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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
3
Attleboro, Mars Dee Dageget announces candidacy for Attleboro mayoral race as one of five contestants in the December election. She argues women should serve in politics as they did in wartime and backs President elect Harding during the national campaign.
In Nashville on December 3, federal agents arrested Rev Archip Sirbu pastor of the Airmanifs Orthodox church in Indianapolis and two nephews after a raid on a farm west of town. Officers seized 300 gallons of mash and two 20 gallon stills. Sirbu was released. the other two men were placed in Franklin jail.
Indianapolis December 3 farmers express greater unrest than at any time since penalism era. The Indiana Implement Dealers Association reports anger over neglect and injustice. Affected by low corn returns, farmers claim they pay ten cents per bushel to husk corn yet receive only about thirty six cents per bushel at market.
Washington December 3 The president is drafting his annual message to Congress and plans to send it next Tuesday near the session opening. He is expected to address taxation government finances and the farmers price situation amid calls on farm prices.
In Elmore township court Judge Hasting heard Charles Copeland versus Nathan Boardman over three hogs said to be cholera infected. The jury including Hazel Poshing Reulsh Bussard Mary Jope Cliffors Farris Frank Esles and Harry Bowman awarded Copeland $16.92 plus costs totaling $41.42.
In Brooklyn federal court four army civilian employees were found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the government by stealing army shirts shoes and other supplies valued near $100 000 from the Ray Ridge base. Max Ludecker and an unnamed warehouse employee were implicated as well.
Black Ruler, 1360 pounds, champion steer of the annual livestock show, sold Thursday at 175 a pound for 2312 dollars to Purdue University students’ stock. Wison Packers bought him. Armour and Company purchased the total supply. Christmas beef outlook noted.
A. P. Washand of the Miers National federation cites a ten year low in milling activity due to weak export calls and slack domestic demand. He notes wheat markets shrinking as freight rates and price differentials affect European buyers, reducing millers' market participation and delaying expectations for exports.
Chicago reports wholesale hog prices returning toward the 1973 prewar level as big packers note pork and byproducts rising to that point. Beef and pork carcass values have fallen since September, with hogs on the hoof at about 10 to 12 cents a pound. Retailers vary in price due to grade differences, while retailers debate wholesale quotes.
Notes from the assembly in Geneva indicate a possible SUCI action at this session. The draft resolution under Article 10 of the covenant was discussed as the meeting opened this morning amid uncertainty.
The League of Nations Council has sent its response to President Wilson regarding his role as mediator between Armenians and Turkish Nationalists. He plans to await communications from Spain and Brazil before outlining the mediation procedure.
In Washington today the state department received an invitation from the League of Nations for the United States to name a delegate with consultative capacity to the league commission on armament. Officials said no decision has been made on representation.
The Germania Club of Hammond, reestablished for social purposes, filed articles of incorporation with Indiana's secretary of state, becoming the first man-name society formed in Indiana since the United States entered World War I. Incorporators named were Jan Schroeter, Lorenz Spreiter and H. Kellner.
Senate investigation into the price of anthracite will begin in New York Saturday. The inquiry was announced by a senator who urged action amid pressure from governors of New England states. The effort aims to assess pricing practices and potential legislative remedies.
James E. Teears aged years was fatally struck by an automobile driven by George A. Hankins of Kings here late Thursday afternoon as he crossed the street. He fell and sustained head injuries and internal injuries. He died at 4:30 after being taken to the hospital. Hankins remained at the scene. He is survived by his wife and son.
The Cable & Kaufman club held its second meeting at the Cable & Kaufman hall on East Second Street. A committee report was discussed and forthcoming lectures on salesmanship and related topics were planned for future sessions.
Oklahoma City December 3 authorities pursued clues in the shooting of a Republican National Committee member. Miss Clare Smith of Fingling reportedly linked to the case saw her trunks opened as investigators searched for evidence tied to the fatal shooting.
York December 3 The Stutz Motor Car Company announces a quarterly dividend of $1.25 to be paid January 12 on the board December 20. The announcement ties to Alvin Under Meyer and Samuel Under, noting his appointment as a director three years ago and linking to Willon BR Ryan.
Dr Xene former police commissioner was bound over to the grand jury in the United States District Court on a Volstead act charge. Bond signed by W Clark of this city. Quy B Elwood former cashier at the National Bank of Trafal charged with embezzling $4000 after examination.
In HiBtrAatsox West Virginia on December 3 about seven guns and pistols were surrendered to authorities post martial law. Sheriff Blanken estimated around 450 firearms collected at the city hall with arms reported from residents in Matewan Red Jacket and nearby areas. Deputies planned to vault and secure the weapons as the community complied with the federal order.
Colonel Hall reports no disturbance for 48 hours as he expands civil militia support and seeks deputies for each troop detachment. United Mine Workers counsel restraint toward workers at mines and urge peaceful persuasion rather than coercion. Union leaders say evicted miners’ lumber has arrived at eight centers and work nears commotion.
Sturt Stuart daughter of James A. Stuart aging editor of the Indianapolis Star finished high school at Shortridge in two and a half years and attends college as a full student member of Kappa Alpha Theta. Nelson F L Poynter of the Sullivan Times is the youngest man in school and has been elected assistant cheerleader. he belongs to Phi Gamma Delta.
A general store at Eoglish Tennessee belonging to Vandeveer and Spencer was bought by James Mo Tuteker of Washington and S oA2 Turek, the latter's son. The owners have taken charge of the business.
A wartime article details the U S Army education program for nonnative recruits at Camp Dix and five other camps. The Camp Dix school, led by Prescott Lecky, educates about 1,000 students across eighteen buildings with three daily class hours and three drill hours. Recruits learn reading writing and public speaking, plus twice weekly group singing in a Liberty Theater.
The Rev. J O L Spracklin, Methodist minister and liquor license inspector, was bound for the court of Assizes in Windsor Ontario after shooting Beverly Trumble during a raid on the latter's hotel. The Windsor police court magistrate refused bail due to lack of jurisdiction.
Chicago December 3 price reductions from two dollars fifty to one dollar fifty eight per barrel f o b mill and to two dollars twenty five cents f o b mill were announced by three cement companies with mills in Illinois Michigan Tennessee and other states. Cement is available in any quantity with almost immediate delivery according to officials of cement companies in Chicago.
Officials at the governor Indian agency report Osage members will receive nearly all of 1924 oil proceeds. Bonuses of about 1,000 dollars are being paid to heirs of deceased members, with lease and royalty distributions continuing through December. Osage population totals 2,228 adults with ongoing allotment after tribal rolls and adoptions.
Six large cement mix trucks from Mast County Construction work for eight miles of state highway from Loogootee to Meysamery. Drivers haul gravel from Bethel pit in Center town to Montgomery end, aiming to start improvements but gravel shortages may delay progress this year.
A sprawling AP roundup from Evansville to Columbus details a wave of robberies. Incidents include a murder tied case in Evansville, a Ridgeville bank hold up with $6,000 taken, train mail thefts near Minneapolis, and a Grove City bank robbery netting cash bonds and notes.
Federal agents in Houston seized a large portion of Christmas branded mincemeat and cherries in a nationwide campaign. The operation aimed to curb illegal alcohol and spirits in holiday items.
Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and his staff visited Washington on Thursday for a inspection tour of the system. They traveled by train to review the line and inspect facilities with a group of officials.
Acting President Wilson and Secretary Tanja purchased the annual allotment of Christmas seals for the National Tuberculosis Association. The six year old Adkie Mayer assisted in the purchase, marking a festive support effort in Washington.
News arrives of Maugene Brothers of Arizona home, a 37 year old born in Barr township who died after influenza, with funeral details and survivors listed. Separate notices recount the death of FT Whimmes in Washington and other obituaries from Gosport and nearby areas with burial plans and services noted.
A large turnout attended a reception in honor of G W Wittefora Dean of local medics at the Presbyterian church and city hall. Dr Wileford and other physicians spoke on the medical profession while a dinner followed with a vote electing new officers for the coming year.
Ernest Leo O'Brien to Davie Circuit Court accuses wife Sarah M. O'Brien of cruel treatment and repeated threats to kill him. He says the marriage began in Lawrenceville Illinois in 1920 and cites assaults with a razor blade and a finger nail file, prompting him to fear for his life. Gardiner and Tharp are named as his attorneys.
A distorted report notes Federik xon instructing a jury to resume conspiracy cases amid ongoing investigations. The proceedings involve 125 coal operators and Western region officials as part of delays in grand jury actions and a pending government decision on trial scheduling.
Trieste reports a dispute over the Quarnero border and the status of a peace declaration. HC Gabriele TP An nunzin states the decision stems from a message from the faltua vinistry. Cavigna’s border actions prompted ownership disputes and questions about jurisdiction and treaties.
The article narrates the marriage of Miss Sewell to a Shelburn youth linked to overseas service. The bride meets her groom on arrival in New York and the couple plans to establish life in Shelburn. The narrative ties their union to wartime separations and distant lands, mentioning Henderson and others connected to the English and Canadian theatres.
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