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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1920

Page

6

Indiana Tuberculosis Seals Drive Expands Statewide

Secretary Murray Auerbach outlined a larger drive in Indiana to fund tuberculosis prevention. An initial goal was surpassed as counties establish hospitals and education efforts. Purdue's T.A. Coleman seeks county agent help, and Dr Etta Charles urges clubwomen to join the central committee to promote Christmas seal campaigns.

Indiana Murray Auertach Reala Auerbach Ala Auerhard Purdue University Jeader Etta Charles Indiana Federation of Woman’s Club Han Aaked Ella B. Kehrer Anderson Mra Kehrer

Aged Woman Voter Receives White House Thanks

Boston dispatch reports Miss Annie Stone aged 302 years of age celebrated the suffrage victory by voting for Senator Harding. She received a note of appreciation from Charles F. Herd assistant secretary in the president elect’s office thanking her for her interest in public affairs and support for the Republican party.

Boston Annie Stone Ace Harding Hardine Minas Stone Charles FE. Herd Republican’ Party

Nearly 200 ships added to U S Navy in fiscal year

The annual report of Rear Admiral David W. Taylor shows nearly two hundred warships completed for the U S Navy in the year ending June 30, including one superdreadnought and 96 destroyers, with over 100 more under construction. The report notes a projected fiscal year need of 119 million dollars for continuing shipbuilding.

U. S. Navy Washington Der David W. Taylor Bureau of Construction and Repair Daniels Navy Department Taylor Erst Nneo

Pines hotel burned at Trinity Springs in noon blaze

The Pines hotel on Trinity Springs main street burned to the ground last Friday at noon. Mrs. Jacob Lundy discovered the fire as the roof was fully ablaze and Trinity’s village bucket brigade failed to control it before the building was consumed. Cause unclear but likely from the kitchen flue. The Pines, once a summer home turned hotel, had been operated by W. H. Guthrie and family of Paris for years, with ownership listed as Glen Picker and Dr. Miller of Went Baden. Estimated loss about 8000 dollars with only a light insurance.

Pines Trinity Springs Jacob Lundy Trinity Fbdleslaor W.H. Guthrie Paris I. Breft Ie Glen Picker Dr. Miller Went Baden

Sanitarian Warns Indianapolis Eateries to Clean Up

Dr Herman G Morgan city sanitarian warned Indianapolis restaurant owners that all public eating places must be spotless and sanitary by Monday or face action. The notice came as part of a city effort to enforce health standards across eateries.

Indianapolis Herman G. Morgan City Sanitarian

IED FOR SHOOTING In Garland City Arrest

Garland City December 10. Robert Divnn was arrested at his home here for an incident involving a firearm.

Garland City Robert Divnn

Accused man recounts clash involving Schultz and Dunn

Dunn testifies about a quarrel sparked by a visit to his sweetheart, Schultz allegedly fired a rifle and the fight lasted several minutes. No one was declared winner, and Schultz has not been arrested.

Watts Schultz Dunn Schultz Schults

Negro Slayer Electrocuted in Indiana Harbor

Will Thornton aged 21, a Negro, was executed in the electric chair at Indiana Harbor for the murder of Nick Kish on June 13 1920. Thornton’s widow is confined at the Indiana Woman's Prison in Indianapolis.

Arenciated Press Michigan City Ind Will Thornton Hegre Indiana Harbor Nick Kish Thornton Indianapolis

Wolves menace village pigs in Habert township hunt planned

Farmers six miles east of Shoals in Habert township report wolves prowling and preying on pigs, chickens, and deer. Despite several long shots and failed hunting efforts, locals vow to persist until two pelts are secured, hoping the sound of howling signals location and origin.

Longootee Tribune W. D. Albright Shoals Habert Pennsylvania

Berns Attends Farm Agents Meeting in Evansville

W. J. Berns, Dilviess county agricultural agent, attended a county farm agents meeting in Evansville. The group reviewed a Purdue plan for farm records and income tax preparations, adopting a standard farm record book approved by the Internal Revenue Service.

Berns Evansville W. J. Berns Dilviess County Fivansville Kyan Robertson Farm Management Department Purdue Uniiversity Robertson Internal Revenue Collector's Office

Debate on Immigration Bill Opens in Hours by Minnesota Congressman

In Washington, D. C., Rep Krutean, a Minnesota Republican, opened debate in the House on a two year immigration restriction. He claimed foreign governments finance radicals moving from Europe to the United States and warned millions more Europeans would migrate if tonnany were available. Repeal of wartime laws will be considered as the bill moves, with plans for further debate early next week.

Associated Press Pyrshington D. C Europe Krutean Republican Minnesota House the Johnson

Government anti trust suit revival urged on farm implement firms

The Federal Trade Commission recommended reopening the government anti trust suit against the International Harvester Co and starting judicial actions against several farm implement associations. The annual report to the Senate notes a 73 percent price rise for farm implements from 1914 to 1918, partly due to price understanding among manufacturers and, to a lesser degree, among dealers.

Washington, D. C International Harvester Company Federal Trade Commission Senate Marshall

English Premier Announces Martial Law and Talks in Ireland

Dublin reports martial law proclaimed in Dublin castle and wider counties Cork Limerick Tipperary and Kerry as Britain moves to quell unrest. London says martial law will cover certain areas to deter murder and outrage while offering safe conduct and talks with Sinn Fein leaders to seek peace and government negotiations.

Associated Press Dublin Dublin Castle Cork Limrick Tipperary Kerry London Ireland Sinn Fein Lloyd George House of Commonatoray House of Commons

Evans and Baldwin Obituaries in local notices

Mrs. Evans widow of Joshua Evans died December 15 at her mother's home. She leaves a son Orville Evans of East St. Louis, a sister Mrs Hannaly Hawkins of Shoals, and brothers Henry Zollars and Charles Zollars of Toledo and Oren Zollars of Toledo. Funeral Friday at First M E Church, Oak Grove Cemetery. Samuel Baldwin, former Washington resident, died December 12 at his daughter’s home in LaGrange near Chicago. Buried December 13 in St Louis. He ran a drug store here, was bright and vivacious, member of Presbyterian church and Washington Masonic lodge. Born August 17, 1848, married Eleanor Slicer Sept 19, 1877. Survived by widow, a daughter, three sons, sisters Mrs Madar Harris of Los Angeles and Mrs Nettie Alexander of Mound City, Kansas, brothers Elwood Baldwin of Wheaton, Dr C V Baldwin and N R Baldwin of Los Angeles.

Iona Ma Evans Ong Evans Joshua.Evans Catherine Zollarn West Wall' Trees Street Evane Orenr Zollars Toledo Ohio Orville Evans East St. Louis Imuel D. Beldwin Samueli Dexter Baldwin Washington Eagar Edmonds LaGrance Ta- Grange Ig Chicago St. Louit Baldwin Rook Nene Lindeman Baldin Preesbyterian Church Alan Washington Maronic Lodge Eleanor Slicer Jereix Eleanor Baldwin

Man Declared Dead Revives in Short Time

SHELBYVILLE Ind Dec 15 After being pronounced dead by his physician and apparently lifeless for about three minutes Clint Cherry of Shelbyville revived and will recover from a heart attack suffered yesterday. Family surrounded the bed as the attending physician pronounced him dead then the life returned and he gradually recovered.

Shelbyville Ind Clint Cherry

Teachers and Pupils Get Eleven Days Vacation

The Christmas holiday period for the public schools of Washington has been fixed. Dismissal occurs December 22 and schools reopen January 13, giving both teachers and pupils an eleven days respite from duties.

Ciilarea Washington

Epworth League Elects Officers at Dec 5 Meeting

Epworth League chapter 354 at First M B church elected officers December 5. President Clifford Long. first vice Martha Shepard. second vice Millicent RagsAnle. third vice Winnie Reeve. fourth vice Mary Willey. secretary Grace Webber. treasurer John Vance. pianist Margaret Clawson. assistant pianist Blanche Feagans. advertising manager Mrs Chiles Willey. Officers assume January 1 and aim to expand the largest Vincennes district chapter.

Epworth League M. BE. Church Clifford Long Marthal Shepard Millicent Rags- Anle Winnie Reeve Mary Willey Grace Webber John Vance Margaret Clawson Blanche Feagans Mra Chiles

Christmas mail delivery schedule announced by postmaster

Henry Backes, postmaster, issues a Christmas mail cutoff schedule to ensure gifts arrive by Christmas. The calendar lists last collection dates by state from December 16 to December 24, with specific cuts for regions and notes on parcel handling and do not open until Christmas wording. Rural routes will have mail delivery on Christmas Day.

Henry Backes Arizona California Idaho Nevada Oregon Utah Washington State Colorado Mortana New Mexico North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Florida Kansas Oulniana Maine New Hamyrshire Nebraska Oklahoma Texas Vermont Connecticut Delaware Iowa Maryland Marlachusetten Michigan Minnesota Miswouri New Jersey New York State Pennsylvania Rhode Island Washington, C Wisconsin Tuesdy Alabama Arkansa Georgina Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Virginia Wedneyday Imnois Indiana Kentucky Ohio Thurady Washington Ilinois

Bedord Man Convicted of Grand Larceny and Conspiracy

Bedford Ind Dec 11 George Terrell forty was found guilty by a Lawrence circuit court jury on grand larceny and conspiracy and sentenced to one to ten years in the Indiana state prison at Michigan City. Terrell had prior prison time and was indicted with William Terrell Slack Honstetler Vernon Wray and John Doe in an attempted theft case. other cases were continued to the next term.

Bedford Ollie Sanders Mitchell George S. Burton Burton State Farm Weill Ind George Terrell Lawrence Indiana Michigan City Terrell William Terrell Slack Honstetler Vernon Wray John Doe Baie

American Legion Aims to Publish Draft Deserter List

A Legion committee will press Secretary Baker to publish the draft deserter list promptly to enable a national roundup. The piece notes Legionnaires on the Ohio State football team helped defeat Minnesota and others, and mentions public land openings for ex servicemen, scout masters, Armistice Day activities in Mexico City, and Louisiana Legion opposition to Mennonite settlement.

The American Legion F. W. Galbraith, Jr Baker Washington Legion Ohio State University Fighting Aptiit Ohio University of Minols Wisconsin Michigan Chicago Legionnaires

Haiti Labor Wages and Population Report

Wire flash from Port au Prince notes extremely low daily wages for laborers and poultry workers, with many living in mahogany houses and earnings around 1.50 dollars weekly plus six cents a day for feed. Population in Haiti is estimated at 2.5 million with 97 percent illiterate. Other items report Chinese and Russian diplomatic issues and the closure of St. George's workhouse near London bridge, its gruel pot to be archived.

Port AU Prince Haiti Halti London St. George's London Bridge Oliver Twist Dicken Southmark

Roaring Fires and Fiddling Wrestle Through Dublin Turmoil

A roving musician in Dublin reportedly played English airs as fires raged during the burning of the town, captured by police under threat to perform. The report recalls similar wartime turmoil and notes other world items from Mexico to Madrid and London, including Mexico’s armament costs and Ireland policy debate.

Dublin Nero Granafi Palle

Books Adopted for 1921 22 School Year in Indiana

The teachers reading circle board of the Indiana state Teachers' association chose three books for use next year. Selected works are Classroom Teacher Dynamic Americanism and Our Living Language. Contracts awarded to American Book company Bobbe Merrill company and University Publishing company. Members include George C Cole Dearborn County superintendent James Wikis son Lafayette superintendent Walter A Brown Green County superintendent W A Denny Anderson superintendent and Miss Gail Calmor ton supervisor Fort Wayne public schools.

Reading Circle Board State House American Book Company Bobbe-Merrill Company University Publishing Company Indiana State Teachers’ Association George C. Cole Dearborn County James Wikisson Lafayette Walter A. Brown Green County W. A. Denny Anderson Mias Gail Calmerton Fort Wayne

Former Greek King Constantine Returns Forthwith

Lucerne Switzerland December 11 Former King Constantine receives official notice of the Greek plebiscite result and an invitation to return to Athens to reclaim the throne. The Greek government promises a Greek cruiser and warship escort to accompany him home, with plans for arrival in Venice on Wednesday.

Associated Press Lucerne Switzerland Greece Athens Constanting Hers Constantine Venice

Health drive for Davis county shows community effort

A report on rural health outreach details eleven families visited with twenty-five children receiving care or assessment. Funds from the State Tuberculosis Institute aid the program, with support from local churches and business groups in Madison and surrounding townships. The article notes countywide efforts to improve health awareness and services, plus school and church involvement and donations toward the cause.

Sare Cessinn Ehudinen Aurel Daviess County Ihriat Nealr Winduarte Freien Tate Orton Rosey Ivitval Honda

Washington High Defeats Smithville On Local Floor

Smithville travels to Washington and battles the locals in a hard fought game. Washington builds a late lead after Stulle and Burris key scoring while Smithville guards Haven and G Stull keep the visitors contending throughout.

Inetudiffe Srithvine High School Gi Stulle Smithville Washington N Stulle Hepler Feu Burris Utskin Ttf Washington Tam Nis Winaton Aldeenes Holt Aiay Crach Fulkerson Colbert Wineton Vance N.stulle Stulle Hayes Incnia Han Olney Bortie Sta Waghlington Nointa Cnnena Ny Winston Cutbert Haven G. Stull

Violent Earth Ravages Towns in Albanian District

A telegraphic dispatch reports massive earthquake damage in southern Albania's Tenelant district. Villages including Tenerent were razed, many residents killed or wounded, and about 15,000 rendered homeless as aftershocks continue. The alert cites a vlona message from Temna fedev.

Rome Tenelant Albania

Burget Acquitted in Viquer Law Case at City Court

John Budget was acquitted by Mayor McPherson after a trial in city court on a Viquer law charge. Prosecution witness John Allegree claimed purchasing "white pane" from Bur after intoxication, but his testimony contradicted itself and there was no substantive evidence against the defendant. The case involved the Hyatt hotel building's soft drink proprietor.

John Budget McPherson Witsiehs John Allegree Hyatt Hotel

Midshipman Faces Court Martial Over Hazing Charge

Washington Dec 11 George W Lehman of Warsaw Indiana one of eleven midshipmen at the United States naval academy has been under trial by court martial for alleged hazing and has been confined as the court's finding is sent to the brig ships anchored off the academy at Annapolis

Veale Bartyroi Badrian Christavis Clts Madison Dian Haaven Hag Favre Gael Paton Daviess County Washington George W. Lehman Warsaw Ink United States Naval Academy Annapolis

Pope's Brother Dies in Rome After Sudden Illness

Marquis John Au theory Della Chiera, brother of Tone Benedict, died suddenly Friday in the presence of his son Joseph. Born 1853 in Genoa, he joined the navy as a cadet at 13 and rose to rear admiral before leaving service in 1904. Two years later his wife’s death preceded paralysis.

Rome John Autheory Della Chiera Tone Benedict Joseph Marquis Genoa

Japan Rejects Armament Cuts While U S Builds Up

Viscount Ishi of the Japanese delegation told an armaments committee in Geneva that Japan cannot reduce armament while the United States continues to increase it. The statement came at the regular committee session on December 11.

Geneva Switzerland Japan Viscount Ishi

Death Verdict in Illinois Slaying Case Ends Trials

In Marion Illinois circuit court a jury returned a death by hanging verdict for Setilo Derentis, a co defendant with Bisaco, in the August murders of Tony Hemphill and Ane Calcaterra. Blanco killed himself in jail after the verdict as state militia protected West Frankfort during the trial. The case date back to a feuding motive over marriage plans and jealousy.

Marion Tony Hemphill Ane Calcaterra Frank Blanco TinAnn Slater Calcaterra Setilo Derentis Bisaco Bianco West Frankfort Desantis

Diplomatic Break Between Holland and JuXomavia

The Hague reports severed diplomatic relations between Holland and JuXomavia on December 13. No details given on causes or next steps.

Assciated Press the Hague Holland Juxo- Mavia

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