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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1920

Page

1

Indiana Bell rate hearing ends with petition withdrawn

Hearings on Indiana Bell Telephone rate increase in 39 Indiana cities ended when the company withdrew the petition after testimony criticized the firm for poor service. An Atwater testimony cited high overhead and alleged deliberate service demoralization prompting a temporary delay of rate changes for at least ninety days.

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Tennessee to call special session over suffrage amendment

Assistant Attorney General Frierson advised Governor Roberts that Tennessee cannot ratify the suffrage amendment without a special session. The governor announced last night he would call a special session of the legislature, meeting the requirement as requested by President Wilson.

Associated Press

Wilson Signs ILE Tee Ween We Ashington

June 24. A New York Times style note claims another act of executive usurpation by Woodrow Wilson. It cites several bills the president has not signed and the adjournment of Congress as precedent for executive overreach in lawmaking.

Wilson

Washington Chautauqua Dates Set for August

The Washington chautauqua is scheduled for August 8 to 12 with concerts and lectures. The executive committee met with the talent bureau to arrange performances. The event will use three tents at Factside park with seats and amenities. Ernest Gamble Concert Company is cited as a highlight among potential acts.

Washington Chautauqua Chautauqua Factside Park Amore Ernest Gamble Reusiciana Lectorere

Fragmentary note on a professor and president’s tenure in office

The readable text references a professor and a president during recent years, with unclear details about charges or actions. The fragment mentions a term and events associated with governance and a public figure named Amershin Yee in a historical context.

Wave Ceremony Stirs Germany as Theft Surge Continues

In Germany a wave of thefts grips multiple towns with burglaries and robberies reported across several districts. Incidents include a mayor being tied during a theft, stolen goods recovered, and a council candidate implicated. Police investigate ongoing.

Field Morebe Smantew

Parole Violation Charged Against Washington Youth

Sheriff notified that Ceedl Miata of Washington has broken his parole and is wanted on charges of highway robbery larceny and burglary. Judge Richeet has been moved and will withdraw Giffatt's suspended sentence.

Sullivan Int Fiat Hve Ceedl Miata Washington Acecagl Verenin Juder Richeet Giffiatt

Wife saves husband as mob attacks in city incident

In a chaotic June event, Mrs. Andrew Thiel risked her life during an enraged crowd attempting to save her husband from death. She saved seven people as the crowd attacked others and framed the scene around the couple. The husband’s condition was described as serious by officials.

Grmanine Andrew Thiel

Seven let Inton Ven face liquor charge after raid

Police and federal agents executed raids resulting in seven men charged with alleged liquor violations. One man found with a white mule of whisky, while others faced various counts. A man named Wilson alleged to have been present, and another man, Fordwee, posted bond.

Til Ton Ted Felersl Efrenit Court Fedors Court Tero Giles Athera Arena aMrara Pitarney Lee Alen Cematttin Alan Alea Murly Twitaon Ace Hood Fordwee Rae Vnvor Ester

Confession Case in Washington Attorney Hearing

The Washington attorney presented a confession as the basis for Daniel Chattin's request for parole over a 1917 murder case in Nine Mile area. The confession by Virgil Larrison implicated Chattin in the shooting of Andrew Manor Metoher, with details of the crime and driving roles during the crime sequence.

Washington Neped Fron Indianapolis Chattin Viet Larrison Poleth Lareison Mirgil Larrison Beth Ajane Andrew Manor Hpsogne Das Herp Omar Matey Liv

Declared Mine Ownership Amid Labor Tension in Avaneville

The article reports a declared mine owner, IMOELF j oat cingadan aner, amid coal sector unrest near Avaneville. It notes distress among workers and a security figure, Heery shittle, secretary of the Southern Coal Operators association, as labor actions unfold following interstate tensions and recent wage disputes.

Imoelf Avaneville

Petersburg Rail Reorganization Impacts Evansville Plans

A report states Petersburg is pivotal in a reorganization plan by the E and Lo under Big Your railroad control. Evansville and Indiana Haute districts face changes as trains shift to a new hub. Housing for rail workers is planned, with direct connections and through cars proposed, while passenger service reforms await clearer conditions.

Tg Four Evansville

Ban on Fireworks Enforced by Police Chief

Chief Eltanah Allen warns that the fire marshal rules prohibit retail fireworks sales and forbid discharging guns within town limits except where authorized by city authorities. He says enforcement is required and Washington's Fourth of July will be quiet as an Indian funeral.

Eltanah Allen Tanny Rich Pojnta Asay Crater Washington

Bombard Jam In Effort To Release Bank Robbers

Five gunmen attacked the county jail at Waynefoen county aiming to free Rahwerd Neathan O'Marey. The assault wounded Webster Steagh, thirty five, and left the jail in turmoil. One inmate remained captured as attackers fled into the night.

Presa Tore Obie Webster Steagh Nicht Watehaan

Perry appeal about ready for Supreme Court

A Perry appeal on election fraud charges from the 18 senator election has been improved by a federal court panel. The case concerns Truman and sixteen others facing car theft or conspiracy charges. Printing is completed and the Supreme Court will hear the matter.

Newpperry Supreme Court Guy Taps Truman TE Newheres Kest Moreh United States

International court case location in the Hague

Fragmented OCR text references an international court in The Hague and a session about forming no permanent unions for world governance. It mentions Neoprovisted for in the hepene of notiona and a court location at The Hague.

Alan International Dietice Notiona Phe

Edward Snider Hurt in Indiana Train Incident

Edward Snider sustained injuries after an accident involving a Geearce W. Souder can on a railway siding. He was taken by train to Vincennes and then to Indianapolis for medical treatment.

Tebyard Snrider W. Souder Aloywerk Hill Vincennes Dater Indianapolis

Unclear text fragment about price and wartime entries

Fragmentary OCR notes mention price, Dome war, North Seg and Plodltie, and references to people and markets with several garbled terms. No coherent event or clear entities to anchor a concise summary.

Associated Press Tarlin Bane Thermen Harnbarre

Trade Circus Aids British Exports to Far East Americas US

The Department of Overseas Trade broadcasts press keys to attract buyers for British goods now facing limited production. Officials say exports to the Far East, South America, and the United States are being promoted while manufacturers struggle with current constraints. The American Chamber of Commerce comments on the situation.

London Department of Overseaa Far East South America United States American Chamber of Commerce

Miner Suffers Slate Fall Injury in Aliceville

Ora Hatfield, a young married man, was injured June 6 when a slate fell in the American Neo Tomine mine in Aliceville. His face and skull were damaged, one ear damaged, and hearing impaired after the accident. He was unconscious and transported for medical exams in Vincennes and Terre Haute before returning home to recover.

Picknell Daily News Bicknell Ora Hatfield Aliceville Hatfield Niche Vincennes Terre Haute Antinter Feline Hatteld Elon Smith Reptember

Tariff Increase Planned for Bohemian Baths

Prague June 25 The tariff plan for the famous Carlsbad Marienbad and Franzensbad baths calls for a rise from 20 to 500 Czech crowns for cures. Nationals of countries with no or minimal tariffs may pay in crowns, while foreigners such as British and French will be charged in foreign currency at proportional rates.

Associated Press Prague Cuecho Slovakia Carlsbad Marienbad Frozenbad Arn

Fugitive Attacker Fatally Wounds Four Families

Chicago report details a fugitive attacker who fatally wounded four members of a family and injured others at Pibkecrex. The suspect, twenty three year old Wnelan R. Pakinson, was arrested and charged with murder and related offenses. Police described a chaotic scene with multiple stabbings and injuries before the assailant’s capture.

Chicago Tune Wnelan R. Pakinson Bicin Oll Hate Nephaw Anife Ana Thelr

Coroner Rules Hess Responsible for Jordan Death

A coroner finds Harry H Hess liable for Charles A Jordan's death, with Hess bound over to the September term of circuit court after pledging to furnish bail. Hess was remanded to county jail following testimony at the inquest. The verdict cites injury and negligence as the cause of death and names other involved parties in the stand.

Harry H. Hess C. TH. Holder Hesigne Pless George AL Faith Tiews Osborne Tretia Charles 2 Jorden Perth Terry Het Orsalier Eetee Charles Tr

Matting Workers Refs to Wandle Liquor Cargoes

A fragmentary report notes matting workers referring to liquor cargoes at a port town. The readable text hints at shipping tensions and economic strain amid wartime or crisis conditions affecting local merchants and laborers.

Unclear memo on delegates at San Francisco convention

A deteriorated memorandum circulated among national committee members in San Francisco on June 96 indicates 737 delegates are uninstructed for the convention with some instructed. The fragmentary text suggests western day notes but is incomplete.

San Francisco Cal National Committee

Bank Bandits Hit Minnesota Bank In Broad Daylight

In T. Pal Minnesota on June 26 armed bandits robbed the Great Northern Bank, fatally wounding cashier Victor Trodman and escaping with about $4,000 in cash and $5,000 in negotiable paper. Police search for suspects.

T. Pal Minn Fed Great Northern State Esterday Victor Trodma Taherty Bend

Fence entanglement deaths spark field accident

An Indiana Power line wiring near Stockyards tangled with a barbed fence at Odop Milling gaps. A man Shively was shocked while crossing the fence, later rescued by Bowman. Two horses died and another man injured as wire shock spread through the crowd. officials concluded a fatal electrocution from the fence setup.

O Fon Indiana Power Company Peduetin Company Pimer Shivele Bowman Henri Roberts Olty Wan Wade

Snedecor Elected Rotary President At Atlantic City

Esten Snedecor of Portland Oregon won the International Rotary clubs presidency at the closing session defeating John Dyer of Vincennes Indiana on the third ballot 283 to 240. Indiana backed by Walter B Pitesford and Fred RK Watson played a key role in the nomination and voting process.

Atlantic City Esten Snedecor Portland Ore International Association of Rotary Clubs John Dyer Vincennes Ind Indiana Walter B. Pitesford Indianapolis Fritz Galbraith Owas Ohio Fred RK. Watson

Public Health Service Urges Killing of Rats

Health authorities call for rat eradication amid a city outbreak and expanded sanitation efforts. Officials warn of disease risk and urge residents to cooperate with pest control measures and disposal guidelines.

Public Health Service

Bandits Rob Grocer in Armed Stickup

Three masked men armed with revolvers entered a store in Vredepol DT and tied the cashier. The robbers forced the cashier to open the till and escaped with money after severing a telephone line as they fled.

Vredepol Devo Cork

Mexican Aviators Refuse Barbaric Orders in City Clash

A June 26 report from Mexico City says Mexican aviators under Lieutenant Luis Peedade de la Terte refused orders to bomb towns held by Sonora revolutionists. Captain Diez Martínez and others declined, saying the action would mimic German atrocities in Belgium. The article notes about 60 towns were shelled in the campaign, and aviation training and enrollment surged despite tougher entry requirements.

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Bomb scare at Renadict Turn railroad scene reported

A bombing attempt yesterday near a railroad reveals one man identified as Be Ale bine Rihna and his wife and thirteen months pregnant. Four other men associated with Parturness Altee are under investigation by authorities at Renadict Turn.

Wataprury Perenne Milia Centrion Orne Nammlertia Alebine Rihna Quehter The

Workers seek wage scale retroactive to May in railway unions

In Chicago on June 26 the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen president W G Lee announced efforts to reinstate dismissed workers for unauthorized strikes and push a wage scale by July 20 retroactive to May. A tentative 22 percent average increase was reported, with about 15 000 men already readmitted.

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Insurance case uncovers widow's claim in effort to secure pension

Frail Mildred Coleman, widow of Petershyer, faced a pension fight after a role of wwvil insurance was cleared by a supposed government bureau ruling. The court heard testimony that she would receive compensation for five years, but investigators questioned the widow's access to the funds and the legality of the payments.

Mildred Coleman Petershyer Wwvil Insurance Brwerne Onmi Paneetion Lee Coleman Bar Huehans

Fragmented OCR hints at tire industry figures and names

The unreadable OCR fragment references tires and a list of people and numbers, including names like Florian, Gutzrwelle, and Jaenoe. It mentions output, efficiency, and production figures such as 1.3 and 525 but lacks coherent narrative.

Jaaner Hornlil Doles Raohher Rome Ena Hein Fartoey Jaenoe Martohle Einen Ita Neesthis Fey

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