincts detailed, while analysts note unprecedented interest and potential impact on future governance.
An important meeting is called for 7 o'clock at the Democratic headquarters in the band room on East Second Street. All party workers especially those who will use automobiles at the polls and democratic judges are urged to attend for final instructions for election day.
Washington J C Nov 7 The Sapey dear doctrine is regarded by the recueresn government as the chee bulwark of Far Eastern peace The American delegation will urge scrapping of the Anglo Japanese alliance and oppose any move to limit the conference The article also notes a family visit to Porter's Ford and reports on missing persons with limited detail
Premier Briand arrived in New York to a restrained reception. A Lafayette pier welcome featured a marching band, French and American bunting, and 22 motorcycle police. After a decorous greeting, the party departed uptown with a small crowd watching, signaling subdued interest.
Citizens urged to support John W McCarty and cast ballots tomorrow at the polls. The message condemns boodle and liquor schemes, stresses honest government, and calls on residents to persuade neighbors to vote for McCarty to manage city affairs for the next four years.
An obituary notes Wililash posed a former member of the Wisldaxtel police force now a resident of Inshiniopolis died at the home of his son. The service is set for St. Simon's and burial at St. Johan's cemetery after services. He was born in Louisiana and survived by a daughter married to Mr. Deseh and several nieces and nephews. Funeral details list East St. Louis and Indianapolis connections with a large immediate family in attendance.
The trial of Henri Denis Daumet Landru unfolds in France over a two and a half year investigation. He is accused of luring and murdering about 11 women, many widows, to steal their wealth by luring them with promises and purchases of railway tickets. Prosecution evidence includes alleged furnishings and bones found at the Villa Landru, with investigators set to present extensive testimony and records.
The obituary reports burial for Mrs Mary Adeline Edwards of Hawkins chinelery area after a Sunday service at a Christian church with interment at a local cemetery. She died after an operation for cancer in June and was born in 1866, married twice more recently to Elwdrag, leaving seven children. Also noted is the funeral of Mrs J L Waller who died by her own hand at 214 East Eleventh Street, with services at a Christian church and burial at a nearby cemetery. The notices reference the Yarbrough and Waller families and local cemeteries.
London reports Lloyd George of Great Britain and Craig of Italy or earlier era met in conference late today. They continued talks on the provoked temporary settlement that forced a temporary adjournment of the Irish peace negotiations. An attempt was made to force Craig to accept the compromise settlement. Lloyd George faced with the Lion Fell to fight to cylinder conference.
A damaged notice records an award of silverware to Mrs Helen 1abidhi at 509 EL Vi Trees Street with unclear provenance and stray names, noting a chess winner and a music stock reference.
The readable fragment notes a voting place at 813 Center Street in the Fifth Ward with implied precinct or polling details.
Leo Turk wins the sweepstakes prize at the county pig show near East Bright Trenton Main on Saturday. Seventeen pigs entered, with Roy Poneh winning first and Bridge taking second. The event stressed breeding over feed and awarded funds for top placers.
Sunday afternoon lock in VOW We rk district draws pastors and teachers as committees form for a citywide event. Aimed at men women and girls, the drive includes publicity and invitations with earnest effort to boost attendance at Whitener church services and vestries.
Indianapolis voters head to the polls to decide local government questions, including a city commission manager race. Republican candidate Shank and Democrat opponent Rakbte are among contenders in a campaign styled with mass gatherings, speeches, and a nostalgic turnout.
Washington on November 7 Secretary of War Weeks asked the American Legion to help in gathering evidence supporting charges that pirate soldiers had been aided by officers overseas and that aiders were charged without trial. He sent the appeal in a letter to Hanford Dex, commander of the American region.
A Burgess Company coal mine south of Mulberry, Kansas, was dynamited today amid strike trouble. Two blasts wrecked the mine operated by miners who refused to join the ar strike movement. The incident follows earlier tensions and suspensions within the local labor ranks.
Washington reports a lagging special session as Congress faces delays in major bills. Leaders push a discounted timetable for tax and tariff measures while hopes fade for railroad funding and foreign debt refunding. The Senate may pass a compromise bill today amid Republican leadership pressure and agricultural bloc negotiations.
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