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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
1
A terse Associated Press dispatch from Washington notes emergency coal distribution controls extend to Chicago and northern Ohio. Hardin regional fuel authorities reaffirm restrictions while aiming to meet essential needs. The terse briefing underscores wartime energy prioritization and supply limitations in the eastern United States.
John Melburn, about forty, was seriously hurt in an elevator accident at the Center States Gas plant at First and Niebold streets. He suffered fractures and shock, was taken to Samaritan Hospital, and physicians expected to learn full injuries later. An investigation into the cause was started.
A terse snippet from a 19th century page notes a constitutional matter under consideration in the states. No dates or full details are readable, but the fragment signals ongoing deliberations on a national framework.
The Supreme Court weighs the legality of a federal prohibition amendment and its impact on state laws. Judges discuss whether the amendment could be enforced nationwide and how it would interact with existing dry laws. Estimates of whisky stock and distillery effects are cited as context.
The Da- County Core Growers' associationheld a Saturday session to plan the upcoming corn show in Daviess County. A committee was formed to prepare stalls and invite judges from state research groups to discuss corn milling methods. Cash prizes were approved for research entries and a separate mixed class will be judged to boost quality and turnout. Local entries are already arriving for the January show date, touted as a social effort to make the event larger and better than before.
Muddled wire service text reports President Wilson signaling no new pledge on punitive terms and a continued push toward a treaty. It notes Republican senators bear responsibility for delays and cites tensions within the White House and Senate as key factors shaping the stalemate.
In a wartime argument Solicitor General King and Assistant Attorney General Frierson urged that National Prohibition remained in force due to the ongoing war and peace treaty conditions. Lower courts ruled against the Kentucky and New York cases on October 27 and November 11, with expedited review sought but not granted.
Fragmentary wartime clipping reports Mexican forces freeing prisoners and advancing through a border area. Names and precise places are unreadable but imply cross border military actions and a liberation narrative with heightened patriotic phrasing.
Mexican consuls released a telegram stating no ransom money was paid for the release of a man held in Eagle Pass Texas on December 15. The prisoner, identified as Williams, was released without any payment or money. Several prominent Mexicans connected to the case were mentioned in the telegram.
The text notes workers and Hhm Green as secretary-treasurer travel to Washington for a conference called by Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor. Mr Green is to join an executive council meeting of the AFL and midlevel federation leaders attend as part of the same efforts.
Fragmented text appears to discuss allied nations negotiating concessions on treaty terms regarding reservations. The garbled source mentions names such as Peerl Howie and George, with unclear references to Lindin, Sinevican, and Sepantes tivady. The passage lacks coherent facts or dates.
A potential appointment of W. O. Smith of Tenilerson as rural agent for Martin County is being reviewed. The draft notes the idea of aligning local administration with broader federal strategies amid ongoing debates over organizational structure and policy directions.
The House passed a bill authorizing continuation of government control of sugar for one more year with measures affecting foreign and domestic production. It limits actions by producers refiners and distributors and maintains the Lever Act framework. President Wilson's cabinet met to align policy and weekly sessions were set. The military committee considers a proposal to use troops to protect Americans from Mexican bandits.
Federal jury and three Wilson appointees will probe military frauds and price fixing under the Lever Act and Sherman law. First port of investigation will assess invitations to restrain trade and violations by operators and others. Madison Township Telephone Co elects new officers.
Fragmentary text outlines a plan to appoint a triad for a coal strike inquiry within sixty days. Names linked to roles include John P. White of Cleveland as a miners’ representative and Porter or St Benedict as operators’ representative, with a third member from public interest.
Mrs Hester N. Heese named superintendent of the Seymour plant and to head the new factory opening in Washington. Noble R. Gresham confirms her upgrade after years as assistant superintendent. Local factory staff express mixed feelings at her move as the company plans conversion to larger operations in 1915. Meanwhile Edmondson of Elnora suffered a fall from a railroad bridge, sustaining injuries.
Newswire reports from December 14 indicate Italian officials plan to confide with the PrkyireR about actions in Rome. General Tailadil, stationed at Ornomi Mas, leads a delegation to Rome as the crisis over Fiume unfolds.
In Indianapolis December 16 1917 contempt of court proceedings against eighty four affiliated United Mine Workers officials continued before Judge A W Ravlersons with Howat president of the Kansas district facing removal of bonds and an order to appear December 25. Government attorneys said the miners strike actions last week aimed to settle on President Wilson’s terms and Howat’s case against him was postponed indefinitely as officials await further orders.
The Associated Press reports Washington and state agencies relaxing normal routines while enforcing wartime controls. Central topics include energy and coal restrictions, fuel rations, and production adjustments. Officials indicate vitamin distribution and agricultural measures respond to shortages with new limits and pricing.
Fragmentary notes from Vincennes record a Knox county agricultural event organized under W. J. Plegott with T. P. Winklesl as president. Bernard H Cock of Sand born is listed among minutes with Miss Painte Sectun as treasurer, and Vincennes appears as the treasurer locale.
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