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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1920
Page
2
A fragmented report describes a voyage during a raging storm near Nova Scotia. Passengers aboard the Powhatan faced danger as waves surged and the ship strained at sea while authorities and a judge observed proceedings on shore. Only scattered phrases remain, mentioning Captain Haidall and the ship’s difficult passage.
J. Niblack a former speaker of the Indiana House announces his candidacy for governor on the Democratic ticket at a dinner. The Indiana political figure was previously a lieutenant governor candidate four years ago and is tied to Rear Admiral Niblack as a relative.
In Loogutee Indiana on Wednesday night the Oogootee high school basketball squad defeated Odon 7 to 0. The local team featured sharp passing and teamwork as they opened the season with a straight victory.
M WeClevey, manager of Atlas mine owned by Pike County Coal, announced the mine hoisted 2047 tons of coal and loaded 41 cars, believed to be a record south of the B and O Southwestern. The Atlas, once modest, now employs 307 men with pay totaling near $10 a day to workers, fueling local prosperity and ambition to lead southern capacity.
Paris dispatch reports conferences among premiers of Great Britain France and Italy before another wave in the Wilhelm extradition decision. The note notes whether the demand will target The Hague or Berlin. A meeting in London is planned but no date fixed. Netherlands resists yielding to treaty terms and vows to protect its laws in the case of the exiled ruler. METZ reports a Virgin Mary apparition in a Nevers village churchyard stirred excitement but was quelled by religious authorities.
A 1918 semiannual enumeration shows county by county totals of voters and Negro voters in the Second congressional district. Daviess Cr lieutenant? Kreung etc list counties with figures, noting 21 or more male voters, and predicting redistricting by next legislature. The report cites 77,037 voters since 1907 and discusses women’s enfranchisement and the shift to a registration process in 1919.
Associated Press report notes Gerard takes up Monroe's challenge in a debated contest. Fragmentary text mentions Sew Norr and Jean James with unclear context. Detected names suggest a political or rhetorical clash. exact details and outcomes remain unreadable in the provided source segment.
Readable fragments describe a municipal matter with dates and names partially legible. The text mentions Wayne, a city venue, and a possible tax or fee issue tied to a ceremony or listing, but crucial details remain unclear.
A strong earthquake rattled Seattle and surrounding areas on the night of January 24, with reports of tremors reaching Bellingham Washington and Vancouver British Columbia. Buildings in towns to the north and south sustained minor damage while no fatalities were confirmed. In Bellingham Mrs. Jennie Tarbul of Blaine reported the aftershocks, as residents assess risk and safety measures across Washington and British Columbia.
Fragmented OCR summarizes Indiana suffrage debate tied to a 1904 era primary context. It references Microunion commission, Mrs. Spencer, and opposition to women’s vote in residential primaries, noting belief the issue requires broader constitutional change and highlighting contested timing before the August primary.
A fragment notes stitches and dye work in a knitting context. The piece highlights craftsmanship and the careful use of color in textile making. No clear events or names are present.
In Flora 132 influenza cases are reported, affecting the handling of fall aid. Interference with labor also noted in the St. Louis terminal yards due to the disease, as Blaster Mechanic Robinson was informed.
Central high school defeated Washington high 28 to 2 in a fast, physical game noted for rough play and numerous fouls. Washington showed early fight but Central pulled away in the second half, with standout guard play and strong rebounding sealing the win.
In Evansville two doctors performed an unprecedented operation on a newborn with a looped abdomen. Surgeons enlarged the opening and rearranged the stomach and intestines, removing two thirds of the bowel before returning what remained. The infant, born under unusual conditions, survived the lengthy procedure and remains under care with the mother and doctors.
Two Lovans Port daily papers have passed into one company and will be issued from the same office. The move follows a similar consolidation in Lafayette, which reduced that city to a single daily newspaper office.
Vincennes parents file a complaint with the high school authorities alleging excessive social functions and late hours for students. They claim there is too much play and that pupils are kept up too late at night.
Washington eyes top status as a coal hub as prospecting near Jaro station and Terre Haute yields potential beds. Clem J Richards leads leasing and drilling of about 1,000 acres in Daviess County with work set to start next week and by May 1 aim to begin shafting if profitable. pressure mounts from coal companies and rail lines while experts weigh feasibility amid transport and electrical mine patterns.
The readable fragment mentions a monetary amount of 1000 dollars and references a person or event but lacks coherent context or identifiable entities to form a complete news item. No clear action, date, or organization is discernible from the provided snippet.
Annual essege to City Shead by Slayoh 1 appears in fragmented OCR form. The readable lines suggest a municipal notice or civic item dated month unknown and involving a named person Slayoh 1. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
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