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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1920

Page

5

Mixed World News Bits From A London Ledger

A scrambled clipping describes transAtlantic airship plans with the R 34 and Reb2, Lord and Lady Astor on Jara Island for decor season, Belvoir sale in Lincolnshire, German tax and telegraph rate changes, Panama’s pipa drink under prohibition, Toronto butchers’ morning tea demand, Lloyd George confronted by Shaw over newspaper trusts, Tokyo influenza fashion with masks, and Japan to approve labor unions bill for commerce and sexagenary divisions.

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Cincinnati business leaders to tour France and Poland in May

A 240 member delegation from Cincinnati will embark May 21 29 for a five day inspection tour of France America Poland and Lecia visiting industrial sites in Indiana Kentucky West Virginia and Ontario. The trip is under the Cincinnati Chamber trade exhibition committee aiming to promote German war delivery postwar salvage and business ties.

Warsaw Stein Broghlyn Eplory France Ametica Poland Lecia Cincinnati Adiana Kentucky West Virginia

Bank Will Open Monday In Vincennes Ind

Unclear report notes the Viprenogs State Bank filed to open in Vincennes Indiana on Monday morning. It is expected to begin operations Friday of the week.

Vincennes Ind Waforeigen Viprenogs State Bank Itn

Lawsuit filed against Beckes and Funk over alleged damages

Charles A. Grown sues Tr N K Beckes and Dr Vance Funk of Vinerones in Knos circuit court for $10,000 alleging the defendants set a weak hone for him on June 19 1979 and that the incident was loudly shouted at the court.

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PAMAGHS SOUGHT Wilma Wilkinson in early court case report

The column cites Wilma Wilkinson and her father John B. Wilkinson suing Alvin Revert for $10,000 over alleged wrongfully treated abuse of a child from a Bicknell family. The piece also notes a related case where a man was sentenced for harming a child and mentions a March birthday child birth, plus a separate note on a Mad bull encounter near Deathwood and a fishing trip. Additional items cover a South Bend moving pictures rule update and a Frankfort high school graduation gossip column.

Wilma Wilkinson Bicknell John B.wilkinson Cpland Box Revert Alvin Alichigan City Suc Muir

Unclear fragment prompts uneasy local note

A garbled OCR fragment references places and names in a disjointed way with no clear event, date, or identifiable subjects. Readable bits mention Wilgon, Werais Naue Mads, and Dalton Vind labme Ripat GE but no coherent action or outcome emerges from the text.

Dalton

Fragmented 19th century notice from Daviess County Indiana

A mangled OCR notice from Indiana outlines petitions and sessions by county commissioners in Washinton, Daviess and Madison townships. It references free improvements, road work, and property petitions, with dates around May and a request for formal submissions by residents and stakeholders.

Elmore Township dominates county athletics meet results

Readable fragments show Elmore township leading in numerous events such as running, jumping, and relay with winners including Alpon Kidwell and Washington township performers. The report notes classification by townships, schools, and individuals, and mentions a county superintendent meeting on April 17 to award medals and honor top performances.

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Dealagate Apportionment in Dayless County Indiana

Primary election commissioners of Dayless County outline the division of delegates for the upcoming convention. The plan assigns one delegate to multiple precinct groupings and townships, detailing precincts 2 4 3 6 12 7 9 10 11 and township allocations.

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Primary ballots shape up for Washington state contest

Local primary contests in Washington state drew attention as William A Cullop and Wal Wikelieth faced competition for party nominations. Delegates to the national convention will be chosen, with voters weighing presidential preference as debates on education and building needs surface in Petersburg.

Fupiron Wamipai

City Hall Meeting Tonight on Basement Project

There is a meeting at City Hall tonight at 7 20 to discuss funding and planning for equipping the basement for pressional pligniages. All interested parties are urged to attend and contribute.

Princeton film users consolidated under one ownership

Princeton, Indiana April 2 Princeton's three moving picture users have been consolidated under one management by A. J. Cassidy. A gas station in Lonnie, Indiana, was robbed, with about 52,000 taken from a safe. Entrance gained through a noted widow, details unclear due to torn text.

Princeton Ind A. J. Cassidy Thix City Lonnie Indiananolis Robdora

Poles Score Heavily in War Claims Victory

Poles routed Bolsheviks in a Southeastern theater report via agency dispatch. After days of fighting, a single division reportedly broke through, with cheers among fans as the news circulated from Warsaw dated April 19.

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Vreeze Probably Bai Damaged Fruit Crops Report

A fractured OCR item notes damage from freezing temperatures on fruit crops with farmers reporting varying impact. W. J. Merns towny agent comments on assessing losses and investments. The piece also mentions a university scientist claiming X ray potential for measuring atomic weights and a Vernon town education note on local schooling and youth enrollment.

Vreeze W. J. Merns Nee

Fragmentary Washington growth figures from early censuses

A garbled OCR fragment reports Washington’s population growth over various periods, noting counts between 1200 and 1910 and a 2 487 gain 1844 to 199. It mentions the first treasurer and a 1870 incorporation, but the text is heavily corrupted with misread letters and scattered names and numbers.

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Washington Census Figures and Early 20th Century City Portrait

A fragmented Washington census discussion outlines population estimates and political details. It cites figures like 2,454 persons per mile, lists names such as Mayer McPherson and Henry Berhram, and references the 19th century enumeration methods, county counts, and political tensions surrounding the census process.

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Elwood seeks Schwandner in Kendall murder case

Police report Jorge Schwandner captured by Elwood officers after being escorted from Kansas to Elwood on train 67. He faces an arrest warrant for assault on a bord vill and is questioned about the murder of Joel Kendall on the night of an unspecified date. Authorities indicate possible further arrests and suspect Kendall may have been victim of a conspiracy.

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Unclear OCR fragment with political lending reference

Fragmentary OCR text mentions California figure Hiram Joseson and political lending in a vague voting context. Names, dates, and specifics are garbled, yielding unclear event and outcome details.

Chews Gt Out Five Fire Crew at Galtinvare and Obie Yard

Five exed crew employed in the ivory yardwer the Galtinvare and Obie railroad. Strikers numbered twenty men, according to seven tenders. A depot worker placed warnings at the stock by the melannyt stack yard.

Engagement notice for Norma Hefd and LeRoy Bade

An engagement announcement appears for Miss Norma Hefd and LeRoy Bade set for a ceremony at Harnett street on a Saturday afternoon. The notice notes a delightful ridge linens motif and invites the community to celebrate the forthcoming marriage.

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Political Announcements for Daviess and Martin Counties

A garbled 1920 election excerpt lists candidates for various local offices in Daviess and Martin counties. Names include Edgar T. Laughlin joint representative candidate, Dr George W. Boneses joint candidate, J. Arle Thompson prosecuting attorney, Oliver M. Vance county treasurer, George F. Galtu candidate for sheriff, Union Hi Holder coroner, William L. Sucommick county surveyor, Vis Av. Vageith commissioner, Geo Daily commissioner, Roy Royal assistant treasurer/commissioner, among others, all subject to Republican voters in the May 4 primary.

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Final Settlement Notice in Estate Proceeding

Notice is given that the undersigned as executor of the estate of Sarah B Lang deceased has fixed April 6, 1920 for hearing the final settlement account. Heirs and all interested parties are notified to appear in court to show cause why the account should not be approved and to prove their respective interests in the estate.

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