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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
2
Reports from Washington indicate oil production in Mexico has largely ceased as Carranza decrees and state policy discourage foreign oil enterprises. The Associated Press notes U.S. oil workers faced relocation and shipping concerns as Mexico's stance tightens.
A historic plan outlines the Davie County interscholastic association. It organizes into township and county units with officers, cabinets, and committees to run contests. Eligibility requires school attendance, grade standards, and meet timing aligns township and county finals.
A message promotes good fellowship and fair play in school contests. It urges impartial judging, anonymous submissions when possible, and learning from defeat to build character, morality, and physical fitness.
The Indiana state education system emphasizes enforcement of the federal child labor law. Superintendent Hines urges cooperation. pupils under fourteen must attend school, and under sixteen cannot work in mines or quarries. Teachers must report violations and prepare to conduct annual exams in December with standardized questions.
Announcement from publishers notes a vote to fill a congressional vacancy in Wisconsin. Names such as BERGEN EWAN and others are listed in the context of a primary election to fill the seat created by Congress’s refusal to confirm a nominee. The date is set for December 1.
OCR text records scattered names and visits around Marion County. Mentions Chesci byer family and many acquaintances such as Mattie Au dre and Hapry Hyer with several unnamed events and Sunday calls.
The fragmentary OCR shows a personal medical testimonial about relief from kidney issues using a product and later a legal notice about the appointment of an executor and administrator for Myrtle Bis Sta estate. Names include Mrs. Gbps and Dean’s Kidney. The text mentions Washington, Dean’s Kidney, and Behrmann estate details.
The notice lists price ranges for cattle, calves, veals, and sheep at the auction. It shows Good to Choice, Common to Medium, and various weight categories with many figures in dollars per hundred or per head, reflecting current market conditions.
A coal incident near Chattanooga Tennessee ends in tragedy. The report notes casualties and outlines ongoing investigations by local authorities and union representatives.
Two people were injured when a plane crashed during an Saturday flight near Morrison field. Authorities say Price Hollingworth and his wife were among the injured or detained as part of an ongoing investigation. Witnesses report the craft struck a structure causing multiple casualties. later, Hollingworth and companions were taken into custody as investigators pursued leads, with officials noting a prior Washington visit connected to the case.
The son of Jon Barekman of Wheatland is accused of issuing several bad checks. Authorities say A. D. Roberson, a known local farmer, allegedly signed the forged instruments. One check for about 1100 was cashed, totaling slightly over 400.
Ten freight cars on a westbound train derailed about five miles from the station after a wheel failed. Crews from Cheniddle and Seymour worked to clear the wreck and repair the track, with four cars damaged and one loaded with tomatoes.
In Vincennes Indiana Chief reports that James A. Brooks, a longtime engraver, was linked to a counterfeit ring. Investigators traced forged war stamps and a whisky seizure during a inspection tied to a Kentuck return. Brooks faced charges as officers pursued further details of the alleged scheme.
The text references Johann P. Wall and five U S representatives meeting in Brazil for a diplomatic or trade discussion. It notes involvement of Mennonites and a delegation with aims connected to the United States. Readable fragments imply international outreach and negotiated agreements.
In Coblentz German and Allied officials discuss winter coal supply and locomotive repairs. American rep P D Noyes briefs that German workers are not resisting, but face raw water shortages and fuel constraints. Railroad tenses say workers accept responsibilities to repair engines. Average pay noted as sixteen marks daily amid exchange woes.
A terse item reports on a protest by former soldiers, noting Milde's involvement and a strong footnote. The piece references Associated Press coverage and a London pain context, with limited readable details.
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