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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
5
Fragmented text references elections with 400 009 votes cast and attempts to transport ballots to Washington. Mentions Ford-Newberry, Japanese government, and China context. Overall, unclear details, names, dates, and places are partially legible with many garbled phrases.
A training instructor at Washington high school reportedly injured his left hand when it was struck by an electric saw during a class. He was rushed to a local hospital for treatment in Greene county.
Moran Parley of Wheatland pleaded guilty in the Knos circuit court after a charge was reduced by piano avscult and catter. He was fined 30 dollars and faced costs.
The Paris bureau reports the League of Nations council received its first formal protest, submitted by envoys of the elected government. The protest claimed the league is illusory and lacking authority, and urged action against perceived U.S. indignation and inaction. London is noted as a focal point for league discussions and timing remains undecided.
Western Union Telegraph salaried staff with six months service will share a raise starting January 7. Those with less than a year get 5 percent. those with a year or more receive 15 percent. Eligible workers earning under $25 monthly will gain full participation.
Fragmented text from AP dispatch shows discussion of equipment for ships and government approval. Mentions Afrique Rexespect and Gene Bix, with unclear context and dates. No clear actions, outcomes, or complete entities to confirm details.
Gordowdship and Frantlin and Chestnut were elected on bond awaiting their preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace Jy Alex. The custody status and patarni changes are noted in the court records.
A vehicle stalled on a hill near the Hutsoarville ferry and rolled into the Sul Gash River. The auto toppled the ferry wall, plunging two occupants into the water while the driver and another woman escaped. One victim among the two drown.
The article reports Orbison's prohibition enforcement plan effective at midnight. It lists appointed assistants Edward I Bromhons Pearle A. Davis Claude Jonson and others, with headquarters to operate from Moana villa and Hammond under Major A. V. Dalermple. Formal visits to civic, religious, and business groups are planned to explain the program and cooperation with state and local authorities.
The Evansville Courier reports that raisins are allegedly being used to make wine and drink with a strong kick during holidays. The piece notes seasonal seating at banks and questions whether alcohol usage is rising, citing dry beer as a provocative element.
In Vandalia Indiana on January 17 property shows Ben Cunningham a Vandalia railroad conductor died after an electric shock in his basement while attempting to fix a light. Neighbors and his wife heard him fall and rescue efforts found he received about 110 volts. Authorities believe the shock caused his death.
Notice from the treasurer of Geid County Indiana announces a public sale starting Monday February 2, 1920, continuing daily until all are offered. Tax charges plus interest due must be paid before the sale date. Auditor's office Pavivad city confirms details.
A fragmentary local notice column lists names and connections among residents. Mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Myers and various visitors, with scattered references to families, ties to Plainville and Yorkinida, and scheduled trips and calls at different days. The OCR yields unclear phrasing and broken names, but indicates a social page of visits, letters, and errands among townspeople.
A damaged OCR text references battles, locations, and individuals amid a chaotic account. It mentions East Wales, Bas Pale of Saad, and a figure attempting to reach a location while others discuss strategic moves and danger. The fragmentary wording limits precise details.
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