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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1920

Page

3

War Vessel Helps Block Whisky Smuggling In Great Lakes

In Duluth Minnesota November 20 Associated Press reports Uncle Sam’s war vessel on Lake Superior aided coast guard efforts against whisky runners. The sub chaser, assigned to police maritime routes, carries no guns and aided in rescuing the crew of the steamer Ile near Grand Marais. The craft has patrolled from Thunder Bay to St. Marys Michigan, with no details released by the coast guard.

Associated Press Duluth Minn United States Nda Lake Superior Uncle Sam Coast Guard N. A. Linde Iderburs East Guard Sat Ste. Mare Po. Uierroth Navirador

Widower 68 Marries Bride in England Return

Ken Lagange reports Joseph Pickles 65 years old wed Mrs Anna Wheatesworth after 4000 mile journey from his old home in England. Pickles, widower since his wife’s death, left for England three months ago to find his sweetheart from boyhood days. His nephew Herbert Slater, a World War veteran, accompanied them and will reside in Lag in.

Lagrange Ken England Worie Lagminers Joseph Pickles Anna Whetesworth Mr. Pickles Courney Kineley England Herbert Slater

Shiloh J M Clinton and Chestnut family visits noted

A local social page records Thursday visits by Shiloh J M Clinton and his mother Mrs Martha Clinton and other families including the Chestnuts. Sunday gatherings include Mr. and Mrs. John Montgomery of Decker Indiana with Will Montgomery, and Mrs Ada Noblett with Esther. Several residents shared dinners and visits with friends in Plainville Cheatnut and Center areas.

J. M. Clinton New York Martha Clinton Charlea Myers Jessie Chestnut Elmers Dewey Chestnut John Montgomery Will Montgomery Decker Ind Ada Noblett Esther Sarah Chandler Effie Fisnn Zel- In Cheatnnut Ora Chestnut Esther Chestnut Ma Hndsa Chestnut Alice Montgomery George Raynolds Plainville Fred Lucas C. C. Chestnut Washington Thomas Resler the Chestnut Herschel Harper Sarah Wadsworth Thomas Faith Atdry Faith Datyy Farrel Hatfield Ln Chestnut Pearl Reynolds Ruth Mary Kirk Edith Trubhlood Joe Bechtél Odon Jamie Chestnut John Kelsey Curtis Riggins Center Malinda Chestnut Elliott Flynn Piamville

Coal Companies Indicted in Chattanooga Case

A federal grand jury indicted twenty four coal companies in Chattanooga Tennessee on charges of violating the Severac statute. The list includes Hibbler Barna federal Carey the Riddle Chattanooga Iron and Coal Corporation Chattanooga Cox Company and United States Fuel Corporation among others.

Chattanooga. Tenn Federal Hibbler Barna The Carey the Riddle Chattanooga Iron and Coal Corporation Chattanooga Cox Company United States Fuel Corporation

Printing Set Seized In New York Counterfeit Ring

Secret service agents seized a printing operation in New York that produced counterfeit revenue stamps and liquor labels. Four men arrested Saturday night were arraigned on counterfeit charges and each held on $2,000 bail.

New York Secret Service

Pickpockets to Be Nabbed in Chicago

Chicago police chief Charles Fitzmorris orders the arrest of every pickpocket as he gains liberty in a new drive against known criminals. The plan marks the latest step in the department’s ongoing fight to curb street crime.

Chicago Charles Fitzmorris

Loot worth 300000 found in Midway box

A wooden box containing 300000 in war bonds savings stamps and life insurance policies stolen from the Bank of Halifax Houston Virginia in November was discovered yesterday near Midway. Authorities traced the recovery to a local resident named Weeks.

Danville War Savings Stampa Life In Bank of Halifax Houston Midway

7 New Suits: Manuel vs Annis E Manuel Ailen Attorneys

A legal brief notes seven new lawsuits filed, naming Manuel as plaintiff or defendant in cases with Annis E and Manuel Ailen listed as counsel. The document references attorneys and docket activity, signaling fresh filings in a state court.

Manuel Annis E. ‘Manuel E “Ailen

Reeve Township Farm Institute annual meeting highlights

The Reeve township farmers institute held at Walls's hall on December 14 featured program notes by R Gaddis and County Agent W J Berns. Activities included music by local schools, talks on soil erosion and family economics, and the awarding of premiums for essays, agricultural produce, and crafts. Entries closed at 11:00 am with premiums totaling cash, goods, and groceries across multiple categories.

Hordsville R. Gaddis Ins Township Farmers’ Institute Tuessa Ing Walls’s Hall C. A. Norman Stitute Afordsville High School Lella R. Gaddis W. J. Berns Ace Noonife Iearts Gaddis Norman R. A. Roberts Country Life Walls Bros C. S. Myers C. A. Burris V. Kyle Co Allen Ham Allen & Jackson Hamiware Co Clyde E. Jackman John Alford EO & ‘ XII Gf. J. Canolty

Plan to Save Big Sycamore in Wabash Levee Survey

County Surveyor Harry Morrison and Assistant Engineer Vivian Agnier explained the Wabash levee plan may spare the giant sycamore near Mast McCarmel as survey lines bend to allow a curved levee. The 32 foot circumference, 150 foot tall tree has drawn naturalist interest since 1875 and could be sacrificed for the 2.6 million project despite letters from the Talge Mahogany Co seeking the tree’s display and public support for preservation.

Princton Clarion News Wabash McCarmel Harry C. Morrison Naka Morrison Vivian W Agnier Rreamore Talge Mahogany Company Indianapolis

Meetings Planned to Boost Colleges in Indiana Cities

NN Indianapolis December 1 Meetings in Wayne South Bend Evansville Fort Wayne and Muncie will be held next month to swayed sentiment in favor of raising the tax levy for Indiana University Purdue University and the State Normal School Haute and Muncie. The committee in charge did not specify dates or confirm the meetings but aims to address financial distress affecting the colleges.

Qanapolis Wayne South Bend Evinsville Rre Haute Muncie Jegiainture Indiana Purdue University State Normal School Haute and Muncie

Boy thrown from horse on way to school dies in Indiana

In ON Indiana on December 1 Frank Ran years old, son of RE. E. Randolph commissioner for the Second district, died shortly after being thrown from a horse en route to Bono school where he was a senior. The horse stumbled at a turn and caused the fatal chest injury. The youth lived only a few minutes. He is survived by parents and a brother.

Ind Frank Randolph RE. E. Randolph

Restoring New Salem Where Lincoln Lived

The Associated Press reports New Salem near Springfield Illinois will reopen as the Old Salem state park with restored log huts and foundations matching Lincoln era. The project by State Architect Edgar Martin includes the store and mill, a large frame museum, and 1831 to 1837 atmosphere, to be completed by next spring.

Associated Press Springfield New Salem Abraham Licoln Ann Rutledge Clary’s Grove Old Salem Museum Old Salem Edgar Martin Lincoln Sangamon

American Friends Begin Relief Work in Russia

The American Friends Service Committee starts relief efforts in Russia. Anna J. Haines of Moorestown will arrive in Reval and go to Moscow to coordinate with Arthur Jo Watts. She brings 100 600 dollars in medical and aid supplies to be distributed to institutions and civilians in need, starting with condensed milk cod liver oil chocolate soap shoes stockings and woolen goods. Hospitals lack medicines and sanitary supplies, with patients strapped to operating tables during procedures.

Associated Press Philadelphia American Friends’ Services Committee Ituresia Anna J. Haines Moorestown N. J Pus Wa Emperor Kerensky Reval Moscow Arthur Jo Watts Russia Miss Haines Snys Kent Hue Fen Riayasia

Haitians Ate American Heart Says Haitians Ate American Heart Poem

Royal inquiry into American colonial actions reports 2000 Haitians killed in recent years by bandits led by desperate chiefs. Testimony describes decapitations and removal of organs, with heart and liver distributed, marines killed, officers slain, and gendarmes targeted.

AU Prince Malti Dee Royal Court of Inquiry Habel Hooker India Pleoker

Man Seriously Injured in Fall Off Speeder

Lawrencebulg Indiana December 1 Robert TL Cliver of Vang Construction working on a bridge over the Great Miami River for Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Stable and Company was seriously injured Puestley when he was accidentally thrown from an electric powered speeder during the operation.

Lawrencebulg Ind Robert TL Cliver Ventre Ohlaca Yenter Farmen Vang Construction Company Great Miami River Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Stable and Company Puestley Electcw

Fragmented historical crash note from OCR read

An unclear OCR fragment describes a crash scene with a seeder car roundel, an impaired embankment, Carver’s injuries, a severed artery, and exhausted breath. The legible bits suggest medical distress and dreaming of the injury amid vascular damage.

Carver

Corporation Officer Denies Bribery Charge in New York

Tyx 1 John trapnor assistant to the head of Wallac Downey shing building corporation is denied allegations of Tucker Ko former Washington teacher chef and member of a congressional committee investigate a $40,000 fund for procuring canter fill the beard in a connection with weight the name of TW Ballina shining frard mhenster and brother intaw off Brews dent Wilton had been mentioned

Rockefeller Foundation to Give College $700000

In Cincinnati Ohio yesterday Frederick Hicks of Cincinnati received notice from the General Education Board of New York funded by John D Rockefeller that it would contribute 700000 dollars to the medical college of the University of Cincinnati. The grant is conditional on raising an additional 460068 dollars to complete a 1000000 endowment fund. this amount has not yet been fully secured.

Cincinnati, OL Dec Dent Frederick Hicks Ae of Cincinnati General Education Bing New York John D. Dpteelefeller Medical College University of Cincinnat Ang

Steel Wire Products Announces Price Cut Details

PITTSBURG Dec 1 The steel wire products were priced for the first time in years as Pittburg steel makers announced a price reduction about 30 cents per hundred, bringing new quotations to 305 and 325 per hundred pounds for barbed and fence wire. Prices for untied orders would begin with the new rates.

Pittsburg Pittaturg Ste

Mail Car Loot Recovered From Cache

Omaha reports recovery of a mail car robbery loot with $23,800 tied to a cache. A clew places suspect links to Oklahoma and a council bid, while authorities note broader shipments and a larger unrevealed total. The year and exact dates are not clear in the text.

Omaha Neb Tee Collis Sidtoel Oklahoma Toa Council Bether

Rhere Ravernt Prom Event Details Missing

Fragmentary OCR text hints at a prom event in Rawrngs with unclear names and garbled phrases. Likely mentions legs or participants but lacks coherent details, dates, or venues to confirm.

38 Alleged Reds Taken in Chicago Police Raid

CHICAGO, Dec. 1. Thirty-eight alleged Reds were taken in a Chicago police raid conducted this morning. Police stated the operation targeted suspected subversive activities and confiscated pamphlets and incriminating materials. No further details were released.

Chicago

Yored radicals arrested at OWOW HQ raid

Police arrested radicals in an ambush at the OWOW headquarters yesterday. Officers seized numerous pamphlets deemed revolutionary in nature. Thirty men were released after questioning, eight others with prior police records were kept in custody.

Yeatemtay OWOW

Tichenor Promises Bill to Aid Wheat Raisers

Promises measure to aid wheat farmers asserting need to stabilize prices. Mentions Canadian competition and potential imports as factors shaping policy. Indicates expected discussion in Congress and support from agricultural groups.

Tichenor

Mexico Believed Oil Land Vast Acres Reach Claim

A dispatch reports that Mexico holds about 151.5 million acres regarded as potential oil land. Officials weigh exploration plans and possible foreign investment as petroleum prospects draw attention. In Washington, analysts discuss frontier energy possibilities and policy implications for a developing market.

Mexico

Ex-Chanlain General Diez Dies at Age in New Almanack

Obituary notes the death of former Chanlain General Diez of the Sons of Revolution at age with details about his service and burial. The report places the event in a military fraternal context and mentions his standing within the organization.

Chanlain Sons of Revolution Diez

Woman Appointed Auditor in Laporte County TAROT

A reader friendly note reports an appointment of a woman named auditor for Laporte County. The piece references local officials and a formal government action with emphasis on the new role and its duties.

Laporte County

Wages Lost by Puddlers After Strike at Reading Poon

Workers at the Reading plant faced wage loss after a strike near five tenths of a shift. The census counted about 000 men involved as production halted and pay reduced. Company officials reported partial restoration as negotiations continued.

Reading Pao Pew Neserdy

Northern Bogard visit by Mrs Jutin Wilkey described

Mrs Jutin Wilkey of Northern Bogard visited a speart with unclear context. The fragment mentions a locality named Northern Bogard and a person. details about purpose or outcome remain unreadable in the OCR snippet.

Social Guests Visit Families Around Farm and Town

Mrs Eth Morrienn and Mrs Pete Ains mile guests of luck and wife. They were accompanied by her mother Mrs Peter Ranidborn. Couples visiting Cheenaut and Wy included Mrs Leelae Al-Mee and friends. Emily and Mire WH Band visited with Elmer Wade. Min Lizzhe Fer and Sylvia Bert called on Peaugh Friday. A farmer M Kinney and family were seen Sunday.

Mra Eth Morrienn Vrs Pete Ainsmile Luck Peter Ranidborn Thole Air Cheenaut Amd Ainsevuugh Duck Bruse al - Mee Fk Aly SB STAGS Willam Emily Elmer Wade Eamon Sanday Sylvia Bert Uy Barley Kinney

Non-Residents Noted in Daviess County Quiet Title Suit

The Danodroudt court hears a February term action titled Clarence A. Westmore et al v Martian Ramagon et al involving nonresidents listed as heirs and defendants. The plaintiffs seek quiet title with an affidavit, naming widows and heirs such as Lancuarde Languarde Codre Ramagon Freeland and Freeland heirs as nonresidents of Indiana. The notice calls for appearance on the 3rd day of June in the Daviess circuit court to answer the complaint.

Inchi@fia Daviess Enuniy Sa Danodroudt Clarence A. Westmore Et al Martian Ramagon Andre Lancuarile Jean Bo Lansuarde Languarde Andre Cral- Therese Oodre Francis Flacteot Franceta Honoirot Gabriel Hunoet Marie Hunot Poh Chammagnote Attecade Chanmagnote Francoise Charmenote Jaco Freeland Patey Freeland Martha Breecland Jesac Jesac Freeland. Elizabeth Fred@land. Mary Helen Unaulter Anna Colter Blasheth Po Pink Hannah BO Hannah James FO Clare Mary A Clark Ccumuet Banguarde Unk N Adile Lankuarde Codre Andre Codre Ma Ramacon Marian Tamexon An Uarde Charles Laangtarde Languardr Therese A James RR. Clark Marva A. Clark Samuel W. Péek Tojliann Netion Dent Washington Daviess Sett Indiana Pershing Mattingly

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