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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1920
Page
2
A London report states an allied note will urge the Dutch to avoid creating difficulties by extradition. France warns Germany with a coal blockade if 100,000 tons are not delivered, saying delivery must occur under the peace terms.
In Odessa Constantinople on Feb 16 General Iborevitch warned he will fire on British warships within three days if they stay in harbor. Rear Admiral McCully sent an officer ashore to locate missing Americans including Jacob Rubin of Union Bank Milwaukee and three others. Rubin remained, others not found, and Grevitch assured they would not be molested.
A devastating storm swept South Georgia killing an entire white family and a ten year old black girl, injuring a woman and causing heavy property damage. Irwin and Mitchell counties suffered the worst hits as a tornado like path about 200 yards wide cut through areas, with extensive destruction reported.
Panama reports Governor Perrigault of Chiriqui assassinated amid unrest and land dispute ties to American W. G. Chase. No further details available. In Massachusetts, 1600 Wellesley College graduates are under influenza quarantine, barred from leaving town but continuing classes.
London February 13 Parliament members discussed the drink question in relation to a bill on sale hours. Earl Curzon urged that the bill include provisions for shorter sale times.
Chicago February 12 A war fund nearing 2 million dollars will be created at a March 28 meeting of the American Farm Bureau federation to aid farm organizations nationwide in lowering consumer prices for food. Illinois and Iowa expect sizable contributions as state associations ratify a tentative constitution. Howard Leonard says the fund will finance scientific study of food costs and foster farmer consumer cooperation while preserving farmer profits. He explains the plan aims to cut costs through cooperative buying and marketing rather than eliminating middlemen entirely.
Fire Chief Kenton warns unremoved snow and ice create the greatest fire menace in New York history. He appeals to businessmen to cut traffic on snowbound streets after fire apparatus faced difficulty reaching a blaze in lower Broadway.
Washington report notes Representative Ware of Pennsylvania will introduce a bill at the next session to amend the Volstead act and permit sale of beer containing five percent alcohol. Aimed at relaxing Prohibition restrictions, the plan marks the first definite push in Congress to change current limits.
Washington reports John Barton Payne of Chicago will become President Wilsons secretary of the interior succeeding Franklin K Lane. Payne has chaired the Shipping Board since last August. Bandits Loot Bank of 50000 Topeka Kans Four bandits entered the Blaine State bank at Blaine and took Liberty bonds and cash.
The Commerce Committee urged the Senate not to act on plans to sell 30 former German ships, reporting recommendations dated February 16 in Washington.
Secretary Houston announced the last remaining floating indebtedness of the government would be redeemed Monday and the treasury’s position looked very bright. About $60,000,000 in short term certificates remain, with $2,935,949,500 in tax certificates to be funded if needed.
Anna Marie Winter, six, abducted from Ottumwa Iowa October 14, was located with her aunt Miss Ella Buchanan on a Center Barnstead New Hampshire farm after a Pinkerton pursuit across ten states. Warrants were issued for Miss Buchanan Helen Maurine Winter and William Gregory. The child is the daughter of Nicholas Winter a wealthy farmer. She had been in the care of Miss Buchanan after her mother's death for two years with Helen Winter.
Washington reports the first German prisoner taken by American forces by Adam Blazikowski and John Cochanski of Ironwood Michigan. The capture occurred the night of October 27 28 1917 near Bures Meurthe and Moselle. The man was a company mail carrier wounded and captured while returning to his unit.
Julius Clam bers, noted newspaper man, short story writer, explorer and playwright, died of pneumonia in New York. Born in Bellefontaine Ohio in 1847.
London reports confirmation that Admiral Kolchak former head of the all Russian government was executed at Irkutsk on February 7 He and Minister M Popebayev were shot according to official news confirming the death of the White movement leader.
Three men attempting to steal whisky near Liberal Missouri early today shot and killed W. E. Gowdy the city marshal who was guarding the warehouse. The bandits escaped.
Former Flint mayor William B. McGeighan testifies that a Newberry defendant promised to fix the Michigan supreme court to reverse a robbery verdict if he carried his district for Newberry in 1918. The witness named Richard H. Fletcher and several associates as participants in the alleged pact.
Washington reports the Shipping Board will auction former German passenger vessels on Monday. The sale is open to all bidders and no secret desk exists to funnel vessels to the International Mercantile Marine, despite objections over its British ties.
Phoenix Arizona February 14 ratification of the woman suffrage amendment to the federal Constitution was completed by a special session of the Arizona legislature. Both the senate and house acted in the afternoon with unanimous votes. Arizona becomes the thirty first state to ratify. Virginia’s house defeated the amendment after senate approval.
Acting Collector Harry W. Mager reports in Chicago that income taxes totaling 9 million have already been collected in the Chicago district covering 30 counties in northern Illinois.
Ottawa announces Canada has given Great Britain notice it objects to changes in the League of Nations covenant that would affect populations. The report notes political friction over proposed revisions and Canada’s concern with sovereignty and global governance.
A church prayerful night delivers Peter from Herod. The narrative shows Herod seeking Jewish favor, the four quaternions guarding Peter, and a united earnest prayer of the church leading to an angelic release. Peter tests his escape amid Rhoda’s gate confusion and soldiers’ demise for failure.
A reflective aphorism on caution in worldly affairs. The speaker warns against overconfidence, noting that outcomes rely on unseen chances beyond human control. The sentiment emphasizes prudence and humility.
A short reflective note cites Cowper on daily care noting today’s concerns rarely mirror tomorrow's, suggesting rest after solving most troubles. The piece frames personal resolve in quiet, domestic terms and emphasizes restraint in worry.
A Westerner reports Western Canada shifts from grain to prize stock, aided by rural clubs, government talks, and breeding carloads. He highlights breeding stock success in state fairs, grand championships, and the promise of Saskatchewan as a major American stock center.
A father spoils his daughter Helen with gifts at Christmas. She expresses affection with kisses and gratitude but reacts playfully when he withholds a nonappealing gift. He jokes about indulgence, and Helen quips that kisses follow gifts too readily.
An old patent medicine ad promotes HARRS GATARAH MEDICINE and BALLS CATARREH MEDICINE with claims to cure catarrh by acting on mucus membranes. It offers $100 for any case that cannot be cured, lists Toledo Ohio manufacturers F J Cheney and Co, and mentions forty years of sale.
A brief exchange shows a sharp jab about vanity as a man is described as conceited while a woman comments on his behavior. The playful taunt hints at social tensions and character traits in a domestic moment.
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