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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text presents unclear names and events. The readable segments hint at a forthcoming development or policy change with multiple involved entities but lack concrete details or dates. Further context is needed to produce a precise summary.
Washington police were notified Friday night of a 1919 model ig sedan stolen from Vincennes. Police search underway as officials request information from the public.
Smallpox appears in eastern Halbert township Martin County leading to the closure of Smith and Center Point schools. Three local families report illness though patients are not seriously ill.
The Citizens Bank directors elect 1821 officers with Samuel Shufflebarger as president and Ruth Shufflebarger as assistant cashier. Christian church Sunday school names L Haverstock superintendent and W E Taylor treasurer. Meantime Meple Burdsall returns home, and veterans report service with the 65th C A C. Marriage licenses granted to William Inman and Coy Gertrude Manning. ceremony at M E parsonage. Two other weddings follow at Rev. W A Ross home. Lewis Clements seeks relief from rheumatism after moving from Cloqumb Alabama. A car crash near Sumner kills Sheila Pipher and Randall Pipher, with other occupants dying later. Funeral details pending.
Odon notes J M Hindman will display his Twentieth Century Zero Layers at the Chicago International Poultry Show. Hindman, originator of the breed, claims strong winter egg production. Separately Farmers Bank of Odon held its annual meeting. old directors reelected and officers retained. A fire destroyed the Ed ward Hubbard farm residence near Farlen store, with partial salvage of belongings.
The readable portion suggests a request to obtain unspecified items. Text is incomplete and lacks clear entities, dates, or a verifiable event.
Genoa dispatch reports the steamer Principessa Mafalda struck and sank with 700 lives feared lost though Lloyds agency casts doubt. Also dated reports note US Army transport Buford carrying 249 deportees arriving in Kiel for boiler repairs and Admiral Kolchak arrested at Irkutsk by Petelyayev. A Borah amendment would allow hearings for sedition case detainees before federal courts.
Washington reports Sen. Reed Smoot, a finance and appropriation member, pledging deep cuts in executive department estimates through June 24 1921. He argues Congress must slash expenditures to curb extravagance and align with the Republican economy program, citing a deficit and potential savings around several billions.
Fire destroyed the residence of Harry Goodman a Pike county resident causing a loss of 1500 dollars with no insurance. The dwelling of Albart Scott near Orwell was destroyed by fire with a loss of 180 dollars.
Mrs Alice Engleman wife of W A Engleman a Pike County merchant died at home in the county The couple were prominent local residents with ties to the pier trade and commerce in the area.
The Knights of Pythias and families held their annual oyster supper New Year’s night at the hall with orchestra music. Mrs F D Grismore and Dr A H Burris of Glendale attended the event Thursday night. Mrs Minnie Lemming returns from a visit with her sister Mrs Suda Whitendar. Born to Mrs John Martin last week a son. Dr Grover At Mop bos welcomed a son Myrtle Gowan went to India.
A garbled police report from Henderson Kentucky describes a traveling man attacked at a Vance Clark store. A revolver was involved and shots allegedly exploded during a struggle. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable.
Chris Myers of Linton suffers severe injuries after a supposed assault in a stable near Vincennes. He recalls a brutal, long struggle and partial paralysis while hospital care begins. doctors expect a difficult recovery ahead.
A fragmented 20th century letter remarks on painters identified with red white and blue symbolism and debates within the American Legion. It discusses loyalty, unity, and the role of fascist and nationalist rhetoric in art and service groups.
The short fragment references an athletic contest labeled as a school event held on a Sunday in a slum area. Details of participants or outcomes are not provided.
Albert S. Adams urges Rotary Club leaders to uphold faith with God, nation, and fellow citizens as they confront postwar unrest and social strife. He calls for leadership in integrating immigrants, fair labor practices, and community service, ending with a 1920 pledge to keep faith and foster lasting peace.
Tax tips cover gross income items such as salaries wages commissions interest dividends profits from property stock trades and royalties. Exclusions list gifts inheritances life insurance proceeds and certain war era or Liberty Bond interest with exemptions noted. Living expenses are not deductible and guidance urges consulting bankers for Liberty bond exemptions.
Washington reports 8000 American troops in eastern Siberia will start returning home after mid month. The withdrawal follows U S Army efforts to protect the trans Siberian railroad and allied lines, with expeditionary forces to be repatriated as expulsion of allied troops concludes early next month.
An unclear fragment notes Washington receiving guards by Amelane with references to Southern India and a newspaper delivery context. The readable words suggest a foreign or colonial connection but details are fragmentary and unresolved.
New York reports nearly one hundred thousand foreign-born laborers have already left the United States for Europe since the armistice. The Neoracial Council chaired by General Coleman Dulfontois says about one hundred thousand more will depart once passport rules are eased.
Roderick Wright pilots Graham Brothers Aviation from Evansville to the city in about one hour seven minutes. The crew fogged landing near the riverbank and delivered bundles of ple newspapers to partners and couriers as the Courier reported a brisk mail drop.
A garbled report mentions a commission and budget actions tied to federal or state discussions. It references a president, observers, and various named places and people, but the text remains unclear about specific outcomes or dates. The fragmented lines imply hearings or decisions pending on financial allocations.
Local report details Lett, a notable farmer, suffering a severe fracture during a Sunday event. The incident occurred near the frame of mis prreduis and involved a sequence of falls. Officials describe the injury as serious but not life threatening.
A Bienrell girl, Miss Westfall, was struck at night as she walked home. She was dazed by a club or heavy pipe and police are searching for the assailant.
In Bicknell Indiana Fred Holden of Bicknell was killed and George Blimpton of Vincennes was fatally injured when a plate fell on them at American Mine No. 6 early this afternoon. Blimpton died at Vincennes hospital. Mrs James Holden fainted upon reading a news bulletin at the Ricknell Daily News office requiring two private nurses for her relief.
Word reaches this city of the death of Mrs Henry Christmas wife of a well known Martin County farmer. She passed Sunday morning at the family home on the old McGovren farm near Whitfield.
A fragmented report cites Dave Scott of Linton as a potential Republican candidate for Indiana treasurer in 1920. Supporters praise his aggressive business and political experience and expect broad state backing, especially from the Second District, while some rivals and factions lag in clear opposition.
Harrison township balance on bond and receipts in 1919 show 7,798.00 with balance January 1, 1920 at 6,251.45. Matilda township reports balance on hand and receipts in 1919 totaling 7,799.01 with January 1, 1920 balance at 6,251.45. Walter G. Smoot is trustee of Harrison township and Madison township trustee is RD. McCarter.
The Washington Coca Cola company will extend local activities and, once conditions permit, erect a large manufacturing plant at east Third and Railroad streets on property now used by Central Union Telephone. Manager Goebel says until construction begins the Dant property will house operations and a new addition is planned. the firm will deploy low white delivery trucks.
Omirers have been elected to lead the Central Lillot council with President Charles Whitcomb and Vice President William Himburg. Tomas Jackman is secretary and recording secretary Everett Whitehead. Trustees named are Warren Route, E. H. Southgate, and Walter Kidd.
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