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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
1
A brief item notes steps toward restoring relations before conflict as discussions unfold between Germany and Allied powers. Officials emphasize diplomacy and cautious negotiation to ease tensions and rebuild channels for cooperation.
Paris reports that the Versailles treaty ratification occurred at 4:15 PM with a brief ceremony in the French foreign ministry clock hall. Baron Von Leisner signed the November 1 protocol on reparation for sunk German warships, followed by leaders Lloyd George and Clemenceau. The league of nations outline and German prisoner negotiations were noted, with American absence marked. Berger denied seat in Congress again amid Milwaukee protests.
A chaotic fragment describes an incident in Gison County where a man in a mine saved a life after a moving picture inspired a wife to act. The note references an August incident and a woman named Avens, with unclear roles and dates.
Eight high schools including Vincennes are threatened with expulsion from the Indiana High School Athletic Association after a county tournament held at Vincennes University. The event lacked state association sanction, and a second team used Y M C A colors. A L Tester has ordered principals to appear before the state board to answer the charges. Schools named include Oaktown Emison Becker Pritchton Edwardsneart Monroe City and Freelandville.
In Portland Taft told a Rotary Club audience that delaying settlement of the senate treaty controversy is necessary and warned against turning the peace treaty into a campaign issue. He urged prompt world peace through compromise and cautioned against extremists.
Report from Washington on January 10 states arrests of Federal Trade Commission staff were recast as a frame up by opponents. The accusation centers on a Charles Calver of the Commission as a figure in the alleged scheme before a Senate committee.
The Indiana federation of farmers associations received a telegram from Ames confirming support for anti strike legislation in the pending railroad bill. The message signed by officers including I Brown president Brepett Mc Mae vice presidents Maurine Tene las second vice president Pais Taylor general secretary and William Basson treasurer.
James Odell and his wife Pearl Odell faced first degree murder charges in a tragedy of love and revenge. The body of heir Edward Kneip was found with numerous wounds under a halvest on the Mosquito road near Bare, a grisly clue in the case.
Federal fair price commission bans selling sugar with other goods in combo offers. Indiana commissioner Stanley Wyke orders enforcement, stating sugar must be sold as a separate commodity and not used to compel purchases of other items.
Travelers from Germany report unconfirmed word that the German government has fallen. Socialists supposedly control the situation with a general strike declared in areas not under occupation. Brussels dispatches are not confirmed by other sources and carry cautious wording.
Subpoenas were served last night on Lud RCa A Martens self styled Soviet ambassador to the States and his secretary Spiteri Nuarteva as they appeared at the senate sub committee hearing on Russian propaganda in the United States. The subpoenas compel Martens and Nuarteva to testify about allegations of Communist activity. The hearing, chaired by Senator Moses with others from New Hampshire and Ohio, aims for a thorough inquiry over several sessions. Additional witnesses have not yet been named.
Mt. Clemens Michigan January 10 Lloyd Prevost was to be arraigned in police court today on a charge of murdering his former close friend J Stanley Brown whose body was found in his automobile on a squatry road near here on December 24 It was expected Prevost would stand mute and demand the examination Should he be held for trial a delay of several weeks in the drnzing is probable but the prosecution and defense attorneys indicated they would ask more time in which to conduct vetification
The current semester will end Friday January 16 and the second semester will begin the following Monday morning. School officials say there will be no interruption of school work during the transition.
Hinats CAVTULE high school boys basketball team defeated Lawrenceville last night in a tight game. Final score details show strong performances from key players as they travel to Olney next.
The 1919 housing scene highlights a shortage of dwelling space as builders race to meet demand. Prospective homeowners plan new modern residences with sun porches garages and heated plumbing amid scarce materials. Notable projects include inverted twin houses on Van Trees and Meridian streets the Hamer residence on Van Trees the Kocher colonial on Plainville road and several five and six room bungalows reflecting a busy construction year and hopes for 1920.
The annual report by Chief William Belcher notes 1919 fire losses in Washington were low, with 90 alarm calls and $1,9453.21 in losses. Comparisons show a $18,447.79 decrease from 1918, while fires caused by various triggers are itemized, including sparks, false alarms, and overheated stoves, with detailed building and contents values and insurance figures.
A suit to set aside the will of James Harper filed in Daviess circuit court seeks to overturn bequests to two daughters and a granddaughter and appoints Bernizer and Iva Cox as defendants. The will found in a bucket left most of the estate to Bernizer. Harper’s death near the river remains unsolved with no executor named.
Homer Humphrey a 37 year old Bicknell businessman died by suicide in a West Baden hotel Saturday afternoon after drinking poison. He arrived Tuesday and was found in his room at 4 pm with a partially filled four ounce bottle and an unsealed note mentioning family and his Sullivan store share. Relatives in Bicknell were notified.
Meade will retire March 10 and Pershing, now deputy auditor, becomes first deputy to Daniel Myers, county auditor. McCoy resigns deputy auditor duties to focus on real estate and insurance work. McCoy says there is no friction with Myers and the change is a business decision.
unclear readable content mentions death by own action and a body brought yesterday with no domestic troubles and an investigation into finances showing prosperity.
In Washington on January 12, White House Secret Service agents stopped a concealed photographers wagon as President Wilkenny toured the lawn. The men failed to get usable images before officers intervened and released them after verification they had not managed to take a photo.
Reports indicate a plan to scuttle German warships is being considered by officers of the German navy. Information reaching majority socialist party leaders cites Die Freiheit reporting a high German officer informed leaders.
The city council appoints Gowdy Edwards as traffic officer to enforce motor vehicle statutes and city rules. Edwards, a former police officer, was sworn in by Chief of Police Allen to curb careless driving and violations at intersections and turns.
Mary Ellen Starten bride of nineteen months dies of pneumonia at age twenty seven after seven weeks of illness. Mrs Stella Bennison wife of R C Bennison dies after a long illness at home following a relapse four days prior. Both were active in church and social circles. Bennison survived by husband and family, Barton survived by siblings and half siblings. Obituaries note Christian conduct and community ties, with service in Washington and Nebraska City connections.
The Vincennes Interstate Short Horn Breeders association met in the county agent’s Vincennes office Saturday afternoon and elected officers for the coming year. Lawrence County elects Joe Crews president, Petersburg’s Jane Jonal, Prentice C. Ruble re elected secretary and treasurer.
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