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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1920

Page

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Brest Debates Exhumation of U S Seamen Bodies

Paris reports an uproar over Brest obstructions to exhuming and shipping American seamen and Marines' bodies home. Deputy Paul Simon signaled possible government interpolation on hygienic conditions, noting no effect on U S forum. War Department cited relatives now preferring remains stay in France.

Associated Press Paris Brest Unitedt States Chamber of Deputies Paul Simon Chamber For United States Jalle Eram American War Department Fragre Larnard

Coal mining output and county production figures cited

The article details Knox County coal mining stats including total tons mined, comparisons to prior years, lease acreage, and daily production capacity. It highlights major mines such as the American and Oliphant Johnson Bruteville mine, noting record daily tonnage and capacity limits. It references regional fields and shifts in production across multiple counties.

Minine Jabuerry Pnaestry Brie Tader Teree Firmern Etree Peethe Know Vien Are Wistary Sullivan Pap Greene Aman Knox County Canncity Kos County Thia Oliphant-Johnson Bruteville

Antioch Sunday School Seeks Growth After Low Attendance

Antioch Christian Church notes winter lull, reports 7% attendance last Sunday and plans to boost turnout. Invites all to join Sunday services with Brother Crab presiding as spring approaches.

Salid Antioch Sunday School Brother Crab Aing Ally

Will of Katharina Backes Filed in County Clerk Office

Katharina Backes leaves real and personal estate to her heirs in a will filed in the county clerk's office. She names Henry Backes as executor without bond and provides reimbursements and equal shares to daughter Katie Kern and son John P. Backes plus grandson Henry Backes. The will, dated August 20, 1419, was witnessed by Henry Gers and Arnold J. Padget.

Katharina Backes

Rooters Seek Life Accused of Brutally Slaying Girl

In Indianapolis on April 23 Associated Press reports heavy police activity around Marion County jail after more than a thousand men attempted to seize William Ray, a contested singer accused of slaying a girl named Martha Hud. One man was killed, fifteen arrested, and a nineteen year old bystander shot but not seriously hurt as guards restored order. Governor Goodrich is away. Adjutant General Harry Smith leads efforts and can mobilize state militia if needed.

Gir Associated Press Indianapolis Partiol Marion County William ‘Ray Negra Singer Ealil Martha Hud Lyneh bin Tase Bleh Persena

Prize Essays Offer Four Year Fellowships Nationwide

Four high school essay contests announce opportunities for students to compete for a four year fellowship at any chosen institution. A prominent tire manufacturer will fund the award and state superintendents of education are asked to disseminate the contest within their states. The program aims to promote better roads and infrastructure nationwide.

Rekagy Fr Connertion Tate Superintendentes of Eiucation

Fragmented OCR note on real estate extension and approvals

An unclear OCR fragment discusses real estate extension and applications with a governing body. It mentions individuals and agencies in a garbled form, implying deadlines or extensions but lacking coherent names, dates, or outcomes. The text references tax or legal processes and possibly an approval body, but the exact details remain unreadable.

Muller drives Democratic bid for Congress in district tour

Charles X Muller ton a Democratic candidate for Congress from Washington was in the city Tuesday greeting friends and launching an intense ten day drive for votes. He is backed by Very don organizations and high regard in official circles. Endorsed by Harness County citizens as a primary candidate on May 4 he plans to visit every county seat in the district within the coming ten days.

Vincanns Sun Charles XN. Mullerton Washington Ciy Manning Futterton Don Arness County

Rear Admiral Ty Ends Life With Gun

An Atlantic fleet chief, Rear Admiral Ty Trittain, reportedly shot himself amid fury in the fleet near Cohan waters. No reason given for the act, body to be brought to Utah for burial as officials investigate the incident. Military and state department representatives discuss warship requests amid regional tensions in Mexico.

Associated Press Washington, Pb. C Cade Trittain Asatee Bn Wilson Atlantic Eet Cohan

Proposed tax on drinks to fund soldiers relief plan

Washington April 22. A tax on alkool exchange transactions was tentatively agreed by Republicans of the house ways and means committee as part of a new time for raising money for soldiers relief. The plan includes a 1 percent levy on final sale and would raise approximately per cent. Existing taxes on tobacco and cigars would rise, and readers learn the meeting with the leaders against the relief plan was postponed to April 20.

Aasbelated Press Taxoon Alliitek Exchange Ithe Proker Commission Pax Bern Jasreed Republica House Tohweco Elgars

Prison sentence report and political case notes

An April 24 ruling imposes a prison term on Charles Munday of Phirage for actions on La Salle Street in Chicago related to a prior firm. The case touches on high treason and defense matters with the Supreme Court and senate high court discussions. The death penalty was eliminated from the charges following a vote, removing the ultimate punishment option.

Spring Rik Charles RB. Munday Phirage la Salle Street Viogk Dpimpany Chicago Iriots Supreme Court Joseph Callings Senate Pir Nnetea

Corn prices slip amid wartime trade unease on board

Excited selling yesterday on the board of trade sent corn futures down as much as nine cents a bushel. Prices opened higher but soon eased, with corn dropping to about 1.20 per basket amid jitters over wartime conditions and concerns about supply and demand.

Cricago St. Anrit Board of Trade Nate Park

Couple Weds in Clerk Office Ceremony in Overalls

Priersburg Ind April 22 Peh Tyr son of George Tyler and Sopbie Bush daughter of John Bush were married here by Rev Golden Smith at the clerk's office The officiant wore a pair of overalls during the ceremony this odd rural wedding drew attention from locals.

Priersburg Ind Peh Tyr George Tyler Sopbie Bush John Bush Golden Smith Mr. Smith

Commencement Exercises Held For Barr Row High School Grads

Barr Row high school graduates gathered at St Peters Hall Montgomery for commencement exercises on Friday evening April 20. Richard M Parker, county superintendent of Sullivan County, presided and noted the speaker would be The American Citizen. The senior orchestra played as graduates Meade and Meade led the procession followed by diploma recipients including Meade Doyle Noyle Sefrit Leftit Steen and Corrico. Leo Ts Glamits supervised Montgomery Schools while J G Gritey oversaw the Daviess County diplomas. Labor Council project on construction funding was discussed by local officials.

Barr Row St. Peters Ball Montgomery Sullivan County Richard M. Parka Will Ture High Echoor Eraduttes Lore Aort Meade Gertrude Meade Sildred Meade

Troops Sent to Quell Butte Disorder in Montana

An announcement to the press confirmed that troops would be sent to Butte to quell mine strike disturbances, following Governor Stewart’s request. General Hunter Liggett authorized the deployment while Major General John Borrsoe of Camp Lewis handles detachment logistics. In a separate incident, Daily Bulletin guard W. Horan was shot and killed, with Joseph Papst claiming the shooting was accidental and later arrested.

Associated Press Gan Francisco Stewart Montana Butte Tdent Hunter Lixgett Western Department Mak John Borrsoe Camp Lewis Minpte Mont Apri

Rotary tree planting honors World War dead in Daviess County

The Rotary Club plans a Thursday April commemoration in Washington with a tree planting along east Walnut Street near the park. John N. Dyer of Vincennes will give the principal address, joined by members of veterans groups and local schools. The event features a band and orchestra providing district music.

Washington Rotary Club Daviess County East Walnut Street John N. Dyer Vincennes International Rotary Clubs Amer+can Gold Star Common Ant

Toy Factory Begins Work at Vincennes Plant

TOY FACTORY BEGINS Work in Vincennes Indiana after reorganization of Marsh Manufacturing. Juvenile Manufacturing toil operations restart producing wooden toys with wooden trains as main product. Harry B Marsh serves as director of the concern.

TOY Factory Vincennes Ind Juvenile Manufacturing Compoos le Rin Marsh Manufacturing Company Harry BR. Marsh Convers

Tragic High School Shooting Incident Reported in Henfown

In Henfown Indiana on April 3 twelve year old Sin low Jacoha was unintentionally struck in the head by a twelve pound shot from a playmate at the Brazel high school. The injured boy was taken by officer Ny to a nearby hospital, where an operation was performed.

Henfown Ind Sin Low Jacoha Brazel Dacabe Short Duan Hoaplint

Authat of Pla Ryan Rel Be Speak Here May 3

An event plan for a major spectacle in Waslington is announced with Clein and Phim as organizers. Charles Whiteamb, president of the Central Loher Connell, will lead a committee lineup to host the engagement in the afternoon and evening of May 2.

Pla Ryanrel Clein BE Phim Anther Rip Saenrey Waslington Charlee Whiteamb Loher Connell Esileno Charce Hia Entertainment

Declalunes United State Now Is Rodress Roost

In a Senate address Senator Capner of Ucan accused law enforcement of failure to enforce laws and urged replacement by those who can act, framing the government as unable to enforce and calling for decisive action. The speech, delivered in Waplinton TC on Ari 24, frames enforcement as a critical issue and hints at broad systemic critique.

Waplington Ari Nltedl Capner Ucan Af Kankak Senate Alice

Montana Primary Indicates Johnson Victory In Complete Returns

Full returns from Montana's presidential preference primary show Senator Hiram Johnson leading with the same ratio seen in last night's returns. Democrats had no presidential ballot. The result confirms Johnson's favorable standing in the state at Mant Butte, April 3.

Butte Mant

Washington youth held without bond in first degree murder

A Madison County grand jury has indicted George Schwandner, 20, of Washington for first degree murder in the March 28 Elwood shooting of Joseph Kendall. Schwandner, arrested in Washington by Sheriff Faith, confessed after returning to Elwood. Attorney plans insanity defense. Arthur Yeley, held for grand jury, released after findings. Returning to work follows local carpenter strike drift.

Pee Madison County Grand Jury Arderson George 2 Hwandner Washington Yeley Schwandner Madison County Elwood Wrehington Greenwell Hugh Faith

Republicans Weigh Plans For State Convention In May

Local Republicans show strong interest in shaping the state convention set for May in Terre Haute. Delegates will help appoint permanent leadership with Senator Watson invited to deliver the principal address. Committee appointments include resolutions and credentials as the event unfolds at the Hotel Severin starting May 13.

Tadlangpole Watson Xese Woodrich Peparitie National Ehutoryman Sidney Ro Mittens Tadiamape de Seg Persmonent Roodeieh Pratatils Hy Ise Triers Xelect Varlinis Reselur Bank Wotel Severin Jaree Wtty Newt Goodrich E. M. Wasmath Governey Ehateo Fale Lowing Atti Tailor Xratey Treayurer Enate Atorney Supreme Court Covention Lavert

Prisoner chase ends in misidentified suspect

Sheriff Hugh G. Palth traveled to PetersOurs Friday to check a young man detained on suspicion of being one of two robbers who fled a Baltimore and Ohio Passenger train. The man proved not to be the suspect after investigators used a distant telephone to verify he worked in Evanabile Inez on Monday, ruling him out as one of the robbers arrested in Newport, Kr. last week.

Inns Newport

Legal Case Involving Whipping Incident At Tole

In Marion County Kentucky April 74 a pubescent boy allegedly used insulting language to an operator over the phone. A whipping was administered during an argument in a stare at Tole. The boy’s father and the operator’s father were arrested and their case is to be tried today.

Marions Ky Tole

Indianapolis man indicted for first degree murder

William Ray, a 14 year old Martha Huff killer, was indicted for first degree murder by the Marion County grand jury in Indianapolis. A special panel was drawn and trial set for next Tuesday. A strict no-entry order was placed around the county jail after an attempted storming of the jail.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind William Ray Martha Huff Marton County Ray

Fragmented OCR tale with garbled names and events

Readable fragments describe a tense scene in a city with mentions of Vinanierer of the TOS 8 Elks, ships, and tensions around dates and meetings. The text weaves through multiple disrupted phrases, referencing Meath, Meath fe, Peters GV, and various odd person and place names with no clear narrative arc or coherent outcome.

Jasper Wan Ert Pager Awocriee Jasper Story

Fragmented OCR text mentions Jasper Wan Ert and a pager note with garbled lines. It references Punraled and Boobits fables, with unclear sequence and few readable nouns like Pine Ey Tw and Boobits. The readable bits suggest a local item or notice but lack coherent details or identifiable events.

Jasper

Delegates Meet Amid Confusing River Vault Events

In a garbled report from April 2, figures and names appear unclear as delegates gather. A front section mentions Watarie and Pde Tureters with references to the pore and posananer. Details about attendees, locations, and outcomes remain unreadable.

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Pet of Sun at Hate WashiSetan Bonser Withone

Unclear text fragment mentions individuals, places, and dates in a garbled notice. Reads like a local brief with names, a location, and possible event or listing. specifics are indiscernible due to OCR errors. The readable segments reference a person named Rita Suey and a place Alesana with dates.

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Post Office Bill Slowed by Air Route Revision Debate

Washington April 24. Merltt Wilken today slowed the post office measure seeking air mail route revisions between New York and San Francisco via Chicago. Jamra Andrus, 71, of My Carmel, died from injuries after a cow crushed him as he fed it. He leaves a Terre Haute residence and a Panama-bound daughter. Judge Nathan Got, former United States senator from West Virginia, died at his Clarksburg home on April 24.

Washington Tho Merltt Promitent Wilken New York San Chiegga MT. Carmel Jamra Andrus Carmel Terre Haute Panama Clarksburg W. Va Nathan Got Unitedtates West Virginia Faralvais Phyzicians Anid

Melton Injured After Riverside Fall in Afternoon Thrill

William Melton sustained an ankle injury when caught in a fall at the Riverside event this afternoon. His injuries are not serious. He was taken to a hospital and later returned home.

William Melton Riverside Ming Phrelelan

Strikers Back at Work After Wave of Arrests and Protests

Reports from Indianapolis and Chicago describe a large scale strike with about 350 workers returning to duties after leaders faced conspiracy charges. The Associated Press notes tense scenes as union actions and city responses unfold across multiple states.

Wage Dispute Delays Stir Firemen and Locomo Workers

Washington April 34. Workers of the capnery Tirath hen demand a basic wage of 6.50 daily with differentials for skill experience and cost of living rise since last June. The firemen and hosts for a living wage backed the claim, while delays and references to unknown premises were noted. Mrs Martha Speddley, 91, died in Pike thurty. she recalled the Lincoln family passing through Pike county en route to Allinois.

Washington B.C Tirath Vlea Locamoroe Martha Speddley Pike Thurty Lincoln Pike County Allinois

Paris farmer held after fatal attack story

Paris April 24 Associated Press says Joseph Call ioux, farmer, was attacked by the high and corrupted men. He was remanded home and would not explain his plans in Paris on May. Attorneys reported definite government results showing force to lower prices and a campaign against rising prices continued.

Parlaus Paris Associated Press Joseph Callioux Mier Han Ateat Rom Department of Justice Palmer Washington

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