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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1920

Page

3

Illinois farmers propose direct selling of grain

Illinois farmers advocate direct grain selling to buyers instead of the Chicago Board of Trade. The Illinois Agricultural Association reports broad support across nine districts and discusses farmer elevators, possible farmer brokerage houses, and reduced transport costs to boost farmer profits.

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Booze Valued at Million Routed by Federal Agents

Federal alcohol seizures in New England total more than 35,000 gallons valued around five million dollars since January 1. Agent W. McCarthy, enforcement officer for the region, said numerous cases are under investigation following the crackdown.

Federal Aghneal The Associates Press Boston Federal New England McCarthy

Engineer Killed Fireman Injured In Train Wreck

Danville Indiana January 29 Associated Press reports Wabash passenger train derailed near Tilton last night. Engineer Dan Stewart of Peru died from injuries. fireman Totbe escaped major injuries after jumping from the engine as fuel cars alongside caught fire. Fire and wreckage were visible for miles.

Associated Press Danville Anne W Stewart Perg Ind Tilton Totbe Peru

Fractured OCR Report from Cleveland News Item

An OCR read of a Cleveland June item describes a rushing event near Lakewood and a window display with coal and sugar price notes. Clerks show surprise as a window sign is touched and a price is noted, with garbled weather terms and stray words throughout.

Cleveland Ohio Lakewood Furnall Whiting

Tragic Family Clash Ends in Fatal Self-Inflicted Wound

In Seymour area, 1 year old May Barkouin dies after mother and son fight over feeding oxen. alleged self-harm follows a dispute with the father about horses. The mother reportedly attempted to intervene and was shot. the infant’s head injury proves fatal.

May Barkouin Tarkinan Seymour Sumlay Garkinan Eharie Sturkinan

Barr Township Farmers' Picnic Held With Refreshments

The Barr Township Farmers' Federation arranged a Fourth of July event at Middles Trad with community leaders in attendance. Charles RooSums of Sarat and others from Aaamville were noted among organizers, with refreshments served on the grounds.

Barr Township Toile da Tefar le Charles RooSums Thor Qd Nirthan Aaamville Wrounds

Last Rites and Remembrances fill local notices

Obituary notes recall Mrs. Thomas G Horrall with long church work at Bethel Methodist and her family ties to Kelso, Hor rall, and celebrated life of faith. Also reported: Esmond J Cadebeer obituary and a death linked to a local Christian church member. Brown en led by fall from an office building in unrelated item.

Thomas G. Horrall Hourrall George Kelso Mtss T. CL An Lig Horrall Tommy Harrall Washington Ora Easter D.C Estella Col North Topeka Kans Frank Wertz Bethel¢ Methodist Church Horrail Calnjé Bethel Edmond J Esmond J. Cadebeer Gasebeer Sind Carliste Thule Gladys Francis Rohner Ayshere

Esch to Seek Primary renomination in Wisconsin Seventh

Esch, longtime Wisconsin Republican leader and dean of the state delegation, seeks renomination in the Seventh district. Opponent is J D Beck with support from labor and reorganized party factions. Esch relies on his personal following and broad district prestige to win the September primary.

Ith LA Crosse Wis Esch Republic Wisconeln J. D. Beck Geressindn Secur Mir Mit

Supervisor Land Post Office Plan Oversees Employee Management

Ohio reports discuss post office supervision by employees and management reforms. Proposal aims to standardize efficiency and working conditions, with recommendations from committees and public input. The council may approve measures. the supervisor can veto council actions.

Land Post Office Associated Ohio Unite Ates United Agement Sodarger

Sentiment vitALIZING for sea waterway project at joint meeting

A public program outlines the Great Tarkon waterway plan with national and regional leaders. Speakers include Charles Ed Townsend and Herbert Favenator among others. states in the allied association span Michigan Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Colorado Nebraska and more.

St. Lawrence Eoxenstom United Sinaths Sonor Charles Ed. Townsend Mivter Herbert Favenator Lansing Ita Beach Endnevers U. S HH. Tar Chadds Nob Finais Michigan Minnesota Dadland Ohio Own North Dakota South Dakota Minutana Idaho Wyoming Colapado Nebraska

Wabash Chosen as Indiana Farmers' Group Meet Site

Vincennes June 29 1931 Wabash selected as meeting place for the annual convention of the Indiana department of The American region at the close of its session. A robbery occurred at an area bank with $3000 taken and cashier hit while other employees were bound. posse formed to pursue suspects believed to have fled toward Green Fork nine miles west of Richmond.

Associated Press Vincennes Ind Wabash Indiana Department of the American Region aCrios City Farmers’ Bank and Escapra I. UE Swaine Green Fork Richmond Iares City

Marriage Licenses Listed With Names and Ages

A list of marriage licenses shows couples from Washington and nearby areas with ages, occupations, and townships. Records include Aline Edmondson and Frederick Bune, Lynn Tatmon and Chester Dobbs, plus many others with respective spouses and ages.

Aline Edmondson Loylx Frederick Bune Washington Della Blake Edmondson Lynn Tatmon Chester A. Dobbs Indianapolis Luke Harmon Oddan Junker Jackman Ernest Otis Hinker Indianapelis Blair Jackman Palmer Kaupmann Sanford Graam Teter Portis Lormine Kaufmann Washroel Holinson Margaret Koster Lint Washinton Simpson Padgett John Alva Shapaem Kollemaaiker Ships Helen Levedaartett Vontiohiss Gottere Lester Vontrees Laborer Shay Wish Inttem Gladys Cottee Wash Inyrtury

New Suits Filed in Henry and Graham Cases

James V. Henry sues Btela Henry, attorney Aisin Padprett listed for the plaintiff. Thayne J. Graham files ejectment and quiet title action against Douglas Kiieka et al. Gardner & Tharp represent the plaintiff.

James V. Henry Btela Henry Dwerve Aisin Padprett Plainug Thayne J. Graham Douglas IF Kiieka Clardner & Tharp Philnely

Real estate transfers recorded in mid June with multiple parcels

Real estate transfers dated June 11 to 21 show various deeds. Florence T F Hyatt transfers to Charles F Moore and others. Jonathan Horden buys swq parcels. Florence R Hyatt to Rebecca Prather. Thomas Spink and Julia Bastin acquire lots in St Pauls adds. several other deeds list parcels in Hillcrest Acton Meredith’s addition and Elnora area with prices and lot numbers.

Florence Tf. Hyatt Charles F. Moore & Wylot Hillcrest Adlitten Avo M. Luther Mart Malin Spurnom Sara J. Theampson Et Atl Maethsen Spurgeon Lot Crook's Add Acton Thomnas L. Sullivan Woto William Thits Wranklin FE Hepler William Hiester Alle M. Stanton & H Jonathan Horden South Side Meredith S Edwards Ener R. Riester George Nixon Hilt- Joseph Yeurep & W James SL

Fire Destroys Large New Barn on Joe Small Farm

Joseph Small a Washington township farmer suffered a heavy loss Monday night when a large barn on his farm near Oak Grove cemetery burned undetermined origin. A cow and calf perished, hay and grain and a wagon burned, and about 200 chickens perished in a blaze that started around 9 pm and intensified after 11 pm. Insurance on the loss is listed at $700.

Joseph Small Oak Grove Cemetery Aern Mr. Small Small

Republican platform survey hints at strong national stance

A cautious overview presents the Republican platform as a bold national statement. It analyzes political and economic candidates and outlines remedial measures, highlighting a decisive, reform minded agenda.

Republican Party Platform Discusses Government Reform and Peace

The document envisions budget reform, anti profiteering enforcement, and limited presidential powers. It supports free speech, anti lynching, and civil service extension while endorsing women’s suffrage and federal aid for education and health. It condemns entangling alliances and calls for an international peace alliance based on justice.

Congress Federal Reserve Act Panama Canal Mexico United States Amerfeah Ur National & Poe

Germans at Samoa Ahea Soon to be Deporting

The report notes Germans in Samoa faced deportation with New Zealand authorities ready to assist. The article mentions a Samoa indemnity portion and potential deductions related to Ge t demnity. Details are fragmented and unclear due to OCR errors.

Samoa Awellington New Zeittan Pole Tirad

Gompers Pressured by Democrats in AFL Machinery

National Republican accuses Samuel Gompers and AFL leaders of delivering labor to the Democratic party. The piece claims insiders benefit from administration ties and warns Republican labor factions to challenge Gompers in upcoming campaigns. It references a New York World critique and predicts limited value to labor from Gompers if aligned with the administration.

Democratic Baniwal Gompers American Federation of Labor National Republican Han Denecrat Bealdex League of Matidas Gompers New York World San Francisco Gompere Bincortie Hut Goampere Washington Gampers

Wave of Speculation Sweeps Over Rumanni a Global Crisis Note

A European dispatch reports growing speculation about Rumania with emphasis on economic strains and import restrictions. The piece discusses clothing shortages, price increases, and consumer behavior amid wartime controls, plus tangential notes on Upper Silesia autonomy debates and international reactions.

Rumania

Upper Silesia independence debate among German leaders

The piece discusses Upper Silesia's status with German center figures and labor leaders divided on separation. Opinions vary on whether a separate state would emerge and how quickly Germany could reabsorb Upper Silesia, with dates ranging from five to twenty years.

Associated Press Reerlin Ada Prehisette Upper Silesia Cruuble Poland Prussia Baverin Wurtemberg Fold Upper Silesias Ellesia Ruther International Commission iParis -Regene Deratior Supreme Council Clerman Upper Silesi Ewureeith Tuba Capial Cheriah Bitezia Germany Upper Siesia Rast

Elevator Fall at Manx Hotel Spars Survivors in San Francisco

Eight Tidinnamer delegates narrowly escaped injury when an elevator from the sixth floor plunged to a position between the second and third before a safety device stopped it. Passengers included former Governor S. M. Ralston and several named men from Indiana. They were trapped about twenty minutes but unharmed.

San Francisco Manx 8. M. Ralston John Heller Decatur Zeorge Purcell Vincennes Charles Murdock Lafayette J. M. Wallace Mariont George W. Pigman Tiberry John J. Mitchell Saters Charles Murphy Brookston

Notice of bids for Washington Township road construction

The Daviess county commissioners will on July 6 1920 at 2 o clock p m at the auditor's office Washington Indiana receive sealed bids for completion of the free improved highway in Washington township as petitioned by John M Walsh et al Each bid must include double the bid amount in a bond conditioned for faithful performance and affidavit of non collusion must accompany bids The county reserves right to reject any or all bids

Pilana Daviess County Conte Lalie Auditor's U Office Washington Indiana Washington Township John M. Walsh Board of Commissioners Daw Board of Vomnuséipiers Daniel I. Myers Davieys County Washinston Township A. G. Ler Aleein Olive Vance Isdrer Nyaanastom Martin Sly. & Myers

Notice of Administration in Daviess County Indiana

Notice is given that an administrator has been appointed and qualified in the Daviess circuit court for the estate of Andrew J. Miller, deceased, in Indiana. The estate is believed solvent. Dated June 22, 1920. Alan son C. Wire, Administrator, Mastingh and Allen, attorneys.

Noutjeq Daviess Cincult Court Daviews County Indiana Dale Andrew J. Miller Bald Catate Ja Alanson C WIRE Mastingh & Allen Mes Notien Noalc Davies Selreult Davies Coltgny William W. Reed Sald County Gupssel Grant Perkins NGS. & Allen

Appointment and bond sale notices from Davie County Indiana

Appointments as administrator of William W. Reed estate in Davies County Indiana. Notices announce bids for impaired road and highway improvement bonds in Davie County with set dates in 1920 1921. Bonds total about 4538 or 5052 dollars with interest at 4 1 2 percent and payment plans through 1921 1922.

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