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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1920

Page

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Injuries Prove Fatal to John Cosgrove Miner

John Cosgrove a 57 year old miner died after a coal mine accident at the Oak Grove mine near Montgomery Friday. He suffered chest trauma from a fall of slate and multiple leg fractures. He died at the county hospital where his son Joseph recovers from an appendectomy. Survived by widow eleven children two brothers two sisters and many relatives. He was a member of St Peters Catholic Church in Montgomery.

Oak Grove Montgomery Joseph Corgrove Minutz Hart Cosgrove Chiereve Rity Liam Martin Chris Arthur Mester Maggie Cosgrave Anna Beste Chris Doyle Michael Cosgrave Maple Sugarland Yich Cosgrove St. Peters Catholic Church of

Autopsy Finds Clamp Implanted After Operations

An autopsy in Cambridge Mass on Miss Jennie Cholake jon reveals a five inch clamp in her body linked to a wartime style instrument used after an operation performed at an age. District Attorney Nathan A Tuftson notes no evidence shows where or by whom the operation occurred.

Associated Press Cambridge Mask Jennie Cholake Jon Nathan A. Tuftson Altorpts Wehl

Dam in Watheway State Court Suit Over Dam Obstruction

Aweost and Matildan Kiel sue Lyle Greenwent and others in circuit court through George A Faith for obstruction and a permanent dam at a point below the farm, creating a watercourse that harms crops on the Kiel property. Plaintiffs seek an injunction ordering removal of the dam and restoration of the natural flow.

Aweost Matildan M. Kiel George A Faith Lyle Greenwent Ageres Sandyook White River

Farmers plan cooperative livestock reporting and insurance forms

A Indiana Federation proposal outlines a cooperative system for reporting cattle swine and sheep data to stabilize markets. Former soldiers converted to insurance will receive guidance and a war bureau insurance advisory. meetings in townships will explain the wire reporting system with quarterly and ten day service data. The plan partners with the Department of Agriculture in Washington City to supply market timing data for ready slaughter and pricing.

Hose Bureau of War Indiana Federation Lewis Tasior Agricultust Washington City Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Associations Thdlanapolis Taylor

Terre Haute Officers Seek Record of Three Boys

Terre Haute police confirmed the arrest of three Washington youths named Williams Crandell and Sandvers or Terreaute Olonday. Two of the boys are on parole from a state correctional institution. A large rubber revolver was found on Crandell. No details on charges or outcomes are available at this time.

Washington Williams Crandell Sandvers Terreaute Olonday Terre Haute Allen Teeeiana

Temporary levee planned to guard Petersburg area

Farmers and landowners west of Petersburg Indiana organize a temporary levee along White river to keep darkwaters off valuable land until government and state aid, aiming for a permanent levee from Petersburg to the Wabash river. Indian Creek Coal Co plans a large levee to protect bottom land from spring and summer floods, as river floods threaten crops valued at thousands of dollars.

Petersburg Ind White River Wabash Indian Creek Coal Company

Pantheon Theater Contract Won by Wilkerson Ly ons

The Wilkerson-Lyons Interests and architect John B Bayard secured a contract for the Pantheon theater at Fifth and Main. The bid was 127 000 dollars for construction excluding plumbing heating ventilation and seating. Victor Knauth Brother and Company received the heating and plumbing contract about 16 000 dollars. Groundbreaking is planned for early next week with completion in about six months if weather permits.

Avicennes Indl Wilkerson-Lyons John B. Bayard T. F. Willis Pantheon Theater Fifth and Main Streets Victor Knauth Willis

Miners Satisfied With New Wage Scale Report

Miners and District No. 1 met Wednesday to consider the commission’s acceptance of the wage-scale report. The draft proposal includes an 128 cent adjustment, reflecting improved compensation terms for District No. 1 miners.

Ed Stewart U. M Wlota Arict No. #4 John lLgiewik Naional Orgatization Coal Commission Miniasion

Grain Corp Head Wile Requizzed On Market Moves

Chicago March 25 Julius Marnex head of the United States grain corporation arrived to be questioned about recent grain sales and movements. Federal district attorney Char Clypt said he is investigating an alleged attempt to corner the corn market. No evidence of legal manipulation sufficient for prosecution under the Lever Food Control Act has been found.

Associated Press Chicago Julius Marnex United States Grain Corporation Char Clypt Clyne Anid

Starr Cereal Mining head arrested on embezzlement claim

Terman Blumson, leader of Starr Cereal Mining, formerly missing since last July in Chicago, was arrested in Washington. Police charge he diverted about $200,000 to $400,000 from company accounts. He is held for Chicago authorities.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Maren Terman Blumson Starr Cereal Mining Company Chicago

Indiana tornado toll rises to twenty seven dead

Tornado outbreaks swept Indiana and neighboring states, with twenty seven dead and many injured. Reports cite fatalities in Hendricks, Randolph, and other counties, plus extensive property damage from Fort Wayne to Chicago suburbs. Recovery and missing persons efforts continue as officials assess the disaster’s reach.

Holt Lanige Chigo Ingsing Adama. Ga Georgia Lalhann Wis Mietren Chicago Uedrali Alabama Oather Lodisna Ohio Michigan Borns Indiana Weert Liberty Tire AL Zh Fort Wayne Monroeville Tow ‘Ley Edgerton Zulusaid Pneiberson Ox ‘Jon

Leipsic Cut Off by Rebels as Ruhr Tensions Rise

Reports say Leipsic, a large industrial town northwest of the city, was completely cut off from communication. Government troops reinforced by armed countrymen clashed with communist guards near the Ruhr area, with casualties and hundreds wounded. Fire and smoke marked the latest skirmishes as authorities try to maintain control.

Apy Amitai Leipsic Mofo Pialie Waa Rom Associated Prega Germany Vip Berne

Easter Observance Plan by Washington Knights Templars

Bodies of Washington and nearby towns will gather Sunday for Easter services. Washington commanders and Knights Templar will attend in full warform, with Rev J W Darby of First Christian Church delivering a special sermon. The local commandery has long observed Easter with joint church services.

Washington Knights Templars J W. Darby Canmondery Loreal Geriire Jane Pe

Highway Commission to Inspect Southern Indiana Roads

State highway officials led by L A Wright will drive southern Indiana routes to assess road conditions ahead of transfer of maintenance duties on April 1. Hinkle and Kistrop will participate as observers with Henderson Automobile Association secretary J Edgar Baypon confirming the plan.

State Highway Commission Indiana Mo Ho Hinkle H. Kistrop Ome Boon L.A Wright State Highway Commissions J. Edgar Bay Pon Feld Hangler Automobile Assoriation

GERVAN GOVERNMENT SAYS TO HAVE MADE AGREEMENT WITH BUUR VALLEY

Mur-The report states the Gervan government claims a formal agreement with Buur Valley amid ongoing general strike paralyzing the region. Hostilities between state drives and workers continue as Bertin government officials record tense news.

Gervan Mabe Buur PAIS Huby Bertin

Advance One Hour For Chicago Stock Exchange

The Chicago Stock Exchange will move its trading hours ahead by one hour starting next Monday in line with New York markets and the New York Daylight Saving Law. A May adoption of similar changes is being considered by the exchange board.

Associated Press Chicago Chicago Stock Exchange New York Sevenue Chicago Axchange

Promoter and broker arrests in silver stock case

Attorney General action targets promoters and brokers exploiting silver stock issues. Thuma W. Lawson surrenders at police HQ to answer warrant charging violation of state counterfeiting law and filing information on block issues. Four other operators were arrested yesterday.

Lawson Uy Associated Press Noston Gereral Atlen Thuma W. Lawson Nco

Soviet Student Council At Hays Normal Ended

At Hays Kansas a county prosecutor ruled the Fort Hays normal school's student soviet never existed beyond a faculty member’s claim. A confrontation led to three students ducked in a pond after a so called ultimatum about helping lay the school’s running track.

Associated Preas Hays Kan Fort Thays Normal School Caxter Harvey Allie Jloday Hady

Wage award retroactive to April first eyed by miners

Officials of the United Mine Workers prepared notices for local unions in the anthracite region. They told workers to remain at work pending wage negotiations with mine operators who agreed to a retroactive wage award to April 1. Philip Murray, international VP, said no general stewards committee meetings would be held today.

Associated Press New York OmMcers United Mine Waorkere Thres Philip Murray United Mine Workers

Acetylene Torch Theft Foiled in Evansville Bank Robbery Attempt

A bank robbery near Evansville was thwarted when the robbers failed to use their acetylene torch. The heist was detected on opening the tank this morning as a stranger entered the bank and inquired about capital stock, leaving a warning about a possible robbery that night.

Evansville Ind Franelero Here

Regulars Advance With German Army Troops

Reports from Paris and Novorossisk detail regular German army units entering areas near occupied zones. The movements, not authorized by allied powers, are slated for review by high courts in London and prompt concern from German authorities over border stability. In Novorossiisk, the city cools under tension as volunteer forces shift sides and loyalist troops withdraw toward Crimean positions.

Handpicked Democrats Target Local Primary Ballot

Democratic county chairman Frannie reveals at a Saturday conference a slate of preferred candidates. Republicans counter, and declarations for party and precinct posts flood the clerk’s office ahead of the primary filing deadline. Charles Ben Warton seeks a committee seat in the second precinct.

Frannie Selecti Alpe Taraticans Ieadets Forbes Baker

Democrats Await May Primary Candidacies In Daviess County

Fragmented text reports Democrats slow to file for May primary with J B Pershing as clerk of the circuit court. Republicans list candidates in Washington Township and Buren area, including J Bart Thompson for prosecuting attorney and several precinct committeemen amid unclear details and errors in transcription.

Democrata Daviess Mary Tery J. B. Pershing Jle J. Bart Thompson Washington Ray Smith Washington Township H. A. Alford Prem Inet Richard T. Pesk Stesad Veale W. R. O'Dell Segodd Madison A. C. Helm uUnird Madyon Hugh Neersmeier Frat Bind Oscar Hackler Richard Ralph Molsheimer Ett W. T. Beasley Elmore Fons W. Rudolph Barr Grant Myers Malloy HH. B. Hanter Rat Reobert L. Crane L. H. “Horrall Warr Henry H. Serrit Buren

Untitled Local Meeting Notes and Employee Concerns

Fragmented OCR text records a meeting with trustees, staff, and several named roles. It references salary matters, school or board oversight, and potential policy or personnel actions. The readable parts indicate discussion of staffing, tenure, and governance steps within a district or organization.

Unclear OCR fragment reports on Ukrainian forces in Paris dispatch

A garbled Associated Press dispatch from Paris discusses Ukrainian forces and a general in a disrupted telegraphic report. The fragmented text mentions military leaders and a supposed capture or change in control, but many names and places are illegible.

Great Qualities of Yems Lound by Alites

March 27 5 reports say great qualities of army discovered in Germany. Brandenburg and surrounding areas yield 2000 three inch field guns. Allies guard details say arith supervising execution of peace treaty troddling to advise received here.

Germany Brandenburg

Government 58 Given A Vote Of Confidence

The chamber of deputies in Paris backed the government with a 314 to 7 vote after a debate on interpellations concerning foreign policy. The vote signaled parliamentary confidence in the administration.

Associated Press Paris Chamber of Deputies

Winslow Depot Robbed and Marriage Notice

Robbers entered the Southern railroad depot at Winslow and robbed the cash drawer. Marriage license recorded for Geneff Woodruff and Iva Woodrum, both of Oden. New suits include McDonald v McDonald for divorce with attorney E T Laughlin.

Southern Railroad Winslow

Tax Form Aimed to Aid Public with Assessor Reforms

The piece outlines a public tax form intended to assist taxpayers and clarifies assessor duties. It discusses classifying property for taxation, equality of treatment, and the discretion of assessors under oath to determine true cash value, ensuring consistent application across classes.

Cehedie Atlasarssine Heysroe Aepmrace Pupplemenind Saate

Taxpayers Face Increased Spring Rush at County Treasury

The county treasurer reports a heavy daily rush as residents prepare to pay spring taxes. Voters will see higher fees and delayed payments. Barrett law changes require payment of installments and interest with other taxes. Taxpayers are urged to mail requests and use the new payment system at the treasurer’s office.

M. Vance Renal Sen Coxey Mooyi Hin Ani Parsons Tavins Offic State Board of Accounts Raai Barrett

McDonald Divorce Sought Over Alimony and Name Change

Julia McDonald of Elnora, via attorney E J Gaughlin, asks the circuit court for divorce from John McDonald after more than two years of alleged neglect to provide support. She seeks $1,000 alimony and restoration of her former name Julia Kohlman. The couple married April 19 1917 and separated December 3 1913.

Julia ‘McDonald Elnora E. J. Gaughlin Aulé Circuit Court John McDonald Julia Kohlman McDonalds

Kapp revolt arrests reported in Berlin

Major General Von Luettwitz, the Kapp revolt commander, has been arrested as judicially announced. Admiral Von Tirpitz, head of the navy, has also been arrested. No definite news on Kapp’s whereabouts. The source notes related to Prussia.

Berlin Starrh von Luettwitz Ais Admiral von Trpitha Dtx Prusala

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