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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1919

Page

4

Fragmented OCR item with unclear medical note

Fragmented text mentions a fracture and someone named Mr. Veller at a location with numbers. Message is garbled with missing verbs and identifiers, leaving no clear event or outcome to report.

Indiana bridge tragedy claims Mrs Tucker and pony

In Stantialy Hal edford Indiana on December 19 Mrs William Tucker forty two died instantly when a pony and buggy fell from Fall Creek bridge into the creek west of Fayetteville Mrs Tucker was crushed on striking a large rock her injuries also included a broken shoulder arm and leg Her husband and eight children survive and the pony was killed.

Edford Ind William-Tucker Fayetteville Fall Creek Bridge West Packer Mollie Burton Bedford Fur- You

Deputy Wientsy Clete Quits After Long Service

Vincennes Indiana Dec 19 Edward A Acker resigns after twelve years as deputy clerk and accepts a new role as Knox county manager or with Bankers Investment Co of Indianapolis. Acker served eight years as deputy. Circuit Clerk Frank G Reiter notes his experience and retains him as deputy with Walter Kihail to be entered on its day cloth.

Vincennes, Inc Edward A. Acker Knox Bankers’ Investment Company of Indianapolis Acker Frank G. Reiter Walter Ki

Divorce Complaint Records Troubled Union in Knox Circuit

Mary Alice Summers files for divorce from Alvin Pedeck in Knox circuit court alleging separation since seven months and long estrangement. The defendant, previously convicted of grand larceny in the Knox circuit court earlier this year, is named in the complaint while residence details and marital history are summarized in the filing.

Thrnoch Alvin Pedeck Mary Alice Summers Aapl Knox God Dani Resintence Carinetiirg

Damage and $5,000 from blast at Base Can Amine

A Wednesday afternoon explosion at Base Can Amine caused extensive damage and an estimated $5,000 in losses. Repair work is expected to take ten days, with no injuries reported.

Tiamare Reyairs Barkin Mae Deligved Baen

Local factory faces strike over pay envelopes fraud

An obstructed Graham font plant scene reveals workers claiming weeks of pay envelope fraud. Management could not repair seeded wheels and production stalled, leaving staff anxious as Saturdays passed without usual presence.

Compromise Plan Gains In Senate Peace Treaty Talks

In Washington on December 19 the senate peace treaty compromise shows momentum with Republicans and Democrats forming a two party path toward a January conference. Taft suggests a mild reservation plan while Bryan urges broader collaboration. The movement aims to curb inflation and guide standard clothing production amid broader economic concerns.

Associated Press Washington, D.C Senate Republic- Hod Taft W. J. Bryan

French Lieutenant Shot In Street Ambush

In Washington and a nearby suburb an ambush killed Lt. French and another officer, wounding a policeman. Reported assailants fired as crowds fled, with one suspect mortally wounded and a second officer killed amid chaos near Phoenix Park. The attacker was said to have used a bomb and revolvers, as investigators probe motive and affiliations.

Vialin Treland Washingtan Terd Krench Bate ePhoenix Park Henry Teyunarary Aeroanbnt Hredd J National Tord French Loughlin Mr Hind Fred Aly

Circuit Court Notes Divorce Granted And Granted Relief

Court notes show a4 case Vore versus Samuel C Vora with plaintiff granted divorce and related filings. Other entries reference multiple confidential parties and decisions, including name spellings and continuations, with several cases listed in progress.

Vore Samuel C Maldnafe Ida Fadlemair Samuel Styrern Teona Stireenn Mroree Mdonttocead

Local Farmers Aid Southern Indiana Trail Association Meeting Recap

A large gathering of farmers and volunteers attended the Midwestern Trail Association meeting in southern Indiana. Officers were elected including Emma Way and Panindree Phin, with plans discussed to promote antipoverty aid and truck partnership.

Indiana S.W. McCord Neton Fentucks Zyer Tolva Anil

Borden to Remain Prime Minister of Canada in Short Ad interim

In a December entry from Lotawa Canada, Sir Bert Borden is set to retain the post as Prime Minister but will assume a reduced executive role. Crombie is named to duties tied to the use of the physical condition, signaling a reshuffle in prime ministerial responsibilities.

Lottawa Canada Bert Borden Crombie Dutier

Jouns Morten cunty. E VALANTIC CITY

Dec 19, a coroner's jury in Valantic City ruled a children death while washing clothes under a cabinet collapse. The case centers on a 19 year old James Blake presumed dead after a fall while his mother was nearby.

Valantic City James Buddy-i- Blake Hady

Widowed LaPiente Dies. Noted Woman of Vincennes

Mira Athabeth TLePlants widow LaPiente dies at Vincennes Prison Wednesday rising. She was a prominent figure in the community and one of the best known women of the era. The obituary notes her long life, Civil War era associations, and survivors including her second husband and children living in Washington. Funeral arrangements not listed.

Mira Athabeth Tleplants SP ‘LaPiente Vincennes Yaara

Fragmented OCR Text About Names and Kisses

The readable lines describe unclear references to people and a mix of phrases about kisses and dates. It mentions a judge or judge like figure and mentions an operant or pieesuite term. The overall meaning is obscured by garbled OCR.

Chaotic Dispatches From Global Plight and Personal Letters

Mixed teletypes report labor tensions in Chicago and Washington, political fallout in Paris, and domestic missives in New York. The garbled copy mentions strikes, government victory tones, and a personal plea about marriage and love amid upheaval.

Fragmentary War Dispatch Fragments Mention General Wood

Fragmented OCR text mentions General Wood and vague references to laws against radicals and daily counts. The readable portion hints at attacks on profiles and a cautionary note about a first stopping place described as hell. No clear events or dates emerge.

Wood Ate

Darby Receives Silver Overseas Service Plant Gift

The Rev. J. W. Darby wears and showcases a sterling silver overseas service plant sent from New York by the National War Work Council. An accompanying pine aw letter acknowledges Dr. Turby’s services and the gift’s significance to his lesson.

J. W. Darby New York National War Work Turby Gee Abing M. Cal

Rhal Estate Transfers

Fragmented OCR lists multiple transfers among Jone W Stewart, Jet Overton, Ollie Cranke, Emily J Gough, Marisa Myers, and others. It references various properties and parcels across named locations, with dates and numbers scattered, indicating a broad estate transfer record rather than a single event.

Jone W. Stewart Jet Overton Ody Ollie Cranke Jerony B Lee Horl F . Nanny Spink Hoeory Uewb Sanita Tucker Weahthetan Total M. Tinker Wealthietan Pleasant Vilow Alea O Elnora Wasiinston Campodl Donte Verminiattarar

Washington High School All Star Team Selections Debated

Robert Patterson letter to the editor argues for Washington High School players to be named to the all star team. He cites stars like Swordy, Allen, Jones, Parker and others, defending their worth and urging reconsideration of the selections based on performances and prior teams.

Robert Thore Wathisston High Tearm Ewards Turing Wirds Smalley Kinney Ud Lundergan Xo Fonnel Dan Siilete Barsuce Dnly" Allen Onieg Farward Washington Cnet Ieee Prakters Wondorfte Bartise Lear Por Stedley Swerds Sinaltey Gaius Trowsay Raul Guarila Ie SuiMyan Ron Tate Onis Chaulers Akin Mee Tidere Layeniy Indiana Plekel Sworde Wintiington Swordy Tilghes Emery and Edmondson Joe Allen Asa Jones Parker Robert Patter Sdaress Walt Jas

Recovery Effort Urges Recompense For War Building Contracts

Senate committee on public buildings repairs urges government to recover overstated payments from corporations and individuals linked to war era construction. If restitution refusals occur, supreme court actions may compel payment and restitution by liable parties.

MOXEY Associated Press Sisington D. C Senate Sujee Alan Thie Corporation

Fragmented OCR Summary of Mixed Names and Events

Fragmented text includes mixed names and phrases such as Macca Wheig EN GES AU and Theeps fate Ur Potinrsnit. It mentions a queen, a person named Mihara, references to Hymn coffee and Dyers, and a line about Mangere and a date near 16.

Mihara Peer Piach Laewen Theaugh Ibn Wit Stark

Indiana Court Reverses Daviss County Ruling In Life Insurance Case

An appellate court reverses a lower court decision involving Modern Woodmen of America life insurance benefits. The case centers on beneficiary Manis Whee and insured Hester, with questions of whether the insurer must pay on a certificate and the implications of trial court rulings on proof of death and payments. The opinion, penned by Judge Testmidy, canvasses judgments and prior holdings to determine the proper application of policy provisions and the intent of the insureds and beneficiaries.

Indiana Daviess Marto Imerica Testmidiy Agilaries Maders Waltman Certsierts Carellas Hester Bella Manis Lesneedt Angelous

Unclear Mine Mishap and Rescue Narrative

A garbled report details a party and a mine incident. It mentions George Luis, a mine boss at Buckakin, being wounded when nitro or mine blast occurred. He reportedly recovered. The text also references a rescue party and a promised future action about two months prior.

Mornig Gluckskin

Proning Class With the Mexicans Seared by Paso

An old desultory dispatch reports an ongoing field investigation into a shooting near El Paso involving Mexican smugglers and an American party member Private Vicar Emiley. One person is killed as a smuggling gang attempted to transport contraband across the border.

Raso Emiley Feu Hynler Merleo

Swedish princess Solomon to visit Indiana soon

Swedish prince Solomon, a leading lady of the predation, is to visit Indiana to select a bride from the city in a short time. Amos W. Butler announces the board of charities will arrange the trip, with Judge Solomon returning to his country aboard a Swedish warship on bonril 4.

Tnotana Silee Solomon Arieed Sweden Indiana Ty Amos W. Butler Hyver

Farmers Federation statement on railroad ownership dispute

Officials of the Judicial Federation of farmers and allied groups sent a letter to President Wilson calling for government ownership of railroads. The statement denounces actions by the Warmers Nationiat council and other Ciru organizations and asserts they do not represent Indira Grmers.

Itanapolts Dec Warmers Nationiat Council Ciru Werlmedda Preadent Wilson Urshig Indira Grmers Judain Federation of Farmers

Senate ale RPTS Legion Wakerisk Amendments

Washington outlines war risk allowances for sailors and Marines. Amendments debated yesterday, uncertain wording and proposed enactment under consideration.

Senate Legion Wakerisk Washington, D. C

Junky President Denies Assertion Of Congress

Indiana dispatch reports Acting President TL Lewis of the United Mine Workers in America died in bed and issued a statement through a cohort, while District Judge A B Anderson requested a special grand jury to probe the coal strike. The statement included a letter to a Connecticut congressman about a public admission. Judge Anderson did not name the congressman in his remarks, and Merritt’s printed speech contained quoted material. Marriage licenses listed include Millertole Jacob Millen and Lucy Stoll, Roy Mckee and Daisy Howe.

JUNKY Indiana Lewis Purieta Cetgendyman Schuyler Mer- Tit Merritt Millertole Jacob “Millen Barr Downship Lucy Stoll Barr Township Meen-Howeel Roy Mckee Pindhorn Daisy ‘Howeeee Uitan

Late tislosafantiz visit and village notes

Fragmented OCR style summary notes a string of names and events from a rural community. Mentions Ty ranie Saturdays Newes Chestnint aml Dumenn and various visits by Miss Macod Gfinton, Med Lois Byer, Afra Entelfa and others.提

Tislosafantiz Tyranie Newes Chestnint Flynn Villay Helr Mrs. Gora Ora

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